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March 2, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock 2 Comments

The Top 5 Interview Questions For Employers To Ask

The Top 5 Interview Questions For Employers To Ask

Making a decision on whom to hire during the job interview process isn’t an easy task. Finding and hiring the best candidates starts with asking the right interview questions. The five questions highlighted below will help employers to better assess whether a job applicant is a strong potential hire:

Filed Under: Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Best Interview Questions, Employment Interview, Finding the best candidates, Help with Hiring, Hiring Tips, Human Resources Help, Interviewing Tips, Job Interview, Worst Interview Questions

January 6, 2011 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Telephone References Versus Written References: Pros and Cons

Telephone References Versus Written References:  Pros and Cons

Transcript of ESBHR Podcast 13: Checking Telephone References Versus Written References Listen to the audio. It’s the first day of August as of the taping of this episode, and I’m preparing for a family reunion that we’re hosting in Massachusetts this year. I also have several house guests, including my 8 year old niece and her […]

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Checking References, hiring practices, Hiring Tips, How to check references, Human Resources Help, Interview Tips

November 9, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

The Five Traits of Successful Supervisors– Revisited

The Five Traits of Successful Supervisors– Revisited

I’ve worked with dozens of supervisors over the last several years and have found the five traits that follow to be consistent behaviors with those supervisors whom I considered to be the cream of the crop. These are the leaders who consistently receive high praise and respect…

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best employee management practices, best management practices, best supervisors, Employer Responsibilities, help with managing employees, help with supervising, HR Tips, Human Resources Help, Management Best Practices, Small business resources, success tips, successful managers, successful supervisors

August 27, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast 14: The Best Reference Questions To Ask For Maximum Results

ESBHR Podcast 14: The Best Reference Questions To Ask For Maximum Results

In this episode, I’ll share with you a list of core reference questions that you should ask about your job candidate and why employment reference check questions are important. Watch the video  Read the Transcript

Filed Under: Podcast, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Checking References, Finding the best candidates, Help with Hiring, Hiring Tips, HR Tips, Human Resources Help

August 27, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

ESBHR Podcast 13: Telephone References Versus Written References

ESBHR Podcast 13: Telephone References Versus Written References

Episode 13 highlights the pros and cons of using telephone references versus written references and how the information that you obtain based on each reference type can positively or negatively impact your hiring decision. Read the transcript Watch the video

Filed Under: Podcast, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: Checking References, Hiring Tips, Human Resources Help, Interview Tips

August 27, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Supervisors: Let Your Voice Be Heard & Win A Free 60 Minute Employee Management Consultation!

Supervisors: Let Your Voice Be Heard & Win A Free 60 Minute Employee Management Consultation!

I’ve worked as a human resources consultant to managers for over 20 years. Because of my background in HR, I’m often asked questions about how to handle a difficult employee situation, how to best interview, or ways to keep employees engaged. I’m dedicated to providing you…

Filed Under: Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Communicating with employees, help with supervising employees, how to supervise people, HR Tips, Human Resources Help, managers survey, Small business resources, supervising employees, supervisor leadership, supervisor questionaire, supervisor satisfaction, supervisor survey

August 25, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock 7 Comments

Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges and Solutions

Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges and Solutions

Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between people in an organization. That sounds simple, but diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education, background and more.

Filed Under: Diversity, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, Diversity and Inclusion, Employer Responsibilities, Human Resources Help

August 24, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Preparing For the Interview

Preparing For the Interview

Transcript of ESBHR Podcast #4:  Preparing for the Interview Listen to the audio version here Lack of preparation is a mistake that many hiring managers make when they are in the process of trying to fill a job opening. I think that is because the interview process is a deceptively simple process on the surface.  But,  […]

Filed Under: Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: best management practices, Hiring Tips, Human Resources Help, Interviewing Tips, Podcast

August 18, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock 1 Comment

Employers Required To Provide Nursing Mothers Break Time

Employers Required To Provide Nursing Mothers Break Time

Here’s an excerpt from a blog post from the website of Phelps Dunbar, Counselors at Law, LLC on changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act, (FLSA), relating to nursing mothers. An amendment to the FLSA requires employers to provide a “reasonable break time” to permit an employee…

Filed Under: Fair Labor Standards/FLSA, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: employment policies, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, Human Resources Help

June 23, 2010 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Just My Opinion: Should Companies Not Hire The Unemployed?

Just My Opinion:  Should Companies Not Hire The Unemployed?

The article, “Out Of Work Job Applicants Told Unemployed Need Not Apply” is all the buzz for those who have seen it in HR circles. It was even shared in an HR group that I’m a member of on Linked In. I read the article. It describes how companies are posting job listings with the caveat…

Filed Under: Managing Employees, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: best management practices, Employer Responsibilities, Finding the best candidates, Help with Hiring, Human Resources Help

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