October 6, 2009 by Sam Narisi
In a rough economy, many managers turn to formal and informal recognition efforts to boost morale and retention. But think patting someone on the back for a job well done is an effective retention strategy? A new survey says think again.
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Tags: flexibility, IT employees, recognition, Retention, security, training
September 30, 2009 by Sam Narisi
When it comes to training employees, you want to keep things interesting. But not this interesting.
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Tags: lawsuit, safety, training
August 21, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Does Mr. Potato Head have a place in employee training or new hire orientation? This employer thinks so.
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Tags: Mr. Potato Head, Starbucks, training
April 28, 2009 by Sam Narisi
When a department lacks some set of skills, a manager’s first inclination is usually to hire a new employee. But one expert says resources might be better focused on improving the skills of current employees.
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Tags: McFarland, technical skills, training
February 12, 2009 by Sam Narisi
Predicting an employee’s success is one of HR’s toughest jobs — and that includes hiring or promoting for a managerial position. Here are some of the common reasons new bosses fail:
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Tags: new managers, promotions, training
January 26, 2009 by Sam Narisi
What’s one thing most employees want during the current economic situation?
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Tags: finance, training, wellness
November 13, 2008 by Sam Narisi

In a recent survey, most HR pros said they don’t like the recruiting results from online job boards — but most use them anyway. Aren’t there better alternatives?
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Tags: job boards, Referrals, temps, training
July 3, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Now that summer’s here, many companies have student employees coming to work. But new research shows many firms aren’t doing enough to keep them safe.
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Tags: accidents, saftey, students, teenagers, training
May 29, 2008 by Sam Narisi

It’s a common frustration: You bend over backwards to hire a talented candidate, only to see him or her walk out the door after just a few months. There are five common reasons new hires quit – here’s how you and your managers can avoid them.
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Tags: expectations, managers, new hires, Retention, training