Do you know how many people who leave their job do so because they feel they aren’t receiving enough recognition? 79% – that's nearly 8 out of 10! Now, here’s another statistic for you: 90% of employees say that feeling appreciated actually motivates them to do an even better job. Just imagine how quickly and dramatically businesses could reduce turnover and increase productivity if they only ack…

When your employees get what they need, so does your business. For many people, a job is mainly a means to an end - it pays the bills and enables them to enjoy time with their family and friends, and pursue their interests outside the office. But if the majority of your employees view their job this way, your business could be in trouble. Employees who are invested in your company and their posi…

Many enterprises have an outsourced recruitment process solution in place. But is the solution yielding the anticipated outcomes? Some service providers deliver only an HR back-office solution; meaning their clients outsource only some of the functions within the recruitment process. Others (a select few) deliver end-to-end services, managing the entire recruitment process. The back-office so…

Talent is the most important, tricky, valuable, tenuous, and invigorating part of every company's DNA. Without the right people, a company cannot perform, grow, innovate, or succeed. Using external recruiters can be an effective way to reach top talent as part of a broader recruitment program. However, before jumping into such a relationship, it's important to do a little homework and ask the rig…

These days, even if you're tightening budgets or downsizing full-time staff, chances are your workload isn't getting smaller – you're just doing the same amount of work, or more, with less. That's why, even though times aren't great, it is a great time to consider temporary staffing. Temporary professionals can help you keep costs down and productivity up by providing: More productivity. Th…

The worlds of human resources (HR) and procurement have become increasingly entwined as the greatest cost to most organizations these days is that of human capital. To better manage this important and complex resource, HR and procurement professionals have had to collaborate and strategize more than ever before. The evolution of the “traditional” procurement organization. The “traditional” pr…

Networking for business - sometimes, it is who you know.While networking cannot replace solid relationships that are built over time, it is an effective way to begin those relationships. With each new person you meet, your network expands to include their contacts as well. And, since most of us tend to prefer doing business with people we know, being introduced to a new contact by someone in your…

We just got back from SHRM 2009 in New Orleans where we had the opportunity to speak with thousands of HR professionals about some of the most significant issues they and their organizations are facing in the current economic environment. We didn't want to stop the conversation there nor did we want keep all these great insights to ourselves, so we put together a summary of our findings and key t…

In these difficult economic times, HRO Today invited four key provider executives to discuss their thoughts on evolution of the outsourcing marketplace. Representing difference segments of the industry, these leaders answered some of the most pressing questions the industry is facing today. HRO Today: Market trends in the HRO industry have shifted quite a bit during the past couple of years. Wh…

1/3 of American workers more inclined to work for a “green” company. In recognition of Earth Day, Adecco commissioned a survey to find out if American workers are bringing their environmental consciousness to work. The latest Workplace Insights Survey found that only 1/3 (33 percent) would be more inclined to work for a “green” company, despite all the recent attention on environmental issues. …

When the Corporate Executive Board sought to transform recruitment, it turned to its own internal knowledge base and sought help from a global partner. BY RUSS BANHAM Businesses across the world often turn to the Corporate Executive Board as a respected provider of knowledge on diverse subjects. With a member network of more than 120,000 professional executives spanning more than 50 countries…

Many of us are already pretty environmentally conscious at home – we do simple things such as recycling newspapers and reusing plastic containers. But, our dedication to protecting our Earth shouldn't stop there. As more employees and clients seek “green companies” to work for and with, more businesses are adopting practices that promote environmentally friendly decisions and lifestyles. And, i…

How Generation Y is trading hourly wages for corporate experience. The internship, which was once viewed as optional by college students and as “cheap labor” by Corporate America, has taken the front seat as a necessary career builder for college students and as a vital HR tool for employers. In a 2005 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than three out of five coll…

What a difference a year makes. As we neared the end of 2007, warning signs were beginning to emerge of an economic slowdown. In 2008, these signs accelerated and transformed into a state of volatility and uncertainty for the U.S. and global economies. Many events contributed to make this a reality.  In our 2009 Job Market Perspectives report, we take an in-depth look at:  The current and fu…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is predicting a shortage of over eight million workers in the U.S. over the next 10+ years compared to the number of jobs that will be available. This shortage is even more significant considering anywhere from 50-80% of current employees are starting to look for a new job because they think the grass is greener elsewhere. In addition, the American workforce has bec…

A corporate myth is currently coming to light – the misconception that Sarbanes-Oxley (or SOX as it is commonly known) is only important to people involved in the financial departments of their company. And while it is true that financial professionals do bear most of the burden, you don't need to be a CFO to feel the effects of SOX.In fact, thanks to its emphasis on procedural issues and both in…

Finding the right employees for your organization is more than just a science...it's an art. Here's how you can master the hiring process. The task of replacing or adding to your staff, in a timely manner, is one with the most serious of consequences. After all, hiring the wrong people takes a toll on your company...and your reputation. In commencing a search, one must remember that many of t…

By Michael BeygelmanAs seen in HRO Today magazineYou come out of an executive meeting where it was collectively agreed that your company’s current recruitment process, model, or infrastructure is not effectively supporting the needs of its business units. You are charged with coming up with a solution or a remediation strategy.Thinking that everyone in your decision-making group is on board, yo…