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Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.12

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          This is a re-posting of five previous articles from Make HR Happen by Tom Bolt.           Give Candidates Better Experience, Not Bill of Rights - There is nowhere a more emphatic symbol of a corporate policy than the three-ton rock at the entrance to each Stew Leonard’s store in Connecticut and New York. On it is inscribed: “Rule 1: The customer is always right. Rule 2: If… Read More »Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.12

Contingent Workforce Part II – The Company Dynamics

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A previous article, “Contingent Workforce – Already Bigger Than You Think” covered in somewhat general terms the problems associated with the invisible body of workers that may in some cases outnumber those seen as full time employees. The easily traceable contractors and temporary employees are usually only a drop in the bucket when expenditures on consultants, outsourced functions and service providers are added to the mix. Ownership of people problems and performance is not a… Read More »Contingent Workforce Part II – The Company Dynamics

Being Professional While Being You

One of the most misused and misunderstood terms in use every day is the word professional. In one context, using a talent in exchange for money is considered to be professional, such as a professional athlete. Otherwise that talent is performed without pay and is said to be amateur, such as an amateur athlete… although the lack of pay could also be an indication of a lack of talent. Conducting oneself as a professional means… Read More »Being Professional While Being You

Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.11

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          This is a re-posting of five previous articles from Make HR Happen.           Optimism in Times of Trial – There is a raging debate on how much bad news we should share with those around us. My day usually begins with reading several newspapers keeping an eye on the business and careers sections because that is the way in which I can keep informed on things… Read More »Blog Soup – From the Archives of Make HR Happen v.11

The Green Eyed Monster of Compensation Envy

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An age old theme in human resources management is the quandary over disclosure of compensation information to all employees and candidates. There are several good reasons to have open communications in building a culture of collaboration and cooperation. There are also several reasons to guard this data as if it were the gold in Ft. Knox. Pick a side and argue your point… but HR Professionals are always in the middle. If there ever was… Read More »The Green Eyed Monster of Compensation Envy