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Monthly Archives: November 2010

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Here’s What HR Really Thinks of Employee Reviews…

Spoiler alert (or not?): HR officially hates performance reviews. Okay, maybe that’s a little harsh, but HR professionals sure don’t think very highly of them these days.

At least that was the indication from the results of a recent survey from Sibson Consulting, Inc. Continue reading

By in Survey Results

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Even Uncle Sam Has Retention Problems…And More News From This Week

While you were busy taking the inaugural ride on the official Farewell Season jet, starting a petition to make Spoonachos happen (can we, please?), or not being quite ready yet to call it water under the bridge,here’s what was happening in the world of workforce management this week…

Your employees might be more productive Continue reading if they would just simmer down now.

By in Week in Review

October job growth points to economic progress.

Latest BLS Report Shows Better-Than-Expected Job Growth in October

And yes, I meant to write “better.”

It seems there’s always some sort of surprise contained in the BLS’ monthly employment report.  Today, however, the surprise is actually kind of a pleasant one.  According to the latest Employment Situation Report, nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 in October – far surpassing economists’ expectations of 60,000 added jobs. Continue reading

By in BLS Reports, Insights & Trends

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