Sorry, But You’re Overqualified
How can a hiring manager say that to someone? There really is no such thing. When you go shopping for a pair of pants, do you disregard certain pairs because they are overqualified? Hiring should be...
View ArticleThe Human Resource’s Triangle: Strategy, Tactics, and Compliance. Are you...
As I continue to speak with senior executives within the human resources arena it is very interesting to hear the different perspectives. The views vary almost as much as the people. What type of HR...
View ArticleThe Human Resource’s Triangle: Strategy, Tactics, and Compliance. Are you...
On Tuesday we created the triangle to let you know how your HR department works with regards to being a strategic, tactical or compliant resource within the minds of your organization and yourself....
View ArticleThe Human Resource’s Triangle: Revenue, Costs, Cost Avoidance. Are you...
Last week we discussed how you could use these triangles to determine not only how your HR department is viewed but also where your organization thinks it should be in relationship to a strategic,...
View ArticleRecruiting starts with defining the job not the candidate.
With the current talent pool overloaded, the biggest reason companies are complaining about being unable to find good talent is because they do not know what the job requires. If you don’t know what...
View ArticleThe Human Resource’s Triangle: The Decision Triangle—company, customer,...
The last of our installments regarding the Human Resource’s Triangle is focused on remembering we bet on people not on strategies. If you draw your final equilateral triangle and label the external...
View ArticleRecruiting—the competitive advantage of an organization
When you hear the quotes from some of our greatest business leaders it is amazing how few organizations take it to heart. While they may say they believe in the words, their actions speak volumes that...
View ArticleInvesting in the right people is never a bad idea
Now is the time for companies to take advantage of the huge labor pool filled with talent. While hiring is slow and companies sit on the sidelines waiting to see what happens regarding tax increases...
View ArticleWelcome New Manager, Here’s Your Team
You just got hired. The director makes the big announcement and you are introduced to your team. Now what? You find out that one of the people applied for your job, even after performing it as an...
View ArticleLas Vegas: Full of Diversity and Risk Management
I am travelling this week and enjoying myself in Las Vegas. I am here working but mainly spending time with my father. He will be 87 and loves throwing the dice. What a great opportunity to be able to...
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