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We recently discussed employment branding with professor, corporate speaker, author, and advisor Dr. John Sullivan. Today we hear from him on alumni programs and external brand development. Q: In regards to alumni networks, how should the group be limited to those you know love your company? Some workers leave because they were involuntarily terminated, or […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, business consultant Bridget Miller presented some of the benefits of recruiting contingent workers for your organization. Today, Miller highlights the risks involved. What Are the Risks? There can be downsides to having contingent workers. Here are some of the concerns: Employee morale may be affected. Depending on the implementation of a contingent […]
Have you heard the term “contingent worker”? What does that mean? Who does it include? Business consultant Bridget Miller has some answers for us regarding this special type of new hire. In practical terms, a “contingent worker” would be any worker who is hired just for a specific job or task (a “contingent” piece of […]
During an interview, it’s not just the prospective candidate who needs to be on his or her toes. Interviewers/hiring managers must ask the right (that is, legal) questions in order to both make the right hire and keep the company out of court.
Picture this: A manager calls his subordinates into a conference room and asks them to write down their salary and pin it to a board for everyone to see. Just the idea of this is cringe worthy …and compelling. It was, in fact, the premise of the 2012 British reality television show “Show Me Your […]
Today’s Advisor gives you 10 handy steps to a workplace culture of respect that you can use for a brief, no-nonsense training on creating a culture of respect.
When a company first meets with a prospective candidate, it’s not just the interviewee who needs to be on his or her toes. Interviewers must be careful to ask the right questions, not just to ensure they’re making the right hire but also to avoid legal entanglements.
Fatigue on the job is a known risk factor for causing lost productivity and accidents. In today’s Advisor, we’ll provide training information to help your workers get a good night’s sleep—even if their work shift requires sleeping during the day!
Today’s Advisor gives you several examples of activities you can use to add motivation and inspiration to your training—from start to finish. This article refers to safety issues, but many of the training interactives can be applied to any training subject.
When a company first meets with a prospective candidate, it’s not just the interviewee who needs to be on his or her toes. Interviewers must be careful to ask the right questions, not just to ensure they’re making the right hire but also to avoid legal entanglements.