 | Workplace violence: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cureAlthough many companies are protected by security guards, alarm systems and sophisticated badges that prohibit nonemployees from entering, violence in the workplace still happens. Workplace violence can and does affect employers large and small, in both cities and rural areas. No employer is completely immune from the risk. That's why organizations should take a more proactive approach toward prevention. |
Keep your best employees: Retention and succession plans pay
If you're George Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees, retaining talent is easy. You simply outbid all of your competitors and give your star player a $150 million-dollar, six-year contract. While that would be an ideal way to retain talent, it's far from reality for most businesses. The truth of the matter is that hiring and retaining top talent is the single greatest challenge in workforce management today.
Human Resource Outsourcing: The future of HR?
Outsourcing. Some companies swear by it. Others refuse to do it. Some view it as necessary to achieve success. But the truth is that outsourcing has become an integral part of the corporate landscape. Human resource outsourcing, in particular, has grown into a widely used business method, despite being a concept still in its adolescence and often fraught with emotion.
Working productively: Making the transition to management
If you're a new manager, adapting to this role can take time and experience. Your responsibilities have grown and relationships with coworkers have changed. The organization's expectations of you have also changed. Learn to think like a manager. Understanding the challenges ahead will ease the way.
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