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Cross-Border Workforce Issues: Worker Qualifications and Virtual Teams

December 8, 2015   

Globalization continues to march steadily forward, and the HR and talent management functions of your company are no exception. Workers are recruited and deployed to just about anywhere in the world with an Internet connection, which can create some real headaches for your department in a variety of areas. Two areas that deserve special consideration […]

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Achieving Flow in the Workplace

December 8, 2015   

Everyone wants things to flow in the workplace. But how about you, yourself? Have you ever had that experience of intensity where you’re so focused and everything is working just right and you feel unstoppable? Now imagine cultivating those kinds of experiences in the workplace on a regular basis. Proponents of flow claim companies can […]

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Beware Workers’ Compensation Opt-Out

December 8, 2015   

Every company wants to save a little (or a lot) of money here and there to help the bottom line. But it is also possible to take cost cutting too far. One area where I see this happening is with workers’ compensation. There’s a disturbing trend on the rise, and it’s important to examine it […]

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What It’s Like to Work at McKinsey & Company

December 7, 2015   

One of the many elements of creating a great talent management strategy is looking at how the best are doing things. According to Entrepreneur.com, McKinsey & Company is one of those leaders, as they made the list of the Top 10 Companies to Work for in 2015.

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In the Face of a Changing Workplace, How Can You Connect With and Appreciate Remote Employees?

December 7, 2015   

Remote employees are no longer an anomaly—they’re becoming more of the norm not just in the U.S., but the world, and while the advantages of these employees can be tremendous, talent management leaders are looking at how to ensure they’re well-trained, part of the company culture, and appreciated.

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