More musings on this downturn we seem to be experiencing… what does strategic employee performance and talent management include in such economic times? The reality is that while CEOs value human capital, it is impossible to ignore the biggest cost staring you in the face: salaries. Often, the natural reaction is to look at job cuts, and while it may not be avoidable, many companies are finding ways to keep their top talent through the [...]

Economic news aside, many companies are recognizing the importance of actually investing in their employees now, in an effort to protect competitive position when things turn around (and they will!)

According to a recent article in Talent Management, U.S. employers cut jobs by 63,000 in February 2008 – the most in five years. But a large survey by Mercer revealed that more than 40 percent of organizations indicate they are considering or [...]

Two funny quips from the KnowHR blog that I just picked up on and wanted to share because they put a smile on my face.

In a Monday post titled What are your People Thinking? Frank Roche speculates on a few things they may be thinking, including “I need to check a box on my goals for my crappy performance review process.” Now, we know somewhere, at least one person thought that [...]