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Feb. 3, 2012

Mark Herbert answered this question

Is there life after HR?

Michael,
For me I "transitioned" from human resources into management consulting. As a successful management consultant I was asked by a client to step in and manage his company as the opertational executive.
I went back into HR nominally at the executive level and was ... more

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March 23, 2011

Guy Farmer and 2 other people answered this question

What are the biggest 'morale killers' that plague companies? How are they overcome?

Great question Andi. I would say that not using employees talents and abilities, micromanaging their work, poor communication, not allowing people to grow and not praising them are major reasons for low morale. A positive way to overcome these challenges is to train leaders to ... more

Dec. 28, 2010

David Goldfarb and 2 other people answered this question

Employee Benefits Trends: What are the top benefits trends to follow in 2011?

1. Healthcare Reform & Implications: PPACA shook the health care world this year, causing companies to revisit their benefits strategies to determine efficient ways of becoming compliant with new requirements. Continued changes in healthcare reform make it imperative for HR professionals stay abreast of and ... more

Dec. 14, 2010

Rebecca Mazin answered this question

What are concierge benefits?

Concierge benefits refers to an individual available to employees who can provide a range of assistance with plans and chores both large and small. These can range from arranging for dry cleaning to be picked up and delivered at work to making dinner reservations. The ... more

Nov. 16, 2010

Donna Williams and 9 other people answered this question

How do you mediate employee disputes?

Hi Karen,
I wish managers and supervisors would take a more active approach to resolving personal conflict in the workplace. Aside from the potential obvious affects on productivity, personal drama between employees can affect the morale of the entire department, and that's a recipe for ... more

Nov. 11, 2010

Stephanie Tinsley asked a question

What questions need to be asked with discussing a new benefits plan with my employer?

Nov. 10, 2010

Kelly Anderson asked a question

What are the top trade shows to attend to learn more about healthcare and benefits packages?

Nov. 4, 2010

Jeanne Newman asked a question

What will the GOP's victory in the House mean for my benefits?

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Nov. 2, 2010

Sudha Kulkarni and 1 other person answered this question

When should a business have an HR department?

It is absolutely essential to have an HR expertise inhouse not only to help in managing and developing people's potential but also to assist the employees with specialized support which line managers at times may overlook due to other business priorities.....
HR dept is also ... more

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Oct. 21, 2010

Ashley Porter asked a question

Do you offer "alternative" benefits?

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