Many human resource professional are intimated by a 200 question detailed HR exam. Everything for employee motivation, learning and leadership to Samuel Gompers will be covered on the exam. Very few people would know all the knowledge base covered unless they have prior training in human resources. Consider using some type of review program before you go in to sit for the exam because the details about labor unions history, key figures, laws, compensation and so on are things that most people just would not know. The exam is based on the entire human resource body of knowledge and can be quite comprehensive.
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The type of advertising selected is largely determined by the type of job and applicant sought, and the amount of available budget for the recruitment campaign.
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Recruitment companies everywhere right now are scrambling to find companies hiring. The economy is in such a state that any lead will help to generate additional business and build confidence in existing clients. However, with so few jobs and so many searching for them, the prospects can be tough. So, there are a few things you should keep in mind when seeking companies hiring that can make the process much easier.
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Conducting background checks is indispensable these days especially in hiring employees and getting nannies. It is also useful in checking out people's backgrounds especially if you are into online dating and you want to check out the other person.
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If you have employees, one of the key policies you need is a Social Media Policy to help guide them on what is acceptable behaviour online (and to help protect your company's reputation).
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When clients ask about pay issues, quite often they jump straight to paying "bonuses" to reward performance. Let's start off with some definitions we use.
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Work can be stressful at the best of times, so longer hours on the job often mean more stress and, as a result, more work-related injuries. These can include muscle and joint pain resulting from long hours sitting in the same position, repetitive strain injuries from performing (as the name suggests) repetitive tasks, work errors due to stress and fatigue, and illnesses aggravated by stress, including physical problems such as colds and flus and mental health problems like depression and anxiety.
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Tammy Erickson of Harvard Business Online wrote an article titled, "Ten Reasons Gen Xers Are Unhappy at Work", which highlights how Generation X perceives "most corporate careers paths narrow' at the top."
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These days, an employee criminal background check is a routine part of the interviewing process. There are many companies and organizations that are required to do one of these background checks on potential employees. Potential government workers are always subject to one of these background checks before hire.
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Work site wellness for their employees, employers are discovering, is good for the health of their businesses as well. Health and wellness programs help to cut the costs associated with poor employee health, which include absenteeism, loss of productivity and poor work quality.
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