It’s not a talent shortage problem it’s a situation where organizations are recruiting top talent from all four corners of the globe, and not just within a specific geographic location in which an office location be.
When to terminate an employee
Terminating an employee can be one of the most difficult decisions a manager has to make. This article will cover some signs of when it may be time to start thinking about terminating an employee.
Two great candidates, one job – who to hire?
You’ve gone through a long process of interviewing candidates to fill an open position in your company. Now you have a challenge − there are at least two impressive candidates and only one position. What do you do now?
Tips on acing phone and video interviews
Recruiters have increasingly turned to phone and video interviews over the last few years as a way of screening for candidates to manage their time.
This article covers some tips on how to ace those interviews.
Starting a new job – the first 90 days
Congratulations! You were hired for the new job and proved you were the best candidate for the position. Now comes the next challenge − the probation period.
With any new position, no matter what level, the first 90 days are crucial. This article outlines some ways to make a positive lasting impression on your boss, co-workers and subordinates.
How to create an amazing work environment
Most managers strive to create a workplace where their employees look forward to coming to work every day and the team works effectively and efficiently together through the day.
This article gives you some ideas as to how a manager can create an amazing work environment.
The hidden job market: Tips, traps and tactics for job seekers
There is a high probability that many job seekers have heard the following phrase at some point during their search: ‘90% of jobs are not advertised’. However, based on current trends and an article by The Wall Street Journal (January 9, 2013), this number is estimated to be closer to 50%. Still, this would mean that half of all available positions are not advertised anywhere. This article gives some tips on how to tap into the hidden job market.
Powerful team assessment tools get results – interview with Nicole Bendaly from Performance Plus
We sat down with Kinect President Nicole Bendaly to ask her a few questions about Performance Plus. Q: What does Performance Plus do and how? With Performance Plus teams can take a quick, but thorough, check of their performance and take action to leverage their strengths and address any weaknesses impacting their team’s effectiveness. The process is simple; team members take 10 to […]
Employee Development: Are These Five Technology Myths Holding You Back?
Harry is a new addition to the team – full of enthusiasm he’s eager to get results and hard working. Despite his best efforts however, he seems adept at alienating the other members of his team and can’t understand why he’s encountering hostility. Clearly, he needs development in areas such as team building and communication; […]
Performance management software – best friend or worst enemy?
Software designed to make life easier can be our best friend or worst enemy depending on the day and it’s no different for Human Resources professionals looking to technology for the latest advantage in performance management. Knowing exactly what you want the tool to accomplish and keeping it simple are vital for maximizing the chances for […]