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Staffing Employees: Extraordinary Human Resources
With the world getting smaller and the global economy getting more competitive, strategic staffing is more important than ever. The growing legions of increasingly skilled, educated, and talented people who have chosen to work through staffing firms provide the ideal solution to human resource challenges. - Read the article.


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   Platinum Authors

Don Doman - Click Here To Read Don's Articles - Don Doman is a published author of self-help books on small business. He and his wife own Ide as and Training, which supplies business training products to organizations around the world. Don and Peg also own and operate PNW Video Productions, which produces video productions for distribution and internet viewing.


Dr. Fathi El-Nadi (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Dr. Fathi's Articles - Certified Crosby College TQM Instructor; Management & HR Development Senior Consultant to a number of Egyptian & Arab enterprises across the Middle East. - Rated by The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) as Senior HR Professional due to his significant contributions to prominent Multinationals in the US, The Gulf, and Egypt. - Had held senior Management, HR, and Training positions in SOM, Johnson Wax, General Motors, and Bristol Myers Squibb. - Currently teaching Management, HR, Strategic Management, and OB at a member of prominent private universities in Egypt. - Management & HR Development consultant to USAID, CIDA, DANIDA & IFC on development projects in Egypt. - Professor, Strategic Management & HR Development (The Arab Academy for Science & Technology / AUC) - Consultant & Member, The National Committee for Faculty & Leadership Development Project (FLDP), a 7 year World Bank Funded project to enhance the quality of Higher Education in Egypt. - Consultant to a number of Egyptian State universities on Strategic Planning & Quality Improvement projects.


Jennifer Loftus (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Jennifer's Articles - Astron Solutions gets our articles from our bi-weekly e-zine, Astronology. Astronology utilizes a number of authors, each with their own fields of interest and expertise. All authors are employees of Astron Solutions unless otherwise noted. If you'd like to sign up for your FREE bi-weekly edition of Astronology, please visit visitor.constan tcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101600060994 and fill out the required information. A bit about Astron Solutions: Astron Solutions is a New York-based consulting firm dedicated to the delivery of human resource consulting services and supportive technology. We work nationwide to develop and implement human resource programs that support the strategic direction of organizations through the creation of a positive employee relations environment. For more information and complete contact information, please visit our website.


Jeanie Marshall (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Jeanie's Articles - Jeanie has an M. S. in Human Resource Development concentrating in Organization Development. She consults by phone in the areas of personal and organization development. As an Personal Development Consultant and Coach, Jeanie helps people to find the power within themselves. She uses traditional resources and innovative approaches to help her clients move from where they are to where they want to be. One of her greatest gifts as a consultant and coach is to hold the vision of her clients' true desires until they're able to step into the vision. Her consultation sessions are playful, inspiring, and transformative. She says, "the most joyous part of my professional life is working one-on-one with clients, which is a partnership of co-creative, empowering ideas." She's the author of multiple books, web sites, CD albums and other personal development products. She has been actively involved in the human potential movement for more than twenty-five years. She is a mentor, coach, facilitator, organizational development consultant, personal development consultant, and a writer. Portal to all her web sites is JeanieMar shall.com.


Lisette Howlett (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Lisette's Articles - Lisette Howlett has a unique range and breadth in HR and a track record of achievement spanning 15 years with global Human Resources in blue chip companies and 5 years in local government and the public sector. This includes extensive global HR project and content leadership and internal/external HR consulting covering UK, U.S., Switzerland, Europe, and Asia. Additionally Lisette is founder of HireScores.com a website which provides independent information and real life feedback on all aspects of recruitment – serving the needs of candidates, recruiters and hiring companies. She writes and presents on recruitment matters with particular emphasis on recruitment, recruitment effectiveness, integrated talent management, the people and organisation side of M&A, the role of HR, strategic HR and global HR.


Robin Throckmorton - Click Here To Read Robin's Articles - Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR is the President/Executive HR Strategist with strategic HR, inc., a human resources management consulting firm located in Cincinnati, OH. Strategic HR, inc. was a winner in 2008 and 2009 of the Regional Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Small Business Excellence 10 under 10 Award. Robin has been a consultant for over 13 years with healthcare, manufacturing, service, and non-profit organizations creating solutions to help them recruit and retain the best and the brightest employees. Robin is the co-author of Bridging the Generations Gap. She is a frequent speaker for professional associations and conferences on the topics of generational differences, retention, recruitment strategies, and labor trends. Robin is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Xavier University facilitating classes HR Management. She was also recently recognized as an Enterprising Women of the Year Finalist. Robin holds a BS from Purdue University in Management and a MA in Labor and Employment Relations from UC. Robin is also certified as a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR). She regularly volunteers for advisory and leadership roles


Arupa Tesolin (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Arupa's Articles - Arupa is a leading Intuition Speaker, Trainer and Grassroots Innovation Coach who has authored two breakthrough books on business intuition and innovation. "Ting! A Surprising Way to Listen to Intuition & Do Business Better," was rated 4-Stars, the highest, by Training Magazine US and "Spark - Raise Your Mind to the Power of Infinity & Create Anything." With an enlightened perspective that balances learning and scientific elegance, Arupa brings her audiences invaluable know-how on how to efectively tap new sources of innovation capital and maximize the return on imagination. She lectures internationally and delivers Innovation Workshops through her company Intuita. Arupa has published over 100 articles in top international publications in Innovation, Management & Training and has been a guest on both radio and television. Arupa is the Canadian Partner for Learning Paths International, a performance improvement consulting company that specializes in getting employees up-to-speed 30-50% faster. www.learningpathsinternational.com


   Gold Authors

Donna Flagg - Click Here To Read Donna's Articles - Donna Flagg spent 15 years in sales, management and training before becoming a consultant specializing in organizational development and its relationship to business results. Her management career began in sales at CHANEL, and before branching out on her own to launch Krysalis, she spearheaded a new training function within the Investment Banking Division at Goldman Sachs. After earning a BA from Rutgers University and gaining experience on the front lines of Corporate America, Donna went on to attend New York University’s Graduate School of Education where she obtained a Masters Degree in Organizational Development and Human Resource Management, and a post graduate degree in Business Education. She has also been a visiting instructor and speaker at New York University through Delta Pi Epsilon. In addition, she speaks at various conferences including those conducted by The Business Leadership Network and The Conference Board. Donna is currently a blogger on ExpertBusinessSource.com and frequently quoted in the press for her workplace expertise. She has also been a guest on The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, Life’s Work with Lisa Belkin and The Joan Hamburg Show.


Allison Grace - Click Here To Read Allison's Articles - Allison Grace, CEBS, CCP, CMS, is President and Founder of Instant HR Solutions and a human resources professional with more than eighteen years of experience. As a consultant, Allison has worked with companies in various industries including hedge funds, technology, oil and gas development, recruiting and accounting. Combined with technical training and professional certifications, Allison’s practical experience includes working in all aspects of human resources and partnering at the CEO level to establish HR programs that support the strategic objectives of the business. Her extensive experience includes benefits, compensation, legal compliance, performance management, employee relations, recruiting and termination.


Cissy Pau - Click Here To Read Cissy's Articles - Cissy Pau, Principal Consultant of Clear HR Consulting Inc. (www.clearhrconsulting.com), has a winning track record of more than 13 years in Human Resources management. Cissy has earned a reputation as a leading HR expert in the Vancouver and Lower Mainland business communities. This HR expert specializes in and is passionate about developing and implementing practical HR policies, procedures and systems for companies experiencing growth and change. As an advisor and partner to business owners on strategic and tactical HR matters, Cissy relentlessly delivers HR solutions that are realistic, practical and easy to implement, while fully supporting the business' financial and operational goals. Learn more about HR services at www.clearhrconsulting. com/services/index.html, or visit her human resources blog at www.clearhrconsulting.com/blog/.


Tom Hannemann - Click Here To Read Tom's Articles - Tom Hannemann is Principal of Advance Yourself Career Services - www.advance-yourself.com.au - a firm dedicated to helping executives, managers and professionals advance their career by developing their resumes, helping them respond to selection criteria and helping them prepare for interviews. He has been Seek's resident resume writing expert since October 2000 and is the preferred resume writing service of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Recruitment firms, executive coaches and migration consultants refer their clients to him to ensure that they obtain the competitive advantage they need to become contenders for the best career opportunities. With an MBA from the University of Melbourne and an undergraduate degree majoring in Psychology, 10 years experience as an HR practitioner and manager and a further 10 years as a management consultant specialising in HR management, recruitment, organisational change and leadership development, Tom has the credentials needed to ensure that your resume is sufficiently persuasive to convince recruiters and employers to include you amongst the chosen few from the multitude.


Tim Schneider - Click Here To Read Tim's Articles - Tim Schneider is the President and founder of Soaring Eagle Enterprises, Inc. His mission, as well as that of his company, has always been "Committed Only to Your Success." Over the past fifteen years, Mr. Schneider has become one of the most sought after speakers, instructors and professional facilitators in the nation. Renowned for both his style and the content of his messages, Tim delivers powerful messages about customer service, team work, leadership, communication and personal success. Stylistically, he brings an unparalleled enthusiasm, passion and power to his speaking and teaching which always infects his audience. His love of teaching and speaking becomes obvious within the first few minutes of each presentation. Equally obvious is his sense of humor and desire to make each session enjoyable and fun. You will also quickly see that Mr. Schneider never reads from a script and is very animated and in a constant state of motion while working. Read more at: www.soaringeagleent.com/schneider.htm< /a>


Kylie Hammond - Click Here To Read Kylie's Articles - Kylie Hammond is the CEO of Amazing Results Group (ARG) a company that is at the forefront of exciting developments within the Executive Coaching, Business Mentoring and related Human Capital Management (HCM) industries. Kylie also has an Executive Search & Coaching business, you can visit www.kylieh ammond.com.au for more information. Kylie Hammond has over 15 year’s business experience and is a leader in the HCM & Talent Management industry. Kylie established ARG after identifying a void in the market to provide candidate-centric Executive Search, Talent Management, Executive Coaching & Mentoring Programs. Working hands-on in the business as an Executive Search Consultant, HCM Consultant and Executive Coach; Kylie is engaged to provide confidential advice to companies’ at the most senior levels of the organisation and address their strategic HCM requirements. Visit www.kylieh ammond.com.au or www.argroup.com .au


Graham Little - Click Here To Read Graham's Articles - Dr Graham Little is founder of OPD International specialising in applying his SHRM model in small and large organisation. He has written nine books on leadership, numerous articles and coaching workbooks. His speciality is human behavior and development in authority systems and he has been a consultant to large and small organisations for thirty years. He has also researched social science for thirty years and has his own web site at www.grlph ilosophy.co.nz. He is an Associate Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Management, Member of the New Zealand Institute of Chemistry, Member of the Human Resource Institute of New Zealand and Member of the Institute of Directors. He can be contacted via info@opdco ach.com. OPD International (www.opdcoach.com ) is a web based system for achieving improved alignment between business strategy and goals and staff behaviour that will guide team leaders: (1) to better identify the ideal actions that enable the best possible result; (2) to engage staff minds with the ideals; (3) to increase staff professionalism so that the ideals are acted out more often, more precisely and with greater intensity. The result is improved performance.


John M. Beane (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read John's Articles - John's interest in human character and behavior started while working for a state agency and continued during the time he operated his own retail business for ten years. As he created and presented training on various topics, as an independent consultant, all over the United States, Canada and Europe and later helped many companies “streamline” processes to achieve maximal productivity his main interest continued to be human character. For the past 20+ years he has studied, researched, and taught emotional intelligence and character development and their impact on hiring and productivity. He has helped numerous clients take the guesswork out of finding the right people to staff their companies while improving their bottom line by decreasing employee turnover and creating a more productive staff. John combines his background in management and interaction with a variety of people in a multitude of jobs with his study and research of human character. He is able to help existing employees achieve their maximum potential.


G.J. Miller - Click Here To Read G.J.'s Articles - The PartnerFirm Associates' collective expertise represents a full service National and International Human Resources offering,specializing in leadership and organization effectiveness. All of our HR Business Partners have a values based business orientation. We have been providing outsourced HR support for companies in North America for over 8 years and have combined experience delivering HR support to organizations in multiple countries over the past 20 years. The PartnerFirm, has located its Corporate head office in Canada with satellite operations and partners in the U.S. and Europe. Gay is the founder of The PartnerFirm Inc. She is a professional speaker and has had several articles published on topics related to Human Resources, Leadership and Values. During her career, she built HR departments from the ground up both nationally and internationally. At the Corporate level she managed 11 HR professionals in 9 countries. Easily transitioning the divide between strategic and tactical levels she is known for her ability to quickly assimilate information and provide business oriented solutions. www.thepart nerfirm.com info @thepartnerfirm.com 905-543-0681


Louise Pope - Click Here To Read Louise's Articles - Louise has accumulated over 15 years of recruitment experience in the UK and Australia. After successfully managing teams for one of the world's largest finance recruiters, Louise transferred to the Sydney office in April 1999 to launch the Australian operations. Leading the Accounting and Finance divisions Louise launched new offices, and new product lines, managing the group through significant growth. After 10 years with this global listed recruitment company, in 2004 Louise founded Aequalis Consulting. www.linkedin.com/in/louisepope


Louis Trahan - Click Here To Read Louis's Articles - Having traveled extensively to over 27 countries, Louis has liaised and conducted training for business people worldwide. A prolific public speaker and successful trainer Louis was a panelist at the International Chamber of Commerce's World Congress held in Quebec City . Always seeking opportunities and creative solutions to help his fellow entrepreneurs, Louis launched Last Minute Training (ww w.lastminutetraining.ca), one of the first companies to offer top quality training at discounted prices. This new venture connects entrepreneurs, human resource managers and certified professionals with highly sought after professional development training for a fraction of the cost, while helping training vendors increase their bottom line. Last Minute Training's extensive list of computer and corporate training makes it easy to find the training you need at prices you can afford. Check out their exce l training in Toronto to see what we mean!


Leslie Allan - Click Here To Read Leslie's Articles - Leslie Allan is Managing Director of Business Performance Pty Ltd; a management consulting firm specializing in people and process capability. He has been assisting organizations for over 20 years, contributing in various roles as project manager, consultant and trainer for organizations large and small. Leslie is also the author of five books on training and change management and is the editor of a practical guide on managing projects. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Management and the Quality Society of Australasia. He also serves as a member of the Divisional Council of the Australian Institute of Training and Development.


Deborah Kimmett - Click Here To Read Deborah's Articles - This funny woman is every H.R's manager's dream. She knows that human beings are what makes for good business. For 25 years, she was associated with the famous Second City as an actor, teacher, and mentor. She was one of the four architects of their Corporate Training Program and then in 2001 formed her own company Wit With Widsom. She is a brilliant and hilarious communicator who does keynotes, workshops and interactive seminars. For a small team building session or as a way to kick off your next big corporate event Deborah can be funny then motivational then act as your emcee. She is a dream come true for any event planner. Ms Kimmett has trained thousands of business people to deal with Change, Communcation, and Creativity. You will learn how to stay flexible, networking skills and how to take risks in the moment. Ms Kimmett appears regularly on CBC television at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival and is a veteran of The Debaters, for CBC Radio One. She is an author of eight plays and the book Reality is Over Reality.


Michael Shuster - Click Here To Read Michael's Articles - Whether you are still working towards your first time at investing in real estate, or you are looking to expand into other methods of investing in real estate, our program will take you from beginner investing to expert investing! Offering Real Estate Investment Training Programs, Joint Venture Deals, and Private Mentoring for real estate investors of all levels!


Derek Stockley - Click Here To Read Derek's Articles - Derek Stockley is a training, learning and performance consultant based in Melbourne, Australia. His website (www.dere kstockley.com.au) contains over 100 articles designed to help people and organisations do more. His consulting business covers public training programs and in-house assignments. Derek's main focus is improving performance, whether it be at the individual or organisational level. His current focus revolves around employee engagement.


Jill Frank (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Jill's Articles - Jill Frank is a Certified Executive Career Coach and Consultant, located in Tampa, who helps companies prepare for success tomorrow by leveraging the talent within their organization today. Jill began her career in Human Resources as a Generalist. Since that time, she has collaborated with top executives to develop competency profiles and select executives for leadership positions; coached leaders to create effective employee development plans; designed training programs; and created strategic plans to forecast and fill future vacancies. Jill has successfully developed internal career development programs to encourage professional growth within organizations and reduce the turnover of valuable employees. Jill has additional experience as a consultant to executives in career transition and to organizations building leadership teams following a merger or reorganization. Jill holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Saint Leo University in Florida and has completed Executive Career Coach training from The Career Coach Institute. Jill is a member of the International Association of Coaches and Coachville.


Trisha McFarlane (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Trisha's Articles - Trisha McFarlane is a Regional HR Director in an agency environment with 15 years experience. My prior HR experience was gained with one of the "Big 4" public accounting firms. My interests are primarily around how HR is evolving from the tired "we want to be at the table as a partner" view to how HR can be interactive and how HR can truly be more than administration driven. I believe HR is a field that is going to be revolutionized by social media. I have a Master's in HR Management from Webster University and a B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Political Science from the University of Missouri. I am also a working mother of 5 year old twins with a great hubby and two dogs I adore.


Rick Dacri - Click Here To Read Rick's Articles - Rick Dacri is one of those rare individuals who can take difficult employee issues, sort through their complexities, and find solutions for employers that make sense. Dacri brings more than 25 years of experience in senior management, organizational development, and human resources, all in one package. He has consulted to a wide variety of industries, large and small, always brings to the table a practical approach, sound advice, and a sense of humor. Dacri’s consulting firm, Dacri & Associates, LLC helps senior managers and HR professionals improve employee performance and organizational. Rick connects with people in a positive and challenging way to offer practical solutions. Dacri is also a recognized national speaker and has authored nearly 100 articles for a number of business publications. He has been an adjunct professor at Clark University, Assumption College and Fitchburg State College, where he has taught courses in management, human resource management and organizational behavior. He can be reached at www.dacri.com; rick@dacri.co m or 207-967-0837.


Jessica Ollenburg (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Jessica's Articles - Jessica Ollenburg is President & CEO, HRS-Human Resource Services, Inc., celebrating more than 25 years of global success providing management solutions and research related to HR and Organizational Development to employers of choice: Fortune-rated, midmarket and emerging. Educator, Entrepreneur, Author and Senior Management Consultant, Jessica's bio is available at www.AskHRS.com/our-ceo.htm


Dia Sutton - Click Here To Read Dia's Articles - Go to www.sutt onenterprises.org Dianne Floyd Sutton is President of Sutton Enterprises, author, trainer, educator, facilitator, expert witness, coach and actor. She has twenty-five years of combined experience in Human Resource Development (HRD) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) training. And she has twenty years of business experience as Sutton Enterprises. She has the skills to create a safe learning environment where diverse participants are able to ask questions, experiment with new behaviors and make mistakes. She also has the ability to present models and techniques in a straight forward and clear manner so that they are easier to remember and utilize. Ms. Sutton She was a mathematics instructor in the St. Louis, Missouri Public School System while attending graduate school at Washington University. Before founding Sutton Enterprises in 1987, she held a variety of positions at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in training and employee development. Her most recent publication is Workplace Etiquette: A Guide to Thriving and Surviving in Today’s Workplace.


Lola Kakes - Click Here To Read Lola's Articles - Lola Kakes is the CEO and chief visionary of EffortlessHR.com, an Internet based human resource management system for small to mid-sized companies. Lola developed EffortlessHR.com as an affordable, comprehensive program to give entrepreneurs time to focus on their business while developing their employees.


Tina Hamilton - Click Here To Read Tina's Articles - Tina Hamilton, PHR, is CEO and Founder of hireVision Group, Inc, a Human Resources company focusing on Hiring Management and HR DirectLink Services. Former owner of a multi-million dollar staffing service franchise, Tina successfully sold back the franchise and used the profits (and her passionate, entrepreneurial spirit) to launch hireVision in 2002 to make HR services available and affordable to any size business. With over 20 years in the field of Human Resources, Tina has a depth and breadth of expertise in compliance, hiring practices, employee relations issues, small business start-up, corporate HR practices and networking and leadership expertise. Well-respected in the business community, Hamilton is also a sought-after speaker and a monthly columnist. Beyond all of the skills, knowledge and rules of HR, Tina’s mission is to preserve - and often reintroduce - the "human" element of the HR function. Learn more about hireVision Group at www.hirev isiongroup.com, or contact Tina directly at tin a@hirevisiongroup.com. This is a company and a leader you’ll be happy you know.


   Silver Authors

Judith Lindenberger - Click Here To Read Judith's Articles - The Lindenberger Group provides training, coaching and human capital consulting to individuals and organizations. Judith Lindenberger, Principal, received a BA in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA in Human Resource Management from Drexel University. In her spare time, Ms. Lindenberger serves as President of the Board of Directors of The Center for Innovative Family Programs, Vice President of the Board of Directors of the YWCA of Trenton, New Jersey and Board Member, Hopewell Valley Regional Board of Education. For more information, call 609.730.1049, e-mail us at i nfo@lindenbergergroup.com or visit our Web site at www.lin denbergergroup.com. If you want to enhance your organization’s or your own performance, we would be delighted to work with you to reach your business goals.


Ari Rosenstein - Click Here To Read Ari's Articles - Ari is the Director of Marketing at CPEhr, a leading California Human Resources Outsourcing and Consulting firm. Ari joined CPEhr in 1995 and has helped sell and marketing its Human Resources Consulting services since that time. With 27 years experience in the California market, CPEhr offers an array of integrated human resources services that includes: workers’ compensation administration, risk management, employee administration, human resources and labor law compliance, payroll and tax administration, benefits administration and compliance, training and recruiting.


Lu Vorise Dahlman - Click Here To Read Lu Vorise's Articles - Lu Vorise Dahlman is Founder and President of The LVD Group, where she coaches and recruits individuals and groups with creative and empowering techniques, rare to Corporate America. She is an out of the box thinker who encourages others to look deep within to discover their inner talents and core strengths. She has a contagious energy, which draws out the best in her clients. Throughout Lu Vorise's professional career, she has held various consulting assignments: Sr. HR Recruiting Consultant to Allstate Insurance, Towers Perrin ISR and United Airlines. Lu Vorise can be contacted at: lv@thelvd group.com or via her website: www.thelvdgrou p.com


Roger Plachy - Click Here To Read Roger's Articles - Roger Plachy and Sandy Plachy are a husband-wife human resources management consulting team. Their interest in results-oriented thinking and managing employee performance led them to establish the Job Results Management Institute, and to create the Results-Oriented Job Description. At www.jrmi.com they offer the world’s largest database of results-oriented job descriptions. They have also responded to management’s need to keep employment actions centered on job requirements instead of personality, creating management forms tailored to each job description, for interviewing, orienting, training, and appraising performance. Free family job descriptions on their site bring a results-orientation to non-work aspects of life. Roger and Sandy consult with all types of organizations worldwide, and are authors of the books, Results-Oriented Job Descriptions, More Results-Oriented Job Descriptions, Performance Management, and Building a Fair Pay Program. Roger also wrote: When I Lead, Why Don’t They Follow? At www.results-orientedthinking.com, they offer commentary about their results-oriented management approach.


Chris Watson - Click Here To Read Chris's Articles - Chris has spent over 20 years in the retail motor industry working with manufacturers such as Vauxhall, Honda, Volkswagen, Peugeot and Renault. Prior to specialising in HR and recruitment as a partner and director of Connect HR & Recruitment Ltd Chris held several senior management positions as Operations Director, Managing Director and Divisional Director with some large PLC's and a family owned business. These later roles were mostly related to business turnarounds which Chris proved to be very successful with through his style and management of his staff. Chris was very precise with communications and objectives. Attention to detail and the importance of treating people fairly and consistently were always at the top of his agenda. Performance management and motivation were key attributes to his successes. Chris is a Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry and holds a diploma in perfromance coaching. In 2007 Chris along with two partners set up Connect HR & Recruitment Ltd to share their experience and skills with small to medium sized business and organisations who were also looking to improve the business through quality human resource management.


Carlos Morgan - Click Here To Read Carlos's Articles - I am a Corporate recruiter for Inktel Direct which was named the "Best Company to Work For" (South Florida Business Journal 2008), in which I am responsible for filling all open positions ranging from Customer Service to Director of Business Development. I Have over 8 years of recruiting experience ranging from the Unites States Marine Corps to Robert Half International. I also have a Bachelors degree in Marketing and I am pursuing my Masters in Human Resources at FIU...


Charles Krugel (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Charles's Articles - As a labor and employment attorney and HR consultant, Charles Krugel, www .charlesakrugel.com, has represented management in hundreds of proceedings and has 13-plus years of experience in the field. For the past 6 years, Charles has run his own management side practice and is Director of Legal & Compliance Services for the Human Resource Store (www.hrsto re.com). Besides having earned his Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University, he has a Master of Arts in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. Charles is a published author, has been the subject of numerous TV, radio and newspaper interviews and frequently gives seminars and speeches in his field. He is on the boards of directors of 4 organizations (Urban Gateways, Time Dollar Tutoring, YMCA Alliance and Youth Communication). He serves as Vice President and Treasurer for 2 of them. Charles is also on the Advisory Board of the Law & Policy Institutions Guide. He is a member of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce (serving on the Employment Law and Workforce Quality Committees), the Greater O'Hare Association (member of the Government Affairs Team) and the World Trade Center Chicago.


Betsey Nash - Click Here To Read Betsey's Articles - Betsey brings over 18 yrs exp. as a Human Resources generalist & over 20 yrs exp. in management to United Staffing Associates (USA) HR Consulting. Prior to merging her successful consulting firm, NASH HR SERVICES with USA, her experience includes 10 yrs in HR with The Home Depot before being recruited by Bed, Bath & Beyond to be District HR manager for the busy San Fernando Valley. Since 1983, Betsey continues to be a popular teacher of classes in management, human resources & communication for professionals in business & academic settings. She holds the national certification of Senior Professional in Human Resources & is the President-Elect of the Human Resources Association of the Central Coast, both attesting to her expertise in the field. For more details about Betsey's expertise & services, please read the rest of her bio at: www.UnitedWeStaff.c om/hr_professional_staff.html. Or contact Betsey at: betsey.nash@UnitedWeStaff.com or www.UnitedWeStaff.com/hr.html


Leonard Scott - Click Here To Read Leonard's Articles - A human resources professional with more than twenty-five years in the field, Leonard Scott has established competitive advantage work forces at companies which enabled them to become industry leaders, has provided executive search services to firms seeking to build high performance executive teams so as to accelerate their growth rate and leapfrog over competitors, and has worked with firms to maintain their union-free status. His watchwords are: professionalism, making things happen, and exceeding client expectations. His consulting assignments do not result in numerous meetings and voluminous reports but in significantly improved metrics, teamwork, and leadership effectiveness. He has worked in top human resource executive positions at major corporations, at highly successful entrepreneurial companies, and at major national consulting firms. His articles have appeared in major business journals and national publications. He teaches business and management at the college level. Consult his website: www.len scottandcompany.com for his client list, programs, and testimonials.


Hilary Jeanes - Click Here To Read Hilary's Articles - Hilary Jeanes is Director of PurpleLine Consulting. A Human Resources professional by background, her experience covers board level, strategic and high level operational HR management in public and private sector organisations. Since setting up PurpleLine Consulting in 2006, Hilary has worked with individuals and teams in a variety of organisations, supporting them to achieve improvements in individual and collective performance. Hilary is a member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development), a Master Practitioner of NLP (neuro-linguisitic programming), a member of the ICF (International Coaching Federation) and EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council). Hilary is passionate about helping people to realise their potential and the contribution that an effective HR function can make to the success of an organisation. For a FREE report visit her website PurpleLineConsulting.co.uk


Alan Hosking - Click Here To Read Alan's Articles - HR Future is an independent human resource magazine published by Osgard Media as a support to all HR Executives, Chief Executive Officers, Managing Directors, Financial Directors, HR practitioners and Senior Line Managers who are committed to creating shareholder value through human capital. Our cream of the crop contributors are all dedicated experts in their field providing content to the continent. www.hrfuture.net< /a>


Kathleen Quinn Votaw - Click Here To Read Kathleen's Articles - Kathleen Quinn Votaw launched TalenTrust, a nationwide executive talent search and placement firm in 2003. TalenTrust has helped companies that include KForce Professional Staffing, Strategic Programs, Inc., Advantage Credit of Colorado, Inc. and Performance Enhancement, Inc., to name a few-to discover, hire and keep top talent that ensures companies' accelerated and continued growth. Kathleen is an active board member of Women Business Executives and the Association for Corporate Growth, where she was a featured speaker at the 2006 4th Annual Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth, Women in Corporate Growth Breakfast. To reach Kathleen, visit www.tale ntrust.com or call 303-838-3334.


Colin Graves (Premium Author) - Click Here To Read Colin's Articles - Colin Graves is a director of Iridium HRD Consulting Limited based in Northampton UK. (http://www.iridiumconsulting.co.uk) Want to present yourself with more impact? Buy this video set now:Click Here! Colin has over twenty years experience as a leader,manager and coach, including twelve years at GE. Colin has an MBA, is a certified practitioner of NLP and is qulified to use a range of personality profiling tools including the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and OPQ from SHL. Iridium specialise in: Executive Coaching Team Development Personality Profiling for assessment and development 360 degree feedback Assessment Centres Development Centres Development workshops on communications, presentations, creativity, change and leadership. NLP practitioner training


Bo Burch - Click Here To Read Bo's Articles - Bo Burch grew up on a small farm near Lexington, VA and worked within a family construction business prior to entering and completing his undergraduate degree at James Madison University in Virginia. After graduating with honors within the College of Business at JMU, he also attended Michigan State University’s Labor and Industrial Relations School and is experienced at contract negotiations, the grievance procedure, mediation and the arbitration process. He began his professional career with the MASCO Corporation. Later, he was recruited by International Paper, Coca Cola, Eaton and Corning Inc. to lead organizational transformations in highly competitive global markets. He specializes in sizing up and developing talent to meet the needs of the business plan. Bo has authored and developed technical and leadership assessment centers emphasizing key performance indicators, balanced scorecards that optimize and demonstrate the continuous improvement philosophy. He has also contributed to a number of articles on the subjects of compensation, rewards systems and effective leadership and organizational attributes. In 2003, Bo founded Human Capital Solutions, Inc. www.humancs.com in Wilmington, NC. Bo resides in Wilmington with his wife Marian, their three children Allyson, Abigail and their son Palmer.


Scott Simmerman - Click Here To Read Scott's Articles - Dr. Scott Simmerman is the managing partner of Performance Management Company, an organization focused on improving business performance since 1984. He is best known for his Square Wheels® series of organizational improvement tools as well as his team building games like Lost Dutchman. His products have been used internationally since the mid-90s by consultants and trainers. These materials are high impact, easy to use, very robust in their application, and inexpensive. -- For the FUN of It! Scott Simmerman - "The Square Wheels Guy" Performance Management Company - 864-292-8700 3 Old Oak Drive Taylors, SC 29687 Scott @SquareWheels.com> Scott is on Skype as "SquareWheelsGuy" - Tools for Training: www.PerformanceManagementCompany.com/< /a> - Informational materials: www.SquareWh eels.com/ - Scott as a presenter: www.ScottSi mmerman.com Dr. Simmerman is a certified Professional Facilitator by the IAF


Dale Little - Click Here To Read Dale's Articles - Run Your Company With Attitude! An attitude of Innovation, Confidence, Knowledge and Motivation. It's my job to facilitate your company’s financial stability and growth through individual meetings and group seminars. You and I will work together to develop creative and innovative methods, that will save your company money, improve employee retention, and solidify client relationships. I am a Business Management Strategist & Speaker with over twenty years of business management, corporate economics and marketing experience. My extensive and varied experiences in business, within the private sector, illustrate a record of exemplary accomplishment of goals within minimal time frames. Through creative and inventive utilization of current assets, You and I will develop strategies for your company that are resourceful, organized and efficient in capitalizing on existing assets and opportunities.


Al Lucia - Click Here To Read Al's Articles - I am a consultant, speaker and author with nine books and clients that include OfficeMax, Caterpillar, Home Depot, Wal-Mart,Con-Way and many others. I am considered a lifeline to HR Executoives.


Susan Popoola - Click Here To Read Susan's Articles - Susan has established a successful career as a Human Resources Consultant. She has worked on numerous HR related projects across the Private, Public & Voluntary sectors. In addition to a first degree in Political Science. Susan is qualified with Diplomas in Personnel Management & the Art of Systems Thinking; a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources with a specialism in organisational consultancy & a Masters in Human Resources Strategy & Change. She is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) & The International Association for Human Resource Information (IHRIM). Early on in her career within Human Resources, Susan recognised the potential for technology to propel HR forward as a strategic business partner. Her focus is therefore on HR Strategy and Change with a special focus on HR Technology, Processes and Talent Management. Susan’s experience in Human Resources has been enriched by the vast amount of experience she has gained working in Operational Management, Career Outplacement, Education Appeals Systems, Systems Implementation & Development, Business Analysis & Investor Relations.


Iain Hopkins - Click Here To Read Iain's Articles - HCA is Australia's first magazine targeted at senior human resource professionals and top corporate decision-makers. With the steady global growth and development of the HR industry there has never been a greater need for a monthly journal dedicated to the unique needs of Australia's most senior professionals. Each month HCA examines the issues that are at the forefront of today' people strategies and analyses the thinking of those who are at the cutting edge of the industry. The issues are timely and relevant, tailored to the needs of its high level readership. Each issue includes dedicated features highlighting and analysing the most challenging people issues and the strategies employed to achieve corporate goals. We will also look at the people who have had the biggest impact on the Australian industry, drawing from their experience and understanding their philosophies.


Jane Caven - Click Here To Read Jane's Articles - Jane Caven is Director of Sagreen Consulting's highly successful HR Division. Jane has a strong track record in working with businesses to manage and develop their HR strategies. From handling day to day employment and workplace issues, to coaching and mentoring senior executives, Jane has enabled many business, from design consultancies to accountants to manufacturing businesses, to achieve more from their HR programmes. Jane's clients have won national Awards for the quality of their HR strategies.


Carol - Click Here To Read Carol's Articles - Carol Ann Guilford, FCIPD is Director of HR Solutions (Consultancy) Limited an HR consultancy based in the UK. With over 20 years experience, they offer a wealth and variety of experiences to draw upon to provide valued professional, practical 'hands on' advice and support. HR Solutions has associate consultants and contacts that can provide an integrated 'one stop shop' of HR support for all your needs. For more information visit www.hrsolut ions-uk.com or phone 01536 503408.


Jim Geier - Click Here To Read Jim's Articles - Jim is a senior human resources executive with more than 25 years of global and board experience. Jim has proven his ability to drive shareholder value by focusing on business strategy and organizational dynamics to design and implement practical and effective human capital strategies. He has impacted business performance by developing and implementing global HR strategy, assisting in acquisitions and divestitures, leading acquisition integration, coaching senior management, and designing management development programs. Most recently, Jim was Managing Principal and co-founder of Vienna Human Capital Advisors where he advised organizations including: Berkshire Health Systems, Catholic Health Care Services, Henkels & McCoy, Philadelphia Young Playwrights, and Quaker Chemical Corporation. Previously, Jim was Vice President, Human Resources and a member of the senior management team at Quaker Chemical Corporation. Jim developed Quaker’s first integrated global HR strategy to support and drive business strategy and shareholder value. Before Quaker, Jim was Vice President, Human Resources for the Americas Region at Rhône-Poulenc Rorer Pharmaceuticals (today Sanofi-Aventis).


Steve Berchem - Click Here To Read Steve's Articles - Steve has general management responsibilities with principal oversight of marketing, public relations, publications, and research functions for the Ame rican Staffing Association. An ASA spokesman, he is frequently consulted by business executives, industry analysts, government officials, and academics for his expertise in industry research, data, and economics. Steve writes an annual economic analysis of the staffing industry, ASA's most widely referenced publication. Before joining ASA in 1998, he held executive positions in Washington think tanks and associations. His background includes service in government and experience in advertising and public relations agencies, where he handled marketing and public affairs for food and pharmaceutical clients.


Carol Quinn - Click Here To Read Carol's Articles - Carol Quinn has more than 25 years’ experience in interviewing and hiring. She is president of Hire Authority, Inc., a company that teaches corporations how to hire more High Performers. Clients include small and medium-sized companies as well as BP, the second-largest energy company in the world, which nominated Hire Authority in 2004 for its Helios Award in Innovation for delivering breakthrough solutions. Quinn’s cutting-edge interviewing and employee selection methodology is taught in ten countries in English and Spanish. She is the author of two books and a Keynote Speaker on the topic of High Achievement and Motivation. Her Motivation-Based Interviewing training program has been rolled out as a cutting-edge, interactive web course. To learn more, go to www.HireAuth ority.com and read her FREE Newsletter at blo g.HireAuthority.com.


Robin Pullen - Click Here To Read Robin's Articles - Robin Pullen, 33, started Pumalo Africa in 2005. This year we celebrate 55 000 people from all walks of life having been exposed to one or another of our products and services. Our vision is to speak hope to the heart and mind of men and women in their workplace, through to their community, because we see a better tomorow starting today. That has taken us through experiential learning, industrial theatre, OD and motivational seminars, to speak into industries of mining, engineering, accounting, marketing, government and safety. WE love to do what we do! www.pumalo.c om "for behaviour communication that works... for a better tomorrow starting today!"


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Devang Jhaveri - Click Here To Read Devang's Articles - He is a owner of Global Manager Group. Leading ISO and management consultancy firm having more than 600 clients in more than 30 countries.He is Engineer and MBA with an experience of more than 20 years at senior level in global companies.Also he is giving training on 40 latest management topics like 5S Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, Benchmark, six sigma, GLP (Good laboratory practices),Best HR management system, Goal setting, quality improvement related activities,performance improvement etc. So far he arranged more than 50 public training programs on ISO and management programs in various countries as well as arranged more than 100 seminars. Due to best system implementation and fast completion of ISO activities with best suggestions considered as a preferred consultant. He has trained so far more than 10000 participants for ISO awareness and Management ares.Recently started online training through our Global MAnager Group Virtual University and visit www.globalmanagergroup.com/ e-training.htm


Simon Cheng - Click Here To Read Simon's Articles - I work for an company called Goldjobs Media Ltd, based in London, UK, the online advertising portal for the £/€100,000+ senior executives positions across EMEA. Limiting the number of roles on the site, using research and all new media methods we are used by companies to find some of their most senior and business critical executives through either advertising, managed selection or Search. Please contact me on +44 (0)20 8879 3300 or email simon@gol djobs.com for more information on your hiring needs.


Kirk Sanford - Click Here To Read Kirk's Articles - Rodger Dean Duncan, founder and president of The Duncan Company, is widely known for his expertise in the strategic management of change - for individuals as well as for organizations. As head of worldwide communication at Campbell Soup Company, Dr. Duncan played a key role in designing and implementing some of the most effective communication strategies in Campbell's 131-year history. He was later appointed vice president of Kerr-McGee, a Fortune 100 energy company. The Duncan Company, founded in Washington, D.C., in 1972, is now headquartered in metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri. The Duncan Company has affiliates throughout North America. Rodger Dean Duncan's focus - first and foremost - is on strategic effectiveness. His work with one client helped produce a $207 million improvement in profits in one year. It's now a case study at the Harvard Business School. Dr. Duncan provides strategic counsel to a broad range of organizations including American Airlines, IBM, Black & Veatch, Ferrellgas, Consolidated Edison, Aetna, Helzberg Diamonds, Sprint, Eli Lilly, Marriott, eBay and many others.


Sarah Duchart - Click Here To Read Sarah's Articles - HR Response provide a human resource management consultancy service primarily for those businesses who either do not need afull time HR Department, or have specific projects that need undertaking. We provide advice and support to business owners, line managers, and HR Managers, on or off site. Topical areas we cover include recruitment and selection, psychometric testing, absence management, performance management, training and development, general employment law. For more information visit www.hrrespons e.co.uk


Jay Hofmeister - Click Here To Read Jay's Articles - Jay Hofmeister, Co-Founder of The Resume Bay has taken the pain out of the job-hunting process for hundreds of job seekers just like you (from entry level to executive level!) Now, Jay invites you to go to www.th eresumebay.com and get a resume that's guaranteed to get you a job interview request in 30 days and get complete job interview coaching that will help you ace the job interview.


Ronald Adler - Click Here To Read Ronald's Articles - President-CEO of Laurdan Associates, Inc., a veteran owned HR management consulting firm specializing in HR audits, employment practices liability risk assessment and management, HR metrics, startegic HR, and unemployment insurance cost management. Laurdan Associates provides consulting services to Fortune 500 companies and international organizations, small and medium size companies, and non-profits. Mr. Adler is an internationally recognized thought leader on HR auditing and creator of the nation's leading HR auditing process, ELLA, the Employment-Labor Law Audit. For a FREE trail version of ELLA, go to www.ellaonthe web.com


Laura Nyp - Click Here To Read Laura's Articles - Laura Nyp is the owner and Recruitment Manager for Platinum Staffing Solutions. Call 866-455-1293 today and let us help you recruit the BEST! W ww.platinumstaffingsolutions.ca “When only the BEST will do!”


Stephen Sharp - Click Here To Read Stephen's Articles - Stephen is the Director of Media & Partners at PeopleMaps A skilled and experienced marketing & communications professional, Stephen was formerly the Marcoms Director of Scotland’s first B2B and hi-tech marketing communications agency, Marketing Director of the world’s only online silicon intellectual property exchange and Media Relations Manager for the world’s largest risk management company. Clients Stephen has worked with previously include technology industry giants such as Sun Microsystems and 3Com.


Amy Menke - Click Here To Read Amy's Articles - My name is Amy Menke and I am the President/CEO of AiM Professionals. AiM Professionals is a Professional Placement and Human Resources Company. With over 10 years of experience in Technical Recruiting and Human Resources Management, my staff of HR professionals knows the business well. AiM Professionals works effectively and efficiently to meet your Human Resources needs in a timely manner. AiM Professionals does more than “fill a job.” We use our expertise to find qualified applicants that will fit well within your company. And, AiM is available to assist with all other areas of Human Resources, from record management to performance reviews.


Mark Sangerman - Click Here To Read Mark's Articles - Mark Sangerman is a sixteen-year consultant in the recruiting and staffing industry, and is the founder of professional training web sites www.homebasedrecruiter.com and www.startarecruitingbusiness.com Mark is the author of several training programs on recruiting including "The Complete System on Achieving Success in Recruiting & Staffing" and "Start Your Homebased Recruiting Business!". He is an experienced owner/operator of both permanent placement and contract staffing business services. Since entering the recruiting industry in 1992, and launching his first recruitment and training firm in 1997, Mark has mentored over 2,000 recruiters and small business owners who wanted greater financial success from their business or career. Mark has provided on-site, telephone and video training for some of the largest recruiting and staffing firms in the world, and has direct recruiting experience in numerous industries including health care, information technology, engineering, sales, manufacturing, and human resource consulting.


Michael Henderson - Click Here To Read Michael's Articles - Michael is a human values expert and corporate anthropologist, which is like viewing an organisation as a tribe.In doing so he is able to support people to solve problems like work life balance, values conflicts, team alignment and effectively linking your company culkture to business strategy. Michael is an award winning author of three books on these topics visit www.va luesatwork.org


Robert Bowman - Click Here To Read Robert's Articles - Bob Bowman has been a humman resource professional for over 20 years. He earned a BA in Education from Muskingmum College and a MA in Human Resource Management from Webster University. Prior to founding HRMC in 1999 Bob held senior HR Management positions with Pfizer, Ralston Purina, Telectronics Pacing Systems and Seagate Technology. In 1999 Bob incorporated HRMC and he and the 17 professional consultants and recruiters of HRMC provide full-cycle talent management services for over 50 companies across the USA.



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