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May 22, 2012

LAshonda Dip and 5 other people answered this question

What are the qualities that a general manager needs to have at a small company vs. a mid-size comp.?

Loyalty commitment patience and alot of organized skills the use of empathy as well etc.,

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May 15, 2012

Bill Wood and 10 other people answered this question

Is outsourcing a one-way street?

It really depends on what you are outsourcing and why... If they are true "commodity-like" functions that do not offer much in the way of differentiation then I'm not sure they should come back.
Of course there are cost and quality considerations. If the outsourcer ... more

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April 30, 2012

John Anderson asked a question

How do you on-board virtual employees?

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April 28, 2012

Persis Persis and 1 other person answered this question

What are the latest certifications/courses for Compensation and Benefits Specialists in HR?

Since you are an accountant by education, I imagine you are more analytical type than amiable, right. So the change might be risky!
FYI
HR profession is very much a gender biased profession, and in my experience most hiring managers prefer female to a male ... more

April 26, 2012

David Boroi and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

#TChat Radio: Into the Old "New" West of Social at Work [12/14 @ 4 pm]

Will companies that prohibit social media have trouble recruiting young talent?

We have a white paper, "Social Media and HR- Friends or Foes" developed by Sage software that may provide helpful advice: http://bit.ly/policyforsocialmedia

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April 25, 2012

Donna Rogers and 5 other people answered this question

What is an HR Audit and what does it typically include?

Hi Caty,
I found your question as I was researching and preparing for mr webinar romorrow on how to conduct HR Auduts via UIS continuing education program. I can't say that I can add anything more about what they are than what has already been ... more

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April 25, 2012

Bob Gately and 9 other people answered this question

Should there be a universal definition and method for measurement of employee engagement?

Jason, employee engagement is not a management tool but it is the reward management receives for having all their employees doing their jobs well, all of the time, especially the CEOs and their direct reports. In other words, stop asking employees if they are engaged ... more

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April 18, 2012

Art van Bodegraven and 5 other people answered this question at this roundtable

#TChat Radio: Employee Super Powers: Is There an Assessment For That? [2/22 @ 4 pm]

Can we spend too much time assessing rather than just getting on with the job?

The trite phrase of "paralysis by analysis" applies to all manner of assessments. That contrasts with the "ready, fire, aim" approach favored by many.
The secret, as usual, is balance - of having enough discipline to reach a 90% level of understanding, and of having ... more

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April 17, 2012

Mark Herbert answered this question

Are the HR trenches the best place to be in 2012?

Michael,
I have written a couple of pieces on "decade of opportunity". I don't think that the "trenches" are necessarily the place to be, but I think HR pro's that can break out of the compliance mentality and offer creative solutions to things like change ... more

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March 29, 2012

Bill Blake and 11 other people answered this question

How do you motivate a team that is non-performing?

Look in the mirror! What are you doing or not doing that you should be doing.
Inculcate Trust, recognition, and motivation! more

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