Articles directory

Human Resources Articles

Browse public articles for Human Resources.

Topic overview

Official Guide opening

Human Resources is open for one reviewed lead Guide.

Learn about the opening

Search all public Human Resources content. Filters and sorting do not require an account.

Human Resources

1,065 articles in Human Resources

Search or sort the general results below.

SortRecommendedRecentPopularRated
Article
We Show You How To Get More Confidence In Speaking To Others

"You Can Learn How Top Salespeople Overcome Any Objection a Client Could Possibly Throw At You! ... " ... Use these prove Sales Scripts, Rebuttals, Closing Techniques & Psychological Triggers to Increase Your Confidence, Improve your Closing Ratio, and Fatten Up Your Commission Checks DO YOU want to make more effective Sales Calls? No matter what kind of sales you do ... the key is to PREPARE YOURSELF with killer Comebacks & Rebuttals for Overcoming Objections.

1,115 views
Read article →
Article
By Wooden Street
A Primer about the different types of Kid’s Beds for your kids

Since the kids are the best gifts of nature and one of the best creations of God, maybe this is why we want them to have everything in this world, which is the best. Who does not love the happiest kids? A happy kid has all the powers to fill the atmosphere with fun and frolic. Sometimes, we can just not get our eyes off, the way they play.Ah! How beautiful and pious souls they are! De facto, we too start laughing with them and start crying with them, without any reason, but j

1,113 views
Read article →
Article
By Ken Sundheim
The Sad Side Of The Economy Frequently Dealt With In The Recruitment World

A lot of people have "heard" that you can make a lot of money by being a recruiter, however there are some personal downsides to the industry which have a more personal perspective. If you decide to enter the employment / recruitment field, here is what you are bound to see - especially in this economy. Note: they are all sad. 1. People who will never get in this country but they work harder than most Americans - regardless of what your political views are (mine are quite con

1,113 views
Read article →
Article
By Saxon Marsden- Huggins
What is Human Resource Development (HRD)?

What is Human Resource Development or HRD? How essential is it in a business? How does it differ from Human Resource Management? Human Resource Development covers a major function of Human Resource Management which focuses on the professional advancement of an organization's workforce and processes. It is a combination of training and learning that helps improve the skills of the company’s employees. The aim of Human Resource Development is to build superior teams and depar

1,113 views
Read article →
Article
By William Socket
Beautify Your Room with Decorative Pillows and Duvet Sets

Redecorating your room can be a fun activity. You can play around with colors, themes, furnishings, and bedding to create a unique ambience in your room. Your room speaks volumes about your personal taste and sense of style. Sprucing-up your room gives you the chance to use your creativity and display your personality. Teen bedding can help you create an attractive décor-style in your room. An easy and creative way to enhance your bedding is to select appealing duvet sets an

1,112 views
Read article →
Article
By Barbara McDonagh
How to Get an Entry Level Job in Insurance

Any kind of new step in life requires some kind of guidance to actually take place. Fortunately, the existence of the internet has taken away the need for a person to go around asking for help physically and depend on another person for it. Instead, now people just log onto the internet and find the information they need. If you wish to get an entry level job in the insurance sector, you need to know certain basic things about the job and the industry. The following is a prim

1,112 views
Read article →
Article
By SelfGrowth Contributor
How to Choose the Right Time and Attendance Equipment

In most companies, the most important thing is the employees. Without the employees no work will get done. No matter how good a manager is, there is no way that they can do all of the work on their own. In order to make sure that employees are getting paid correctly or simply just to make sure that they are showing up to work in time every day, it is important to always use good time and attendance equipment . The question is: what constitutes good equipment? Here are some ea

1,111 views
Read article →
Article
By Niti Sharma
How To Become A Successful HR Professional?

Being human resource personnel is not as easy as it seems. There are numerous things before you can think of venturing into human resource department as an HR professional. Let’s read and find out what are they? Along with prerequisite education qualifications there are other acquired skills that you may want to check out if you are planning a career as a professional in human resource. Yes, professional certifications do help but there are still other things that you need

1,109 views
Read article →
Article
By Stacee Mcneil
why recruitment agencies are a good place to start when looking for a job

Main objective of every company is to earn a profit. Revenue plays a major function in development of company, and it is one of the major performance indicators of any type of association. Performance of a business depends on performance of the association's workforce. It is therefore and important that the workforce performs effectively and efficiently to add to the success of the business. Today market is so competitive and to achieve growth of your business you really shou

1,109 views
Read article →
Article
Does Anyone Hear Me?

Effective Communications and Honing Your Skills When so many things in a workplace are uncertain, dealing with challenges inherent to communicating with coworkers and peers is the last thing you want to go wrong. Nonetheless, communication experts cite that inner-communication issues in the ...

1,108 views
Read article →
Article
By Russel Stuart
The art of retaining high-productivity employees

High productivity employees are an employer’s dream. They are an asset to the organization, and can sometimes be the best reason to run a business. Which organization does not like to have high-productivity employees? However, high productivity comes with a few unique challenges and drawbacks. It is generally true that high productivity employees are not extraordinary in terms of talent.What they lack in talent; they make upwith a killer attitude. The go-getters are usually l

1,108 views
Read article →
Article
By Terry Littrell
Hire Experts for Mobile Application Development

Mobile application development has expanded its scope in the application development sector. Development industries stepped forward when it came to developing innovative apps for iPhone. The mobile application development has gained momentum in a short span of time due to its portability and easy usability. Nearly every second person owns a mobile phone today which indicates the popular use of mobile phones among people. The daily basis use of mobile phones has proved that pe

1,107 views
Read article →
Article
By James R
What Matters When You Apply For Job

Exploring the world of employment and jobs can be depressing during these tough economic times. Sales and marketing professionals have found themselves in the same unemployment line as entry-level workers. Choosing the right career path is more challenging and even vocational guides, recruiters and human resources professionals do not have all the answers. Employers are tightening their financial belts by reducing employee benefits, putting off raises and promotions while exp

1,106 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
Be a Smart Recruiter and Use Resume Database Software

If you are from a recruiting company or recruiting department, you will be receiving thousands or hundreds of resumes. For handling this information you might be using computers. But to manipulate these records, you need to buy resume database applications that is great. Therefore, the resume database applications is not only store them, but offers number of other services. Should you be presently using some resume database software, there exists a checklist to assess whether

1,104 views
Read article →
Article
By Andy mare
Choosing a performance evaluation system which is best?

There are many methods employed for performance evaluations, including management and self led options. Find out what 360 degree feedback is and why it gives such a thorough understanding of an employees performance. Performance evaluations, or performance appraisals, are an effective way of assessing an employees performance in the place of work. Commonly assessed areas are competency at rncompleting tasks, intellect, organisational skills, their relationship with others and

1,103 views
Read article →
Article
How To Say "No"

Women are notoriously known for having a difficult time saying "no". This word has just two letters, yet we carry it around like an extremely large dictionary...for some of us, it weighs heavily in our hearts when we have to say "no". We were not born with a built-in gene that must say "yes" to ...

1,103 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
How Performance Appraisal Process can Improves Business Performance?

An effective performance evaluation process is a cornerstone of efficient business growth. It's among the finest human resource options, which will help to align your group member's actions with overall business objectives and goals. A formal performance appraisal process comprising a position description listing key result areas and expected behavior (critical competencies) can help managers to develop and get the very best from team members. A system that measures the very

1,102 views
Read article →
Article
By Charles Willis
Panhandling and Vagrants at shopping centers

With the dire economic situation panhandling and vagrants have become commonplace at shopping centers in the greater LOs Angeles area. Vagrants and panhandlers will sit in front of entrance doors of businesses and solicit customers for money, cigarettes and food. The businesses most of the time cannot do much besides calling the police. The police most of the time will respond very slowly and when they show up they normally do not arrest the vagrants, because after a lot of p

1,101 views
Read article →
Article
By Gibson Joness
How to Use Easter Candy Creations in Your Easter Décor

Decorating your home to welcome the freshness of spring is a great way to celebrate the colors of the season. Here are some ideas for edible Easter decor using a variety of sweet treats. You can make adorable marshmallow lambs as an Easter candy treat - to sit atop cupcakes or even as a decorative element on your Easter tablescape. For the lambs, place a large marshmallow and apply some white frosting to it. Press mini marshmallows all around to make a wooly coat while leavin

1,100 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
The Problem of Nourishing Learning and Development Strategy

It was not too long ago when I faced with the idea that training does not work. Nevertheless, the nagging sense that maybe everything I had been doing was wrong or inadequate continue to bug me. If you have been in learning & development strategy for a while, you will conclude that the reply to employee growth is all about training. But, several other areas aren't always about training that could nevertheless grow employees efficiently. One of these includes using innovation

1,100 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
Hiring the Business Coach to Improve the Staff Training

We all are in business for the same reason, and that's to earn money; this is saying the obvious. A not so straightforward facet is exercising the ideal formulation of how to balance your employee's expenditure and gains. This is where training services might assist you concerning staff training , also over time a business coach can help you develop your managerial skills to evolve into a much better team leader. The secret to conducting a successful business is understanding

1,099 views
Read article →
Article
By Talent management, Talent management program
The Essence of Talent Management

Talent management is an imperative element of an organization in order to have a modern, diverse and content workforce. It is a deep commitment of a company towards the welfare and development of its staff. It is a critical goal of a business to attract and hire the most superior talent available in the current job market which, by the way, is intensely competitive with heavily complexed dynamics. And, embracing the concepts and tools of talent management makes this objective

1,097 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
How graduates choose the recruitment agencies to get their dream job?

When they are deciding the best way to apply to occupations, many new grads are frequently at a loss. Decades ago, a fresh grad would just submit a CV and cover letter to the hiring supervisor. Now, not only is everything sent via a web-based system, but every business or industry favors different application processes. Luckily, new grads possess the choice of selecting a recruitment agency to assist them to locate work within their preferred area. The recruitment agencies wo

1,094 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
How to design effective Employee Satisfaction Survey?

Worker satisfaction is becoming an essential determinant of the productivity of an organization. Employees require more and more from their organization in exchange for their services. Employee turnover is extremely high in many sectors, and keeping skilled workers is now an arduous undertaking for even the best businesses around the planet these days. Every business is confronted with all the challenge of comprehending what drives workers most. Happy employees not only stay

1,092 views
Read article →
Article
By Simon Taufel
iPhone Business App Development - Carry Your Business In Your Pocket!

How about carrying business in your pocket, that’s what exactly makes you think about it. Of-course, I am talking about the most sensational handset device, iPhone. With the fast competition, business has been transformed into modern on-line business. On-line business or E commerce has brought innovative style to open your shop virtually, and through one single point, you can easily yet efficiently process, handle and successfully manage various task. With your iPhone devic

1,092 views
Read article →
Article
Job Interview Answers

"How To Answer Any Question An Interviewer Could Possibly Throw At You! ... " Read these Sample Answers, in less than 15 minutes you will learn how to: "Package & Spin" your work experience so it is a perfect fit for the job Increase your confidence, easily calm nerves or fear Be more likeabler Use professional words and phrases that will impress themr Position yourself as the BEST candidate for the job Tell them exactly what they want to hear — so you get hired! Do you want to come off as "poised" and professional?

1,091 views
Read article →
Article
Proven Treatment For Frozen Shoulders

If You're Fed Up With The Biting Pain And Limited Mobility Of A Frozen Shoulder Keep Reading - Because You're About To Discover The Medically Proven Steps To Getting Your Shoulder (And Your Life) Back On Track… "Easy To Follow Low Pain Exercises To Get Your Shoulder Feeling And Moving Great Again Developed By Nationally Recognized Physical Therapist With 14 Years Of Shoulder Healing Experience From the desk of: Brian Schiff, Licensed Physical Therapist Dear Friend, Every day, thousands of people develop adhesive capsulitis... more commonly known as "frozen shoulder."

1,090 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
HR shared Services & Contingent Workforce Management

Among the most significant changes to happen during the past few decades in this ever-changing business world has been the disintegration of what could be termed as the "job for life" ethos. The concept that permanent employment with a single or more, at the least was the most desired of all skilled alternatives - a mutual loyalty between employer and worker was something which could and should be confirmed. This ethos - nevertheless truly embraced by workforce and company al

1,089 views
Read article →
Article
By Minakshi Mathur
Best Practices for your Payroll System

Whether you have 15 or 1500 employees in your company, it is always better to use an automated payroll management system instead of calculating payroll manually in your company. An automated payroll management system allows you to keep yourself free from the burden of legal and regulatory responsibilities as an employer. A good payroll management system not only takes away your legal and regulatory responsibilities but also saves approximately 35% of your HR department’s ti

1,084 views
Read article →
Article
By Charles Willis
Armed security guards at banks and other businesses

As security consultants I have been watching the news with growing concern. Within 24 hours two banks got robbed by armed people who went into the bank heavily armed, ready to use force and without regard for their own or other people's lives. Two things the banks had in common been that they were not protected by armed security guards. Research by the FBI has shown that bank robbers that enter banks with the intent to rob it and are ready to use force normally observe the ba

1,082 views
Read article →
Article
By George Velvet
Importance of HR resources in a company

HR or Human Resources refers to the type of management consulting that concentrates on the utilization of human capital management to fulfill the various goals of a company. HR management consulting forms an integral part of an enterprise and it is used for enhancing the working efficiency of the workers in a company. In the present times, HR resources are provided as a part of management consulting. They are utilized for highlighting on the often ignored human capabilities a

1,082 views
Read article →
Article
By Christopher S Walton
PEO - Run Business Smoother and Save Money

With a PEO you can run your business smoother and save money. Outsourcing human resource management results in better employment of the company’s resources for the tasks that contribute directly to the earnings of the company. nn The All-important Core Tasks nnThe core tasks of a company include producing a particular product or service, and promoting sales. Only producing the product (s) or services in a cost-effective manner and selling them in the market or directly

1,080 views
Read article →
Article
By Roberta Chinsky Matuson
Intergenerational Dynamics In Your Workforce-Challenge or Opportunity?

Think age diversity doesn't affect your workplace? Before you respond, read the following situations and check off those that you've observed in your organization:n n* Younger workers who move on without a moment's notice (or in your case two week's notice).n* Baby Boomers treating younger employees the way they treat their children.n* Seasoned workers constantly reminding others how things were in their day.n* Gen X'ers who appear to only be in it for themselves.n* Younger m

1,078 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
HR Compliance – A brief note on communication policies

Policies are a group of files that explain a company's guidelines for performance and the processes required to fulfill these coverages. Policies are usually initiated together with the Business Development department or due to some external necessity, such as company regulations and possibly new legislation. The Communications Policy will provide HR coverage information and benefits consistently and efficiently. These HR compliance is maintained, updated and reviewed by Huma

1,075 views
Read article →
Article
By Charles Willis
Security Guards for commercial trucking companies

Commercial trucking companies need the services of private security guards and security companies for various reasons. Most commercial trucking companies own warehouses in which they store valuable goods. They also ship and receive merchandise, which requires checks and balances counting the merchandise and ensuring that merchandise gets recorded properly and does not get lost or stolen. In many cases trucking companies park trucks with valuables on their property or store it

1,075 views
Read article →
Article
By Temitope Fasuyi
Recruit Faster, Easier and Better with RecruitPro

The first step in any recruitment process is to perform a job analysis to determine the actual or intended requirement for the job to be performed. Screening and selection are the most challenging aspects of any recruitment exercise as the personnel painstakingly go through the numerous applications received to determine who eventually gets hired. Screening entails taking a cursory look at each applicants profile to determine if they are suitable for the job and then shortlis

1,074 views
Read article →
Article
We Want to Know the Good and the Bad

Recruiters can go to great lengths to get the right person into a role. Resumes are collected, people are interviewed, discussions take place and selections are made. Once the job is filled, the recruiter has huge hopes that they’ve made the perfect match and that everything is moving along swimmingly for all involved. Sometimes people think this point is the end of the process, but it is not. Feedback is very important to the success of a client’s current project, future projects and the relationship between the client and the staffing company.

1,072 views
Read article →
Article
By Pat Bell
Creating a Coaching Environment

Watching sports is one of the greatest ways to see a group of individuals from diverse educational, economic and family backgrounds come together for a common goal. Winning is the ultimate paycheck, but playing smart and leaving their heart on the field makes a player hold their head high….. are there any applications to today’s workplaces? Employees at Zappos get it. If they were playing in the NFL, they would no doubt be in the playoffs each year. What’s the differenc

1,071 views
Read article →
Article
By Fran Bishop
10 Proven Ways to Reduce Employee Healthcare Costs

In a previous article, I revealed the #1 way to reduce the cost of employee healthcare in your company: by making your employees well. The solution may sound simple, but it really does work. By providing your employees with exciting wellness options that involve the entire family, you can significantly reduce the burden of healthcare costs by improving and sustaining healthy employees long-term. Here are my Top 10 resources for getting employees excited about your fitness p

1,070 views
Read article →
Article
By William Socket
Delicious Easter Desserts to Bring in the Season of Spring

Easter is a time of the year when you make a festive meal to share with your friends and family. Easter also means a relaxed Sunday luncheon with mouthwatering dishes and tantalizing desserts. Here are some creative Easter desserts that you can make to treat your guests. Bunny CakernDelight your guests with Easter desserts like a huge spring-themed bunny cake. On a large chocolate cake, outline the shape of the bunny and cover it with white frosting to resemble a white bunny

1,069 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
How can ATS be a support system for your ERP software?

There are disputes regarding applicant tracking system (ATS) efficacy since they target keywords as opposed to candidate skills. Although most candidates do not enjoy their expertise when a provider employs an ATS, it helps recruiters minimize the size of their resume pool without wasting valuable energy and time as well as money. With the latest job losses brought on by economic instability around the planet, HR recruiters as well as other specialists in the labor market fac

1,067 views
Read article →
Article
Manage By Listening

Do you think of communication as only verbal….being able to share your thoughts? Another part of communication is listening. The communication process includes both the speaker and the receiver. In your role as a manager, being a strong listener is an important skill for you to develop. In ...

1,063 views
Read article →
Article
By Abhimanyu Sharma
Blackberry Mobile App Development- Get Efficient Through Easy Outsourcing

Blackberry mobile application is getting quite popular and people have urge for that. As you know smart-phone market is treading over and everyone would like to get in touch through smart-phone device whether its of social networking or some other entertainment things. Everyone likes to get contacted or get entertained through a small portable device and this smart-phone device is replacing the traditional computer system. As people find its amazing to get in connected with i

1,060 views
Read article →
Article
If You Love Eating Out, We Can Give You Those Recipes To Make At Home!

From Ron Douglas and Chef Tom Tuesday, 12:30pm Ron Douglas Best Selling Cookbook Author Chef Tom Recipe Quality Manager Dear Fellow Foodie, I simply love eating out! In fact, the average American family eats out 3 or more times per week. Considering the amount of money it costs for a decent meal these days, this can easily translate into hundreds of dollars spent on food each month at the bare minimum! Of course, there's nothing wrong with spending money on top-class, mouth watering food which gets everyone salivating and craving for more...

1,060 views
Read article →
Article
Auction Inspector, Will Help You Make More Money On E-Bay And Other Sites

Introducing...Auction Inspector! Auction Inspector inspects posts on the eBay "want it now" section and tells you which products are wanted most often. Not only that, but it also analyzes responses from sellers, so you can immediately see the areas where sellers are already swarming, versus the areas where there are clear, open pickings for you. Here's how it works: Choose the eBay site you want to find a niche on (USA, UK, Canada or Australia) Select which categories you wish to inspect for trends (eg. collectibles, consumer electronics) or use a keyword.r

1,059 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
Choosing the right Applicant Tracking System – Pro Tips

Applicant tracking system let them enhance the expertise of their candidates, recruiters, and hiring supervisors while permitting them to deal with the complex demands of their recruitment procedure. Applicant tracking system (ATS) has dramatically evolved into applications that encompass all connections of the hiring series, such as job postings, search capabilities, candidate acquisition, requisition management, interviews, communications, and reporting. Before you invest i

1,059 views
Read article →
Article
Why HR is like the Yellow Pages

Message and Medium Matter One of the more irritating things about living in an apartment complex are the constant attempts at outreach by merchants in the surrounding area. These business owners rightly view our apartment community as a concentrated mecca of potential business, and they use printed media to let us know they are out there. Unfortunately, the message is rarely delivered effectively because of the medium.

1,057 views
Read article →
Article
By Minakshi Mathur
Are you really taking good care of your company’s most valuable asset?

We say it all the time. It’s on each company’s website and on posters at the workplace – ‘Employees are our most valuable asset’. But what really goes into caring for this asset? It’s not enough to wake up to this question only when we see the attrition figures going up. Employee retention is a mammoth task considering that attrition rates are so high these days, especially among younger employees. It is time to take up caring for the company’s most valuable ass

1,055 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
HR Resources Explicated – Training & Development Benefits

The recruitment of resources holds the important area of functioning in the human resources strategy of any business enterprise. The development of the organization is dependent upon the utilization and appropriate positioning of resources at par of its strategy. Every company strives to devote appreciable quantities in assigning HR resources serves as the rightly developed support contributes to a greater extent. The recruiting of the brand new resources introduces several s

1,054 views
Read article →
Article
By Supriya Nigam
New Hire Policy and Procedures Manuals – Creating a Better System

Successful policies and procedures manuals are among the most overlooked facets for almost all small to medium companies. Among the crucial reasons that small to medium companies never get to attain their full potential is they do not have the right systems in place to permit the quality of the work to be constant across every area. Your new hire policy and procedures let you effectively record the work your employees complete on a daily or weekly basis saving you the time an

1,053 views
Read article →

Guide opening

One lead guide opening per topic

Each topic supports one lead guide. SelfGrowth reviews requests, reserves the slot, and publishes the guide when it is ready. Contributor account required to apply; saved lists, personalization, and guide applications require sign-in, but public browsing stays open.

No slot is reserved yet. This topic is still open for applications.
See what Official Guide sponsorship includes

1. Request

Explain why you should lead this guide.

2. Approval

If approved, SelfGrowth reserves the slot and opens the guide workspace.

3. Publish

Once the guide is ready, SelfGrowth publishes it on the topic page.

Your next step

Set up Professional access first

Professional access required

Sign in or create a Professional account, complete contributor review, and publish your expert profile. This prerequisite does not submit an Official Guide application.