Whether we like it or not, outsourcing is here to stay. And whether you believe in it or not, your company is most likely to hire workers residing in foreign countries for cheaper labor. However, that does not mean you have to conduct massive layoffs in your main office without considering which people to keep and which people you have to let go. You need to keep the people who are nimble, adaptable, and prepared to participate in your organization in this new level of competitiveness. At th…
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August 27th, 2008
How to Recruit Great Talent
Every company wants to find the best employees available, and organizations will do everything just to be able to spot those shining talents. The smartest employers recruit from a pre-qualified candidate pool of potential employees before they need to fill a job. They even develop relationships with potential candidates even before they need them. Here are some of the best ways to develop your organization’s talent pool and recruit employees. The earlier you adopt these strategies, the…
August 22nd, 2008
Formal Dress Code for The Office
Different companies demand for different dress codes. If your organization requires a formal dress code, it is because your workplace, and its workers, aims to project a professional image that is in keeping with the needs of our clients and customers to trust you. Your industry requires the appearance of trusted business professionals and serving clients on-site on a daily basis. This is why a more formal dress code is necessary for your workplace. This projects an image of a trustworthy, knowl…
July 17th, 2008
Introduction to Variable Pay
You may have heard some companies that provide its workers with salaries depending on how they performed in the organization. Many employees are enticed by this benefit called “variable pay,” which is a type of employee compensation that changes in amount as compared to salary that is paid in equal proportions throughout the year. Variable pay is used by organizations generally to recognize and reward worker contributions that leads to productivity, profitability, team work, safety, quality, or …
July 8th, 2008
Team Building Basics for The Workplace
Every employee belonging to a team or work group develops ways of interacting with each other. And for the team to function effectively, much focus is needed on interpersonal communications among members as well as with managers and employees outside to the team. A team’s success is determined by how a team decides, assigns work, and holds members accountable. If you want your team to become successful and effective, team members should form relationship guidelines or team norms.What are team no…
July 8th, 2008
Creating Team Norms
Now that we have established the essentials of team norms, the next step is to create these norms so that each team member learn to interact with fellow members, as well as those outside of the team, effectively and successfully. If you lead a team that has difficulty of interacting with each other, perhaps you need to follow these steps in creating and developing team norms.Form a charter – Draft a list of proposed team norms that you want to project in your team. You could also follow team nor…
June 24th, 2008
Defining Workforce Diversity
The workforce nowadays has become so diverse with different races, ethnic backgrounds, religious beliefs (or non-beliefs), political associations, sexual preferences, and many more. Singling your pool of employees according to a single category would not only give a negative impression, but would also create a boring and bland workplace. If you are aiming to have a diverse workplace, there are several issues that you need to evaluate.The local demographics Where your office is located may matter…
June 18th, 2008
Hiring Mistakes Employers Make: Application to Interview
You may not admit it, but human resources people tend to be “human” and overlook a lot of vital details when it comes to selecting an applicant for hiring. Having a bad hire that resulted from bad hiring decisions could sap your organization’s time, training resources, and energy. The following are tips that HR should do when recruiting, interviewing, and hiring people in order to get better employees. These better hires will help you develop a strong, healthy, productive, and competitive compan…
June 12th, 2008
Tips for a Successful Salary Negotiation
Hiring a prospective employee usually goes through an arduous process of salary negotiations. It is understandable, of course, that the candidate wants to receive his or her salary according to his experience and skills, and at the same time the candidate does not want to provide an impression that he or she is asking for too much. These negotiations could either end up with the employer feeling excited to welcome the candidate or as if he lost a prospective employee who would contribute signifi…
June 5th, 2008
Writing an Employee Recognition Letter
Giving your workers the recognition they deserve should be worth the time and money you spend on it. Anything that congratulates an employee for a job well done would certain make your whole workforce feel good about your company and goals. Employee recognition items range from congratulatory letters to bonuses and gifts, which motivates your workers and creates a positive employee morale.If your company could not afford providing your good-working employees with annual cash bonuses, try giving …