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June 18, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Summer’s Here
– Remember These Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring College Interns

Summer’s Here <small><div class="subtitle_header">– Remember These Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring College Interns</div></small>

Now that summer is here, you may be planning to hire college interns, which provides you with an opportunity to give something back to the community as well as to identify potential candidates for future job openings. Training interns is a time-honored tradition that when carried out…

Filed Under: Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: hiring interns

June 7, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Are You Responsible For The Inappropriate Behavior Of Your Vendors?

Are You Responsible For The Inappropriate Behavior Of Your Vendors?

What do you do when a vendor who is on your premises to provide a service, such as a vendor that delivers office supplies, or a training consultant hired to provide services to your organization, causes problems in your workplace? Most employers may take the position that because the vendor…

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Employment Law, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: conflict resolution in the workplace, inappropriate behavior

June 5, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Mine or Yours?
Who Actually Owns An Employer Mandated Social Media Account?

Mine or Yours? <small><div class="subtitle_header">Who Actually Owns An Employer Mandated Social Media Account?</div></small>

Most businesses understand that it’s crucial to have an online presence. Social media is being used to develop a following and to brand businesses in a way that only corporations with deep pockets have done via traditional marketing. Social media networks like LinkedIn, Twitter…

Filed Under: Employment Law, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: social media best practices, social media in the workplace

May 31, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock 1 Comment

Four Simple Tips On How To Avoid Accidents In The Workplace

Four Simple Tips On How To Avoid Accidents In The Workplace

Whilst the risks are more obvious in some work environments than in others, accidents can happen anywhere so it is therefore crucial to do everything you can to ensure that your employees are well prepared and minimize the risk of an accident happening in your workplace.

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies, Workplace Safety Tagged With: workplace accidents, Workplace Safety

May 24, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Top Concern For U.S. Companies
– Lack of a Leadership Pipeline

Top Concern For U.S. Companies <small><div class="subtitle_header">– Lack of a Leadership Pipeline</div></small>

According to a study conducted by Right Management, part of the Manpower Group, when it comes to which organizations have a defined, actionable succession plan for developing a pipeline of future leaders, the U.S. came in last place of all of the countries that participated in the study.

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Developing leadership

May 21, 2013 by Tim Austin, Group Management Services Leave a Comment

Forming the Habit of HR Success

Forming the Habit of HR Success

When I was 18-years-old, I sold books door-to-door.I was introduced to a very influential piece of literature called “The Common Denominator of Success,” written by Albert E. N. Gray. This little piece of literature is something I have read and re-read, taught from, and shared with others.I still carry it with me everyday (and it has been many years since I was 18).

Filed Under: Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: hr success, HR Tips

April 30, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Help! We Have No Budget for Raises!

Help!  We Have No Budget for Raises!

The challenging economy has had a negative impact on many businesses. Decreased cash flow is one of the most common complaints. Less cash means tighter budgets. One of the first line items companies slash are employee raises. “Freezing” salaries comes with its own set of consequences – and employee dissatisfaction tops the list. What can you do as an employer to not only retain your valuable employees, but also keep them content? Get creative.

Filed Under: Employee Benefits, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: human resources, management, Management Tips, managing on a budget, salary raise, supervisor tips

April 24, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Handle With Care:
Managing an Employee Who Didn’t Get Your Job

Handle With Care: <small><div class="subtitle_header">Managing an Employee Who Didn’t Get Your Job</div></small>

Your former co-worker just congratulated you on your promotion to manager.

You’re excited and proud of your achievement. And why shouldn’t you be. You deserve it based on all of the hard work that you have put in- day in and day out. But as you shake hands, you have a sense that all is not well.

Your ex-peer is angry and seems to resent the fact that you have been promoted over her.

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: managing employees, supervising difficult employees

April 5, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Do Employees Take Pride in Being Bad at Their Jobs?
Yes, According to Study

Do Employees Take Pride in Being Bad at Their Jobs? <small><div class="subtitle_header">Yes, According to Study</div></small>

It stands to reason that employees who are high performers – those employees who take pride in their work, meet deadlines and are team players – would be your happiest employees. Not according to a study conducted by Leadership IQ.

42% of the companies surveyed found that their worst performing employees felt more motivated…

Filed Under: Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Performance, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee performance, employee productivity, how to retain employees

March 29, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Tips for Engaging Employees in Times of Uncertainty

Tips for Engaging Employees in Times of Uncertainty

Many businesses face uncertainty at times, and this can lead employees to feel unsure and unsettled. News about the economy, downsizing in the company, or input from others in the organization can cause employees to have a bleak outlook. The last thing human resources wants is increased turnover due to a rough patch in business or a dip in revenue.

Filed Under: Employee Performance, Employee Retention & Engagement, Employee Turnover, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Employee Engagement, employee engagement strategy, HR Tips, Management Tips, managing employees, supervisor tips

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