Global Trends in Human Resource Management

Talent Myth Management.

2009-11-03T16:48:00.003+05:30

As the economic downturn continues, one thing seems clear to employers and employees: Uncertainty is the new reality. What began with a financial crisis in the United States has echoed worldwide as weakening global demand lowers economic growth rates and slumping confidence among consumers and producers drives cuts into spending. There is an urgent need for action, but governmental policy

Detoxifying Agents - Performance Management

2009-10-24T11:53:00.005+05:30

Dealing with toxic managers at work placeWho are toxic managers… Some people are simply miserable to work for. The reasons could be poor interpersonal skills, unfortunate work practices or just their personalities, which in turn affect the performance of the employees. The work atmosphere is often governed by their mood swings. They are called ‘toxic managers.’ Why do

Is Social Networking an Effective Recruitment Strategy?

2009-10-13T13:59:00.005+05:30

Is it high time for organizations to think on the real worth of social networking or do they still have to wait? Nowadays people are using social networking as an effective tool in recruitment. Does this mean that we should give more importance to social networking than other recruiting tools?Social networking these days is considered to be one of the most sought out solution for sourcing and

How to help worn out employees perform better?

2009-10-10T10:03:00.004+05:30

Get Up And Get Going... Understanding mediocre or poor performers goes a long way in correcting a negative work atmosphere Tackling deadbeat employees needs time and tact When employees face stress, deadlines, appraisals and demands of personal life, some of them emerge tougher. Sadly, there are some who succumb to such pressures and are worn out soon. They exhibit lethargy, lack of interest in

Review: Moveme.com, The Site That Makes Moving Simple

2009-10-07T12:30:00.001+05:30

Were you ever afraid from moving from one location to another? Does shifting makes you tense and worried? Are you finding problem in hiring a conveyancing solicitor for your house conveyancing or property conveyancing requirements? Moveme.com will be there for your rescue. There's no doubt that moving home can be a very stressful experience. But it doesn't have to be. In fact, with Moveme.com it

Performance Options!!!

2009-09-30T22:02:00.005+05:30

The choices for performance management are many. Take your pick... Total performance management is the most preferred approach to managing performance in organisations Continuous learning approach is best suited for monitoring individual performancePerformance management is the “amoeba” of the HR function. It can take any shape and form depending on the organisational requirements. There is no “

Performance Consulting: One Step Beyond Training & Development

2009-09-24T09:46:00.004+05:30

- What are the steps involved in identifying the training needs of an individual?- How do you plan for the training programs of employees?Sometimes a training solution is selected because the organization requires it, while at other times it is chosen because we naively believe that training alone will solve the problem. Whatever the reasons, each of the results is the same. Investments in

Review: Gearzap.com, Everything for your Net Book and laptop

2009-09-22T13:10:00.000+05:30

Gearzap.com is a specialist online retailer of Netbook and Laptop accessories on the internet. It is the leading independent retailer of laptop accessories, laptop bag, laptop case on the Internet, featuring award-winning comparison tools & 100% satisfaction guaranteed.Gearzap.com claims to be the number 1 seller of cases, bags, laptop accessories in UK. It allows users to search accessories by

Innovation is a legitimate business process..

2009-09-08T22:17:00.003+05:30

Everyday is a New Idea! “To encourage creativity, innovation and free thought, you have to discourage uniformity”, says Tom Dattilo, CEO of Findlay, Ohio-based manufacturer of automotive components. At a time when Darwin’s survival of the fittest theory holds extremely well, companies are trying hard to look for new ideas and trace creativity in them. Economic uncertainty is forcing companies to

Performance Management: Poor Ratings

2009-08-31T21:49:00.004+05:30

Is rating better than ranking?Organisations believe that rating employees is a better way of evaluating their performance However, experts reckon that rating is just a euphemism for ranking Ranking employees makes performance evaluation easy. It is also a simple way of identifying how an employee is performing in comparison with his peers. But this method of evaluating performance is not very

Culture Management:

2009-08-28T16:36:00.006+05:30

Culture programmes’ a tool for organisational development .....‘Cultural Management’ is crucial for HR professionals. Nevertheless, most ignored it till recently. An important perspective of change, cultural management deals with developing new patterns of behaviour and mindsets among employees. Having realised this some organisations have initiated several culture awareness programmes.Changes at

Facts, Emotions and Symbols!

2009-08-28T14:27:00.004+05:30

The three components of leadership communication…Managers must communicate as leaders Instead of presenting just data, they must use the right blend of facts, emotions and symbols “Is your manager a great communicator?” “Yes,” said a meagre 17 percent, when the question was asked in an employee survey. To the next question, “Does your manager think he is a great communicator?” an overwhelming 86

Challenging HR: Tapping Top Talent in a Downturn.

2009-07-31T13:54:00.001+05:30

HR professionals often are faced with the task of downsizing in one business unit and recruiting highly skilled professionals in another. They have to cope with an exponential increase in applicants for a much smaller number of open jobs, maintain morale in constantly shifting external and internal environments and help their organizations retain key employees. This must be done with reduced

HR Management: All The Way To The Bottom-line!!!

2009-07-30T16:54:00.004+05:30

Extraordinary leaders have the wherewithal to leave a resounding impact on the bottom-line...Corporate profitability is a function of leadership quality A leader’s ability to inspire and motivate others is the key differentiator between ordinary and extraordinary leaders Extraordinary leadership produces extraordinary results! A recent research on leadership and its impact on bottom-line reveals

HR Management: Talent Unification...

2009-07-29T03:32:00.002+05:30

A single view of talent is what makes it an asset........ Developing a unified talent management approach by breaking through talent management silos A performance-centric culture is important to get a clear view of talent as it is here that people, data and competencies coincide for increasing performance.A disengaged employee translates to thirty percent productivity losses! An astounding

Learning's Role in a Talent Management Strategy.

2009-07-28T23:23:00.001+05:30

In every market segment, in every country, in every economy, companies are searching for talent. In 2008, the Adecco Institute surveyed more than 5,000 HR executives on topics including skill shortages, career management, knowledge management and lifelong learning. The research concluded that talent management will be the single most important focus of HR and learning and development moving

Tips to be an Effective HR Professional

2009-07-28T09:38:00.002+05:30

In continuation to one of the older post 10 Tips for an Efffective HR Manager, I thought of adding few more to the list.Working as an HR Professional, there are various things one should keep in mind. You must always ensure that you are doing your job effectively. Here are few of my tips which will help you in managing Human resources more effectively and efficiently: Recruitment & Retention:

Recruitment & Retention: How Socially Active Should We Be?

2009-07-27T17:47:00.005+05:30

Real or hype? It’s for organisations to rethink the worth of social networking.Social networking has had a good run in the world of recruiting But does this mean it should be given more importance than other recruiting tools? Recruiters have begun noticing the potential of social networking is stale news. What is new is that some are considering it the “ultimate solution” to sourcing and

Are people growing in your organization??

2009-07-21T14:40:00.003+05:30

As soon as an employee joins an organization the cycle of growth and career development begins for him. Laying down a solid foundation in this respect right from the start of an employee’s career is resulting in creating ‘Individual Development Plans (IDP)’ for them. It’s the job of the HR Manager to help his people visualize a successful career in the future and that their decision of choosing

Performance Management: Talent Management Beyond Appraisals

2009-07-20T10:17:00.008+05:30

Talent management is about assessment of performance and potential, not just annual appraisals... Effective talent management encompasses evaluation of both performance and potential Talent councils and talent matrix are important tools to keep tabs on the progress of talent management initiatives Many organisations use the terms ‘talent management’ and ‘performance management’ interchangeably.

Outsourcing the Learning Function.

2009-07-15T01:09:00.002+05:30

A senior consultant with Alsbridge plc, a global advisory firm, writes about ways to ensure a productive outcome when outsourcing the learning function.As companies' learning functions gain importance and learning-management systems are implemented and integrated with other HR systems, the administrative burden and support effort increases also.The prospect of huge savings has therefore started

People Management: Simply Engaging

2009-07-14T09:50:00.001+05:30

Simple measures can make a big difference to employee engagement and organisational performance...Gender, hierarchy, culture and industry have a great impact on employee engagement Employee engagement is best ensured through job satisfaction resulting from contributionEmployee engagement is essential for corporate survival. The significance of a committed and engaged staff can not be

Strategic HRM: The Will and The Way!

2009-07-13T17:38:00.001+05:30

The test of corporate wherewithal comes when everything else looks blurred… Operating dynamic determines an organisation’s ‘will to compete’ in a threatening environment There are a number critical functions and generators/blockers that shape the operating dynamic Ask any layman about the factors that contribute to organisational success, and the chances are that he will begin with strategy and

Turning the Tables: Smart Questions to Ask the Interviewer.

2009-07-13T15:21:00.001+05:30

Many job seekers have been taught that interview success depends solely on their ability to answer the questions put to them in an impressively professional and knowledgeable manner. However, while the answers you offer up will play a big part in determining how you come across in an interview, they're really only one piece of the puzzle. In fact, some job search experts say that the questions

Responsible HR: Creating the Best Job in the World.

2009-07-12T18:04:00.001+05:30

Employees want to have the ‘Best Job in the World’? As a responsible HR Manager there’ no reason why we can’t make the jobs of our workforce the ‘Best in the World’. Here’s how the Human Resource department can add value and definitely can do about making people love what they do.Making the Job Right:The first step that must be taken by an HR Manager is to find a job that matches the employees