Nightmare managers, horrific interviews, big HR blunders… You name it, HR people have seen some of the scariest and most comical incidents in the workplace. I’m sure you have a story that will scare the pants off the rest of us!

Here at Halogen we love the fun of Halloween. For four years running we’ve had an annual HR Horror contest where thousands of HR pros share their biggest work related horror stories and take our [...]

By: Mary Montserrat-Howlett

When in Rome, talent management practices may need to be modified in order to suit local conditions. When it comes to international business, it is remarkable to see how different cultures approach management. There is certainly no one way of doing business and as technology narrows borders and globalization integrates the world’s economies, developing a sensitivity to how other cultures operate, generally and in business, is becoming essential.

Geert Hofstede carried out one [...]

New offering enables hospitality organizations to increase focus on employee performance and development in support of business goals

Chicago, IL (HR Technology Conference & Expo), September 29, 2010 – Halogen Software today announced a new talent management solution that makes it easier for hospitality companies to support a culture of high performance, ongoing development and commitment to high-quality service – all while saving significant time and money. Halogen’s Talent Management Suite for Hospitality is designed [...]

Educational Content and Customer Awards Deliver on Halogen’s Be Brilliant Promise

Ottawa, ON – September 27, 2010 - Halogen Software’s fifth annual user conference, which wrapped up on September 19, was met with resounding success by hundreds of customers, who attended sessions ranging from strategic talent management planning to training on competencies. Customers from five continents joined Halogen in Ottawa for insights into leveraging Halogen solutions to drive high performance for their employees worldwide.

High praise went [...]

One of my favorite events each year is our annual user conference, and this one has been no exception! This is our fifth annual user conference and we are just wrapping up day one! I’ve had lots of time to meet customers and see familiar faces. The energy and power of so many HR pros is one place is phenomenal.