Human Resources

“Social Software: Corporate and Web-based networking software helps people make critical business connections,” Computerworld, Sept. 19, 2005 (using social networking to recruit IT workers)

“You can't always guess what they want: What IT workers really want may not be what you think, and until you find out, you're managing blind,” Computerworld, Sept. 12, 2005

“The Temp-to-Perm Phenomenon,” Contingent Workforce Strategies, July/August 2005 (auditioning temporary workers for permanent positions)

“Social Networking Goes Virtual,” Contingent Workforce Strategies, Sept. 2004
(using social networking software to recruit)

“No Train, No Gain: Training can keep your team on track,” Utah Business, August 2003

“Training: How and Why to Cultivate Employee Education,” Instant & Small Commercial Printer, June 2003

“Singing for Themselves,” Computerworld, Sept. 23, 2002 (how to manage “prima donna” employees)

“Covering Project Skill Gaps,” PM Network, September 2001 (Project Management Institute publication/article about use of training)

“Leasing leadership,” Network World, August 7, 2000 (leasing a CIO)

"Your Employees Are Your Best Asset, Give Them The Right Incentive To Succeed," Small Business Success, v. 14 (2001) (Using a 401(k)(k) plan as employee incentive)

"Covering Project Skill Gaps," PM Network, September 2001 (project management training)

"Talent Search 2.0," CIO Insight, June 2001 (searching for information technology professionals)

"Hiring An IT Leader?" Computerworld, July 17, 2000

"Stock Options: Still A Pot Of Gold Or Are They Losing Their Luster?," PlanetIT.com, June 23, 2000 (considering stock options as a form of compensation)

"Hire Right: Prepare Before Conducting Interviews -- Or Lose," PlanetIT.com, May 26, 2000

"When Online Training Is On The Mark," Onvia.com, April 22, 2000

"Smart Interviewing Can Save You Money, Grief," FreeAgent.com, February 28, 2000

"Fast-Track Orientation For Hiring Free Agents," FreeAgent.com, February 7, 2000 (how to get new employees up to speed quickly)

"Hiring, Retaining And Firing Employees: Your Most Valuable Asset," Small Business Success, Vol. XII (1999)

"Professional Employer Organizations," Business Asset, Fall 1999

"The Art Of The Hiring Interview," Computerworld, Sept. 13, 1999 (how to be an effective hiring interviewer)

"The Scrupulous Science Of Hiring," Salt Lake Observer, July 16, 1999

"When The Skills Gap Creates A Pay Gap," Computerworld, July 5, 1999 (how to hire new workers without sowing discontent among existing employees)

"Good Help, Few Hassles," The Costco Connection, July 1999 (professional employee organizations)

"Up To Speed -- Fast," Computerworld, February 15, 1999 (how to get new hires up to speed)

"Building A Skilled Workforce," Utah Business, February 1999

"The Sweet Smell of Failure," Computerworld, February 9, 1998 (turning failure into success)

"Grumps! Noodges! Troublemakers!" Computerworld, March 16, 1998 (how to manage employees with poor attitudes)

"Learning The New Way: Computer-Based Training," Priorities, Vol.2/Issue 5/1998

"Finding The Keepers," Computerworld, August 3, 1998 (hiring interview questions)

"Help Wanted," Business Asset, Spring 1998 (hiring)

"How To Be A People-Keeper," Reseller Management, March 1998 (retaining employees)

"Surfin’ Today Means Work — The Internet Career Gold Mine," Priorities, Vol. 2, Issue 2/1998 (online job search)

"Tracking Down Top-Notch Techies," Reseller Management, February 1998 (hiring)

"Share & Share Alike," The Costco Connection, September 1997 (employee stock option plans)

"‘Net Train, Net Gain?" Computerworld, February 3, 1997 (using the Internet for training)

"Rotate!," Computerworld, November 4, 1996 (use of job rotation to improve employee skills)

"So... How’s Your Benefits Package?" Reseller Management, September 1996 (using benefits to recruit)

"Weirdos," Computerworld, May 13, 1996 (managing eccentric employees)

"Ready, Provoke, Hire," Computerworld, April 1, 1996 (hiring staff)

"Learning To Let Go," Reseller Management, September 1995 (firing staff)

"How To Catch A Selling Star," Reseller Management, August 1995 (hiring salespeople)

"Cash In On Customer Training," Reseller Management, February 1995

"Get Back To School," Reseller Management, June 1994 (training staff)

"Training Employees," Independent Business, May/June 1994

"Turning Technicians Into Managers," Reseller Management, August 1993