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Janell Zeug

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Manager, HR Services, Atwood Oceanics

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A business professional with experience in Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, and Communications. Specialized experience includes:
• Serving as a strategic partner and corporate expert for business process improvement and re-design
• Developing, recommending, and implementing HR policies and processes to ...

A business professional with experience in Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, and Communications. Specialized experience includes:
• Serving as a strategic partner and corporate expert for business process improvement and re-design
• Developing, recommending, and implementing HR policies and processes to effect continual improvements in efficiency appropriate to organizational culture
• Creating and implementing performance management and appraisal processes as well as effective talent development plans and programs to support business goals
• Partnering with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations
• Challenging traditional thinking to influence business improvement/transformation initiatives

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Feb. 1, 2012

Janell Zeug answered this question at this roundtable

The First 90 Days: Making A New Job Work [1/31 @ 4 pm]

What can employers do to better improve the orientation/on-boarding process?

Many companies make the mistake of making orientation an HR process when it is actually a business unit process, involving many stakeholders. An explanation of benefits and the completion of the required employment forms with HR does not equal onboarding. The hiring manager can set ... more

Company Culture

Nov. 8, 2011

Janell Zeug recommends this answer by Michael Hess

Would you rather be the CEO of a 100 person company or a 10,000 person company? Why?

For me, a no brainer--100 people. First of all, depending on the industry, that business will typically have sales from $10 to $20 million or more. So unless your primary goal is extreme wealth and industry or world domination, a 100 person business can support ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Oct. 21, 2011

Janell Zeug and 6 other people answered this question

Is succession planning only for executives only?

I agree with Michael that succession planning should be about the key roles within the company - not just the C-suite. An aside to that is that this planning should not be in isolation of the overall talent management initiative. I've seen (more than once) ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Oct. 13, 2011

Janell Zeug recommends this answer by Chip Bell

What are the qualifications to be a mentor?

Based on the enormous research that went into writing the international best-selling book, Managers As Mentors, the top attributes were:
* Humility and the capacity to create a safe emotional setting,
* Curiosity manifested as judgment-free communication,
* Other-Centeredness--the ability to focus on the protege's ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Career Development

Sept. 14, 2011

Janell Zeug and 29 other people answered this question

Do you use a Blackberry, Iphone, Ipad or some other device to take notes while on a sales call?

I think it depends on the meeting and the audience. In a one-on-one meeting with a customer, it may be inappropriate - as Ken pointed out - they may assume you're not giving them your full attention. However, with a vendor, they may appreciate the ... more

Sept. 12, 2011

Janell Zeug and 66 other people answered this question

POLL: You have 2 job offers: which criteria would ultimately sway your decision? (Pick one)

My answer would be F - Other. We'll assume I've already done my homework on the Company and know that it is fiscally sound with a strong balance sheet and continued revenue potential. Further, we'll assume they are "selling" something that I believe in. While ... more

Human Resources

April 19, 2011

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If culture shift caused companies to cease to be relevant to their workforces how can they reconnect

This question is part of the Focus Human Resources Roundtable: How Organizational Culture Affects Organizational Performance on April 4, 2011 more

Human Resources

Corporate Culture

April 8, 2011

Janell Zeug recommends this answer by Bob Gately

What would be your reaction if competition hired away your top two most talented employees?

Years ago I responded to an on-line case study from a business consultant whose client was irate that one of his high-potential employees quit. The client who was the business owner said, "I had great plans for him, I can't imagine him doing that?" I ... more

General Management

Human Resources

April 5, 2011

Janell Zeug and 18 other people answered this question

what are the top 5 questions to ask employees in a performance review at a small company?

Performance management addresses two areas of importance: one for the organization focused on business strategy and one for the individual focused on career development. The key for managers is to show employees how their work contributes to the business strategy and provide the support they ... more

Human Resources

Performance Review

March 29, 2011

Janell Zeug recommends this answer by Michael Dortch

How do you market to 'Influencers'?

Why should one view customers and influencers any differently, especially with customers increasingly becoming more prominent influencers thanks to social media? The goals with both are to engage, inform, persuade and invite. To engage influencers, convince them that you understand their value and specific area ... more

Influencer Marketing

March 25, 2011

Janell Zeug and 4 other people answered this question

At what point should a company consider getting technology for HR?

The question maybe should be - how to merge technology and processes in order to meet business goals. HR Technology adds value when you have clear objectives and find the right technology for those objectives that matches your business capabilities. I just completed on a ... more

Human Resources

Focus Interactive Summit

March 25, 2011

Janell Zeug recommends this answer by John Anderson

How do you motivate your employees when there is limited upward mobility for them in the company?

The best way I have found is to set the expectations right from the point of employment. If people are hired in knowing that there are a limited number of "rungs in the ladder", they will hold a different view of what being successful at ... more

General Management

Leadership and Management Development

March 24, 2011

Janell Zeug recommends this answer by Chad Cook

Tips for salvaging a presentation when you notice your audience losing interest?

When you see it happening - STOP - Ask a question that is relevant to the topic, then ask each person to turn to the person beside him/her and share his/her thoughts (after a brief introduction of name and occupation).
THEN - poll the audience for ... more

General Management

Presentation Skills

March 24, 2011

Janell Zeug and 15 other people answered this question

Are business cards still a relevant form of networking?

Technology and social media are great for networking. However, I find business cards valuable for introductions. Like Tia, I often don't remember much about someone (or several someones) I've met so I refer to their business card. And like Paula, I have stacks so I ... more

Contact Information

Networking and Relationship Building

March 10, 2011

Janell Zeug and 8 other people answered this question

What is the worst resume that you have seen and why was it so bad?

At the time, I didn't realize it was a "bad" resume. The only issue was a small gap in employment which was explained as a RIF in the interview. She interviewed very well and we were interested in her joining our team. When we ran ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

March 7, 2011

Janell Zeug and 3 other people answered this question

Just how common is resume fraud?

Many people have been caught inflating their resumes - from CEOs and CFOs to Pulitizer Prize-winners. Almost eleven years ago in Houston, our own Head of the Transit Authority was caught having falsified her college degree status. According to some staffing experts about 30% of ... more

Human Resources

Feb. 22, 2011

Janell Zeug and 4 other people answered this question

Can you legally require your future employees to take a health physical before their start date?

I agree with Mark in that you can make an offer contingent upon specific requirements being fulfilled whether it be a background check, physical or credit check. However, if any of these items comes back negatively, you have a couple of issues to be aware ... more

Human Resources

Feb. 16, 2011

Janell Zeug and 7 other people answered this question

Would you hope for a mediocre employee to quit rather than face the unpleasant task of termination?

I'm one that believes that everyone wants to succeed - and most know when they are not. The needs of the company and the business unit evolves and, in some cases, people are are not interested in keeping pace (and some simply cannot). I've found ... more

Human Resources

Business Ownership

Employee Management

Feb. 1, 2011

Janell Zeug and 8 other people answered this question

Employee Performance Best Practices: What are your 3 tips for giving an annual performance review?

What is the purpose of annual performance review? I believe the goal to be sustainable success for both the company and the employee. A performance measurement system should align the Company’s human capital strategies to support business decisions and corporate strategies. Can a once-a-year one-size-fits-all ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Employee Conduct

Nov. 18, 2010

Janell Zeug and 11 other people answered this question

We are faced with cutting our payroll expense due to a decline in revenue.

I agree with all of you:
- be honest
- have a plan
- communication should be consistent at all levels
- do it on a Monday (vs Friday)
And Mark's point "The key is be respectful and treat the people who are impacted with ... more

Human Resources

Nov. 18, 2010

Janell Zeug and 7 other people answered this question

What are the top 7 deadly sins of job interviews?

My answers are from the HR and/or Company perspective:
7. Not considering your appearance - be sure to look your best including clean nails and shoes
6. Being too early or late - be punctual without arriving more than 15 minutes before the scheduled time ... more

Human Resources

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