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- Twenty Ways to Earn Employee Love
by Michael Alter - Great perks are a cheap, effective way to attract top talent and build staff loyalty. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
(May 2008) - Paychecks Aren't Everything
by Michael Alter - Creating a great working experience can lower your payrolls and boost staff morale at the same time.
(February 2008) - Performance Based Pay
by Michael Alter - A well-structured incentive program can boost productivity and instill a sense of shared responsibility among employees.
(January 2008) - Keeping Top Talent Happy
by Michael Alter - Employee retention doesn't happen by itself. It requires a proactive strategy from the business owner and management team.
(January 2008) - Workplace Cell Phone Policies
by Nancy Cooper - Employers can be liable for road accidents caused by worker cell phone use. A strict safety policy can help.
(September 2007) - Stress-Free Firing
by Michael Alter - Letting an employee go is never a pleasant experience, but with the right approach it can be done with a clear conscience.
(September 2007) - Tougher Rules on Deferred Pay
by Nancy Cooper - The Treasury Department is clamping down on tax regulations for deferred compensation plans. Are you in compliance?
(August 2007) - Making the Most of Turnover
by Michael Alter - Smart employers don't settle for a lateral replacement -- they hire someone who is even more capable of helping their business succeed.
(July 2007) - Who's Exempt From Overtime?
by Nancy Cooper - Misclassifying a worker can cost employers years of unpaid overtime, on top of extra working hours for meals and breaks -- and it's a very easy mistake.
(July 2007) - When Workers Speak Out
by Nancy Cooper - From Enron's collapse to the U.S. attorneys scandal, whistleblowers play a crucial role in exposing employer wrongdoing. Yet, the laws protecting them are varied and confusing.
(June 2007) - Prescription for a Labor Shortage
by Michael Alter - For employers, there's no downside to acting as though employees are always in short supply.
(June 2007) - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
by Nancy Cooper - Worker evaluations shouldn't be brutal, but they need to be honest and accurate to protect employers from a wrongful-termination lawsuit.
(April 2007) - Managing Employee Leaves
by Nancy Cooper - Clear policies and consistent application are the keys to preventing workers from taking advantage of extended time off.
(March 2007) - When Online Chat Gets Ugly
by Nancy Cooper - Employee blogs and chat rooms can be filled with everything from workplace gossip to confidential business data. A strong confidentiality policy can help.
(February 2007) - Writing the Right Workplace Policies
by Nancy Cooper - An employee handbook provides far more than general expectations about attendance, dress code, and benefits. It can also communicate the core values of an employer.
(January 2007) - A Happy Workforce Starts With a Good Handbook
by Nancy Cooper - The year-end season is a great time to review the employee policies that will help guide your business into the New Year.
(December 2006) - Tapping Into the Talent Supply Chain
by Allan Schweyer - Taking a supply chain management approach to recruiting will help you better control your talent overhead.
(September 2006) - Knowledge Crisis Ahead?
by Allan Schweyer - As older workers retire, a business owner's first priority is to replace them. It shouldn't be. Your first priority should be to "download" as much knowledge from departing veteran employees as possible.
(June 2006) - Building a Talent Pipeline
by Allan Schweyer - The winners of the war on talent will welcome talent of all ages and varieties, and they will build their networks into the farthest reaches of the planet.
(May 2006) - The Worldwide Workforce
by Allan Schweyer - To stay competitive and reap top talent, small businesses will need travel beyond the borders of the U.S. for employees and learn to work effectively with workers on a global scale.
(March 2006) - Meet Your New Executives
by David Freedman - They're every bit as clever as your old ones. The difference? They may not be human.
(January 2006) - The Power of Weak Ties (in Recruiting)
by Allan Schweyer - Social networking is stepping up as an important recruitment tool.
(August 2005) - Dot Jobs? Not Likely
by Allan Schweyer - When SHRM and EmployMedia launched the new .jobs domain a few months ago, there was a flurry of commentary and much speculation about what impact it might have. The answer should be obvious -- not much.
(June 2005) - Retention's Twin: Engagement
by Allan Schweyer - You have a strategy for getting good employees in the door, but do you have one for keeping them?
(May 2005) - An Internal War for Talent
by Allan Schweyer - A renewed war for talent is upon us. Organizations have to adjust their thinking to the new realities of talent management, and identify and keep critical talent to survive the war.
(April 2005) - Does Internet Recruiting Work?
by Allan Schweyer - One needs to look beyond career sites and job boards to see the ultimate opportunities for finding workers online.
(March 2005) - What Are Your Employees' New Year's Resolutions?
by Allan Schweyer - The holidays tend to be a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. So be warned, your employees are reflecting and planning, and now is the time to pay attention to keeping and reaping top talent.
(December 2004) - A Lower Dollar Equals More Jobs
by Allan Schweyer - A weak U.S. dollar might spell gloom and doom for some, but according Allan Schweyer, it means you better polish your recruiting skills because the job market is going to get a boost.
(November 2004) - Selecting and Assessing Job Applicants
by Allan Schweyer - The Internet has increased the number of resumes employers receive for open positions. Here's how to winnow the pile of potentials to find a good hire.
(October 2004) - How do I find small businesses that want to hire me?
by Allan Schweyer - A young employee at a large asset manager asks Recruiting Expert Allan Schweyer what he might do to get noticed by a small company.
(October 2004) - Back to School
by Allan Schweyer - It's time to start planning your new graduate recruitment strategies.
(September 2004) - Take a Look in the Mirror
by Allan Schweyer - The future pool of workers will be over 55. Here's why they're the answer to an expected labor shortage.
(August 2004) - Hiring Temps? Here's How to Keep it Legal
by Allan Schweyer - Temporary workers can help you out in a pinch, but if you don't know the laws around such hirings, you could end up in trouble.
(August 2004) - Who Makes for the " Best" Hire?
by Allan Schweyer - Choosing a new employee can be dicey. Here's how to avoid making the wrong choice.
(August 2004) - One False Step: Getting E-recruiting Right
by Allan Schweyer - Sure, online recruiting is a common thing. But if you don't have a good strategy, you could be wasting valuable time and money.
(July 2004) - Tech for Recruiting: Planning Comes First
by Allan Schweyer - When it comes to considering technology options, be sure you have a strong strategy in place, first.
(July 2004) - A New War for Talent?
by Allan Schweyer - The final, and arguably most important, component of the economy is rebounding. But this is no ordinary rebound.
(June 2004) - Is Your Company a TMO?
by Allan Schweyer - Companies structured to manage talent well will have an edge in an ever-changing business landscape.
(June 2004)
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