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2 May 2013 at 16 : 38 PM
Talent assessments: Start out right with results that last
This article, by G&A Partners COO John W. Allen, originally appeared in the Houston Business Journal: Hiring is one of the toughest decisions today’s managers have to make. Choosing between two equally qualified candidates when there is no light between them, or if one candidate seems to stand head and shoulders above the rest is harder than it ...
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12 March 2013 at 16 : 36 PM
Nature vs. nurture? How you can create a stronger company culture with three steps
by: John Allen, President and COO, G&A Partners Featured in the March issue of Smart Business Magazine It’s an age-old debate: Is character determined by DNA or upbringing? Nature versus nurture? Most would argue that character evolves from both. What about companies and their cultures? Is a company’s culture merely a ...
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18 February 2013 at 20 : 34 PM
Spread the Love and Influence Your Corporate Culture
[caption id="attachment_2026" align="aligncenter" width="600"] G&A Partners Valentine's Day 2013[/caption] What is Corporate Culture? According to Webster’s Dictionary, culture can be defined as “the set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution or organization.” A simple Google ...
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4 February 2013 at 17 : 09 PM
Too Many Hats (INFOGRAPHIC)
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14 January 2013 at 08 : 54 AM
Infographic: The Affordable Care Act
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26 November 2012 at 15 : 45 PM
10 Questions to Answer for a Better HR Assessment
Below is a synopsis of a recent article from the Houston Business Journal, written by G&A Partners President and COO John W. Allen: HR assessments can identify potential human resources violations before they occur and prevent them from causing costly setbacks. A comprehensive HR assessment provides an objective review of a business’ policies, ...
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24 September 2012 at 15 : 21 PM
G&A Partners Featured in The Wall Street Journal and Forbes
As experts in the world of human resources, G&A Partners is able to provide insight into emerging HR trends and practices. Last week, HR experts at G&A were able to share their expertise with The Wall Street Journal and Forbes regarding companies that allow employees to buy and sell vacation days. Companies that engage in this practice have ...
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1 August 2012 at 15 : 02 PM
Watch Out HR: The Olympics Are Here to Stay
The 2012 London Olympics are being called the “Twitter Olympics”, offering viewers many ways to keep up with the games via social media, live internet streaming, smartphone apps, and of course, traditional TV. With so many outlets available to viewers, employers are concerned about employees trading productivity at work to keep up with swimming, ...
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10 July 2012 at 13 : 02 PM
Learning to Listen: Lessons from a Young Lifeguard
Talent Management: from the beach to the boardroom A young lifeguard at a Florida beach, Tomas Lopez, was recently fired for saving someone’s life. Crazy, right? The lifeguard saw a person struggling in the water, and rushed in to save the distressed swimmer. Instead of receiving praise for his actions, he was promptly fired by management for ...
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2 July 2012 at 18 : 07 PM
How the Affordable Care Act Will Affect Your Company
The Littler Mendelson law firm released an overview of the Supreme Court's monumental ruling on the Affordable Care Act last Thursday. An excerpt from the publication is below, explaining how employers will need to alter the plans they offer employees: Plans must provide dependent coverage for children up to age 26 (effective in 2011; until 2014, ...
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