A recent announcement has a few human resources departments shaking in their boots. The federal government has announced they are cracking down on the hiring and continued employment of illegal aliens. How are they going to do this? By conducting surprise audits of...
It goes without saying that hiring the right candidate for the right position is a key component of recruiting. However, if it is really that simple, why do organizations continue to lose countless hours and thousands of dollars in turnover costs? Perhaps the reason...
One of the most interesting parts of my job is conducting hr seminars. I recently hosted an interviewing skills workshop where I met a woman who told me an incredible story. She had gone for an interview at a company and during the interview the manager said, "You...
It's been a normal day at the First Bank and Trust. You are getting ready to wait on your final customer and he is one of your favorites. Dr. Jekyll comes in every Friday and asks you to deposit his check. He is always friendly and likes to engage in small talk. ...
Managing your company's human resources can be tricky. Any HR professional could rattle off story after story of bizarre occurrences that called for discretion and challenged even the greatest problem-solving skills. But what happens when you, the leader of your...
I love my job. I have great coworkers, an awesome boss, beautiful workspace, and as any human resources consultant can attest, working in this industry provides many interesting and "strange-but-true" stories. A friend of mine contacted me the other day wanting my...
VETS-100 and VETS-100A If you are a government contractor or subcontractor and have contracts entered into or modified after December 1, 2003 of $100,000 or more, you will be required to file the new VETS-100A report form by September 30, 2009. In addition, if you...
Isn't it interesting how the world of human resources has evolved? HR, or should I say Personnel, used to be considered the "party planners" and "paper pushers" of the organization. My, oh my, how the times have changed! The fact of the matter is Human Resource...
With all that's been written over the past several years about the qualities and impact of leadership, one would think that we would have all the answers by now. So what's up? Here's what I think: We lost the basics. We lost our values - the core of how we believe -...
With the explosion of social networking sites, it is easier than ever to connect with family and friends. Whether posted on Facebook, MySpace or "tweeted", access to personal photos, thoughts and comments are just a click away. But how does that play out in the...
It's no secret that many companies are struggling to keep things afloat during these tough economic times. Employees have to wear many hats as employers seek to "do more with less". Most people tend to think right now employees just feel lucky to have a job; however,...
As President Obama completes his first 6 months in office, healthcare continues to be a major issue and source of great debate in this country. The problem is complex: millions of American workers and their families are uninsured or underinsured due to double-digit...