Weak Analytics Capabilities Hinder Decision-Making
Senior managers still rely on "gut feelings" when making decisions because of limited access to enterprise-wide data and analytical talent, according to the findings of a survey released in February 2010 by talent acquisition firm Accenture Inc.
Communication: Top Applicant Qualification
When assessing job candidates, the first thing employers look for is strong communication skills, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2010 report; analytical skills are next on the wish-list.
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Some Leaders Ignore What's Next
Even if the economy seems lifeless, experts say, employers should consider the next business cycle.
Demand for 'Lean,' not Six Sigma, Competencies on Rise
Companies are seeking more applicants who possess “Lean” skills and competencies than those with Six Sigma competence, according to a new recruitment study.
Award-Winning Chapter Program Prepares Students for Jobs
From security to accounts receivable to graphic design, there always are job openings at Snik Snack Foods Inc. The fictitious company is the creation of the Susquehanna Human Resources Management Association, a SHRM chapter in Pennsylvania that uses its workforce readiness program to prepare high school seniors for the task of finding employment.
Police, Firefighter Exams Challenge Public Employers
The process of selecting competent police and firefighters in a race-neutral way has become one of the most challenging issues facing these public employers since the 2009 Supreme Court decision in Ricci v. DeStefano.
Some Leaders Ignore What's Next
Even if the economy seems lifeless, experts say, employers should consider the next business cycle.
'Getting More from Less' Trend Will Continue in 2010
The sputtering economy has created a “bipolar world” for employers when it comes to staffing and organizational development issues.
Team Effort Helps Make Worldwide Performance Evaluations Consistent
Use Stories to Change Employee Behavior
How to Motivate in a Project-Based Environment
Managerial Training Needed as Hiring Resumes
Secrets to a Robust Telework Program: The 'STIR' Model
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At Work in 2020
Start thinking about tomorrow’s models of working and how your organization will respond to future workforce trends.
Where Counting Counts
When employees rejected leaders’ bid for becoming a "best place to work," HR professionals relied on metrics to stage a turnaround at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
