Something I claim to have invented was the left turn on red in a left turn only lane. There was a stretch of road near Sea World in Orlando where no traffic ever would be coming and I'd sit there...
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More on Hiring Inexperienced vs Experienced Workers
In March, I explored a reader's question on Hiring Inexperienced vs Experienced Workers. Today, I'd like to talk with you about this a bit further.Many employers seek to bring new ideas and new perspective to their organizations. This sometimes means...
Stopping the Manager Game
Do you have an employee who likes playing managers against one another? Do you someone who tries to get the answer they want to hear by asking people the same question over and over?To stop people from playing this "Manager...
Debates on Hot HR issues by students of SUNY Delhi @ Schenectady County Community College
On Tuesday December 8th at 1pm, my students at SUNY Delhi at SCCC in Schenectady will be debating hot issues in human resources. If you are interested in attending this free event, please contact me at braathrj@delhi.edu. Five debates will take...
“Experience” with Specific Software Tools
A question I often get asked is "How do I show experience with (insert software here) without actually having a job using that software?" Often, candidates will disqualify themselves prior to applying for a job just because they don't feel...
HR and Baseball – Dealing With Underperformers in Critical Times
The World Series is upon us, and baseball shows us what many managers need to know, which is how to deal with those who underperform.Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher has not been hitting throughout the playoffs. Manager Joe Girardi took him...
Effective Training Programs are Ongoing
Whether it is retail, hospitality, medicine, law, and really any other field, ongoing training is the most effective method of keeping your employees on the cutting edge of their field and on top of the best communications methods.It doesn't matter...
Managing by Walking Around vs. Micromanaging by Sneaking Around
There's a marked difference between managing by walking around and managing by sneaking around. Good managers who use MBWA effectively by making their presence felt, even if they aren't present. Changing the pattern of your MBWA by changing the time,...
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....
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...