We head to NY, NY for our daily blog with three article from the New York Times:
First, advice from the Career Couch on how to moonlight as an entrepreneur while still keeping your other job: click here
Next, Lessons in closeness, learned at a distance about how being immersed in work can actually be relaxing: click here
And, lastly, not exactly HR territory, but an interesting article about where immigrants turn to when the banks say no on loans and how that changes with the more knowledge they have about the situation: click here
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
So Spooky We're Seeing Double
That's how it is on the Two for Tuesday on Halloween...we'll trick and treat with you here at Astron Solutions
First, from Proskauer Rose LLP, an interesting article summarized thusly:
Another from the New York Times talks about the way to raise labor's voice at the annual meetings is to give them a say in who are the directors of their company: click here
Enjoy and Happy Halloween!!!!!
First, from Proskauer Rose LLP, an interesting article summarized thusly:
In a split decision handed down on Tuesday October 24, 2006, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed a lower court decision that had been part of the foundation for the growing trend of challenges by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to waivers commonly used by companies in employee separation agreements.
Another from the New York Times talks about the way to raise labor's voice at the annual meetings is to give them a say in who are the directors of their company: click here
Enjoy and Happy Halloween!!!!!
Monday, October 30, 2006
Monday Isn't All Bad
Monday can still be OK because you know you're getting a full dose of Astron Solutions' articles from the weekend...
First, Amy Joyce of the Washington Post looks into hiring people with cognitive disabilities: click here
Next, also from the Washington Post, an article that looks (as Astronology did) at midterm elections and shows how wage initiatives are shown as favoring democrats: click here
And lastly, also from the Washington Post, an article looking at human resources mistakes made by the Washingotn Redskins in the past...interesting read for sports fans and Human Resources professionals alike: click here
First, Amy Joyce of the Washington Post looks into hiring people with cognitive disabilities: click here
Next, also from the Washington Post, an article that looks (as Astronology did) at midterm elections and shows how wage initiatives are shown as favoring democrats: click here
And lastly, also from the Washington Post, an article looking at human resources mistakes made by the Washingotn Redskins in the past...interesting read for sports fans and Human Resources professionals alike: click here
Friday, October 27, 2006
From Sea to Shining Sea
We're scouring the globe on the last Friday in October to find you some great articles on Human Resources...
First we go to London for an article from Accountancy Age about employee benefit packages. Stock benefits packages have had their day. HR experts must consider developing bespoke benefits because people are looking for different things at different times in their lifecycle: click here
Back to the US and to Arizona where we have an article which talks about what federal agencies to turn to if you get denied benefits: click here
And lastly, checking out other blogs on the internet, we found one man's opinion that says that Human Resource professionals are keeping the skilled out of the workforce...do you agree?: click here
First we go to London for an article from Accountancy Age about employee benefit packages. Stock benefits packages have had their day. HR experts must consider developing bespoke benefits because people are looking for different things at different times in their lifecycle: click here
Back to the US and to Arizona where we have an article which talks about what federal agencies to turn to if you get denied benefits: click here
And lastly, checking out other blogs on the internet, we found one man's opinion that says that Human Resource professionals are keeping the skilled out of the workforce...do you agree?: click here
Thursday, October 26, 2006
What are you wearing?
Following up on a theme in our Astronology and our blog, this article is a New York Times Q&A about office dress codes: click here
From Education Week, an article about new employees with just high school diplomas, and even some employees with four-year college degrees, lack the work skills needed to succeed in a global and increasingly competitive workplace, suggests a survey of corporate human-resource officials: click here
And lastly, from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, an article about how companies are providing other benefits to employees in lieu of a shrinking amount of health benefits: click here
From Education Week, an article about new employees with just high school diplomas, and even some employees with four-year college degrees, lack the work skills needed to succeed in a global and increasingly competitive workplace, suggests a survey of corporate human-resource officials: click here
And lastly, from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, an article about how companies are providing other benefits to employees in lieu of a shrinking amount of health benefits: click here
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Back in El Pais
After a trip to Barcelona, we're back and better than ever with two articles from the Boston Globe:
First an article based on the old economics 101 adage, there's no such thing as a free lunch: click here
Next an article about loyalty to individuals being fine, but what happens when a team is involved: click here
First an article based on the old economics 101 adage, there's no such thing as a free lunch: click here
Next an article about loyalty to individuals being fine, but what happens when a team is involved: click here
Monday, October 23, 2006
Monday Means It's a New Week
And a new week means great articles from Astron Solutions!
First from China an article about the Chinese government finally stepping up and providing Human Resource assistance to Central Asian countries. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that China's reserves will reach $1 billion, but China has been historically stingy about spending them, even for the benefit of it's own people: http://english.people.com.cn/200610/22/eng20061022_314077.html
Next, from the Washington Post's Amy Joyce, an article about how the Redskins could learn a little bit from Business 101: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/21/AR2006102100098.html
Lastly, also from the Washington Post, an article about how a Domestic Bill of Rights bill lacks sufficient backing and what it passing could mean for the rest of the job market: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101800862.html
Sorry about the presentation (we know it's usually so neat and tidy) today, but enjoy the articles!
First from China an article about the Chinese government finally stepping up and providing Human Resource assistance to Central Asian countries. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that China's reserves will reach $1 billion, but China has been historically stingy about spending them, even for the benefit of it's own people: http://english.people.com.cn/200610/22/eng20061022_314077.html
Next, from the Washington Post's Amy Joyce, an article about how the Redskins could learn a little bit from Business 101: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/21/AR2006102100098.html
Lastly, also from the Washington Post, an article about how a Domestic Bill of Rights bill lacks sufficient backing and what it passing could mean for the rest of the job market: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101800862.html
Sorry about the presentation (we know it's usually so neat and tidy) today, but enjoy the articles!
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Greetings From Barcelona
The World Traveling continues and so does the Astron Solutions blog with a great mix of articles for your Thursday!
First, a story from The News Journal of a bank which got a great return once they started hiring employees with developmental and learning disabilities: click here
Next, an article from the Ledger of a librarian with an interesting dress code...and some interesting body are: click here
Lastly, from PR.com, an article that spells out exactly how expensive it will be to hire people who cost you money: click here
First, a story from The News Journal of a bank which got a great return once they started hiring employees with developmental and learning disabilities: click here
Next, an article from the Ledger of a librarian with an interesting dress code...and some interesting body are: click here
Lastly, from PR.com, an article that spells out exactly how expensive it will be to hire people who cost you money: click here
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Greetings from Milan
Greetings from a stopover in Milan!
Three great articles await you on this Wednesday all with an abroad theme to them
The first is from The Free Lance Star and talks about how one worker is realizing that all of his company's jobs are heading overseas: click here
Next is from Ireland which says that Sales and Marketing skills are most in demand in Europe right now: click here
And lastly, from Personnel Today magazine, an article about how European base salaries are taking a back seat to increases in training and development: click here
Arrivederci!
Three great articles await you on this Wednesday all with an abroad theme to them
The first is from The Free Lance Star and talks about how one worker is realizing that all of his company's jobs are heading overseas: click here
Next is from Ireland which says that Sales and Marketing skills are most in demand in Europe right now: click here
And lastly, from Personnel Today magazine, an article about how European base salaries are taking a back seat to increases in training and development: click here
Arrivederci!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
The Problem With Office Romances
The Boston Globe starts off this Two For Tuesday with an article about how office romances are full of complications: click here
Also from the Boston Globe a great article about a worker who has moved but misses their old space...an interesting read: click here
Enjoy!
Also from the Boston Globe a great article about a worker who has moved but misses their old space...an interesting read: click here
Enjoy!
Monday, October 16, 2006
Ants Marching
On this Monday we first look into the Boston Globe which says that slowly, in an office setting, we all begin to think, act, look, and talk like one another. Is this a good or a bad thing for an office? On the one hand everyone is in the same state of mind and on the other it may not be great for having a dynamic, diverse office...you decide: click here
Also from the Boston Globe, word about a new way to sell in today's market: with ideas...an interesting read, especially with the talk of the merger of Google and YouTube, and maybe something to think about when hiring new employees: click here
And lastly, from the New York Times, about the training of workers to fix computers and giving them a new lease on life...part of the old adage of giving someone a job or the skills to do ajob being the best form of charity because then they can provide for themsleves...check it out: click here
Also from the Boston Globe, word about a new way to sell in today's market: with ideas...an interesting read, especially with the talk of the merger of Google and YouTube, and maybe something to think about when hiring new employees: click here
And lastly, from the New York Times, about the training of workers to fix computers and giving them a new lease on life...part of the old adage of giving someone a job or the skills to do ajob being the best form of charity because then they can provide for themsleves...check it out: click here
Friday, October 13, 2006
Friday We Head to DC
...with three great articles from the Washington Post....
First, how turning down the chance to move up in your company may be a good move: click here
Next, a ban on child labor begins in India and thinking about what this may mean for your company's hiring practices: click here
Lastly, within this article, news of the Office of Personnel Management finally digitalizing their system and saving them from the problems they've had in the past with pension payments: click here
Enjoy your weekend!
First, how turning down the chance to move up in your company may be a good move: click here
Next, a ban on child labor begins in India and thinking about what this may mean for your company's hiring practices: click here
Lastly, within this article, news of the Office of Personnel Management finally digitalizing their system and saving them from the problems they've had in the past with pension payments: click here
Enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Creativity and Psychology
On this Thursday we delve a little into the brain for some great articles.
First from the Boston Globe, an article about an agency that's showing its creative side and how they encouraged people to do so: click here
Next from the New York Times, an interesting article about creative ways that business travelers get past the "no liquid" security requirements and how lip balm has become a medaphor for fear in the post 9/11 world: click here
And lastly, from the New York Times, an executive spotlight of a woman who had a passion for psychology and took that to the top of her industry: click here
One last thing before the end of the post today. A plane crashing into a building in New York City is always a chilling reminder of 9/11 but for a lot of people in the baseball community, this one stung even more due to the passing of Cory Lidle. His time with the New York Yankees was short, but Lidle will always be remembered as a guy with not great stuff who went out there every time and competed and never wanted to give up the ball. It's another sad day for New York.
First from the Boston Globe, an article about an agency that's showing its creative side and how they encouraged people to do so: click here
Next from the New York Times, an interesting article about creative ways that business travelers get past the "no liquid" security requirements and how lip balm has become a medaphor for fear in the post 9/11 world: click here
And lastly, from the New York Times, an executive spotlight of a woman who had a passion for psychology and took that to the top of her industry: click here
One last thing before the end of the post today. A plane crashing into a building in New York City is always a chilling reminder of 9/11 but for a lot of people in the baseball community, this one stung even more due to the passing of Cory Lidle. His time with the New York Yankees was short, but Lidle will always be remembered as a guy with not great stuff who went out there every time and competed and never wanted to give up the ball. It's another sad day for New York.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Motivating Bosses
After reading the Astronology from yesterday, you may have figured out how executives motivate employees, but how do you motivate executives?
According to the New York Times, paying them based on performance, but not necessarily on stock price is a way that Deere & Company handles their business: click here
In other news, and continuing a theme for the past month, the Boston Globe reports that gay workers are feeling more welcome in the workplace: click here
And lastly on your Humpday, an article from the Brampton News which says that many smaller companies may do better by outsourcing their human resource needs: click here
According to the New York Times, paying them based on performance, but not necessarily on stock price is a way that Deere & Company handles their business: click here
In other news, and continuing a theme for the past month, the Boston Globe reports that gay workers are feeling more welcome in the workplace: click here
And lastly on your Humpday, an article from the Brampton News which says that many smaller companies may do better by outsourcing their human resource needs: click here
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid
That's the theme of our Two for Two-sday on 10/10 (you give us 10 minutes, we'll give you the best in HR news from around the world...or something to that effect)
Sometimes the gossip news, according to Amy Joyce of the Washington Post, is better off left at the door and not brought into the office: click here
And sometimes the blind admiration of bosses and the things that may be said because of it, are best off not said, according to the New York Times: click here
Sometimes the gossip news, according to Amy Joyce of the Washington Post, is better off left at the door and not brought into the office: click here
And sometimes the blind admiration of bosses and the things that may be said because of it, are best off not said, according to the New York Times: click here
Monday, October 09, 2006
The search for talent
This is an unusual post. Usually we post articles for you to be able to see online. But today (after spending an entire day in the London airport), the focus is on a magazine and articles from there that every Human Resource manager should read.
That magazine, as you may have guessed by the picture, is the Economist. In this weeks issue, a 15-page special report on the search for talent, why it's getting harder to find, where people are finding it, and how they are successfully recruiting it are discussed.
The recommendation of this blogger is to pick up this issue and read through it. It may not pertain to you right now, but with the baby boomer generation retiring, this is going to be a huge problem in the not-so-distant future for many firms and organizations who rely on skilled labor to do their tasks. If you don't start thinking about the problem now, it may be too late.
That magazine, as you may have guessed by the picture, is the Economist. In this weeks issue, a 15-page special report on the search for talent, why it's getting harder to find, where people are finding it, and how they are successfully recruiting it are discussed.
The recommendation of this blogger is to pick up this issue and read through it. It may not pertain to you right now, but with the baby boomer generation retiring, this is going to be a huge problem in the not-so-distant future for many firms and organizations who rely on skilled labor to do their tasks. If you don't start thinking about the problem now, it may be too late.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
We're Going Big
"Go Big or Go Home" is a saying we like...we're going to do both on this Thursday...
Double dose of HR articles for you and then we're taking it home for the weekend....
First comes from the Boston Globe from the summer and says that training teaches workers...to hate training, something to think about when structuring training programs for employees: click here
Next from the Washington Post, an article about a problem with D.C. officers who work only part time but collect full-time pay: click here
Then from the New York Times, an article about adding a personal touch to hotel etiquitte and how that passes on added value to the consumer: click here
Penultimately, from Management-Issues News out of London, a follow up on a theme we've explored on this blog: telecommuting hitting the corporate mainstream: click here
And, lastly, from the Boston Globe once again, salary trends for 2006: click here
Double dose of HR articles for you and then we're taking it home for the weekend....
First comes from the Boston Globe from the summer and says that training teaches workers...to hate training, something to think about when structuring training programs for employees: click here
Next from the Washington Post, an article about a problem with D.C. officers who work only part time but collect full-time pay: click here
Then from the New York Times, an article about adding a personal touch to hotel etiquitte and how that passes on added value to the consumer: click here
Penultimately, from Management-Issues News out of London, a follow up on a theme we've explored on this blog: telecommuting hitting the corporate mainstream: click here
And, lastly, from the Boston Globe once again, salary trends for 2006: click here
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
A Little Change of Pace
A couple of articles about different topics than jobs and hiring for today...
First is from the New York Times about couples who run the house for other couples...interesting article: click here
Next from the New York Times is about a CEO who makes hearing aids and how he got to doing that...interesting progression: click here
And, lastly, from the Boston Globe, an article about virtual offices being about what you make it...interesting idea: click here
First is from the New York Times about couples who run the house for other couples...interesting article: click here
Next from the New York Times is about a CEO who makes hearing aids and how he got to doing that...interesting progression: click here
And, lastly, from the Boston Globe, an article about virtual offices being about what you make it...interesting idea: click here
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Working From Home
2 for Tuesday ends the Boston/New York rivalry for this year as the baseball playoffs begin tonight!
How to know if working for home is right for you or your boss? The New York Times has some advice for you: click here
And from the Boston Globe, a large decision for women in the workplace: be female or be funny: click here
How to know if working for home is right for you or your boss? The New York Times has some advice for you: click here
And from the Boston Globe, a large decision for women in the workplace: be female or be funny: click here
Monday, October 02, 2006
Somebody's Watching You
Picking up a theme from the past and for the future, employee privacy is a thing of the past and pre-screening and on-the-job survellience are coming to the forefront of American debate...Amy Joyce looks into this in the Washington Post: click here
SHRM has come out with a study that says that entrants to the US workforce "ill prepared", sorely lacking in basic academic skills, reported by MSNBC: click here
And lastly, an article from the Boston Globe that says that great bosses don't manage, they lead: click here
SHRM has come out with a study that says that entrants to the US workforce "ill prepared", sorely lacking in basic academic skills, reported by MSNBC: click here
And lastly, an article from the Boston Globe that says that great bosses don't manage, they lead: click here
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