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The article presents a discussion on building employee job satisfaction. Many issues generally shape an individual's perceptions about his or her position and the company as a whole. Building job satisfaction therefore requires a multipronged approach. In this context, the article provides information about some of the strategies that are designed to improve employee motivation and, ultimately, retention rates. In addition to benefiting employees, flexible schedules can also be an asset for companies. Staggered work hours, for example, can extend the span of time in which employees are available to assist customers. As HR managers, one can play a role in promoting these practices with senior management and recommending policies that allow such scheduling.

Provides suggestions on the hiring of a temporary chief financial officer (CFO) for the company. Temporary financial executive as a cost-effective measure; Definition of mission statement or objective; Creation of job description; Responsibility for supervision of interim CFO; Ways to find temporary CFOs; Consideration in interview.

Discusses the staffing problems for companies in the face of technological innovations in the area of globalized network communications. Skills needed in the workplace; Implications of introducing technology; Suggestions in staffing for advanced communications systems.

Discusses the role of cross-discipline training in fostering companywide understanding. Increase in productivity through improved communication and more strategic hiring decisions; Encouragement of more strategic and efficient hiring practices within a company; Need for support for cross-discipline training to originate at the top management level.