2016 Blog Archives
June 10, 2016
Engagement & Retention...Managers are the Key to Success
In my 30 year career as a Human Resources leader I have been involved in many Engagement & Retention efforts. The Gallop organization…and several other well known firms have proven that business performs better with an engaged workforce. Typically, we go out and survey employees, discover trends and attempt to effect change, often at the employee level. But are we approaching effective change correctly? Human Resources may lead the effort to engage and retain the workforce, but you may find that your management team is not prepared.
Blog Categories:April 30, 2016
Asking for Salary History…A Thing of the Past?
Currently the California State Assembly is considering a bill to prohibit employers from asking for previous salary history as part of the hiring process. The bill, AB 1676, would prohibit employers in the state from asking for past salary history. Written by Assembly member Nora Campos, the bill is an attempt to eliminate historical gender bias related to pay.
Blog Categories:April 6, 2016
Self Directed Coaching & Development...
I have often pondered how to effect impactful coaching and development at small to midsized companies. I recently ran across this article from McGill Publications related to "self-coaching."
http://publications.mcgill.ca/reporter/2016/04/self-directed-coaching-fo...
I have found that it is often difficult to justify the ROI related to this subject as good OD comes with a high pricetag.
Blog Categories:February 4, 2016
CalSHRM Insights Webcast: California Legislation 2016
Join CalSHRM and Robin Pagi on Thursday February 11th for their webcast on California Legislative Issues for 2016.
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January 15, 2016
HR Technology Issues for 2016
If you manage HR systems, the link to the article below outlines hot topics for 2016. Good insight and I especially like the fifth item in the article relating to "Making Sense and Better Use of Data." As a profession that has deep roots in administration, HR is constantly criticized for not providing strategic information about talent. If you use HR systems they not only need to be the repository of information, but you need to leverage this information to be a better valued strategic leader.
