From Reuters.com: IBM Corp is making a large splash in the human resources software market by announcing its $1.3 billion acquisition of Kenexa Corp. This move by IBM follows computing giants Oracle Corp. and SAP AG, who recently bought their way into the fast-growing, cloud-based software market. In December 2011, SAP spent $3.4 billion forContinue reading “IBM Enters HR Web Software with Kenexa Buy”
Category Archives: Retail HR News
10 Habits Bosses Love
From a Monster.com blog post by Margaret Steen: Every boss wants employees who do their jobs well. But even among highly competent employees, practicing certain habits can really make you distinguish yourself. Here are 10 tips for making sure you’re on the boss’s A-list:
How Are Your Soft Skills?
As a Human Relations professional, how are your soft skills? Fundamental HR skills include planning, multitasking and a strong business sense. Also, required is a firm grasp of the latest trends in employee relations and legal regulations. However, that is simply not enough to succeed!
Hiring Tips for Generation Y
Every generation of workers has traits which set them apart from the previous wave of employees. Members of Generation Y—those born between 1980 and the early 2000’s—are no different. As more “Gen Y’ers” begin to enter the workforce, as interns and employees, it is wise for human resources experts to understand what makes them tick.Continue reading “Hiring Tips for Generation Y”
The Cloud Helps Business Grow!
Maintaining a corporate network used to be reserved for only the big guys—organizations with resources for licensing expensive software. Small-to-medium businesses could simply not afford to participate. With the cloud, those days are gone!