Archive

November 2010

It’s been said that “in youth we learn; in age we understand.” Those words may be prophetic when it comes to understanding the seismic impact an aging U.S. workforce could have on our way of life. There’s cause for concern—and a real need for action.

As the first Baby Boomers move into their sixties, a much smaller generation of lesser-skilled employees have begun entering our workforce. If we don’t accommodate the former, and better prepare the latter, the consequences could be severe and long term.

News Updates
November 16, 2010

Federal contractors seeking to fulfill their affirmative action responsibilities to veterans should partner with organizations that promote the employment of veterans, according to David Cohen, president of DCI Consulting Group Inc. in Washington, D.C.

News Updates
November 9, 2010

Raymond Jefferson highlights the value that Veterans bring to the civilian workforce. 

Videos
November 9, 2010

This poll examines pay and benefits that organizations provide to employees who have been mobilized to serve on active duty service either as a reservist or as a member of the National Guard and the challenges organizations face when an employee has been mobilized to serve on active duty. The benefits and challenges of hiring military veterans are examined, as are the areas that would assist organizations in recruiting and hiring veterans.

Research
November 9, 2010

Raymond Jefferson discusses the important role HR plays in transitioning Veterans back into the workforce. 

Videos
November 9, 2010

The job market is improving, if the level of interest in recruiting and hiring U.S. military veterans is any indication. According to several sources, the level of interest among U.S. employers in hiring veterans has grown during the first few months of 2010.

News Updates
November 9, 2010

There is a gap in the Indian talent market—with significantly more jobs than talented people—and it is difficult to find candidates with the required skills and competencies.

However, one way for Indian employers to expand their talent pools and, ultimately, their leadership pipelines, is to adopt proactive human resources policies and programs to promote diverse management practices and open doors to women in management.

News Updates
November 5, 2010

What do CEOs want from HR?

That question was posed to two chief executive officers Sept. 27, 2010, at the 13th World Human Resources Congress held in Montreal, where the theme was “HR Without Limits.”

The answer was simple for the two CEOs interviewed by a noted Canadian journalist on the first day of the conference, where attendees discussed the impact of social media, leadership in Africa, global diversity trends, and a host of other issues.

News Updates
November 5, 2010