May 2011
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How safe is your workplace?
Earthquakes, tornados, nuclear spillage, and unprecedented flooding have been making the news since the start of the year. Many of the above are unexpected and unpredictable. Yet accidents do occur normally in the work environment, and basic workplace safety precautions and rules will help prevent and mitigate potential consequences to human life and business operations when a breech to the norm...
November 2010
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How to Hire the Right Person
Our last blog we reviewed some of the “cans” and “cant’s” of interview questions. This blog looks at some of the most important criteria HR4Hire has found useful in candidate evaluation. Underneath each criterion are suggested questions to help ensure the best person-job fit.
Interview Criteria Rating Form
Name____________________________ Date___/____/_____
COMMUNICATION –...
August 2010
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Never Ask vs Can Ask - Interviewer Questions
Summer is half gone and so is vacation time! We at HR4Hire are back and ready to help you gear up for your post-summer needs, which may involve hiring some new team members.
Continuing our emphasis on the importance of the interview to ensure you’re hiring “right,” this blog explores some danger areas where posing a question can lead to a possible lawsuits. Below are some of the questions that...
March 2010
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Interviewing Is Just Talking to People, Isn’t It?
HR4Hire Blog March 2010
It would seem a simple task to interview, as it is alternatively speaking and listening to another person. Employment interviewing may have more specific parameters, as one is assessing qualifications and fit for a job requiring specific skills within an organization with its own culture. But the actual interview, regardless of context, embodies the same basic principles...
January 2010
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Be Ready to Hire Your Next “Best” Employee
HR4Hire Blog January 2010
2009 was the year that was. 2010 is a year of possibilities and one of them is the potential need to hire someone. While your need may not be immediate, the good news is that you now have time to consider the factors and processes involved to ensure you’re hiring right and have the best job-person fit.
Hiring a successful person can be a lot like looking for a lost...
September 2009
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How to Make a Performance Evaluation a Win-Win...
HR4Hire Blog September 2009
Our previous blog gave guidelines for preparing for a Performance Evaluation, whether formal Reviews or performance discussion memos. This blog covers the timing of, specifics of conducting, and critical considerations relating to Performance Evaluations.
When to Conduct a Performance Review
The timing of a Performance Review is important. HR4Hire suggests a formal...
August 2009
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Can I Get More From My Employee?
Performance Communication and Evaluation Blog August 2009
The present economy may necessitate asking “more” of employees. However, employees are often unclear about their supervisor’s expectations and the value of their contributions. Performance communication and evaluation is the process that clarifies objectives, sets goals, assesses an individual’s contributions, affords two-way communication...
June 2009
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Summer is Here - What Can I Wear?
Dress codes are a potential minefield, and summer often leads to a larger show of skin, garb such as tank tops and shorts, and displays of tattoos and piercings not visible at other times of the year. But are they appropriate office wear?
There is no federal law on dress codes. The following are some guidelines:
Dress codes can be different for male and female employees. The standards for each...
April 2009
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Job Descriptions
There is nothing like corruption, in this case a corrupted website, to heighten one’s awareness of the need for vigilance. My recent experience raises the question of “What is the best protection available?” For websites, it’s a worm protection program. For employers, it’s up-to-date job descriptions that reflect the actual work done.
A well-written job description...