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Staff Retention Strategies By : Darren.Bourke Why Should You Focus On Staff Retention? Labour Market Shortage. With unemployment at record lows, there is a severe lack of talented recruits. If other businesses have better working conditions and benefits, you are immediately at a significant competitive disadvantage. Labor Overtime And Independent Contractors By : Some factors used by the courts to determine if a worker is an employee subject to overtime rights or an independent contractor. Holistic Employee Assistance Is Good for the Bottom Line By : Dave Turo-Shields Many corporations are exploring holistic programs. A naturopathic group designs a holistic program addressing stress and other lifestyle factors. Create a Healthy Workplace with the Help of Alternative Therapies By : Dave Turo-Shields Although some people still do not buy into alternative or "ethnic" medicine and therapies, many people do, and it's not just individuals. The Government of Canada and major businesses like the Royal Bank of Canada are acknowledging the effectiveness of various massage therapies, acupuncture and acupressure, among others. 5 Ways to Assess and Improve Your Employees' Emotional Health By : Dave Turo-Shields Helping employees improve their emotional health can begin to resolve poor performance and co-worker relationship issues. Recruiting: Setting the Best Fee By : Kimberly Schenk The beauty of recruiting lies in our ability to design the working conditions of our dreams. What's the best way to set a fee? Are you being paid what your worth? Here's one approach to consider. Save Millions in the Talent War By : Ronald Young Gas prices, inflation, war, and foreclosures are all factors in the slowing U.S. Economy. But, what about the fact that in the next 7 years 43% of our engineering workforce will be eligible for retirement? These are the professionals who, in large part, are responsible for our technologically driven culture and even the vaunted U.S. armed forces. This could spell Trouble (with a capital T). The Second Dimension of Screening Sales Talent By : Lee Salz Companies, when they interview, focus their attention on learning about the candidate. However, equal importance should be placed on the candidate interviewing them so that both sides can make a solid decision on the relationship. Asia's Demand for Management Talent By : Gregory Smyth Economic expansion is surging the demand for experienced executives, and businesses are learning the ways of the headhunter. There is growing reason to believe, since the Asia-Pacific region houses the fastest-growing markets in the global economy, that its rising appetite for Asia experienced executives has also made it the most exciting front in the global headhunting trade. Sales Candidate Attributes: Desired or Required By : Lee Salz Companies spend tons of money trying to attract sales talent through job boards, yet they impair that campaign with what they put in their ad. Do You Need To Be Wary Of Your Own Employees? By : Hiring the right employees is a hard enough task as it is. Once you do hire them is when you might need to start watching your back. Organizational Psychology in Human Resource Management By : Graham Tyler This article outlines the many ways in which the work of organizational psychologists is invaluable within the HR function in today's organizations. Do You Want To Make Money On eBay By : Manjeet Singh In large publishing houses, many manuscripts penned by first-time authors, never make it past the "first reader" who for all practical purposes is a gatekeeper of sorts. This person's job is to weed out manuscripts that do not fit certain established submission criteria. Between a Rock and a Hard Place: The Reference Question By : Melissa Vokoun Giving references can be a tricky business and finding your policy on this question is essential to your security and health as a company. What Employee Compensation Records To Keep By : Rules pertaining to keep employee records pertaining to earnings, wages, meal breaks and other related record keeping. Motivating the Passive Sales Candidate By : Lee Salz Enticing sales people who are not looking for a job to be receptive to another opportunity is challenging. The key is to figure out which of the two motivators springs them into action. Is it fear or greed? It Is Just Me, or People Getting Ruder? By : Meena chauhan I’ve been wondering this for a while and have been dying to ask my business colleagues and friends. But whenever I’m get ready to pop the question, I manage to convince myself that it’s silly, reveals my cynical nature (or advance years!) and is probably just a figment of my jaded imagination… certainly not worthy of intelligent discussion. The question, however, continued to reside nervously on the tip of my tongue, eager to fly out (particularly just after leaving my apparently mute colleag How Do I Retain Executives In Asia? By : Gregory Smyth No matter it is a small firm or a large corporate set up, retention and motivation of executives are perhaps the two difficult tasks that any business owner faces. An executive, alternatively known by different names such as chief executive, CEO, and managing director, is a person who fills the position in a business organization. Find Your Next Contract Position On Craigslist By : Albert Alexander As outsourcing becomes a more and more popular options for both small business and large corporations, Craigslist is leading the way for employers and contract employees to connect. Construction PEOs: What Does It Mean To Be a Leased Employee? By : Stewart Baker How does leasing employees from a professional employer organization help a business? We find out in this article. How to Protect Your Children While Sitting at Your Computer By : Bryan Mcgraw As a parent who is eager and determined enough to protect your children, you will go your way to find what is available out there to assure the safety and protection of your child. With these criminal background checking services that are made available for you, you can eliminate the worry and stress of thinking about your child’s safety. Before, it is time consuming for someone to search for criminal records to check individual’s background. One should hire a detective to do it, but this proces Breakthrough Employees or How Does Our Company Get To Where We Want To Go? By : Jack Deal Breakthrough employees can take your company up to the next level. They are quirky and sometimes hard to please but if you can get them engaged and on your team watch out. Adapting to New Worksite Immigration Laws: Small Businesses Beware By : Neal Holladay Unprecedented immigration worksite enforcement efforts and new State Laws create big hurdles for small business employers. A summary of the new verification requirements, eligibility forms, increased civil and criminal penalties. How small businesses should prepare. Classification of Contingent Pay for Individuals By : Robert II Smith There are many different forms of PRP and in the early 1990s they have become more commonplace. In the context of performance management the most prevalent form of the PRP seems to be ‘individual merit and performance-related systems Can Small Business Survive the Immigration Debate? By : Neal Holladay Summary of the new hardships employers of immigrants are facing from increased federal workplace enforcement to new state legislation, and the likely detrimental effect on small businesses. What Is A 360 Degree Employee Performance Review By : Ingrid Cliff What is a 360 degree employee performance review and how to create one that boosts not kills productivity. Why Do I Need An Employee Manual By : Ingrid Cliff Most small businesses don't have an employee manual when they hire their first employees ... but they should. This article explains what they are and what should go in one. Continuous Recruitment or Why You Should Always Be Accepting Applications By : Jack Deal Continuous recruitment is a valuable recruiting tool that improves overall recruiting results. Always accepting applications is a good first step. Are Your Employees Good Enough to Beat Your Competition? By : Jack Deal Are your people good enough? How do you know? What do you do once you know? Why should you care? Best Practices for Talent Management By : Wolfgang Jaegel Talent management, also referred to as human capital management, has now been regarded as an essential segment of modern corporate HR and training. Talent management is a multifaceted idea that is practiced to recruit, retain, and promote right personnel in right place. Should I Install a Home Security System By : Bryan Mcgraw Nowadays, family are a bit terrified on leaving their houses with out home protections and stuffs, most family tens to have a good padlock on their doors, or even buying big dogs just to guard their houses, or even a large baseball bat placed right near the door for ready action. But none of these preventions keeps those experienced burglars off their houses, not all people can have these protections intact at their houses, families are now investing for home security systems to deter criminals 'Maya Personality Honesty Tests': One Alternative to Traditional Recruiting? By : Jack Deal Honesty is always a tough test. Here are a couple of simple ideas from my Maya friends that might make it a little easier. Human Resource Will Become More Strategic For Companies By : Wolfgang Jaegel Human Resource Management, alternatively known as personnel management, manpower management, or industrial management, is a discipline of management that deals with the activities that are related to employees in a firm, such as their recruitment, management, and above all providing proper guidance to them. Human Resources Management In Several Environments By : Robert II Smith In this Paper the Discussion about the Human Resource management is conducted by analyzing that how HRM can be applied to the Several Environments which suit the needs of the Company as well as it staff. The Human Resource management (HRM) is an academic theory and a business practice that addresses the theoretical and practical techniques of managing a workforce. Its Synonyms include personnel administration, personnel management, manpower management, and industrial management. Ingredients To Be A Leader In Asia Pacific By : Wolfgang Jaegel In recent decades, tremendous growth in trade and investment has led to rapid economic development, economic growth, and reduction in poverty in many of the Asian nations, thereby making the Asia Pacific one of the world's most dynamic business regions. Modular Structuring & International Outsourcing By : Robert II Smith Modular structuring and international outsourcing--seems like everyone is doing it nowadays—and if you’re not, you’re missing out. Nevertheless, just how many of the attempts at modular structuring or international outsourcing have actually worked? Modular structuring and international outsourcing are fraught with negative outcomes and huge risks. Organizations can fail overnight. Yet, many organizations are still willing to take the leap. How to Make Yourself More Saleable for an Interview By : Wolfgang Jaegel It is estimated that one spends about two thirds of his life on the job. In addition, according to certain surveys, majority of the respondents have showed discontent on their jobs. Hence, in order to overcome dissatisfaction from the part of both employees and employers, a productive interview is highly essential. Staff Retention in a Competitive Environment By : Wolfgang Jaegel A skilled staff is regarded as one of the most inevitable commodities for the longevity of a business organization. Regardless of the size of the organization, key staff retention is highly essential for the long term health as well as the success of a business enterprise. Running Head: Challenges Of Online Team Communication By : Robert II Smith Temme and Katzel (1995) stress that the effective team-building requires the combination of clear team goals, empowerment, atmosphere of trust within the team, authentic participation of every member of team, innovative approach to work and ability to manage risks, proper leadership and ability to make the constructive changes. Feedback - Your People Need It By : Paul Phillips Most people need feedback and as managers we need to be able to give it. The positive and the negative. This is important for business performance and employee development. Learn how to do it. Candidates Need to Know the WHOLE Story By : Thad Greer Candidates need to know the good, the bad, and the ugly about your organization and the position they're being recruited for in order to make a well information decision. If that means passing on the job, so be it. Retaining Staff in Asia By : Wolfgang Jaegel In today's competitive market, retention of staff in Asia has become a serious issue for all business owners. Retaining staff in Asia is regarded as one of the biggest challenges for the success of any business organization; no matter it is small, medium, or big corporation. Choosing the Right Psychometric Test By : Graham Tyler This article addresses what human resource professionals should look for when evaluating a psychometric test for use in selection or development. Find Salespeople that Actually LIKE Your Products & Services By : Thad Greer In a perfect world, your sales reps would be totally passionate about your products and services. But at the very least they should have a strong interest in what you sell. How To Use Assessment Centers To Your Business Advantage By : Martin Haworth What is an assessment center? Who needs them anyway - and more to the point, what's the value in using them for a business owner. Here's some ideas... Induction - First Impressions Really Mean Something When You Are Competing By : Paul Phillips People with choices can be very particular about who they work for. Selling to your future employees can be more important than selling to your customers. Who wants to employ someone that had nowhere else to go? How to Avoid Trouble in the Office By : Lee Alderon Having consideration for your fellow workers is important in today's world. Offending a coworker can not only cost you your job but can get you and the company in legal hot water. Here are some tips to help you avoid the wrong end of a lawsuit. Assessment & Development Centers in Employee Selection & Development By : Graham Tyler Defines assessment and development centers and their utility and explains why they are expensive. Argues that ultimately they are a good return on investment provided they are designed and run by competent professionals. How to Use Your Company's Employee Manual as a Business Development Tool By : Jack Deal A good Employee Manual can be your company's Human Resources in a box. Use it to grow. Managing The Generations By : Ingrid Cliff How Baby Boomers, Gen X & Gen Y can survive and thrive together in your workplace How to Prevent Minimal Employees from Destroying Your Business By : Jack Deal Minimal employees are one of the primary reasons businesses fail. Don't let minimal employees destroy your company. Challenges of Executive Recruitment in Asia By : Wolfgang Jaegel Many Asian firms and business set ups face some key challenges for recruiting executives including mid as well as senior level managers. Executive recruitment is a specialized field dealing with recruitment of specialist or senior level personnel for a business firm. Themes in the Asian Private Equity Industry, 2007 By : Wolfgang Jaegel PE in Asia has come along way in the past couple of years and with capital committed for the region combined with capital already sitting in PE funds looking for investment opportunities, the indications are that the trend will continue for some time. How to Retain Executives in Asia By : Wolfgang Jaegel An executive is a highly skilled personnel or a member of a professional body, who is responsible for actions, policies, and regulations of a business organization. In other words, executives are usually high level managers or employees with rare skill sets. Key Challenges for Developing Asian Executives By : Wolfgang Jaegel Asia has now become a hotbed for establishing innovative as well as huge investment businesses. However, many of the Asian business corporations confront a range of difficulties with regard to incessant social shifts, rapid changes in business laws, and global responsibilities. Part-Time Employees - Full Time Headache? By : Ingrid Cliff Are part-time employees harder to manage than the rest of your workforce? How to manage your part-timers for maximum results. Ask Kathleen-Answers to the Most Asked Questions About Flexible Work Schedules By : Kathleen Wiant Tired of working the 9-5 grind? Struggling to balance work and family? Why not look into alternative work schedules with your employer? Substance Misuse in the Workplace - The Facts! By : Christopher Evans - Drug-Aware.com Information and statistics on how drugs and alcohol affects the workplace and what employers can do to reduce the impact. Useful health and safety and drug awareness info for businesses. Can Non-Financial Incentives Work? You're In Trouble If They Don't By : Paul Phillips Many businesses go straight to paying incentives when they feel people aren't performing the way they should. There may be other, more lasting solutions. Can Non-Financial Incentives Work? You're In Trouble If They Don't By : Paul Phillips Non financial incentives often arise as an issue when we don't want to give financial incentives, either because we can't afford them or we think they will cause problems with people who don't receive them. We often take too narrow a view of what these are. What does provide an incentive? Benefits Of Professional Talent Hunting By : Wolfgang Jaegel Retained search is different than any other type of 'talent hunting' in the market. If done properly and professionally, it is much more effective than any other mechanism to find 'the right fit'. Executive Search For IT Positions By : Wolfgang Jaegel An executive in a firm refers to a member of the professional body, who in turn is responsible for the firm's actions, policies, and regulations, along with other members of the body. It is evident that how much important is an executive position for the success of a business firm. Talent Management Best Practices By : Wolfgang Jaegel Some people say Talent is god's gift for a person. A person is said to be talented if he possess awesome ability in a particular activity or field. Every one is talented in one or another way. Nourishing the talent and utilizing it to the best is a challenge. Talent levels will vary from person to person. Consultants Offer Flexibility, Hands-Off Productivity By : David Poulos With staff sizes and budgets restricted or diminishing, and top executives up and down the ladder under pressure to do more with less each year, many savvy executives are seeking help among the seeming army of consultants of every stripe to get their companies on the profitability track. Are they finding success down that road? When Should You Not Rehire A Skilled Employee? By : Jack Deal Rehiring a skilled employee can be a nightmare if you do not carefully consider all the benefits and problems. This article covers some of the do's and don'ts of rehiring skilled employees. Human Resources Planning - It's More Than Filling Vacancies For The Next Few Months By : Paul Phillips Is human resource planning or workforce planning up there with the budget? Possibly not. In today's tight labour market it is especially critical that as business leaders we can present our workforce plans as confidently as we present our strategic and operations plans. They are integral to our long term business success. Find out how to do it. Construction Executive Search Firms By : Wolfgang Jaegel Construction is a highly competent sector in Asia, requiring qualified as well as professional workforce. In other words, construction field is continually looking for efficient candidates with the capability to shape the industry at its highest level. Executive Search Companies By : Wolfgang Jaegel Companies in Asia, ranging from hi-tech companies to medium and small companies, nowadays face great difficulty in recruiting suitable personnel for their firms. Job Interviews Made Easy By : Ingrid Cliff Tips for Managers when interviewing applicants so they can get the best possible staff. Paying Incentives - Do You Need To? By : Paul Phillips When clients ask about pay issues, quite often they jump straight to paying "bonuses" to reward performance. Not only is this often not necessary but it can lead to mixed messages and problems later on. Find out how to avoid the pifalls and design the program you need. Codes Of Conduct - How To Make Them Worth More Than The Paper They Are Written On By : Ingrid Cliff Establishing Codes of Conduct with Employees that set clear behaviour expectations is vital for positive employment relationships. Psychosocial Factors: Creating a Well-Balanced Work Environment By : Dakotta Today, stress at the workplace has become a big problem. Taking a closer look at the roll of employees, training procedures, productivity expectations, and the number of tasks employees are supposed to accomplish each day can help you pinpoint areas of improvement. This article stresses on various steps you need to take to reduce stress at workplace Why Does the Honeymoon End? (New Hire Evaluations) By : Dakotta It can happen to any recruiter at any time, seasoned or new. Hiring an employee who turns out to be less than what you expected is a pitfall of the human resources field. When this happens, you will begin processing what has happened by asking yourself what went wrong in the recruiting process, how might a person who is less qualified slip through the cracks? Were they misleading? Did you miss important signs? The Secret To Exceptional Staff Performance By : Ingrid Cliff There is only one secret to having your staff perform to their best possible level and that is ... Using Your USP to Hire Staff By : Ingrid Cliff Marketing and Human Resources have more in common than most people realise. Using your unique selling proposition to attract fantastic staff is easy. Hiring Employees: Checking References To Insure Quality People By : Jeff Casmer After preliminary interviews, you should be able to narrow the field to three or four top candidates. And that is the time to do a little detective work to insure you have the right (and honest) employees coming in. Having People Focus On The Things That Matter - Writing And Using Job Descriptions By : Paul Phillips Why don't people do the things they should? Do they know what the priorities are? Do they know what the business needs? Getting those job descriptions right is a key step to answering these questions. BRINGING INNOVATIVE THINKERS INTO THE FOLD By : Dakotta ‘Innovative’ is a buzz word in recruiting lately, but where are the ‘innovative’ people and why aren’t you interviewing them? Talent Shortage? How To Win With What You've Got By : Vince Thompson If you're starting to feel the pinch of the so called "talent shortage," you can take steps to help the people on your team do better and perform to expectations. You're Hiring Them to Work for You, Not to Date By : Thad Greer As a recruiter or hiring manager, sometimes it's easy to let our own personal biases influence our hiring decisions. The best candidates for any particular position are typically not going to have 100% of the attributes we're looking for. The Red Flags of Sales Recruiting: No Need to Take Action (don't hire them in the first place!) By : Thad Greer In an attempt to fill an open position as quickly as possible with the most qualified candidate (the best of the bunch), hiring managers often overlook or ignore critical areas in candidate's backgrounds and personalities, only to realize they've made a bad decision down the road. Why Will People Work For You? - If You Don't Have a Good Answer You Are At Risk By : Paul Phillips These days many employees have choices and we need to know what we can offer them to have them work for us. Read about the practical things you can do. Who is Covered Under the ADA in Employment Law By : Brief description of individuals covered under the ADA. Ten Ways To Recruit The Best Employees By : Martin Haworth Starting off a business with the right people is by far the quickest and simplest method of getting the best results. So here are a ten steps to getting it right...Note, potential employyes can get some clues here as well! What is Sexual Harassment By : The definition of sexual harassment for legal purposes to determine if there is a lawsuit or a legal claim. Stressful Workplace? Time To Take The Responsibility To Change Things By : Martin Haworth Stress is the most common cause of absenteeism in the workplace and it's on the increase. Still there are ways for you to minimise it. So, is it time to change the way you work, where you work, or how you work? Let's take a look at the options. How Can They Meet Your Expectations If They Don't Know What They Are? By : Paul Phillips Managing people can sometimes be very rewarding and sometimes frustrating. If we look back we may find the rewarding times were when people met, or exceeded, our expectations. Sometimes they did this without even knowing what they were! How can we make this happen more often? What Not To Ask Of Job Applicants By : Arnold Hernandez Tips on what to avoid asking of job applicants. Standard Format for Your Separation Notice By : Kevin Muir Whether you are firing your problem employee or laying off workers because of downsizing, you must give each worker a formal separation notice. It is a crucial part of the termination process. And while every termination is different, all separation notices should follow a similar format. Job Analysis and Hiring the Right Person By : Mac Bartine How to use job analysis to figure out all the qualities a new employee should have to be successful on the job. Dealing With Employee Insubordination By : Kevin Muir Do you have trouble dealing with employee insubordination? We believe the best way to handle this problem is to react immediately. But a systematic, unbiased approach is necessary to uphold an orderly work environment. How Employee Misconduct Affects All Worker Productivity By : Kevin Muir In any workplace, despite the number of employees, there are instances of employee misconduct. As a manager, you cannot hide from it when it happens. And you must deal with it consistently, fairly, and quickly since employee misconduct can damage your business. The Effective But Gentle Dismissal Of An Employee By : Kevin Muir Firing an employee can be tough for some people. Even if he or she is the worst employee imaginable, you will still find yourself reluctant to fire that worker. But to be an effective employer, you will eventually have to let an employee go. This article provides some tips on how to do it right. Tips For Dealing With Difficult Employees By : Kevin Muir One of the hardest jobs of a business owner or Human Resources Manager is dealing with difficult employees. Many people just don't know what to do. The longer a difficult employee makes problems, the worse the workplace becomes. This article offers several tips on handling difficult employees. Do Not Allow Embezzlement To Eat Into Your Business By : Kevin Muir Many entrepreneurs don't know embezzlement exists in their businesses. However embezzlement is common in most workplaces and you should accept that your office is probably no exception. Instead of having parasites eat into your business, this article suggests step you can take to save your firm. Counseling Employees By : Kevin Muir The difficulties that come with a problem employee may seem easily corrected by termination. However, if you believe the employee's performance can be altered, counseling employees is an intermediate step before firing becomes necessary. Employers Should Understand California At-Will Employment Statute By : Kevin Muir How can employers in the state of California deal with tough employment laws? First, they need to understand what the rules are. Even though at-will employment in California is a simple idea, it is often misunderstood by both employers and employees. Dealing With Bad Employees By : Kevin Muir Bad employees are a fact of life. No matter how hard a business owner tries to screen new hires, dealing with bad employees will always be an issue. For whatever reason, a bad employee is not producing the quantity or quality of work they must to remain a part of the organization. How To Terminate An At Will Employee While Limiting Your Legal Risks By : Kevin Muir Why is it the worst at will employees, the ones that you simply must fire, are always the ones most likely to sue you? Unfortunately it is easy for a terminated at will employee to bring a case against you claiming you had no real ground for termination. Therefore you must know how to terminate an at will employee properly to limit your legal liability. At Will Employment: How It Affects You As An Employer By : Kevin Muir Are you an at will employer? At will employment allows an employee to quit a job without advance notice and without worrying about breach of contract. And it allows employers to hire as well as fire employees for any reason - at least as long as you're not violating any other laws in doing so.
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