Human Resource – Page 15 – My Thoughts Exactly

The Real Costs of High Turnover

As a small business owner, turnover rates can be brutal on the bottom line. Everything has an impact on a firm’s profitability. Hiring costs money; firing costs money. A revolving door of employees hurts profitability, possibly even before an organization realizes how much. Often, it takes a keen eye to see that every penny addsContinue reading “The Real Costs of High Turnover”

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”

Two Cases Show Critical Need for HR Involvement

A great post by Julie Tappero for Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal: In Cedar Falls, Iowa, the heartland of America, the CEO of a successful brokerage firm, Peregrine Financial Group, has been charged with 31 counts of fraud. Russell Wasendorf Sr. allegedly stole over $200 million from his customers over a 20-year period. In the hallowed halls of PennContinue reading “Two Cases Show Critical Need for HR Involvement”