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It’s important to know what questions you can and cannot legally ask in an interview situation. Here are some of the most popular questions that prove to be helpful when getting to know some one’s work habits before hiring them: “What are your long-term business goals?” Let’s be honest: not everyone who comes in for […]
In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham is joined by Christine Miners, Managing Director of Talent at Verity International. Listen to the show here and read the edited transcription here: Bill Banham: Welcome to another episode of the HRchat podcast. I’m your host, Bill Banham. Today our guest is Christine Miners, Managing Director of […]
It’s not just a résumé being scrutinized at a job interview anymore—it’s also social media accounts, such as Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. As new research has found, many employers now do implement social media screening as a standard aspect of the hiring process. A study from CareerBuilder has shown that the percentage of employers who […]
Mismanaging cultural diversity in the workplace causes unhealthy tensions and a loss of team productivity. Your company’s is exponentially stronger with you foster an atmosphere of acceptance. While recently reminiscing about my life with a previous employer I am reminded of a time where inside two weeks I had one employee tell another she looked like Aunt […]
We all know that a strong employer brand is a powerful tool and this is why everyone is talking about it. It can drive more consumers to your business and push up your revenue graph even in high competition. A strong employer not only attracts the best talent, but it also comes up with […]
In this HRchat interview, we talk with long-time friend of The HR Gazette, Rowena Morais. Rowena is founder at Vertical Distinct, a media and learning organisation which publishes great content with the help of their network of high calibre contributors from around the world. The media brand also run a range of internationally accredited in-demand […]
What is the Role of HR in Workplace Happiness? Human resources are always in the constant pressure of building a great team for the company, with the main goal to hire the right people and to keep them in the workforce for as long as possible. To achieve this, there’s always an ongoing need for […]
To attract the best employees, you need to have a competitive compensation package. In addition to solid salaries, healthcare benefits and retirement funds, your employees may also expect stock options. As a way to get the employees invested in the future of the company, stock options are a worthwhile offering for both employees and employers. […]
Most organizations have implemented some sort of incentive compensation program in the past decade in an effort to influence the behavior or performance of employees. While some have been spectacular in creating the type of focus and results driven orientation that they were intended to foster, most have had at best, modest success, with many […]
Ensuring that you train employees well is critical to your small business operations. To get better results in service and productivity, training employees in crucial skills is a sound investment that too many business leaders fail to appreciate. Some executives or HR managers seem to feel that the time and costs of training aren’t justified. […]