The number of job cuts announced by tech firms last year plunged to the lowest level ever recorded in tracking going back to 1997, according to a report released by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
Throwing money at employees to boost retention can only do so much. Catering to their psychological needs and engaging in storytelling, on the other hand, can help them find purpose in their work.
HR must change dramatically if it is to evolve from transaction processer to strategic decision-making facilitator.
With hiring set to increase in 2012, competition for top talent will likely get tighter. Talent Management blogger Anne Kutscher runs down traditional and newer recruitment strategies.
When all else fails in terms of relocating potential or existing employees, consider assisting their better half with outplacement services.
An organization’s culture can grow to include a trove of new practices. A new hire’s experience is likely to be riddled with having to learn them quickly. The answer: Teach culture in on-boarding, writes Talent Management blogger Frank Kalman.
Setting stretch goals can lead to unhealthy tension or apathy, so it might be time to re-think goal setting, writes Talent Management blogger Aubrey Daniels.