Recent Articles From EvanCarmichael.com http://www.evancarmichael.com/ http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Recruiting-2011--Are-you-keeping-up.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Recruiting-2011--Are-you-keeping-up.html Remember the days of posting a job in the newspaper or a magazine and then waiting for responses via fax? How about when you picked up the phone and called a competitor and asked the Receptionist to speak to…an Engineer? Do you remember tracking all your candidates in a large filing cabinet by name…or was it job title, “I can’t remember where I filed it?” It is amazing how times have changed and continue to change nearly daily, especially with the advent of social media and rapid improvements to technology. Like everything else, recruiting has and will continue to evolve over time. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Initial-Marketing-Strategies.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Initial-Marketing-Strategies.html Marketing is a critical cornerstone for any consulting practice. It is imperative to begin your consulting practice with a well thought out marketing plan. While there are many marketing tools and options, the backbone of your plan should include the development of your brand identity. With a clear-cut brand identity, you can successfully tackle the development of any marketing tool. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Retention-How-Many-Employees-Can-You-Afford-to-Lose.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Retention-How-Many-Employees-Can-You-Afford-to-Lose.html Each year whether we are in a recession or boom, we continue to hear statistics ranging from 60 - 85% of our workers are actively seeking employment. Even during unemployment numbers of 10% following our latest recession, surveys say over 80% of workers are actively seeking their next job. Employers often find themselves in disbelief that these numbers apply to them, especially if they've been lulled into low turnover rates - UNTIL their best employees exit out the door right before the eyes. What are you doing? http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Are-You-Worrying-about-Retention-During-the-Recession-Youd-Better-Be.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Are-You-Worrying-about-Retention-During-the-Recession-Youd-Better-Be.html Is retention an issue for your company? Recently when I've asked this question of folks, their immediate response is a loud "NO" quickly followed by "employees are lucky to have a job right now. We don't have to worry about retaining them. They aren't going anywhere." In a sarcastic tone, I quickly retort with something like, if you were to lose a good employee right now, what would that turnover cost you? After they try to calculate it and get crazy numbers that are so far off base, I'll share the simple rule of thumb of 50 - 150% of the employee's annual salary. Can you afford that expense to hit the bottomline right now just to lose one employee? If that isn't enough to make you think about retention right now, let's talk a little more about the impact of losing even more employees when the economy picks up and the labor market is shor http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Employee-DevelopmentIts-Back-on-the-Radar.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Employee-DevelopmentIts-Back-on-the-Radar.html Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR and Cathleen Snyder, PHR discuss how companies have stopped providing employee development. Companies that survive tough times, often faced staff reductions - whether through reductions in force or attrition, budget cuts, restructuring and any number of measures to ensure the company lived to tell about the "Great Recession". You'll notice that nowhere in that statement was there mention of training, employee development, or rewards and recognition. For many companies, these areas have simply been off the radar. It's time to change this... http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Telecommuting-A-Common-Workplace-Solution.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Telecommuting-A-Common-Workplace-Solution.html Telecommuting provides benefits to both companies and employees. In fact, it seems like the list of advantages far outweighs the disadvantages and just continues to grow. With the ease at which telecommuting can be implemented in the workplace, what is holding your organization back from at least considering telecommuting as a means to attract and retain your greatest asset – your employees? In this article, you will learn the advantages and disadvantages as well as how to set up a successful telecommuting program in your company. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Succession-Planning--Critical-Business-Planning.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Succession-Planning--Critical-Business-Planning.html Does your company have a succession plan for your key positions? Why not? What will it take to convince you that you need one? The unexpected loss of a key player in that critical position!? http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/5-Tips-for-Managing-Generation-Y.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/5-Tips-for-Managing-Generation-Y.html Have you finally realized that saying “because I said so” to that 20-something employee isn’t working? Are you ready and really willing to listen and change what you do to more effectively manage your young workers? Then let’s get started with some real solutions to managing the younger generation! http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Mentoring--Winning-Opportunities-for-Everyone.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Mentoring--Winning-Opportunities-for-Everyone.html Mentoring can be an excellent retention tool for a company if implemented appropriately. It is a solution that meets the needs of many individuals of all ages and all levels in their careers. Plus, it provides a fabulous knowledge transfer as the older generations begin phasing their retirement. http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Winning-Opportunities-For-Everyone-Through-Mentoring.html http://www.evancarmichael.com/Human-Resources/3433/Winning-Opportunities-For-Everyone-Through-Mentoring.html Mentoring can be an excellent retention tool for a company if implemented appropriately. It is a solution that meets the needs of many individuals of all ages and at all levels in their careers. In addition, mentoring provides a fabulous way to transfer knowledge as the older generations begin phasing in their retirement.