Human Resources Management Articles

Human resource management (HRM) is the strategy and approach to the management of an organization's most valued assets - the people working there who individually and collectively contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the business.

Why Aren't My Training Programs Working?

Are you losing money on training? Leslie Allan considers two views of how training works. Hold the outdated view and you will continue to waste money. Act on the enlightened view and your business and people will prosper. Which view do you hold?...

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Saving Money on Training: Top 10 Tips

Training managers are often asked to slice their training budget during difficult times. Leslie Allan suggests 10 positive ways of meeting this challenge that will see the training function survive and even strengthen its position in the organization....

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Social Networking and the Development of the New Candidate Search Process

When you think of social networking you probably think of a college-age dominated industry which people mainly utilize to update others about the everyday details of their lives. What you may not know is that social networking sites, are now also serving as a databases of potential employees....

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Process Mapping: Ten Tips for Success

Mapping your organization's processes makes good business sense as well as lays the foundation for a motivated and productive workforce. Leslie Allan shows you how you can use process mapping to engage your employees and why it works so effectively....

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How to Use Assessment Centers to Your Business Advantage

If you want to maximize the productivity of your business then you may well need to use an assessment center to make the most of it. So, why do you need the services of an assessment center?...

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How Psychology Can Help You Be a Better Manager

Novice managers often struggle to get the best out of their people because they labor under a one-dimensional view of what motivates their employees. In this article, Leslie Allan illustrates how a little psychology can return huge dividends....

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Why Work Life Harmony is Better Than Work Life Balance

Work/ life balance as we know it at present isn't working, because it's based on conflicting demands of employer and employee for a share of the 24/7 day. There simply isn't enough time to achieve everything - and its getting worse. Work Life Harmony is a more realistic approach....

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Using Job Recruiters in a Job Search

Using a job recruiter will help you manage your time, focus on suitable jobs, and improve results. The right recruiter will have a great deal of knowledge about the industry in which you want to work and the employers....

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