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Layoffs (Usually) Don’t Work and Why They Harm More Than Help

Workplace Psychology

In turn, lowered psychological health follows from this condition” (Muchinsky, 2006, p. Muchinsky, 2006, p. 2) and that it makes sense when it’s “part of a broader workforce strategy designed to align closely with the overall strategy of the business” (2009, p. Muchinsky wrote (2006, p. Hidden Costs of Downsizing.

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Evaluating Your Employer Brand

Cielo HR Leader

Also according to this study, the metrics/areas that have improved the most due to effective employer branding strategies include: Employee engagement (35% of responding organizations have experienced improvements). Brand awareness studies (36%). New-hire surveys and studies (36%). Brand awareness / perception (32%).

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The Top 13 HR Books That Every Professional Needs to Read

SquarePeg

From motivating employees, to retention strategies and shaping a company’s culture, here is a quick list of 13 HR books we think should be top of mind for any People professional when it comes to offseason reading. the kind of innovative work that pushes us forward, stretches our creativity, and truly satisfies us.

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This Workplace Merry-Go-Round Never Slows

TalentCulture

Hey, hiring plans across the board are favorable: According to the recent Vistage CEO confidence index survey , 62 percent of respondents plan to expand their workforce in the year ahead, up from 56 percent in the fourth quarter of 2013 and the highest since the first quarter of 2006. photo credit: mbtrama via photopin cc.

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How Citizens CHRO Susan LaMonica shepherds employees through transitions and acquisitions

HR Brew

After leaving JPMorgan in 2006, LaMonica took a five-year career hiatus for personal reasons. During her last four years with the bank, she was promoted to HR business partner roles, and most recently served as a managing director and HR executive for its global markets and investment banking arm.

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Upwork tapped this HR pro to make remote work ‘best in class’

HR Brew

I’ve been remote since 2006, and I try to integrate my personal experience to help others succeed in the virtual workplace. My goal is to act as a consultant and to bring knowledge and information, rather than just advocacy, to help the leaders I work with make great choices. What’s the most fulfilling aspect of your job? Working remotely.

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How Companies Identify Talent with Janine Nicole Dennis & Kage Spatz

Thrive Global

As a part of my HR Strategy Series, I’m talking to top experts in the field to teach prospects what hiring managers are actually looking for, while also supporting business leaders in their hiring and retention strategies. This was in 2006. Busyness is a societal sickness we have created to distract us from our own being.