EDITORIAL: Manage government workforce better

In county government, as with businesses, the employees are the biggest cost. But county government hasn't followed the private sector's lead yet in managing that cost, or those employees, well.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Porter County must manage workforce better

In 2012, Porter County government authorized a comprehensive study of our county finances. The report, which was submitted last December, warned that every major service delivered, as well as every major fund we currently manage, needs to be adjusted through acts of efficiency. Otherwise, co…

EDITORIAL: Porter County needs to hire HR pro

The Porter County Council's quest to hire a budget and finance specialist is misguided. If the council is looking to add to the payroll, though, there's a more pressing need.

Chamber seeking nominees for HR professionals

INDIANAPOLIS | Nominations are being sought for the 2013 Ogletree Deakins/HR Dimensions Human Resources Professional of the Year.

Portage employees have until week's end to decide on early retirement

PORTAGE | The 10 city employees eligible to take the city's early retirement offer have until the end of the week to make the decision.

Portage commission authorizes employee buyout funds

PORTAGE | The Redevelopment Commission this week approved an expenditure of up to $881,385 to fund employee buyout packages.

The Times to host diversity symposium, job fair

The Times Media Co. will again host a full-day event in Northwest Indiana focused on workforce diversity on June 8.

EDITORIAL: Lake officials make case for HR director

The Lake County commissioners flubbed in appointing a politically connected person to be a special assistant, and Lake County Council member Christine Cid, D-East Chicago, called them on it last week.

Not just another statistic

Q: Employers seem to think that your skills aren't current and that something must be wrong with you if you've been out of full-time work for six months or more. How should I approach these problems?

Don't waste time; keep it moving

Q: On the day of a scheduled interview, I received a voice message that it was canceled because of budget changes. I contacted human resources two and three weeks later. The first time a rep said, "The position still has not been filled"; the second, "The position has been filled."

Standing on your feet, financially

Q: I'm 53, and I was a trailing spouse. While raising our four children, I often took positions within my degree field, accounting/finance, to increase our income and help make ends meet but was never able to stay at a job long, even though I was always considered a valued employee.

Unemployment rule changes start Friday

Mandatory drug screening for employment seekers is one of the several rule changes for people collecting employment insurance benefits from the state of Indiana.

The Times to host diversity symposium, job fair

The Times Media Co. will again host Northwest Indiana's only full-day event focused on work force diversity on June 15.

Shift gears or stay put

Q: Given today's economic hiring challenges, are applicants more likely now to find a job within their specific experience area, or do you advise that they apply in other fields in which they might have less experience, but an opportunity for a position?

New Job or Bust

Q: I've been seeking employment since June 25, 2009, when I was terminated on the grounds that I was no longer eligible to work in customer service. I take it I would only be eligible for data entry. I've been stating on my job applications that my reason for leaving my last job was a lay-of…

Office bullying has many negative impacts on both employees and the company's bottom line

Chances are, if you work with others, you have been or will be bullied at some point in your career.

Integrity for Hire

Q: I'm a middle-aged man who got laid off. In my resume, I have not put the years of my education. My thinking is that if employers are interested, they would ask me, and I would tell them at that time.

HR managers group hosts monthly meeting May 18

MERRILLVILLE | The Northwest Indiana Society of Human Resource Management will have its monthly meeting May 18 at Innsbrook Country Club, 6701 Taft St.

Majestic Star utilizes tools, technology to build relationships, loyalty

All industries have been affected by changing demographics in the workforce that bring together multiple generations. But the patron or customer base is also multi-generational. What appeals to a member of the Baby Boom generation may not appeal to Millennials.

Majestic Star attracts multiple generations

What appeals to a member of the Baby Boom generation may not appeal to Millennials. To attract the broadest possible customer base, the Gary casino is utilizing tools and technology to build relationships and loyalty.