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Within an organization, making certain each role is producing at or above expectations can be extremely time-consuming and frustrating, especially for new managers. We have developed a systematic process for putting the right people in the right jobs,...

I recently read an article for employees about how to position themselves for a promotion. In a corporate culture where the path to the goods is getting on top, getting that promotion is the key to nirvana. The next step up the corporate ladder means...

Why do people leave your employ? Why do they think about it? Various estimates indicate that somewhere between 60-70 percent of employees are not personally invested in their workplace. What does it take to engage people so that work is exciting, not a...

Come Listen to KeenHire's CEO Margaret Graziano on the leading trends in Human Capital, Recruitment & Talent Management - Silicon Valley Talk Radio - Saturday 9.1 @ 3:00 pm KLIV AM 1590 if you can't make it tune in on the SVLG website...

The rise in unemployment tax is giving companies around the country a reason not to boost hiring. Having a significant rise on taxes such as this forces companies to dish out to their laid off works instead of focusing on their currently employed or...

According To Noah Webster, retention is the act or power of keeping or retaining, but Corporately, retention is the power to keep employees actively engaged and committed to being an integral part of the organization. So what is retention like in this...

The economy has shifted; the world is changing- we all are trying to do more in less time and with less money. Less than 15% said they were “extremely�? satisfied. Meanwhile, employers believe that 30% of their workers are “extremely�? satisfied.

There are many extremely effective leadership styles. The purpose of this program is to enable new and experienced managers to breakthrough leadership barriers that inhibit freedom, self-expression and joy in the workplace.

You are a full life cycle recruiter who loves what you do! You experience yourself as a person who operates with a high level of integrity, and you want to work in an environment that rewards your high quality standards and precise candidate...

Think about it: Your company's only truly sustainable competitive advantage, which cannot be copied by competitors, is your corporate culture and the strength of your leadership. Does your company reward innovation, reinforce positive results and...

Talk of trust-building and teamwork in the office may sound a bit touchy-feely to some. These terms connote awkward exercises and ridiculous activities right out of a Dilbert cartoon. Instead, let's think about trust in a professional sense. ...

The 6th Annual NHRC Forum is just two weeks away! Where else can you see top-notch presenters deliver credit-worthy material at such an affordable rate? Members: $150 Non-Members: $200 What are you waiting for?! Register Now! More Forum...

Do you have what it takes to become one of the country’s top-rated employers? When Fortune magazine makes their yearly list, they survey employees on topics such as management credibility, job satisfaction, and camaraderie, then they ask company...

While the recession is easing and unemployment figures are falling, there is another set of numbers that doesn't look so good.

2011 marks anew for all industries alike. The Staffing Industry is not immune to change, nor should it pretend to be. Since 2009 a lot has changed, and the Staffing Industry is becoming a whole new animal. From Margaret attending the Staffing Industry...

Global employment is changing rapidly. Within the last 20 years, we've witnessed highs and lows that have redefined the way talent is acquired, assessed, and implemented into the various business environments of the modern world. This change has been a...

By Bill J. Bonnstetter JOB TALK If a job could talk, it would explain precisely what was necessary to achieve superior performance. We could ask it to tell us about the: Knowledge a person needs, Personal attributes required to drive success, Rewards...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers will hire more workers this year, and the economy will grow faster than envisioned three months ago, according to an Associated Press survey that found growing optimism among leading economists. But unemployment will stay...

By: John Kurzatkowski. I currently work with Margaret at KeenHire as a Sr. Recruitment Consultant, and wanted to share with you a bit more about how to win in the midst of a war for talent. As the business-news media competes for our attention by...

According to Noah Webster, "Retention is the act or power of keeping or retaining. Corporately, retention is the power to keep employees actively engaged and committed to being an integral part of the organization."

As the business-news media competes for our attention by flashing information on the impending talent shortage, some of us listen with a keen ear while others turn to more urgent, pressing issues. After 22+ years in the human resources business, I don’t...

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer Christopher S. Rugaber, Ap Economics Writer 1/7/2011

Written by Jay Goltz

You walk into the manager’s office and close the door. It has been nearly a year since you last sat in this room. Today is your yearly performance review, but as you both shuffle papers, you haven’t a clue what is going to be discussed.

I can see every Manager I know wincing with anticipation. No one likes to give performance reviews. Why is that?