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LinkedIn and other social networking sites are advantageous for employers who use them for both networking and recruiting. The potential...

Every person has different motivations for working. But, we all work because we obtain something that we need from work. The something we...

It’s so terribly easy to say “He is a bad employee.” It’s a little less likely to hear someone say “She does her job really well.” But...

What does the first day at a new job look like for a remote employee? Dress in their comfy work attire and perhaps start with a “welcome...

With more than 23 years in the technology industry, Sameer has worked in different types of firms and held key management roles in large...

While bosses are not able to drive down Hong Kong’s property prices – a major source of frustration for Hongkongers – there are plenty of...

Peer recognition is immensely powerful. Show your co-workers how impressed you are with their job performance or how much you appreciate...

What should you do when workers complain about their pay? Try these responses to common kvetching: My co-worker makes more than I do. The...

Misconceptions abound about emotional intelligence. Some people mistakenly think that it means seeing the best in others and exhibiting...

While technology will never be able to replace the human factor in HR, it will likely take over certain functions on talent acquisition...

Productivity is all about efficiency — doing more, faster and with less. And with increasing demands from today’s anytime, anywhere...

Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia recorded the largest drops in productivity per person with -3.12%, -2.34% and -2.22% respectively....

You may have earned the official title of “manager” along with a few new direct reports. But how do you make the transition out of your...

The human resources (HR) world continues its shift toward focusing on employees, with companies increasingly paying attention to...

The terms “manpower planning” and “human resources planning” are often used interchangeably. Both help companies identify future talent...

HR managers have repeatedly complained about being held back by productivity killers such as paperwork, payroll processing and routine...

Business leaders often set up a human resources function, and then leave it to run. As long as employees are being paid and benefits work...

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, Cynthia has a mind for business. She has an eye for detail, endless energy and ready to provide...