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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……
As an employer, do you have the right to be notified when an employee is on military leave? By Kristen Kelly, HR Specialist Q: 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……
Should your company offer a more flexible schedule? By Kristen Kelly, HR Specialist 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……
The People Cycle Starts with Talent Acquisition Liz Warren, EVP of HR, ESC 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……
Moving through Change: Part III of III 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……
What Every Employer Needs to Know This complimentary cnteractive breakfast seminar was hosted by ESC and Gross Shuman on March 30th, 2017 at The Saturn Club. Panelists: Liz Warren, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, ESC Rachael Brown, Director of Business Development, ESC Hugh Carlin, Partner, Gross Shuman Trevor Torcello, Partner, Gross Shuman Facilitated……
Moving through Change: Part II of III Sometimes we’re lucky enough to have some control over change but more often than not we have to accept it and make the best of it. People often find themselves using a lot of their energy against change – they should ask themselves why? Would they be better……
Moving through Change: Part I In today’s world change is constant! Whether in the workplace or in our personal lives change is always taking place. Some people enjoy change and embrace it while many others resist change or try to halt the progress of it. Change comes in many different forms: a new baby, changing……
Importance of Traditional Benefits on the Decline It looks like the benefits employees value most may be changing. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), employees are expected to place less value on some of the more traditional benefits such as health care, retirement programs and leave . Instead, employees are predicted to place……