Human Resources

The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive

The book is written as a story to portray the management principles of the favored executive. Some of the principles are clear in the story, but most are better explained by the text which followed. Read on for a summary of the points making most sense to me and having the greatest impact:

Summary of Legal and Illegal Interview Questions

This helpful chart indicates questions that are unlawful to ask at an employment interview. Many states have similar rules. Please call us if you have any questions or need additional information.

Your Employees: Do You Appreciate Them or Take Them for Granted?

Your Employees: Do You Appreciate Them or Take Them for Granted?
If you care about employee motivation and morale, this is an important question to ask…

A Note About Employee Handbooks

Are you faced with several different samples of employee handbooks and now would like to know what to do with them? Writing your organization’s employee handbook for the employees working in your organization can be challenging, to say the least. Here are several thoughts to consider when writing and sharing with your employees a new employee handbook.

How to Interview and Hire Top People Each and Every Time

Many employers do a miserable job selecting people, relying on outdated and ineffective interviewing techniques. Find out how you can change the way you interview and start hiring top people today.

It Pays to Help New Staff Start Right

New staff want to feel a sense of acceptance and belonging inside the organization. Here are some methods which managers can use to invest carry out well-designed staff orientation programs.

Compliance Checklist for 2009

Throughout the 2008 year, up to and within 2009, several new employment statues and laws became effective coupled with many interesting court decisions. Many of those new findings and laws require proactive responses by us as employers. With our economy being suppressed, it becomes critical for employers to be the best stewards possible with their employees. Below is a summary list of what I believe employers need to do now to assist them within the 2009 season.

Goal Setting That Gets Results

Setting goals is the best way to get what you really want. Read this to discover two ways to get results in goal setting.

Flexibility Made Easy With Strategic Staffing

Nearly every organization today is challenged to do more with less. To succeed in such an environment, flexibility is key-especially in your staffing strategy. Flexible staffing is critical for operational efficiency and adaptability. When used effectively it can help you to manage your workload, meet strategic objectives, and fill in gaps in your workforce.

101 Ideas for Getting the Employees You Want

Having a hard time finding the right employees? Here are more ideas than you can possibly imagine to help you target and attract the ones you want!

Deserving the Best on Your Team: Winning the War for Talent from the Inside Out

Why do some companies have content, loyal, and highly productive employees while other companies can claim none of these and only wish they could? Is it that the smarty pants company where everybody’s happy has the nicest building? Is it because of the awesome website? Is it the cool products?

The answers are NO, NO, and NO!

Employee Involvement Programs Drive Performance

Getting employees’ ideas and getting their involvement is critical in our rapidly changing world. If your company is going to be competitive, it’s mandatory to involve not just hands, but the ideas from everyone in your organization.