From a fuzzy idea to a survey to actionable intelligence: How to plan an employee survey to encourage organizational change. Guest Post Written By David Chaudron, PHD David shares his 11 pointers that allow movement from the “Yeah, we need to find out what our employees are thinking” to specific actions based upon the data …
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Employee incentives play a vital role in boosting motivation, increasing engagement, and improving retention within the workplace. A well-designed incentive program shows employees their contributions are valued, fostering loyalty and productivity. These programs can address various needs, from financial rewards to personal growth opportunities. Incentives fall into three major categories: monetary (e.g., bonuses, raises), non-monetary …
There’s a lot that goes into job hunting these days. It can often feel overwhelming – among other things, you’ll need a pristine resume that showcases your skills and accomplishments, a cover letter that describes your interest in a specific position, and an updated LinkedIn profile. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll need to think about …
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In the recruitment lifecycle knowing how to interview potential candidates is a fundamental skill to learn. The interview process takes place after you have either shortlisted qualifying candidates who have applied to your applicant tracking system for your roles. Or you have sourced candidates that meet the criteria of the job you are looking to …
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 47 million people quit their jobs in 2021. Then, roughly 5.4 million new business applications were filed, a 53% increase from 2019. If you’re thinking about joining this entrepreneurial club, several crucial decisions lie ahead. Below are the best states for starting your business. The Best …
One of the biggest expenses for any restaurant is payroll. Modern payroll software platforms for restaurants include features that do the math for you, file your taxes, manage benefits, and even help with hiring new workers. Check out our list and see which of the best restaurant payroll software can help you save money in …
Gusto is a payroll processing software, offering tools to expedite payment processing and tax filing. To rise above the competition, it provides features to make other areas of business management easier as well. This Gusto review uncovers the features that make this platform shine. Our Verdict Gusto at a Glance Gusto packs a lot into …
Contractor payroll is an organized process that enables you to pay independent contractors and freelancers. It is an essential procedure for you if you hire people to perform services for your business. An independent contractor is a temporary employee, while a freelancer is a self-employed, nonpermanent worker. Learn how to manually complete the freelancer payroll …
Executive resume writing businesses pride themselves on ensuring maximum customer satisfaction. A well-written resume should increase the volume of interested calls from hiring managers. This equates to more interviews and ultimately improves the possibility of landing desired roles. Most businesses provide more than one service. They’ll have a specialist writer(s) who will create an engaging …
Square Payroll is an online payroll service specially designed for small businesses. It offers an easy way to manage employees’ paychecks along with seamless timecard imports, automated tax filings, and a range of other helpful features. We’ve thoroughly researched the payroll processing software market on your part to bring you a comprehensive Square Payroll review. …
As promised, here is Part II of Useful Quotes for Training and Education. I have decided, on a whim really, that I will sit down with my new speech students and let them discuss the meaning of the following quotes, and how they might use them in a speech. Of course, there are useful quotes …
In the recruitment lifecycle knowing how to interview potential candidates is a fundamental skill to learn. The interview process takes place after you have either shortlisted qualifying candidates who have applied to your applicant tracking system for your roles. Or you have sourced candidates that meet the criteria of the job you are looking to …
Hopefully by now, you have heard or read enough advice to know that giving me your job description doesn't tell me what I want to know. I need to know what did, how your did, what were you able to accomplish. I need verbs, actions, and results. Simple as that. Sure if you want to list on your resume that you were "employee of the month" that is great, but what I really care about is what you did to earn that recognition and why it was important in your role. If you can give me that in a concise way on your resume, even better. If not, I am going to ask you if you make it to the interview, so be prepared to give the details.
In today’s fast-paced recruitment landscape, an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) has become essential for businesses looking to streamline their hiring process. An ATS is a software designed to automate and simplify recruitment, helping HR teams manage job applications, screen resumes, and coordinate interviews. It categorizes applicants, scores resume based on set criteria, and helps recruiters …
To screen a job applicant, an HR manager has to look carefully through a resume to confirm whether the experiences and skills listed meet the job requirements. When businesses receive hundreds of resumes, dozens of hours can be wasted going through them. To fight this problem, many businesses are now using applicant tracking systems to …
In an effort to mitigate the risk of a bad hiring decision, companies can use multiple tools in their hiring strategy. One of those, background screening, can help identify if your candidate is included in the 56% of applicants that provide false information on their resume.
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The changes in the job market over the past few years have certainly impacted job seekers in a way that many of us have not seen before. For the first time in history, there are four generations of workers in the job market with each generation facing a unique challenge. Whether you are a recent college grad looking for your first opportunity or a victim of downsizing looking for your next career, the job search can be a very frustrating experience.
Who says your failures can’t lead to success? Employers it seems. We are fond of saying, “Failure is not an option.” And “when it’s rough, the tough get going.” That may be a positive result of the United States’ unemployment situation and a lagging economy. Today’s unemployed may have failed in nailing a specific job …
This section of the library provides miscellaneous information that may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of employee laws. Businesses requiring legal advice regarding potential or current litigation should seek …
U.S. Employee Law: Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information about equal opportunity employment laws (EEO) which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an …
The workplace today is filled with its own set of politics and "workplace dynamics" as it sometimes called. There are power structures within the organization both formal and informal. Often times the informal leader has the strongest voice while the formal leader struggles with the very concept of guiding others or having them "follow them."
Topics in U.S. Employee Law: Religious Rights of Employees Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the …
Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of employee laws. Businesses requiring legal advice regarding …
Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of employee laws. Businesses requiring legal advice regarding …
Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information that may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of employee laws. Businesses requiring legal advice regarding …
As mentioned in two previous posts, the paper trail seems to be a concept widely understood by individuals in multiple organizations. The concept is a reality for many and represents how the competing interests in organizations can work against the common goal of the company and its employees.
One of the biggest expenses for any restaurant is payroll. Modern payroll software platforms for restaurants include features that do the math for you, file your taxes, manage benefits, and even help with hiring new workers. Check out our list and see which of the best restaurant payroll software can help you save money in …
Gusto is a payroll processing software, offering tools to expedite payment processing and tax filing. To rise above the competition, it provides features to make other areas of business management easier as well. This Gusto review uncovers the features that make this platform shine. Our Verdict Gusto at a Glance Gusto packs a lot into …
Contractor payroll is an organized process that enables you to pay independent contractors and freelancers. It is an essential procedure for you if you hire people to perform services for your business. An independent contractor is a temporary employee, while a freelancer is a self-employed, nonpermanent worker. Learn how to manually complete the freelancer payroll …
Square Payroll is an online payroll service specially designed for small businesses. It offers an easy way to manage employees’ paychecks along with seamless timecard imports, automated tax filings, and a range of other helpful features. We’ve thoroughly researched the payroll processing software market on your part to bring you a comprehensive Square Payroll review. …
SurePayroll is a payment processing app designed to take the stress and guesswork out of paying your employees. This SurePayroll review takes a look at the software’s top features and what makes it worth considering for your small business. Our Verdict SurePayroll at a Glance SurePayroll stands tall as one of the best payroll options …
Managing the administrative side of your business is never easy. Today, there are lots of powerful tools that help keep admin tasks more feasible. An essential part of a company’s operations is how it facilitates its payroll services. Instead of outsourcing your payroll, you can save on costs and time by using an online payroll …
Running payroll might look simple, but it’s considered one of an organization’s most complex administrative functions. Using the right payroll software can streamline the whole accounting process. ADP is a popular payroll solution, but there may be an ADP payroll alternative that better suits your company. ADP has a strong history of providing solutions for …
If you own a small business with multiple hourly workers, it’s essential to convert minutes for payroll when your employees work partial hours. Converting their time worked to exact minutes prevents a lot of payroll problems in the future. It also provides accurate wage distribution to ensure your employees aren’t overpaid or underpaid. How to …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Suggested Pre-Reading Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Sections of This Topic Include Traditional Performance Management Process Problems With Traditional Approach Progressive Approaches to Performance Management Traditional Performance Management Process Whether for organizations, teams or …
The emergence of the team idea can be traced back to the late 1920s and early 1930s with the now classic Hawthorne Studies. These involved a series of research activities designed to examine in-depth what happened to a group of workers under various conditions. After much analysis, the researchers agreed that the most significant factor …
This quick team building exercise gets small teams to communicate when they can’t see one another or their progress. Communication is the key to success with this team building exercise Overview The challenge is to take a length of rope and lay it out on the ground to make a perfect square. Throughout the task …
Many leaders and organizations bring in a team building expert when things are going horribly wrong, feel better for a day or two and predictably go back to the same old type of interactions. This approach gives team building a bad name or makes it appear ineffective when it can actually be a powerful tool …
Performance Management: Understanding the Process Much of the information on this topic is adapted from the books Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Information on this topic describes the foundational performance management a process that underlies Employee Performance Management, Team Performance Management and …
Optimizing Application Performance: Planning for Success © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading Performance Management: Traditional and Progressive Approaches Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Approaches to Developing a Performance Plan NOTE: The term “domain” in the following refers …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Suggested Pre-Reading Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Sections of This Topic Include 4 Key Benefits of Performance Management 15 Other Benefits Concerns 4 Key Benefits of Performance Management 1. PM focuses on results, rather …
Selecting Performance Measurements: Guidelines for Any Application Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Suggested Pre-Reading Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Sections of This Topic Include Guidelines for Selecting Measurements Myths About Measurements Examples of Measurements General Resources Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Performance Management: …
In businesses large or small, it can be difficult to stay on top of everything that’s going on. Having a firm understanding of productivity and budgeting can spell the difference between success and failure. The best project management software with time tracking offers more than just time tracking in real time. Automating time tracking can …
As promised, here is Part II of Useful Quotes for Training and Education. I have decided, on a whim really, that I will sit down with my new speech students and let them discuss the meaning of the following quotes, and how they might use them in a speech. Of course, there are useful quotes …
Ideas for Improving Any Training and Development Plans © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Planning — Some Considerations for Developing the Training and Development Plan …
Best Practices for Effective Training with Learners Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Implementing Your Training Plan Key Considerations During Implementation Wise Advice for Any Trainer Additional Resources to Guide Implementation of Your Training Plan Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Implementing Training Plans In addition to …
Guidelines for Successful Peer Learning © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include What is Peer Learning? What Are the Benefits of Peer Learning? What Are Some Forms of Peer Learning? How Do I Develop a Peer Learning Program? Various Additional Perspectives On Peer Learning Also consider Related Library …
Directions for Learners to Complete This Training Plan Complete this training plan by following the guidelines in the document Complete Guidelines to Design Your Training Plan. Learners may modify this framework to suit their nature and needs. Name of Learner: Approval (if applicable): Time Frame Start date: Completion date: Funding Requirements (See budget at the …
Everyone who follows this blog knows that I tend to take a softer approach to training that at times may not seem as traditional or as typical of the training principles you are taught in school. I also don’t tend to weigh my page down with off-the-shelf products, although guest writers are more than welcome …
What is Professional Development? I began this article by looking again at the differences between professional development vs training, or trainers and teachers. In A Look at the Education vs Experience Debate and in an earlier post, What’s the Difference Between Training and Teaching, I made a few comparisons. This time, I thought it might …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include General Information Accelerated Learning Adaptive Learning Blended Learning Inquiry and Reflection Loops of Learning Social Learning and Networked Learning Virtual Learning (Distance Learning) (Online Learning) Organizational and Group Learning Also consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related …
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Give your team a mid-week opportunity to celebrate. A poll carried out among British workers suggested that we are at our best at precisely 11.33 am on a Tuesday. Mondays are spent recovering from the weekend and coping with the realisation that there is a full working week ahead, but by Tuesday morning most of …
This is the first in a new series called tips and tricks. Supervising others is one of the most difficult jobs one can have; it is also one of the most important. Below is a list of tips for supervising others that I picked up along my career path. What can you add?
Remember seeing those ads while in college, “Teach English in a foreign country?” They sounded so tempting. However, they became less tempting as time went on. But you did notice that it seemed the neat thing to do at the time. And it was. When you’re 25. No amount of preparation is going to help …
When your business grows to the point where you need to start hiring people to work for you, you know you’re doing well. It means you’re growing, and it’s a big step forward in terms of just how successful your business can be.
It also means you need to spend some time figuring out exactly what those employees are going to do, and how they’re going to do it. Do you need part-time employees? Full-time? Do you need occasional help? How you answer those questions will help determine how those employees are classified.
Recently, I got asked another question and the answer required a little more thought on my part. One of my HR students asked, "How do you know so much about this stuff?" After thinking about that for a couple of days, I discovered that the answer is that I am a true student of HR and all things related to people in the workplace. I read a lot of books, I read a lot of articles, I spend a great deal of time on websites, I attend professional development seminars and conferences, I teach HR, and I am actively involved in my local ASTD chapter. I am constantly seeking the most up to date information and I love research on the topic. I am a true HR Nerd.
I decided to mull this over this morning. If you’ve been to this site before you can certainly find both. I believe I tend more toward commentary. “How-to” is easier to come by and you don’t have to really know anything about training just where to find a piece where someone else tells you how …
An article by guest blogger, Carter McNamara: About Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD ~ Carter, of Authenticity Consulting, LLC, has helped organizations across the nation to design Action Learning programs. Typically Mentioned Outcomes from Action Learning The peer-based Action Learning process is known worldwide as a straightforward, yet powerful approach to personal, professional and organization development. …