With unemployment in a holding pattern, it’s only natural that people will begin to consider opportunities out of their chosen field. Such is the case …
Recruiting and Retention
These posts focus on employee recruiting and retention as part of business leadership and management.
Ask HR Bartender: A Day In the Life of Human Resources
This reader has asked a terrific question: I’m thinking about moving into human resources. I was wondering if you can provide more information, for example …
Don’t Buy a Suit For an Interview
Wait, what?? A recent article posted on MSNBC.com suggested that job seekers wear suits to interviews as a means to stand out in the crowd. …
Using Passport to Accelerate Your Recruiting Efforts
(Editor’s Note: This post is sponsored by TheLadders. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Co-Founder and Company President Alex Douzet. At …
Ask HR Bartender: Developing a Compensation Plan
I received this question from a reader about a subject near and dear to all of us…money. Specifically, our paychecks. We’re a startup company looking …
Ask HR Bartender: Comparing Online and Classroom Education
I was really glad to get this reader question. It addresses what I think is a topic of frequent conversation. Here goes: I have a …
Should Employees Do Self-Appraisals
I got a note from a reader in Saudi Arabia about using self-appraisals in the performance appraisal process. While there continues to be a faction …
