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Be BAD: employee suggestion program cuts costs, increases profits.(Buck-A-Day campaign)
Companies that are looking for ways to cut down on operating costs may try employing employee suggestion programs to determine under which areas would cost-cutting measures be undertaken. Service Quality Institute is an effective source of these programs. The company designed an innovative employee suggestion program, called Buck-A-Day, which outlines steps in improving business prospects including reducing costs, enhancing quality, mitigating delays and generating additional earnings.
Decision enabling in the communications industry: using data warehousing technology.
The use of data warehousing has been generating considerable attention in the communications industry, where members are confronted with a variety of marketing challenges. Through the adoption of data warehousing tools, companies may be able to determine potential clients, thereby increasing their revenue potential. Data warehousing procedure further helps companies improve segmentation and reduce the time and money allocated for analyzing information.
'ESS': helps balance work-life issues.(employee self-service)(Cover Story)
The need for employees to balance work and life issues has prompted business owners to adopt the concept of employee self-service (ESS) in human resource management. ESS actually dwells on the use of up-dated, accurate and user-friendly information in addressing the needs of employees. ESS systems may also be used in conjunction with the Internet to allow employees perform back-office operations and other financial transactions.
Cultural management is an integral component of corporate success, as it determines the performance and productivity of employees. Company owners who are looking forward to acquiring long-term growth may be able to do so by creating an ideal atmosphere for their staff. It would likewise help to inform employees about specific policy changes, announcements and expectations to encourage their cooperation.
Recent case law clarifies managers' obligations.
It is the legal responsibility of company owners to oversee the welfare of their employees, as shown in the case involving United Grain Growers (UCG) and its employee, Jack Wallace. Wallace sued UCG after he was relieved from the job despite a satisfactory performance. According to the decision released by the Supreme Court of Canada, UCG acted in bad faith when it dismissed Wallace without reasonable cause.
Survey reports: baby-boomers now face age factor when searching for a job.
Majority of baby-boomers experience difficulties in finding jobs due to age factors, as revealed by a survey conducted by Exec-U-Net. Survey results suggest that the number of interviews and the length of job search tend to diminish with age. It was also revealed that it may take longer for currently employed applicants to find a job compared to those who are in transition.
The Y2K problem won't go away (even if you have it right).
The year 2000 computer problem (Y2K) is the most alarming issue to be faced by company owners as they enter the new millenium. Although a few industry specialists have expressed optimism that the event would create negligible impact on the business sector, many believe otherwise. To address these challenges, corporate owners are advised to discuss their remediation measures with top-level managers and rank-and-file employees to ensure that the entire staff are properly informed about Y2K guid...
Why traditional hiring systems don't work.
Human resource managers who employ innovative tools for hiring employees are often rewarded with increased productivity and better workplace relations. Basically an employee hiring system that takes account of the competencies and inherent weaknesses of applicants results in a high degree of organizational effectiveness. One of the most promising hiring systems was designed by Select International, a multinational firm specializing in a variety of human resource management services.
