The following is strictly commentary. The comments made here are mine and mine alone, and in no part are related to The Free Management Library. Powerful corporations taking advantage the general population seems to be the stereotype, doesn’t it? Are, we, trainers, helping them do that? I know this sounds somewhat sacrilegious, since I, too, …
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Self-awareness of your work style is crucial for achieving career success. Knowing how you approach tasks, solve problems, and collaborate with others can help you thrive in different work environments. This understanding improves job performance, enhances team dynamics, and helps you align with company culture. In interviews, articulating your work style gives you an edge …
Assessing your career goals and interests is essential to beginning your job search. Reflect on what you want from your next role, such as the position, industry, company size, or the importance of work-life balance. Identify your core skills, strengths, and areas for improvement. Consider how these factors align with your long-term career aspirations. Consider …
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If you want to know how to do payroll for your business the easy way, use payroll software. You can automate everything from gathering employee information on tax forms to calculating, paying, and filing payroll taxes with a quality payroll software solution. Invest in a payroll processing solution that suits your needs to save yourself …
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 …
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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. …
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 …
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.
While us Cavs fans are hoping Gilbert's prediction about the curse are right, Lebron should be hoping it works out in Miami.
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 …
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.
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 …
If you want to know how to do payroll for your business the easy way, use payroll software. You can automate everything from gathering employee information on tax forms to calculating, paying, and filing payroll taxes with a quality payroll software solution. Invest in a payroll processing solution that suits your needs to save yourself …
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 …
Payroll software like OnPay automates each step of the payroll process, making it easier to manage employee payrolls. The program allows you to set aside taxes and other deductibles, automate direct deposits and even maintain accurate and well-organized payroll records. In this OnPay payroll review, you’ll see how it can simplify an otherwise complex process. …
© 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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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. …
During the past twenty years, the landscape of communication has changed. It seems that everyone has a cell phone and a portable internet-enabled device. These devices have been great business tools that have allowed us to get answers quicker and keep informed of important events and news. They have also facilitated the globalization of business and helped us keep track of kids. There are many positive things that have resulted in development of these products.
You get a resignation notice from a top performing manager. You weren't prepared. You have been talking about succession planning, but other priorities got in the way. Now you have the notice. So what do you? This is an important role and will be key to the future success of the company. Knowing the spot can't go vacant, you take a look at the team and offer the position to the top performer. The top performer tells you he's not ready. You know that he will be fine. You tell him that, hand him a set of keys and get busy on those other priorities.
A few months later as I was looking in the mirror, I realized that my skin seemed better that day. In fact, it was almost clear. And even as I stood there with the evidence right in front of me, I wasn't connecting the dots. I wasn't making a connection. As I reached for my make-up, it hit me. I never stopped using the make-up I had used for the past twelve years. I had changed everything else I put on my face, but I was still using the same make-up. What if it was the make-up that was causing my condition? I hadn't even considered it since the product I was using was specifically designed for my condition. But here it was, the evidence right in front of me. I realized that in the previous two days, I hadn't worn any make-up. And now my face was clear (well, almost clear).
Human Resource professionals are often given the task to create performance management systems. One would expect these systems should focus on the individual and organizational performance needed to achieve the organization's targets and goals. However, it seems that often times these systems are counter-productive and result in anything but higher levels of achievement consistently and across all areas of the organization.