Doing HR for the first time? Here’s what to look out for
Being in HR for the first time is especially challenging, because HR is responsible for the well-being of every other department. If you're just starting out and looking for ways to make a meaningful contribution, here are some tips for HR beginners. Get to know your team These are the people you'll be working with, relying on, and reporting to. As a newbie in HR, you should see your team as your allies. They can [...]
Pre-Screen Employees to Make the Right Choice the First Time
When you pre-screen employees before hiring them, you're investing time and effort to avoid wasting time and money later on. Every bad hire costs you and your team resources. Here's how you can use pre-screening to hire right the first time. Keep interviews simple Your interviews should get to the heart of what you need quickly. Pay attention to how they handle hard questions, the language they use, and whether or not they shift blame. [...]
Public Seminar: Strategic Innovation through Critical Thinking
From January 25 to 26, we'll be hosting our popular two-day workshop on Strategic Innovation through Critical Thinking. This seminar is for business leaders, CEOs who want to re-evaluate their corporate strategy and enhance their thinking processes to achieve better results in business. People and businesses aim to be the best in what they do. No matter the type of industry you run or associate yourself with, you always want to have the upper hand. [...]
Public Seminar: Establishing Integrity and Accountability in the Workplace
Join us for a one-day workshop on January 20, 2017 to learn about Establishing Integrity and Accountability in the Workplace. This course will be useful for anyone who wants to have a solid reputation as an ethical and accountable employee. Employees recklessly act but refuse to take responsibility for their actions. Why do we spend so much time and energy looking to pin the blame on someone, usually anyone but ourselves? Fostering workplace integrity and [...]
Public Seminar: Retaining Workforce through Positive Motivation
Join us from January 17 to 18 for a workshop on Retaining Workforce through Positive Motivation. Anyone with a direct report can benefit from being able to effectively motivate people. It’s no secret. Employees who feel they are valued and recognized for the work they do are more motivated, responsible, and productive. This is a two-day workshop to help supervisors and managers create a more dynamic, loyal, and energized workplace. This program is designed specifically [...]