Member Blog Posts in "human resources"

It is WRONG to Charge Large People More for Health Insurance

posted on August 31, 2010

I was in line at the grocery store today when I noticed the woman behind me eyeing my enchiladas.  Always one to make conversation I said “They are actually really good for frozen food, no preservatives or weird chemicals, and they’re tasty.”She sighed, in what I would call “longing”, and said – “I can’t, I’m on Atkins”.  She paused,  smiled wryly and said “sixth time’s the charm…”. Read more »

Author: Ragen Chastain

Due Diligence

posted on August 30, 2010

As a business strategy consultant, I have seen many organizations violate the trust of their employees by not having documented procedures.  It isn’t enough to tell someone your expectations.  You must document them for permanent record, for training, and for communication.  It doesn’t matter if you have one employee or thousands; each employee expects and deserves to have an environment safe from injustice. Read more »

Author: Penny Crow

The Story of an Organization and Their Struggle to Achieve Operational Efficiency

posted on August 23, 2010

Last fall I arrived at a client hospital site and felt as though I had fallen into the land of Winnie the Pooh.  The manager of the department seemed to focus only on patient privacy issues, very similar to Pooh with his honey. Read more »

Author: Penny Crow

How to Make Your Resume the Ticket to an Interview

posted on July 21, 2010

A great resume is your ticket to an interview. So the question is, “what makes a resume great?” The answer may be different than you think. Unlike a normal ticket, your resume must pass through not just one gatekeeper, but many. And your resume begins its journey as one of hundreds of resumes vying for attention. Read more »

Author: Gary O'Neal

Management and Leadership not even close to the same skill

posted on July 12, 2010

In the not so distant past, I taught and facilitated discussions regarding leadership and management skills. There is an important point to mention about both. First; Management is more task based, skills based around paperwork, forecasts, time management skills etc.. tangible things. Leadership skills- are people based, how you deal with conflict, how you encourage, how do you get someone to stay motivated, understanding how your team solves problems, understanding behavior styles. When the rubber hits the road, leadership is much harder. Why? Read more »

Author: Steve Shire- Shire Commercial Real Estate

Non-Profit Executive Recruiters

posted on June 22, 2010

Does anyone have a good resource for Non-Profit Executive Recruiters? Do they exist? Those that would help non-profits and associations find Develompent talent. If you have a resource, I would like to know. Nationally or in Texas.

Author: Nichole L. Wright

Workforce Analytics: Recruiting via HR and Business Intelligence (BI) Tools

posted on May 12, 2010

Given the struggles many businesses are experiencing during this economic downturn it is becoming increasingly important to hire smart. What does this mean? Read more »

Author: Keith German

Open Letter to Fellow Career Zigzaggers

posted on April 9, 2010

Okay, here I go...out on the proverbial limb. For a while, I've been listening to a very persuasive voice within me that said, "Chris, you're a marketer and that's all you should be doing. Now go out and find marketing-related jobs." Want to know something strange? I'm not really a marketer. Sure, I have a solid grounding in the profession and even have some experience doing it. However, In the end, I'm a mutt, a dabbler, a generalist. I've successfully tackled positions like customer service, sales, data processing, web design, and yes, marketing. Read more »

Author: Chris Bailey

Speaking engagement #3

posted on February 23, 2010

I'm continuing with the idea of "speaking engagement"...not the paid-to-present kind. Read more »

Author: Tim Wright

Protect your identity with this simple action

posted on January 9, 2010

Identity Theft professionals rcommend that we lock our computer when leaving our desk. You can do this by pressing CTRL + ALT + DEL.  This will open the Windows security menu and from there you can click on Lock this Computer.  Or, if your keyboard has the Windows key, hold it down and type L. This will lock the screen instantly. Then when you return, just enter your password and everything will be as you left it.

Author: Lillian Aaron