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March 7, 2012

E. James (Jim) Brennan and 2 other people answered this question

How do you deal with an unprofessional HR Manager?

Endorse the prior comments but would add that it will be vital that you enter computer-mode of communications (see Suzette Haden Elgin's initial "The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense") to scrupulously avoid any personalization of the issue. Keep everything objective, maybe even avoiding names if ... more

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Nov. 6, 2011

Rachel Romaszewski and 1 other person answered this question

How should research target the relation between HRM and social media?

I completely agree Chris. I am in Talent Acquisition and I rely upon social media not only for finding talent but also marketing and branding all in one. Everyday there seems to me more tools that help compile this function into one making it easier ... more

Aug. 12, 2011

Michael Janas and 9 other people answered this question

Is it ethical to review an applicant's credit score as hiring criteria?

Glenn, I agree with you totally. In 25 yrs of HR experience, I have only used credit info for background checks on those potential employees that will handle $$$ and/or be able to sign checks, or have fiduciary responsibilities within the company. more

July 21, 2011

Olaoye Oluwaseyi Vessel asked a question

Can a diverse workforce be managed efficiently considering the personal idiosyncrasies of employees?

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May 10, 2011

Daniel Bloom and 3 other people answered this question

What kind of employees do you want to create through training: specialists, or generalists?

Andi, I would suggest to you that the real question you pose is not what type of employee you create following the training but what the purpose of the training is. The real goal of any training opportunity should be to enable the participants to ... more

May 4, 2011

John Jorgensen and 6 other people answered this question

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

I agree with Richard and Bob that the main roadblock are probably the people themselves. Way too many HR practitioners are too conservative (as is the profession) at times and not looking for innovative solutions to problems using whatever resources the organization has provided. more

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April 19, 2011

Syed Faiez Hussain and 2 other people answered this question

What tools have you found to help streamline the hiring process?

Pre-Employment screening is also an important tool in hiring process. Pre-Employment background checks help employers determine which job candidates are suitable for the business and the position that they are applying for. The employment background check done on a potential employee cover information related to ... more

March 23, 2011

Guy Farmer and 2 other people answered this question

What are the biggest 'morale killers' that plague companies? How are they overcome?

Great question Andi. I would say that not using employees talents and abilities, micromanaging their work, poor communication, not allowing people to grow and not praising them are major reasons for low morale. A positive way to overcome these challenges is to train leaders to ... more

March 11, 2011

Angie Shafranek and 1 other person answered this question

Associate? Manager? How important are job titles? How much do they actually reflect your job?

In my opinion titles don't mean anything. Sometimes they are just given to be given.

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Feb. 12, 2011

MARIUS MUTAYOBA and 4 other people answered this question

How should an employee working on a year-long project be classified?

I think Todd summarized the categores pretty well. Chelsea, I think it will be up to your organization to choose which category fits well with your organization's strategy, culture and how critical the project will be.
I have seen cases in which these 'employee' ended ... more

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