Pet Peeves Translated to HR 1

So it’s obvious that writing a daily blog is weighing heavily on the writer. What does one write about…?  However, my daily grind is weighing even more heavily and there are a few things that bug me that I really want to write about.  However, since this blog is about …

Taleo Goes Down Market

“Recruiting and retaining talent is the number one challenge for SMBs, and job boards, Excel spreadsheets and Outlook fall short when it comes to competing for superior candidates,” said Jason Blessing, group vice president and general manager, SMB, Taleo. “With this alliance, Taleo and Paychex are empowering SMBs with a …

A Time and Place for ERP

Many might argue that this is a point solution market.  Indeed, much of what we hear these days is about point solutions.  They are the “best of breed” solutions, have the most advanced functionality, slickest user interface and self service tools, and probably the best per function process and workflows.  …

A Time and Place for Point Solutions

So after my little rant on integration yesterday, you’d think that I’m pretty sold on ERP?  You’d be right.  I’m also sold on point solutions though, and there is indeed a time and place for them.  First, let me start with my pro’s for point solutions from yesterday.

They are the …

Careers in Human Resources

As spring is fully sprung all around me, I am reminded that this is graduation time from many high schools and colleges. So I made providing some basic information about…

How to Make Internships Amazingly Successful

So many of you are busily hiring interns at this time of the year that I’ll share a couple of biases with you. Interns can be a boon to your…

Sincerity Means Everything

My blog earlier this week introducing a new resignation letter prompted this exchange with a reader. Your thoughts are welcome, too. Please join the discussion.

Reader Question:
“I’m curious as…

New Policies - New Carnival of Human Resources

This is a heavy week for policies and job descriptions. I just produced a new paid time off (PTO) policy and just completed a paid vacation days piece today. I’m…

Five Tips for Managing Absenteeism - New PTO Policy

I participated in an interview last week with an editor from Education Week about teachers and absenteeism. I discovered today that you must be a subscriber to read the article,…

New Sample Letters

Human Resources related letters and samples of all kinds are supplied on this site. Sample policies, procedures, checklists, and forms are also provided for your personal, not commercial, use. I…

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