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Monthly Archive for May, 2009

A Question of Competency

Richard Anderson, CEO of Delta, was recently interviewed by the New York Times [here] and asked what he looks for in job candidates. He said a resume can outline education and experience, but it is the intangibles, such as the ability to communicate, lead and adapt to change, that are the most important. He refers to this as the human factor and suggests that gut instincts play a role in determining whether a candidate possesses these competencies.

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In the most recent Economic Research Institute (ERI) Quarterly newsletter, we hear something we have not heard much about in the news media, but which remains a critical point for employers to keep in mind. Economic conditions are drastically affecting 2009 compensation administration. At the same time, the US is greatly increasing its money supply (restoring bank, [...]

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