Don’t Forget the Sizzle with Your Job Description Steak
With today’s top job candidates besieged with offers, how you go about writing job descriptions may determine your chances of winning the talent you need.
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4 Ways for Humanizing Technology for Leaders and Employees
We live in an ever-changing world, and as companies sharpen their focus on technology, a strong understanding and certainty of the users are critical to a successful rollout. Focusing on people is key. As businesses automate and elevate technology, the human aspect requires a deep dive, yet many companies get stuck. If humans are overlooked, […]
5 Reasons You Must Get the Employee’s Explanation
In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Allison West offered her “4 Serious Sins of Documentation.” Today, her take on employee explanations, plus an introduction to the all-HR-in-one website, HR.BLR.com. It’s critical to get the employee’s explanation for performance problems and to include it in your documentation, says West, principal at Employment Practices Specialists in Pacifica, California. Her […]
Time to brush up on employment law basics for employers
As we find ourselves in the last quarter of 2024, we felt it was right to go back to the basics for those navigating the complex landscape of employment law. Understanding these laws helps to protect your business from legal disputes and fosters a positive environment for employees while ensuring compliance and a fair and […]
Party Down Reboot – More Workplace Dramedy Guaranteed
In case you missed the news, everyone’s favorite caterers are returning to the small screen with most of the original cast. The series previously starred Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, Jane Lynch, Ken Marino, Ryan Hansen, Megan Mullally, and Martin Starr as weary Hollywood catering employees trying to navigate complicated work and life situations while chasing […]
10 Tips and Best Practices for Giving Employees Valuable Feedback (Part 2)
Yesterday’s post offered five tips and best practices for giving your employees valuable feedback. Here are five additional tips: 6. Make it Timely and Relevant When providing feedback, ensure it’s timely and relevant. Don’t procrastinate in giving feedback, even if it’s challenging. For example, if brand-new customer service representatives fail to follow a certain script […]
Building a Better Team: How to Use Personality Testing to Make a Smarter Hiring Decision
by Tonya Lanthier, RDH, CEO of DentalPost Have you ever hired the wrong person? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. According to the Harvard Business Review, 80% of employee turnover is due to bad hiring decisions. So where is the break down? Often, hiring managers mistakenly hire for skills and fire for […]
U.S. Employers Strive for a Healthier Workforce
As healthcare costs continue to rise and unemployment falls to its lowest level in almost 50 years, an increasing number of employers are providing health benefits—from insurance coverage to wellness programs—to attract and maintain a healthy workforce. Some companies, though, are still holding out.
Just How Transparent Should Pay Transparency Be?
A recent study by Mercer titled “2019 Global Talent Trends Study” found a large gap between employees’ and HR’s understanding of how many employees would leave for better pay. The study raises important questions about pay transparency.
High Court: Self-Publication of Defamation Not Recognized in Texas
The Texas Supreme Court recently issued a decision that may put some employers at ease.