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- Could It Be Time For A New HRIS? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Clay ScrogginThere’s a very good chance that your company has been using the same Human Resource Information System for years now. Certainly there’s something to be said for familiar, reliable software – but much as your six-speed childhood bicycle eventually gave way to a first car, an updated HR ...
Views: 1617 - Call Center Stress - Effective Ways to Overcome Them - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2011 from Maria RichardsLife at call center is always fun for most of the calling agents. But in certain cases it is natural that customers tend to talk in a rough tone that not only make you sick but also act as a factor that gives birth to the communication breakdown process. There are several other factors that ...
Views: 1616 - Tips on how to improve your resume - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Peter IzmailovCreating your resume is the first step towards getting that well deserved promotion, or landing the perfect job, and it require some special technique like you would need when doing business writing. Career sites often have very handy templates that are designed to help you along when attempting ...
Views: 1615(1 vote) - Reality Bites of Job- Hunting - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonMy associates and I at HIREghana (www.HIREgh.com), we posted almost 3 weeks ago an opening for a Personal Assistant (for a CEO). This article is based on our experience with that 'current' job opening (that search is finished as of now). I thought that it would be nice for candidates to have a ...
Views: 1614 - Why motivating others doesn't work - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonIncorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger rewards to gain the same ...
Views: 1612 - 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: 1606 - Getting Great Employees for Less Money - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Jane CranstonIt’s just a fact of work life -- not everyone has the same amount of dollars to invest in opportunities or challenges. In today’s economic environment the numbers with less is accelerating and even those with resources appear to be hesitant to spend. This is true especially when it comes to the ...
Views: 1606 - How to put video resume in your resume website? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from james clarkThe concept of video resumes was developed in early 90s and later it became widely popular due to its innovative idea of explaining your job relevant details through a video to the employer. There are many resume website providing such video resume writing tips and online assistance for ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - Expand Your Business with a Quality Team - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIt can take a while to reach the point where your business is booming and you’ve got oodles and oodles of work to be distributed. But once you reach that point, you'll want to be ready to hire quality team members who are as passionate about your business as you are and whose knowledge can ...
Views: 1598 - 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Human Resources - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyA career in human resources is one teeming with possibilities. The occupation continues to offer a good salary, solid growth rate and a very rewarding experience to the people who choose to seek this career path. Here are five reasons to pursue a career in human resources. 1. The Field is ...
Views: 1597 - Executive recruiter offers guidelines to corporate interviewers - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Executive recruiter offers guidelines to corporate interviewers Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of a structured interviewing plan when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates ...
Views: 1591(5 votes) - I Hate My Job... - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from John GrubbsI HATE MY JOB… By John Grubbs …as a supervisor and there is nothing I can really do about it. I accepted this promotion to supervisor because I need to improve things for my family. I can’t stand confrontation and don’t like dealing with other people’s problems. I don’t really know what I ...
Views: 1591 - Security Guards at Hospitals - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Charles WillisSecurity guards at hospitals are essential for many different reasons. Access control, security of controlled substances, the security of newborns and ill patients and the protection of the propert are just some concerns hospitals normally deal with. It is highly important to hire a security ...
Views: 1587 - Medical Credentialing via Primary Source Verification: How it’s saving Human Lives! - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanMedical credentialing is the process performed to protect the public from substandard and incompetent health care practitioners such as Doctors, physicians, nurses etc. These health care practitioners make errors that ultimately led to problems with patient safety and high quality care. In fact, ...
Views: 1581 - Understanding the Generations - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known.” Ronald Reagan President, Ronald Reagan might have been stating the obvious with that statement. However, ...
Views: 1581 - How Far Can We Go With The Power of Thought? - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow Far Can We Go With The Power of Thought? Do you have to understand the science of electricity, electrons and protons, in order to turn on the lights in your room, your TV or computer? Click the button, throw the switch, or wave your hand, right? If the public had to pass a test on how ...
Views: 1580 - Selecting an Assessment Technology: Five Business Principles Vital to Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary The goal within most organizations is to hire a happy, productive workforce that stays on the job longer and produces more. That simple mission is often very hard to execute without an HR tool that is proven to predict a candidate’s on-the-job performance and tenure. ...
Views: 1578 - Should You Treat Your Employee’s? - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from karla hineWell that’s a question and a half if I may say so myself. I have recently had a discussion with fellow members of various networking groups and this question seems to be cropping it’s head up on a more than regular basis. Let’s look at the question more in depth. What does it actually say or ...
Views: 1575 - Employers: The Top 3 Mistakes You Need To Know Now (and How to Avoid Them!) - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinEffective employee communication – when an employer fails to do this effectively – it isn’t just bad for business, but can also create a work environment that’s ripe for legal trouble. If employers takes the time to communicate, explain actions, stay involved and make the workplace seem rational ...
Views: 1572 - Which Came First, Gestures or Speech, And Who Cares? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhich Came First, Speech or Gestures, And So What? Adults are learners too, so how do we get our point across (comprehension) without sounding like a dominating school teacher? If you visit your doctor and he says your x-rays are Benign, you are a lot happier than if he says the results ...
Views: 1572 - SWRO Design And Energy Recovery Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2008 from Zack FairConventional Design Previously, the standard Hydropro design for SWRO with energy recovery incorporated a single multistage centrifugal pump (or positive displacement) with a Hydraulic Turbo Booster. This design is fairly simple and generally does not require a significant increase in system ...
Views: 1564 - Validation--Getting and Giving it at Work - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonI’ve been thinking about, and sharing with my executive coaching clients, the idea of validation. What I mean is the need of almost all of us to be told, in word or reaction, that who we are and what we contribute is relevant, valuable, and special. People on the job interview circuit ...
Views: 1563 - Employee Engagement From The Start = Production - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Ron HequetDon’t Assume It’s About Money Keeping employees engaged is important in this economy, but I believe employee engagement matters, regardless of the economy. Most companies are not changing the way they hire or engage current employees, although they should. Most want to, but don’t think they ...
Views: 1560(5 votes) - Five Hiring Mistakes Smart Employers Make - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2012 from Jane CranstonIn good and bad employment times, it seems certain people can locate, attract, and select the best. Whether they’re looking for a new CEO, to fill a line position, or searching out the best childcare worker, some employers seems to get the right results. Why is that? Are they just plain lucky? I ...
Views: 1560 - Why Emotions in The Workplace Rule - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Emotions in The Workplace Rule Do we see reality as it is, or as we feel at the time? Don’t we all believe that we are objective - while others are emotional? The world is right-brained and only I am rational and left-brained? Wait. In a scientific study of physicians – 90% stated ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - Celebrating Office Life With Inspiring Haikus - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2017 from Marilyn VinchyEven the most exciting and fulfilling jobs have moments of frustration, anger, and boredom. While nobody should stay too long in a job they don’t enjoy, those who are planning on staying a while longer in a job that has its mundane moments can do themselves a great favor by learning to live with ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - How to Hire DotNet Developers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Divyesh PatelToday, Dotnet is at the helm of affairs of application development. Introduced by none other than Microsoft, Dotnet is arguably the most popular development framework. It can support some of the most high-end, robust, scalable, and flexible systems and applications. Due to this popularity, ...
Views: 1554(2 votes) - Do You Have an Angry Workplace? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Michael MantellWe’ve all heard about road rage. But, have you heard about the latest area for people to dump their anger? Desk rage. Well, maybe it’s not really the latest. I wrote a book about violence in the workplace in 1994, “Ticking Bombs: Defusing Violence in the Workplace”. Same disease, now a new ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - Setting SMART Goals To Increase Employee Development - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Bobby HarrisThe Goal Setting Theory is perhaps one of the biggest and most instrumental motivation theories in the world of business management. Extensively researched and developed by Edwin Locke in the 1960's, the Goal Setting Theory emphasizes on the significance of setting a goal for employees, and more ...
Views: 1549 - Understanding the Concept of WOTC Screening/Processing Automation - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from efficient hireTax credits can benefit companies in a lot of ways. But as filing for this benefit includes meeting IRS’ requirements, some employers don’t really consider processing for this benefit due to the need for complex procedures. Nonetheless, a WOTC Screening/Processing solution can make the whole ...
Views: 1545 - The Global HR Recruitment Marketplace - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Lucy SmithA great asset for any HR professional is to be multilingual and have international HR experience; these capabilities are in demand. But when it comes to recruitment, hiring trends can differ greatly by region. We explore the current global recruitment marketplace and discuss what HR skills are ...
Views: 1543 - Display Cakes in Style with Beautiful Cake Stands - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Gibson JonessCakes are a delectable delight and an ideal treat for special occasions like birthdays and weddings. For such important occasions, you can display cakes in a decorative way with the help of cake stands and cake decorating equipment. Cake stands are versatile and make a wonderful display for ...
Views: 1542 - Ten Best Ways to Give Feedback as a Manager and Why! - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Craig Nathanson1. Give feedback just before the next time the person needs it. (People will not make long term behavior change when evaluated,especially directly after a poor performance) 2. Let people know that you care about them. (When people see that their manager cares, they will be more motivated to ...
Views: 1540 - Mastering the resume parsing technique - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Supriya NigamThe most important facet of the fast growing world of today is technology. Technology has controlled all of the tasks that were human rather it's become a vital part of human activities. To stay ahead of other companies in the war for the top talent, it's the responsibility of the business ...
Views: 1538(1 vote) - 6 Reasons You Should Start Using an Online Time-Tracking Software Right Now - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2018 from Adam WrightTracking employees’ time and keeping files of timesheets the traditional way may have helped you in the past, but now in a competitive and fast-paced world, there is no room for conventional and slow methods. Introducing modern technologies can have a massive impact on your business. It can save ...
Views: 1537 - How good HR software can increase productivity within an organisation - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from John ArbuthnotIt does not matter what size your organisation is, a HR department plays a key role in managing your employees effectively and professionally. Ensuring the welfare of your staff, making sure that their training needs are met and that they are paid on time for the hours that they have worked all ...
Views: 1536 - Deborah Huyer Answers Follow-Up Questions from “Death of a Dinosaur: The End of the Annual Performance Review” - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Deborah HuyerLetting go of the cheese I am asked, “Can companies keep the annual review while they move to a coaching process and culture?” For those of you who have read “Who Moved my Cheese?” you can’t get your new cheese until you let go of your old cheese, so that answer is – no. This is true for ...
Views: 1535(3 votes) - Human Resource Software Applications for strong and sophisticated HR management - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2013 from Ishani JaiteleyHuman resource information solutions enable the human resource department to concentrate on growth strategies and initiatives, benefit analysis, hiring employees and other productive jobs instead spending time to perform routine and repetitive tasks. Human resources information system combines ...
Views: 1534 - HOW DO YOU KEEP GREAT STAFF? Make them feel special - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2013 from Harvey DeutschendorfHOW TO KEEP GREAT STAFF Make them Feel Special The secret to employee retention is not to try and reinvent the wheel, but emulate the practices used by organizations that have been very successful at keeping their staff. Two such organizations are Marriot Hotels and Southwest ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - Great Companies Grow Their Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyWe live in an interesting world, would you agree? Companies it seems, are rising and falling faster than ever before. Technology, globalization and the speed of communication has totally changed the workplace environment. Yet even in these fickle times, some companies and brands endure. More ...
Views: 1532(3 votes) - 8 Dangers Common in Retail Recruitment Agencies - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsWhile we are certainly witnessing the decline of the manufacturing and resource industries, today's economic playing field hosts an expanding service industry. This shift has created a huge demand for retail workers and recruitment agencies are responding to this need by specializing in retail ...
Views: 1528 - Workplace Violence Training - "I Guess You Were Too Late For Them!" - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2010 from Jeffrey MillerThis is about a conversation that I had with several of my clients - parents who bring their children to me for self defense training - about several catastrophic workplace violence attacks that occurred practically back-to-back. I'm sharing this story because it demonstrates what I call, ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Is it worth to use a Permanent Employment Agency to Find Work? - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Supriya NigamThere are always companies searching for worthy candidates to fill the gaps in their businesses. Similarly, there are always potential employees searching for jobs. Conventionally, companies do their own recruiting drives and promote their internal vacancies to permit job-seekers to apply for ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Are Eeyore Vampires Invading Your Work? Deal with Negative People without Becoming One - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Joey FaucetteIt’s challenging enough for most of us to do more with less at work as we’re all forced to do in this economy. But when Eeyore Vampires—negative people—invade, the dark shadows take over. I refer to negative people as “Eeyore Vampires” because just like Winnie the Pooh’s friend, Eeyore, ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - At-Will Employment - What Exactly Does That Mean? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alan SkloverIT HAPPENS TO US ALL THE TIME: People come to us for consultations about workplace problems and opportunities from every state in the U.S., and from many other countries, as well. Commonly, the counsel sought is related to job stability, either in seeking new employment or in departing from ...
Views: 1520 - Hire Full Time Remote Employee And Outsource Anything You Can Think Of - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Abilene JonesOutsourcing is often considered to be synonymous with offshore freelancing, but like every other industry, even the outsourcing industry has evolved and grown. Today, while freelancers still control a portion of the outsourcing pie, large chunks of it have been taken over by a completely new ...
Views: 1516 - Why Newly Created Freelance Platforms are better for Purchasing Content? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2017 from Jenna BrandonAs more and more people realize the true potential of freelancing and sign up at different freelance platforms, those who seek writing services begin to understand how they can make use of this tendency. The thing is that freelancing today is somewhat different from what people used to think ...
Views: 1514 - Should you ever negotiate your salary through Email? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Supriya NigamAfter an arduous number of job interviews with prospective organizations, who is hiring someone for the job of your dreams, you yet again meeting with hiring manager when he or she gives you job offer, but with salary below what you had anticipated. You are still elated, actually excited, ...
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