Herman Trend Alert: The Future of Social Networking
Lots of people are discovering the power of social networking and investing their time and energy to make it work for them.
Herman Trend Alert: China — The Awakening Giant
The Chinese government projects its GDP will grow 8.3 percent this year, according to a report released by the official government agency the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Herman Trend Alert: Small Businesses Will Likely Lead the Recovery
Not surprisingly, many people who have not been able to find employment have chosen to go into business for themselves.
Herman Trend Alert: Customer Engagement Today and Tomorrow
The companies that will survive are the ones that engage their customers.
Herman Trend Alert: Telecommuting to a Better Bottom Line
A Cisco study on telecommuting found that telecommuting significantly increased employee productivity, work-life flexibility and job satisfaction.
Herman Trend Alert: Consumer Confidence Looking Up
The Consumer Confidence Index is now at its highest level in eight months.
Herman Trend Alert: Older Employees’ Better Coping Skills Mean Better Engagement
As businesses strive to “get lean” and increase productivity, U.S. workers (like their counterparts worldwide) are reporting they are overloaded.
Herman Trend Alert: ‘Crowdcruiting’ — Doing More with Less
One of the gurus of recruiting, Peter Weddle has coined the term “crowdcruiting,” which suggests drawing on under-utilized employer resources as an alternative to burning out current recruiting staffs.
Herman Trend Alert: New Rules for Engagement
A new study indicates that employers can maximize the strength of their workforces and optimize worker productivity by using best practices, geared to the various generations.
Herman Trend Alert: Learning on the Go
Bringing distance learning to mobile web.
Herman Trend Alert: The Downsides of Cutting Training
Lack of continued training could spell extra cost in the end, say experts.
Herman Trend Alert: HR Strategic Initiatives for Today and Tomorrow
These challenging times necessitate what we describe as ‘enlightened leadership.’