Archive for May, 2008

Managing Through the Downcycle

Friday, May 30th, 2008

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 ...
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Investing in Talent Management in a downturn?

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

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, US employers cut jobs by 63,000 in February 2008 - the most in ...
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Goals vs. Reality and Employee Engagement Defined

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

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 ...
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