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Each summer, college students across the country get a taste of the real world by participating in internships. It's worth it for companies to put time and effort into developing a summer student program that benefits your business. This worthy investment can help reduce overhead and boost productivity. What’s more, who knows? Your best interns may end up being your next new employees. Choose Your Intern Wisely Finding the right summer intern for your company is half the battle. If you know what kind of intern your company needs -- for instance, a student studying engineering, journalism, or biology -- you can target certain schools that specialize in a certain field. Creating relationships...

Herb Stokes knows how to make diversity work for his $6-million company. Now he's on a mission to make it work for the rest of corporate America as well. Herb Stokes is outspoken, aggressive, and controversial in his quest for diversity. He's also effective One morning last spring, Herb Stokes descended on Bob Chinn's Crabhouse, a cavernous restaurant in Wheeling, Ill. The owner of Alliance Relocation Services LLC had arranged to provide English-language training programs to the restaurant's predominantly Hispanic cooks and busboys, and he was there to talk logistics. Before the lunch crowd arrived, an appreciative audience of 30 employees, many of them clad in yellow T-shirts proclaiming "I got my...

Use targeted questions to help avoid a bad hire. With qualified job candidates in short supply, the hiring process is perhaps more important now than ever before. Yet although company builders are desperate for good workers, the cost of a bad hire is intolerable. So these days, many smart companies are developing their own idiosyncratic interview questions tailored specifically to their organization's culture. Jim Sheward, CEO of Fiberlink, a $10 million Internet-consulting company in Blue Bell, Pa., places a lot of stock in his staff's integrity. So his favorite question to ask interviewees is, What's the biggest career mistake you've made so far? Sheward looks for reflective candidates who have...

Each year, thousands of sole proprietors double the size of their businesses by hiring their first employee. But how do you know when--and whom--to hire? For nearly two years, Carrie Wong did it all herself. As the founder and sole employee of Practical Gourmet, an Aurora, Oreg., bakery that supplies high-end desserts to restaurants without their own pastry chefs, Wong baked tiramisu and berry tortes in the kitchen, made deliveries in her Subaru wagon, and still found time to pitch her creations to ever more restaurants. But soon, local newspapers got a taste of her fancy desserts. Glowing articles appeared and business took off. By early 2003, Wong--a former marketing exec who founded her company...

Building a house (or lots of them) seems to be an area of knowledge that is kept secret (insiders only), with clients kept in the dark and fed on expensive "cow dung."A while ago I asked my US readers of my e-book, "Residential Development Made Easy" for questions they would like to ask a Master Builder.I found a unique individual, Leonard Manion, who has been very generous with his time (he builds in 48 States) who gives answers straight from the shoulder with apologises to no one.I must also say that few builders would spend the time to cater to these questions and answer so frankly.Leonard answers are denoted by the ProCustom Home tag. I have kept the questioner's identity private, however the...

The Human Resource Management (HRM) can function with a variety of responsibilities. One key duty among them is deciding what working needs you have and whether to use the services of independent contractors in hiring employees.The HRM have to fill these needs, since recruiting, training and educating new employees is important in maintaining the high standards of the organization.The HRM also deals in ensuring high quality performance to their current employees and dealing with performance issues. In addition, the HRM handles staff and management practices in conforming various regulations and policies. New projects and activities include managing tasks on how the company can approach employees...

If you were to take the people out of an organisation you would be left with some stock and machinery that would be of little value, and possibly some property. It is the people that make an organisation function, so having the people functioning to the best of their ability must surely be best for an organisation. Yet much of what is undertaken in the field of HRM actually serves to detract from people functioning at their best. Evidence from studies of wellbeing in the workplace reveal some interesting findings that raise questions as to whether the current focus of HRM will adapt to the evolving future workplace, or whether it will need to be redrawn along different lines, focussing on...

Brands evoke responses. Talk to anyone who loves their Starbucks coffee, or hates their car; loves their Apple iPod, or hates their internet provider. When you think of your favorite or least favorite brands, certain feelings and attributes come to mind. These represent the brand. The same is true for people.When you hear the name Joe, you have an impression of the Joe-brand, good or not so good. When Erin is assigned to your team, you may figuratively breathe a sigh of relief or roll your eyes. It's the Erin-brand that evokes your response. What about your name? What reaction does it elicit from your boss, coworkers or clients?We expect brands to demonstrate their attributes, or brand promise, not...

"Software Reveals Armstrong's Moon Quote" (Copyright 2006 The Associated Press) is a headline that is "eye-catching" in it enormous historical import! Now, be sure to watch, and 'repeat after me", and debate and discuss, this important, to humankind, this awesome misquote! Its impact upon humankind can not be calculated!You can divert your attention from real issues, by following interesting "real issues"! If you want to. But this is only a real issue to English teachers, and "Aky-dem-ons"! Not to you and I. Isn't it interesting that there is a debate about what Armstrong said "on the moon", instead of where the heck he was, when the "landing" was supposed to be taking place!Now, I know you are...

How often do you find yourself saying: "I wish I knew how to learn more about this topic"Well, we were listening! And this article is the result.Today human resources management is opening up new horizons in many different offices around not only the United States, but the world. The reason for this is simply supply and demand. More savvy business owners -even of smaller companies, have understood the value of hiring professionals with experience working in HR. By doing so, and having HR representatives, companies have learned the importance of solid communication with their workforceThe fact is that Human Resource Management exists just for this purpose -to bridge the gap between staff and...

The interesting role of a Human Resources (HR) Manager ranges from interviewing prospective candidates, to providing the best possible environment for task efficiency at a minimal cost to the company...

The pre-hiring process can be a challenge. Much time and energy can be invested and in the end, wasted, if your approach is not focused, deliberate, and specific. The following approaches have resulted in meeting candidates that not only meet our specifications, but also regularly exceed our expectations!5 Steps to Writing An Ad that Gets ResultsThe following ad formula has yielded qualified, fitting job candidates:1. Begin with a compelling headline2. Provide a brief description of who's hiring to fill what position3. First, describe what's in it for THEM, to really pull them in4. Second, describe what you expect of the employee5. Conclude with instructions to submit if they fit PERFECTLY...

Employee salary surveys are conducted by organizations to determine the latest trends in salary and compensation. This is very useful, since companies can set their own salaries on the basis of these results. This would enable the company to attract as well as retain the most talented people in the industry.Companies as such do not undertake comprehensive salary surveys. They use the survey results of special organizations that conduct these surveys. There are many organizations that provide professional employee salary survey services. These companies not only offer salary structures for different kinds of jobs, but also provide additional information services like cost-of-living comparisons...

The most prominent trend in the employment screening industry has been a proliferation of online databases offering cheap background checks. Any one can access the internet and with a quick search be able to purchase, for example, criminal records for a low fee. While that is very appealing to companies looking to trim the budget on background checks, it may in fact be a dangerous trend.What do the companies say that have been running background checks, back when employment screening "industry" was just a concept and not an accepted practice?Tom Lawson, the founder of APSCREEN, the oldest screening firm in the country, says "The necessity of a background check has been established now, and that's...

Human Resources Management Schools, colleges, and universities provide programs of study in diverse areas of human resources management. Responsibilities can vary widely for human resources management departments.Human Resources Management Schools prepare students for HR departments in large corporations that are responsible for developing and managing programs and policies, and for directing, coordinating, and managing company operations. Human Resources Management Schools also prepare students for supervising activities of employment, job analysis, position classifications, training and development, employee relations, as well as compensation, benefits, and pensions. Students might also be...

We often hear or read about various success stories. But what is success and what criteria should organizations use to identify success? What factors lead to a successful project? The purpose of this article is to define project success criteria, clarify their difference with success factors and analyse their importance in project management methodology.One of the vaguest concepts of project management is project success. Since each individual or group of people who are involved in a project have different needs and expectations, it is very unsurprising that they interpret project success in their own way of understanding (Cleland & Ireland, 2004, p2). "For those involved with a project, project...

While most physicians are able to carry out routine diagnostic checks of patients and suggest suitable treatments, there are times when either the unavailability of a physician or the lack of medical infrastructural facilities requires a patient to seek instant care elsewhere. If the problem is not so serious as to call for immediate hospitalization and intensive or advanced medical supervision, an urgent care clinic can be an effective option. Similar to a hospital but not as comprehensive as to include all forms of treatment, especially during moments requiring critical care, an urgent care clinic is able to provide treatment, especially at times when a physician's clinic is closed for the day.An...

As a practicing project manager I felt that I could provide some good tools, useful information and cool links related to this field. This page is for project managers and the purpose is to share information on software development project management topics. My scope on this page is to provide general, as well as, specific project information and software to assist anyone who is working to establish consistent software project leadership.Moreover, I hope to provide some assistance in building professionalism. The current literature still says even with all the training going on and attention to managing projects there is still a rather large error or failure rate in software projects. If your...

The field of Human Behavior Organization emphasizes the importance of human resources in any business organization. The business field offers too much focus on manpower development for it is the lifeblood of an existing industry.This consideration provided several honchos in trade enterprise to create spin off departments to cater to different structural framework in human resource management development. Some of the most generic or common filed are the one below:Human Resources CareersHuman Resources CertificationHuman Resources ConsultingHuman Resources LawHuman Resources ManagementHuman Resources OutsourcingHuman Resources ProgramHuman Resources SoftwareHuman Resources Studies Human Resources...

Starting and owning your own business can be literally be a dream come true for most new entrepreneurs, unfortunately it can turn into the biggest nightmare in the world too, as over regulation, labor issues and cash flow dilemmas from time to time. Indeed those are some of the most common problems that small businesses face in America. Of course there are other issues as well and often, new entrants into business do not consider them, yet find out that they can be over bearing.Let us look at a case study shall we? A new entrepreneur wishes to start a mobile oil change business. He lines up all the supplies, waste oil removal vendors, trains employees, markets to customers and off he goes. Next the...

As a practicing project manager I felt that I could provide some good tools, useful information and cool links related to this field. This page is for project managers and the purpose is to share information on software development project management topics. My scope on this page is to provide general, as well as, specific project information and software to assist anyone who is working to establish consistent software project leadership.Moreover, I hope to provide some assistance in building professionalism. The current literature still says even with all the training going on and attention to managing projects there is still a rather large error or failure rate in software projects. If your...

The Oregon State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of State income taxes deducted from payroll checks is:Department of Revenue Revenue Bldg. 955 Center St., N.E. Salem, OR 97301 (503) 945-8100 allows you to use the Federal W-4 form to calculate state income tax withholding.Not all states allow salary reductions made under Section 125 cafeteria plans or 401(k) to be treated in the same manner as the IRS code allows. In Oregon cafeteria plans are not taxable for income tax calculation; not taxable for unemployment insurance purposes if used to purchase medical or life insurance 401(k) plan deferrals are not taxable for income taxes; taxable for unemployment purposes.In Oregon...

The loss of employee privacy rights in the workplace is a growing concern among employees, attorneys, and civil libertarian groups. Although employers in banks, telecommunications, securities exchange, in hi-tech industries, and in other workplaces justify using video surveillance in the workplace to monitor employee behavior to chiefly promote safety, improve productivity, and stop theft, protecting employee privacy must be a top concern. For if the courts find that the employer's surveillance methods are less than fair, that firm may find itself knee-deep in lawsuits that could have been prevented.Employers install hidden surveillance cameras for many good reasons (preventing theft, promoting...

Human Resources Management Schools, colleges, and universities provide programs of study in diverse areas of human resources management. Responsibilities can vary widely for human resources management departments.Human Resources Management Schools prepare students for HR departments in large corporations that are responsible for developing and managing programs and policies, and for directing, coordinating, and managing company operations. Human Resources Management Schools also prepare students for supervising activities of employment, job analysis, position classifications, training and development, employee relations, as well as compensation, benefits, and pensions. Students might also be...

For good reason, practically every endeavor in life is rated. I've seen ratings on who or what's #1 in business, industry, NFL, NBA, MLB, person of the century, athlete of the century, technology, restaurants, university, neighborhoods, travel destination, best looking, best movie, best book, etc. It doesn't stop. In fact, there are multiple ratings for the same #1 spot because of varying value systems. Of course, each of us has our independent rating to see if it's in agreement with the masses, the experts, or promotional efforts.Here's a rating I haven't seen that applies to business and family. What is the safety and health rating of your business and family? To take it further, how does your...

IntroductionThe role of the Human Resource Manager is evolving with the change in competitive market environment and the realization that Human Resource Management must play a more strategic role in the success of an organization. Organizations that do not put their emphasis on attracting and retaining talents may find themselves in dire consequences, as their competitors may be outplaying them in the strategic employment of their human resources.With the increase in competition, locally or globally, organizations must become more adaptable, resilient, agile, and customer-focused to succeed. And within this change in environment, the HR professional has to evolve to become a strategic partner, an...

HRD assumes new significance with inescapable competition facing in the international markets. The organisations need to address the professional manpower needs of the industry.What is Human Resource?Human Resource is the actual workforce, including sometimes the potential workforce, of an organisation.Another meaning of the term Human Resource is the contribution to an employing organisation, which its workforce could provide in efforts, skill and knowledge etc.Human Resource and Human Labour are two terms closely associated with each other; both are contributory processes in production of any organisation. Generally these terms have close links with economics. In the terms of political economy and...

IntroductionThe role of the Human Resource Manager is evolving with the change in competitive market environment and the realization that Human Resource Management must play a more strategic role in the success of an organization. Organizations that do not put their emphasis on attracting and retaining talents may find themselves in dire consequences, as their competitors may be outplaying them in the strategic employment of their human resources.With the increase in competition, locally or globally, organizations must become more adaptable, resilient, agile, and customer-focused to succeed. And within this change in environment, the HR professional has to evolve to become a strategic partner, an...

How do human resources departments decide to give up their own humanity? Does it happen overnight, I wonder, or is it more often a gradual decline into anonymity--a slippery slope that lands them in the muck without anyone's conscious intention?Someone once told me that a frog can be boiled alive simply by placing it in a cold pan and turning up the heat very slowly. According to the story, a frog's nervous system can not detect the subtle changes in temperature, and it will remain placidly in the pot as it is gradually cooked to death.I don't know whether this is true--and it is far too cruel an experiment to attempt--but certain human resources departments tend to bring these frogs to mind. I...

Performance appraisal is one of the popular concepts among the multinational and local companies. The concept has been defined by DeVries et al., (1981) as the process which allows firms to measure and consequently evaluate an employee's achievements and behavior over a certain period of time. The basic purpose of using performance appraisal techniques within an organization is to align the employee's efforts with the overall objective of the firm.There has been a widespread discussion within the academic circles as to how to define performance (Papers4you.com, 2006). Drawing upon Briscoe & Schuler (2004) performance can be viewed as a combination of several variables, such as motivation, ability...

IntroductionThe role of the Human Resource Manager is evolving with the change in competitive market environment and the realization that Human Resource Management must play a more strategic role in the success of an organization. Organizations that do not put their emphasis on attracting and retaining talents may find themselves in dire consequences, as their competitors may be outplaying them in the strategic employment of their human resources.With the increase in competition, locally or globally, organizations must become more adaptable, resilient, agile, and customer-focused to succeed. And within this change in environment, the HR professional has to evolve to become a strategic partner, an...

Employers entrust their workers with a vast array of responsibilities in their businesses. Many employers feel it is necessary for prospective employees to submit to a pre-employment drug screening. This is especially true in industries that require the use of heavy machinery such as forklift drivers, assembly workers and even drivers.In the United States, we are fortunate to have strict guidelines for workplace safety. Employers are bound by law to provide a safe working environment for their employees, to minimize the risks of accidents or injuries. This is one of the most common reasons for drug testing in the workplace. Employers understand that drug abuse may alter reasoning and logical...

When it comes to Houston DWI lawyers, you have plenty of choices. You can find them spread throughout Houston and its suburbs. You can locate them either through online resources or find them in yellow pages. A Houston DWI attorney will be able to protect you in case you are facing a DWI charge. A good Houston DWI lawyer should have detailed knowledge of the DWI laws governing Houston. Know about the laws that are applicable to your particular case. Before hiring the services of an attorney, do a bit of homework. You can always consult with your friends or colleagues, as they may have availed the services of one in the past. You can also ask for a referral from your attorney...

It's the $51 billion industry you've likely never heard of: PEOs. Private Employment Organizations, or PEO's as they're known, were deemed the fastest growing business service during the 1990s by the Harvard Business Review. Currently over 700 PEO's operate in all 50 states and provide service to approximately 100,000 small to mid-sized businesses. So what exactly is a PEO, and how can your business benefit by using one? Following is an introduction to the basics of PEOs.What is a PEO? A PEO is not a temp or staffing agency and it is not a payroll service. As defined by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), a PEO is an "organization that provides an integrated and...

Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates and is not only one of the world's fastest growing cities, but is also an epicenter for employment and new job opportunities. It is estimated that around 30 new companies are established in this burgeoning city every week; and this has been the case since late 2002.But why is Dubai such an attractive city to live and work in? The short answer - Dubai is tax free. If you live and work in the area you are paid your gross wage with no tax deducted from this amount. Why? Unbelievably, direct personal taxation is against the law, meaning any income you make is 100% yours.If you are looking in the fields of tourism, IT, media or finance, and are qualified in...

As a practicing project manager I felt that I could provide some good tools, useful information and cool links related to this field. This page is for project managers and the purpose is to share information on software development project management topics. My scope on this page is to provide general, as well as, specific project information and software to assist anyone who is working to establish consistent software project leadership.Moreover, I hope to provide some assistance in building professionalism. The current literature still says even with all the training going on and attention to managing projects there is still a rather large error or failure rate in software projects. If your...