HR Tradewinds Newsletter - October 2011
 
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Hot TopicBackground Screening

The hiring process usually focuses on the positive: what abilities might the candidate bring to the organization? How will this candidate’s skill set benefit our bottom line? However, it’s a good idea to pay attention to the negatives as well—is there something about this candidate that is cause for worry? Does the candidate really have the education and experience they say they have? Do they have a criminal record or trouble handling money? Background screening can check for these and other red flags.

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Research

Free White Paper: Enhancing HR Service Delivery with Case Management

Research Many modern Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS) provide self-service portals for direct employee and manager access to information. But what happens when the desired information, or assistance, cannot be found?

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The Four “Landmines” Bosses Should Avoid in On-boarding a New Hire

Workplace Violence Many might think that when a new hire’s on-boarding period is unsuccessful — resulting in his/her dismissal, voluntary or not — it is the new hire’s fault. This isn’t always the case.

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GiggleFor Giggles

Dilbert: The Importance of Strategies

Feel like staff just don't know what to do without a real strategy? Scott Adams creater of Dilbert, has some ideas.

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Upcoming Webcast

Complimentary Webinar:
Competencies: Your Talent Capability Meter

Date: Wednesday October 26, 2011 Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT

Lorraine McKay, Senior Vice President of HRSG, will present this webinar on best practices in assessment, designed to unveil talent management strategies in using competencies to track an organization’s performance metrics.

In this webinar you will learn how to:
- Determine what skills need assessing
- Engage employees in the assessment process
- Transform results into an action plan
- Use results to build a talent pool
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1   Drug Coverage Options Show Broader Availability
A significant impact on both employees and organizations as many employees work longer in their careers.
 
       
2   DTFA 100 Takes “Family-friendly” Benefits Literally
Adoption benefits are an important part of building an employee's morale and family.
 
       
3   Have No Fear, the Consultants Are Here
External consultants can be a big help, but to achieve a return, understand the benefits and limitations and how to make the most of them.
 
       
4   Solving the Female Brain Drain Issue
As women advance in their careers, there seems to come to a point where they are no longer willing to play the corporate game, and they leave.
 
       
5   HR's Struggle to Find Successors
Like the cobbler's shoeless children, HR is apparently neglecting succession planning for its own function. A few factors could be in play, experts say, including the changing HR competencies sought by CEOs.
 

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6   No Perfect Fit
Outfitting workers with well-suited age, ethnic benefits requires tailoring.

 

       
7   Harvard Happiness Expert Links Positive Attitude with Work Success
Predicting an employee’s future success at a company has traditionally stumped experts, and relying on metrics such as IQ level only tells 25% of the story.
 
       
8   How to Accelerate Innovation
In this competitive business environment, we are told to innovate to stay ahead of the competition. But what is true innovation, and how do we “out-innovate” the competition?
 
       
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