Talent is more available than ever, with global access and high educational standards around the world. At the same time it’s more in demand than ever as the need for skilled talent continues to outstrip its supply.
This week we present a series of articles on HR Forecasts and the latest trends that will shape the future of talent management. Next, Referrals goes deeper into Social Recruiting tactics followed by Heather Bussing and her advice on how to take the best out of Human Resourses diversity.
“Human beings rarely add up. The idea that you should grade, classify and objectify people in order not to discriminate is just as demeaning as stereotypes.” – Heather Bussing
This week we feature 16 social technologies that we’re keeping our eye on for you (see The Social Technologies below). Next, Setting the Stage continues the social theme and then we hand it over to Dr. Todd Dewett, who writes on sacred cow organizational practices. We wrap up with stories on retention and gender balance.
Many things we do at work are assumed to be sacrosanct – simple, unquestionable truths. In reality, many best practices (things we should do) are the opposite of the commonly accepted wisdom (things we are actually doing)!
HR Examiner Weekly Edition v 3.08 February 24, 2012 DIY Market Research 1/5 by David KippenThis week David Kippen, the genius behind Evviva Brands is going to take us on a tour of Market Research. One step at a time, we’ll go through the basics of doing your own work to get a dirt under […]
“…taken together, these details comprise a mosaic illustrating many important things about the fixed cost of the local economy and the local quality of living. As a general rule, the better each of these areas is, the more costly local talent will be.” – David Kippen
As long as the general income level is low, volume wholesalers can’t generate the revenue they need to offset their fixed operating and inventory costs. So if you see frequent small five and dime stores, you’re looking at a market on the lower side of the development curve. – David Kippen
“Transportation can tell you a great deal about how far people are able to travel to find work. You’re obviously not going nearly so far on bicycle, an ox, or a tractor as on a scooter or car. Second to housing transportation is the largest area of individual investment you’ll see.” – David Kippen
“Unless your budget is huge, you’ll need to make observations that are fast and meaningful. So I look at power supply, road stock, and light rail systems.” – David Kippen
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