Author Archives: Cricket Maiden

Tracking attendance can become a nightmare if an organization does not have an effective means to do so. Time management is a huge part of the human resources problem, and can quickly become a serious issue if the process is … Continue reading →

The baby boom generation is approaching retirement in record numbers, and organizations across the country need to brace themselves for this large shift in talent resources. The good news, however, is that more employees approaching retirement than ever are willing … Continue reading →

It may come as no surprise that the strength of a brand has more to do with a company than just its sales. A strong brand can also have a huge effect on the efforts of an organization to recruit … Continue reading →

Flex time has become a popular scheduling choice at many organizations across the country. In a flex time arrangement, employees may choose to come in to work earlier, or later if they wish. Although the number of hours worked remains … Continue reading →

You might not think it, but worker absenteeism is actually one of the biggest expenses that an organization can face. With healthcare costs grabbing all the headlines, it’s easy to see how this important but low profile issue ended up … Continue reading →

Human capital is by far the most important asset to be found in any organization. No matter how advanced the technology involved, or how important the product, no organization can survive if it manages human resources in a poor and … Continue reading →

Conflict in an office environment can quickly lead to a downward spiral in productivity and morale. Learning to manage conflict and mediate is an essential skill for any human resources manager. Allowing conflict between workers to get out of hand … Continue reading →

The dress code of any professional company is oftentimes the subject of office complaints and general angst. On the one hand, you want the company to project a professional image to potential clients and employees. On the other, you want … Continue reading →

An employee that performs weakly is a serious detriment to any organization. Lost productivity alone can be a harmful drag on the company, but the attitudes engendered by weak performance are even more dangerous. Should an under performing employee not … Continue reading →

Employee assistance programs can offer an invaluable service to talented individuals that are in need. Although it is a difficult subject to quantify, it is likely that a company will lose a fair amount of employees because of personal problems … Continue reading →