Posts Tagged Recovery
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State of the Union
President’s State of the Union Address Highlights Priorities for 2012 On Tuesday evening, Jan. 24, President Obama addressed Congress to lay out his priorities going into a contentious election year. Some of the issues he raised were taken right out of the HR policy playbook. …
January 30, 2012
| in Public Policy
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Feels Like Recession, But ...
Though economists say we are now well into our third year of recovery from the 2007-09 recession, high rates of unemployment, continued economic uncertainty, volatile markets and debt-burdened national economies have made many around the world feel like the Great Recession never ended. These factors are prompting many…
January 10, 2012
| in Trends
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HireHonor: Making a Difference in Veteran Hiring in America
During the month of November, the U.S. traditionally celebrates Veterans Day, focusing attention on those who have served our country through military service. It is a time to reflect not only on their contributions but also on their post-service needs, which have evolved over the years. One key challenge…
December 6, 2011 | in Workforce
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SHRM Jobs Outlook Survey Report
This survey examines hiring and recruiting trends across a six-month spectrum. The results for the fourth quarter of 2011 show that while jobs are being created at some companies, the pace will slacken as the end of the year approaches, and some employers are still struggling to find workers with skills…
November 2, 2011
| in Workforce
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Age-Related Determinants of Retirement Planning and Turnover: SHRM Foundation Research
Age-Related Determinants of Retirement Planning and Turnover Funded: November 2007 Completed: December 2010 Ruth Kanfer, Ph.D., School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology Executive Summary Retirement and Post-Retirement Work Intentions during an Economic Downturn Workforce aging represents one of the greatest HR…
April 8, 2011
| in Workforce
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Planning for Population Shifts
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the proportion of people younger than age 24 in the U.S. labor market is lower than at any other time since participation rates were first tracked more than 60 years ago. At the same time, the data show that workers…
March 11, 2011
| in Workforce
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2011: Time to Find the Right Workforce Mix
Now that organizations sense that the majority of recessionary job cutting and corporate downsizing has passed, it’s a good time for human resource managers and talent management strategists to reassess how the remaining workforce can meet the new needs of the company. The right workforce mix is unique…
February 27, 2011
| in Workforce
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New Model for Work-Life Balance on Wall Street?
I was summoned to a pitch by a PR guy a few weeks ago. The scene was typical of Wall Street: a swanky bar and two earnest would-be sources: Nick Leopard, 30 and Andy Blechman, 27. These guys were polished, young and had impressive suits and equally impressive resumes. Heck, they were…
February 14, 2011
| in Trends
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The Impact of the Recession on Employers
Ellen Galinsky and James T. Bond Economic recessions are associated with significant revenue and earning declines for most employers, and, consequently, with higher rates of unemployment and underemployment for American employees—as well as with other changes in life on the job. In order to better understand…
January 19, 2011
| in Trends
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CEOs Shift Leadership Approach in Tough Times
As CEOs ponder how deeply to cut costs during tough economic times, many are fine-tuning their internal operations, says a recent survey. They are bolstering customer service, internal communications and the quality of the company culture, according to the 2008 Management Action Programs Inc. (MAP) Quarterly CEO Survey. Managing internal change…
December 1, 2010
| in Workforce
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The Post-Recession Workplace Survey Report
The Post-Recession Workplace: Competitive Strategies for Recovery and Beyond presents the results of research conducted among SHRM members and HR practitioners around the globe about the business strategies that will define the post-recession workplace. This report also looks at innovative practices and staffing strategies for conducting business in the recovery…
December 1, 2010
| in Trends
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Retaining a Workforce That Wants to Quit
By Sharon Daniels The Conversation Blog, Harvard Business Review July 7, 2010 In each of the past three months, more employees quit their jobs than were terminated, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is good news for the economy but bad for individual businesses: when jobs become…
September 22, 2010
| in Workforce
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Forbes: HR’s Vital Role in Economic Recovery
SAN DIEGO—Steve Forbes believes the role HR must play in the economic recovery is vital. Forbes has long been known as an economic prognosticator and, in his vision, HR will be at the epicenter of the change needed to turn the global economy around. During his keynote speech…
September 8, 2010
| in Trends
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Moving Towards Recovery
NEW YORK—If you’re still doing business in recession mode, it’s time to start thinking proactively to get ahead in the next business cycle. “It goes to the notion that a crisis is a terrible thing to waste,” said Punit Renjen, chairman and…
September 8, 2010
| in Trends
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After the Recession, What’s Next?
The SHRM Special Expertise Panel compiles lists of trends and offers expert insight into a wide array of HR-related topics and trends as a way for SHRM to tap into the cutting-edge insights from the most experienced thought leaders in the HR field with this forward-looking piece of content. Some…
March 16, 2010
| in Trends
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Reengaging Employees in 2010
Though there are signs of recovery in the global economy, areas of weakness continue, especially in the labor market. HR professionals will be among the first to see signs of life return to the job market and any accompanying increase in turnover. With many disengaged employees staying put rather than…
March 16, 2010
| in Workforce
