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March 21, 2012

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karin W

Why are companies asking candidates to see their private Facebook page?

There are many reasons why an employer might do this-I am not advocating for it either as I see it as a gross violation of privacy. Some employers that engage in this do so because they know people need the job and will go along ... more

Human Resources

Candidate Screening

Sept. 6, 2011

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What do you do when a candidate has misspellings on their resume?

depends on the job. if the position doesn't require spelling, it shouldn't matter; especially if the candidate has demonstrated experience and qualifications.
Employers sometimes puts too much emphasis on their own personal quirks and biases, rather than focusing on the objective, and they make their job ... more

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Career Development

July 23, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Should you give your users a choice to sign up for mobile emails vs HTML or text emails?

Legally one should definitely do this.. based upon The FCC’s ban on sending unwanted email messages to wireless devices see - Spam: Unwanted Text Messages and Email http://bit.ly/pj6xga more

Click Through Rates

Email Marketing

July 23, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Mariette Knoblauch

Independent contractors: When and why does a company need to convert a contractor to a FTE?

The situation you describe is in violation of labor law. If the person is doing the same work, at the company's place of business, under the company's direction, with company specified hours and pay both before and after this "trial period", they were technically an ... more

General Management

Human Resources

May 5, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

How much value do you place in on-line recommendations (e.g. LinkedIn) while you source candidates?

Charlie,
great topic, one that I have been very passionate about. Personally I think it is dangerous to depend on the online information. Besides the fact that Sometimes the information may not be accurate - maybe the wrong individual with a similar name/ or someone ... more

Human Resources

April 26, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Does your company recruit for "fit"? How?

Mark,
A lawyers "wet dream" of a client are those who say, they have never encountered any issues with legalities -- as they would end the sentence.. YET....
Please forgive me but I am confused, and I do have a question, what do you mean that ... more

Human Resources

Interview Techniques

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Is there such thing as a general HRIS certification?

Yes, see http://www.hr-softwareblog.com/an-hris-certification-program-has-finally-arri...

Human Resources

Hris Certification

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

When recruiting what is more important Education or Experience?

Thankfully the EEOC has established a recent position about this.. EEOC issues Opinion Letter on Disparate Impact of Education (College Degree) Requirements http://bit.ly/diZgpZ
But to go back to one of the Very First Cases in American History As the Supreme Court stated in one of its ... more

General Management

Human Resources

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

What will be the macroeconomic effects of the NFL lockout?

The effect may trickle down more to the vendors, and vendors of the vendors. the concession stands, and the people who sell to the concession stands.. IE the hotdog manufacturers, the cups, the drinks, soda, ketchup, mayonaise.. all of these vendors will take a huge ... more

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

What is the highest price you'd pay for gas before switching to alternate modes of transportation?

England's gas prices are actually more due to Taxes, rather than based upon the actual cost per gallon -- The price is $7.06 a gallon and the government keeps $4.42 from each gallon sold
But for many in Europe - most do not have personal auto's ... more

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

How are you spending your tax refund...business or personal use?

Not only are you giving the government an interest free loan, but you also are helping teachers keep jobs, pave highways, employ fire and police, and support our economy..
As Mr Treece mentioned, it is also nice to have a huge chunk of money that ... more

April 15, 2011

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April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

In today's society, has the college degree become the new "high school" degree?

Another thing to note. Quite often a degree requirement is used by lazy H.R managers who are not willing to take the time to determine the NEEDS of the company versus the WANTS of the company.
Thankfully the EEOC has established a Reason for H.R ... more

Business Acumen

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Does higher pay make employees more loyal?

There was amazing research that demonstrated that A comprehensive Work/Life process strengthens business, families and society. Strictly from a business perspective, the messages from more than a decade of practice are clear: Businesses that embrace Work/Life strategies improve their chances for success. Work/Life strategies improve ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Compensation Policy

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Talent Management: How do you align people and culture with the ultimate business goals?

What exactly is "culture?" and what does it mean? Culture is an often misused word with regards to the employment process.. What is often meant is corporate environment, or the style of the organization..
Because if we were to really mean culture, then we may be ... more

Human Resources

Recruiting Best Practices

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

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

Bad Apples can spoil the whole bunch.. So can bad employees. Allowing an employee to maintain bad behavior will foster resentment, frustration and angst amongst the other employees.
Ultimately work will suffer by all.. which will ultimately be more expensive than a termination more

Human Resources

Business Ownership

Employee Management

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Just how much of a skeptic do you have to be in order to work in HR?

I say consider the source. That person doesn't work in H.R.. thus, it may stand to reason, that they are not a reliable resource to determine the mindset of individuals who are practicing.. Just sayin..
Look there are a lot of people in our industry ... more

Human Resources

HR Professionals

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Why is it so difficult for companies to provide an amazing customer experience?

Some companies just don't care.. they really don't.. They think that their product is all that should matter, and that other "stuff" is just fluff.. so they don't invest in their employees training; they don't upgrade their support systems, and they don't ask the input ... more

Customer Service

Customer Experience

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

In the puzzle of Legal Compliance versus Ethical Culture, why do most firms prefer Legal Compliance?

Ethics and Laws, the two are interchangeable . Laws are created for the protection of human rights, due to the issues that are based upon a a moral stance or value system (ethics)
It is like the chicken and the egg, we can go back to ... more

General Management

Information Technology

Competitive Intelligence

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Who brings more innovation to market research? Small or large firms?

It depends on product, brand, and timing. Large companies have taken small ideas and made them huge! Just as small companies have created innovative ideas and taken them to bigger ground. Sometimes big companies have the individuals in place who are hired to create new ... more

General Management

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

What are your best practices for ensuring that you are hiring the best possible sales candidates?

If one can hire from a similar competitor with similar corporate business atmosphere.. the best way to determine a strong sales person, is based upon their experience, tenure and ability.
No better proof to demonstrate ability than previous experience.. what the individual had done in ... more

Hiring Strategies

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

Which car is the most fuel efficient?

For the Most Fuel Efficient Cars one would have to move to Europe and Japan, as they have more stringent rules than we do here in America.. but here is the US Governments List of the most efficient cars http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/topten.jsp more

Automotive Industry

April 15, 2011

raquel sanchez recommends this answer by Karen Mattonen

How do you use social media to vet and execute background checks on potential employees?

Use of Social Media in Background Checks is really crossing into murkey waters. see Use of the Internet for Recruiting and Screening Can Lead to Lawsuits for Failure to Hire http://bit.ly/dtC9o9 -- the best bet is to leave background and Reference checks to the pros. ... more

Human Resources

Employee Recruitment

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