Hiring the Wrong Salesperson is a $2-Million Mistake
The stakes are very high when it comes to hiring salespeople, says Consultant Joseph DiMisa. It isn’t just a matter of salary and training—it can mean an average of $2 million in lost sales.
Author: Stephen Bruce, PhD, PHR
More Holiday Survey Results—How Does Your Company Celebrate?
In yesterday’s Advisor, we shared some results from our 2014 Holiday Practices Survey. Today, more findings from this timely study, including what organizations are doing regarding employee gifts, charitable donations, and decorations.
Time to Celebrate—More from Our Holiday Survey
In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented findings from the 2014 Holiday Practices Survey. Today, more from this timely study, including how companies are handling charitable donations, decorations, and gifts for employees.
Survey Says … ’Tis the Season for Paid Days Off
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect time for our Holiday Practices Survey results. Let’s take a look at how professionals responded—how does your company compare?
It’s That Time of Year! Our Holiday Survey Results
The holidays are nearly upon us, and ’tis the season for our Holiday Practices Survey results. How does your organization compare with how others responded?
EEOC Roundup: Week Ending Nov. 28, 2014
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has settled four cases and filed yet another pregnancy discrimination case. A sheet metal contractor will pay $215,000 to settle a gender discrimination suit, an environmental remediation services contractor settled a class race and gender discrimination suit for $415,000 and a grocery wholesaler and manufacturer agreed to pay $735,000 […]
The 7 Steps to Launch and Maintain a Great Wellness Program
Ryan, who recently shared her expertise in a webinar presented by BLR® and HR Hero®, is a certified Worksite Wellness Program Consultant and serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts.
Survey Says: Training Issues Impede Performance Management
Insufficient training and a lack of training are two of the reasons that HR professionals cited when asked to identify obstacles that impede effective performance management in organizations, according to a recent survey. The survey, conducted by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) in collaboration with the National Center for the Middle Market […]
Recruitment and Retention—What’s Really Happening for 2015?
As we head into 2015, the scope of recruiting and retention is constantly shifting, and we’d like to know a little bit more about how it’s being handled out there. What’s happening on this front with your organization in the real world? What are your competitors up to? Help us find out!
Family Leave Missteps That Can Get You Sued
On Wednesday, we looked at 5 common situations that can get you sued over the mishandling of family leave. Today, 4 more—plus an invitation to a 1-day California-specific event that will get all of your trickiest leave questions answered once and for all.