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Human Resources

From wikipedia (the source of all that is factual & relevant): Human resources is an increasingly broadening term that refers to managing "human capital," the people of an organization. The field has moved from a traditionally administrative function to a strategic one that recognizes the link between talented and engaged people and organizational success.

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Dr. Woody Is Gen-Y more reluctant to use Social Media for Job Hunting??? A recent DrWoody/TweetMyJOBS survey points to yes: http://ow.ly/8XpOR

15 weeks ago from Human Resources, Recruiters Unite!, Job Resources and Career Coaching, JobSTART 101 and Career Rocketeer 3 more

Dr. Woody Resolving to be a Better Boss in 2012: Three Tips for Managers & Executives in the New Year! http://ow.ly/8ozyi

19 weeks ago from The Career Hot Seat!, Non-Profit Management, Project Managers, Human Resources and Productivity & Time-Management 3 more

Al Smith, III Got your eye on the next promotion??? Follow these 3 steps to snag that role and hit the ground running!! http://wp.me/p1Xny9-x

25 weeks ago from Human Resources

Melanie Monek What motivates Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y? This is the focus of an article I am working on for our management team. Do you have any personal insight or sources you can point me to for some inspiration?

27 weeks ago from Human Resources

Dr. Woody Starbucks Etiquette Violators! My article on those pesky patrons that can make working at Starbucks tough! Let me know what you think? http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/07/starbucks-etiquet...

28 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Young Professional Women (YPW), Young Professional Men (YPM), Human Resources and Recruiters Unite!3 more

David Lee "How to Be a Dream Employee" bit.ly/u00QFd For future articles I'd love to hear: A) Your recommendations to employees -- One liners or multiple suggestions. B) Dream Employees you have in your organization you would like to celebrate and who might be interested in being interviewed. You can email me off line at David@HumanNatureAtWork.com

28 weeks ago from Human Resources

David Lee: For some reason the bit.ly wasn't clickable. Here's the clickable link:
MoreFor some reason the bit.ly wasn't clickable. Here's the clickable link:
http://mainebusiness.mainetoday.com/blogentry.html?id=69844

28 weeks ago

La Donna Lokey It's that time of year again - performance appraisal time! I've been avoiding it, but now must buckle up and just do it. I know I'm not alone here. I could give you a 75 page report on the topic of your choice, but when it comes to self-evaluation, I cringe. Why is it sometimes so hard to talk about ourselves? How do you handle it?

29 weeks ago from Citi, Human Resources, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Ask A Coach and inCORPorated 3 more

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Beatriz Alemar: I'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure ...MoreI'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure of what will your employeer think of what you put. It can be very stressful!

I'd take a few deep breaths and then get out a sheet of paper. Remind yourself that no one will see this paper - this is just a place for your notes before you actually write your review. Look over the goals you had in the year or quarter and rate yourself on how well you think you did. Then under that write bullets supporting your rating. List everything you can and get as specific as you can. You have permission to brag as much as you want (remember no on is going to see it). Look back at your work and see if what you wrote matches what you rated yourself. Do you need to adjust up or down? Only after you've written down the good, can you go back and pinpoint areas you can improve in.

It's a lot easier to praise yourself (and write an honest review) when you have concrete evidence of the things you've accomplished.
28 weeks ago

Heath Port: This can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to ...MoreThis can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to put together some narratives on how some of my soft skill sets helped the organization reach their goals. I also would reach out to others I had worked with for recommendations that they would either send directly to my management or wrote up and sent to me to be shared during my eval.
28 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Josh Allan Dykstra I've noticed a trend lately where more and more HR/OD people are being shifted to consultant roles instead of being FTEs. I'm actually excited about this, as to me it's an indication that we have an opportunity to completely replace HR with something entirely new and much more effective. Are you seeing any companies that are building new "people" constructs that don't look like "HR?" (Read all my thoughts here, if you like: "It's Time For HR To Die" http://bit.ly/kO0AX8.)

53 weeks ago from Company Culture, Human Resources, Innovation and Trends Group and Talent Revolution 2 more

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Bonnie Jeffers: I couldn't imagine what on earth you were talking about reading the title "It's Time For HR To Die." After reading your post, I see where you are ...MoreI couldn't imagine what on earth you were talking about reading the title "It's Time For HR To Die." After reading your post, I see where you are going. Nothing like a little paradigm shift to wake me up in the morning! I will be reading more of you work.
53 weeks ago

Josh Allan Dykstra: Thanks, Bonnie! Would love to hear your thoughts on recruiting and how we can make it better -- that's a pretty interesting world in itself. I've ...MoreThanks, Bonnie! Would love to hear your thoughts on recruiting and how we can make it better -- that's a pretty interesting world in itself. I've been on the "other side" of recruitment a number of times and it (generally speaking, of course) seems to be a pretty de-humanizing process. To me, that just screams "perfect opportunity to build something new!"
53 weeks ago

Al Smith, III BOOK RESEARCH: Please take 5 min. survey on Gen X/Y career advancement strategies... https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CareerAnatomy. Please post to Facebook/Twitter. I'm working on an important project and am on the hunt for quality DATA!!! I am 29 and have a very successful career, however many of my coworkers and peers can't say the same thing. I want to figure out what our generation is doing to get ahead and share that with everyone.

32 weeks ago from Human Resources

Amanda Veinott Join two of my colleagues in Washington DC on 9/21 for a complimentary Employee Engagement event @ National Geographic! This event will highlight common engagement pitfalls, like teaching to the test, gaming the system, and analysis paralysis; provide an interactive forum to learn from other companies’ mistakes and best practices; and shift the conversation from number crunching to creating a leader-led culture of engagement (leaders seeing beyond the numbers). http://tinyurl.com/921event

35 weeks ago from Human Resources and Washington D.C.

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Dr. Woody My latest Fox Business column: Where are the Jobs in the American Jobs Act? Will the President's plan work? http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/09/12/where-are-jobs-in...

36 weeks ago from The Career Hot Seat!, Human Resources, Recruiters Unite!, Entrepreneurs and Business Development 3 more

Ashley A. Reed, PHR Question for HR Professionals – I’m looking at implementing a bonus program for employee referrals. I’m curious what program design suggestions you may have? Any issues or problems you've encountered?

38 weeks ago from Human Resources

Tracy Brisson: ERE.net just ran a two-part series on best practices for employee referral programs. It was really informative if you'd like to check it out.
38 weeks ago

Ashley A. Reed, PHR: Thanks, I definitely will!
38 weeks ago

Melanie Monek A local college has asked me to speak about Networking at their upcoming Leadership Conference. What Networking pointers would you give to students who are about to join the workforce?

59 weeks ago from Human Resources

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Tracy Brisson: Remember that they should try to add to people's lives too, whether that's through sharing information, resources, contacts or just a friendly smile!
59 weeks ago

Bianca Rodrigues: As a recent graduate, it always helped me when people said to approach people at the event who are not talking to anyone else. Chances are, ...MoreAs a recent graduate, it always helped me when people said to approach people at the event who are not talking to anyone else. Chances are, they're as nervous as you, and if you approach them, it's easier to come off as the more confident one. Works for me everytime! Also, something people never told me was that networking events are easier than most people think, because inevitably SOMEONE will start up a conversation with you. Even if you don't want to, someone will do it. Also, follow-ups are KEY.
38 weeks ago

Veronica Is it appropriate to request a job interview from a prospective employer after you've applied for the position? We all want to stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs both off and online. How do you shine from the other applicants without coming off as too aggresive or pushy to the employer? Once you've applied for the job and followed up do you wait for them to contact you regarding the interview? Any suggestions or advice are greatly appreciated.

39 weeks ago from Human Resources

JRandom42: For me, asking for an interview before they've made any sort of decision on who to interview, strikes me as being pushy and presumtive. It's as if ...MoreFor me, asking for an interview before they've made any sort of decision on who to interview, strikes me as being pushy and presumtive. It's as if you've already decided for them on who they want to take the next step. You need to wait for them to take the next step of reviewing your application, resume, and cover letter to decide if you have potential with their organization. To me, requesting an interview at that point, is a quick way to getting rejected.
39 weeks ago

Dr. Woody Is Incivility at Work on the Rise??? Check out my column & take our quick poll on incivility at your workplace! I'll share the results next Monday! http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/15/how-is-workplace-...

40 weeks ago from Human Resources, Recruiters Unite!, Non-Profit Management, Project Managers and Inspiring Leadership 3 more

Dr. Woody: Share your thoughts on Incivility at Work! Take the quick FoxBusiness Poll. No registration or sigh-in needed!
40 weeks ago

La Donna Lokey When is it ok to lie? http://bit.ly/mgnq09

53 weeks ago from Citi, SoCal Bloggers, Personal Branding, Professional Writers and Editors and Human Resources 3 more

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Edward Antrobus: Does my butt look big?
42 weeks ago

Candace: I have never been good at lying, and from a very young age learned I would get caught and it just was not worth it!! That said, I have a child ...MoreI have never been good at lying, and from a very young age learned I would get caught and it just was not worth it!! That said, I have a child with Aspergers and have had to teach him about "social" white lies ... you know, the things you think, and may be true ... but you just don't say! To me, that's the only time it's ok to lie .. when it might hurt someones feelings and is not necessary. Otherwise, my answer is never.
41 weeks ago

La Donna Lokey I'm coming out of the "introvert closet" . . . I'm an INFJ - http://bit.ly/iPgT22 Not many people who work with me realize it, but I'm a true & true introvert, which means that rather than being energized by social contact, I'm often drained by it and need my time to recover & regroup mentally. With a big week-long meeting fast approaching (and travel across 3 time zones!), what tips do you have for helping me to get through long working sessions and all-day team meetings?

52 weeks ago from Citi, Ask A Coach, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Human Resources 2 more

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Edward Antrobus: I is the only part that I test strongly on, but generally test ISFJ. As far as meetings, if they are with more than 3-4 people, I generally stay ...MoreI is the only part that I test strongly on, but generally test ISFJ. As far as meetings, if they are with more than 3-4 people, I generally stay quiet and provide my feedback after the meeting is over.

Beyond that, I definitely recommend taking a walk. There is nothing on the planet that makes me feel better about myself than taking a walk by myself.
42 weeks ago

JRandom42: As an INTJ, going to any kind of social event, for me, is like a hemophiliac going to a vampire convention.

Not surprisingly, INTJs and INTP are ...MoreAs an INTJ, going to any kind of social event, for me, is like a hemophiliac going to a vampire convention.

Not surprisingly, INTJs and INTP are the dominant types for software engineers:

http://www.catb.org/jargon/html/personality.html
42 weeks ago

Dr. Woody Richard Branson on Opportunity - Check out my Fox Business interview with Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group: The Opportunity of Unemployment! http://ow.ly/5BVA6 - Share your thoughts!

45 weeks ago from JobSTART 101, Job Resources and Career Coaching, Recruiters Unite!, Human Resources and I am Gen Y 3 more

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Marc Scoleri Has anyone used retainer contracts with recruiters in the past and if so do you know where I can find a few examples?

48 weeks ago from Human Resources

Amy Ng I recently attended a social recruiting webinar, and the presenter told employers NOT to post jobs on social sites because it's a "violation of cultural norms". He said companies that post jobs will lose fans and followers as a result. We often post job openings (among other content) on career-related fan pages to let you know what’s available. What do you think? If our approach is flawed, what do you suggest as other ways for us to raise awareness of our jobs?

51 weeks ago from Citi, Breaking Into Banking, Recruiters Unite!, inCORPorated and Human Resources 3 more

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Obi Okere: He is RIGHT. Its a violation of OLD cultural norms. In previous years social media was not taken seriously by professionals. Today you find more ...MoreHe is RIGHT. Its a violation of OLD cultural norms. In previous years social media was not taken seriously by professionals. Today you find more and more professionals using social media sites. It only makes sense to recruit where those professionals are.
51 weeks ago

Jani: As a recruiter, I have found a lot of use for job-specific fan pages and Twitter accounts, so I think those "norms" are changing.
51 weeks ago

Tony Deblauwe WSJ article on defining your own vacation hours. http://yhoo.it/iS7ZK5. What do you think? For California employees how do you pay time out when leaving the company?Seems like a compliance issue with such a policy...

52 weeks ago from Human Resources

Amanda Veinott Leading across generations is a business issue that I am continually asked about. Besides the obvious challenges that cross-generational leadership has in the workplace (communication issues, stereotypes of each generation, differing needs in work-life balance, what career means to each generation), what are some challenges/business issues you think leaders face because of today's multi-generational workforce?

53 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Company Culture, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Human Resources and Management Consulting 3 more

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Cheryl Roshak: I have to interrupt here and give my observations about the challenge of today's multi-generational workforce. In my opinion, the workforce has ...MoreI have to interrupt here and give my observations about the challenge of today's multi-generational workforce. In my opinion, the workforce has always been multi-generational as far back as I can remember when I first started working. I paid my dues when I first started working and took a lot of crap from both those younger and older than myself along the way. I worked in rigid tightly structured companies, and loosey-goosey ones too.

As a recruiter and career/life coach with my own company for the past two decades if not more, I have worked with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, major ad agencies and design firms, publishing houses and more here in NYC and across the country and every company differs in respect to their culture, management style, and power structure. There is nothing that is across the board. Being privy to the inner workings of many companies, I have a clue as to which candidates will fit in or work out within a company and who won't, irregardless of their age or position. And when you sign on to work for a company, you sign on to play by their rules. Change of any sort takes time. As most employers will say to you, if you don't like it here, leave.

As a business owner I have had people of all ages work for me simultaneously and I have never had a problem with age or generations. We are a team united towards one goal, the success of my company. We believe in it, do business the same way, have the same ethics and pride in our work. If someone comes up with a better way to do things, we all listen. But I'm a small company and have that flexibility. As Regina says, corporate America is a slow moving beast. Well, I just wanted to add my two cents for what it's worth.
52 weeks ago

La Donna Lokey: I have to agree with @Josephine and @Cheryl - and add that I'm starting to become really skeptical of all the generation-specific stuff I see ...MoreI have to agree with @Josephine and @Cheryl - and add that I'm starting to become really skeptical of all the generation-specific stuff I see posted. Is it generation-specific, or age-specific? I saw a lot written about Gen X (my generation) that was just plain wrong, and as an independent thinker & individualist, generalizations tend to bother me. And much of what I see begins to sound age-ist, so I go back to my old high school bumper sticker: "Label jars, not people!"

@Amanda I think it's an interesting question, but not one unique to our time. Would love to see you blog about this, as I suspect you've hit a vein (and a nerve!).
52 weeks ago

Melanie Monek Have any of you used QR codes for marketing or recruiting? I am developing a recruiting strategy with QR codes as an essential piece, any suggestions/ best practices would be appreciated.

52 weeks ago from Human Resources

Dr. Woody Acing the Interview! Check out my Twitter Chat tonight at 8pm EST and share your interview experiences! Follow #DrWoodyChat - For details: http://ow.ly/4VXyV

53 weeks ago from Human Resources, Recruiters Unite!, Work/Life Blur, Graduate Students and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers 3 more

Amanda Veinott How much ENERGY do you have? Did you know that your level of energy and consciousness ties directly to your satisfaction and engagement in 14 areas of your life? Take a look at this new research report by iPEC that ties one's E Factor (found by taking the Energy Leadership Index Assessment) to satisfaction and engagement, both in life and work. http://tinyurl.com/efactor11

53 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Creating a Life You Love, Entrepreneurs, Human Resources and Inspiring Leadership 3 more