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  • We recently engaged AMA for an onsite class "Leading with Emotional Intelligence." Very positive results from the participants. Your stated objectives are very similar to some of the curriculum we were specifically aiming for in this class... If …
    in Management Skills Training Comment by Pricehcs August 2004
  • Agreed on the cooperation aspect. I've had situations of allegations from our employees where clients have harassed them. I have always found my peers in the client organizations equally zealous in their efforts to follow through on the investigat…
    in Sexual Harassment...or is it? Comment by Pricehcs August 2004
  • A lawyer's contrarian point of view, from this very website... [url]http://www.hrhero.com/hl/072304-ct-praise.shtml?home[/url] #1 thing a consultant shouldn't say: "I could tell you the answer right now, but we're committed to a three month projec…
    in Employee of the Month incentive Comment by Pricehcs July 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-28-04 AT 10:22AM (CST)[/font][br][br]Free HR board. [url]http://www.workforce.com/phpBB/index.php[/url] Just like here (for the next few weeks, at least), membership is free, but required. #1 thing…
    in Employers Forum: Big change coming Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • Agreed (as I am fully 'newslettered' elsewhere). I would be willing to pony up a smaller fee for forum access and participation... #1 thing a consultant shouldn't say: "I could tell you the answer right now, but we're committed to a three month pr…
    in Employers Forum: Big change coming Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • "I have already been told that his performance has been suffering - like forgetting to do things, etc..." Here is your starting point. Deal with the job related issues and address his behavior as it relates to his actual results on the job... Ens…
    in manager who is drinking again..... Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • Although, can one put a price on the time it takes to entertain fellow forumites with a humorous (and harmless) story? Agree with the previous answers given. #1 thing a consultant shouldn't say: "I could tell you the answer right now, but we're co…
    in Unusual Call at Work/What to do? Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • The most classic line I remember on a resume was "I single-handedly revolutionized the real-estate industry!" The guy was a programmer that worked on one of the first websites that brought the MLS information online. Not his idea, not his project,…
    in How long do you think resumes should be? Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • I really like the analogy of the round of golf above (not just because I am an aspiring hacker on the golf course), but because the truth of the matter is that HR is generally a very thankless job. It takes a unique approach in life to deal with: …
    in Am I in the wrong line of work? Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 06-18-04 AT 10:19AM (CST)[/font][br][br]Are you talking about an F-1 Practical Training year authorization or a NAFTA TN-1 year authorization? For the former, you are on a very short leash with the INS,…
    in REVERIFYING EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • You've got another "out" right here. She did not provide you with accurate information on her application. I've seen this situation myself directly. You are hiring for a single, specific engagement, where you new employee will be performing (cons…
    in Rescinding an offer Comment by Pricehcs June 2004
  • [font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 05-28-04 AT 11:44AM (CST)[/font][br][br]We are facing the same situation with driving records. Our insurance vendor is suggesting annual driving record checks for basically the same reason as Shadowfax …
    in Post job credit checks Comment by Pricehcs May 2004
  • After they get done telling you how wonderful the candidate is, I like to say this... "________ sounds like an excellent candidate and I'm sure they would do very well here. Let me ask you this. What is the one thing you know about _________ now…
    in Personal references Comment by Pricehcs May 2004
  • I like this sign... "We aim to please! You aim too, please?" #1 thing a consultant shouldn't say: "I could tell you the answer right now, but we're committed to a three month project..." #-o
    in Bathroom Etiquette Comment by Pricehcs May 2004
  • How about employee satisfaction? Again, like retention, governed by multiple facets of the organization, but, not a bad metric. I agree with the survey approach mentioned above. How about performance management? Timeliness of review process, per…
    in HR Measurements Goals Comment by Pricehcs May 2004
  • We went online with the handbook about 2 years ago. Highly recommend it. During orientation, individuals are required to acknowledge that they have reviewed all of the company policies. Further, we walk through some of the specific "employment la…
    in Employee handbook Comment by Pricehcs March 2004
  • I believe the company was Intel. The scenario,and case outcome that AJ mentions are correct, however. The company cannot forbid an individual from sending emails to its employees at their work email address, however they can block sending IP addre…
    in Fired Employee sending email Comment by Pricehcs March 2004
  • You mention "upper management." What level are you describing? I am aware of some companies that do not track leave banks for executives of companies, as they have ultimately been held accountable to their performance by the CEO or the BoD. As fo…
    in LEAVE BANK/ PAID VACATION Comment by Pricehcs March 2004