What’s in a HR Department Name? The National Cash Register Company created the first Human Resources Department in 1901 following a bitter strike. Then referred to as “personnel,” the new department’s role was largely compliance-based, and focused on record keeping, workplace safety, wage management, and employee grievances. Fast forward to the present. The role of […]
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What do you know about our company? 47% of people that interview for a job have little or no knowledge of the company they are interviewing with. It’s not the interviewers job to educate you on the company – it’s yours. Follow these three easy research tips to prepare a smart answer to the interview question […]
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“Tell me about yourself.” When an interviewer asks you about yourself, he or she doesn’t necessarily want to know where you were born, what your hobbies are or a laundry list of your job skills. In reality this is an extremely important question. What this question really means is, ‘Tell me something that will matter to […]
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After choosing a field you love and getting the education and skills you need to succeed, how do you show employers you’re the perfect candidate? Here are tips on applying for an administrative assistant job: 1. Your Cover Letter For starters, you’ll need an impeccable cover letter. Typically an employer gives each applicant’s resume and […]
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Sometimes you don’t like your coworkers. And other times you don’t like your boss. Which is worse? It doesn’t matter. The truth is that you have to find a way to deal with this issue – fast. Your boss may be the key to your career success so it’s important to establish a relationship as […]
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A New York Times blog post asked the question, “How do you treat your employees?” It’s a simple question, but one we might not always ask ourselves. Instead we prioritize other issues: employee happiness, engagement, and productivity. However, if we really break it down, the key to a successful workforce might be found in your […]
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Every company wants a happy workforce. Offering rewards is just one way to turn those frowns upside down – and one way to motivate employees to do their best work. When it comes to rewards, compensation, benefits, recognition, and appreciation come into play. Companies often forget the importance employees place on those last two items: […]
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When you start a new job, there’s a lot to take in. New policies, procedures, guidelines and the like. In an industrial setting, staying safe on the job is a top priority. That’s why we’re doing an overview of some common workplace safety guidelines for industrial workers. Here’s a refresher course on preventative behaviors that […]
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Writing Good Job Descriptions To Engage Talent While a resume is like a one-page ad for an applicant, a job listing is no different. It’s a chance to not only sell the position but to also sell the company as a great place to work for potential talent. Here are 5 steps you can take […]
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