by Megan Bullard on April 29, 2010
A large emphasis was placed on the fact that over 65 percent of Wal-Mart’s hourly workers are women, where only 33 percent of the store’s managers were female.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit made history this month, as they affirmed the largest class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart. The mega-retailer is [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
The state of the economy is unfortunate, but now more than ever companies have the opportunity to optimize their organizational talent. While cost-cutting may be inevitable; it’s important not to fall into some of the common traps that will put you at a disadvantage when the economy turns around.
The bottom line is that you need [...]
by Megan Bullard on January 19, 2010
Strategic workforce planning is a process that ensures that your business has the right people in the right jobs at the right time to achieve your expected results. This discipline helps organizations understand their current state, forecast talent gaps and take the necessary steps to close those gaps. It is a core business process that [...]
by Megan Bullard on November 18, 2009
People who have historically performed well expect to be promoted. Many will have a sense of entitlement, but succession planning requires you to look forward to the future, not back to the past.
Succession planning is a process that requires careful consideration of the organization’s current and future personnel needs. It begins with taking inventory of [...]