We’ve wrapped up the 20teens, and now that January is over we’re in full-blown 20adulting let’s take a look, shall we, at a few things that have changed the workplace (and HR) world in the past ten years. 1. Recovering from recession. In 2010 we were all faced with picking up the pieces of massiveContinue reading “Looking Back: 10 Things That Have Changed the Workplace”
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Ten Things to NOT do at Job Fairs (for Employers)
In my career I’ve done a lion’s share of job fairs. While they seem “old fashioned” they are still (imo) the best way to get in front of employees, to find out what the market looks like, and network. Employers show up with signage, free trinkets, and a smile trying to entice potential candidates toContinue reading “Ten Things to NOT do at Job Fairs (for Employers)”
Ten Things to NOT do at Job Fairs (for Candidates)
In my career I’ve done a lion’s share of job fairs. While they seem “old fashioned” they are still (imo) the best way to get in front of employees, to find out what the market looks like, and be able to network. Employers show up with signage, free trinkets, and a smile trying to enticeContinue reading “Ten Things to NOT do at Job Fairs (for Candidates)”
Just Say No to Policy Dependence
“Do we have a policy on…?”“Can you pull a job description for…?”“I have a bunch of employees who….” These are comments I hear from managers on a daily if not weekly basis. And in my years in HR when I’ve heard them I’ve learned to ask questions to get to the root of the issue.Continue reading “Just Say No to Policy Dependence”
I Just Called To Say…
I work remotely every day. That means I’m sitting in an office miles away from my other locations and employees and therefore I can’t do the normal interaction which helps to build relationships. One of the small things I try to do is call the front desk whenever I’m looking for a manager or employee,Continue reading “I Just Called To Say…”
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?”
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”
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”
Millenials are Your Future
I get tired of hearing every other article and blog post talking about how millennials are the “needy” generation. How they don’t want to work, want to have flexible schedules, and want to be praised all the time… and the connotation that it is exhausting. Excuse me for a bit… but what is wrong with that? What kindContinue reading “Millenials are Your Future”
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