by Warren Bobrow | Jul 31, 2012 | Analysis, Leadership, Performance, Recruitment, Training and Development
No good HR process occurs in a vacuum. For instance, valid selection techniques impact recruitment strategy (are we bringing in the people who can do the job?) and training (what are the skills and abilities we’ll hire for and which ones will we develop?). The...
by Warren Bobrow | Jul 26, 2012 | Employee Engagement, Leadership, Performance, ROI, Training and Development
While the heated talk about a “war for talent” has come back into vogue, retaining people (good, bad and indifferent) can be a struggle. In analyzing your turnover situation, it is critical to look at 3 factors for people leaving: External. These include...
by Warren Bobrow | Jul 17, 2012 | 360 Feedback, Leadership, Performance, Talent Management, Training and Development
I am often asked to help companies implement multi-rater (aka 360-degree) feedback. This is a process where a person rates him/herself on a set of competencies along with his/her direct reports, boss, peers, and sometimes customers. Theoretically, seeing...
by Warren Bobrow | Jul 11, 2012 | Employee Engagement, Leadership, Performance, Talent Management, Training and Development
Listen, no one wants to be stuck in a dead-end job. Organizationally, it makes sense that employees who don’t see any opportunities to advance or use their skills in the future are going to be less satisfied and turnover at a more frequent rate than those who do. ...