Comments on: 10 Things HR Needs to Do in this Economic Downturn http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/ Know More HR. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:45:28 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog » Curious Cat Management Carnival: Select 2008 Highlights http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-33183 Curious Cat Management Improvement Blog » Curious Cat Management Carnival: Select 2008 Highlights Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:40:40 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-33183 [...] 10 Things HR Needs to Do in this Economic Downturn - “1) Get up, walk out of HR, and talk to the people running operations. That’s where the money is. 2) Fix your friggin sales comp once and for all. Sales matter more than ever, and having a sales comp “system” that can get changed on a whim won’t work… 5) Fell the deadwood. Yep, it’s time to get out there and chop some wood. If you have people in your organization who needed to go when times were good, that goes double now. Learn to say “buh-bye.” And do it actively.” [I don't agree about felling deadwood due to bad times. You should always work with employees to make more effective (really work, once you hire someone that is a serious commitment). And if that fails and you have employees that don't fit they should be let go. It should not be related to the economy. - John Hunter] [...] [...] 10 Things HR Needs to Do in this Economic Downturn – “1) Get up, walk out of HR, and talk to the people running operations. That’s where the money is. 2) Fix your friggin sales comp once and for all. Sales matter more than ever, and having a sales comp “system” that can get changed on a whim won’t work… 5) Fell the deadwood. Yep, it’s time to get out there and chop some wood. If you have people in your organization who needed to go when times were good, that goes double now. Learn to say “buh-bye.” And do it actively.” [I don't agree about felling deadwood due to bad times. You should always work with employees to make more effective (really work, once you hire someone that is a serious commitment). And if that fails and you have employees that don't fit they should be let go. It should not be related to the economy. - John Hunter] [...]

]]> By: The Talent Economy » Blog Archive » HR in the Age of Talent - Part I http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3374 The Talent Economy » Blog Archive » HR in the Age of Talent - Part I Tue, 27 May 2008 14:15:28 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3374 [...] middle, weed out the disaffected, retain as many of the rest as possible. Except of course, in a downturn, when it is important to get rid of excess [...] [...] middle, weed out the disaffected, retain as many of the rest as possible. Except of course, in a downturn, when it is important to get rid of excess [...]

]]> By: Frank Roche http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3334 Frank Roche Thu, 15 May 2008 17:43:21 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3334 Chris, are you arguing that the economy is fine? Oh, I see, you do say "things have significantly slowed down." So, no, I guess not. Would you please cite the grand hyperbole? Where exactly? Are gas prices at record highs? Did the number of housing defaults rise 65% in April? Hmmm. So you are a serious businessman. Congratulations. I own a business and put my own money on the line every day. Chris, are you arguing that the economy is fine? Oh, I see, you do say “things have significantly slowed down.” So, no, I guess not.

Would you please cite the grand hyperbole? Where exactly? Are gas prices at record highs? Did the number of housing defaults rise 65% in April? Hmmm.

So you are a serious businessman. Congratulations. I own a business and put my own money on the line every day.

]]> By: chris http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3333 chris Thu, 15 May 2008 17:24:47 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3333 Yup, here's another example of why business people think very little of the capabilities of HR folks. You're as bad as the oversensationalized media. There has been no evidence supporting an economy-wide downturn. Sure, things have significantly slowed down, and yes, some sectors are in decline. But when you go around espousing grand hyperbole you may get the attention of your HR peers, but you won't get the attention of the serious businessman. Yup, here’s another example of why business people think very little of the capabilities of HR folks. You’re as bad as the oversensationalized media. There has been no evidence supporting an economy-wide downturn. Sure, things have significantly slowed down, and yes, some sectors are in decline. But when you go around espousing grand hyperbole you may get the attention of your HR peers, but you won’t get the attention of the serious businessman.

]]> By: Wally Bock http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3326 Wally Bock Wed, 14 May 2008 22:18:55 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3326 Congratulations! This post was selected as one of the five best business blog posts of the week in my Three Star Leadership Midweek Review of the Business Blogs. http://blog.threestarleadership.com/2008/05/14/51408-a-midweek-look-at-the-business-blogs.aspx Wally Bock Congratulations! This post was selected as one of the five best business blog posts of the week in my Three Star Leadership Midweek Review of the Business Blogs.

http://blog.threestarleadership.com/2008/05/14/51408-a-midweek-look-at-the-business-blogs.aspx

Wally Bock

]]> By: Three Star Leadership Blog http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3325 Three Star Leadership Blog Wed, 14 May 2008 22:09:57 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3325 <strong>5/14/08: A midweek look at the business blogs...</strong> Here's my pick of the best posts from this week's business blogs. I'm pointing you to posts on HR and the downturn, adversity, crutches, and some excellent posts on the research into learning leadership skills by playing multiple-player online games... 5/14/08: A midweek look at the business blogs…

Here’s my pick of the best posts from this week’s business blogs. I’m pointing you to posts on HR and the downturn, adversity, crutches, and some excellent posts on the research into learning leadership skills by playing multiple-player online games…

]]> By: Frank Roche http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3318 Frank Roche Tue, 13 May 2008 23:30:59 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3318 Thanks, Wally. You're right, this is like oxygen, we need it all the time. Thanks for the note! Thanks, Wally. You’re right, this is like oxygen, we need it all the time. Thanks for the note!

]]> By: Wally Bock http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3317 Wally Bock Tue, 13 May 2008 23:12:13 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3317 Great post, Frank. Of course this is all stuff that should be done, downturn or no. Perhaps the downturn will inspire some to do them. Great post, Frank. Of course this is all stuff that should be done, downturn or no. Perhaps the downturn will inspire some to do them.

]]> By: Frank Roche http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3315 Frank Roche Tue, 13 May 2008 10:03:57 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3315 Amit, I wholeheartedly agree about the need for more employee communication in a downturn. There's never enough even in good times, but now it's more necessary than ever. Really good points...thanks for the comments. Amit, I wholeheartedly agree about the need for more employee communication in a downturn. There’s never enough even in good times, but now it’s more necessary than ever. Really good points…thanks for the comments.

]]> By: Amit http://www.knowhr.com/blog/2008/05/12/10-things-hr-needs-to-do-in-this-economic-downturn/comment-page-1/#comment-3314 Amit Tue, 13 May 2008 08:05:56 +0000 http://www.knowhr.com/blog/?p=819#comment-3314 I believe in down times, its also imperative on HR to keep employees engaged. One thing to heighten employee engagement could be to increase communication. Other avenues like collaboration, regular touch up meetings and encouraging innovation can also be looked upon. I believe in down times, its also imperative on HR to keep employees engaged. One thing to heighten employee engagement could be to increase communication. Other avenues like collaboration, regular touch up meetings and encouraging innovation can also be looked upon.

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