The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics recently revealed a slight increase in unemployment to just over 9%. The Congressional Budget Office is claiming that, according to their predictions, it’s likely to remain at that level at least through the end of 2011. The previous low of 8.8% in March, the best since April 2009, [...]
There are some quests where second best might be acceptable. Finding an engineer to work for your company is not one of them. Whether you’re in building and construction, software development, or automotives, the engineer position is a key to all of your operations, the main reason why you will either put out quality or [...]
The human resource function has gone from the traditional hire and fire role to a strategic partner at the table with finance, operations and other business centers that are not centers of profit for the organization. The job of HR, as is the job of all such departments, is to ensure that the business gets [...]
“The real wealth of a nation is its people. And the purpose of development is to create an enabling environment for people to enjoy long, healthy and creative lives. This simple but powerful truth is too often forgotten in the pursuit of material and financial wealth.” INTRODUCTION Globalization of Indian economy is compelling organization [...]
On aspect of business that ensures growth is having qualified and an experienced workforce. It therefore becomes imperative for you as a business owner or human resource manager to find ways of absorbing only the best employees from the job market. This can prove to be a tall order and it is sometimes advisable to [...]
Competition has forced many organizations to change how they do business. Many organizations have concluded that the success of their organization depends on the caliber of their employees. Therefore, to accommodate one of their most valuable assets, many organizations have introduced human resource managers who are charged with the responsibility of managing the affairs of [...]