Research Articles 

Recent Research

 Aligning Workforce Strategies With Business Objectives 

This article provides an overview of five critical workforce strategies that must be linked with organization’s strategic objectives to achieve success. It directs readers to more in-depth resources on the five strategies and on many secondary matters.

 Fairness as Strategy: The Role of HR

Fairness in the workplace is a strategic priority for organizations. Employee perception of fairness, both directly and indirectly, influences an organization’s reputation and employee engagement and affects bottom-line results. Not surprisingly, equity is a priority for President Obama—evidenced by the recently signed Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which aims to reduce pay inequity.                                                              

Working With Outside Recruiters   

This article addresses the reasons for using outside recruiters, typical fees and the overall process of working with outside recruiters. It also discusses what information the employer will need to provide the recruiter and what the recruiter should provide for the employer.

Educating for Advocacy, Advocating for Education 

This research article focuses on the importance of education for the U.S. workforce to strengthen the nation’s economic competitiveness.