As of today, we’re only a month away from Louisiana SHRM Conference! What better way to start getting the “buzz” out there than to interview a fellow HR colleague and speaker of the conference, our good friend “The Buzz on HR” or Sarah Williams. Sarah will be speaking on “How to Be an HR SuperContinue reading “Interviewing The Buzz on HR (Sarah Williams)”
Author Archives: Christine Assaf
Adam and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Communication
I once had an employee (we’ll call him Adam) and Adam was a “slacker”. He was downright lazy, never completed things on time, always goofing around on the job, and never worked on stuff we wanted him to work on. Despite this, Adam was brilliant. In brainstorming sessions, group work, or just in talking to him, youContinue reading “Adam and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Communication”
Translating Employees
If you’ve ever heard of the book Men are From Mars, Women are Venus, then you know what I mean when I say that people sometimes speak two different languages. This got me to thinking about bosses and their employees. I’ve often had exit interviews where employees spilled their guts about the misdoings of theirContinue reading “Translating Employees”
Guest Post: Is your Employer Brand Costing you Top Candidates?
The most common complaint I hear from recruiters is the lack of qualified candidates available for each of their positions. The democratization of the application process means that recruiters are sometimes sifting through hundreds of candidates to find 5-10 to bring in for an interview. What many don’t realize, however, is that their employer brand may beContinue reading “Guest Post: Is your Employer Brand Costing you Top Candidates?”
What You Need to Know About Inappropriate Interview Questions
Some common questions I get from hiring managers are which questions you can “legally” ask and which ones you can’t. Most are shocked when I say that you can legally ask any question…only to see disappointment on their face when I say “…you just can’t discriminate based on the answer, so it’s best not toContinue reading “What You Need to Know About Inappropriate Interview Questions”
Training is Like Unsubscribing
Training is a lot like unsubscribing… You know how you have those emails that pop up from places you previously purchased items online, or a online club you joined, or simply just spam. And when it pops into your e-mail inbox – what do you do? Delete. A few days, maybe a week, or even a monthContinue reading “Training is Like Unsubscribing”
Having Lazy Employees is Your Fault
Dear Managers, I’m tired of you labeling employees as “lazy.” First off, it’s name-calling and in some cases (where it goes too far) it could be constituted as bullying. So you have an employee that’s not cutting the mustard? Try out these tips below: To continue reading go this post on blogging4jobs.com…
Best Blog Posts of 2012
I collect words of wisdom to help my professional development. Here’s a look back at some that really were worth the CTRL+C & CTRL+V. Here they are: When I think about my own experiences where I was not a cultural fit, the friction and tension I felt was rooted in the desire for acceptance andContinue reading “Best Blog Posts of 2012”
10 Life/Work Lessons from 2012
It isn’t all about you. It’s about them. Communication truly helps solve most problems. Have goals. Mistakes are learning opportunities. Find a mentor and them shower them with thanks for their help. Exercise everyday. Join a group, go to a conference, use social media – Network. Listen more. Talk less. You are not your job, but youContinue reading “10 Life/Work Lessons from 2012”
Organizational Charts – 5 Reasons Your Employees Love Them
Courtesy of http://oldsaltshaker.blogspot.com In the multiple small businesses I’ve worked for, there’s one thing that it seems management never wants to do that employees love: Organizational Charts. Often the gripe I’ve heard is that Organizational Charts are a) a waste of time, b) change too often so what’s the point of making one and c) who has the time.Continue reading “Organizational Charts – 5 Reasons Your Employees Love Them”
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