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"As we all know the global economic crisis (GFC) is still fresh in everyone’s memories. Some people ask if we’ve actually learnt anything – I think we have. Corporations are no longer spending to the excess levels of the last decade, they are careful when making decisions, and given the level of over investment that went on a few years back I am not surprised.     Read more

About the author: Jennifer King is an HR Analyst at Software Advice- a company that compares and reviews HR and employee evaluation software. She reports on trends, technology and best practices in HR.

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The phrase Cost savings seems to be pretty popular nowadays. It is everywhere; in all industries. This is not a trend. Far from being a concept that is dusted off only when tough economic times hit, cost saving is central to the success of any company - at any time.  Cutting dead weight and reallocating resources to make companies more competitive keep the demons of complacency away and allow companies to outpace competitors. 
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About the author: Kyle Lagunas is the HR Analyst at Softwareadvice.com-a resource for human resources and talent management software selection. This article originally appeared on his HR Blog. Read more

One of the great things about running a business in Asia is the diversity of cultures on your door step. Read more

We all know what it’s like. You visit a company’s website  in search of answers- maybe  some details on features or pricing- only to wind up frustrated and confused. Sometimes you don't want to fill out a contact form or pick up the phone. You just want a quick response from a real person. Ideally, from a person who knows what they're talking about. Is that too much to ask? Read more

Look down the hall to the Human Resources department. Notice anything different?  Years ago, when the industry was in its infancy, the HR department was an undefined administrative post which helped set the framework for hiring and firing of employees. Read more

Let’s keep this simple: ‘Software-as-a-Service’, 'Saas', ‘the Cloud’, ‘Web-based software’- or whatever else you want to call it - is software you access from off-site servers via the internet.  You’ll come across consultants who try to make it sound more complex than it actually is. Many people are using it without actually realising it…Added a picture to Facebook? Bang, you’ve used the cloud. Got a Gmail account? You’re flying with Aladdin.  Read more

The other day I overheard someone saying, ‘Who has time to think about changing jobs?” Initially I would have agreed; global economic slowdown, less than inspiring employment figures and company downsizing are par for the course nowadays. Such news hardly excites the average employee to look over the fence. However the news is not all doom and gloom - especially not for today’s top talent. Highly skilled candidates are only marginally impacted by the current economic climate as companies must be more competitive in hiring and retaining them. Read more

We’ve all been there. You spend hours typing and re-typing your resumé on a Word doc. It’s your life’s work, and more than a little bit of pride, in black and white. No wonder rejection hurts so much and a slow reaction can be so frustrating for candidates.
 
It goes without saying that a failed or drawn-out application process affects an applicant’s confidence. If it’s handled poorly things only get worse…but not just for the job hunter.
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