Every time a new piece of software comes out, everyone is quick to check it out and jump on the bandwagon of “ooooh, we need this!” A company will spend thousands of dollars to buy the new software, customize it to what they think is their needs and then train everyone on how to use… Continue reading Why Your Company Should Not Use an ATS in Recruiting
Author: BarbBuckner
Barb Buckner is a seasoned Human Resource professional with 20+ years experience partnering with start-ups, family-owned businesses, small/medium-sized corporations and non-profit/ volunteer organizations. She has set up new HR departments and well as revamped existing ones.
She founded TimelessHR Solutions because she found that many managers struggled with how to best relate to and lead their employees and didn’t initially perceive Human Resources as a valued partner in their success. By taking the time to actively listen and understand, Barb found that leaders were more open to her recommendations. She helped them see the full picture and achieve positive results.
Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
I recently had a discussion with a manager as to whether or not the Temporary Staffing employees we use during our busy seasons should be entitled to the same benefits as our long-term employees…and I was shocked at our opposing points of view on the matter. First, what are “Temps? Wikipedia defines it as: Temporary… Continue reading Are All “Employees” Really Created Equal?
Because Its “Tradition” Doesn’t Make It Okay
Last week, a flight attendant made the news in Chicago for taking a picture inside the engine of the plane she was working on and airline employees were all up in arms over the situation because, as they put it, “It’s been a long-standing tradition in our industry.” Translation: They saw nothing wrong with it.… Continue reading Because Its “Tradition” Doesn’t Make It Okay
If Its On the Internet, It Must Be True!
How quick are we to believe what we read and find on the Internet! Remember the State Farm Insurance commercials promoting their mobile app where the girl tells her friend “If it on the Internet, it must be true.” We laugh and roll our eyes at the stupidity of the comment…yet, so many people pass judgment or… Continue reading If Its On the Internet, It Must Be True!
Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
Whether you are a seasoned or new manager – repeat after me: “Overtime is not an award for performance.” Reality: “Overtime” is that necessary evil businesses have to face when a critical job simply needs to get done and it can’t be done within a normal allotted period of time. Yes – employees like overtime… Continue reading Do Not Use Overtime as a “Performance” Award!
Shame on Companies for NOT Hiring Veterans!
Monster.com put out a “Veterans Career Confidence Index” in November 2011 to gauge how both veterans and employers view employing our vets in civilian jobs. At the time, 77% of employers “agreed that veterans or those with prior military experience are prepared for a career transition out of the military.” What a great thing to see… Continue reading Shame on Companies for NOT Hiring Veterans!
A Psychic Side to Every HR Professional
When some people think of HR professionals, they think “paper pushers” or “company rule enforcer.” Others, nickname us the “counselor.” An effective HR professional needs to be – as Mae West put it – fluent in body language as well as a good listener. We have all come across friends and family that “tell us… Continue reading A Psychic Side to Every HR Professional
Employees Skipping Breaks – Why You Should NOT Encourage It
The dynamics of the workplace have changed from employees simply punching a timeclock to this world of “working until the job is done”…regardless of the number of hours it takes. As employers, we push our employees to give 100% and employees, in turn, have had it burned into their brains that they need to give… Continue reading Employees Skipping Breaks – Why You Should NOT Encourage It
“Cough…Cough… I’m Sick” – But Are They Really?
Whether its because the weather is just awful outside and they don’t want to leave the house, they are feeling stressed from the job and tell themselves they need a “mental health day” or they truly have personal issues that need to be taken care of but are afraid to reveal to you, absenteeism in the workplace… Continue reading “Cough…Cough… I’m Sick” – But Are They Really?
Wellness Programs….They Do A Company Good Too!
It’s not the latest corporate “fad” or a substitute for performance raises. Wellness Programs truly are a tool for companies to use to increase productivity among their employees and decrease health care costs…and more should be embracing it! Baseline Magazine did a recent study with the following facts (and the numbers might surprise you!): 70%… Continue reading Wellness Programs….They Do A Company Good Too!
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