http://www.artipot.com/dir/business/human-resources/ Latest Human Resources articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/191131/outsourcing-technology-and-the-economy.htm Economies are constantly changing, and evolving. Whereas first they birth as a bartering system, they next take on a currency structure. This leads to a stock market, international trade, economic specialization, an industrial revolution, and forever continues to blossom. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:18:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191131/outsourcing-technology-and-the-economy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191086/business-process-outsourcing-bpo.htm Outsourcing and off shoring are used interchangeably. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is a part of the outsourcing industry and is dependent on information technology. Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) and Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) are some of the subsets of business process outsourcing to name a few. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) measures the quality of service... Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:28:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191086/business-process-outsourcing-bpo.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191016/outsourcing-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-outsourcing.htm Outsourcing occurs when a business secures (purchases) products and/or services from a third party, as opposed to producing them in-house. There are several advantages and disadvantages to outsourcing. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:27:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191016/outsourcing-the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-outsourcing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/189660/adding-value-to-the-employee-induction-process-with-elearning.htm Traditionally employers have viewed the induction process as a formality, a procedure for passing on essential information to new starters. However, by adding a high quality eLearning component to the induction process, employers can engage and impress new employees, building on the positive impression made during the recruitment process. Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:29:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/189660/adding-value-to-the-employee-induction-process-with-elearning.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187985/the-ceremony-of-employee-recognitions.htm The chances of employee recognition ceremony can be a big, elaborate gala or a small company picnic. An employee recognition ceremony can even be a surprise team meeting where the team leader is recognized by the team and his or her supervisor. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:30:55 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187985/the-ceremony-of-employee-recognitions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187652/labor-overtime-and-independent-contractors.htm Some factors used by the courts to determine if a worker is an employee subject to overtime rights or an independent contractor. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:08:26 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187652/labor-overtime-and-independent-contractors.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/187474/protective-clothing-what-should-and-employer-be-providing.htm The range of protective clothing that is available is extensive. Here, we take a look at the accessories that are available for employers looking to provide their staff with the most appropriate personal protective clothing. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:50:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/187474/protective-clothing-what-should-and-employer-be-providing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186655/saving-the-small-business-professional-employer-organizations.htm A professional employer organization can make life much easier for business owners. It can save you money and let you concentrate on what's really important - running your business. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:25:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186655/saving-the-small-business-professional-employer-organizations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186316/holistic-employee-assistance-is-good-for-the-bottom-line.htm Many corporations are exploring holistic programs. A naturopathic group designs a holistic program addressing stress and other lifestyle factors. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:40:22 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186316/holistic-employee-assistance-is-good-for-the-bottom-line.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186163/do-employee-assistance-programs-work.htm There are certain indicators that can tip management off that one of their employee's has a personal problem and generally that wouldn't be the manager's concern except where it starts to affect the performance of the employee when it comes to their work Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:45:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186163/do-employee-assistance-programs-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186100/health-and-wellness-on-the-job.htm Quality wellness programs should educate employees on proper ergonomics, nutrition, stress management, and chronic pain management. In other words, they should cover all the bases of health and wellness. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:06:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186100/health-and-wellness-on-the-job.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186099/create-a-healthy-workplace-with-the-help-of-alternative-therapies.htm Although some people still do not buy into alternative or "ethnic" medicine and therapies, many people do, and it's not just individuals. The Government of Canada and major businesses like the Royal Bank of Canada are acknowledging the effectiveness of various massage therapies, acupuncture and acupressure, among others. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:05:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186099/create-a-healthy-workplace-with-the-help-of-alternative-therapies.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186098/5-ways-to-assess-and-improve-your-employees-emotional-health.htm Helping employees improve their emotional health can begin to resolve poor performance and co-worker relationship issues. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:03:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186098/5-ways-to-assess-and-improve-your-employees-emotional-health.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/186095/worksite-wellness-programs-now-as-important-as-cost-and-workforce-issues.htm A corporate survey says health assistance providers have broadened their programs to address general lifestyle factors, physical, social and psychological health factors. Programs look to predict chronic disease in employees with tools and the information to prevent it. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:56:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/186095/worksite-wellness-programs-now-as-important-as-cost-and-workforce-issues.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185274/inviting-a-workers-attorney-to-sue-over-labor-overtime-or-commission-schemes.htm A sample commission scheme that was determined to be in violation by the California DLSE. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:39:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185274/inviting-a-workers-attorney-to-sue-over-labor-overtime-or-commission-schemes.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/185246/labor-overtime-and-pay-not-required-in-trainee-programs.htm California opinion letters reaffirms existing law pertaining to trainee programs for the benefit of trainees. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:02:20 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/185246/labor-overtime-and-pay-not-required-in-trainee-programs.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/183445/delivering-your-value-proposition-to-employees.htm It makes sense to reduce the probability of employees leaving through dissatisfaction. It also makes sense to maximise the contribution and satisfaction from your most engaged employees. However, in many ways, it makes even more sense to focus your efforts on the bulk of employees who are neither engaged nor disengaged. Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:47:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/183445/delivering-your-value-proposition-to-employees.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/182512/has-u-itis-crept-into-your-organization.htm This article is about employee retention for 21st Century organizations. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:57:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/182512/has-u-itis-crept-into-your-organization.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/182320/a-dance-a-show-and-a-band-teamwork-at-its-finest.htm Examples of the power of teamwork are everywhere, funneling that power into your organization is work that is worth the effort. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:40:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/182320/a-dance-a-show-and-a-band-teamwork-at-its-finest.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/179158/recruiting-setting-the-best-fee.htm The beauty of recruiting lies in our ability to design the working conditions of our dreams. What's the best way to set a fee? Are you being paid what your worth? Here's one approach to consider. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:44:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/179158/recruiting-setting-the-best-fee.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/178133/sourcing-recruiting-strategies-that-work.htm The best sourcing techniques are those that create one on one conversations with candidates,quickly. Always get names of others in the industry during your conversations. Those industry names are pure gold. Mon, 04 Aug 2008 06:29:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/178133/sourcing-recruiting-strategies-that-work.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177751/strategic-management-seeing-the-big-picture.htm The big picture of an organization is one of the most important things for employees to understand and yet it is often the last thing they find out. Learn the strengths enlightening your employees. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 16:36:43 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177751/strategic-management-seeing-the-big-picture.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/177732/top-7-teamwork-skills.htm The top 10 skills to know when striving for teamwork. Learning and teaching these skills to your staff will make it easier to build a team. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:57:19 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/177732/top-7-teamwork-skills.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176723/the-problems-with-hiring-friends-and-family.htm It is always tempting when starting a small business or when growing one to hire on friends and family members. If you are considering it then you should make sure you consider the consequences if it doesn't work out. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:50:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176723/the-problems-with-hiring-friends-and-family.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/175164/inspirational-thoughts-on-teamwork.htm Understanding the importance of teamwork is a big motivator for working towards obtaining it. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:21:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/175164/inspirational-thoughts-on-teamwork.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/175157/strategic-management-is-proactive.htm Making your business stand out from the crowd may depend on one factor. Learn how to lead your business in a way that will make it more successful. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:03:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/175157/strategic-management-is-proactive.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/171026/customer-loyalty-achieved-by-active-strategic-management.htm In most business it is the customer that is the most important element to success so training your employees to fully understand that and treat them with respect is a mojor goal. Learn a few techniques here. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:39:27 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/171026/customer-loyalty-achieved-by-active-strategic-management.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170991/teamwork-knows-no-position-or-title-teamwork-involves-everyone.htm Teamwork is a goal every business, working together is a powerful skill and learning to do it will take some work and effort, but doesn't everything that is worthwhile? Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:55:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170991/teamwork-knows-no-position-or-title-teamwork-involves-everyone.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170826/a-look-at-business-process-outsourcing-solutions.htm Since there are a lot of skilled individuals in developing countries with little chance of employment, outsourcing became one of the best industries considered by a lot of talented and skilled individuals in developing countries. In terms of salary, outsourcing provides cheap labor compared to getting your companies work done in-house. For example, in the United States, you... Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:30:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170826/a-look-at-business-process-outsourcing-solutions.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170159/cad-services-how-to-pick-sand-choose.htm If you're an architect or engineer thinking of outsourcing your CAD drawings, you would no doubt have been confronted with a question at some point in time. And that question is: How do I find a good provider of CAD services? Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:32:12 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170159/cad-services-how-to-pick-sand-choose.htm