For many HR managers, finding a competent software system to carry out the function of human resources.Workday has provided such tools for awhile now, and they do so through the cloud. This helps to alleviate costs and this is passed on to its users. HR managers should give Workday a look, to at least see if the SaaS is worth utilizing.
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The human resources field is often thought of as a touchy-feely area, given that experts can rely on subjective factors like writing styles and interview skills in order to make decisions.  But statistics can definitely come into play, and a company called smartKPIs.com has demonstrated this by announcing the “Top 25 KPIs of 2010.”

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A new job description has popped up in the last few years. Some call it Social Media Manager or Social Media Specialist or Social Media Coordinator. Whatever you call it, it’s important to have one, but if you want to attract the best people available, you need to make it seem like your company is “with it.” Continue Reading…

Last week I had the pleasure of doing a webinar with the enterprise 2.0 software firm, Bitrix. We covered  “The Business Value of Social Media and Enterprise 2.0” with an emphasis on HR process because of the audience.  I want to share with you a bit of my thoughts from that session. I first set some context with the classic 2006 McKinsey report on IT spending most of their budgets on transactions but the real business value is in the interactions between people and this area has been underinvested. And they noted that, “jobs involving the most complex type of interactions—those requiring employees to analyze information, grapple with ambiguity, and solve problems—make up the fastest-growing segment.”

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When discussing international human resources, where should such a conference take place?The first official conference in exhibition was hosted in Dubain, from Jan. 19 – Jan. 20th. The monarch of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum personally oversaw the event, even providing his own insights into the world of human resources.
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If one were to look inside the workings of a successful company, one would notice many obvious factors which drive that success. One aspect many times looked over is the HR department, more importantly the managers who run it. While many think HR management is important in certain situations, rarely is it attributed to good business. This is a perception certain businesses have, which can lead to some dire consequences.
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Human resource workers may want to start thinking about why their company’s HR department is among the best in the field.  Or, if that list of accolades winds up a little short, HR professionals should at least get ready to learn from others.  That’s because the process leading up to the HR Excellence Awards 2011 will soon begin.

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At most startups and small businesses there are no weekends, no true vacations and hours turn into days and things get blurry. Working remotely with my clients, startups and contracts I am often impressed on the genuine acknowledge of my work, contribution and energy while also being public about the positive impacts and appreciation of the team.

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Imagine you’re a dedicated employee to a company, or even a prospective employee, who’s looking for work. You hear that the company you’re working for, or applying to, allows for a work environment which promotes “self-management”. This might lead you to ask ‘What is self-management?’. Continue Reading…

For those who are on the job hunt, there are no doubt different mindsets concerning strategies. For HR managers, one of your goals is to decide which strategy provides a greater benefit to the company you work for. One of the more interesting dichotomies is the back-and-forth between having a diverse and open mind concerning job positions, and keeping a focused look for a position. Continue Reading…