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 | Vol. 12 No. 72 - ISSN: 1533-3698 May 28, 2011 Dear People: Employees believe a lot of things that are not true about the workplace. I wrote earlier this month about what is - and what isn't - legally considered to be a hostile work environment. Bullying another employee, despite the many horror stories readers have posted on my site about bullying, is also not illegal in most states unless it involves discrimination against a protected class. I came across an article recently that discussed 10 workplace issues that many employees believe are covered by our legal system, but are not. To introduce you to my new Facebook page, check out the first link to the article at Glassdoor.com, a favorite site of many readers. While I'm sharing links to like this weekend, take a look at the new HR Carnival which is hosted by my colleague Jon Ingham, who writes one of my favorite sites that you need to read. Have a lovely Memorial weekend. I hope you are doing something that you love. I am - writing to you by the Lake Michigan shore. Comments, questions, suggestions? Email Me. Please forward this newsletter, in its entirety, to your colleagues, coworkers and friends, because you want to add value to their work and lives. Regards and wishing you and yours the best this weekend, Susan | |
Say No Thanks - With Care
George Lenard calls them "Dear John" letters. Job searchers call them, "thanks, but no thanks" letters. Many HR folks call them rejection letters. Whatever you call them, do write them. But, write them carefully. What you write - or fail to write - in a rejection letter can get you sued, and more. Read more...
| How to Plan Your Recruiting to Ensure Successful Hires
Do you select new employees based largely on an attractive resume and the candidate's performance at an interview? If so, you are missing the opportunity to use additional recruiting and screening methods that will ensure a superior hire. A good looking resume is often professionally prepared, or, at least professionally reviewed. A positive interview leaves all participants excited about the potential new employee. But, do these steps ensure a successful hire? An employee whose performance will exceed your expectations? Not likely. Read more...
| 10 Best Uses of Your Human Resources Job Searching Time
Not finding the HR job of your dreams? Memorial weekend is a good time to take stock of your job search. These are the 10 best uses of your job searching time. They have the best potential to help you find that elusive HR job.
| Need a Sample Manager Job Description?
Interested in what a manager does? This is a sample job description for a manager. While all manager job descriptions need to be customized to meet the needs of the department or function they lead, this sample manager job description will give you ideas, job content options, and sample phrasing. You can use this job description in your organization.
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