Human Resources

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How to tell someone they didn’t get the job

Carmine Palazzo| Apr 26, 2012 8:29 AM
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Telling someone why they didn’t get the job is often something we avoid. But learning how to approach this can have a positive effect, especially for strong candidates. These four tips will help make the process run smoothly.

Category: Human Resources, Management
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What do employees really want?

Christina Bruce| Apr 23, 2012 4:52 PM
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High performing employees always have options. So what is it that causes loyalty to an employer? Research shows a few simple things will keep those superstars right where they are.

Category: Human Resources, Industry News & Insights, Recruitment Challenges
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Four signs of a toxic culture

Renee Sylvestre-Williams| Apr 18, 2012 2:51 PM
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It doesn't take long to discover when a company has a weak culture and has become toxic. These four signs are the most common indicators of a risky work environment.

Category: Human Resources
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Controversial kisses: Some important rules of international etiquette

Jenna Charlton| Mar 13, 2012 10:24 AM
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Every country and culture has different expectations in regard to business customs and etiquette. Here's a look at some of the behaviours that could land you in hot water around the world.

Category: Human Resources
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Three common interview questions you really shouldn’t be asking

Christina Bruce| Feb 23, 2012 12:00 PM
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The most important element of the hiring process is arguably the interview. So what if someone told you that you had it all wrong? One leadership strategist says the way we ask questions is inherently flawed. Find out why.

Category: Human Resources
The hidden messages coded into job descriptions

Warning signs: HR expert reveals the hidden messages coded into job descriptions

Renee Sylvestre-Williams| Feb 23, 2012 9:56 AM
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You have to watch carefully for certain keywords or expressions buried in job description that may sound positive at first but actually have a much darker meaning. Here are some red flags and what they really reveal.

Category: Human Resources
The worst excuses for being late

The 20 worst excuses for coming in late

Colleen Clarke| Feb 21, 2012 11:18 AM
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In a recent survey, 10-20% of employees in the U.S. and Canada stated they are late at least one day a week. Here are some of the stranger ways they've tried to explain it.

Category: Human Resources, Management
10 deadly resume sins

10 deadly resume sins

Elizabeth Bromstein| Jan 18, 2012 2:54 PM
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Wondering why you never hear back after sending your resume to a potential employer? Hiring Managers share the ten things that will make them immediately throw out your resume.

Category: Human Resources
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Are you making these interview mistakes?

Workopolis| Oct 11, 2011 9:26 AM
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Are you guilty of these interview blunders? Watch this VIDEO to see if you're making these major mistakes!

Category: Hiring Advice, Human Resources, Recruitment Challenges
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Do your employees trust you?

Colleen Clarke| Sep 27, 2011 3:00 PM
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A recent study between managers and their employees revealed that 54% find the most important element of a successful working relationship is trust. Do your employees trust you? These five tips can help build trust with your team.

Category: Human Resources, Management

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