Technology is great … until it becomes a substitute for the human touch. Many experts are worried that too many of us...
Keeping the Human in Human Resources
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Making the Most of Your Meetings
Oh no, not another meeting! At some companies, meetings have become synonymous with wasted time. When a meeting is...
How to Lead by Example
Good leaders, it is said, never ask their subordinates to do anything that the leader would not do. This is what...
Overqualified or Ideal? Hiring from a complicated candidate pool
With unemployment figures still hovering around 10% in Southern California, the landscape of job applicants is not what it once was. For every job opening you post now, not only do you get an overwhelming number of applicants, you’re likely to get...
9/11 A Day of Remembrance
“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief.” --George W. Bush “Even the smallest...
Tips to Discover if Your Applicants Have Growth Potential
While it may be fairly easy to determine if an individual has the skills necessary to meet the job requirements, that is only part of finding a successful match to grow with your company. You can evaluate past work history, education and training,...
What Do Your Workers Want from You Once School is Back in Session?
Soon the kids will be back to school, and workers will be faced with the increased challenge of finding a balance between home life, childcare, after-school activities, and work obligations. Many times this conflict of interests is a main source of...
A Manager’s Guide to Conducting Performance Reviews
A Manager's Guide to Conducting Performance Reviews If you've been a manager for any amount of time, you realize that conducting a performance review can sometimes be as stressful for you as it is for the employee being reviewed! The good news is...
Five Ways to Get Great Temporary Employees
Hiring high-quality temporary workers doesn’t happen by chance. Did you know that high-performing employees produce 25% to as much as 1,000% more than their peers? And that includes temporary employees! Being purposeful in how, where and whom you...
How to Set Your New Hire Up for Success
There's nothing better than getting someone into that empty seat in the office. No more picking up the extra work load—the stress is finally off! That is until your new hire comes in and doesn’t seem to have the exact skill set you were looking...