Resolving the Issue of Veteran Unemployment

There is all round concern about the unemployment situation faced by returning veterans. The 29-31% unemployment rates reported are definitely a cause for serious concern. But looking at the causes and a possible solution seemed like a better option than worrying about the problem alone. To this end, our analysts have analysed employment data for [...]

[ Read More ] May 10, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Contingent Workforce, HCM |

Top Talent – A Glass Always at Half Empty

Some of us see the glass as half empty while the others see it as half full. Being a rather opinionated person, I insist that it pays to retain the attitude that the glass is half empty, when it comes to talent management at the top. Being satisfied with a half full glass is counter-productive [...]

[ Read More ] May 9, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Contingent Workforce, HCM |

Diversity Initiatives on Campus

Though the first ever college in the United States was established in 1628, the first Afro-American man earned his degree in only 1823, while a Caucasian woman had to wait until 1848 and an Afro-American woman till 1862 to achieve the same feat. This illustrates a state of affairs where opportunities in life were decided [...]

[ Read More ] May 8, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Contingent Workforce, HCM |

Creating the Culture of Supplier Diversity

On 18, April, 2012 the TV network, ABC faced charges of racial discrimination over its “Bachelor/Bachelorette” show. The case may take forever, but the numbers sure speak against ABC: 10 years and 23 seasons of the show – and 610 participants – with no Black, Latino or Asian in the lead, and only 16 Black [...]

[ Read More ] May 3, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Contingent Workforce, HCM |

Courting Supplier Diversity

Among the recent breaking news items, the one about AT&T surpassing its aggressive corporate goal of reaching 21.5% supplier diversity to actually achieve 23% of total spend using certified diverse businesses stands out! AT&T has also reached its supplier diversity goal of $12 billion spend one year ahead of schedule; using minorities, women and service-disabled [...]

[ Read More ] May 1, 2012 | No Comments | Posted in Contingent Workforce, HCM |