Using Vendor Management Systems to Save Your Firm Money
As companies take on more contingent labor, some are now beginning to use more information technology to keep track of spending and manage their contingent workforce. This software is called a vendor management system. A recent survey showed that more than 60 percent of companies are using a vendor management system, up from 30 percent […]
Dealing with High Turnover: How to Fill in the Gaps and Stop Talent Loss
Even the best of companies have employees who leave. Whether you’re considered a “best company” to work for, whether you’re large or a small firm of under 10 workers, you’re going to experience turnover. Staff turnover can be slow and relatively steady with workers leaving only because they decided to take another position because the […]
The Different Kinds of Leadership Styles
When we think of leaders, we think of people who take charge, who speak up, people who can take control of a situation. But some recent research indicates that this model may not necessarily be true. Sometimes, people who are more reserved are better leaders than those who are more outgoing. The most important element […]
How the Bad-Tempered Make the Workplace Disagreeable
One person with an abrasive personality can change the atmosphere in an entire office, according to a recent study by University of Washington researchers. When the offending person is in the office, it can feel like a cold and unfriendly place, but when the person leaves, the place becomes a much more pleasant and welcoming […]
How Much Can Employers Dictate Employees’ Appearance?
At home, dressing as you like is not a problem. On the job, your appearance comes under the scrutiny of those who sign your pay check and therefore may have something to say about how you present yourself. In addition, your appearance is not limited to just clothing. The list also includes items such as […]
Is it Time to Start Recruiting?
As the economic crunch begins to ease a little, businesses now are examining their recruiting strategies, assessing how much emphasis they need to put on recruiting, as opposed to focusing on promotion from within. Unemployment is holding steady at around 9 percent, as business has been reluctant to hire because of a lack of demand. […]