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In the early days of a company and throughout the life of small businesses, a single person or handful of employees might find themselves doing virtually everything, from production to marketing to accounting and compliance.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we looked at criteria for identifying “essential functions” for job descriptions. Today, again courtesy of Natividad Valdez of Washington State Department of Personnel, we share more tips on essential functions, and an introduction to a new job description management program. What criteria should be used to differentiate between marginal and essential functions? […]
Leadership requires delegation yet it’s crucial that we recognize what should never be outsourced. While it’s tempting to hand off tasks to lighten your load, there are certain responsibilities—especially the more challenging conversations—that must be handled directly by leaders. These moments are opportunities to demonstrate values, build trust, and lead with authenticity. Leadership is about […]
The pandemic is taking its toll on your recruiters and jobseekers alike, finds new research from recruitment platform Jobvite. But just how bad is it?
When it comes to the tricky task of hiring, you might recall a time when one candidate looked great on paper, aced the interview, then went on to be a less-than-great employee. Today we’ll hear from the Vice President of Caliper®, Cyndi Sax, about how to address this exact problem.
As part of the Dodd-Frank Act, public companies will soon be subject to CEO pay ratio disclosure requirements. Starting with reporting for any fiscal year that begins on or after January 1, 2017, these organizations will have to disclose not only the CEO annual total compensation, but also the total annual compensation of the median […]
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.
Most, if not all, people have an affinity for certain brands over others, and this inclination toward a given brand usually involves shared characteristics or values. They identify with it on a deeper level. And that serves as the basis for affinity distribution, where one brand partners with another brand and leverages its “brand affinity, […]
I-deals are idiosyncratic “deals” that managers make with individual employees. They’re hard to stop, but it’s worth trying, says Greene, who is CEO of Reward $ystems Inc., in Glenview IL. Greene’s remarks came at the recent 2011 World at Work Conference in San Diego. Idiosyncratic “Deals” With Individuals/Groups Competitive talent markets increase the pressure to […]
According to a new survey conducted by Oasis, a Human Resources (HR) services provider, ensuring a safe work environment amid COVID-19 is the top priority among business leaders. Workplace safety is emphasized more than other important business considerations such as talent acquisition and professional development.