 |
|||||||||
|
by: Mike Sachoff
The majority of employees (58%) say the current economy has no effect on their overall job satisfaction, according to the “2009 Job Satisfaction Survey,” released by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Continue Reading »
by: Patrick Hare
The field of search engine optimization consulting contains people with varying skill levels and capabilities. When looking for an SEO consultant, you want an experienced individual or company who can give you advice that is useful and timely. Here are a few things to ask when selecting a search engine optimization consultant: Continue Reading »
by: Heather Eagar
It’s not uncommon for an intern-hopeful to feel shocked after realizing that they need to create a resume in order to apply for a position. Because many on-campus jobs are obtainable without a resume, some students never assume they will need it to apply for an internship. They’re wrong. The truth is many large companies require that their internship candidates submit resumes and cover letters just as job candidates are required to do. If you fall into this category, take a look at three ways that you can bring what experience you do have to life so that you can snag that great internship.
by: Heather Eagar
The process of applying for jobs can be so taxing that at the end of a long day of searching, it’s pretty common to just collapse from exhaustion. With so much work involved in the process, it’s no wonder that some candidates can get a little desperate.
If you feel you are in a position of desperation as you search for jobs, you don’t want this to be obvious if you are called in for an interview. So before you go in for the next one, let’s explore some ways that you can saturate your interview with self-confidence.
by: Steve Duplessie
The Non-Compete Clause Debate which i’m having with myself, goes something like this;
Pro: As an employer and business person, I want to absolutely protect myself and my people from dirt bags who are brought into our business, taught everything about how to succeed, and then flee to either another outfit or to start their own wanna-be outfit. Why should my company be put under any risk from someone who learned their craft and built their relationships because of us? For a company to work successfully, it normally intimates that those who work for you have to be “in the know” to be effective. They have to learn all the little secrets that make you successful - why should they be allowed to use those same secrets against you?
by: Mike Sachoff
Nearly three-quarters (70%) of HR professionals have some level of concern for the U.S. job market in the second quarter of this year, according to a new Labor Market Outlook survey by the Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Continue Reading »
by: Doug Caverly
In the never-ending quest to make employees productive, letting them slack off a little may be a good tactic. The University of Melbourne found that “Workplace Internet Leisure Browsing,” or WILB, goes a long way towards letting people refocus.
Dr. Brent Coker, who works in the University’s Department of Management and Marketing, stated after finishing a study, “People who do surf the Internet for fun at work - within a reasonable limit of less than 20% of their total time in the office - are more productive by about 9% than those who don’t.”
by: Gabriel Goldenberg
Aha! I finally realized why measuring relationships is the best way to measure social media results! Two words: Opportunity Cost.
The opportunity cost answer doesn’t come from sales, nor from marketing! It’s those sneaky HR people who had the answer up their sleeve all along.Them, and Dan Ariely, in his book, Predictably Irrational.
Ariely’s book highlights that behaviour is often motivated by one of two contexts - the social context or the market context.
by: Mike Sachoff
Employees around the country spend nearly three hours a day worrying about their job security according to a new survey by Lynn Taylor Consulting.
Bosses may be unknowingly driving this fear by simply staying behind closed doors, as 76 percent of employees say that when faced with this scenario unexpectedly, it triggers thoughts of being laid off.
“In today’s economic environment, employees are searching for every clue to determine their job fate. Too often, not enough direct input is given to employees, and so non-verbal cues are heavily relied upon,” said Lynn Taylor, an expert and author on workplace issues.
“Managers working behind closed doors may be shutting out more than noise - they may be shutting down productivity,” she added.
Taylor said that while mangers have to deal with more sensitive personnel issues today than in previous decades, they can counter employee concerns at a critical time with more proactive communication.
“Acknowledging the astounding impact a small gesture can have on corporate productivity in tense times is a good first step. Providing your team with reassurances whenever possible will mitigate unnecessary panic and help them stay focused,” Taylor said.
The U.S. study was based on telephone interviews conducted with 1,000 people 18 years of age or older. The survey found that the average employee spends 2.8 hours (168.8 minutes) a day worrying about personal job concerns, such as company lay-offs and /or losing their job.
by: Doug Caverly
It’s always nice to have someone to look up to, and thanks to a round of Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) awards, human resource professionals can now choose between 15 potential role models. All of these individuals recently made smart, recession-appropriate moves.