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Oct. 10, 2011

Valentino Martinez and 16 other people answered this question

Which industries are ripest for disruption?

All of them...are ripe for disruption, as many are already experiencing the unanticipated...with more to come.

Information Technology

Disruptive Technology

Sept. 27, 2011

Valentino Martinez recommends this answer by Robert Glaser

How would you handle the situation if an employee told that you were the worst boss he has had?

I think that the situation described is extremely rare. I don't think that everyone here with balanced and thoughtful approach to dealing with this situation is highly unlikely to actually be presented with this situation.
In the real world, this situation is likely to get the ... more

Human Resources

Sept. 27, 2011

Valentino Martinez and 20 other people answered this question

Should the government forgive student loans?

Yes, in exchange for a scheduled allotment of hours working in and contributing to those not-for-profits approved by the United Way who have a proven track record of making difference in meeting the needs of the needy.
For those former students with rather high, depicting advanced ... more

Sept. 11, 2011

Valentino Martinez and 66 other people answered this question

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

F.)...All the Above would sway me...Picking one makes you one dimensional.

Human Resources

Sept. 4, 2011

Valentino Martinez and 4 other people answered this question

Is overtime effective?

The need for working overtime is a matter of adjusting to unexpected work requirements; or poor management practices.
If OT is deemed justified and essential as the new norm the watch-out then becomes how it's managed to the benefit of: getting the job(s) done; not overworking ... more

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Employee Engagement

Sept. 4, 2011

Valentino Martinez and 24 other people answered this question

What are the top mistakes that interviewers make when conducting an interview?

The biggest mistake made in conducting a job interview is to go into one without proper interviewer training.
The assumption that you can make a hiring decision based on some concocted process you devised, or by one that was passed on to you by someone ... more

Human Resources

July 13, 2011

Valentino Martinez and 7 other people answered this question

Why don't employees trust their employers?

Some employees don't trust some employers because ACTIONS (OR INACTION) SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS. When you freeze decision styles that challenge the times, good or bad, and layoff 10%+ of the workforce, and freeze hiring--and the workload continues to grow even loyal employees lose trust. ... more

Human Resources

Corporate Culture

Employee Engagement

June 24, 2011

Valentino Martinez answered this question

What are the best questions to ask when interviewing an internal candidate?

Caty,
Along the lines of my previous input on your question--I would also pose questions regarding a current employee's career goals to see if they have changed from their goals when they first joined their current employer.
I pose such questions to see if they are ... more

Human Resources

External Candidate

June 7, 2011

Valentino Martinez recommends this answer by Mark Herbert

What are the biggest HR myths?

Caty,
The biggest myths about HR in my mind are:
- HR's role is to advocate for employees. Management's role is to advocate for employees, HR's role is to design and deploy systems to attract and retain talent.
- HR isn't "technical". Good HR people understand both the ... more

Human Resources

Talent Management

June 7, 2011

Valentino Martinez and 1 other person answered this question

How long should a Gen Y resume be?

Caty,
Resumes can be 1-2 pages, with one being the preference for HR types who are too lazy to go past one page (and they'll proudly state this nonsense).
Also, most employers utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that actually "scan" your resume/cover letter into their ATS resume ... more

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