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Is It My Job to Fire Employees?

Is it HR’s job to fire employees? In most companies, the role of Human Resources staff is painted with a broad brush. Often, HR is tasked with the jobs that managers are reluctant to do—things like discipline, hiring and firing. Many of these responsibilities belong to management, and rightly so. That is not to sayContinue reading “Is It My Job to Fire Employees?”

4 Best Ways to Prepare for Job Interviews

Take a look at the top three most anxiety producing events in a person’s life: Public Speaking Death Failure It is no wonder that preparing for a job interview causes so much grief—it combines two of the three No, you are not going to die in your interview (although you may feel like it), butContinue reading “4 Best Ways to Prepare for Job Interviews”

Social HR and the Employee Lifecycle [Infographic]

For businesses that want to take advantage of social media, it can be a little confusing. There are so many new tools available; the first challenge is to decide where to start. The decision about how a company can “become social” is so much more than choosing delivery channels, like Facebook or Yammer. A socialContinue reading “Social HR and the Employee Lifecycle [Infographic]”

Short & Sweet: The 30-Second Elevator Pitch

Congrats! You made it! You crafted a world-class resume, utterly compelling and error free. You met all the employer’s requirements and possess skills far more than the basic qualifications. After having your resume parsed and nailing the initial screening, you finally have a final interview scheduled. Time to get ready, because it will be yourContinue reading “Short & Sweet: The 30-Second Elevator Pitch”

A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way [Infographic]

To a majority of employees, appreciation is what matters most. Undoubtedly, gratitude can be an important part of business. It often distinguishes the superior performing companies from mediocre ones. If you look at what employees would like, recognition and feeling appreciated takes priority even over higher wages. Taking a look at this infographic from Kudos and Visual.ly,Continue reading “A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way [Infographic]”