Categories : *Human Resource Management
The Future of Human Resources: Creating Value
HR has come a long way from its roots, but how can it increase its relevancy in a new global business paradigm?
Diversity Training: Are All Methods Equal?
The workforce is more diverse than it has ever been, with the number of female, racial or ethnic minority, and older employees continuously increasing. With the change in worker composition, organizations are becoming increasingly focused on diversity training. But, are all methods equal? A recent article shows that some methods may be more effective than others.
Categories : Business Strategy Evidence Based Management HR Policy Human resource management Human Resources Strategic HR
The Future of HR: Bringing Human Resources into the 21st Century
The words “Human Resources” conjure up images of paperwork for some, but true HR professionals understand the value of effective human resource management. The time is ripe for HR leaders to step up to the plate. A new article by Peter Cappelli provides must-read tips for anyone looking to take a company’s people processes to the next level.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Ethical Leadership Inspires Trust and Employee Success
Besides for being the right thing to do, ethical leadership has distinct organizational advantages that lead to a more productive workplace.
Categories : *Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Process Evidence Based Management Job Attitudes Strategic HR
Restrictive Work Policies: Gaining Employee Buy-In
No one wants to have to enforce restrictive work policies, but managers often have to do just that. How can they get employee buy-in, when a policy is something their employees will naturally feel inhibited by? An analysis of four studies reveals an interesting technique for getting buy-in on restrictive work policies without altering the policies themselves.
Stretch Goals: Careful Timing Required
We’ve all heard that boredom leads to employee turnover. Conventional wisdom says continuing to challenge your employees over time with difficult assignments and stretch goals is vital to keeping their engagement high. But what challenges are the right challenges? A new study indicates that treating all your employees the same way might be a serious mistake.
Categories : Decision Making Evidence Based Management
Handle with Care: Ensuring That Downsizing Decisions are Made for the Right Reasons (IO Psychology)
Among the many personnel-related processes that organizations engage in, downsizing is undoubtedly one of the most dreaded by everyone involved. The employees themselves who lose their jobs often face financial hardships, while the employees who remain employed by the organization may face an increased workload and
Categories : *Harvard Business Review Business Strategy Decision Making Evidence Based Management Statistics
Using data to make smart decisions: 1 + 1 = It’s Not That Simple
Topic: Business Strategy, Decision Making, Evidence Based Management, Statistics Publication: Harvard Business Review (APR 2012) Article: Good Data Won’t Guarantee Good Decisions Authors: S. Shah, A. Horne, and J. Capellá Reviewed By: Megan Leasher When we were in grade school, we learned that 1 + 1 = 2. We
Categories : *International Journal of Selection and Assessment Assessment Evidence Based Management Selection
Unproctored Testing: Increasing the Applicant Pool to Combat Concerns with Cheating (IO Psychology)
Topic: Selection, Evidence Based Management, Assessment Publication: International Journal of Selection and Assessment (JUN 2012) Article: Offsetting Performance Losses Due to Cheating in Unproctored Internet-Based Testing by Increasing the Applicant Pool Authors: Richard N. Landers & Paul R. Sackett Reviewed By: Thaddeus Rada Unproctored Internet testing (UIT) has been a
Categories : *Journal of Managerial Psychology Evidence Based Management Personality Assessment Selection
You’ve Been Tagged: On the Potential Risks and Rewards of Obtaining Applicant Information from Social Networking Sites (Human Resource Management)
Topic: Selection, Evidence Based Management, Personality Assessment Publication: Journal of Managerial Psychology (2009) Article: Future Employment Selection Methods: Evaluating Social Networking Web Sites Authors: Donald H. Kluemper & Peter A. Rosen Reviewed By: Thaddeus Rada As social networking web sites (SNWs) such as Facebook and LinkedIn become ever more popular,