Why Good Writing Matters in HR
Effective writing abilities are useful in practically every career. We engage in a variety of textual communication in the workplace, and frequently, the success of our company depends on our ability to communicate clearly. Consider the last time you received a message that was badly written and you had to spend time attempting to understand […]
Lessons Learned from Difficult Terminations
I have always told my HR colleagues, “If you get to the point where terminations are easy and don’t affect you, it’s probably time to find a new career.” Although there are those in the HR profession who seem to derive some kind of sick joy out of disciplining and firing employees, it’s my belief […]
HR Lessons from Downton Abbey
If you are a regular reader of my posts, you know that I love Downton Abbey. With a large household staff, Downton is a workplace full of the kind of drama that makes for good TV watching as well as the sorts of employee problems an HR person is confronted with. Fictional stories can teach […]
Employee Handbook Basics for Small Business
Handbooks raise a lot of questions—especially for small businesses. Some small business owners wonder if they even need one. If there is a handbook, what should be included, and how can you ensure that the information in your handbook accurately reflects relevant labor laws? It is a good idea to have an employee handbook because […]
How to Take the Boring Out of HR Presentations & Workshops
We’ve all sat through presentations on dull topics. We may have occasionally been the person giving the dull presentation from the front of the room. Because we give presentations on topics like meal break policy, performance management, and timekeeping policies, I believe this can occur frequently in the HR field. Making that material entertaining must […]
How to Use Phone Interviews to Screen Candidates
How to Use Phone Interviews to Screen Candidates Phone interviews give you an easy way to do a quick assessment of a candidate. They do not require coordinating schedules of an interview panel or arranging time for a candidate to come in, and they can be done wherever you have cell reception. During the phone […]
