Dez Bryant, recently drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, and the GM of the Miami Dolphins, Jeff Ireland, have been discussed all over the talk circuit the past couple days regarding appropriateness of questions during interviews. If you haven't heard, Dez...
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Sequential Tasking vs. Multitasking
Various sources and my own experience tell me that doing one thing at a time can certainly create better results than multitasking. A student recently did a presentation in one of my classes demonstrating this notion as well. For years,...
Reader Comments – Recognizing Birthdays
Here are some comments from readers on ways that they recognize or are recognized on birthdays:"The head of our company sends a handwritten note to everyone on the staff. Even though are company has about 1000 employees, that gesture still...
Recruiting Year Round
No matter your situation, your company always should be recruiting. Recruiting has become less of a cost center than years past, when it meant traveling all over the country visiting college campuses and hoping to find stars amongst the masses.Don't...
Recognizing Birthdays and Braathe Appreciation Month
I used to have the worst birthdays; people would forget my birthday, one of my friends might tick me off, or something like bad weather might prevent me from enjoying it.A few years ago, I started celebrating Braathe Gras -...
Dealing With Difficult People
Many of the biggest issues in HR involve dealing with difficult people. I spoke recently to a client who had an employee of nearly 30 years who consistently seemed to be scaring off new employees through their demeanor and lack...
Strengths from Strengthsfinder
A survey I took a while back that I'd like to share. Something I'd suggest taking advantage of is getting this book and discovering your strengths!Here are my strengths from the strengthsfinder.com profilerThe Signature Themes report below displays my five...
Phone vs. In Person Interview
Q: Why do so many companies do phone interviews vs. in person interviews? Phone interviews seem so impersonal.A: Phone interviews allow companies to pre-screen applicants, cut down on travel expenses, and enable more flexibility in meeting with applicants. As a...
Resume Submission and Application Protocol
Courtesy and technology seem to differ from place to place when it comes to the application process right now. It is important to remember the human touch on both sides of the application process.Gone are the days when a personalized...
Scheduling Dilemma
Q: I can't seem to cover my Saturdays at my retail store so we are able to maximize sales. I have 5 full-time employees who work on Saturdays, and 10 part-timers. The full-timers either work 8-5 or 1 to 10pm,...