Archive for the ‘Talent Management’ Category

Lice, Bedbugs, OSHA and NLRA…Who Says HR Issues Are Boring?

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

There are human resources issues out there that managers should take note of if they want to avoid regulatory issues. Here’s one that you can file under…um….gross.

Literally. You can.

Wait…What?!?!? Employee Engagement Programs Don’t Work?

Friday, May 10th, 2013

Hold on a minute! What is up with this Harvard Business Review blog post? It cites new research that suggests that sometimes the most engaged employees in your organization are your worst performers. And some of the least engaged are your highest performers. That flies in the face of other studies out there that say the complete opposite, including this recent one by Gallup.

HR Satire We Love: “Mad Men” Observed

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013

A new post called “Memo From Mad Men’s Human Resources Department” by the New York Observer, had us in stitches. It’s a very tongue-in-cheek piece that examines how everyday office life on the TV drama “Mad Men” set in the 1960s would be viewed if it were happening in the business world today.

You’re the Boss, Not the Ref. Try Annie’s Simple Supervisory Solution.

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

Mary and Joe were arguing…AGAIN? Annie couldn’t believe it. Was the smell of Mary’s perfumed lotion really worth fighting over?! Last week the battle topic was the tone of Joe’s voice when he talked to Mary in a staff meeting! Sometimes Annie felt like a referee more than a supervisor. Last time she checked, they were in a professional work environment, not a high school classroom!

Ignore the Employee Experience at Your Peril

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Guest Post by Sybil F. Stershic, Quality Service Marketing Customers have lots of choices given the proliferation of products and services available. That’s why the customer experience has become a critical competitive differentiator – treat customers right if you want to keep their business. Employees also have choices. While the current economy doesn’t offer as [...]

The Don’t-Throw-the-Baby-Out-With-the-Bathwater Team Building Approach

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

Just like Sarah, your team-building story can have a happy ending too! Come to hireVision’s April 4th, 2013, “Building Your Best Team Ever…With Your Own Cast of Characters!” Training Session.

Our Cartoon Employee Hall of Fame: Employee Appreciation Day Edition

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

In recognition of Employee Appreciation Day, which falls on March 1st this year, we would like to share our first ever Cartoon Employee Hall of Fame.

We DO NOT advise Swapping Spit as a Team Building Exercise.

Friday, February 8th, 2013

If you ever wondered what NOT to do try in your team building attempts, wonder no more. Read this instead.

Why Do So Many New Hires Fail?

Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

When a new hire fails, whose really to blame? The new employee who didn’t deliver what he or she claimed they could, or the employer who didn’t get it right?

Hello. HELLO? HELL-OOO! Are Your Employees Hearing You?

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

How many managers and business owners consider the way they are communicating with employees effective, but it might actually need of improvement?