Performance management theory and practice is among the fastest-evolving areas of human resources. New research from corporate performance think tanks reflects recent psychological insights into the power – and drawbacks – of how we provide performance feedback to employees. Most of us are familiar with the concept of the “flight or fight” response to anything […]
Posted on January 28th, 2019 by admin
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By now, employers are familiar with their responsibilities to provide reasonable accommodations to workers. But what if a disabled worker has an unreasonable request? Needed short breaks Network support analyst Tony Kassa told his supervisor at Synovus Bank about his disabilities – depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, intermittent explosive anger disorder and more (from his 10-year […]
Posted on January 27th, 2019 by admin
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It’s a job-seeker’s market right now, and hiring and recruiting are more complicated than ever. Those difficulties go beyond just finding the right person for the specific opening you have. What about candidates who are well-suited to your company, not just to your current positions? Keeping track of those candidates, as well as all the […]
Posted on January 24th, 2019 by admin
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As the job market tightens, setting competitive salary levels becomes more and more critical. How do companies stay up to date? There’s a range of tools available that compile salary information. The website FitSmallBusiness.com recently assessed several of these tools and selected the best. Here’s a sampling of what was found. Indeed The largest job posting site […]
Posted on January 19th, 2019 by admin
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With the emergence of a tight labor market and a focus on preventing sexual harassment, HR pros had their hands full in 2018. But with a new year comes new goals for employers to focus on, so buckle up. What to accomplish in 2019 There’s no telling what challenges the new year will bring, but […]
Posted on January 18th, 2019 by admin
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The first days and weeks when new employees come to work are a make-or-break time for their success with you. A positive welcoming experience puts them at ease and reinforces that joining your company was a good choice. That breeds loyalty – a key component of a stronger workforce, and an essential characteristic of what […]
Posted on January 17th, 2019 by admin
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Every HR pro knows an employee’s mental health is just as important as their physical health. And when employees aren’t getting what they need, their work suffers. One of the main things that negatively contributes to employee mental health? Feelings of isolation and loneliness in the workplace. And thanks to more reliance on technology, employees […]
Posted on January 13th, 2019 by admin
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In this tight job market, you might want to go beyond the typical “Can you tell me a little about yourself?” and “What are your greatest professional strengths?” type of questions when interviewing someone. So why not try a new approach to interviewing that may help you make the best possible hires? Say a candidate […]
Posted on January 12th, 2019 by admin
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Performance management theory and practice is among the fastest-evolving areas of human resources. New research from corporate performance think tanks reflects recent psychological insights into the power – and drawbacks – of how we provide performance feedback to employees. Most of us are familiar with the concept of the “flight or fight” response to anything […]
Posted on January 11th, 2019 by admin
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If you thought recruiting top talent was tough going in 2018, experts predict 2019 will be even tougher. Why? Because today’s increasingly competitive recruiting challenges are set against a backdrop of ever-changing, more sophisticated and even more costly recruiting trends. Here is the HRMorning.com short list of trends to watch for, so that you can […]
Posted on January 10th, 2019 by admin
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