Business Strategies

Creativity, as I’ve written before, is more a deliberate process of problem-solving than one of receiving divine inspiration or digging into one’s unconscious. It is, however, a special kind of problem-solving, in which you are the one who defines the problem and establishes the criteria for an acceptable solution. Full Article »

HRIQ is joined by Lauri Romano, Manager of Training and Organizational Development at Actavis, a leading player in the development, manufacture and sale of first-class generic pharmaceuticals that employs 11,000 people in over 40 countries. In this podcast, she will discuss the “right” way to write something in order to sing the language that will resonate with the State Government. Full Podcast »

I have often wondered how we should prepare those we expect to take on leadership roles in our organizations. HR practitioners need to think outside their own comfort zone to provide more effective leadership solutions for their organizations. Full Column »

At most organizations, the workforce is both a significant expense and the most important asset. In order to manage the workforce appropriately — and in turn to serve the business as a strategic partner — HR needs to implement consistent, integrated, and flexible processes and systems. In effect, HR needs to implement best practices that are supported and facilitated by integrated, robust systems. This research will describe how, by establishing best practices that are supported with technology, HR will achieve greater efficiency (by reducing the burden of handling administrative tasks) while Full Whitepaper »