Strategies for Using Knowledge Tests in the Promotion Process
In a previous post, we discussed the challenge many companies face when it comes to employees’ retaining information conveyed in training sessions.
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High-Touch Approach to Workers’ Comp Yields Results
On-the-job injuries are all too common in some businesses. In assisted living centers, employees must lift, bend, and twist in their efforts to help the elderly residents perform their daily activities. This takes a toll on the backs of employees, even those trained in how to safely work with the elderly and infirm. Regency Pacific, […]
Make Meetings Matter
Meetings do matter. Whether virtual or face to face, they are vital to the smooth running of any business. For me, their main importance is as a forum for making timely decisions that will benefit the business.
‘Jobocalypse’ Will Make Most (Human) Workers Obsolete
Robots and androids will replace the majority of human jobs in the next few decades, according to the new book, Jobocalypse: The End of Human Jobs and How Robots Will Replace Them, by British author and futurologist Ben Way. Where will that leave “human” resources? Even jobs that were considered “safe” from outsourcing may be […]
2 Reasons Why You Must Do Exit Interviews
In yesterday’s Advisor, our experts recommended an exit interview for every separating employee. Today we’ll look at two reasons why exit interviews are important from a legal standpoint, and we’ll take a look at an extraordinary program that will help you generate an exit interview protocol and dozens of other critical HR policies. A well-thought-out […]
Why Technology Won’t Solve Your Recruiting Problems
With the vast amount of available technology today, it’s not surprising that recruiters are relying on tech to streamline the hiring process. As someone who’s spent 30 years working primarily with tech firms, I get it: Technology is valuable and useful. It’s brought success to many companies and helped them save time and money. But […]
Why It’s Time to Remove Barriers from Hourly Hiring
Hourly workers across the nation are fed up, and they’ve made it known. Millions have quit their jobs in a mass movement that’s been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” contributing to the current labor shortage for employers reliant on hourly employees. As a result, many of these businesses are shortening operating hours, closing their doors and […]
Do You Have the “I’s” for HR?
By Eric Magbaleta, SPHR Many leaders still believe HR does not have the skills necessary to effect change, make contributions that add value, or just plain understand the business. Why hasn’t this mindset changed? There must be some way to dispel this notion in order to drive business results. Here are some “I’s” for HR […]
Sometimes You Need to Shake the Opportunity Tree
I ran into a good friend the other day at our kids’ baseball game. After the usual pleasantries, he said, “I’m glad you’re here, we really need to talk.” So we moved away from the rest of the crowd and he began to tell me about an incredible opportunity that he had been presented. His […]
The New Nonnegotiables Jobseekers Are Demanding: Are You Prepared to Accommodate Them?
Have you noticed it yet? New applicants are walking into their final interviews armed with a set of nonnegotiables that they fully expect their employers to oblige.