Help Second-Generation Leaders Succeed
When the time comes for a company's founder to pass the reins to the next family member, HR can smooth the transition and prepare the incoming leader for future challenges.
Occupational Fraud Remains
Well-Entrenched Globally
Employees committing fraud typically are first-time offenders with clean employment histories, yet they usually display one or more behavioral red flags that could be used to detect and stop their crimes, according to a new report on global fraud.
Permeable Employee Boundaries Are Part of HR's Future
HR’s success in the future will rely, in part, on boundary spanning and accepting diverse definitions of the HR role, experts say.
Senior Management at Wal-Mart Faulted in Bribery Scandal
Wal-Mart’s bribery scandal in Mexico wasn’t the fault of its compliance program but occurred because its compliance program did not have the support of senior management, according to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act attorney Thomas Fox in Houston.
In Strategic Planning, Questions More Important than Answers
When it comes to working with senior business leaders on strategic workforce planning, what matters most is the conversation, not the HR professional’s ability to quote data, reports and metrics, said experts on a recent Conference Board webinar.
Gladwell Wants Attendees' Ideas on Conference Keynote
Have a question for Malcolm Gladwell, best-selling author and keynote speaker at the 2012 SHRM Annual Conference? Click here to suggest topics for his keynote address on June 25 in Atlanta.
Homeland Security Should 'Focus on People Infrastructure'
SHRM Names New HR Leader
Five Ways to Lead Through Influence--Matrix Lessons for Managers