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January 19th, 2011

The Quest for Employee Engagement

The Quest for Employee Engagement

The quest for employee engagement has been front and centre in the business world for several years; however, there still seems to be a lack of understanding or will on the part of leadership to take the advice being given by those who have researched the topic.

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December 21st, 2010

To Sue or Not to Sue?

To Sue or Not to Sue?

Seven in ten HR managers believed that employees are more likely to bring legal action against former employers than they were five years ago, and four out of five think the situation will worsen in the next five years. Most HR managers felt that the courts were more disposed to support the employee, a perception that prompts many companies to settle disputes out of court.

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November 30th, 2010

Coaching Employee Performance

Coaching Employee Performance

Have you ever had to work with an employee to improve performance? Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope with an employee who just didn’t seem to ‘get it’?
Coaching an employee may be an opportunity for a win/win situation. While it may seem that you’ve tried everything; trying to understand what the blocks are for the employee, I wonder how many of us think about coaching as opposed to considering discipline, as a way to achieve our goals.

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November 24th, 2010

How to Effectively Screen Resumes

How to Effectively Screen Resumes

Effectively screening and evaluating resumes can be time-consuming, since resumes can vary widely in formatting and content. There are certain steps you can take to make this process easier and help you choose an effective shortlist of candidates.

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November 8th, 2010

Restoring Trust

Restoring Trust

What does it mean to me when I say that I trust someone?

Trust, to me, means that I can have confidence in a person to do what she says she will do. I can believe in her when she’s given me her word on something…and I can feel that she truly has my best interests at heart.

It means that a person won’t take advantage of me and she’ll be honest with me and because I know that; I am comfortable in being honest with her. It means that if she does make a mistake – she will take accountability for that mistake and not try to make excuses for what happened.

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October 13th, 2010

The Good, the Bad and the (not so) Ugly Truth about Social Media in the Workplace

The Good, the Bad and the (not so) Ugly Truth about Social Media in the Workplace

The above comic may poke fun at social media policies in the workplace, but it is an issue that abounds in offices everywhere. According to a survey conducted by eMarketer.com in April of this year, nearly four in 10 (39 per cent) U.S. companies surveyed still ban social media in the workplace and it is estimated that it costs businesses $2 billion USD in lost productivity globally each year.

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September 29th, 2010

Setting the Stage for Successful Recruitment Interviews

Setting the Stage for Successful Recruitment Interviews

It is often said that, we remember a third of what we hear, half of what we read, and 100% of what we feel. If you were to ask recent job applicants how they felt after having gone through the recruitment process at your organization, what would they say? Respected? Frustrated? Enlightened?

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July 28th, 2010

A Successful On Boarding Program to Prevent New Hires from Jumping Ship

A Successful On Boarding Program to Prevent New Hires from Jumping Ship

As the economy continues on an up swing, organizations will be busy trying to find the perfect employee to fill the gaps needed to fuel their growing business needs. Finding a qualified employee is one thing but keeping them is a whole new ball game.

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March 22nd, 2010

Power Employees- Who they are and what makes them great

Power Employees- Who they are and what makes them great

Top performers. They are most often the true indicator of a company’s culture and are part of the integral root system of a company’s success. They are the first to speak up and also the first to pursue feedback. What they will not do is sit idle.

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February 25th, 2010

Peer Interviewing

Peer Interviewing

Peer interviewing is the process of hiring with the input of employees in the organization. Peer interviewing is done by employees of the specific work group of the position available. In other words, employees get to participate in choosing their future co-workers.

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