Tag Archives: Clear Expectation
WHAT IS ON YOUR MIND THAT HAS YOU DISTRACTED
This time of year everyone has dozens of things on their minds, and most of us feel that we are going to forget something, which is very likely. I have always been one who makes a list when I have a lot happening. I don’t want to forget anyone or anything. I missed lunch with …
Continue Reading >SHOULD EMPLOYERS AGREE TO EMPLOYEES’ REQUESTS FOR TRAINING? OR WILL EMPLOYEES LEAVE ONCE TRAINED?
As many employers have observed, the millennials and other employees tend to only stay with a company for 2-4 years. The younger generation employees also strongly encourage employers to provide regular training and development. Such trends make it uneasy for employers to quickly agree to training, which does involve a healthy fee and should involve …
Continue Reading >WHAT AREA OF BUSINESS CAN TRIGGER THE BIGGEST BOOST OR COST TO THE BOTTOM LINE?
All businesses have at least 2 or 3 aspects of their businesses, which can either increase or decrease the Bottom Line. Often there is one or two factors within those aspects that are at the root of the problem. One aspect is likely to be “Leadership”. If a leader has not be given realistic or …
Continue Reading >Is Your Employer Supportive of Employee Training
Many employers do not grasp how important training is for employees. Most employees want to succeed at their jobs, as well as make a positive impact on a business. This makes the employee feel that they are making a positive impact. Unfortunately, others don’t grasp how such transitional support can make many to experience a …
Continue Reading >WHAT DO EMPLOYERS WANT & EXPECT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The image and role of human resources has definitely changed over the years. Decades ago HR was referred to as “Personnel” with many of these people being seen as a high-end Administrator, yet making many decisions, which greatly impacted the organization. Selecting employees for most positions would radically influence the business. Later “personnel managers” were gradually …
Continue Reading >INSIGHT FOR JOB SEARCH CANDIDATES
With Charlotte continuing to be such a draw for many people moving, some say we have approximately 60+ people moving to the Metro each day. Imagine that in just 10 days, 600 people could be looking for a job. In 30 days that would be 1800 people in a job search. Obviously, not all of …
Continue Reading >Employers, Encourage and Support Your Professionals Attending Conferences
Fall seems to be a time for business conferences, including the Human Resources annual state conference (i.e. NC SHRM Conference). Many businesses do not value these events, thus the business leader doesn’t necessarily encourage attendance, however, that is very shortsighted. By attending the business/professional conferences, the organization strives to identify and provide topics that addresses …
Continue Reading >WHAT ARE COMPANIES DOING TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE LEADERS?
Think of the best business leader you ever had. What made them so helpful and effective? Did they make it easy for you? Were they extremely friendly and acted more like your “friend” than your superior? What did you learn from this Leader? There are different kinds of “Leaders”, but seldom does a “leader” who …
Continue Reading >TOP 5 PRIORITIES EMPLOYEES SEEK IN EMPLOYERS AND VICE VERSA
Both employees and employers have specific priorities that each seeks in the other as partners in an employment relationship. If each can be honest about these, as well as make a conscious effort to sincerely agree and meet these expectations, their working relationship should be a win-win. Let’s look a t each of their priority …
Continue Reading >What Are the Top Issues & Concerns of Businesses Today
Memorial Day Weekend is a time to reflect on our many blessings and thank those who have contributed to that. That is especially true to thank our relatives who have done everything possible so that we can live in a country with so many freedoms. All are encouraged to thank all those wonderful and generous …
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