Three Steps to Building Managers Who Build Talent
Think of the best manager you ever had. You might describe this manager as someone who helped you raise your game, believed in you, or brought contagious energy and creativity to the workplace. Managers are absolutely central to an effective organizational talent management strategy.
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Hot Topic: Pay / Merit Increases Survey- Deadline is November 20
The unique survey link was sent to all survey contacts on Thursday, November 13th. If a company needs their link resent to their survey contact they can email us at surveys@mranet.org or call 800.488.4845 ext. 3508 and request their insurance plans link.
Mary Hunter, SPHR and HRMetrics Certified, is your host for November. Mary holds the position of Senior HR Director, HR Information & Solutions and has over 25 years of experience in all facets of human resources management.
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ADA Amendments Act: What You Need to Know Bob Simandl, JD, Partner, Simandl & Murray identifies the changes to the American’s with Disabilities Act as a result of the Amendments Act and discusses the creation of programs and policies with employers to minimize legal vulnerability. Order the recorded MRA Webinar.
Now is the Time for Career Development and Planning November is National Career Development Month. How would you describe your career? Is it headed in a direction that you like? Do you have set goals and a plan to take you where you want to be? Though the economy may give you pause, it doesn’t mean you need to put your personal and professional development on hold. Now may be a great time to reexamine your goals, research career or job changes (even within your current company), and outline future steps.
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Our recent poll asked if employers are modifying their holiday parties and/or gift-giving programs in light of the current economic situation. Sixty-six percent of respondents indicated that they are not making any changes to their holiday party and/or gift-giving programs, while 9% indicated they are making changes by eliminating their holiday party and/or gift giving this year. Twenty five percent of respondents indicate they would be cutting back on their holiday and/or gift-giving budget or substituting other ideas.
Some of the ideas include: giving gifts cards or cash in lieu of a holiday party, hosting a holiday lunch but giving no bonuses, cutting back on gifts and holiday cards to clients, implementing a pot luck meal instead of hiring a caterer, arranging a local party or gift for remote employees instead of paying for travel arrangements to an all-employee company party, and charitable giving to needy causes.
Some employers feel that celebrating at year-end should not be scaled back but should continue as a way to recognize the hard work of their employees. Some view the holiday party itself as a way to relax and connect with co-workers in a casual and fun setting. Others feel that employees may come to expect a party or gift as an entitlement and do not appreciate the expense incurred by the company. However, one comment from the survey indicated that its company actually increased their budget for the holiday party/gifts. The rationale: good employees are too hard to find!
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the poll!
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