The Pros -- and Cons -- of Parenting Skills in the Workplace
By Kristen B. Frasch
A new survey finds female professionals in executive positions think raising children gave them skills which are portable to the workplace, but 45 percent of the female corporate executives polled also say they believe their career-growth prospects have been stymied "somewhat" by having children.
More Going Abroad
Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of 2,353 individuals said their employers viewed international experience as important or very important, compared to 63 percent last year, according to a survey by London-based global specialist recruiters Hydrogen Group.
More Transforming Work
By David Shadovitz
Yvette Cameron, a speaker at the upcoming 2012 HR Technology® Conference, will explore how social tools are changing the way work gets done.
More Talent Turnover Going Up ... Again
By David Shadovitz
After six years of declines, voluntary turnover rates among all full-time workers are on the rise again.
More The Future of HR
By Anne Freedman
The HR profession may be the best organizational function adept at understanding and dealing with the dynamic business environment of today -- and the future.
More Getting to 'Yes' with Mentoring
By Whitney Johnson
Author and corporate consultant sheds light on what successful mentoring is, and why senior executives should be involved in the process.
More ECI Helps Biaggi's Boost Reporting Capability
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More Manufacturer Implements Payroll and Workforce Management in Record Time . . . in the Cloud!
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More Helping First-Time Leaders
By Michael J. O'Brien/Talent Management Columnist
Long before the first organizational flow chart was ever even conceived, the question has been asked: Are great leaders born, or can they be created?
More Is Beer at Work Beneficial?
By Carol Harnett/Benefits Columnist
Can beer at work be a benefit?
More Digging Deeper into Criminal Checks
By Paul Salvatore/Legal Columnist
Due to employers' widespread use of criminal background checks and concerns about their unfair effect on protected classes, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently issued a much-heralded guidance on considering criminal history in employment decisions.
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