What is "Clearing the Picture?"

With our "Clearing the Picture" site, Adecco is bringing what happened at SHRM 2011 – and what’s happening in the HR industry – into focus for you by giving you valuable insights on the new economy and the ways it will impact your business. So, if you didn’t attend SHRM, or if you simply want an easy way to keep up with what's happening inyour industry, check out our webinars, videos and more for a clearer picture.

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October 4, 2011
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Perks and benefits for the United States’ workers

September 2, 2011

The results of our HR professional survey are in. Here’s what you had to say. Employee engagement and retention was a hot topic during SHRM 2011. To help shed some light on the topic, Adecco asked conference attendees to share their feedback on the benefits, bonuses and retention programs that they feel are the most ...Read More »

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What happened at SHRM?

July 6, 2011

The Annual Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference and Exposition is the preeminent event in Human Resources. This year, more than 18,000 HR professionals gathered for SHRM 2011 in Las Vegas for four days of insightful sessions, fun networking opportunities and an exciting exposition center. And Adecco was at the center of it all, learning more about the issues on the horizon and ...Read More »

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Adapting to a new script: Michael J. Fox on his life, his battle with Parkinson’s disease and the strength he finds in his wife.

June 29, 2011

With so many wonderful sessions and great networking opportunities, our time here at SHRM 2011 flew by. However, there was one last event that we have been looking forward to all conference long — the Closing General Session with Michael J. Fox. And he did not let us down. Fox, of course, is a television ...Read More »

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Social media and HR need to be on the same page

June 29, 2011

One of the recurring themes here at SHRM 2011 is the increasing prevalence of social media and the role it can play in an organization’s success. That’s why we were excited to jump into our latest session, “the future of HR is social” with Laurie Ruettimann, the founder of Punk Rock HR. Her work has ...Read More »

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Tony Hsieh delivers happiness and insight to SHRM 2011

June 28, 2011

Can you deliver happiness in your organization? We’re at the latest General Session of SHRM 2011. Today’s speaker is Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos.com, the online shoe giant that generates more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Hsieh explained that his success can be traced back to, of all things, pizza. While in college, ...Read More »

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Diversity

June 28, 2011

We’re back for more great insights and impactful discussions on day three of SHRM 2011. We started the day with our first panel discussion of the conference, and it focused on a topic prevalent in both business and the world at large — religious tolerance. The panel discussion, titled “Getting it Right: Understanding current dynamics ...Read More »

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A passionate approach to productivity

June 28, 2011

Today was the first full day at SHRM and we had a chance to sit in on some exciting and insightful presentations. And we wrapped up our first day at the conference with another great session, “Louder than words: Ten practical employee engagement steps that drive results.” The presenter, Bob Kelleher, CEO of The Employee ...Read More »

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A trip down memory lane gives a glimpse into the future of HR

June 28, 2011

The world of work is constantly changing, and the HR industry is at the center of that change. In a session titled “The changing nature of work:  Five global trends affecting strategic HR,” Gary Kushner, President and CEO of Kushner & Company, took a standing-room only audience on a journey of more than 50 years ...Read More »

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Adecco TV

June 27, 2011

Shane Yount The Power of HR Metrics: Growth, Performance, Sustainment Melinda S. Reichert Managing Social Media in the Workplace Ed Redfern How to Manage Workforce Diversity Catherine T. Cassidy Transforming Today’s Talent into Tomorrow’s Innovation Leaders Joe Gerstandt Unlocking the Influential Power of Strategic Relationship Management Dennis Strazulo Hiring and Firing “411″ Employment Law & ...Read More »

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