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Empty Employee Files Fail to Document Performance in Business and at Work

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It’s happened at least once a year over the last few decades of my HR career: …

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Don’t Play “Let’s Make a Deal” with Candidates’ Compensation in Business and at Work

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As part of the candidate screening process I perform for clients’ internal hiring needs, I ask …

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Exceed Your New Hires’ Compensation and Benefits Expectations in Business and at Work

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As I was the junior HR team member in a dying business division about to be …

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What’s Your Annual (Planned) Hiring Budget in Business and at Work?

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Like any other business costs, salary, benefits, recruitment advertising, and recruiting cycle-time (e.g., payroll time spent …

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A 360° Review is Not a Performance Evaluation in Business and at Work

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Truth be told, I’m not a fan of the traditional 360° review. If not structured properly, …

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Brilliant Jerks are Killing Your Recruitment, Retention and Reputation (and Profit) in Business and at Work

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I’ve been in the hiring / HR biz for a long time. In other words, I’ve …

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What are Your Out-of-the-Box Possibilities for Flexibility in Business and at Work?

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Over the last year or so, I’ve regularly engaged in conversations with friends, colleagues and clients …

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Strategic Goals Drive Hiring Decisions in Business and at Work

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I participated in a discussion recently with a CEO and one of their Board members, where …

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An Implemented Strategic Plan Engages Job Candidates in Business and at Work

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During a meeting last week with a client who developed and implemented their strategic plan 3 …

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Strategic Plan Results Count in Business and at Work

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Nothing can derail a strategic planning process more than failing to focus on 3- 5 strategic …

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