"In light of this, HR departments should see them as opportunities in their workplace. These events should not be seen as obstacles or something that distracting employees. Instead these to be viewed as chance to engage employees, drive business…"
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How do you define strategic human resource management?
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What are the worst mistakes hiring managers make?
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Danial Kahn replied to Trevor Usken's discussion Is it appropriate for companies to foster team-building activities for non-work related events?
Enrich Employee Benefits replied to Trevor Usken's discussion Is it appropriate for companies to foster team-building activities for non-work related events?"Completely agree with you here. We would say however, that if the downtime created from this activity filters down and helps to foster a sense of community and closeness between employees, then it's time well spent."
Guy Farmer replied to Trevor Usken's discussion Is it appropriate for companies to foster team-building activities for non-work related events?"I've found it give team building activities the weight and importance they merit by making them free-standing events where everyone focuses exclusively on building skills and practicing positive behaviors. Bonding activities are great but…"
Ranjeet Kumar replied to Trevor Usken's discussion How do you define strategic human resource management?"Strategic HRM is a visionary approach that revolves around designing and executing an organizational internal consistent policies,practices & programs for the fulfillment of its goals,objectives and mission.In common parlance,it is associated…"
"Out there in the distance is a vision - maybe "all employees engaged, productive and coming up with innovative ideas, a fair number of which contribute to success of the organization." Strategy answers the question, "where do we have…"
Nandkumar Dongre replied to Trevor Usken's discussion How do you define strategic human resource management?"Hi...
Strategy is very important. But no one knows what it means. Every professor in the worlds has different version of what strategy means. This keeps them in business but does not help management. In answer to the professorial question…"
How do you define strategic human resource management?
How would you define strategic human resource management, and how important is this practice to the workplace? Does your HR department have "strategic" human resource management strategies in place?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for some help with this - any insight?…See More
What are the worst mistakes hiring managers make?
Over the years I have learned that most hiring managers are pretty poor and under too much pressure to learn from others and from their own mistakes. What have been the worst hiring errors you have seen, whether it be in decision making or interviewing?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for some help with this - any insight?…See More
How do you define strategic human resource management?
How would you define strategic human resource management, and how important is this practice to the workplace? Does your HR department have "strategic" human resource management strategies in place?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for some help with this - any insight?…See More
"Thanks for your response and insight, Victor."
Victor Bowling replied to Trevor Usken's discussion What are the worst mistakes hiring managers make?"I think the most common mistake that managers make when they're looking to hire new staff is to not check references. I've seen this happen so many times and this is something that used to happen under the previous hiring manager at our…"
What are the top 3 issues/trends around HRMS technology today?
What are the macro or micro changes in the marketplace that HRMSproviders should be in tune with?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for some help with this- any insight?http://www.focus.com/questions/human-resources/what-are-top-3-issuestrends-around-hrms-technology-today/?tfso=3870See More
What are the worst mistakes hiring managers make?
Over the years I have learned that most hiring managers are pretty poor and under too much pressure to learn from others and from their own mistakes. What have been the worst hiring errors you have seen, whether it be in decision making or interviewing?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for some help with this - any insight?…See More
What are the latest trends in knowledge management for the enterprise?
I'm looking for research, feedback and insights around KM strategies and tools that are cost effective today. In particular, how can KM support better workforce training and knowledge transfer for job roles and key processes?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for some help with this - any insight?…See More
Recruiting via Social Media
For the most part social media seems to be in everyone’s good graces.It has proven to be a strong marketing and customer service tool, andhas effectively changed the way businesses and customers interact. Whatabout social media in the HR space though? Is it an effective tool forrecruiting new employees? Do you find the quality of recruits comingfrom social networks are better than those coming from a job board(i.e.: Monster, Craigslist, etc.)?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for…See More
Recruiting via Social Media
For the most part social media seems to be in everyone’s good graces.It has proven to be a strong marketing and customer service tool, andhas effectively changed the way businesses and customers interact. Whatabout social media in the HR space though? Is it an effective tool forrecruiting new employees? Do you find the quality of recruits comingfrom social networks are better than those coming from a job board(i.e.: Monster, Craigslist, etc.)?We have a Focus Community member that is looking for…See More
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