http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 09:02:36 ESTCopyright 2012 Jay M Levi, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/hiring-a-key-employee-55201.htmBefore hiring a key manager, supervisor or sales professional, you should consider preparing an employment contract with a non-compete clause to protect your most valuable assets.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/hiring-a-key-employee-55201.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/employee-incentives---a-human-resource-tool-29747.htmThe current recession has put a damper on corporate hiring and has placed increased productivity demands on existing employees. Workers need ongoing training, information technology updates, and the latest high tech equipment to enhance their output. Beyond the tools that every competitive business provides, morale is a potent productivity tool. As employees nerves are stretched thinner in a work place that extracts more work from fewer workers, employee morale is vital.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:40:03 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/employee-incentives---a-human-resource-tool-29747.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/transforming-employees-into-advocates-33861.htmCustomers of organizations with employee brand advocates enjoy better customer service, greater anticipation of and ability to have their needs met, and more attentiveness to their voice and feedback. Learn how to transform your employees into advocates.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:26:43 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/transforming-employees-into-advocates-33861.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/10-wisdom-keys-to-keep-employees-longer-28173.htmIt is one thing to hire the employees you desire and require to get your vision on track towards fulfillment but it is yet another thing to ensure those people are fruitful and fulfilled to a point where they stay with your company long enough to make the impact you desire. The employee-employer relationship is such that there is mutual benefit. Learn how to keep your employees for longer periodsThu, 03 Jun 2010 00:50:43 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/10-wisdom-keys-to-keep-employees-longer-28173.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/business-advantages-of-diversity-in-the-workplace-24735.htmThe United States Office of Employment predicts that 29 percent of the U.S. labor force will be comprised of minorities by 2008. More importantly, it estimates that from 1998 to 2008 some 41 percent of the people entering the U.S. workforce will be minorities.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:15:16 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/business-advantages-of-diversity-in-the-workplace-24735.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/hiring-minority-workers-24737.htmThe United States Office of Employment predicts that 29 percent of the U.S. labor force will be comprised of minorities by 2008. More importantly, it estimates that from 1998 to 2008 some 41 percent of the people entering the U.S. workforce will be minorities.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:14:57 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/hiring-minority-workers-24737.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/hiring-multicultural-workers-24738.htmThe United States Office of Employment predicts that 29 percent of the U.S. labor force will be comprised of minorities by 2008. More importantly, it estimates that between 1998 and 2008 some 41 percent of the people entering the U.S. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:14:47 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/hiring-multicultural-workers-24738.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/ten-myths-about-multicultural-members-24739.htmMinorities in America are now one-third of the population and they spend over $2 trillion every year. This is a huge market for cooperatives all across the country.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:14:36 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/ten-myths-about-multicultural-members-24739.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/ten-myths-about-culturally-diverse-employees-24740.htmThe United States Office of Employment predicts that 29 percent of the U.S. labor force will be comprised of minorities by 2008. More importantly, it estimates that between 1998 and 2008 some 41 percent of the people entering the U.S. workforce will be minorities. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:14:25 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/ten-myths-about-culturally-diverse-employees-24740.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/what-is-cultural-diversity-24726.htmWhat is cultural diversity? Diversity is nothing more than a difference from the majority. In any culture there is a majority and many minorities. Culture is a set of norms that set standards for a society of what is acceptable behavior.Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:44:28 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/what-is-cultural-diversity-24726.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/the-hard-truth-about-soft-skills-13168.htmThere are 350,000 opinions (books) on "leadership" on Amazon. Corporate America can't seem to draw a consensus on what leadership is so it's really no big surprise that Corporate America can't figure out what soft-skills are and why they are important either. Here's the best way to put it. If it's a skill you need to perform your job, it's a technical or a performance skill. If it's something that makes you a better person, it's a soft-skill.Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:07:13 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/the-hard-truth-about-soft-skills-13168.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/team-leadership-12259.htmTeams arent simple. In order for a captain, manager or supervisor to lead a team successfully, h/she should be able to understand the basic dynamics of team. It is important to understand what team is ? Failure to do so can produce devastating outcomes for individuals, team and business. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:38:22 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/team-leadership-12259.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/management-shortfall-and-corporate-learning-9013.htmFrom new hires and mid-lever managers to c-suite or top-level management chiefs and even board directors, corporate learning is garnering an unprecedented level of attention in corporations around the world. Leadership is taking on new meaning. Up and coming executive are being recruited as much for their soft skills in teamwork, communication, sustainability, corporate responsibility and ethics as they are for their financial and strategic prowess.Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:41:06 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/management-shortfall-and-corporate-learning-9013.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/recruiting-must-be-more-than-just-skills-matching-doesnt-it-8027.htmNot forgetting the people part of Recruiting. It has to be more than just a skills matching service.Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:57:33 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/recruiting-must-be-more-than-just-skills-matching-doesnt-it-8027.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/how-to-write-performance-appraisal-report--a-supervisors-point-of-view-7929.htmBeing the appraiser one thing must be remembered that always give unbiased opinion but sometimes....Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:14:45 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/how-to-write-performance-appraisal-report--a-supervisors-point-of-view-7929.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/lessons-from-an-evil-boss-7449.htmLessons learned by a boss who pretended to fire me. Extremely important in the current climate.Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:47:27 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/lessons-from-an-evil-boss-7449.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/succession-planning-and-human-resources-management-7115.htmBeing the part of human resources team, I always try to know the reason behind any change occurred or planned to implement in the organizational structure. Likewise a layman, certain questions can also knock the mind including some of the possible:Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:54:54 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/succession-planning-and-human-resources-management-7115.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/human-resources-department-and-its-basic-functions-6939.htmSuccessful Organizations are running successfully due to effective HR Department. What are the Basic Functions of HRD, some of those are described briefly.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:58:22 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/human-resources-department-and-its-basic-functions-6939.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/the-thumper-principle-morphed-into-the-gambler-edict-6888.htmOffice politics, weighing up the idea of adding to conflict or saying nothing to keep the peace?Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:53:23 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/the-thumper-principle-morphed-into-the-gambler-edict-6888.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/when-is-the-time-building-your-career-6675.htmAn article on continuous learning. What stage of your life are you at your professional best?Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:06:46 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/when-is-the-time-building-your-career-6675.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/back-to-the-hr-futures-6395.htmComment on a recent conference on implementing Enterprise 2.0 and Recruiting 2.0 into the corporate world.Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:26:40 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/back-to-the-hr-futures-6395.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/new-world--new-work--new-education-6080.htmThis was the title of one of my very recent speech at a local business school, where I literally went mad, shouting and screaming at professors and teachers to help them realize what we all are doing to the future of our students!Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:24:44 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/new-world--new-work--new-education-6080.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/ive-finally-understood-the-apprentice-5586.htmAn overview of how Sales are an essential part of what we do everyday and that EVERYONE is responsible for it.Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:30:42 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/ive-finally-understood-the-apprentice-5586.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/greed-is-good-5328.htmMy view of the current economic times, Gen Y and pointers we should have been aware ofWed, 11 Feb 2009 08:14:41 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/greed-is-good-5328.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resourceshttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/the-art-of-being-wrong-5256.htmA view of risk taking in an organization. Will this be a lost art?Sun, 08 Feb 2009 10:39:33 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/business/human-resources/the-art-of-being-wrong-5256.htmTRCB.comBusiness / Human Resources