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For more than 25 years, Roberta Matuson, president of Human Resource Solutions, has helped leaders in Fortune 500 companies and small to medium-size businesses create exceptional workplaces leading to extraordinary results. As a seasoned consultant, Roberta is considered a leading authority on leadership and the skills and strategies required to earn employee commitment and client loyalty.She is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Suddenly in Charge: Managing Up, Managing Down, Succeeding All Around and is a highly sought after speaker, consultant and executive coach.
Category Archives: Talent Acquisition and Retention
It’s Not About the Money
In a recent conversation, it was pointed out to me that people were leaving their employers for “miniscule raises.” If you believe this is really why people are leaving then you are only fooling yourself. People leave because they are unhappy in their current situation and/or they feel disconnected from the organization. It’s that simple. [...]
How You Can Limit Employee Turnover
Survey after survey shows that employees are primed and ready to flee, the moment a better offer comes along. Yet, most employers are doing little to prevent this from happening. Most recently, the Corporate Executive Board (CEB), a research and advisory services company recently announced research that indicates companies’ failure to manage and retain [...]
Tips to Engage Your Summer Hires
Things are about to heat up in your office. It’s called the influx of summer hires into your company. Here are six cool ideas to maximize the power of summer hires: Sodafest-Since many summer hires are under the legal drinking age, we recommend having a sodafest (rather than a beer bust) to welcome new hires [...]
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Recruiting 2.0
Are you using 1.0 recruiting methods to bring on Generation 2.0? No wonder why you are having a difficult time filling entry-level positions or those positions that are well suited for newly minted grads. That saying, “if you can’t beat them, join them” is ringing quite true in the world of recruitment. Here are some [...]
Will You Have Any Employees Left in 2011?
Workers are poised for a mass exodus next year, according to a poll of more than 1,400 workers in North America by Right Management. Employees are feeling increasingly restless and intend to leave in droves if opportunities open up in the job market. Eighty-four percent of the employees polled say they plan to look for [...]
It’s Not Rocket Science
It’s not rocket science. Although from the way some companies treat their employees, you might think it is. I recently came across this blog posting on Fast Company titled, What Happens When You Really Meet People’s Needs . The author tells of his experience at the Ritz Carlton, which is known throughout the world for [...]
Is Top Talent Overrated?
Some people believe top talent is overrated. These same people make excuses as to why their mediocre performers are doing mediocre work and providing mediocre service. Think about how different these companies would be if management decided to replace these people with workers who are tops in their field. Companies that have recently fired people [...]
Do Part-time Workers Really Want to Work or is Management Making Poor Hiring Decisions?
I was checking out at the supermarket this morning when I heard three seasoned employees discussing whether or not part-timers really want to work. The oldest employee commented how part-timers don't want to work because many quit after a week on the job. His co-worker, who appeared to be a baby boomer, politely pushed back [...]
Employees Taking Flight
Let’s admit it. At some point in your career you’ve played this scene over and over in your head. Cue music. The song, Take This Job and Shove It is streaming in your mind, as you enter your boss’s office. You then eloquently deliver the news. “I’m out of here!” as you dump your office [...]
Retaining Top Talent in Turbulent Times
Employees are both exhausted and fed up. Don't believe me? A recent survey from Adecco Group North America highlights the increased dissatisfaction workers in America have with their employers. According to the survey: 54% of employees plan to look for a new job as soon as the economy turns around. Sentiment is even stronger among [...]
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