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Job Descriptions

You use job descriptions for everything from hiring to evaluation, so you want your descriptions to be as precise as possible. Use our tips to help you refine your job descriptions, stay competitive in your industry, and attract the best qualified employees.

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HR’s Worst Mistake—The Trigger-Happy ‘No’

Special from the Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, Las Vegas The number one mistake I see is untrained supervisors responding negatively to employees’ requests for reasonable accommodation, said attorney Mark Schickman, They just say “no” without any interactive discussion.
December 19, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

Danger: Casual Background Checks on Social Media

Special from the Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, Las Vegas The biggest mistake I see managers making is failure to document, says attorney Molly DiBianca, member of the Employers Counsel Network (BLR/M. Lee Smith’s network of attorneys from all 50 states). And the number two mistake is casual background checks on social media.
December 18, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 1 Comments

The Single Most Common Mistake in Writing Job Descriptions

In yesterday's Advisor, attorney Olivia Goodkin revealed the top four reasons you need job descriptions. Today, her take on how to craft the job description, plus an introduction to BLR's popular encyclopedia of pre-written job descriptions.
September 12, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

No Laws Require ‘Em, So Why Bother with Job Descriptions

Job descriptions are probably the dullest job in HR, so why bother if you don't have to? Although there is no law requiring job descriptions, there are compelling reasons to maintain them, says attorney Olivia Goodkin.
September 11, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 2 Comments

Is Sloth the Worst HR Sin?

In yesterday's Advisor, we covered the first 4 deadly sins of managers; Today, Envy, Greed, and Sloth, and some very good news: your job descriptions are already written and updated.
March 21, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Decoding the FMLA’s ‘Family Tree’

When it comes to FMLA administration, who qualifies as a "child," a "father," or a "parent" now depends on the type of FMLA leave being requested. To help you decode the FMLA’s family tree, we provide the following list of definitions for key family relationships under the FMLA.
March 16, 2011 | Category: , | Read More | 0 Comments

Week in Review—February 18 , 2011

Note to Readers: This newsletter appears daily, but we know some of you don't always have the time to read it everyday. For your convenience, here's a re-publication of what we covered this past week. Daily, weekly, or anything in between, we're pleased to keep you informed with the latest tips, news, and advice on your profession. Thanks for reading us!
February 10, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements—Dangerous to Ignore

Pinning down physical and environmental requirements for job descriptions is annoying—but it means reduced hassles in hiring, and reduced appearances in court. Even though they seem obvious to you, (and maybe you think they should be obvious to anyone), the requirements need to be in writing on the job description.
January 10, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Happy New Year—It's Time for the Dullest Job in HR

In HR, sometimes the dullest jobs are the most important. Even HR has essential functions, and one of them is updating job descriptions. It's not exactly the thrilling part of HR, but it can't be overlooked. It's the beginning of the new year—bite the bullet.
January 09, 2011 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments

Benefits and Pitfalls of Electronic Recordkeeping

In yesterday's Advisor, attorney Catherine Gray covered the basics of electronic recordkeeping; today, its benefits and pitfalls, a warning about shadow records, plus help with the most basic records of all—job descriptions.
December 06, 2010 | Category: | Read More | 0 Comments
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