Tackling Performance Management
The recession and resulting changes in staffing have put more importance on performance management. HR consultants have opportunities to get work helping employers improve these processes and their bottom lines.
Consultants Study Emerging Issues
The economy. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Unionization. Health care. These are just a few of the issues that will impact HR professionals
Bad Client Behavior Can Hurt
Confronting bad behavior head on and potentially losing a client or terminating a client relationship might seem like the last thing an HR consultant would want to do. Yet, say some with experience in the field, that is exactly what must be done in some situations.
DOL Targets Labor Consulting
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) regulatory agenda includes a rule requiring employers to disclose agreements with labor consultants.
End-of-Year Giving Takes Planning
When it comes to end-of-year giving, one size does not fit all–for HR consultants or for clients. Acknowledgments or gifts are best when selected with the needs and preferences of each individual in mind, consultants advise.
Where Do You Find Collaborators?
Small HR consultancies are discovering that they can extend their services when they join with collaborators. The question is: Where do you find them?
Coping With Slow-Paying Clients
HR consultants have different approaches to clients who are slow to pay them or don't pay them. They offer tips for colleagues struggling to keep the cash coming in the door, such as putting payment schedules in writing.
What Should Consultants Give Away?
How much should HR consultants give away to prospects, clients or just those who ask? Opinions are strong and range from "absolutely nothing" to "consultants should give freely."
Consultants Seek New Clients Online
In increasing numbers, HR consultants are turning to online resources such as social networking sites to find clients.
Are You an HR Consultant, or More?
Some HR consultants would rather not use the term "consultant" for fear that it might limit their range of new business. Others are comfortable with the term.
