economy
Don't Forget the Foundation...
The heartbreaking stories from the devastating earthquakes across the globe recently — Haiti, Chile and China — invariably talked about the increased destruction and loss associated with poorly constructed commercial buildings, schools and dwellings. Absent well-designed and constructed foundations and infrastructure, these structures collapsed or at a minimum experienced far greater damage than the rest. A clarion call for building structures securely in the first place and for avoiding the misery that can ensue otherwise.
I think this is a great metaphor for businesses.
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Wed, 05/05/2010 - 13:41.
Tags:Post-Recovery Planning...And Mentoring
A strategic move today for some companies that are anticipating more aggressive business levels as the recovery progresses is proactive use of mentoring programs to enhance the development of current talent and enrich jobs.
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 10:33.
Tags:Flexible Staffing? Scalable Resource Models?
We have talked about "flexible staffing" as a business concept for years — primarily because we are in the talent management business and have long understood the blend of contract, temporary, regular fulltime positions and use of consultants to be one of the most powerful and efficient approaches businesses can take to fill human capital requirements for business strategy and goal attainment.
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Tue, 02/23/2010 - 11:49.
Tags:When is it Time for Change?
Change when it comes suddenly and uninvited is often quite difficult for most of us.
At the same time, life becomes more difficult than it needs to be when change is overdue.
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 16:34.
Tags:Now's the Time to Measure Employee Engagement
A recent article in Workforce Management, entitled "Downturn Puts New Emphasis on Engagement," points out that employee engagement — their commitment to their work and the connection they feel to their company — has never been more important.
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Thu, 08/20/2009 - 11:32.
Tags:We've Made it This Far — Now What?
The year is half over, we've had to make many adjustments because of everything that has been handed us with the failing economy and now we have got to get ready for whatever is next as things begin to change again!
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Thu, 06/25/2009 - 14:58.
Tags:Who Needs Search in Tough Economic Times...?
Being strategic is not always about initiating something new. Sometimes it is as simple as going against the grain to take actions contrary to convention — and as a result, getting ahead of the curve.
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Fri, 05/15/2009 - 14:03.
Tags:Leader Development in Tough Times?
The pressure on business decision-makers and leaders in this economy is unparalleled. Making the right decisions that ensure near-term survival and long-term success as well as demonstrating the leadership abilities necessary to guide and inspire people to follow, are paramount.
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Wed, 04/08/2009 - 09:22.
Tags:12 Commitments Merit Makes to Help You Survive in this Economy
Share. With twenty years of experience placing nearly 1,500 HR professionals in rewarding positions
Submitted by Rod Hanna on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 12:08.
Tags:15 Ways Merit Resource Group Will Help You Survive in this Economy
The workload is piling up and you don't have the resources you need. Here's how we can help
Submitted by Brian Gauny on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 12:04.
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