Human Resources Articles

Business » Human Resources | By Graham Tyler @ Thursday, 18th October 2007 @ 9:13 AM

An assessment center is a methodology (rather than a place) for thoroughly assessing a candidate for a job. A development center follows similar principles, but rather than selection, its primary purpose is to aid in the development of a current job-holder. Owing to the costs associated with assessment and development centers, they are typically used for higher level jobs. For example, they are used as part of graduate selection exercises for fast-track programs or for executive and m... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Jack Deal @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 10:53 PM

The Employee Manual is another one of those 'groan' topics that everyone gives a sigh and throws up their hands on. Just the mention elicits a painful response. But it's not all that painful. There are a number of templated softwares available on the Internet for building an employee manual. Pick one and look at the contents. The first thing you notice is how the Employee Manual is a funny bird and not your normal company document. It's written in a stilted manu... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Ingrid Cliff @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 10:46 PM

One of the most common questions I am asked by managers is "how can I manage the 'younger' generation?" It seems every second workplace is having challenges between different generations ... with differences in expectations of managers, work approach and style. Let me start by saying that what I am about to tell you will be discussing the generalities of generations. Before you leap in and yell "stereotypes" ... listen up for a moment. The best way I can... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Jack Deal @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 8:42 PM

You know who they are. They know who they are. You know you should fire them but you just don't get around to it and so you keep them on. Month after month. Year after year. In front of you they spout the company line. It's all rah-rah and go team and let's make it happen yesterday. It's all about us and our company. But they say it with a sarcastic smile that you can read like a book but you let it go. You make excuses for them but you know deep down ... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Wolfgang Jaegel @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 5:00 PM

With more than three billion people, Asia is home to over two-thirds of the population of the world. Many of the East Asian nations such as Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Singapore are well-established. In recent years, Asian nations including India and China have also received much recognition. Due to tremendous increment in foreign investment, even less developed nations in Asia like Thailand and Vietnam also make some headway in terms of per capital income as well as GDP growth. ... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Wolfgang Jaegel @ Tuesday, 16th October 2007 @ 5:00 PM

PE in Asia has come along way in the past couple of years and with capital committed for the region combined with capital already sitting in PE funds looking for investment opportunities, the indications are that the trend will continue for some time. Just 28 months ago CVC Capital Partners raised the thenlargest Asian PE fund at US$1.98Bn. As a sign of the times the same firm is rumoured to be nearing the close on its new Asian fund at $6Bn. In the past few months KKR raised an Asian fun... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Obinna Heche @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 12:21 PM

No matter what you are doing for your business or where it is based out of, chances are very good that you are going to have to hire employees and chances are good that you are going to have to worry about finding those that you can actually trust. This is an issue that comes up again and again because often people do not realize they need to be able to trust their employees much more than they do and they find themselves with serious issues regarding trust before they even know it. So, finding ... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Obinna Heche @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 2:51 AM

There are many things that you have to worry about as you have a business in the world today. Keeping your employees happy is certainly one of the things that you are going to want to focus on. This is especially true if you have gone through the trouble to find employees that you really feel are valuable to you in each and every way. Once you have found the employees that fit into your business, do good work and that you can trust, you simply do not want to lose them because of something that y... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Wolfgang Jaegel @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 2:46 AM

An executive is a highly skilled personnel or a member of a professional body, who is responsible for actions, policies, and regulations of a business organization. In other words, executives are usually high level managers or employees with rare skill sets. In most cases, executives play a dominant role in the decision making processes as well as during the procedures of the introduction of some innovative strategies. In fact, an executive finds a key position in an organization. But, wh... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Wolfgang Jaegel @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 7:01 PM

Asia has now become a hotbed for establishing innovative as well as huge investment businesses. However, many of the Asian business corporations confront a range of difficulties with regard to incessant social shifts, rapid changes in business laws, and global responsibilities. No wonder why there is an increased demand for talented business executives. Hence, developing or coaching executives has now become essential for the success of a business organization in an Asian country. In othe... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Paul Phillips @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 8:21 AM

The idea of a shelf full of dreary policies and procedures that tie everyone down in unnecessary bureaucracy does not usually sound too appealing. It doesn't have to be like that. Splitting the task into two will help work out what you need. First, there are practices that are legislated for and it is necessary to be aware of these and ensure all your people follow them. They normally relate to the provision of a safe and fair workplace and every employer has an obligation to take r... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Ingrid Cliff @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 12:12 AM

Many small to medium sized businesses have part-time team members. Having part-time staff can be great for the business as it helps to get regular tasks done ... but it can also be one of the most challenging work configurations for a manager to manage. For starters, the person is not there all of the time. That means that they miss all of the incidental side discussion and additional task allocation that happens when a person is physically present. You know the sort of conversation ... &... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Kathleen Wiant @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 4:10 PM

Tired of working the 9-5 grind? Struggling to balance work and family? Why not look into alternative work schedules with your employer? More and more companies offer flexible work schedules, or flextime, for their employees. These alternatives help employees balance their jobs, their families, and their personal responsibilities. Flextime is different for everyone and can be used in different ways to fit your lifestyle. Q: I have heard a bit about flextime from my friends but am st... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Kathleen Wiant @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 11:50 AM

Baby Boomers, those Americans born between 1940 and 1960, make up about 50% of the US population. They represent a significant part of the American labor force. These men and women are not ready to stop working and they are set to change the definition of "retirement". Q: What will happen when the Baby Boomer generation retires? Who can replace them? A: This is a pertinent question because one out of every four workers will be reaching the age of retirement in the next ten... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Miriam Boh @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 3:55 AM

If you have built your knowledge and understanding on starting a day care center, your business should be off the ground and become profitable. Once it has become successful, you may need to consider hiring additional help to assist you in the running of your business. Parents expectations are high, and if you are hiring additional child care providers, you need to make sure that the person is the right one. Here are some steps that you need to take when hiring a person: Firstly, y... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Obinna Heche @ Monday, 8th October 2007 @ 2:13 PM

No matter what you are doing for your business or where it is based out of, chances are very good that you are going to have to hire employees and chances are good that you are going to have to worry about finding those that you can actually trust. This is an issue that comes up again and again because often people do not realize they need to be able to trust their employees much more than they do and they find themselves with serious issues regarding trust before they even know it. So, finding ... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Paul Phillips @ Tuesday, 4th September 2007 @ 4:17 PM

The Oxford English Dictionary defines an incentive as "Something that arouses feeling or incites to action". If the only thing that will do this for your employees is money then you have problems. Of course people want financial returns for their work - they have to live and, yes, financial incentives work in many situations, but let's look at some of the other reasons people may come to work. It is worth considering volunteer organizations when we want to look at peoples... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Paul Phillips @ Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 12:39 AM

The Oxford English Dictionary defines an incentive as "Something that arouses feeling or incites to action". If the only thing that will do this for your employees is money then you have problems. Of course people want financial returns for their work - they have to live and, yes, financial incentives work in many situations, but let's look at some of the other reasons people may come to work. It is worth considering volunteer organizations when we want to look at peoples... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Dionisio Gomez @ Friday, 31st August 2007 @ 9:22 PM

This section will give you all of the tools you need for properly evaluating an employee. What makes a good employee? There are several things you can look for during the application and interview processes that will help to ensure you hire good people the first time. The screening process should start with the initial application or resume. One step you definitely shouldn't skip is the background check.Though there may be a small cost involved in this, it's important to ... more...

Business » Human Resources | By Dionisio Gomez @ Friday, 31st August 2007 @ 9:22 PM

This article will give you some great tips for using the Internet to find employees that work well in your business. Make sure you pay attention to everything discussed here because it's important when using the net for employee searching. Our world is becoming more digitized every day, and online venues can be great places to look for good help. However,you will need to be sure you tailor your message to attract the kind of help you need, and you should be prepared to weed ou... more...