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The Rainmaker Fab Five Blog Picks of the Week

Sales Wolf Blog

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  Sadly, as the old saying goes, when a hammer is the only tool in your arsenal, you start to see every problem as a nail. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S. License. .

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Know Your History, Purpose and Direction

CoachStation

CoachStation provides consulting and business advisory, coaching / mentoring and human resource related offerings. It is how you use the information that the resources, assessments etc. We do this by developing awareness, skills and capability at an individual, business and organisation level. It’s massive!

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Recruiting Strategies for a Tight Talent Market

Harvard Business Review

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), late 2015 was the most difficult hiring period in four years. ” Such innovative solutions have paid off: Fortune magazine recently named Highfive to its list of the 10 Best Small Workplaces in Technology. Generate and nurture your own talent channels.

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A Guide to Being Compassionate During Layoffs

Harvard Business Review

” Tell them why they’re losing their jobs, whether it’s because of a drop in demand, changes in technology, or productivity and quality issues. Then hammer out a joint plan with them. Treat employees with dignity, fairness, and respect. Address “What does it mean for me?”

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All Hail the Generalist

Harvard Business Review

In more straightforward language, a man with a hammer is more likely to see nails than one without a hammer. A collection of specialists creates a less flexible labor force, one that requires "retraining" with technological developments creating constantly shifting human resource needs.

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