Credit reports do not necessarily say much that can be directly helpful in hiring decisions. However, a credit report can alert you to questionable behavior patterns in a person´s past. A person´s credit report can also alert you to factual inconsistencies listed in a job application or resume. But, you should recognize the limitations of such information and use it mainly to weed out applicants with extreme financial behavior patterns that may indicate a lack of personal responsibility or a lack of stability.
Words: 450 Downloads: 1 Category: Human Resources By: Compulsive PragmatistThis article discusses Frederick Herzberg´s Two Factor Theory of Motivation. It looks firstly at Hygiene Factors, which cause dissatisfaction at work. Motivators, those aspects of a job which give employees satisfaction and motivate them to perform, are then discussed. There are examples of ways in which managers can ensure that Hygiene Factors are present and that Motivators are used to facilitate a motivating workplace.
Words: 994 Downloads: 1 Category: Human Resources By: S. Le-FevreThis is a timely article on how many unemployed recent grads are offering their services to small and large companies as full-time interns, and how this arrangement is benefiting cash-strapped companies looking for experienced labor, as well as the interns, who get their foot in the door with an opportunity to prove their value.
Words: 1033 Downloads: 0 Category: Human Resources By: BizNewsGroupEven when the economy is weak, a shortage of qualified workers exists in certain industries. If you are experiencing such a shortage, you might want to consider looking overseas for help. The H-1B visa is designed for US employers seeking to hire overaseas workers.
Words: 597 Downloads: 0 Category: Human Resources By: Bob MilesLow employee morale can ultimately cost your business a fortune in lower productivity, mistakes, and employee absences. This article explains how the low morale can affect every employee in the workplace and provides business managers with practical suggestions for changing the atmosphere to create positive employee morale. All business managers who deal with employees should read this informative article.
Words: 690 Downloads: 0 Category: Human Resources By: HayleyWriterThis article summarises the work of Meredith Belbin on Team Roles. It gives descriptions of each of the nine roles identified by Belbin in 1981 and 1988. The characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of each role are given in terms of their part in building a complete and efficient team.
Words: 714 Downloads: 0 Category: Human Resources By: S. Le-Fevre