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- Evolution Of The HR Function: From A Business Function To A Strategy Partner - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Saigun TechnologiesSignificance and role of Human Resources Department varies in each organization. As the organizations mature, HR practices also mature. Size and age of an organization has no bearing on the maturity of their HR function. Maturity has much to do with the focus of "management on people" which ...
Views: 3064 - Information Search For Death Records - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from Gilbert AndersonDeath records are not that hard task to search; these records are considered as legal documents created by a physician who had recorded the date, time and the reason of an individual’s death. These records are under the care of a government authorities who used to maintain its safety and ...
Views: 1077 - Conducting A Quick People Search The Easy Way - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 from Gilbert AndersonThere may be times when you need some background information on someone, may be because you want to check on them before you employ them at work or at home, to safeguard yourself. You may want to find their criminal records or marriage status and some such information. You may even be looking ...
Views: 1066 - Erase And Expunge Criminal Records That Were Dismissed In Rhode Island - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2008 from Gilbert AndersonIt is a good idea for the benefit of the person concerned that all dismissed criminal records be erased or expunged. Expungement is a process where the criminal records are sealed or destroyed. The cases that were found not guilty on Rhode Island and any other place, should not be allowed to ...
Views: 1076 - What Are The Important Tax Records That Should Be Kept Safe - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from jefferson de veraPaying taxes is an easy thing to do and most tax payers are prompt in doing that to avoid any issues, but when it comes to the deductions that can be shown, most people are at a loss. Many people have plenty of deductions that help with the taxes. Other people create deductions to be able to ...
Views: 646 - How Accurate Are The Jail Records - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 from Gilbert AndersonJail records are usually very difficult to gain access to. There has been a lot of discussion about the access to jail records as people feel they should be given free access to this information. It helps people in several ways, such as the ability to check on a suspicious neighbor, on the new ...
Views: 879 - Ten Things You Can Do To Grow Your HR Career - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Kelley RexroadHere are just 10 things you can do starting today to improve your career path in the Human Resources field. 1) Learn about all of HR. Study the functions of compensation, benefits, union negotiations, communications, training, organizational development all of it. Raise your hand to be part of ...
Views: 7366 - Sex Offender Records Help In Stopping Crimes - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Gilbert AndersonThere are several things happening around us, several offences that we see every day. This happens because we deal with people who we do not know are criminals. We employ people at home who we think are good people, going by their innocent faces or believing what they tell us. We employ ...
Views: 959 - Creatine- Every Teenager Must Need To Know - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Inba rajCreatine is naturally found in vertebras. It is a nitrogenous organic acid. The supplements of creatine are used by athletes and other body builders to improve their energy levels. The nerve cells are also benefited. Creatine comes from the Greek word ‘Kreas” which means flesh. This ...
Views: 5400 - Importance Of Obtaining Public Records For Background Check Investigation - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2008 from Gilbert AndersonCriminal records, marriage records, birth records, and any other public records are accessible to the any record user who has reasons and purpose in acquiring such documents. People encounter different kinds of people everyday. Some of them may create transactions with them or may become a part ...
Views: 778 - Understanding The Importance Of Supervisory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Mary Gormandy WhiteSexual harassment in the workplace is a serious problem that affects many employees and organizations. Research indicates that 90 percent of the Fortune 500 companies have at one time or the other dealt with a complaint of sexual harassment and that more than a third of them have faced lawsuits ...
Views: 3337 - Need For Employee Background Checks - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Shelly CruzEmployers spend a considerable amount of time and money searching for quality employees. Therefore, employee background checks are integral and important to the process of hiring new employees. Instances of workplace violence, resume falsification, and negligent hiring lawsuits are witnessing a ...
Views: 988 - Now’s The Time To Reassure Your Key Employees - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Kelley RexroadGood people always find a better job so if you want to keep your talent in today’s market you need to let them know they are key. This doesn’t mean a big ceremony or an expensive gift. The recognition is the key. In my former corporate life, one of the brilliant engineers worked for us ten ...
Views: 1255 - Operations Support Staff - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Wally AdamchikSome businesses and business managers view Operations (the functions and people who produce revenue) as better than every one else. Some firms recognize the critical and complementary role played by those not directly involved in Operations. For most of my life, I worked in Operations, and it ...
Views: 2181 - ***It's About the People - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2008 from Kelley RexroadHuman Resources is THE topic in today’s world. There are downsizings, union negotiations, pay issues, telecommuting, health insurance, retirement issues and how to save the historic memory in talent. The networking today is social media and that involves people. So, why is the HR ...
Views: 1326 - When Employees Don't Get Along: What To Do? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Crystal O'BrienFor Those Who Find Themselves In The Role Of Mediator In this time of pressing economic concerns, busy work schedules, and limited resources, the ability to exercise patience in the workplace can be a challenge. It's no wonder that conflict often times will erupt for what seems to be 'no ...
Views: 3594 - Revolution:In this changing world - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from lWe are living in the World where changes take place in every hour. We often heard of the things happened here and there through different medias and news paper, magazines ,books and so on by which we are able to learn an important events that had been occurred in the past, and is now happening ...
Views: 1648 - When Is The Right Time For An HR Expert? - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Roberta MatusonFor many companies, who have experienced rapid growth, Human Resources is an after thought. You start out with two employees and before you know it, you've grown to over 25. Life in the office goes from being fairly simple to highly complex. When you are a small company, it is easy to operate ...
Views: 791 - Guard Your Hive - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Roberta MatusonYour company has important resources that are worth protecting—they're called experienced workers. If this sector of your workforce flies out the door tomorrow, their wisdom will follow. Their staff will also follow, because they have more of a connection to these people than they have to the ...
Views: 872 - Intergenerational Dynamics In Your Workforce-Challenge or Opportunity? - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Roberta MatusonThink age diversity doesn't affect your workplace? Before you respond, read the following situations and check off those that you've observed in your organization: * Younger workers who move on without a moment's notice (or in your case two week's notice). * Baby Boomers treating younger ...
Views: 1002 - Human Resource Planning and Evaluation - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Robert SmithTrinity is a consultancy firm offering financial and human resource services. The company has 120 employees who offer different services. The organization vision and mission statement is to achieve highly in profitability, enhance customer’s services and promote human resource management ...
Views: 4199 - Investing Time With Your Staff Pays Off Big Time - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Lorraine PirihiI recently met up with a friend of mine who was telling me how little time he had working on his business due to the people problems he was constantly experiencing. He always complains to me that if he could run his business on his own, he would. Unfortunately this is not a reality so he ...
Views: 1054 - Criminal Court Records - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from William MccainEach court has its unique offer of criminal information. One obvious basis of the courts differences are their different locations. For a particular environment a particular set of rules apply therefore an offense might be also called in a particular/unique way. In the US there is a court to ...
Views: 786 - Book Review: Inspiration to Realization: Real Women Reveal Proven Strategies for Personal, Business, Financial and Spiritual Ful - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Laura MonzoThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Human Resources. Human Resources is the field which deals with the recruitment, management, and development of those people. Kelley Rexroad is the Official Guide to Human Resources. Inspiration to Realization: Real Women Reveal ...
Views: 771 - Definition: Human Resources - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Laura MonzoHuman resources is a term with which many organizations describe the combination of traditionally administrative personnel functions with performance management, Employee Relations and resource planning. The field draws upon concepts developed in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Human ...
Views: 3029(1 vote) - Candidate Relationship Management : An expense or investment? - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Marcia PreraThe needs for talented people by corporate will always exist, and the pressure on hiring managers to hire the best talent in smallest possible time will be higher day by day. A general trend to manage this pressure by hiring managers is to advertise more, subscribe more job portals and hold more ...
Views: 967 - 9 Basic Steps In The Recruiting Process - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Pat BrillYou are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department and are knowledgeable around the business functions. What about the people tasks? Managing people starts with recruiting…finding the right talent. I’ve created a simple guide to help you through the maze of hiring the right ...
Views: 1113 - PEO (Professional Employer Organization) - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter SamA PEO (Professional Employer Organization) provides outsourcing of work compensation human resources and administration of employee benefits. It does this by hiring employees from the client company’s, in turn becoming their employer of record. PEO’s will hire them back, under the ...
Views: 1069 - How To Make A Start With The Free People Search Thru Online - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2008 from Denver CageOn starting with your search, everything will depend within the information you’ve got, but first of all we have to focus first from the basic Address Searches and Phone Searches There are about hundreds or even millions of address and telephone record house which is online on ...
Views: 965 - Cowboy Themed Parties Ring In Fall With A Yee-haw - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Anil YadavBarbecues are not just for summer anymore, but the rich flavors can be enjoyed year-round and even in-doors. As kids head back to school this fall, a great way to celebrate is with a Cowboy themed BBQ. “Kids of all ages have an inner-cowboy screaming to come out” says Dotty Griffith, author of ...
Views: 1426 - Top Ten Items To Keep Your Home Organized - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from pardeep batraEven the most frugal person I know will occasionally splurge on an item that will help her keep more organized. Here are some of my favorite organizational tools for the home. 1) Lazy Susan Thanks to the soul who invented this little item! They're cheap, and help keep spices, bottles, and ...
Views: 1110 - Employee Referrals Programs - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2008 from Pat BrillIn this highly competitive market, finding top talent can be a challenge. Employers are searching for successful recruiting methods to bring in the right employees to grow the business. An employee referral program (ERP) can provide you with great talent and at a low cost. It does take ...
Views: 1565 - Modern Cowboy Jobs – More Than Campfire Romantic - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Oswald EppersIn States like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas or California everybody knows the Western Cowboy living home on the range. But can you really still find a true western cowboy? At one time you could find real cowboys in the Wild West States but that time was over one hundred years ago. When by the 1890s ...
Views: 1137 - Tips For Effective Leadership - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Sandy LawrenceToday's business landscape is more challenging than ever with several generations and cultures working alongside. So how can you lead well and build 'Rich Relationships' for greater engagement and team communication? Focus on the basic building blocks for leadership - strong people skills. ...
Views: 1084 - 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: 1163(1 vote) - Youth For Human Rights Tampa Bay’s 2nd Annual Human Rights Walkathon - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Linda WielandYouth for Human Rights of Tampa Bay, Florida, held its 2nd Annual Human Rights Walkathon at North Straub Park to promote human rights. With over 350 people from all walks of life in attendance it was an all around good time. They were joined by the Red Cross, Florida Coalition Against Human ...
Views: 1652(1 vote) - 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: 1173 - Benefits Of Workers Compensation Insurance - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Peter SamEmployee has huge benefits when it comes to workers compensation insurance. Depending upon the exact situations of the accident or any fatal injury, employee may be qualified for one or more benefits as follows: Medical Benefits: Any medical dealing required treating or relieving the effects ...
Views: 731 - Are You Eligible To Offer Cobra Insurance? - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from premierhr peoYes, there is an eligibility requirement to be able to offer your employees cobra upon separation. Most business owners and employees don’t know that. If you own a business, especially a start-up or small business, I recommend that you research your eligibility and make your status known ...
Views: 1098 - Ads Go Mobile - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Kevin CanteraAs an increasing number of people opt for Bluetooth-enabled cell phones , advertising agencies and billboard operators are teaming up to create a new form of advertising within the growing sphere of mobile marketing. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Motorola unveiled its new ...
Views: 970 - Does Your Boss Need Supervisory Skills? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Terra Vanzant-Stern, PhD., PMP, SPHR/GPHRStanley Bing recently updated his 1992 book, Crazy Bosses. In fact, there are several popular books that address wicked, mean, dysfunctional bosses. But what if your boss isn’t that bad? What if all your boss needs is a little supervisory skills training? You have come to terms with the fact ...
Views: 3098(1 vote) - Broadening The Scope Of The Training Function - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Nelson LeonThe new year has begun charged with many unpredictable factors including: a bad economy, lower levels in consumer confidence and expending, a serious financial crisis, drastic changes in lending practices, increases in personal and corporate debt, a decrease in cash flow and savings, the ...
Views: 2725 - Diversity Means They Will Be Different - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2008 from Jeanie MarshallI have been a proponent of diversity throughout my life. This has manifested in a variety of ways, in both my personal life and career. Often "diversity" is used to connote a particular ratio of the two genders or racial representation. I have a broader definition of "diversity." Diversity ...
Views: 2407(1 vote) - Are Job Applicants Destroying Your Brand? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2008 from Lee SalzCompanies roll out the red carpet when they hire new employees. Yet, those that they elect not to hire are left out in the cold with a bad taste in their mouth about their experiences with the company. It doesn’t need to be this way. Phil walks into his favorite retailer to apply for a job. ...
Views: 958 - Increase Recruitment Efficiency Using An Automated Recruitment System - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Marcia PreraGood talent hunting is always a top priority task for the hiring managers. A general tendency of hiring managers is to increase the number of hires and to add the number of recruiters. The little analysis that goes in the increasing cost of recruitment, which when applied to the resources ...
Views: 960 - The Importance Of Human Needs - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Mark PeterHuman Needs And Their Fulfillment Even though we are all different, we each have the same 6 basic human needs. These needs must be satisfied, otherwise we feel uncomfortable where we are, with our lives and ultimately with ourselves. Each of these 6 needs therefore have a very strong influence ...
Views: 4305 - Mentoring: A Profitable Resource - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Michelle SimmsIn its simplest form, mentoring is basically a transfer of knowledge. It takes place in a variety of settings ranging from ones home to the workplace. Typically, in a corporate setting, a seasoned individual (a mentor) is assigned to a newer or up incoming protégé (a mentee) with the ...
Views: 799 - Web-Based Financial Education For Employees - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Olivia MalloryCompanies are increasingly offering some form of workplace financial education as part of their employee benefits program. They recognize the long-term intrinsic value of such a service. Some other key benefits to offering some form of workplace financial education include: Increasing ...
Views: 946 - Retention Strategies: Keeping Your Human Capital & Reducing Turnover - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Charles BreedingThis is the age of human capital -- and of tight labor markets. Companies have finally realized that competitive advantage resides mostly in people, and that finding and keeping good managers and employees is a strategic necessity. But how do you attract and retain the best and the brightest ...
Views: 3060 - You Can Build An Intuitive Organization - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Arupa TesolinThis article originally appeared in Chief Learning Officer magazine,w ww.clomedia.com. (please retain this line when publishing) Copyright Dec. 2, 2004 by Arupa Tesolin, Intuita, www.intuita.com The use intuition in business has been steadily gaining in respectability over the past few ...
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