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Workplace Bullying On the Rise!

Bullying is becoming a growing problem in schools and playgrounds. Bullying has also become a serious problem on the job, according to employees. A recent study by employment website CareerBuilder found that in 2012, more workers met workplace bullies. One-third of workers—35 percent— said they have felt bullied at work; this number is up fromContinue reading “Workplace Bullying On the Rise!”

Secrets of the Hiring Process

By Scott Kirsner for the Boston Globe: In many ways, buyers of lottery tickets have more information about the game they’re playing than job candidates do. They know the odds, and how the numbers will be chosen, and when. That’s not always true when you fire off a resume, or even when you’re invited toContinue reading “Secrets of the Hiring Process”

Four Tips for Conflict-Busting Conversations in the Workplace

By: Steven P. Dinkin for the American Management Association A long-time consultant is offended by something a new salesperson said on a conference call and is threatening to leave. And an employee in marketing is furious about being passed over for a promotion in favor of her co-worker and is trying to discredit her. These areContinue reading “Four Tips for Conflict-Busting Conversations in the Workplace”

HRM Software: Catch The Wave!

Enterprise software may be flying under the radar of most investors, but that appears to be changing—and changing very soon. Facebook’s initial offering stumble earlier this year may be the reason investors are keeping mum about “cloud-based” service companies. It is also why a small company called Workday filed for an IPO this week withContinue reading “HRM Software: Catch The Wave!”

Translating HR into Financial Performance | Business Finance

Tapping the power of human resources are key to increased growth and revenues, according to Business Finance Magazine. Joanne Sammer writes about the link between economic performance and human resources capabilities. This data comes from a new survey of 4,200 HR and non-HR managers commissioned by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The most striking areas between high performing companies and those lessContinue reading “Translating HR into Financial Performance | Business Finance”