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- Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 3061(2 votes) - Hiring – New or Experienced Buyer’s Agent - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dirk ZellerThe hiring of Buyer’s Agents has perplexed Lead Agents for years. I will admit that much of what I write about this subject comes from many mistakes in personally hiring and firing Buyer’s Agents. Some of the principles, skills, techniques, and evaluations have come from the frustration of the ...
Views: 3061(2 votes) - How to become a chief information officer? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Supriya NigamThe chief information officer or CIO is the senior level executive in charge of the firm's technology infrastructure, organization, and planning. The CIO plays an important function in formulating the best technique to execute alternatives and finding out the technology needs of a company. ...
Views: 1195(2 votes) - Resume Search 101 – Finding The Right Candidate At Right Time - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Supriya NigamShould you be a job recruiter or a hiring manager, you should avoid the enormous stacks of resumes (some of which might be from unqualified job candidates) and use the web instead. Tons of people have their resumes posted on-line and curriculum vitae database or a curriculum vitae Finder can ...
Views: 1282(2 votes) - RPO, For All Your Recruitment Needs - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from John MichelcaneSince the late nineties, the corporate industry has mushroomed, with more and more business enterprises competing in the space. The boom in the corporate world in today’s globalized scenario has led to the growing demand for the skilled manpower. But this highly experienced manpower is not ...
Views: 925(2 votes) - Understanding the working of resume management software in layman’s language - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Supriya NigamResume management is a duty of the HR department. A powerful resume is a requirement for any candidate to show that he or she deserves the job. All the job portal sites out of which the qualified ones must be shortlisted and to be called for the additional processes receive substantial tons of ...
Views: 746(2 votes) - Warning! Values May Be Detrimental to Your Organization’s Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Pat LynchDo your employees complain of favoritism, or inconsistency in decision-making, or lack of fairness? If so, the problem – and the solution – may be your organization’s values. On its face, identifying values to guide workplace behaviors and decisions seems reasonable, productive, and highly ...
Views: 1249(2 votes) - Workplace Issues in a Downturn Economy: HR Advice for Employers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Jerry JellisonA downturn in the economy troubles employers and scares the life out of employees. Employees know that if the down trend continues, one of the certainties that some will face is employee layoffs. How many and who, are the questions of concern to everyone when it comes to layoff time. What To Do ...
Views: 2067(2 votes) - 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: 1654(3 votes) - The Importance of Self-Awareness - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat is self-awareness? This is unknown territory for many. In school we are seldom taught to do deep reflection. As we get older and become adults we get caught in the cycle of productivity and consumption. As a result self reflection becomes something to be avoided so as not to slow one ...
Views: 11119(3 votes) - Budget Cuts: Why Fire Departments and Police Departments Need to Change the Question - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Pat LynchAs city, county, and state budgets are being discussed and finalized around the country, one thing is clear: those who allocate resources are asking the wrong questions. As a result, recipients of government services are being short-changed because resources are being misallocated. During ...
Views: 970(1 vote) - Developing an Effective Social Media Policy for Your Company - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2011 from Kim TranterWhether or not your company is actively involved in social media, chances are pretty good your employees are regularly contributing to online sites. Immediately Facebook comes to mind, but there are plenty of other locations where inappropriate information could hurt your company’s online ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Do You Really Need New Labor Law Posters? - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet AttardIf you run a business and have employees, there are a slew of federal and state labor law notices you're required to post where employees can see them each day. These are often called labor law posters, or compliance posters. They include things like minimum wage laws, the federal USERRA, ...
Views: 5174(1 vote) - Does Your Boss Need Supervisory Skills? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Terra Vanzant-Stern, PhD., PMP, SPHR/GPHRStanley Bing recently updated his 1992 book, Crazy Bosses. In fact, there are several popular books that address wicked, mean, dysfunctional bosses. But what if your boss isn’t that bad? What if all your boss needs is a little supervisory skills training? You have come to terms with the fact ...
Views: 3139(1 vote) - Employees vs. Independent Contractors: Defining the Difference - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Michael CappsIf you are a small business owner, you likely have been the mainstay of the company’s operations, handling many (if not all) aspects of marketing, sales, customer service, HR, accounting, and so forth. In the beginning, this is a great scenario, as you have the opportunity to know your business ...
Views: 1659(2 votes) - Execution Rhythm Encourages Effective Business Communication - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from James MurphyTo say that the way we communicate in business today is undergoing major changes would be a wildly profound understatement. Many businesses simply feel overwhelmed by the advances of Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, not to mention the near total penetration of mobile devices like the iPhone and ...
Views: 1417(1 vote) - 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: 1601(5 votes) - Five Tips for Selecting an HR Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteAre you thinking about enlisting the services of an HR consultant? Whether you need professional assistance creating an employee manual, if you are seeking guidance regarding how to handle the difficult employee issues that arise from time to time or if you are in need of some other type of ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Giving Employees the Answers They Need. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Daniel RipUnderstanding employee reactions to big changes within your organization such as layoffs and mergers can help you understand what employees need, not just in stressful times, but every day. Here are three questions your employees need the answers to regularly: 1. Do I have job security? This ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - 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: 1696(1 vote) - How to make BIG changes in your life when you are stuck! - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Craig NathansonWhy big changes are important when feeling stuck Do you feel stuck in your life now? Feeling stuck can be a result of many factors. It can be financial problems, loss of job, loneliness, boredom, or just a sense of angst about your life and direction. It might be that your days are busy, and ...
Views: 11889(2 votes) - In troubled times why are Business Ethics searches down? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Chuck GallagherMore times than not, my posts (as a business ethics speaker) relate to ethical choices or fraud prevention. But for a brief break I stumbled across something that caught my attention and raised a question that is worth asking. But, before we get to the question, let’s look at where we are ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - 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: 1658(2 votes) - Promoting New Managers? Tell Them What to Expect - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteAs an HR professional, you are often directly responsible for selecting employees to move into management positions. Even when you don't make the decision yourself, it's likely that you are involved in the selection process. You can help your company and your employees by taking steps to be ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - Recruiting the Right Person for the Job - Ask S-O-A-R Questions! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2008 from Joy HuberPart of my corporate experience is working in the retail industry at a mall overseeing the customer service center. We would experience turn-over as high school kids who worked as Customer Service Representatives moved away to go to college. I personally know it can become very time-consuming ...
Views: 3918(1 vote) - Respect in the Workplace: Helping Employees Treat Each Other, Customers, and Management with Respectful Behavior at Work - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Daniel FeerstIt’s easy to respect co-workers who are a mirror image of you. If they share your background, ethnicity and attitudes, you may develop an instant affinity for them. The challenge comes when you work with people who are not like you—at least on the surface. Whether they wear different kinds of ...
Views: 8483(1 vote) - Ten tips for coping when your new boss is a bully - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2004 from Cathy GoodwinQ. Right after I accepted my new position, the manager who hired me quit. I now have a boss "Sam" who's a classic bully. He has most of the office terrorized. Every question becomes a confrontation. Last week, he walked into the conference room as I was meeting with a customer and ...
Views: 4159(1 vote) - The Value of Military Leadership Experience in Turbulent Business Environments - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from James MurphyIn today's turbulent business environments, every leader should be concerned about how well his or her organization executes and how well it adapts to change. Execution has been on the list of top concerns of CEOs for years now. But the turbulent business environments of the past few years ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - Tips on how to improve your resume - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Peter IzmailovCreating your resume is the first step towards getting that well deserved promotion, or landing the perfect job, and it require some special technique like you would need when doing business writing. Career sites often have very handy templates that are designed to help you along when attempting ...
Views: 1620(1 vote) - Updating Your Employee Handbook? Four Reasons to Hire an HR Consultant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Mary Gormandy WhiteIs it time to update your employee handbook or manual? Are you wondering if you should handle the task internally or hire a human resource management consultant to work with you on the project? While the matter of how much help you might need is a function of how much time and expertise that you ...
Views: 1509(1 vote) - What should you consider for your group benefits plan? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from Samuel LiWhat should you consider for your group benefits plan? As business owners, we all want our hard-earned money to be put into good usage. That's why when it comes to handling your group benefits plan, it is important you are dealing with a trusted independent specialist. An experienced ...
Views: 2049(1 vote) - Why Use a Virtual Human Resources Assistant? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from Grainne FoleyIn these tough economic times, businesses are looking for ways to cut costs or ways to keep running their businesses with a limited staff. Virtual Assistants cost approximately 40% less than using a full-time employee. Virtual Assistants pay for their own taxes, insurance, provide their own ...
Views: 3758(1 vote) - Recruiting America's Military Elite to Lead Your Organization - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from James MurphyAmerica's military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan's unconventional conflicts has resulted in an unintended consequence - elite military professionals that are experienced in independent and adaptive thinking and leadership. In a recent article, Time magazine charted how this war has created a ...
Views: 1296(5 votes) - Tips for Launching Your Own Business - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Judith LindenbergerThis November will mark my ten-year anniversary of starting my own human resources consulting business. As I look back on the years, I am amazed at what I accomplished and learned. If you are thinking about starting a business, read on! I always dreamed about having my own business, talked to ...
Views: 1254(5 votes) - Recruiting Firm shares not-so-obvious questions to avoid while interviewing a job applicant - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiting Firm shares not-so-obvious questions to avoid while interviewing a job applicant “Asking a job applicant an innocent-sounding yet illegal question is a lawsuit waiting to happen,” ...
Views: 1768(4 votes) - What You Need to Know About Leadership - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Since the inception of business, organizations have searched for clues to help identify and select successful leaders. They have searched for men and women of vision with that rare combination of traits that help them serve as motivator, business driver, and authority figure. ...
Views: 2044(4 votes) - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant Can Save You Money and Get the Job Done! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Grainne FoleyA Human Resources department plays a very important part in all organizations yet it is the first department to be cut when times are tight. So how does a department keep functioning (it is important that it DOES keep functioning) while saving money - A Virtual Human Resources Assistant. A ...
Views: 1226(3 votes) - Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Exit interviews can help identify reasons for company attrition “Conducting exit interviews in the right manner can be an invaluable management tool for companies,” says Ann E. ...
Views: 1887(3 votes) - 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: 1540(3 votes) - Recruiter Stresses Importance of Employee Recognition Programs - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiter Stresses Importance of Employee Recognition Programs “In a down economy, there is less money to give away in the form of employee bonuses and raises,” points out Ann E. ...
Views: 1700(3 votes) - Recruiting Firm Creates Special Division for Retained Services - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2010 from Ann Zaslow RethaberFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Ann E. Zaslow-Rethaber (888) 866-7276 www.iscjobs.com Recruiting Firm Creates Special Division for Retained Services Tempe, AZ – August 31, 2010 – After conducting contingency searches successfully for 13 years, ISC is proud to announce it has ...
Views: 1362(3 votes) - Redline Your Business RPMs (Revenue--Profit--Manpower) with Enhanced Competency Models - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Jason TaylorExecutive Summary Most organizations have invested extensive labor hours and considerable expense in the creation of competency models. While on-the-job skills and tasks are often the topics of competency discussions, there is another aspect of a strong competency that many HR leaders ...
Views: 1832(3 votes) - 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: 1498(3 votes) - 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: 1563(5 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: 1365(4 votes) - 5 Principles of How to Lead No Matter What Your Level - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Christine RubleAs the economy took a downslide, I have seen a lots of friends come to me asking how they can get a job for the company I work at. They didn’t want to take just any job and start at the bottom. My question back to them is why not? The answer I got in return was generally they had an MBA and ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - Artificial Intelligence and human resources - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2021 from Marina PalArtificial Intelligence (AI) has brought invaluable benefits to humanity. Hundreds of thousands of tasks that used to take weeks to complete can now be completed in a matter of hours. Many routine processes have become automated. Today artificial intelligence is used in almost every field. But ...
Views: 454(1 vote) - Recruiting Tips | Top 7 Tips for Business Owners to Find Top Talent - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from Yoon CannonIn my business consulting practice there has been quite the uptick recently of business owners struggling to find the right talent. It sure is tough to start the new year off with a charge when you’re so completely frustrated from the paltry results of your people. It is a painful feeling to ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - What causes management problems at work? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2009 from Craig NathansonWhat causes management problems at work? Anything but a system Many management systems are anything but a system. These organizations are a collection of people, habits, different behaviors and expectations. Management is driven largely by external behavior (The bigger boss) and ...
Views: 2126(1 vote) - Staff Recruitment – Following the Right Procedures - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from geoffnew manIn today’s dynamic and competitive corporate world, professional staff recruitment services are playing an increasingly major role in meeting the staffing needs of organizations. Staff recruitment services specialize in fulfilling the exact recruitment requirements of an organization by ...
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