11/ 1/09
I’m Thankful (I Think): Promoting Positivity in the Workplace During Shaky Times
Promoting Positivity in the Workplace During Shaky Times More 
10/ 1/09
Trick or Treat? Discerning Fact from Fiction on Resumes
By Elaine Varelas, October 1, 2009 We’ve all been there. We have that one last position to hire for, and... More
09/ 7/09
Shoot for the Stars: Implement a “Star” Strategy to Ensure Organizational Success
By Elaine Varelas, 09/07/09 Gazing up at the sky on a clear night can give you an appreciation for stars.... More
07/ 6/09
Performance Management During Hard Times
The term performance management has developed a bad reputation. When people hear the phrase, they picture iron-fisted leadership teams squeezing... More
06/ 1/09
Innovation or Repetition: The Cyclicality of HR Practices
Innovation or Repetition: The Cyclicality of HR Practices By Elaine Varelas, June 1, 2009 If you’ve found yourself avoiding the... More
05/ 4/09
What’s in a Name? Strategies for Reviving a Culture During Turbulent Times
By Elaine Varelas Manager of Customer Delight. Chief People Officer. Director of First Impressions. These titles may seem like names... More
04/ 6/09
Culture Club - Redefining and Communicating an Organization’s Culture After a Major Change
By Elaine Varelas These tumultuous economic times have caused severe upheaval in many organizations. Some companies are closing their doors,... More
03/ 2/09
Leadership Competencies That Will Ensure Organizational Resilience
How can this generation of executives lead us through this economic upheaval when most of us have only read about the depression in history books? More
02/ 2/09
Making small-scale layoffs effective
If a "minor" layoff is in your organization's future, here are some things HR managers should consider. More
01/ 5/09
The motivating factor: Keeping employees engaged during an uncertain economy
Keeping talent motivated can be challenging in any economy, but is even more so during an economic downturn. See tips on keeping employees engaged. More