By RadiusWorldwide - thehrdirector.com The idea of using skilled, capable workers overseas for a fraction of the cost of local employees makes sense. But when you are delving into the deeps of offshoring, it reveals risks that are hard to mitigate from the other side of...
By Claudine Kapel - hrreporter.com What do your employees see when they contemplate their future with your organization? Are they excited by the ripe potential for new opportunities and the possibility of progression? Or do they expect they will need to move on to another employer if...
By Genevieve Douglas - bna.com May 7 — Chief executive officers are demanding better information about their talent to support business goals, and human resources departments that can deliver such data and help to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage for the organization are more likely to...
By Derek Sankey, Calgary Herald Aly Bandali, left, Janet Salopek, middle and Amanda Salopek, right, pose for a photo in Calgary on April 23, 2014. Photograph by: Leah Hennel , Calgary Herald The process of starting a new job is becoming less likely to involve sitting at...
By Max Mihelich - workforce.com Sourcing job candidates has become easier for recruiters because of internet job boards, social media and applicant tracking systems – and the job of recruiters has changed because of it. Face it: E-recruiting is recruiting in 2014. When you hear the word...
By Jeanine Prime - bloomberg.com In a global marketplace where problems are increasingly complex, no one person will ever have all the answers. That’s why Google’s SVP of People Operations, Lazlo Bock, says humility is one of the traits he’s looking for in new hires. “Your...
By Dr. John Sullivan - ere.net Even if you work in a corporate recruiting function with low resources or minimal expectations for change, every recruiter still has a professional obligation to maintain their awareness of the latest trends and predictions. I have grouped 25 predictions of...
By Josh Bersin - forbes.com I just completed several weeks of HR conferences (four vendor conferences, the HR Technology Conference, SuccessConnect, and LinkedIn TalentConnect) and want to share some insights on key directions in HR technology. Here are the 9 biggest trends I see taking place, many...
By Cameron Edmond - hcamag.com Last week, the life of world leader and man of peace Nelson Mandela came to an end. However, his legacy will live on forever – in his home of South Africa, and abroad. Mandela displayed tremendous leadership qualities. What can HR and...
Not everyone can be given promotions, so what are some other options? By Liz Bernier - hrreporter.com Career development is the number one thing employees want from employers, according to Beverly Kaye. It’s the most effective way to get workers engaged, motivated, productive and just genuinely excited...