Top 5 Mistakes Employers Make on I-9 Forms
USCIS I-9 Form Expires August 31, 2012 As a compliance consultant one of the areas where HR mistakes show up is in dealing with immigration, the infamous I-9. This is a form where every “I” needs to be dotted, every “t” crossed and every appropriate line filled in. Here are some of the mistakes that […]
Calculating the ROI of Boomerang Employees
I wanted to revisit the subject of hiring boomerang employees. In my post How to Hire Backwards with Boomerang Employees I talked about the positives of hiring former employees and how many companies today are realizing that they may be a very good deal. They are a cheaper hire, they are more quickly productive and […]
A Tip for Candid Conversations
Candidate Conversations Key Managerial Skill I was talking to a client and discussing the performance appraisal process. I mentioned one of the downfalls was that many supervisors are hesitant to be candid with employees and tell them the truth about their bad performance, not necessarily bad enough to fire them but bad enough to say […]
Seven Steps to High Employee Morale at Work
Motivation and Morale in the Workplace In one dictionary I looked at the definition of “morale” was “The state of the spirits of a person or group as exhibited by confidence, cheerfulness, discipline, and willingness to perform assigned tasks.” The question of morale is wrapped up in discussion of productivity, employee engagement, employee motivation, employee […]
How to Hire and Recruit Boomerang Employees
Boomerang Employees Can Fill the Talent Gap A couple decades ago if an employee voluntarily resigned and left the company they would seldom be given an opportunity to rejoin the organization. They would be considered disloyal by many members of management. Many job counselors would often recommend against rejoining because of the possibility of being […]
Effective Communciation Is Single Most Important Manager Trait
In HR we try to impress on managers the importance of consistent and effective communication. It is best way to avoid many problems and misunderstandings is by communicating with employees. A solid communication strategy helps managers remain consistent in their messaging and aids in developing a employee/boss relationship founded on trust and respect. Science of […]
