Wharton Study: Employee Satisfaction Contributes to Bottom Line
Concern for employees’ satisfaction is more than just a “feel good” aspect of management. Wharton professor Alex Edmans’ recent study confirms that happy workers positively impact financial success. His study examined the stock returns of companies from Fortune's “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” between 1998 and 2005 and found they had higher financial returns – more than double ...
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What It Takes to Move into HR
Are you interested in working in human resources but fear you lack the experience? Many Monster job seekers in this field are concerned about making this type of move. "Don't be afraid to apply for an opening," encourages Shannon Arens, a human resources specialist with Sioux City, Iowa-based Terra Industries Inc., a manufacturing company. "There's great growth potential." If you can't ...Published about 1 year ago | -
Prep for the Top 10 Interview Questions
Too many job seekers stumble through interviews as if the questions are coming out of left field. But many interview questions are to be expected. Study this list and plan your answers ahead of time so you'll be ready to deliver them with confidence. What Are Your Weaknesses? This is the most dreaded question of all. Handle it by minimizing your ...Published 9 months ago | -
Top Paying Industries for HR
*Compensation and Benefits Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Rail Transportation 140 $59.08 $122,880 Natural Gas Distribution 60 $53.42 $111,120 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 180 $51.06 $106,210 Activities Related to Credit Intermediation 240 $49.55 $103,070 Internet Service Providers and Web Search Portals 50 $48.92 $101,750 *Training and Development Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean ...Published about 1 year ago |
Top Paying Industries for HR
*Compensation and Benefits Managers* *Industry* *Employment* *Hourly mean wage* *Annual mean wage* Rail Transportation 140 $59.08 $122,880 Natural Gas Distribution 60 $53.42 $111,120 Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing 180 $51.06 ...
