Emerging Strong from an Economic Recovery
The economic crisis was swift, brutal and indiscriminate. The way businesses functions – budgeting, planning and managing – has adapted to cope with this new environment, in some cases for the better. On the other hand, there is reason to believe some of the practices adopted during the economic downturn were not positive, and organizations .. read more
Transform HR Now, or Wait for Business Conditions to Improve?
Ready or Not: Transform HR Now, or Wait for Business Conditions to Improve? Deloitte Debates Published // < ![CDATA[ displayLocalTime(1262861069327, false, false) // ]]>Thursday, January 07, 20102010-01-07 10:44:29.327 Over the years, HR organizations have made significant progress to reduce costs and increase operating effectiveness through system and process improvements, shared services, outsourcing and employee self-service. .. read more
Credible Places to Send Aid for Haiti (and other natural disasters)
If you don’t have a private jet that you can fuel, pack with supplies, and send to Port-au-Prince, then your next best option to provide immediate support is probably making a donation online. The FBI reminded us in a press release today to be careful about scams and fraudulent calls for aid. (I can’t even .. read more
Our Monthly PHRMA Article: Replacing Departing Boomers
2010 will be an interesting time for human resource professionals. The continuing financial downturn has kept everyone on our toes and changed the way the way we approach work systems. Ten years ago Baby Boomers (those in their late 40’s to 60’s) were planning to retire with a substantial 401k, relaxing poolside, traveling or volunteering. .. read more
Gen-Y’s Corner Office: What to Expect from the Millennial Manager
As the Gen Y and Millennial generation continues to enter the workforce the business world will begin to encounter a currently very rare species of business person: the Gen Y Manager. There are a few of them out there, usually high achieving Millennials in their late 20’s and very early 30’s, however it’s difficult to .. read more
Lost Generation Found
There isn’t a career damper much worse than being a young professional in a recession, much less graduate into one. You don’t have to tell us twice, this is a reality amongst our friends and peers that we experience every day. Negative stereotypes aside, Gen Y is not growing up any slower. They’re large in .. read more