Posts Tagged ‘HR’
New HIRE Act, USA – Restoring Employment
Similar to Canada’s own Economic Action Plan, the United States New HIRE Act, was signed into law by President Obama in March 2010. This Act is designed to provide hiring incentives, reduce unemployment, and stimulate the US economy.
MAJOR NEW HIRE ACT HIGHLIGHTS
Benefits to Employers
Social Security payroll tax exemption - allows employers the ability to provide this [...]
On-boarding - New Hire Orientation
As we know, many firms do not have a consistent and effective on-boarding or new hire orientation program in place?
According to the Human Resource organizations with whom I associate through professional networks, it is clear that new hire orientation is one of the most neglected functions within our firms today.
The orientation process is the firm’s first [...]
Job Search - Working with Recruiters (Part I)
“To achieve successful results, you must first build successful relationships”, Trish Johnson.
In a number of the discussion forums I participate in, it is apparent that the perceptions of both Personnel Agencies and Executive Recruiting firms are ineffectual in the job search process, at best. The same attitude is present for those in the HR profession, in [...]
Mixing it Up – ‘Inter-Office’ Networking
If you are engaged with a medium to large-sized firm, there are likely other divisions’ in the firm, which have piqued your interest and curiosity. I should point out that I am not suggesting that you are dis-satisfied within your current role or group.
It is always a good idea to learn as much as possible [...]
Should your firm pay for your MBA?
Are you considering pursuing your MBA designation? This substantial commitment will involve much time, energy and expense, particularly if your firm does not pay for the total tuition, only a portion, or in some cases, not at all. Have you conducted your due dilgence on this subject?
One would naturally assume that obtaining your MBA will translate to promotions [...]
