http://www.hexamail.com/news2web BdDell Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:13:17 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/erearticles/~3/OqxyN8p0JNg/ Let’s get real here. Anyone who thinks LinkedIn is in the doghouse when it comes to recruiting the best talent isn’t a real recruiter, or they don’t know the difference between active and passive candidates, or they think sourcing is recruiting. So I’m going to use this article (and this webcast) to set the record [...] Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:26:59 ERE Articles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/erearticles/~3/yjPKxJwT0mc/ While running the executive recruiting department for a Fortune 50 company, I once overheard a conversation between two people at a well-known coffee bar. Based on their dialog, they were executives from my company’s main competitor and were discussing a candidate they had just interviewed. Said candidate was a high-potential executive at my Fortune 50, [...] Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:19:45 ERE Articles http://humanresources.about.com/b/2011/08/28/hr-department-and-profitability.htm The role of the Human Resources department is the subject of much discussion in recent years. I've often argued that HR staff belong at the executive table helping with strategy and the business. But, this argument assumes that the HR staff are thoroughly immersed in the business of the organization and the financials. Too long have people argued that the organization is devaluing the potential of HR staff to contribute. Sure there is some of that in organizations. Many retain a traditional view that HR means administration and error-free transactions. But, it's the HR department members themselves who need to change this world view. HR staff need to re-educate management and themselves about their potential contribution to the business. Robert Furlong (pictured above) and Kenneth W. Moore (pictured right), discuss this issue and suggest that HR as a profit center would transform the field - and the organization's view of the HR department. Groundwork must be accomplished first. What would you do if you had an HR employee in 2011 who could improve the company's profit margins, positively impact the cost of goods sold, lower the day's sales outstanding, and increase the price/earning ratio while liquidating overhead costs to the business. Plus, the HR department can make all of these contributions and still deliver flawless transactional and traditional HR services. Most CEOs would react in two ways: Why is this employee wasting his or her time in the HR department? Why haven't I demanded enough from the HR department in the past? Find out more in The Human Resources Department as a Profitability Factor . Images Copyright Robert Furlong and Kenneth W. Moore More About HR and Business How to Do HR Strategic Planning Develop an HR business Plan Create Value With HR Measures More About the Changing Role of Human Resources How to Get a Seat at the Executive Table <a href=" The New Roles of the HR Professional HR as Product: Be the Brand of Choice New Role for HR: Support Your Company's Brand What Does a Human Resources Manager, Generalist, or Director Do? Connect with Susan: LinkedIn &#124; Facebook &#124; Google+ Twitter: @AboutHR &#124; @SusanHeathfield Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:00:45 Human Resources http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/erearticles/~3/k81--Jn1DlA/ From the giant IPO-bound staffing firm Staffmark Holdings, to Indianapolis&#8217; 14-person HR services firm FlashPoint, 156 self-described human resource companies made the annual Inc. list of the 5,000 fastest growing businesses in the U.S. Inc. ranks the companies, all privately held, by growth rate; the faster revenue increased over three years, the higher the company [...] Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:18:46 ERE Articles http://humanresources.about.com/b/2011/08/25/what-do-hr-professionals-do.htm Need basic information about what Human Resources professionals do on the job? HR is a complicated, challenging career that requires knowledge and competence in a variety of workplace topics. HR professionals have to know everything from labor law to conflict resolution to how to manage people. It's no wonder that it's a challenging career with good job prospects and earnings . Because basic questions come my way so often, I have developed an overview of what a Human Resources Generalist, Manager, or Director does , HR FAQs and HR definitions on the site. Have a look at my take on what Human Resource (HR) Generalists, HR Managers, HR Associates, and HR Directors do; they're completely rewritten for the current changing role of HR. I'd like your feedback, too. Image Copyright Peter Chen Need Input I've been developing a series of articles and guides for the beginning HR professional, perhaps the person who starts an HR ofice, or is in charge of HR for the first time. I get increasing numbers of emails asking for more resources for this group and also for the small business owner who finds that he or she has to begin hiring employees. I could use your assistance to flesh out an outline of the content this audience will find useful as they begin their journey in HR services. I'm starting with how to hire employees and how to pay employees. Please email, comment below, or post in the Forum if you have thoughts about what newcomers need. What would have helped you get started? More About HR Job Descriptions How to Develop a Job Description Human Resources Assistant Job Description Human Resources Generalist Job Description HR Manager Job Description Human Resources Director Job Description Human Resources Recruiter Job Description Connect with Susan: LinkedIn &#124; Facebook &#124; Google+ Twitter: @AboutHR &#124; @SusanHeathfield Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:30:21 Human Resources http://humanresources.about.com/b/2011/08/23/like-smart-casual-attire-for-work.htm Interested in smart casual as a way to dress for work? I had never heard of a dress code called smart casual until a reader asked me if I planned to cover it in my dress codes section . So, I went on a mission to find out what they were talking about, and indeed, smart casual is another way to dress for work. In fact, if you're a manager, a Human Resources staff person, or an individual who aspires to move up in your organization, I'd recommend smart casual attire at work. I've never seen a smart casual official dress code in the workplace, but I have observed many employees who dress smart casual. Long term advice for employees has always been: dress for the job you want, not the one you have. This is often evidenced in smart casual dressing by the employees who take this advice seriously. Employees representing the casual company at career fairs, college advisory board meetings, and similar events also step up their look a notch and dress in smart casual attire. Employees in a business casual environment in senior positions also frequently dress in what I would describe as smart casual. The addition of a jacket or nicer pants makes an employee's appearance stand out. I've often noticed professors and conference presenters dress in smart casual dress, too. Smart casual attire gives Human Resources staff a more casual look but retains just a hint of authority and responsibility in a casual or business casual workplace. HR staff in smart casual attire look like individuals who senior leaders can take seriously and regard professionally. At the same time, the smart casual look is not too distancing for relationships with employees. Enjoy some business casual photos , formal dress code photos , and casual dress code photos , too. There is a difference and you will want to pick the work attire that will help you project both who you are and where you want to be on your workplace organization chart . Image Copyright Tanya Constantine / Getty Images Connect with Susan: LinkedIn &#124; Facebook &#124; Google+ Twitter: @AboutHR &#124; @SusanHeathfield Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:00:54 Human Resources http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/erearticles_louadler/~3/7etRI_X3TZc/ I’m concerned that most corporate recruiters don’t understand what it really takes to recruit passive candidates. In three minutes, I think you’ll agree. If you’re looking for candidates where the demand for talent outstrips supply, the ability to recruit top passive candidates will now be more difficult than ever. Those people with good jobs will [...] Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:59:09 Lou Adler http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/erearticles_kevinwheeler/~3/6oaIHe2ATx4/ Negotiating the conditions of employment, hedging one job with another, being wary of accepting full-time jobs that put at risk other work or that compromise skill &#8212; those are becoming the normal patterns for accomplished professionals. Individuals are finding new freedoms and exploring their own capacity and taste for change and entrepreneurism. Some organizations are [...] Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:46:41 Kevin Wheeler