8 Secrets to Hiring Seasonal Workers
For companies in many industries—whether large or small, bricks or clicks—it’s an annual ritual that must succeed: ensuring the quality and quantity of extra hires during the prime holiday sales season.
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Active Listening Allows You to Hear What is Being Said By Dan Oswald
When I was in elementary school, it wasn’t unusual for my report card to come home with a note from the teacher at the bottom that read something like, “Danny is well-behaved, but he must learn not to talk so much in class.” I somehow escaped the “Danny” moniker by middle school, but that’s a […]
As Company and Technology Evolve, So Does Corporate University
From training on core values to professional certifications to leadership development opportunities, Aquilent’s corporate university strives to support employees’ career advancement and, in turn, deliver “enhanced value” to customers.
Be Prepared for The Worst Case Scenario – Workplace Violence
With workplace violence attacks becoming more prevalent in the US, organizations need to be prepared for worst-case scenarios. Attacks in the workplace average three deaths and up to 12 injuries per attack, and lawsuits average $500,000 with jury awards averaging $3 million. Worse yet, the loss of friends and colleagues in the workplace is devastating…and […]
’Tis the Season to Give Gifts … But Not That Gift!
The holidays are quickly approaching. Are you prepared? If so, did you remember to include your supervisor and other coworkers when purchasing gifts? In a recent survey from staffing firm Accountemps, the majority of Human Resources (HR) managers said it is acceptable for employees and managers to exchange presents in the office.
Communication Secrets of Great Leaders: A Q&A with Denice Hinden
Could poor communication be sabotaging your organization’s success? With all the daily challenges and issues they face, most managers do not take the time to be clear, concise, and engaging in how they communicate.
Communicating with Your Team is Priority One
As a manager, you receive considerable information about what is happening at your company and use that information to get your job done. But what about your staff? Do they have the information they need to be successful at their jobs?
Survey: Hiring Veterans Remains Strong, but Veteran Job Satisfaction Takes a Dip
Having one of the largest forces in the world, caring for U.S. veterans when they leave the military includes helping them find gainful employment. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 37% of employers say they will actively recruit for veterans over the next 12 months—remaining flat over last year (37%), but still up from 33% […]
9 HR Tactics for Less Workplace Complexity
by Lisa Bodell, CEO of futurethink A recent Boston Consulting Group survey of global organizations found that procedures, vertical layers, interface structures, coordination bodies, and approvals have increased by as much as 350 percent in the past 15 years. To battle workplace complexity, HR can’t afford to view simplification as a one-off project: it must become […]
Overtime Regulations Q&A: Can We Switch Less Experienced Managers to Hourly?
Question: All of our restaurant and kitchen managers are paid a salaried wage (based on experience), and have similar job requirements. With the new overtime regulations (FLSA exemption requirements) headed our way in December, we are going to switch our newer, less experienced (lower paid) managers to hourly management. Can their job descriptions remain the […]