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Resume Writing for Teens

Written on 6 Nov, 2007 at 23:08

Today we have a guest post from myfirstpaycheck.com, a teen job search site founded by the brother-sister team of Austin and Celeste Lavin, pictured. I wouldn’t have found the subject of teen jobs that pertinent now, in the middle of... (Continue reading)

Transgender Employees: What’s an Employer to Do?

Written on 15 Oct, 2007 at 10:31

The following is a guest post provided by Dr. Jillian Todd Weiss, Associate Professor of Law and Society at Ramapo College, who researches this area, as well as consults with corporations and writes a popular blog on the subject, Transgender... (Continue reading)

Making Small Cos. Great Places to Work

Written on 1 Oct, 2007 at 20:42

Lessons From Some Prizewinners I rarely refer to articles not available online, and I know that some of the Wall Street Journal material online is subscription-only. I was prepared to make an exception for today’s major WSJ story on the... (Continue reading)

How to Write a Great Reference Letter

Written on 18 Sep, 2007 at 22:00

Being asked to write a reference letter for a former or departing employee may be a source of undue stress, time demand, and hassle, depending on how naturally writing comes to you — or not. Today, while poking around a... (Continue reading)

“Dear Bosses” — Friday Humor?

Written on 14 Sep, 2007 at 1:45

This “Dear Bosses” PDF from tiny gigantic struck me as funny — in an “oh-so-true” way. Like this, on the subject of praise (positive feedback): It’s all pretty obvious good-management stuff, but the cheeky style makes it a fun Friday... (Continue reading)

New Study Blames “Bad Bosses” on Lack of Training

Written on 12 Sep, 2007 at 23:49

Today’s post is courtesy of i4cp, Inc. (Institute for Corporate Productivity, formerly the Human Resource Institute) Almost everyone has a “bad boss” story, but a new survey conducted by i4cp suggests that “bad bosses” may not be to blame. Chances... (Continue reading)

Great Link Collection on 99 Business and Management Subjects, Including HR, Under “Leadership” Theme

Written on 13 Jul, 2007 at 17:14

The Internet and blogosphere have exploded around me like the Big Bang since I started blogging in May 2003. As I’ve watched the exponential proliferation of information, my concern about one question has grown: Are we all helping improve access... (Continue reading)

Poker, Anyone? Cultural Fit and The Hiring Process

Written on 25 Jun, 2007 at 18:14

This post about hiring employees, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap, is written by Scott Beardsley, co-founder and Vice President of Recruitment Services. Beardsley also writes for the Recruitment Redefined blog. As a Hiring Manager, don’t be labeled a “gambler” when it... (Continue reading)

What Millenials Want Out of Work: A Baby Boomer Rejoinder

Written on 14 May, 2007 at 23:06

Two weeks ago, I highlighted a post by Alexandra Levit, courtesy of Recruiting Blogswap. In “What Millennials (Generation Y) Want Out of Work,” Levit suggested that the current generation of twenty-somethings “is entrepreneurial and relishes challenging work and high levels... (Continue reading)

What Millennials (Generation Y) Want Out of Work

Written on 1 May, 2007 at 9:20

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Should You Really Write that in a Corporate Blog? Legal Guidelines for Company-Sanctioned Blogs

Written on 12 Feb, 2007 at 23:05

This post was written by Charles Savoni of The General Counsel LLC. Are blogs a benefit or a risk to a company’s reputation? Corporate marketers agree that blogging is an effective and direct way to build a meaningful dialogue with... (Continue reading)

Three reference sites — for general HR, overtime rules, and technology policies

Written on 8 Jan, 2007 at 17:41

The only common thread here is that these are three sites you may want to explore and bookmark, as they look to be full of helpful content. I’ve added them to my custom search engine. (1) AllBusiness bills itself as... (Continue reading)

When I grow up . . . (Friday Humor — Video)

Written on 5 Jan, 2007 at 14:00

Didn’t you always want to go into HR — ever since you were a kid? Check out this “anti-commercial” for the profession (from HR.Com-The Human Resources Portal) : “When I grow up . . .” I’m trying to get back... (Continue reading)

War, Pestilence, and the Second Coming: Is your Workplace Ready?

Written on 1 Jan, 2007 at 22:51

Starting the New Year this morning with a quick look at the news, I saw this AP story: “Poll: Americans see gloom, doom in 2007″ This story reports on an Associated Press-AOL News poll about Americans’ predictions for 2007. Poll... (Continue reading)

Employers Using Facebook for Background Checking, Part I

Written on 5 Dec, 2006 at 17:33

Is it legal? This post originally appeared oncollegerecruiter.com Recently there has been considerable media attention to instances of employers rejecting candidates or firing employees based on information obtained from social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. For example, see... (Continue reading)

It’s holiday party time!

Written on 2 Dec, 2006 at 19:18

It’s time for articles about the pleasures, perils, and excesses of company holiday parties (f/k/a “Christmas” parties in less politically correct times). So today I have a selection of links on the subject, together with my synthesis of facts and... (Continue reading)

New survey illuminates top HR concerns

Written on 8 Nov, 2006 at 11:24

What do you get when you compare different surveys and get consistent results? Hopefully, a pretty reliable measurement. Today, I ran across a BLR article on top concerns of HR professionals that compared: A BLR Daily Advisor survey, sent to... (Continue reading)

Halloween in the Workplace: How Do You Celebrate?

Written on 22 Oct, 2006 at 19:29

Last year, I did a post on Halloween Fun in the Workplace, featuring a few articles on the subject. Over the last few months or so, I’ve noticed a lot of hits on that post, suggesting interest again this year... (Continue reading)

More on Electronic Evidence of Employee Disloyalty

Written on 11 Sep, 2006 at 12:31

In a fortuitous development, the “Marketplace” section of today’s Wall Street Journal contains an article that fits nicely with my most recent post (“Electronic Evidence: Who Benefits the Most, Employers or Employees?”) This WSJ article is entitled: “At Many Companies,... (Continue reading)

Beyond “Name, Rank & Serial No.” in Reference Checking

Written on 27 Aug, 2006 at 22:54

A few weeks ago, I found a nice concise piece in HR Daily Advisor (BLR) with some good tips for making reference checking more than a pro forma exercise. Some of the points: Make reference checking a personal matter, not... (Continue reading)

What Happens When an Employee Has Cancer?

Written on 25 Aug, 2006 at 0:47

One of the few pleasures of my daily commute is catching Marketplace on my local NPR station on the drive home (assuming I can leave by 6:00). This evening, I caught a story about employees with cancer — and how... (Continue reading)

Excellent Guide To Handling Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Complaints

Written on 6 Aug, 2006 at 22:51

Employers, HR managers, and attorneys can always use reminders of basic guidelines for handling workplace harassment and discrimination complaints. Today I’d like to share an article I ran across that provides these basics. “An Owner’s Guide To Dicey Workplace Complaints”... (Continue reading)

Customers vs. Employees: The Customer Isn’t Always Right

Written on 3 Aug, 2006 at 22:01

Long ago and far away, I had my first job at a McDonald’s for $1.60 an hour. I had fun, worked hard, and learned a lot about the workworld, including memorable phrases like “If you’ve got time to lean, you’ve... (Continue reading)

Pros and Cons of 360 Degree Feedback

Written on 1 Aug, 2006 at 13:30

Susan M. Heathfield, the About.com Guide to Human Resources, takes on the subject of 360-degree feedback, providing a balanced overview of the topic and clear and concise bullet points on the pros and cons. Susan’s definition of 360 degree feedback... (Continue reading)

Proving the Obvious? Good HR is Good Business, Study Finds

Written on 24 Jul, 2006 at 23:41

This from Tampa Bay Business Journal via the ManagersRealm blog: According to a recent Gevity Institute study, certain HR practices result in measurable business results. The study found that small businesses that follow a set of “workforce alignment” employee management... (Continue reading)