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John Jorgensen

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Freelance Consultant/Educator

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Proven HR professional/leader. Experience as trench HR pro in manufacturing. Well versed in social media. Instructor for NIU Outreach.

WEB: HR Tailgate

May 18, 2012

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by John Anderson

If I was over payed on my bonus am I required to pay it back?

The answer is absolutely YES. Why would you have to ask the question? If you did not earn all the monies paid, it belongs to your employer. more

Human Resources

May 16, 2012

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Michael A Brown

What are the dangers of relying on best practices to guide your business strategy?

Three dangers: "Dif'rent strokes" ... best practice for one could be disaster for another. Second, by the time something becomes a "best practice," it often is outdated. And third, the person or entity who proclaims "best practice" may bring a biased or "bought" viewpoint.
Me? ... more

Human Resources

May 11, 2012

John Jorgensen and 3 other people answered this question

Do employees learn strategic thinking/acting rather by working on strategic tasks than in seminars?

I think they are given the tools to do it in seminars but actually learn by doing. more

Human Resources

Strategic Thinking

March 23, 2012

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Mel Kleiman

Why do baby boomers managers have little to no relationship with their employees?

As other have said before me. Where is the proof. My question would be why do so many managers have difficulty relating to people who are different than they are. Be it age, younger or older, have a disability, or different cultural background? more

Human Resources

Corporate Culture

Employee Relations

Feb. 16, 2012

John Jorgensen and 7 other people answered this question

Do we use the term 'Expert' too loosely?

I think that the term expert is thrown around way too easily. I look at it kind of like when entertainment or sports reporters use the term superstar. It has been watered down way too much. Expert anymore is in the eye of the beholder ... more

Human Resources

Feb. 8, 2012

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Charlie Judy

What are the top online payroll services?

I'm a fan of Ceridian. I'm happy to make introductions if you'd like.

Payroll Software

Feb. 8, 2012

John Jorgensen and 3 other people answered this question

Worker's compensation is a costly line item in my labor intensive industry. What are effective cost containment ideas for this?

Two words, training and culture.

Human Resources

Worker Compensation

Feb. 2, 2012

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Jennifer Payne

Would you choose HR again?

Yes I would. My perception of what HR is and can be has changed drastically over the years. I sort of "fell into" HR early on; at that point my perception was that is was all about legal regulations, hiring/firing, and dealing with issues. Since ... more

Human Resources

Human Resources Career

Jan. 17, 2012

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Jennifer Payne

Are HR qualifications essential for getting ahead in HR in 2012?

I agree with Ron. Though I believe professional certification can enhance one's knowledge, anyone can study and learn the subject matter. Application of it and results are a different matter. I think the ideal would be a combination of both...the experience and the certification to ... more

Jan. 16, 2012

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Mel Kleiman

Should every open job be posted on Facebook?

Would you post every job on a job board, LinkedIn, a newspaper, the radio, or even Facebook. The answer is NO you place it at the appropriate place to get he best potential candidate for the job. Not just a lot of applicants. In today's ... more

Human Resources

Jan. 2, 2012

John Jorgensen and 4 other people answered this question

What's the strangest job interview question that you've ever received?

I had someone ask me if I used all the vacation time I was given. Thought it was kinda weird at the time but after I was with the organization, it made sense. The guy who asked NEVER used vacation time and was a bit ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Dec. 21, 2011

John Jorgensen is now following Matt Charney and 3 other people

Dec. 21, 2011

John Jorgensen and 4 other people answered this question

How can HR Professionals be more effective in working with their company's IT function?

Just like other parts of the organization (accounting, operations, etc.), get to know them on their turf. Spend some time with them (without being a pest) to learn some of the basics, pick up some of their lingo and what they need from HR to ... more

Human Resources

Information Technology

Sept. 27, 2011

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Steve Browne

What disciplinary action should be taken against 2 employees who fought each other at a work event?

Liz - the answers from Michael and Mark are sound. I would look at it a little more broadly. There are two issues you have: (1) two employees who fought at a Company event and (2) employees who witnessed the event.
First and foremost, you need ... more

Human Resources

Disciplinary Process

Employee & Labor Relations

Sept. 13, 2011

John Jorgensen and 9 other people answered this question

What one thing should they have taught you about HR?

The one thing that I wish was taught was more general business skills, i.e. operations, accounting. My formal education ended a few years ago and my MA program in HR was just that, HR. But that was long before we starting talking about seats at ... more

Human Resources

Sept. 5, 2011

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Bruce Hoag

What are the recruiting best practices that HR must learn today?

Two things. First, there is no such thing as best practice. To be sure, some are better than others under different circumstances and in different companies; but it's a myth to suggest that some are supremely better than the rest regardless. (See Chapter 7 - ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Sept. 5, 2011

John Jorgensen and 5 other people answered this question at this roundtable

#TChat Radio: The Realities of Business Heresy [8/31 @ 4 pm]

Should the leader steer company culture or should the culture steer leaders?

The culture is controlled for the most part by the leader. Actions by the leader should direct and support the culture. I have been in a few organizations where the leader says the culture should be one thing but his/her actions take the company in ... more

Customer Service

General Management

Human Resources

Aug. 17, 2011

John Jorgensen recommends this answer by Scott Hardigree

What are your tips for successfully managing a LinkedIn group?

I manage two mid-sized LinkedIn groups. One is far more successful and vibrant than the other. The difference?
a) Selective recruitment of members and admins
b) Daily moderation
c) Directing and initiating the conversations, when necessary
-S. more

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