| Using SFIA to Build a High Performance IT Workforce Posted: 01 May 2009 01:57 PM PDT Do you use SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age) in your organization? Or, are you thinking about implementing SFIA in your organization? Are you looking to build a high performance workforce? Many organizations are aware that SFIA provides the most widely accepted description of IT and IT-related skills in the world today but did you know that SFIA can also support the introduction of a high performance IT workforce? This article gives an overview on how to do it.  |
| Seven Things You Need to Do Before Purchasing Time and Attendance Software Systems Posted: 01 May 2009 09:29 AM PDT Purchasing a new enterprise-wide human resources software product is probably the most dangerous thing a company can do. Think about it - productivity, training, and maintenance are so bound up in the systems that employees use daily that any functionality problems will spell hundreds of human resources hours to overcome (if you ever do). If you follow these steps, however, you should find a great product that helps to streamline your business processes.  |
| Issues and Interventions - the Current Disjoint in Occupational Health Programmes Posted: 01 May 2009 07:59 AM PDT Occupational health is now seen as an integral part of the human resources function. This is entirely understandable. Healthier employees are happier, more productive, less likely to be absent or leave the company - there are clearly quantifiable benefits to such programmes. The current issue in those programmes is the focus of them. The question I raise is this - in the current economic environment where budgets are tight are these programmes the ones that are addressing the key issues affecting business efficiency? With evidence from America I would say not!  |
| Are Your Supervisors a Liability Or an Asset? Posted: 01 May 2009 07:23 AM PDT Have you ever had a bad boss? If so, you have probably felt the dread of going to work, even if you enjoy the people you work with and the tasks you complete. How you are leading, treating and communicating with a team of direct reports, a project team, or your family is a direct reflection on morale, productivity, and quality of outcomes.  |
| Getting Results Through Accountability Posted: 01 May 2009 07:20 AM PDT Do you and your fellow employees know what is necessary to improve performances and yet, do not take the necessary actions to do so? When we believe our self-induced thinking that others are to blame for the experiences we encounter...  |
| Making Work Schedules Faster Saves Managers Time, and Improves Business Profits Posted: 01 May 2009 06:10 AM PDT Managers are routinely asked to create efficient schedules for their business on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. The entire schedule process commonly occupies a manager for 10% of every week, costing the business at least several hundred dollars each week!  |
| Money Saving Tips on Recruitment Posted: 30 Apr 2009 02:29 PM PDT The economic recession is affecting companies worldwide. While there are some that are shutting down completely, others are facing the crunch and are implementing cost cutting and money saving strategies across the board. One of the prudent cost cutting areas for an average business is the recruitment process. You can save a considerable amount of money on your recruitment process by following these money saving tips.  |
| Negative Side of Competency Mapping Posted: 30 Apr 2009 01:52 PM PDT Improving performance of employees and in turn that of his organization was an issue, which had been on the mind of the Chairman for so long. Therefore, when Guru, the management consultant, suggested competency mapping, he took no time to fall in agreement and gave an immediate go ahead for the same. It all sounded very positive and he appeared to have gotten an answer to put his company on the fast track of growth through improved performance!  |
| Scheduling Employees Must Obey Applicable Laws and Account For Employee Shortages Posted: 30 Apr 2009 01:50 PM PDT In uncertain economic times managers must be able to schedule labor correctly in a consistent manner, keep employees happy, and reduce fines imposed by legislative authorities, such as the Department of Labor. Effective scheduling software will be able to schedule meal and break periods, accurately calculate overtime costs, and archive previous schedules for managerial review.  |
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