Succession planning is not about replacing an existing employee. The purpose is to prepare the organization and develop its "bench strength" for future organizational requirements. There are five elements to managing a succession process. 1. Identifying key positions for which...
I read recently about a spike in suicides in Europe that were apparently provoked by workplace troubles. Is this a recession issue, or is there something else going on? Yes and yes. The Economist, in its October 10, 2009 issue,...
With our current labour market, which includes four generations in the workplace and an increased reliance on migrant workers, diversity in the workplace is greater than ever. Not only are the work teams more diverse, but with a global market,...
Succession planning is a process, and to be successful the organization's chief staff officer and board leadership must prepare for succession planning before starting the actual process. Consider the four walls to a sturdy foundation. The four walls in the...
Controlling costs and staying flexible are important to nonprofits - especially during challenging economic times. Thus, some may implement a hiring freeze to control overhead, others may strive to build their volunteer base to handle more tasks, and some may...
Last month you wrote that employers tended to lay employees off earlier in the recession rather than later. I guess I'm surprised that you find this noteworthy. Doesn't it make sense that if you need to realize large cost savings...
With the cost of recruitment sourcing and selection for an entry level role at more than $22,000, your organization cannot afford to make a bad hire. Contributing to the cost of a bad hire is increased employee turnover, lost work...
The latest research in neuroscience is highlighting the importance of building strength in our physical bodies to improve the sharpness of our minds. In fact, there is compelling evidence that mind and body are so absolutely intertwined that it has...
I'm reading that we've probably hit bottom as far as the economy is concerned, and although the climb back may be slow, the recession will end eventually. What do you think will be the big people management challenges for organizations...
I have three people who report to me, and they generally carry out their responsibilities without any difficulties. But sometimes when I point out something that they haven't done correctly or on time, they say that they weren't clear on...
