HR & Hiring Manager Advice and Tips by JobDig: Episodes
Recently I had the privilege of attending a workshop presented by Patricia Latham Ball, a principal at Management Northwest, which is a legal resource for employers. Ball is a former Ada County (Idaho) Deputy Prosecutor in employment law who determined it would be more noble to help companies steer clear ...
Can you really find a career you love? Is it really possible to wake up on a Monday morning and WANT to go to work?
If you're in a leadership role, you're never at a loss for problems to solve. But be careful about getting too involved in problems that don't really deserve your time and energy. Engaging in the wrong problem is like stepping in quicksand. Down you go!
Q: My boss was hired in 2005 and terminated two years later. Soon after she was hired she brought a friend to the company to do the same job I have been doing for 7 years. She has been given three raises since being hired and has zero experience in our field. I have a number of certifications and extensive ...
Do you remember when the only body part that was pierced was women' ears?
How do you develop, maintain or use a "blog"?
Did you participate in Vietnam War protests, or learn about them on the History Channel?
A candidate says, "Working here would be really fly" is that good or bad?
Did you buy your first ...
How do you develop, maintain or use a "blog"?
Did you participate in Vietnam War protests, or learn about them on the History Channel?
A candidate says, "Working here would be really fly" is that good or bad?
Did you buy your first ...
I am really in a bind as to how to deal with an employee, and I would appreciate your insight. I am a team leader in a legal office. One of the attorneys on my team, "Becky" has been in the office for over 12 years. She is a good attorney, however, her temperament and personal life are greatly ...
If you’ve struggled getting people to embrace change, it’s probably because the methods used to implement it were contrary to how the human brain works. Companies that have struggled with change will want to take note: Recent discoveries in how the brain functions have resulted in new conclusions ...
Do you dread going to work on Monday morning? Are you one of those people who can't wait until Friday rolls around?
If you are a manager who takes the responsibility of doing performance reviews seriously you are probably frustrated with the process. It's far from a perfect science but one thing is certain, if promotions and other career decisions are based in part on the performance reviews of employees, it's important ...
Why does HR need to think like a marketer, easy, marketers see the value chain from start to finish. Think about sales flyers or coupons you receive in the mail, or that “free” download via the Internet. They will most often have an event or incentive code that you need to enter in order to receive ...
I believe it was Malcolm Forbes who said "If you have no critics you'll likely have no success." In an unstable economy, taking risks can be seen as hazardous. Some might say foolish. But success occurs only when people chances. And despite what critics you might encounter, now might be a great time ...
Networking; Why, How and Where?
It's hard to be in business today, certainly in the professional services sector, without having heard the term 'networking'. Regarded by many as the Marmite of business, it is said that you either are a networker or you aren't. And if you think you aren't, you shouldn't ...
It's hard to be in business today, certainly in the professional services sector, without having heard the term 'networking'. Regarded by many as the Marmite of business, it is said that you either are a networker or you aren't. And if you think you aren't, you shouldn't ...
It seems almost everyone can use a little something extra to help them increase their effectiveness or give them a competitive edge. Those in professional service firms are no exception; however, they do face unique challenges. With so much emphasis on billable hours for accountants and lawyers, how ...
When it comes to coffee or tea, I'm a coffee guy. I'll occasionally get decadent and apply for a bank loan so I can get what my friends call a Froo-Froo Cappafluffa, a.k.a. Overly-Priced Coffee-Flavored-Milk, but most of the time I'm opting for a plain old cup-o-joe.
Membership and more importantly level of involvement in applicable professional associations is critical for Career Management/Progression. This article is elaboration on three concepts in The Street Smart Approach to Job Search; Directing Your Career; Some Assembly Required, The Other Side of Networking ...
Amanda Lannert is a rarity in the sea of technology executives today. The president of Jellyvision, Inc., a Chicago-based interactive media company (best known for its on-line game show "You Don't Know Jack" is a successful, Gen X, female entrepreneur. With a 30+ person staff, an aggressive growth strategy ...
Just before the holidays, our department lost its supervisor and our CEO has opted not to fill the position. The manager that was under this person is now in charge of the department and struggles with managing people and has a clear lack of leadership skills.
It has been said, "If you give, you shall receive". This saying is often used to refer to giving of your time, your effort, your money or other material things before you can reasonably expect to receive any of these things from others. All of these things can be very valuable, but one of the most powerful ...
Perhaps you've accused someone of lacking motivation, or maybe you've heard someone else use that phrase. The problem is it's bad psychology: People do not lack motivation. So if we're ever going to help people who are perceived to be lacking in motivation, we'll need to explode this old myth.
With the increase of immigration into the United States comes the increase in the children of this generation. This future workforce will eventually become the current workforce.