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When you want other people to do something for you but those people do not report to you directly, you need to exercise influence, not power. To do that, follow these five steps. Read more

Learn how industry leaders from General Mills, Zappos, Electrolux and Fenwal handle employee engagement and recognition. Read more

An “Employer brand” is a critical element in the war for talent at all levels-- that is, to create an image that makes people want to work for the firm. This results in a steady flow of applicants. However, this Employer Brand must be aligned with the everyday experiences of the firm’s employees... Read more

In the past, the average retirement plan participant may have thought that their 401(k) plans were free, but now that the fee disclosure regulations have taken effect, participants are made aware of the exact costs of investment management and administrative services on their quarterly statement. Read more

Social media has become an indelible part of the fabric of our society. But just because the information is out there, should you examine it as part of the hiring process? What’s okay and what’s not okay when it comes to screening applicants using social media? Read more

Organizational Development has come a long way from languishing in the shadows of HR to being widely recognized as the primary driver of core organizational competencies through targeted interventions. Read more

In this article, Jeff Davidson recounts a story about a top-candidate with a shocking job-search experience. Her story was one that surprised Davidson, who didn’t know this particular kind of small-mindedness was still taking place in this day and age. Read more

Want to know how Google designs their learning programs? Google’s Marc Ramos is at the forefront of the latest learning solutions and instructional design, and shares what's next in the pipeline for Google. Read more

Do you have a social media plan in place to attract top talent? Randy Goldberg, VP Talent Management at Hyatt Hotels discusses how one of the world's leading hotel brands utilizes the latest technologies for recruiting. Read more

There are around 198,000 people working in the social services in Scotland and this workforce continues to grow despite the recession. Most of these employees work in small to medium sized organizations - many in micro-organizations with less than 10 employees. With this comes a lack of infrastructure in terms of HR, learning and development and ICT support. Read more

HR veteran Yvonne Hurlbutt, Director, HR Technology & Operations at Illinois Tool Works, discusses the importance of utilizing "big data." Read more