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Does Your Workplace Keep Employees in a Box?

by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCPOn January 13, 2020 1 comment

 

 


 

Humans have one unique ability that sets us apart from machines and animals: The ability to imagine and create. But has your workforce been given the opportunity to be human? Are you providing employees the space to achieve their full potential?

Or worse, is your workplace actually working against them?

Across the globe, organizations are competing fiercely for talent, and a big part of that effort is retaining the talent they have. But at this moment, it’s likely that a large portion of your workforce is ready to jump ship...

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Say Yes to ‘Responsible Romance’ in the Workplace

by By Sean Sullivan, SHRM-SCPOn February 14, 2020 0 comments


 

What’s your policy on workplace romance? Chances are, any rules or policies you put into place will be no match for the human heart.

As a CHRO with 30 years of experience in the field, I can assure you that rules do little to change human behavior when it comes to mutual attraction in the workplace.

New research from SHRM finds that 27 percent of American workers have had a workplace romance, 41 percent have been asked on a date by a co-worker and 23 percent have asked a co-worker...

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8 Workplace Guard Rails for a Happy #ValentinesDay

by Jonathan SegalOn February 14, 2020 0 comments

 


 

We all know that the initial purpose of Valentine’s Day was for individuals to express their love to those whom they love in a non-platonic way. I was tempted to say romantic, but I once had a manager deny there was any romantic relationship because “it was only sex.”

Over time, however, the meaning of Valentine’s Day has changed. Just look at cards to parents, grandparents, kids, etc. There is no sexual message.

Many employees acknowledge the day...

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How to Create Powerful, Positive Mentoring Relationships

by Ben EubanksOn February 13, 2020 0 comments

 

In our study on Disruption and Reskilling, we found that one of the top ways employees want to learn new and different skill sets is through coaching and mentoring. However, mentoring is one of those concepts that is often oversimplified in the workplace. It’s more than a casual conversation or one-way relationship. As today’s guest on We’re Only Human puts it, there’s a level of “needed nervousness” to create positive tension and a supportive relationship. In other words, if you’re always comfortable, you are overlooking growth opportunities and you’re not developing at the rate you could be.
 

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What Should We Do in Response to Harassment & Discrimination Issues in the Workplace?

by Andrew Botwin, Esq., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, PCC, MBAOn February 11, 2020 0 comments

 


 

As a Human Resources leader for a couple decades, turned neutral workplace investigator and educator around sexual harassment and discrimination issues in the workplace, I have experienced first-hand the many practical challenges we all have around what we should do when we become aware of potential harassment or discrimination issues. Certainly, in wake of the #MeToo movement, the social, political and work environments we live and operate in have evolved. Whether you have had to deal with these issues or potentially face them in the future,...

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I've Read 1000+ Cover Letters, and THIS is What Will Get You the Interview

by Madeline MannOn February 11, 2020 0 comments

 


 

There is a nasty rumor going around that recruiters and hiring managers do not read cover letters. The truth is, many large companies use software to scan resumes for keywords and then forward those candidates deemed qualified to the HR team. In this case, your stunning cover letter would not help you get to the first round.

I get it, this is frustrating because job seekers spend a lot of time applying without much signal or feedback throughout the process. Which leads to LinkedIn posts like this that encourage job...

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Interview Questions for Recruiters

by Jessica Miller-MerrellOn February 7, 2020 0 comments

 

 

When you’re interviewing for positions in your human resources department like Recruiter, it’s particularly important to be able to assess all candidates using the same data (or scoring). This is where structured interviews come in. In a structured interview, questions are determined in advance and consistent. In unstructured interviews, the questions are not set in advance or may come from a loose set of notes from a hiring manager.

Based on the qualifications you’re looking for, your Recruiter interview questions should...

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