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7/6/2011
If you rely on teen workers during the busy summer months, you need to be aware of certain issues that can arise with a younger staff.
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6/23/2009
While it's not always welcome, receiving negative feedback from a supervisor or manager can have just as much, if not more of an impact on our careers as positive feedback.
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6/12/2009
Employees are ignoring data security policies and engaging in activities that could put their employers’ security in serious risk, according to a new survey.
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6/5/2009
Employee engagement has been deteriorating steadily since the recession began. Learn how training can turn it around.
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4/24/2009
A lack of team spirit in the office combined with a poor work climate can be causing employees to feel stressed and depressed. The key to reducing that stress may be hidden in your organization’s team spirit, according to a new study.
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4/18/2009
Anyone who has moved across the country will agree that it reveals valuable lessons in planning and project management. It doesn’t matter how smooth you think the move will be, something is bound to go wrong.
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3/20/2009
When you choose to research job candidates using social networking sites, practice extreme caution with the information you find. Regularly review the laws on discrimination to keep your organization out of a legal mess.
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3/11/2009
Violence in the workplace is more than just a newspaper headline, it affects real employees in every industry in the country. Employees must be trained to handle difficult situations and know how to diffuse them.
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2/13/2009
Businesses now have more time to ensure their organization is in compliance with the new Form I-9 and that their employees are trained on the new changes to the Employment Eligibility Verification process.
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2/13/2009
Keeping your business safe from online dangers is an on-going task that is critical to your success. Even when you think you’ve taken every precaution imaginable, the threat of attack is still there.
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1/28/2009
This year more companies are responding to the recession by tightening budgets and eliminating costly training programs. While making cutbacks in employee safety training in could save money, it could also spell serious trouble.
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12/18/2008
The new Amendments become effective on January 1, 2009, and make significant changes to the original ADA. Employers must be aware and prepared for the ADA changes that will effect their business in the coming year.
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11/24/2008
As recent and soon to be retirees watch their 401(k)s shrink in the current economy, more older workers are delaying retirement or choosing to return to the workforce. While hiring retirees may be challenging at times, the qualities they bring with them are worth it.
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8/22/2008
The human resources department has the perspective and resources to help new supervisors get off on the right foot from their very first day. HR staffers who share the following suggestions with fledgling managers during their initial training become part
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8/22/2008
A company’s character can be judged by the faces it shows to the public. Fairly or not, customers form lasting impressions from how your front-line people speak, look, and act.
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8/20/2008
Cut HR costs by 10 percent across the board. Start by examining these areas
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8/20/2008
Unless they’ve been hiding in a cave for the past year or so, HR people know that they need to comply with HIPAA Privacy Rules. Small-company employers all over the country have been asking three simple questions
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8/20/2008
Teens might not be aware of the laws and processes in place to help protect them and their coworkers — unless you make a point of educating and informing them.
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8/19/2008
Identifying employees who need more training is a perpetual challenge however, and these tips can make the job easier
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7/21/2008
On May 21, 2008, President Bush signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), a new law that prohibits discrimination by employers and health insurers on the basis of genetic information
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4/18/2008
Hands only is now the standard for adult CPR when drowning or airway obstruction is not suspected. Learn why your employees need to know this new CPR method
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8/3/2007
The two most common forms of heat-related illnesses are heat exhaustion and the more severe, heat stroke, so keep employees safe with these tips.
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7/10/2007
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. When managers know how to properly approach conflicts between employees – and other managers – they can resolve the situation in ways that benefit the company
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3/13/2007
New worker injuries still account for almost one-third of all injuries reported by private industries, so training is essential for all new employees
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3/7/2007
According to the Census Bureau, the Hispanic population in the United States grew nearly 58 percent between 1990 and 2000, to more than 33 million Spanish-speaking residents.
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3/7/2007
By putting a simple grievance policy in place, as a conflict management tool, you help keep your employees aware and managers prepared.
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3/7/2007
If you need to bring your company up to speed on emergency preparedness, consider these elements for your disaster management plan
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3/7/2007
A well-maintained employee safety program is critical when disaster strikes. Put a responsible worker in charge of ensuring that first aid kits are fully stocked.
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3/6/2007
Taking a consultative approach to human resources will ensure that your expertise is in high demand, and it positions you as a valuable partner. And that, you’ll find, opens the door to opportunity.
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3/6/2007
Why do 66 percent of the large employers surveyed by Mercer Human Resource Consulting say their performance management systems are effective only “to some extent” in helping the company achieve its goals?
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3/6/2007
Your boss just gave you a week to put together a training session on employee discipline. Feel panicked? Don’t.
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3/6/2007
If you expect new hires to work well with customers instinctively, you’re probably expecting too much. That’s the consensus of most business owners, I know. Managers need to describe and demonstrate the kind of behavior that keeps customers coming back.
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3/6/2007
Whether you’re discussing training needs, interviewing applicants, doing performance reviews, or settling grievances, you invest a big part of your day in listening. Here’s how to make that investment pay off.
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3/5/2007
What are the traits of effective leaders? Well, Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, Richard Nixon and many other notable leaders have all written about their own personal “Ten Commandments” of leadership. And, not surprisingly, a common thread seems to run throu
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3/5/2007
Although OSHA dictates many safety regulations, it’s up to you to figure out how to integrate the principles of safety into your employees’ work ethic. Use the following suggestions as a start. They can help you affirm and reinforce your commitment to wor
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3/5/2007
A job-rotation program--in which your management trainees do short stints in each company department—can be an excellent way to give potential executives that all-important perspective they need to launch their careers.
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3/5/2007
Savvy human resource professionals and business owners responsible for keeping their personnel resources appropriately stocked are taking action now to counteract this impending trend. Make sure you plan to do what’s necessary to keep your business afloat
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3/5/2007
Here’s a little exercise you can use to help turn a bunch of people into a team in a short time.
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3/5/2007
It’s time to institute formal mail-handling procedures designed to intercept mail that could be dangerous to your organization
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3/5/2007
Federal law requires safeguards to protect workers from hazardous materials (HazMat) in the workplace. Originally, the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) — the law requiring employers to clearly communicate the hazards posed by dangerous chemicals — appl
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3/5/2007
Executives who order layoffs don’t often stop to think about how the remaining employees will do all the work. Says Savage: “Simply becoming leaner doesn’t make you fitter. It just makes you thin.” That’s why you need to get fit as you trim staff.
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3/5/2007
Your group is challenged by an unusual problem or opportunity that calls for both creativity and collaboration. What’s the best way to produce a slate of useful ideas? Try brainstorming.
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3/5/2007
A short list on how to achieve your work-related dreams or goals
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3/5/2007
A new survey of 6,000 North American workers shows that commonly held myths concerning the ethics and values of different generations in the workplace don’t always jibe with reality
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3/5/2007
Are there inexpensive sources for outside trainers for your company? Check out community resources for the right training at the right price.
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3/5/2007
The more HR can do to help new managers be savvy time managers, the less stressful their new jobs will be so here are tips tp help new supervisors
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3/5/2007
The people who get promotions and raises in most companies are those who speak and write clearly and with purpose, so improving your communication skills could be key to a better job
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3/5/2007
Train executives to monitor their subordinate managers’ span of control to keep track of the number of people they are currently supervising
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3/5/2007
Try coaching instead of punishment to help employees improve, with a system that calls for a couple of reminders not warnings, and coaching sessions instead of threats
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3/5/2007
Many companies are replacing traditional “one person/one task” training with cross-training. The results often speak for themselves.
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3/5/2007
How you launch and conduct classroom based training courses may have almost as much impact on the employees’ success as the material itself, so check out these ways to build rapport and deliver information with flash, dash, and panache.
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3/5/2007
Susan is about to make a big mistake. Here, a decision to “watch the situation and see what happens,” constitutes a failure to take prompt, remedial action in response to a clear complaint of harassment
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3/5/2007
If your boss says you won’t move up until you’ve groomed a replacement,and many bosses say or think just that, here are some tips to help you ensure your own promotion by leaving your job in good hands
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3/5/2007
Your company is sending you to a four day seminar with a hefty enrollment fee. These suggestions can maximize the return on your investment in the training
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3/5/2007
Training doesn’t cost; it pays. Although most HR people would agree with that statement, how well your training pays actually depends on the fore thought and preparation you put into it
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2/28/2007
Let’s all welcome Generation Y into the workforce. Gen Yers, those born from 1978 to 1984, according to consultant RainmakerThinking, Inc., can be challenging
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2/27/2007
The following tips can help small companies prepare for and protect themselves from disaster
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2/27/2007
Emergency procedures may include everything from implementing an employee evacuation plan to alerting law-enforcement agencies
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2/27/2007
A sampling of ADA-related problems, culled from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) archives, shows that creative accommodations can cost very little
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2/27/2007
Train managers and supervisors on what questions to ask in interviews and what not to ask. It’s important for managers and supervisors to understand that while there are very few pre-employment questions that are literally unlawful
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2/27/2007
Assessing and managing employee performance can often be a challenging grey area for supervisors. It’s important, then, to develop a system for assessing employee performance that recognizes a variety of talents and contributions beyond those that are eas
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2/26/2007
It asked 350 HR executives across the country to list what they consider to be the top five competencies necessary for HR to have a seat at the executive table
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2/26/2007
Neglecting to survey a training class is like shooting darts blindfolded. Gathering information on attendees several days ahead, however, gives you time to profile the group, customize your presentation to its makeup
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2/26/2007
In the meetings you lead and attend, demand value even if you become known as a curmudgeon. Meetings are among the worst threats you have to controlling your time and hence getting things done
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2/23/2007
When faced with an angry customer or employee, knowing what to do and what not to do can make the difference between handling it well and encountering violence
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2/23/2007
Keeping your employees safe at all times is a necessary strategy that pays off in the long term because for every dollar companies spend on safety, they realize a $3 to $6 savings, some of which may be seen in reduced workers’ compensation expenses
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1/2/2004
Learn the secrets of hiring the best employees with tips from this video
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