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Your Rights in Wisconsin When Applying for Jobs with an Arrest & Conviction Record by Randy Enochs - Nov, 2010 One very common problem for people with an arrest and conviction record(s) is the fear of being rejected for a job because of the stigma associated with such a record. What further complicates the matter is the ease of employers and the general public to conduct a search on the Consolidated Court Automation Programs (CCAP) to discover a person’s court history, both civil and criminal. Whether it’s that small claims matter or... |
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A Zillion More Reasons to Abolish Job Descriptions by Lou Adler - Nov, 2010 As most of you know, I think job descriptions are the primary reason why companies can’t find or hire top talent. For this reason alone they should be abolished. Here’s the first dozen of a zillion reasons why. 1. Except for the list of responsibilities, they don’t define jobs at all; they define people taking the jobs. If these descriptions left out the required skills, years of experience, industry background, and academ... |
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Promoting New Managers? Tell Them What to Expect by Mary G. White - Nov, 2010 As an HR professional, you are often directly responsible for selecting employees to move into management positions. Even when you don't make the decision yourself, it's likely that you are involved in the selection process. You can help your company and your employees by taking steps to be certain that the people that you choose for promotion into supervisory positions have a clear vision of exactly what they're getting into... |
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Minimizing Risk of Retaliation Claims Is As Easy As A B C by Stephanie Thomas, Ph.D. - Nov, 2010 In last week’s #EEOChat, the issue of retaliation came up. How much do you know about retaliation claims? Retaliation claims are on the rise. Among all charges filed with the EEOC in 2009, 36% included a claim of retaliation; this represents an increase of approximately 70% over the last decade. In her May 3, 2010 article on retaliation, Karen Gieselman, an attorney in the Columbia office of Fisher & Phillips, states: G... |
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When Interns Are in the House by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 Flowers are in full bloom, season finales are dominating the airwaves, and the end of the school year is upon us. That can mean only one thing – it’s intern season! For some of us, that’s ten weeks of delivered coffee, spotless files, and collated copies. Joking aside, interns can be an incredibly valuable resource on a number of fronts. They can provide fresh ideas and perspective, they can deliver solid work output a... |
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What do You Mean My Organization Is Stepping Stone? by David Watson & Judith Lindenberger - Oct, 2010 I remember the moment I swore that I would always value my employees. It was the late 90s, I was the head of sales and my boss was sitting across the table. “Sales people are a dime a dozen,” he said. “I could replace anyone working here tomorrow and not miss a beat.” That told me everything I needed to know about my value to the organization and it didn’t take long before I left and started my own company. My boss’ thinki... |
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Happy Workers Are Productive Employees - Truth or Fiction? by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Oct, 2010 Are you working in an organization where managers develop employees to be more productive? Do employees at your workplace believe that company perks help them become more productive? I coach a number of managers who are surprised that increase happiness and satisfaction at work doesn’t always translate into increased productivity. Emotionally intelligent managers develop their people resulting in improved work place perform... |
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How Managers Undermine Employee Performance by Dr. Maynard Brusman - Oct, 2010 Are you working in an organization where managers know how to motivate people? Are managers held accountable for listening to their employees and addressing any complaints? I coach a number of managers who consistently complain about certain employees, but don’t take the time or make the effort to address any underlying concerns. Effective managers listen to their employees, and are open to any feedback that will improve wo... |
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Recruiting in a Down Economy by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 You’re in charge of Talent Acquisition at a company that is no longer acquiring talent. This of course is not by choice, but by necessity. And while the scenario may sound bleak at first glance, there are certainly ways to take advantage of this time and make the most of the economic downturn. 1. Build up bench strength. There is a lot of really great talent out there looking for work. Use this time to make co... |
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A Postmodern Chicken Little Story by Dr. Linda Burrs - Oct, 2010 Chicken Little was a postmodern chicken. She enjoyed the freedom to express herself with her friends and sister chickens as they clucked about the barnyard. One day, Chicken Little experienced some cognitive dissonance when an object hit her on the head. Having never experienced this phenomenon, her left-brain interpreter kicked in and deduced that the sky must be falling. As she attempted to decide what to do about this impen... |
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