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Knowing It All Is a Daunting Job

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” ~ Socrates Through the benefit of modern technology we hold the key to more knowledge than could have been imagined only a few years ago. In his book “Net Smart: How to Thrive Online” author and online pioneer Howard Rheingold writes about becoming literate in these processes that are changing our world. The information surrounds us, but without key literacies being distributed among all people… Read More »Knowing It All Is a Daunting Job

Loss of Memory

“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” ~ George Santayana “Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things.” ~ Marcus Tullius Cicero “The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time.” ~ Friedrich Nietzche “May you never forget what is worth remembering, nor ever remember what is best forgotten.” ~ Irish Blessing Once upon a time there was… Read More »Loss of Memory

It’s Your Turn to Volunteer

There is a debate raging in many of our nation’s high schools about requiring mandatory service projects for seniors. It seems that kids who are forced to “volunteer” for something outside of their sphere of interest are not likely to ever volunteer to do it again. Regardless of the good intentions of educators who in good faith place hands-on work experience within the reach of our youth, mandatory volunteerism is not likely to create a… Read More »It’s Your Turn to Volunteer

Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – January 13 thru January 19, 2013

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  In case you missed this week’s articles, here is a summary: Jan 13 - Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.11 – This is a re-posting of five previous articles from Make HR Happen. – more –           Jan 14 - Being Professional While Being You – One of the most misused and misunderstood terms in use every day is the word professional. In one context, using a talent… Read More »Reviewing This Week on Make HR Happen – January 13 thru January 19, 2013

Contingent Workforce Part III – Employees and Job Seekers

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Researching the first two episodes in this series uncovered several startling facts. The size of the contingent workforce in large companies is much bigger than people, even management, realizes. The 3rd Party Provider industry is projected for continuous growth, at least 6% and possibly even double digits this year as cautious employers bring in contractors and temps in lieu of hiring. Outsourcing is rampant and is also likely to increase. Most alarming of all is… Read More »Contingent Workforce Part III – Employees and Job Seekers