https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/rss en-us As an HR Generalist, you are expected to be an expert in every human resource function, including everything from hiring to compensation to payroll to performance management to the numerous employment laws such as the FMLA, ADA, COBRA, FLSA, IRCA, and many more. Not only do you need to have a strong knowledge base in all areas, but even more importantly, you need to be able to apply your knowledge to the daily situations that arise in your workplace... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4193 Thu, 18 May 2017 09:02:04 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4193-certificate-program-for-hr-generalists Anyone that's read my column over time knows that in OEM supplier negotiations I am an advocate of finding the middle ground and making the pie bigger. Why? Because I know from experience that if... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4075 Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:43:06 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/4075-the-case-for-civility-in-manufacturing If you're an IT professional, it's a good time to be looking for a job. According to CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2017, "Forty-one percent of US firms report having IT job openings and are actively recruiting candidates." While many of those available positions are the result of expansion, 38% of the companies surveyed were... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3923 Tue, 21 Feb 2017 10:51:38 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3923-9-industries-hiring-it-pros-now CEOs interviewed by Chief Executive cited 4 main areas of concern as they gaze into their crystal balls for 2017. This piece is a sidebar to the feature "CEO Outlook 2017," which you can access at the bottom, along with the roster of CEOs. http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3666 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:21:12 -0500 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3666-ceos-top-4-concerns-for-the-future From a luxury liner crossing the cold waters of the north Atlantic, Brave Tern may look like an uncharted island rising from the sea. But sail closer, and you will see an unusual ship making history. The boxy,... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3390 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 09:00:17 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3390-this-giant-ship-with-legs-must-be-the-strangest-sight-on-the-atlantic CFO Research conducted a global survey of senior finance executives at large companies, to examine the pressures they face in providing timely, accurate cash reporting and cash forecasting to business decision makers across the enterprise. This report is based on... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3342 Mon, 27 Jun 2016 11:02:20 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3342-how-do-cfos-feel-about-the-future-of-cash-management 11:59am: Tim Cook wrapping up. "We believe technology should lift humanity and enrich people's lives in all the ways people want to experience it - whether that's on the wrist, in the living room, on the desk, in the palm of their hand, in the car or even automating their home." 11:50am:... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3320 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 10:06:01 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3320-everything-you-missed-today-at-apple-s-wwdc-event E-waste is a growing problem, and the rapid advancement of technology is only making it worse. We use a gadget for a while and discard it once the new model comes out, which, of course, has a brand-new port, rendering your massive collection of charging cables virtually useless. If you're anything like me,... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3268 Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:20:46 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3268-the-best-places-to-recycle-old-cables-and-chargers A new ranking, with some very bad news. Virgin America is America's best airline again. For how long is anybody's guess. The airline captured top honors for the fourth year in a row in the closely-watched Airline Quality Rating, the industry's annual report card. It was followed by JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines. But it's a bittersweet win for Virgin... http://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3214 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:53:40 -0400 https://www.businesswatchnetwork.com/articles/3214-the-best-and-worst-airlines-of-the-year