Archive for 'Human Resources'

Health and Wellness in 2012

Issue: January 2012 by .

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Increased retention, improved productivity and job satisfaction, decreased absenteeism, lower healthcare costs and healthier employees are just a few reasons for organizations to consider an employer-sponsored health and wellness program this year. Research indicates organizations who intentionally strive to support health and wellness among their employees may also positively affect customer satisfaction as well as [...]

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Human Resources Management Tips for the New Year

Issue: December 2011 by .

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As we prepare to move into 2012, businesses in Central Virginia are reviewing their current business practices and identifying how to best utilize their workers as they move forward. Questions being asked include: How will we attract and retain high-performing employees? What can you do from an HR perspective to prepare your organizations to sustain [...]

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Battle “Presenteeism” This Cold and Flu Season (and Your Company Could Save Big)

Issue: November 2011 by .

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Flu season is upon us. If your workplace doesn’t offer free flu shots, you’ve probably been bombarded with memos from human resources needling you to be vaccinated. At the very least, the blinking neon signs at your corner pharmacy should have clued you in. Good managers are staying on top of their workers because of [...]

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EACV’s Effectiveness: Adding Value to the Bottom Line

Issue: October 2011 by .

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In light of the current economic challenges, many business leaders must continue to operate from an efficiency model when making strategic business decisions. Conscientious leaders, however, may struggle with balancing the maintenance of a competitive advantage with ensuring their employees are happy and healthy, as well as productive. Although many companies may strive to project [...]

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Getting HR Certified: What it takes to add power to your name

Issue: September 2011 by .

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Any professional knows that your career starts by having the right background. Possessing a resume full of previous experience is a must. Whether you list unpaid volunteer work at your local nonprofit or a salaried position at a big firm, the key is to showcase that you know what it takes to be fully immersed [...]

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Your Rights After Job Loss

Issue: August 2011 by .

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This economy has been tough on everyone, but it has been especially brutal to employees who are now facing unemployment. With an unemployment rate pushing 10 percent nationally, and at 6 percent in Virginia as of June, people are scrambling to figure out how to provide for their families. Many people are wondering whether they [...]

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Sleeping on the job? You’re not alone.

Issue: August 2011 by .

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Already long workdays that begin even earlier in the morning or extend later into the night are taking their toll on American workers and businesses. According to a 2008 Sleep in America poll by the National Sleep Foundation, nearly 30 percent of those surveyed fall asleep or become very sleepy at work, and more than [...]

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Marketing Yourself: The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media

Issue: July 2011 by .

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The power of social media is undeniable. There seems to be no limit to its influence over people, whether that’s through advertising and corporate promotion or personal and professional networking. For instance, according to its Web site, Facebook was established in February of 2004 with one million active users by the end of that year. [...]

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Balancing Act: Managing Personalities in the Workplace

Issue: June 2011 by .

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Just like there’s truth to the old mantra, “Two heads are better than one,” the same can be said for combining differing personalities. When you join a group of introverts who observe and carefully work through internal thought processes with a group of extroverts who speak out and take quick action, success can sometimes be [...]

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Ways to Increase Workplace Positivity

Issue: May 2011 by .

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Let’s face it: If you’re a working professional in a high-pressure career, you spend a large part of your life at work. For some, that may even mean taking it home with you in the evening. This sometimes makes it difficult to distinguish the line between your work and personal life. If you can identify [...]

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