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As part of ESC’s HR University, our HR team offers training and support for our customers in the area of recruitment and interviewing skills. Our HR Consultants have extensive experience in this area from their time at ESC as well as in their previous positions. Consequently, they are often asked what to look for in a successful candidate. Below are some some of their tips.…
As summer approaches the temperature is not the only thing rising. Employee dress can also cause many eyebrows to rise during the summer months. Management must remind employees of what the dress code is before they begin to wear questionable clothing into work. Often, when one person gets away with wearing something outside of the dress code, everyone else believes it is acceptable.…
Flexible Schedules on the Rise discussed the advantages and disadvantages of a flexible schedule for employees. Here we will take a look at flexible schedules from the employer’s perspective. Below is a list of advantages and disadvantages for employers who are thinking of offering a flexible schedule as a benefit.…
Many businesses today are focused on being as "smart" as they can with hopes of becoming a leader in their industry. While being "smart" is important, what most business owners don't do is focus on making their organizations "healthy." An organization is healthy when its management, operation, strategy and culture fit together and make sense. The organization that is both smart AND healthy will be the one at a competitive advantage. Organizational health is a crucial opportunity so many businesses overlook.…
The Art of the Phone Interview Managers often dread the amount of time they spend reviewing numerous resumes and applicants for an open position within their company. At ESC, we recommend that applicants be screened prior to an in-person interview. Not only does it save the time of the company, but also the candidates. Screening……
An employee just came back from military leave; however, he did not present orders to the Human Resources Department or his manager. Company policy states that any unpaid leave must first be approved by your manager. Instead he turned in his timecard with a note across the week stating "5 days military leave'. As an employer, do you have the right to be notified when an employee is on military leave?…
Many employers have taken notice that employees today are requesting flexible work options more often. Whether it's telecommuting, a flexible work schedule, a shortened work week, or some other flexible arrangement, these types of benefits are becoming more and more common. When employers are trying to decide if these arrangements would work with their company they need to look at all the advantages and disadvantages to offering flexible work options for employees.…
At ESC, our HR Consultants give advice based on the People Cycle. It starts with the talent and acquisition, which includes recruiting, interviewing, selection, hiring and on-boarding. Then we discuss retention, which includes managing, coaching, developing, and disciplining. The final step in the People Cycle is separation, which usually ends the process unless an unemployment or discrimination claim is made.…
Often, leaders will implement a plan and not pay attention to the "change needs" of their employees. Paying attention to those critical needs can mean the difference between success and failure. In this final part of the three part series, Moving through Change, we will look at communicating change and leading the way through change.…