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- The Art and Skill of Decision Making - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2012 from Julia Hill-NicholsIt was late one afternoon and I was on a conference call with an executive who had recently left his company. He was a good leader – competent, hardworking, with a solid track record. We were in the midst of completing a cultural analysis to determine the type of company culture for which he ...
Views: 1272(3 votes) - Finding Great Employees With Ease - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2013 from kuza biasharaWe all want the best team possible. We want only the best employees working for us. However, that is not going to happen if you don’t look in the right places. There are plenty of potential employees out there but you should also remember your competitors. They are looking for the best just like ...
Views: 1271 - Warning! Values May Be Detrimental to Your Organization’s Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Pat LynchDo your employees complain of favoritism, or inconsistency in decision-making, or lack of fairness? If so, the problem – and the solution – may be your organization’s values. On its face, identifying values to guide workplace behaviors and decisions seems reasonable, productive, and highly ...
Views: 1271(2 votes) - What Can You Learn From About Nancy Pelosi's Surprise? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Kelley RexroadKnow your votes before the vote is taken is a lesson every one involved in Human Resources and/or with Boards of Directors should know. It is being reported that votes fell away from the passage of the bill known as the "bailout." There is a lesson to be learned from this no matter your ...
Views: 1271 - Mastering Cultural Diversity: 5 Reflective Questions That Will Make You an Effective Manager - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2017 from Veronica HislopIn todays global economy it is good business sense for services, businesses and organizations to be reflective of the customers they serve. More than ever, strong managers and leaders are required to have a comprehensive set of skills that allows them to be adept at managing a vast array of ...
Views: 1269 - Dealing with Difficult People… Stop Resisting and Accept - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Mike MartinDealing with Difficult People… Stop Resisting and Accept By Mike Martin Excerpted from Change the Things You Can (Dealing with Difficult People) Stop Resisting and Accept Learn to deal with the difficult people in your life by improving your communication skills, accessing ...
Views: 1268 - Features To Look For In Industrial Vacuum Cleaners - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Tam LeIndustrial vacuum cleaners can be useful in a number of different situations, but it's not always obvious what you should be looking for when making a purchase. This guide will offer an insight into the various features of these cleaners and why they could be important to your business. The ...
Views: 1268 - How to Sustain Your Inner Strength in Business - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Peter NichollsDid you know that, as a rule of thumb, a tree's root system is something like one and a half times the depth and width of the tree? This is the real source of its strength and stability to withstand the forces of nature and more. What you see is only the ‘tip of the iceberg'. Of crucial ...
Views: 1267(5 votes) - Do You Still Use Old Punch Clocks? Time to Move on to Time Attendance Software - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2011 from Aron JamesIn spite of advancements made in the employee time management industry, there is no dearth of businesses that still cling to the old-fashioned card punching time clock. The numbers however are declining as business owners discover the usefulness of time tracking clocks with time attendance ...
Views: 1265 - What does The Best Manager need to pay attention to? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Craig NathansonDo you want to be the best manager? Here are key areas to pay attention to and you will be well on your way! Productivity Are people getting things done and on time? This is an important indicator to look at. Many factors will impact work quality. If work is not getting done on time step ...
Views: 1263 - Bringing on a Temporary Worker – 5 Steps to Success - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2012 from Catherine Lang-ClineBringing on a Temporary Worker – 5 Steps to Success By Catherine Lang-Cline As the economy develops and business picks up, many companies are choosing to add staff through temporary workers. It’s a way to manage the workflow with less risk than bringing on permanent employees that might ...
Views: 1262 - How a Solid Onboarding Process Can Help You Improve Employee Retention - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Dave DartFrom start to finish, the hiring process can be lengthy and complex with so many steps, people, negotiations, and costs involved. When a new hire is finally set up with a start date, you may think the hiring process has finally ended… and now on to the next one. Ideally your process should ...
Views: 1259 - Reasons for Calling In Sick: How Much Do You Really Need to Know? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2018 from Arina KatrychevaSick leave policies vary greatly from state to state and from company to company. Some companies offer a fixed number of sick days annually, others do not. Some employers require a doctor’s note for every single day taken, others request it only for long-term sick leaves. Whether someone ...
Views: 1259 - What is Employer Branding and Why Do We Need It? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Supriya NigamThe employment branding is a brand new concept which contributes to your business' success and productivity. This procedure is similar to matchmaking between you and your employees. As a company, you should be aware that harmonious relationship among your customers is insufficient. You still ...
Views: 1257(1 vote) - Guarding Your Top Talent Against Temptation - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Judy WhiteThe great recession has officially ended according to experts however; the negative impact on top talent continues to ripple throughout organizations. While unemployment remains high, the U.S. and other countries prior to the recession were challenged in addressing the increasingly complex ...
Views: 1254 - What NOT to do to avoid lawsuits when hiring social media screening companies - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2017 from Max DruckerWhat NOT to do to avoid lawsuits when hiring social media screening companies By now, you already know how important social media screening is when it comes to hiring people in your company. As much as possible, you want to make sure that your brand will stay intact and you will do anything ...
Views: 1253 - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant Can Save You Money and Get the Job Done! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyA Human Resources department plays a very important part in all organizations yet it is the first department to be cut when times are tight. So how does a department keep functioning (it is important that it DOES keep functioning) while saving money - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant. A ...
Views: 1250(3 votes) - Secrets of A Recruiter Revealed - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerI felt it was time for a controversial article, so here we go. What's the deal with recruiters? When I say recruiters, I mean headhunters. There are so many questions and controversy surrounding them and I felt it was time to address this. How Do Recruiters Get Paid? Well, the rumor around ...
Views: 1248(2 votes) - Privacy Gazebos For Seattle Hot Tubs - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Helena TipanIf you live in an area where the houses are close together, or where you have some nosy neighbors, you might think installing outdoor Seattle hot tubs is out of the question. Luckily, it’s never out of the question, especially with the excellent privacy options available. If you’re looking ...
Views: 1246 - HR Duties – Role of Human Resource Manager in an Organization - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2017 from Supriya NigamA company consists of several departments, each of these as crucial as another. But, some units are extremely vital to the functioning and improvement of the business. The Human Resources division is just one such part. The Human Resources Division, which houses all of the HR duties, is as ...
Views: 1242(1 vote) - Why You Need an Employee Hand Book - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2009 from Gregory CoveyIf you enjoy the legal system and don't mind paying out large sums of money to present and past employees then I would suggest that you disregard having an employee hand book! You may think I am kidding, but I am not. I have never been to an unemployment hearing, Equal Employment ...
Views: 1241 - 9=4 And A Story Of Trust In Leadership And Each Other - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Kelley RexroadSo last night Joe Maddon said 9=4 (see previous post). Now home field advantage is key; now is the time for the fans to be there and understand the mission the team has had. I wonder how many companies feel they have a "home field" advantage. One time when a layoff seemed the only way out, ...
Views: 1240 - Construction Security Guards - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Charles WillisThe security of construction projects does not only consist of guarding the site during the hours the construction workers are not present, but it consists of much more. Access control during working hours is a big issue at construction sites. In today’s economic times construction sites will ...
Views: 1240 - Human Rights Group Gets Boost From CNN Airings - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Linda WielandYouth for Human Rights International (YHRI) an independent non-profit group headquartered in Los Angeles, announced visitors to their website have tripled since their human rights Public Service Announcements (PSAs) began airing on CNN International last month. "With the help of major cable ...
Views: 1240(1 vote) - How To Make Your Employees Feel Like Working For You - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeIf you have decided to become an entrepreneur, it may be that you are the sole proprietor of your business, and that you have no employees, at least at first. There is probably going to come a time when you do need to hire people, and it takes a little bit of work to find the right employees for ...
Views: 1237 - Is your on-line reputation hurting you? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Robert Shindell"Is your on-line reputation hurting you?" Chances are you already have a reputation online, even if you don't want one. On Web sites across the Internet, people can find information about you. You should be aware of your online reputation so you can protect it. This is especially important ...
Views: 1237 - Who may be subject to background screening? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Sam LewisJob applicants are probably the mostly subjected individuals for background screening. Organizations conduct several screenings of candidates to ensure that they are not only acquiring applicants with highly competent and qualified skills, but also have a high level of character and integrity ...
Views: 1236 - How To Face A Performance Review Right? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2018 from Reshali VindyaMost of the time performance reviews could be boring and unhelpful but they serve the perfect platform to reflect on your past and future career. Whether we appreciate it or not, as employees we have to be involved in it. But have you ever thought of getting most out of your performance review? ...
Views: 1235 - Is Discrimination Acceptable? Fat People Need Not Apply - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Scott Q MarcusIn certain instances, job discrimination is considered acceptable. For example, a Catholic Priest would have a tough road to hoe to get hired as a Rabbi, no matter how extensive his career background. There’s really no reason NOT to hire him, but it’s just not going to happen, is it? We accept ...
Views: 1234 - What Is The General Criteria For Job Outsourcing? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Abilene JonesOutsourcing has come to be an integral part of the global economic scenario today. Thanks to the advances in technology, it is no longer essential to have the employer and the employee work together in the same office. They could be continents and time zones removed from each other and still ...
Views: 1231 - Frisco Roofing Company belongs to construction of building. - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Abdul BariFirst of all customers judge the condition of the roof. In most cases complete replacement of roof can be avoided. Then the company repairs the roof and makes it this condition look that’s look like brand new. Company customers services center are available for customers are 24 hours who help ...
Views: 1229 - Five Reasons HR Application Software Implementations Exceed Budget - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Clay ScrogginThe following list is not in any particular order. I’ve seen HR application software projects exceed budget expectations for all of the reasons listed below. My objective with this article is to provide some foresight into why a project might exceed budget and, hopefully, help you limit the ...
Views: 1228 - How To Launch a Successful Job Search - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIt does not matter where you are in your life; mid-career or seasoned, employed or unemployed, director or entry-level. We all need to know how to launch a successful job search in order to find our next job. Before we describe our steps, we must first help you understand you! Think of ...
Views: 1225(2 votes) - 5 Ways to Keep Gen X Engaged in Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2012 from Catherine Lang-ClineGeneration X are the latchkey kids all grown up. As the children of workaholics, they came home from school, unlocked their own doors and babysat themselves until someone eventually came home. This has developed two strengths for them. They are incredibly self-sufficient and they have no desire ...
Views: 1224 - Employee Oriented: Make Your Business Irresistible to Workers - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2018 from M RafiqOne of the biggest challenges that small business owners must work toward is trying to farm the best talent around. It’s important that your business is the best quality it can possibly be, and this extends to the people you hire for the company. The thing is there is so much stiff competition ...
Views: 1224 - Reading Brain Breaththrough 2012 - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2012 from Hal WechslerReading & the Brain Has a Breakthrough. Wow, It Works. • 1. For Brainiacs & other “smart-folks”: up to 70% of U. S. high school students are lousy (not proficient) readers. So what? • 2. N.A.E.P. (National Assessment of Educational Progress), indicates average high school “reading-scores” ...
Views: 1224 - Hiring security guards for gyms - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Charles WillisGyms might require a security company for many different reasons and it is extremely important for the customer service and security of the store to make the right decision on which company to hire. The gym might have experienced recent theft at the gym, because customers often leave their ...
Views: 1223 - Modernization of Recruitment Process in the Wake of COVID-19 - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2020 from Niti SharmaAs the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on the economy, businesses are tweaking their strategies, resource management, and marketing tactics. Many industries like travel, tourism, hotels, entertainment, and other related sectors are freezing pay and hiring or carrying out massive layoffs. ...
Views: 1223 - 5 Tips of Selecting the Right Human Resources Consultancy - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Supriya NigamThe Human Resource Outsourcing industry continues to grow as one of the fastest developing outsourcing sectors, just following IT outsourcing. After two of the very challenging financial years lately, companies are searching for ways to decrease overhead and enhance efficiencies. Human Resources ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Stay focused in your job search - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Dwain CelistanAs a retained executive recruiter, I read many resumes and speak to talented executives daily. One of their key challenges is to determine how they use their many talents and interests in the future career pursuits. While there is a desire to be broad and keep “all options open”, the better ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - Candidate Attraction Plan – How to hire best talent? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Supriya NigamEmploying the perfect candidate is essential for any enterprise. Using the interview process to guarantee the ideal candidate is critical to your businesses success and avoids the hassle and expense of personnel replacement and retraining. Below are a few essential hints that will assist you to ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Riding the Leadership Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThey were the best of times; they were the worst of times. . . How often when you look at your business have you thought to yourself, "Wow, I cannot believe how great of a staff we have right now? They are all working together as a team. They make my job so easy." Then, two months later, ...
Views: 1217 - How to become a chief information officer? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Supriya NigamThe chief information officer or CIO is the senior level executive in charge of the firm's technology infrastructure, organization, and planning. The CIO plays an important function in formulating the best technique to execute alternatives and finding out the technology needs of a company. ...
Views: 1216(2 votes) - Evaluating The Efficiency Of Your Staffing Supply Chain Management - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Marcia PreraAn effective supply chain management must avoid bottlenecks at different stages to improve the efficiency of the supply chain. It does not help to have an excellent component in the supply chain, when a terrible component in the chain elsewhere weakens it completely. The major steps of ...
Views: 1215 - Negotiating Stock, Options, Etc., in a Very Relative Way - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Alan SkloverCASE HISTORY: Evan, a biomedical research scientist with a large pharmaceutical company, was recruited by a fellow biomedical scientist to join him in running a start-up biotech firm. The biotech firm, funded by venture capitalists, was engaged in cutting-edge research on two promising drugs. ...
Views: 1214 - PEO, ASO, or HRO: Which Solution is Right for You? - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Carolyn Stoll-SokolAs you’re looking into outsourcing some or all of your HR functions, you will come across a number of different acronyms representing different types of providers. These differing approaches to outsourcing carry different benefits and ramifications for your business, which is why it’s important ...
Views: 1213 - The Psychological Contract – Are You on Good Terms with your Line Manager? - by Submitted on May 05, 2016 from Joe FlanaganHow much do you trust your boss? When they imply that by taking on the additional tasks in order to ‘help them out’ or ‘get yourself noticed within the company’, how confident are you that they will follow through on their side of the agreement? This is the psychological contract that you have ...
Views: 1212(1 vote) - Workplace Investigations - Witnesses Interviews - Webinar by TrainHR - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2012 from Russel stuartOverview : Many employers struggle to gather information during witness interviews in investigations. Many employees for a variety of reasons are reluctant to be involved and can be less than forthcoming. Friends of employees and those accused of an offense are often downright angry and ...
Views: 1208 - Fire Watch Security - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Charles WillisIt is extremely important for contractors and owners of a building to understand fire watch requirements in detail. In some cases companies might overdue the fire watch, because they assume that the requirement is 24 hours per day while in some cases the requirement is 24 hours a day fire watch ...
Views: 1205 - Why Leadership Coaching pays off for all stakeholders? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Craig NathansonWhat is the role of the leader? It really depends on the perspective of different stakeholders, what role of the leader is going to be. In general, the board, shareholders, and top management expect the leader to maximize profit. The employees, who work for the leader, have a different view. ...
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