Human resources
Class of 2013 Beloit College Mindset List
The 2013 Beloit College Mindset list, started in 1998 by Ron Nief, emeritus director of public affairs for Beloit College in Wisconsin, who was later joined by Tom McBride, professor…
Good news: Small business is hiring
Despite obstinately high unemployment and continuous layoffs in manufacturing and construction, business is starting to pick up. The bread-and -butter of my business is pre-employment…
Hired! in turbulent times
Job seekers in various industries, regions and levels have found employment despite the recession and the worst job market in 25 years…
Boomers Beware: Don’t Drink the Hater-ade
It’s Baby Boomer managers like Baron who will keep me writing, speaking, and training for years to come. Gen X and Gen Y aren’t the ones with bad…
What to look for in talent assessment tools?
Personality assessments on their own can help you hire effectively, manage employees better and implement better organizational development strategies…
Jobs Lost and Gained During the Recession
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com, projects that once the employment rolls begin to grow again, in the second half of next year, nearly…
Why do we call the last generation “Y”?
A blogger in Salisbury (MD) posted a cartoon commenting on one of the 4 major clashpoints between generations – appearance. You can view it at: http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2009…
More Women as Breadwinners: Low NY Literacy Rates a Factor
July 7, 2009 NEW YORK – In New York and across the country, far more men have lost jobs during the current recession than have women, and that's…
Are working learners trapped in a paradigm shift?
Our nation’s existing postsecondary system seems caught in a paradigm shift similar to what retail business experiencing: how do you blend bricks-and-mortar with virtual shopping? Education…
Adult obesity rates up in 23 states
Mississippi has kept its U.S. heavyweight title for a fifth straight year, among both adults and children. The percentage of adults classified as obese went up in 23 states…