Human Resources

Employee Termination - Letting Go Whilst Saving the Relationship
   by Leslie Allan AIMM MAITD

Even the thought of terminating an underperforming employee is enough to get some managers in a sweat. It does not have to be like that. Firing an employee will never be easy, but there are steps you can take to ease the pain for both you and the unfortunate employee. Here are seven crucial tips for minimizing the stress and for making the break with dignity.

Enticing New Employees with Corporate Stability  by Alesia Benedict

Employment is on the rise and with it the return to attractive compensation packages and salary levels. After several down years in the employment market that was the result of the normalization of an inflated stock market and the beginning of the War on Terror, employers are constructing compensation packages with an eye to drawing dedicated employees.

The Psychometric Profile – A Useful Recruitment Tool?  by Jim Brackin

What is a psychometric profile? Why are they so popular and how and when should I use it. What can I do to ensure applicants have not been 'taught' to modify their answers?

Retooling the Hiring Process for Today's Market  by Derrick Moe

As the Baby Boomer generation exits the workforce steadily over the next ten years, sourcing new candidates will become a tenuous task. Companies that understand the impending scarcity of candidates and can retool their process will have a marked advantage in acquiring talent.

Writing Procedures: Tips on How to Create Effective Documents
   by Leslie Allan AIMM MAITD

Writing effective policies and procedures is a learned skill. Organizations that do not get it right suffer from political infighting and employees not knowing what they are meant to be doing from one day to the next. In this article, Leslie Allan brings together the factors that mean the difference between effective, well written procedural documents and those that are simply left on the shelf.

Conducting Human Resource Audits  by Margaret Catalfamo

Every organization, whether it has one employee or 500 employees, should have an annual Human Resources Audit. An HR audit is similar to an annual health check. It is a means by which an organization can measure where it currently stands and determine what it has to accomplish to improve its HR functions.

Firing Someone – Does It Have to Be Painful for Them and You?
   by Bob Selden

Ever had to fire someone? How did it go? Chances are that if you are a manager you will have to fire someone during your career. Bob Selden sets out some points that will help you through the process whilst maintaining the self-esteem of the employee.

Employee Handbooks - Three Reasons Every Business Should Have One
   by Margaret Catalfamo

If you have a small business, having an employee manual helps employees understand expectations and be better employees. Read how compiling an employee handbook can help your business and what to include in the handbook.

Ten Ways to Create an Employee-Centered Workplace
   by Pat Lynch, Ph.D.

The best performing organizations are those that focus on assisting their employees do their best. Here are ten employee-centered strategies guaranteed to motivate your employees towards stellar performance.

Why Do We Have Conflict at Work? - The Ubiquitous Position Description
   by Bob Selden

What causes conflict in the workplace? Personality differences? Cultural differences? Role ambiguity? This article sets out an interesting perspective.