Archive for the ‘Industry Thought Leaders’ Category
October 25th, 2011 by Natalie Runyon
A recent Forbes article indicated that the perception of power-more so than gender-may have to do with women’s challenges with negotiation. And while this may be true, it does not change the outcome-we see little female influence at the top ranks of organizations. The mind is powerful and shapes our interpretations of events and experiences in the workplace. When driven by fear, it can overwhelm us with a constant dialogue of self-criticism. In a state of constant mental negativity, our leadership, influence, and confidence are undermined. Indeed, changing our mindset from negative to positive can literally change our perspective and enable greater leadership performance, influence, and advancement.
Could it really be that simple? In my experience, simple, yes; easy, no. Continue Reading…
August 4th, 2011 by Valiant
On Tuesday, June 21, the Department of Labor formally proposed its long-awaited rule to more stringently regulate so-called "persuader" activity. Persuader activity refers to steps that employers may take to understand and respond to union organizing campaigns. The proposed rule can be found here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-06-21/html/2011-14357.htm
The Comment Period ends on August 22nd. Continue Reading…
August 2nd, 2011 by Valiant
As previously reported upon and highlighted in the NASCO Summit presentation of U.S. Chamber Labor Policy Expert Glenn Spencer in May, the NLRB and DoL have been considering numerous actions that would favor unions. While sweeping law changes such as EFCA will never see the light of day, there is still much that the Dem controlled NLRB and DoL can do to assist unions short of legislation, and in late June, two such pro-union actions were put in motion. One, an NLRB proposed rule, would make changes to current filing, notification, and litigation procedures related to representation elections — aimed at shortening the time of such elections. The other, a DoL proposed rule, would more stringently regulate so-called "persuader" activity — aimed to discourage employers from seeking outside counsel to understand and respond to union organizing campaigns. Continue Reading…
June 8th, 2011 by Bob Hayes
Advocating: Research — Collective Knowledge — Strategies for Success
Do Not Miss Out on the Fastest Growing New Offering from the Council!
The Council recognizes that some may not be ready for participation in our Tier 1 Security Leader program so we have recently opened up our "Security Executive Council Vanguard" program. Participation is growing rapidly. So far the feedback about what attracted these risk management leaders to participate in the Vanguard program circle around a few key valuable benefits: Continue Reading…
May 12th, 2011 by Bob Hayes
In March 2011 ASG held the Great Conversation. Over three hundred industry leaders attended the event to join in an interactive discussion covering the state of the risk management industry. This recording from the event provides leading insight from Bob Hayes into what risk managers must focus on as the industry goes through this period of extraordinary transformation.
No vendor-speak, no Powerpoint slides and straight to the point; you get five future forward looking keys to success in seven minutes.
Continue Reading…
April 1st, 2011 by Valiant
Today, I had the privilege to attend an event hosted by the fine folks over at GovWin. The event combined all the aspects that government contractors really need to improve their skills and their networks; networking, a short but highly interested deep dive on a pertinent topic and a longer panel discussion from what I heard described by attendees as "the most knowledgeable panel I’ve ever seen at one of these things."
Sounds like a win to me. My impression was as follows:
The venue was fantastic and everyone involved really did a great job of keeping things running smoothly. The food & drink was tasty and appropriate. The GovWin staff really did a great job of keeping people flowing where they needed to go and the dreaded line to pickup badges moved quickly.
The first portion of the seated event was a brief but highly informative deep dive on the upcoming FY 2012 budget as it relates to government contractors. The important takeaways were:
- The DoD budget represents about half of overall IT spending and with it set to grow by 2.8%, there could be opportunities for IT contractors.
- The top four areas of growth within the budget are:
- Energy/Conservation
- Healthcare
- Budget Streamlining (think cloud computing)
- Cybersecurity
- Transportation funding will be cut by almost 35%, a huge reduction in spending in that sector.
- The budget is roughly the same size as FY 2011, some of the contraction is the result of not having to spend approximately $6 billion on the census, as was spent last year.
The second portion of the event was a roundtable with top industry experts to discuss best practices in business development and capture. The two most important takeaways I got from the roundtable, as a non contractor without the day-to-day practical experience to draw from their examples, were as follows:
- The government is using a lot more task order contracts (MATOC) than they have in the past. GSA Schedules and GWAC contracts are declining as an overall percentage of money spent by the government.
- It is important for contractors to do their research and learn which agencies prefer which type of contract vehicle. Some agencies only use certain types of contracts, so submitting bids to those agencies with other contract vehicles will mean wasted money.
The last thing I learned is that GovWin plans to hold these events quarterly! If you can’t attend or if you aren’t in the DC region, not to worry, they live stream the events. Check out their events page HERE to learn about upcoming events.
March 29th, 2011 by Katie Meeker
During January’s State of the Union, Obama called on the retail industry to create jobs and aid in the continuation of the nation’s economic recovery. As an industry that supports one out of every five U.S. workers, much of the retail industry met Obama with open arms. So, how does the retail industry plan on tackling this challenge? Aside from benefiting from the tax breaks the Obama administration is offering, retail recruiters will need to keep recruiting costs low and retention rates high in order to afford this major growth.
Where to begin: Tips for Recruiting in Retail
- Invest in screening qualified candidates now; better hiring practices will save money (by increasing retention) later. This means a standard assessment, an application, a brief interview and perhaps drug screening or criminal background checks.
- Advertise the value. Employees that want to stay on board site career growth, learning, being a part of team, management recognition and others as contributing factors. Advertising these points to candidates will help them see the value in a retail career path.
- Utilize HR technology to organize the high-volume of applicants. The retail industry comes with unique challenges when it comes to supporting both hourly and salaried employees, attracting candidates, and taking in applications. Tailor career portals around specific needs, segmenting corporate hiring from store hiring from internship hiring and beyond. Some HR technology providers can even set up in-store kiosks for walk-in traffic and applications.
Next Steps: Learn from other Retail Professionals
Want to learn more about recruiting in Retail? In the NYC area? Register for iCIMS’ HR Recruiter Event, March 9th in NYC! This event will provide HR professionals with the opportunity to discuss their unique ways of overcoming the many challenges that are linked with today’s talent management programs. Recruiters will have the chance to share their experiences and gain feedback from other retail industry professionals, as well as discuss best practices, network, and offer suggestions for the future. This evening event will feature a presentation from iCIMS’ client Tory Burch and is complimentary to attend. [If you’ve missed this event, please look out for a recap of talking points in an upcoming blog at www.icims.com/blog/.
February 14th, 2011 by Nick Fishman
Insights about hot topics that hiring professionals need to watch in the coming year
Discrimination issues, global screening, contractors, credit checks, social networking and a tsunami of legislation headline the 2011 list of top background screening trends from EmployeeScreenIQ. Since 2007, we’ve developed an annual list for HR professionals and executives; this year’s picks are designed to equip hiring professionals with advance information on crucial screening topics before they become everyday news. Without further adieu, the top nine trends for 2011 include:
1 – EEOC takes aggressive action toward employment background checks. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has increased their scrutiny of hiring practices, exposing employers to a greater risk of discrimination lawsuits. The EEOC is especially targeting “bright line” hiring decisions that automatically exclude candidates with criminal records, arrest Continue Reading…
February 7th, 2011 by Bob Hayes
This monthly newsletter keeps you up-to-date on the latest Security Executive Council initiatives and their efforts to help make security and risk executives more successful and productive. Content includes career issues, strategic planning, industry research, measures and metrics, emerging trends watch, advice from former security executives and much more.
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February 4th, 2011 by Kathy Phillips
Safety Techniques in Backing Up
Especially during the busy holiday season when everyone is rushing in and out of parking garages and structures it is even more important to be aware of our surroundings. When valet attendants and patrons are pulling in and out of parking spots and rushing the risk of accidents increases.
One out of every four accidents can be blamed on Continue Reading…
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