June 18, 2009 - Nancy is a financial analyst working for a mid-sized company located in the United Kingdom, but she lives in Michigan. She works from home in her pajamas and “meets” her boss once a month via video conference.

June 18, 2009 - Got budget? You’re not alone. Corporate belts are cinching all across America. While a few unfortunate companies are struggling for survival itself, nearly all organizations are looking for ways to become leaner.

June 18, 2009 - Company, university and student – what if there was a way they could all win in the game of business? What if a common denominator allowed companies to reduce cost and add creativity, while simultaneously helping universities move students into great careers where these students could thrive? Welcome to the world of Cooperative Collaborations.

June 18, 2009 - Unfortunately, during tough economic times, organizations often need to improve their bottom line by making cuts, whether it is in the form of positions, pay or benefits. While these dreaded steps may be necessary for many organizations, it leaves employees feeling like they are giving more than taking and has them wondering what’s next.

June 18, 2009 - In today’s challenging economic climate, retaining top talent and keeping employees committed and engaged is more crucial than ever. As jobs, programs and budgets are cut across industries, internal talent has emerged as many companies’ most bankable asset.

June 18, 2009 - The University of Michigan Health System Human Resources’ planning journey began eight years ago, knowing that we needed to start a journey that ensured we would have the talent to meet future demand and keep UMHS as the place where people choose to come for health care and talented employees choose to work.

June 18, 2009 - During this past year, IIT’s Center for Research and Services has worked with a wide range of clients to demonstrate the impact of employee engagement on important business outcomes.

June 18, 2009 - Every organization is more than it appears to be on the surface. Behind the products, the logos, the services, and the press releases are the vital internal ingredients which actually determine the results of that organization. The most essential of those ingredients is the heart and soul of the organization – its culture.

June 18, 2009 - It’s no secret that every business today, regardless of sector, is faced with tough financial decisions. To that end, how do companies retain employees when budgets are impacting salaries and benefits?

June 18, 2009 - Empowering employees to be the best they can be is not just the result of hiring the right leadership. It isn’t that simple. One has to factor into the equation the organization’s overall corporate culture and service delivery practices.

June 4, 2009 - Employers may now be able to avoid costly litigation by having discrimination claims handled through the arbitration proceedings of their union contracts. There are many advantages to having discrimination claims arbitrated, including lower cost, faster resolution and greater control over the decision-making process.

May 7, 2009 - As companies nationwide feel the pressure to trim their budgets, it may be surprising at first to learn that employers are launching wellness programs in record numbers.

April 16, 2009 - In the financial services industry consumers rarely ask how much they’ll be charged for products and services. If they do, they are often told — and believe — that they don’t pay anything because the insurance or investment provider pays the financial professional.