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……
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.…
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 more value on benefits such as flexible work schedule, professional development, and wellness and preventative health programs.…
Based on our customers’ request for an entry-level coaching & progressive discipline seminar, we are once again going back to the basics. This HR seminar will identify the components of performance management, traits of top coaches, and help introduce or reinforce the importance of ongoing coaching and progressive discipline.…
Welcome to The HR Hub, the Employer Services Corporation (ESC) HR blog. For this inaugural post, we’d like to introduce ourselves and share a little bit about our company, our team, and the purpose of this blog.…