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Satrina Brandt

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Human Resources Manager, Civil Contractors Federation

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May 16, 2012

Satrina Brandt and 4 other people answered this question at this roundtable

Beyond Recruiting: Social Media and Talent Management [5/15 @ 4 pm]

We say "employees are our customers." Could you give examples of ways HR processes could mirror customer service processes and should they?

They should. Absolutely! This is about getting back to people in reasonable period of time and providing a service to them. Their queries and concerns should not be ignored - that is the sort of thing that leads to HR getting such a bad rap ... more

Human Resources

Nov. 13, 2011

Satrina Brandt and 15 other people answered this question

What are the biggest do's and dont's when starting a new job?

A new job is a fresh start and the only opportunity you have to create a first impression. Make the most of this opportunity by starting as you intend to continue - dress well, turn up on time, be enthusiastic, listen, ask lots of questions ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Personal Branding

Oct. 23, 2011

Satrina Brandt and 31 other people answered this question

What will be the next big consumer product to become obsolete?

The lap top computer. They have always been too heavy and bulky and can mostly be replaced by a tablet. Also, I think hard disk drives (as everyone moves to the cloud) and as others have said the landline phone. Also, there needs to be ... more

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Consumer Behavior

Oct. 16, 2011

Satrina Brandt and 12 other people answered this question

Should you list your references on a resume?

I agree with Michael that the world has moved on from simply providing reference letters or referee contacts. I also agree with Jim that the process is necessarily a negative one. As a recruiter if the information isn't provided we have to assume it doesn't ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Sept. 11, 2011

Satrina Brandt and 41 other people answered this question

Do you believe smartphones and tablets will eventually converge? Please explain why or why not?

Really, the only difference between them currently is the screen size so in terms of the technology they are almost the same. However, I agree with Jim that this will prevent them from converging.
I believe that it is the laptop and tablet that could ... more

March 27, 2011

Satrina Brandt and 6 other people answered this question

What do you think are the biggest limitations that HR managers face?

Being seen as a cost to their organisations rather than a creator of value. It is our job to educate those above us as to how we can add value by maximising productivity and efficiency and reducing costs such as recruitment and compensation costs through ... more

Human Resources

Human Resource Development

Human Resource Management

March 27, 2011

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March 27, 2011

Satrina Brandt and 8 other people answered this question

As a manager, is it important to address your team when someone leaves the company?

I absolutely agree with the above although I would keep it positive and professional and would never say that we couldn't agree on some things as that does indicate a problem or that it may not have been voluntary.
Often, employees are sad to lose a ... more

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