Posts Tagged ‘HR’
Partnering with recruitment employment agencies for candidate background checks
Time and money. Most companies can’t afford to lose either by hiring the wrong person. While making a bad hire may happen on occasion, employers can minimize it with background checks of promising candidates. Background checks help ensure a job candidate is qualified for a position and poses no threat to the safety and security…
Read More7 ways to handle friction with co-workers (avoidance is not one of them)
While some friction in the workplace is to be expected, too much is harmful to everyone involved, particularly if left unresolved. Conflicts between employees disrupt their work and that of colleagues who share the work environment. Ongoing disagreements can affect job performance and even the company’s productivity and bottom line. While most U.S. workers report…
Read MoreBuilding productive workplace teams with shared vision for success
Our 21st century focus on teams isn’t new. Successful industry executives and entrepreneurs have long recognized the value of teams in fulfilling a company’s purpose and producing positive results. Industry titan Andrew Carnegie was a proponent of teamwork, defining it as “the ability to work together toward a common vision.” And his contemporary Henry Ford…
Read MoreManaging low performers: Confront, communicate, coach. Then commend or can them
One of the most challenging tasks facing managers is how best to handle low-performing employees. Questions abound: Can they make an acceptable turnaround? What help should we give them? How many strikes until they’re out? How long until we cut them loose? If they show a sign of promise, you might want to give them…
Read MoreLooking for experience when recruiting employees? Consider older workers
With the low unemployment rate coinciding with many older adults working longer, it would be wise to be more open to the skills of well-experienced workers when recruiting employees. The unemployment rate in southcentral Pennsylvania ranges from 3.7 to 4.2 percent, and businesses remain challenged by the difficulty of finding skilled workers. At the same…
Read MoreLess stress is best: our seven HR consulting tips to de-stress your workplace
While a certain degree of stress in the workplace can be expected, too much of it isn’t healthy for employees. Furthermore, it can hinder a company’s productivity by increasing turnover and absenteeism. According to a survey on anxiety and stress by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, seven in 10 adults who experience work-related…
Read MoreAddressing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace
Following widespread reports of sexual harassment and gender discrimination over the past year, we all have become more aware of these serious workplace issues. These examples serve to remind us of our duty to comply with existing law and ensure that our workplaces are fair and safe for employees at every level. Most allegations don’t…
Read MoreReview and update recognition and rewards to help retain employees
If you’re running a successful business, chances are good that 1) most of your employees are of a high quality and 2) you treat them well because you would like to keep them as long as you can. But how often do you review your efforts to recognize and reward employees? Retaining employees takes concerted…
Read MoreExit interviews can help you improve employee staffing and training
Does your company routinely conduct exit interviews with departing employees? If so, good, and I hope you use that information to your company’s advantage. If you don’t, you might reconsider, because you’re missing an opportunity to provide a window into your company culture and areas for improvement. Exit interviews let you get inside input on…
Read MoreDo you dread performance reviews? An HR consulting firm can help revamp your process
Is your company still doing the same type of performance reviews that it was 10-20 years ago? Unless it has really proven to be effective, you might be ready for a change. Historical evidence shows that performance reviews date back as far as the third century, with Chinese emperors rating the performance of imperial family…
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