HRS Fast News, 2nd Quarter 2009
HRS Quarterly Fast NewsWith our compliments, please enjoy the following news summary in 4 minutes or less. We compile this for you, because you're busy! Please reply with feedback or to change subscription status/contact info. More Than 3000 Respond to Employee Magnets & Motivators SurveyResults to our 5th annual survey are tallied and posted. "Advancement Opportunity" sweeps top spot while "Confidence in Immediate Supervisor" and "Company Reputation" build steam! View results. As results are broken down by demographics, executives speak to need for positive feedback and participative leadership. Getting Ready for the Economic Upswing: Preparing Leadership & Organizational DriveWith US economic indicators finally predicting a slow and stop to the recessionary "freefall," cautious optimism and preparation for rebound push to the forefront of thinking. The demand for HRS leadership assessment and workshops is up! With expectation that rebound is imminent, the HRSAC sees increased demand for SR2 assessment, pinpointing critical thinking, problem solving, workflow prioritization, multi-tasking and 4 other criteria. (There's nothing less common than sense.) Getting your team ready for the upswing is the best preparation for newfound success! CNN article on those already hiring! HRS Expands Expert Council: Richard Blomquist Joins TeamExpert talent and controlled growth are the keys to sustainable success. Top ranked on the Business Journal's Book of Lists for 14 years, HRS continues to add expert resources for a loyal and growing client base. Richard L. Blomquist joins our Expert Council! Please view Mr. Blomquist's article and bio. Be prepared for new education series. Legal Compliance Updates for Employers: New Laws in Effect!As reported in our last 2 quarterly newsletters, ADAAA, FMLA and Lily Ledbetter Act changes are already in effect. New this quarter are mandates for new I-9 version use effective April 3, COBRA Subsidy and more! E-Verify for Federal Contractors and City of Milwaukee Sick Leave requirements are still embattled and postponed. Keep a watchful eye! Please visit dol.gov or contact us for updates and answers! Social Networking Updates: Tweeting or Linking In?Still strong advocates that social networking can be an organizational disease with personal abuse and proper policy controls not in place, social networking can also be a tremendous positive, safeguards applied. An outstandingly convenient source for RSS news and updates of your choosing, HRS created a Twitter page, and we're just getting started. After only a few days, SHRM and various members of the media are already following our quick "tweets." Find us at twitter.com/askhrs. Also visit our survey results on Personal Internet Use. LinkedIn has been a great way to connect with old, current and new business stakeholders! Fight Juvenile Arthritis and Support Junior Achievement!Making continued progress the Arthritis Prevention, Control & Cure Act needs awareness and support. Juvenile Arthritis is still too far under the radar! Offering committee leadership and sponsorship to the upcoming Arthritis Walk - Waukesha, we invite our metro-Milwaukee area friends and associates to join us for this May 30 event. Event information. Support a Walk in your area. We further call attention to the Greater Southwest Chapter's upcoming "Salute to Summer's End" already in planning. HRS will be volunteering at Monday's JA Finance Park in Tempe, AZ! And Now for our Shameless Plugs... (Turn Away Now if You're Not Up for It!)
Newly Released HRS Publication Gains 5 Stars at Amazon!Outstanding in talent acquisition/assessment for 26 years and proud to serve employers of choice, our team KNOWS what top employers seek and what works in resumes. Our 6th edition "A Winning Resume... 7 Seconds to Success!" newly released and already ranked within the top 1% at Amazon for related search words. Team members and clients have "weighed in" over the years to help make this a succinct and powerful tool! More info at AskHRS.com/winningresume. Most Popular HRS Blog Articles this Quarter# 1: Employee Motivation is Volatile: Employers Must Both Create and Sustain It! Top Selling HRS Programs this QuarterEmployee Assessments for Training Needs Analysis, Trainability, Problem Solving and Leadership; 2009 Legal Changes Compliance Reviews; Leadership Development Workshops & Certifications |