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Scott Asai
Coaching is a Proactive HR. I can see the two partnering up in most organizations. What do you think?
Sara Rosenblad:
I agree that proper coaching is the best way to avoid progressive discipline. I think in that way, Scott is correct that it is for the empolyee's ...MoreI agree that proper coaching is the best way to avoid progressive discipline. I think in that way, Scott is correct that it is for the empolyee's benefit. That way they're not blindsided when the discipline comes. However, we have a lot of younger managers in my organization who don't know how to coach well, and in that case, HR (or Learning & Development, if it's positioned outside of HR) can be beneficial in helping walk them through that process of learning.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
Scott Asai:
@ Sara thanks for your comment! In an ideal world, managers would coach, but since they don't always have the skills or the desire to, an outside ...More@ Sara thanks for your comment! In an ideal world, managers would coach, but since they don't always have the skills or the desire to, an outside coach can help expedite that process!
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Tony Deblauwe
What does this group think about personality tests pre-hire? Would you not hire someone who refused to take it?
Peter Maclachlan:
My advice for pre-hire personality testing is to always be careful. Hiring based on personality might lead to an unbalanced team where everyone ...MoreMy advice for pre-hire personality testing is to always be careful. Hiring based on personality might lead to an unbalanced team where everyone shares similar points of view or similar work styles. The most successful teams always have a balance of personality. I have coached all sorts of different personalities and each one can bring something unique to a position. To dismiss an individuals unique gifts before they demonstrate their abilities may result in missed opportunities.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Sara Rosenblad:
As a job seeker, I find them a little unnerving. I often find that I really need a freeform, rather than a multiple choice to properly answer the ...MoreAs a job seeker, I find them a little unnerving. I often find that I really need a freeform, rather than a multiple choice to properly answer the question. Something to consider, since I often feel that the job application experience matches the experience of working at a company. How do you want to reflect your company to a prospective employee?
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
John Holme
Sara,
Not in the company. However, the local Workforce Network runs an annual workforce fair and it has 2 parts. There is the normal face - to - face employment fair (this is at a Local mall and than a virtual employment fair that is in conjunction with a local job network. I was a participant but found limited value as many of my opportunities were for manual labor, entry level positions. These candidates did not have personal computers nor extensive computer usage skills.
John Holme SPHR
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