Management
HR Management is the strategic approach to effective organization management. In this section find the latest news and theories making waves in Fortune 500 companies.
Aligning Training Programs with Business Objectives
September 10 by Francisco LabordeOne of the best kept secrets in modern management is how to align the training program with organizational objectives, and how to measure the alignment. Traditional methods fail flat, because they f...
New Ways to Collaborate for Improvement
September 08 by Brad PowerTo make big improvements in productivity and customer service, people in an organization must collaborate across corporate hierarchies, functions, companies, and geographies. Emerging social network...
A Challenging Future for Australian HRM
September 08 by Ron JonesAs with most developed economies, the regulation of the HR framework within Australia has intensified in recent years and now has a significant impact on small to medium size business in particular....
Evaluating & Launching HR Shared Services at Covance
September 06 by Alexandra GuadagnoChuck Hopper, Vice President of Shared Services for Covance discusses the decision making process behind adopting shared services at Covance. He outlines his company's business case for shared servi...
The CEO's Guide to "Bringin' It"
September 05 by Alexandra GuadagnoMark Herbert and David Shedd, who has over 10 years' experience in C-level positions, discuss the often tenuous relationship between the C-suite and HR professionals in an organization, and how they...
HR Audit: An Essential Improvement Tool
September 04 by Hirra PervaizThe human resources department is often tagged as an "evil" in the organization by the employees and a "soft area" by the management. Despite such tags, the HR function has evolved and broadened in...
Top 10 Best Practices in HR Management
September 04 by HR Exchange Network EditorHR professionals have the opportunity to play a more strategic role in the business by keeping up to date with the latest HR innovations--technological, legal, and otherwise. This special report w...
Facebook: Using Shared Services to Support the "Peeps"
August 21 by Alexandra GuadagnoHR Today speaks with Vijay Rao, Manager of "Peeps" for Facebook, AKA HR People Services. Rao will discuss: - What organizational needs or challenges lead to the decision for Facebook to launch a...
The Olympics and the Distribution of Pride in America
August 16 by Michelle T. JohnsonPride is a funny thing in this country. During the Olympics, we can get all giddy about national pride. "Let’s go, USA!" In wartime, when our troops are on the front line in the In...
"The Lean Startup" — Lessons Learned on the Successful Path to Sustainable Development
August 12 by HR Exchange Network EditorMany startups fail, but according to Eric Ries' book, The Lean Startup, there are some approaches being adopted globally that can change the way companies are built and new products are launched. Eri...
The Power of Your Words
August 09 by Mike CampHow often have you been ashamed or embarrassed by the words you chose during a situation? Maybe you were speaking with friends, co-workers, or even family members. If you look back, most of these i...
There is no Such Thing as an Irrational Customer
August 01 by William Cohen, Ph.D.Price is one measurement of value. Some think the customer’s preference for a particular price is irrational. Sometimes it is easy to explain why customers insist on paying more for a product...