Its official once again Dr. John Sullivan has predicted a future trend that is becoming a reality. In June of 2009, Dr. Sullivan predicted that within a few years the interview from anywhere approach will become the standard practice for all but final hiring interviews. Here we are, one and a half years later and the number of companies that have implemented these solutions has tripled and the early adopters are using live virtual interviews as the de facto standard first step in the candidate assessment process.
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HR Advice
January 26th, 2011
When Terminating for Cause, Measure Twice and Cut Once
It is a rare employer who is not aware of its employees entitlement to reasonable working notice of termination (or pay in lieu thereof). At the same time, it also seems to be a rare employer which has a full grasp of the other costs which can arise upon termination.
That is perhaps because most employees who are terminated (on a without cause basis) are owed little more than some pay in lieu of notice at the time of termination. A smaller category of employees has a range of other entitlements and these can be quite valuable.
January 19th, 2011
The Quest for Employee Engagement
The quest for employee engagement has been front and centre in the business world for several years; however, there still seems to be a lack of understanding or will on the part of leadership to take the advice being given by those who have researched the topic.
Read MoreDecember 21st, 2010
To Sue or Not to Sue?
Seven in ten HR managers believed that employees are more likely to bring legal action against former employers than they were five years ago, and four out of five think the situation will worsen in the next five years. Most HR managers felt that the courts were more disposed to support the employee, a perception that prompts many companies to settle disputes out of court.
Read MoreNovember 30th, 2010
Coaching Employee Performance
Have you ever had to work with an employee to improve performance? Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope with an employee who just didnt seem to get it?
Coaching an employee may be an opportunity for a win/win situation. While it may seem that youve tried everything; trying to understand what the blocks are for the employee, I wonder how many of us think about coaching as opposed to considering discipline, as a way to achieve our goals.
November 24th, 2010
How to Effectively Screen Resumes
Effectively screening and evaluating resumes can be time-consuming, since resumes can vary widely in formatting and content. There are certain steps you can take to make this process easier and help you choose an effective shortlist of candidates.
Read MoreNovember 8th, 2010
Restoring Trust
What does it mean to me when I say that I trust someone?
Trust, to me, means that I can have confidence in a person to do what she says she will do. I can believe in her when shes given me her word on something and I can feel that she truly has my best interests at heart.
It means that a person wont take advantage of me and shell be honest with me and because I know that; I am comfortable in being honest with her. It means that if she does make a mistake she will take accountability for that mistake and not try to make excuses for what happened.
Read MoreOctober 13th, 2010
The Good, the Bad and the (not so) Ugly Truth about Social Media in the Workplace
The above comic may poke fun at social media policies in the workplace, but it is an issue that abounds in offices everywhere. According to a survey conducted by eMarketer.com in April of this year, nearly four in 10 (39 per cent) U.S. companies surveyed still ban social media in the workplace and it is estimated that it costs businesses $2 billion USD in lost productivity globally each year.
Read MoreSeptember 29th, 2010
Setting the Stage for Successful Recruitment Interviews
It is often said that, we remember a third of what we hear, half of what we read, and 100% of what we feel. If you were to ask recent job applicants how they felt after having gone through the recruitment process at your organization, what would they say? Respected? Frustrated? Enlightened?
Read MoreJuly 28th, 2010
A Successful On Boarding Program to Prevent New Hires from Jumping Ship
As the economy continues on an up swing, organizations will be busy trying to find the perfect employee to fill the gaps needed to fuel their growing business needs. Finding a qualified employee is one thing but keeping them is a whole new ball game.
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