Society gains from diversity. The workplace gains from diversity. It does no one any good to surround themselves with people who are “just like me”. History is littered with examples of high profile politicians who fell from grace because they surrounded themselves with sycophants. Instead, surround yourself with others who have the complementary skills and […]
Your employer brand is “the image of your organization as a ‘great place to work’” in the minds of current employees, candidates, clients and customers. It encompasses the recruitment and retention initiatives targeted at enhancing your company’s employer brand. It focuses on the idea that sometimes the best approach in the hiring process is to […]
The drawing down of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan is focusing attention on the overwhelming need to help transition our country’s veterans into meaningful, rewarding civilian employment. Today’s veterans are returning to a grateful nation, but also to an economy that has been challenged by record, unwavering unemployment rates and almost stagnant job growth. Many […]
In Virginia, a sheriff’s department has asked applicants to “friend” background investigators In Illinois, another sheriff’s office has asked applicants to sign into Facebook during interviews so that the hiring manager can screen their account. Stories such as this are becoming commonplace in the media, with examples of colleges, police departments, correctional facilities and other […]
As we enjoy this Memorial Day, I would like to take moment to talk about the benefits of promoting work-life balance for your employees. Work cannot be everything. People who are able to embrace both aspects of their lives – personal and professional – are much better workers. In a large majority of families with […]
Businesses need many things to survive, thrive and grow. They need a sound financial base – cash. They need a great product or service that they can market and sell. They need the discipline to follow a sound business plan, and they need good people. Without a good team that can work together and execute […]
HR departments have shrunk at companies across the United States. According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the head count at the average HR department fell from 13 in 2007 to just 9 in 2008. Many small businesses will employ a dedicated “human resources manager” to handle payroll, any employee […]
Part of the process of hiring a new employee is negotiating a fair salary – one that makes both employer and employee happy. It is a hurdle that has to be overcome during any and all hiring processes. The results of this negotiation can leave a candidate feeling wanted or devalued, and it can leave […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of people working in temporary help services has increased almost 25% since January 2010. This is astronomical growth, especially when compared to a growth rate of less than 2.5% for all employees (non-farm payroll) during that same time. Companies in all industries and in all sectors […]
Some think that exit interviews serve no purpose, since they occur once the employee has decided to leave the company. Because of this – the reasoning goes – they come far too late to be useful. This is just not the case. An employee’s reasons for separation provide valuable insights into corporate culture, management practices, […]
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