This semester, students in my HR class at SUNY Delhi @ Schenectady County Community College will be participating in debates on hot issues in human resources. Although most of my students have selected topics already, a couple are still looking...
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Framing The Probation Period Properly
The probation period (30/60/90) days at the start of employment or new opportunities can be an effective way to allow both the company and the employee to test the waters and see how well things match up between all parties....
Discipline Creates Disciples
Starting people off on the right foot with your company, department or classroom begins with effective disciplinary procedures. This doesn't mean threatening behavior, looking for reasons to discipline, but creating an environment where policy and procedure are clear and strict.It...
Welcoming Work Environment from Day 1
From a standing ovation at our first training meeting at Apple to the Traditions class at Disney on my first or second day of work, I have been a part of so many welcoming experiences to my organizations.At Gap, being...
Accurate Job Descriptions
Putting together job descriptions solves a multitude of problems, from the pre-hiring and recruiting process all the way through severance of employment. Many people I talk to can't find exactly what their job description is, and often are surprised at...
Giving of Your Time as a Mentor/Big Brother/Big Sister
One of the best ways to give back to your community in the absence of giving donations is giving of your time.Last fall, I began the process of becoming a mentor in the Saratoga Mentoring program. After an extensive background...
No Sick Time – Come In to Work Sick?
Q: My new job doesn't grant any sick time. What am I supposed to do, just come in to work sick?A: As a relative put it so eloquently, "Are you expecting to be sick?" Sometimes the perception of not having...
Ramifications of Management Favoritism – HR in Baseball
I harped on ad nauseam with my friends the way Joe Torre played favorites with Bernie Williams on the Yankees and how (to me) it appeared to affect morale on the team and the relationship with other players.In 2004, when...
Dealing with Lateness
Lack of timeliness on the job (both from the employer and employee view) causes lapses in productivity, stress, and in some cases severance of employment.From an employee point of view, the excuses I heard often were "my commute is too...
HR and Baseball – The Pitcher/Catcher Relationship
Our national pastime is rich with memories and parallels to everyday life. A friend of mine knows how much I love baseball, and I told her that I had been thinking about writing a baseball column relating to HR. She...