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- Time-Tracking Software: A Brief Guide - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2017 from Arina KatrychevaOver a third of workers believe they waste 1-2 hours a day on their workplace, as shown in a Gallup poll taken in 2007. That makes up to 10 hours per week on average. These figures could make any business owner think about a career change. Luckily, there is a way out of this pain. The use of ...
Views: 1430 - Mastering the resume parsing technique - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2017 from Supriya NigamThe most important facet of the fast growing world of today is technology. Technology has controlled all of the tasks that were human rather it's become a vital part of human activities. To stay ahead of other companies in the war for the top talent, it's the responsibility of the business ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - The Global HR Recruitment Marketplace - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2012 from Lucy SmithA great asset for any HR professional is to be multilingual and have international HR experience; these capabilities are in demand. But when it comes to recruitment, hiring trends can differ greatly by region. We explore the current global recruitment marketplace and discuss what HR skills are ...
Views: 1253 - A Mission Every Employer Has with Every Employee - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2014 from William CottringerA Mission Every Employer Has with Every Employee By Dr. Bill Cottringer “The obscure takes a while to see, but the obvious even longer.” ~Anonymous. The above quote relates to a lesson I seem to have to keep relearning and remembering from the first book I wrote several years ...
Views: 1244 - Could It Be Time For A New HRIS? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Clay ScrogginThere’s a very good chance that your company has been using the same Human Resource Information System for years now. Certainly there’s something to be said for familiar, reliable software – but much as your six-speed childhood bicycle eventually gave way to a first car, an updated HR ...
Views: 1242 - Boss Bullies: The Chain of Pain - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Arlene UngerEncounters with hypercritical and aggressive bosses that are never satisfied, can make the work you could love seem unfulfilling and tedious. Then again, maybe YOU really ARE the problem! Does your "Boss Bully" have just cause, but inappropriate methods? Or does s/he treat most everyone with ...
Views: 1237(3 votes) - Candidate Profiling Part of a Recruitment Process Outsourcing - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Vijay SakpalIn today's world of globalisation, Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) service plays an important role in the selection process for most of the large scale organisations. RPO companies are service providers to the organisation in various facets of the recruitment process. Organisation ...
Views: 1233 - Great Time For Bosses to Say Thanks to Employees--And Show They Mean It - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2011 from Noelle NelsonThose who are fortunate enough to have a job in these tough economic times are often working longer hours and carrying the workload normally done by two or more workers. The holiday season is the perfect time for employers to show their employers they appreciate their efforts. Appreciation ...
Views: 1225 - I Hate My Job... - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from John GrubbsI HATE MY JOB… By John Grubbs …as a supervisor and there is nothing I can really do about it. I accepted this promotion to supervisor because I need to improve things for my family. I can’t stand confrontation and don’t like dealing with other people’s problems. I don’t really know what I ...
Views: 1223 - 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Human Resources - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyA career in human resources is one teeming with possibilities. The occupation continues to offer a good salary, solid growth rate and a very rewarding experience to the people who choose to seek this career path. Here are five reasons to pursue a career in human resources. 1. The Field is ...
Views: 1219 - Good Leadership Skills Uncovered - Key Lessons from a Thai Village - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Amnuai BeckenhamFor anyone seeking good leadership skills our village leader provided nine key lessons. Check out this fantastic real life example of good leadership skills from a small Thai village The capacity to stimulate a group of people to achieve specific objectives that would have been considered ...
Views: 1219 - Commitment to Diversity in the Workplace - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from Jane CranstonOver past decades the issue of diversity has taken a very visible place in the growth and structuring of the workplace population. Whether it was caused by mandates or natural shifts in population, the job sites look quite different. The challenge, as I see it, is not only to continue to push ...
Views: 1207(3 votes) - Cowboy Themed Parties Ring In Fall With A Yee-haw - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Anil YadavBarbecues are not just for summer anymore, but the rich flavors can be enjoyed year-round and even in-doors. As kids head back to school this fall, a great way to celebrate is with a Cowboy themed BBQ. “Kids of all ages have an inner-cowboy screaming to come out” says Dotty Griffith, author of ...
Views: 1206 - Employee Engagement From The Start = Production - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Ron HequetDon’t Assume It’s About Money Keeping employees engaged is important in this economy, but I believe employee engagement matters, regardless of the economy. Most companies are not changing the way they hire or engage current employees, although they should. Most want to, but don’t think they ...
Views: 1205(5 votes) - Getting Great Employees for Less Money - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Jane CranstonIt’s just a fact of work life -- not everyone has the same amount of dollars to invest in opportunities or challenges. In today’s economic environment the numbers with less is accelerating and even those with resources appear to be hesitant to spend. This is true especially when it comes to the ...
Views: 1205 - Good Business Attitude Comes from Consequences - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Kevin BurnsConsequences are the guideposts of your moral compass. If there were no consequences, people would run roughshod over each other. Items in your garage would be stolen by your neighbors. Police forces would become irrelevant. You would leave the doors unlocked because, what’s the point? Business ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - The Difficulties Of Selecting The Best Of The Bunch - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2010 from William CottringerThe Difficulties Of Selecting The Best Of The Bunch By Bill Cottringer “Never make predictions, especially about the future.” ~Casey Stengel. I won’t argue with Mr. Stengel’s wisdom when it comes to baseball; but in business, employers have way too much to lose without at least ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - 8 Dangers Common in Retail Recruitment Agencies - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsWhile we are certainly witnessing the decline of the manufacturing and resource industries, today's economic playing field hosts an expanding service industry. This shift has created a huge demand for retail workers and recruitment agencies are responding to this need by specializing in retail ...
Views: 1202 - HSE-Ordered Risk Assessment and Management Guidelines That Employers Should Follow to Prevent Accidents at Work - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2012 from James VincentHSE or Health and Safety Executive have, for long, interfered with the risk management and safety maintenance standards and techniques of employers at work. The recklessly growing count of injurious accidents inside work premises has impelled them to exercise stringency into the whole safety ...
Views: 1202 - Selecting an Assessment Technology: Five Business Principles Vital to Your Success - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary The goal within most organizations is to hire a happy, productive workforce that stays on the job longer and produces more. That simple mission is often very hard to execute without an HR tool that is proven to predict a candidate’s on-the-job performance and tenure. ...
Views: 1201 - Validation--Getting and Giving it at Work - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2010 from Jane CranstonI’ve been thinking about, and sharing with my executive coaching clients, the idea of validation. What I mean is the need of almost all of us to be told, in word or reaction, that who we are and what we contribute is relevant, valuable, and special. People on the job interview circuit ...
Views: 1201 - The Day MY WORLD Fell Apart - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from eric robertsMy problems started in early 1975, Britain was in yet another world recession. At the time I was working at a tyre company in Leeds a large city in the north of England. Leeds was a vibrant place, but most of the time I would be working away. The job I did was fitting tyres onto the giant ...
Views: 1198 - Tips for Hiring a Genuine PPC Professional - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Alexandra brianIn this era of specialization, businesses tend to hire the services of specialists regarding different business processes. One such process is PPC advertising, where the businesses want to hire the services of a professional, who can make them get best results out of investment they put in ...
Views: 1194 - Carry out an in-depth performance evaluation with 360 degree feedback - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from andy mareIf you are looking to assess leadership in your company dont settle for a traditional performance evaluation carried out by a member of management. 360 degree feedback offers an in-depth assessment from a number of sources, exposing areas for development which may otherwise have been ...
Views: 1186 - Executive recruiter offers guidelines to corporate interviewers - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Executive recruiter offers guidelines to corporate interviewers Don’t underestimate the effectiveness of a structured interviewing plan when it comes to finding the most qualified candidates ...
Views: 1186(5 votes) - Modernising Your Home - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Angeline ElliottMost homes in Britain were built over 50 years ago. This means they were built with antiquated plumbing and heating arrangements. They were built with small single pane windows and with old inefficient boilers, bathrooms and kitchens. In the Seventies and eighties much of the social housing ...
Views: 1186 - Why Emotions in The Workplace Rule - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Emotions in The Workplace Rule Do we see reality as it is, or as we feel at the time? Don’t we all believe that we are objective - while others are emotional? The world is right-brained and only I am rational and left-brained? Wait. In a scientific study of physicians – 90% stated ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Great Companies Grow Their Leaders - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alexandria JoyWe live in an interesting world, would you agree? Companies it seems, are rising and falling faster than ever before. Technology, globalization and the speed of communication has totally changed the workplace environment. Yet even in these fickle times, some companies and brands endure. More ...
Views: 1176(3 votes) - Are Eeyore Vampires Invading Your Work? Deal with Negative People without Becoming One - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Joey FaucetteIt’s challenging enough for most of us to do more with less at work as we’re all forced to do in this economy. But when Eeyore Vampires—negative people—invade, the dark shadows take over. I refer to negative people as “Eeyore Vampires” because just like Winnie the Pooh’s friend, Eeyore, ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - BPO India Story - From Root to a Big Tree - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Kalpesh ThakrarIndia on the fast track Indian economy is no longer passive and redundant; on the contrary it is one that is being steered by the winds of social and economic changes. Recently , the country has seen phenomenal developments in its political, social and economic infrastructure, accelerated by ...
Views: 1170(1 vote) - How to put video resume in your resume website? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from james clarkThe concept of video resumes was developed in early 90s and later it became widely popular due to its innovative idea of explaining your job relevant details through a video to the employer. There are many resume website providing such video resume writing tips and online assistance for ...
Views: 1169(1 vote) - How good HR software can increase productivity within an organisation - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from John ArbuthnotIt does not matter what size your organisation is, a HR department plays a key role in managing your employees effectively and professionally. Ensuring the welfare of your staff, making sure that their training needs are met and that they are paid on time for the hours that they have worked all ...
Views: 1168 - Why motivating others doesn't work - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonIncorrect starting point Almost everywhere you turn there seems to be another rewards based incentive program to motivate people. This approach can work short term only for people who don't like their work. But with the time these people will only demand larger rewards to gain the same ...
Views: 1163 - Employers: The Top 3 Mistakes You Need To Know Now (and How to Avoid Them!) - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Jaclyn BaldovinEffective employee communication – when an employer fails to do this effectively – it isn’t just bad for business, but can also create a work environment that’s ripe for legal trouble. If employers takes the time to communicate, explain actions, stay involved and make the workplace seem rational ...
Views: 1157 - What is The Buzzing of The Bees? - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Hal WechslerThe Secret strategy of Buzzing of The Bees We trained a NYC attorney in Tripling (3x) his Speed Reading and Doubling his long-term memory. That was not what he emailed us about. One of the side-issues in the 12 hours of sessions includes a strategy called The Buzzing of The Bees. This is a ...
Views: 1157(1 vote) - Responsibilities of a security guard - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2012 from Charles WillisMany clients and many security guards themselves are under the impression that security officers have the same responsibilities that police officer would have. It is important for a security company to communicate to their officers, supervisors, but also their clients that the main ...
Views: 1155 - Organizational Culture - What You Should Know About It - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Faiez KirstenAre you aware of the unfortunate fact that what science recommends is often not adhered to by business? Why do I say this? I will get to this further on. But firstly I want to start off by describing to you two serious problems that exist in many companies and organizations across the ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - Protect Your Organization from Employee Theft - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Janell McDougaldProtect Your Organization from Employee Theft When people think of the theft of business property, inventory, or any other assets they often think of shoplifters not employees. Many have a false sense of security and don’t want to believe employees steal more than shoplifters. The reality ...
Views: 1150(4 votes) - How A Channel Conflict With Partners Can Be Resolved To Improve ROI - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Dandy RockwellConflict is a common ingredient between enterprises and their channel partners. A web search of "Channel Conflict" generates many articles, most of which are generally related to pricing issues with, or between, channel partners. However, channel conflicts can occur in a much broader spectrum in ...
Views: 1146 - Deborah Huyer Answers Follow-Up Questions from “Death of a Dinosaur: The End of the Annual Performance Review” - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2010 from Deborah HuyerLetting go of the cheese I am asked, “Can companies keep the annual review while they move to a coaching process and culture?” For those of you who have read “Who Moved my Cheese?” you can’t get your new cheese until you let go of your old cheese, so that answer is – no. This is true for ...
Views: 1143(3 votes) - Understanding the Generations - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Wayne Kehl“Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known.” Ronald Reagan President, Ronald Reagan might have been stating the obvious with that statement. However, ...
Views: 1143 - How to Get Hired For The Right Slot in This Economy - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2010 from Hal WechslerHow to Get Hired For The Right Slot – In This Economy Is it a scientific fact that whatever is measured – improves? Does Attention create Concentration and Comprehension, leading to learning strategies and a better working-memory? Your attention varies based on your motivation to learn ...
Views: 1141(4 votes) - Whimsical Easter Decorations You Can Make at Home - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from William socketOne of the most important aspects of Easter decor is infusing the freshness of the season into the color scheme. For a look that ushers in the springtime sunshine, fill a huge vase with bright yellow daffodils. Set this vase against a buttery tablecloth and use bright yellow glass eggs and ...
Views: 1141 - Employee Retention: The High Cost of Employee Turn-Over - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 from Joy HuberAs I conducted extensive online research it yielded a varying estimate on the exact cost of employee turn-over. According to hrtutor.com, “It costs approximately $50,000 to replace a $50,000 a year worker. The more the employee earns, the greater the expense of replacement. Replacing an ...
Views: 1139 - How New Scientific Strategies Add To Health & Longevity - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow New Scientific Research Adds to Your Health And Longevity If you are like me about wild medical claims, you are a skeptic and contrarian and believe almost no authority or expert without proof. Sure there are breakthroughs, but the drug companies are the last one to believe. But then ...
Views: 1135(2 votes) - Impact of Performance Appraisal on employees - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2012 from BullsEye EvaluationPerformance Appraisal is the process of systematically evaluating the performance of the employees in an organization. This procedure is carried out to keep account of the employees work with respect to its growth and contribution in the organizational success. This can be carries out monthly, ...
Views: 1126 - Why Paying Attention is The Only Thing - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Hal WechslerWhy Paying Attention Is The Only Thing When Vince Lombardi, star football coach was asked about winning in 1959, he said, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” So what? Reading is everything and it is also the only thing to learn Math and Science. Even Engineering and ...
Views: 1119(3 votes) - Security Guards and Their Skill Set - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Charles WillisLately I have been asked numerous times what I mean by hiring the best of the best and choosing the right security officers from a pool of candidates. Therefore I will illustrate hiring procedures and an interview and hiring process that will ensure that only the best of the best are hired. All ...
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