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Employees are the lifeblood of any company. A company runs because its people bring its objectives forward and meet its goals. This fact puts recruitment as a very pivotal process for any organization. It is during the recruitment process that recruiters assess and select the right people who would fill in job positions and contribute […]
As a trainer, you’re aware that you may often face a hostile audience, pulled away from the comfort zone of current jobs and asked to learn something new … perhaps without removing any of the previous load. “Quotas and deadlines still must be met,” employees are often told by their supervisors, “and you have to […]
Much has been written about Apple founder Steve Jobs since he died last week. The adjectives describing him have been numerous. This Silicon Valley icon has been described as an innovator, a visionary, inspirational, and the best entrepreneur ever. But Mr. Jobs’ death has also raised questions about the future of the company he cofounded […]
Many managers think retention is management’s problem, that it’s all about salary and benefits and perks. “There’s nothing I can do” they think. But studies show that in large measure, it’s what happens at the department and individual levels that makes the difference in retention. Reviews of exit interviews tend to back up this idea, […]
Finding the right fit for a job opening is time-consuming and expensive. Companies invest a lot of money and effort into soliciting and interviewing applicants and onboarding new hires, but despite all this money and effort, there’s no guarantee a new employee will work out. This means it’s in an employer’s best interest to do […]
by Jeffrey D. Slanker A recent case from Central Florida highlights the importance of maintaining and properly implementing updated and compliant equal employment opportunity and antidiscrimination policies. The case involved disability discrimination claims, and a jury ultimately found in favor of the employee and rendered a $4.5 million verdict. The case is a reminder of […]
Tonight’s episode serves as a good example of team building exercises gone wrong. Very wrong. But, believe it or not, Michael’s efforts to enlighten his staff about Kelly’s Indian culture was not the worst example of “team building” I’ve ever seen. It was a close call, but the award for “worst team building exercise” belongs […]
Contingent employees can pick up the slack when business get busy, but structure the relationship carefully or their liabilities may linger long after they’re gone. Mid-summer traditionally means beach parties, picnics … and seasonal and temporary employees. It’s easy to see why. The jobs of vacationing employees have to be covered. Seasonal businesses are going […]
Yesterday, attorney Julia Melnicoe explained some of the most common—and dangerous—wage and hour myths and misconceptions that California employers fall prey to. Today, the rest of the list—plus an introduction to a webinar next week you won’t want to miss. Melnicoe is an attorney at the San Francisco office of Sedgwick LLP. For #s 1-6, […]
By Kyle Emshwiller Forget about elevator pitches, it seems like more and more workers are using those few seconds to annoy coworkers and execs, rather than to network with them. A recent CareerBuilder survey asked respondents to share odd behaviors they have witnessed in the elevator. We were shocked at some of the responses, especially […]