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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

About Human Resources: Creative Staffing at Legoland; Friend Your Boss?

Dear People:

In a client company, a manager had decided that the goal setting components of the performance development planning process were not clearly communicating his goals and expectations to one of his reporting employees. In the manager's mind, the employee was failing. So, he had decided to write a performance improvement plan (PIP) for him which more clearly documented the expected contribution and dates of expected completion of goals.

As employees use the lingo, the employee was placed on a PIP - the kiss of death, first step out the door. Find out more.

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Creative Staffing at Legoland

Looking for creative ways to recruit and test your job candidates? I am a fan of job specific testing because it helps you determine who is really qualified for your open position. The challenge is to come up with legitimate, sensible testing and recruiting methods relevant to your opening. Consequently, I like to hear stories about creative, exciting recruiting methods. Legoland Chicago presented this opportunity for me. Find out more.


Would You Friend Your Boss on Facebook?

My husband joined me on Facebook last year primarily to see pictures of our grandchildren. But, it turns out that he's much more fun than I am and takes photographs to boot. His joining also brought to my mind a frequent debate I hear and see in companies and workplaces. Who should I friend on Facebook and in other social media? Interested in my rules that I live by, especially for employees and coworkers? Here's what I do.

See More About:  social media  networking  linkedin

Think Multitasking Is Productive?

Looking for tips about how to increase your ability to focus on tasks and stay productive at work? One of the problems employees who are multitasking and doing more work face is that they may be, in fact, accomplishing less. Read more...


Working With Generation Y

Has the Generation Y group of young adults now joining the workforce been parented, scheduled, pampered, overseen, and coddled into a tough transition to the workplace? Depending on the Gen Y employee, some have a difficult time adjusting to employment. Others bring skills that all should emulate. Not all Gen Y employees are the same and it is a mistake to paint them all with the same brush. Read more...


 


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