Although social media has found a home in the workplace, its role is not the same everywhere, according to a new study by service provider Appirio. Personally, more people are becoming social online, just not as much at work, with half of all adults using social networks at least once a month. Workers may notContinue reading “Social Media at Work: Changing Persectives”
Category Archives: Management
HR Leadership: 10 Steps to Employee Engagement
How to Create an Employee Engagement Culture A 2011 study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found conclusively that investments in superior human capital generates better performance by the company. This should answer the question WHY employee engagement is needed, but it does not answer the question of HOW. Employees have to feel theContinue reading “HR Leadership: 10 Steps to Employee Engagement”
A Book and Its Cover: Good Background Checks
You can’t judge a book by its cover; and you can’t judge a candidate by the resume. On paper, an applicant can look like your next superstar. In reality, there is the chance they could be the beginning of a major headache. Writing for Inc. Magazine, Laura Smoliar discusses the importance of a thorough referenceContinue reading “A Book and Its Cover: Good Background Checks”
Who Should Have HR, Anyway?
Who should have a Human Resources person, anyway? In a word–everyone! What extent should a company have a HR Department? Of course as a company grows and hires more employees, need to regulate HR functions increases dramatically. However, that does not necessarily mean they need a full office to handle the job. Those experienced in theContinue reading “Who Should Have HR, Anyway?”
Sharpen Your Management Skills!
In this economy, a small business requires more than just a positive attitude and hardworking management and staff. The nominal “Great Recession” has made the game much fiercer. Mastering essential management and leadership skills could be just the thing small businesses will need to make it through the dark times. Not every business owner hasContinue reading “Sharpen Your Management Skills!”
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