October 2012 – Page 34 – My Thoughts Exactly

The Growing Value of Employer Brands [Infographic]

The Growing Value of Employer Brands To highlight the increasing importance of Employer Brand Strategies, Bernard Hodes Group recently published a proprietary research report on The Growing Value of Employer Brands, and published a great infographic (after the jump). Highlights: The responsibility for Employer Branding efforts lies most often with Human Resources (51%) The most popular external resourceContinue reading “The Growing Value of Employer Brands [Infographic]”

Lawsuit Questions “Essential Functions” of Job

Discrimination Lawsuit Against Alliant Energy Questions “Essential Functions” of Job From the HumanResourcesJournal: To prove that an employee has been discriminated based on a disability, a person must show a failure for providing reasonable accommodation. But that person must also show that he/she can perform essential functions of a job if reasonably accommodated. These essential functionsContinue reading “Lawsuit Questions “Essential Functions” of Job”

Top Ten: Management Expectations Of HR

Ten Things CEO’s Expect From Their HR Departments For the Human Resources professional, they always seem to be working two sides of the same coin. On one hand, there is the idealistic nature of HR—an essential part of a corporate vision. They are the people who effectively recruit, hire and encourage talent to become valuableContinue reading “Top Ten: Management Expectations Of HR”

Beyond Money: How to Win and Keep Top Performers

Learn the secrets for Human Resources to keep employees happy, productive and supporting businesses through the tough economic times. All successful companies have one thing in common—dedicated and satisfied employees. These people are the heart of any thriving company, found at every level of an organization—from Human Resources departments and the boardroom to the mailContinue reading “Beyond Money: How to Win and Keep Top Performers”

Corporate Secrecy: Bad For Business

Companies most guarded about succession plans, often failing to communicate about training and leadership programs. A sense of mystery may be appropriate for horror movies, but it is certainly unsuitable for human resources departments and the company’s long-term health. Secrecy continues to be a general business practice, especially at the top of the organization, according toContinue reading “Corporate Secrecy: Bad For Business”