As a blogger, I get ideas for my blogs from pretty much anywhere. Even as a university professor, I am sometimes piqued by something said or a student assignment. In this case, it is a very basic assignment to get my English students to think about the question: Can computers grade essays? Why is this …
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Knowledge management software provides a centralized information-sharing, collaboration, and communication platform to help remote teams stay connected and engaged. Remote work environments pose unique challenges to organizations regarding knowledge management. The lack of interaction and physical proximity can hinder communication and collaboration. This makes it difficult to capture and share knowledge effectively. That is why …
Construction businesses with employees rely on payroll to ensure everyone gets paid in a timely manner. The payroll process can be daunting, but there are a handful of software options available to facilitate things. This article covers the best construction payroll software and why you should consider picking one up for your business. Features and …
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If you want to know how to do payroll for your business the easy way, use payroll software. You can automate everything from gathering employee information on tax forms to calculating, paying, and filing payroll taxes with a quality payroll software solution. Invest in a payroll processing solution that suits your needs to save yourself …
In the recruitment lifecycle knowing how to interview potential candidates is a fundamental skill to learn. The interview process takes place after you have either shortlisted qualifying candidates who have applied to your applicant tracking system for your roles. Or you have sourced candidates that meet the criteria of the job you are looking to …
One of the biggest expenses for any restaurant is payroll. Modern payroll software platforms for restaurants include features that do the math for you, file your taxes, manage benefits, and even help with hiring new workers. Check out our list and see which of the best restaurant payroll software can help you save money in …
Gusto is a payroll processing software, offering tools to expedite payment processing and tax filing. To rise above the competition, it provides features to make other areas of business management easier as well. This Gusto review uncovers the features that make this platform shine. Our Verdict Gusto at a Glance Gusto packs a lot into …
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, around 47 million people quit their jobs in 2021. Then, roughly 5.4 million new business applications were filed, a 53% increase from 2019. If you’re thinking about joining this entrepreneurial club, several crucial decisions lie ahead. Below are the best states for starting your business. The Best …
Contractor payroll is an organized process that enables you to pay independent contractors and freelancers. It is an essential procedure for you if you hire people to perform services for your business. An independent contractor is a temporary employee, while a freelancer is a self-employed, nonpermanent worker. Learn how to manually complete the freelancer payroll …
Square Payroll is an online payroll service specially designed for small businesses. It offers an easy way to manage employees’ paychecks along with seamless timecard imports, automated tax filings, and a range of other helpful features. We’ve thoroughly researched the payroll processing software market on your part to bring you a comprehensive Square Payroll review. …
SurePayroll is a payment processing app designed to take the stress and guesswork out of paying your employees. This SurePayroll review takes a look at the software’s top features and what makes it worth considering for your small business. Our Verdict SurePayroll at a Glance SurePayroll stands tall as one of the best payroll options …
In the recruitment lifecycle knowing how to interview potential candidates is a fundamental skill to learn. The interview process takes place after you have either shortlisted qualifying candidates who have applied to your applicant tracking system for your roles. Or you have sourced candidates that meet the criteria of the job you are looking to …
Hiring can be a time-consuming process that costs a lot of money and distracts your team from the goal of your business. The right applicant tracking system (ATS) can save time and generate better results from the candidate pool while streamlining the recruiting process. This helps you find the right candidates faster and your team …
Hopefully by now, you have heard or read enough advice to know that giving me your job description doesn't tell me what I want to know. I need to know what did, how your did, what were you able to accomplish. I need verbs, actions, and results. Simple as that. Sure if you want to list on your resume that you were "employee of the month" that is great, but what I really care about is what you did to earn that recognition and why it was important in your role. If you can give me that in a concise way on your resume, even better. If not, I am going to ask you if you make it to the interview, so be prepared to give the details.
To screen a job applicant, an HR manager has to look carefully through a resume to confirm whether the experiences and skills listed meet the job requirements. When businesses receive hundreds of resumes, dozens of hours can be wasted going through them. To fight this problem, many businesses are now using applicant tracking systems to …
In an effort to mitigate the risk of a bad hiring decision, companies can use multiple tools in their hiring strategy. One of those, background screening, can help identify if your candidate is included in the 56% of applicants that provide false information on their resume.
The changes in the job market over the past few years have certainly impacted job seekers in a way that many of us have not seen before. For the first time in history, there are four generations of workers in the job market with each generation facing a unique challenge. Whether you are a recent college grad looking for your first opportunity or a victim of downsizing looking for your next career, the job search can be a very frustrating experience.
While us Cavs fans are hoping Gilbert's prediction about the curse are right, Lebron should be hoping it works out in Miami.
Are interested in working in Netflix? Do you think that talent is your number one priority in HR? Then you shouldn't apply at Netflix. In a current job posting on their website, Netflix clearly spells out what they are and are not looking for in a Director-HR. The message is short and doesn't mention anything about company benefits or essential functions. But, it is effective. It is to the point and my guess is that it will weed out a number of candidates that don't fit.
The workplace today is filled with its own set of politics and "workplace dynamics" as it sometimes called. There are power structures within the organization both formal and informal. Often times the informal leader has the strongest voice while the formal leader struggles with the very concept of guiding others or having them "follow them."
As mentioned in two previous posts, the paper trail seems to be a concept widely understood by individuals in multiple organizations. The concept is a reality for many and represents how the competing interests in organizations can work against the common goal of the company and its employees.
Topics in U.S. Employee Law: Religious Rights of Employees Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the …
As mentioned previously, overcoming the myth of the "paper trail" requires building a performance culture.
So what do you say when an employee asks, “What’s the policy regarding [insert any random employee concern here]? If the answer starts with, “Well, the handbook says […], but we usually we just do it this way. Then you may be in trouble.
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U.S. Employee Law: Equal Opportunity Employment (EEO) Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD This section of the library provides miscellaneous information about equal opportunity employment laws (EEO) which may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an …
This section of the library provides miscellaneous information that may be helpful as an overview of various aspects of business law in the United States of America. Businesses designing personnel policies should obtain advice from an attorney specializing in the area of employee laws. Businesses requiring legal advice regarding potential or current litigation should seek …
If you want to know how to do payroll for your business the easy way, use payroll software. You can automate everything from gathering employee information on tax forms to calculating, paying, and filing payroll taxes with a quality payroll software solution. Invest in a payroll processing solution that suits your needs to save yourself …
One of the biggest expenses for any restaurant is payroll. Modern payroll software platforms for restaurants include features that do the math for you, file your taxes, manage benefits, and even help with hiring new workers. Check out our list and see which of the best restaurant payroll software can help you save money in …
Gusto is a payroll processing software, offering tools to expedite payment processing and tax filing. To rise above the competition, it provides features to make other areas of business management easier as well. This Gusto review uncovers the features that make this platform shine. Our Verdict Gusto at a Glance Gusto packs a lot into …
Contractor payroll is an organized process that enables you to pay independent contractors and freelancers. It is an essential procedure for you if you hire people to perform services for your business. An independent contractor is a temporary employee, while a freelancer is a self-employed, nonpermanent worker. Learn how to manually complete the freelancer payroll …
Square Payroll is an online payroll service specially designed for small businesses. It offers an easy way to manage employees’ paychecks along with seamless timecard imports, automated tax filings, and a range of other helpful features. We’ve thoroughly researched the payroll processing software market on your part to bring you a comprehensive Square Payroll review. …
SurePayroll is a payment processing app designed to take the stress and guesswork out of paying your employees. This SurePayroll review takes a look at the software’s top features and what makes it worth considering for your small business. Our Verdict SurePayroll at a Glance SurePayroll stands tall as one of the best payroll options …
Managing the administrative side of your business is never easy. Today, there are lots of powerful tools that help keep admin tasks more feasible. An essential part of a company’s operations is how it facilitates its payroll services. Instead of outsourcing your payroll, you can save on costs and time by using an online payroll …
Payroll software like OnPay automates each step of the payroll process, making it easier to manage employee payrolls. The program allows you to set aside taxes and other deductibles, automate direct deposits and even maintain accurate and well-organized payroll records. In this OnPay payroll review, you’ll see how it can simplify an otherwise complex process. …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Suggested Pre-Reading Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Sections of This Topic Include Traditional Performance Management Process Problems With Traditional Approach Progressive Approaches to Performance Management Traditional Performance Management Process Whether for organizations, teams or …
Many leaders and organizations bring in a team building expert when things are going horribly wrong, feel better for a day or two and predictably go back to the same old type of interactions. This approach gives team building a bad name or makes it appear ineffective when it can actually be a powerful tool …
Performance Management: Understanding the Process Much of the information on this topic is adapted from the books Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Information on this topic describes the foundational performance management a process that underlies Employee Performance Management, Team Performance Management and …
Optimizing Application Performance: Planning for Success © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Strongly Suggested Pre-Reading Performance Management: Traditional and Progressive Approaches Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Approaches to Developing a Performance Plan NOTE: The term “domain” in the following refers …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from Field Guide to Consulting and Organizational Development Suggested Pre-Reading Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Sections of This Topic Include 4 Key Benefits of Performance Management 15 Other Benefits Concerns 4 Key Benefits of Performance Management 1. PM focuses on results, rather …
The emergence of the team idea can be traced back to the late 1920s and early 1930s with the now classic Hawthorne Studies. These involved a series of research activities designed to examine in-depth what happened to a group of workers under various conditions. After much analysis, the researchers agreed that the most significant factor …
Selecting Performance Measurements: Guidelines for Any Application Assembled by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD Suggested Pre-Reading Overview of Performance Management Process for any Application Sections of This Topic Include Guidelines for Selecting Measurements Myths About Measurements Examples of Measurements General Resources Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Performance Management: …
I am a working actor and a working trainer. For both professions, you could say I am a performance critic. In my other life as a psychologist, I see a wide range of similarities. Instead of comparing business and theatre definitions of performance, I thought a good way to present this issue is to highlight …
In businesses large or small, it can be difficult to stay on top of everything that’s going on. Having a firm understanding of productivity and budgeting can spell the difference between success and failure. The best project management software with time tracking offers more than just time tracking in real time. Automating time tracking can …
As promised, here is Part II of Useful Quotes for Training and Education. I have decided, on a whim really, that I will sit down with my new speech students and let them discuss the meaning of the following quotes, and how they might use them in a speech. Of course, there are useful quotes …
Best Practices for Effective Training with Learners Sections of This Topic Include Preparation for Implementing Your Training Plan Key Considerations During Implementation Wise Advice for Any Trainer Additional Resources to Guide Implementation of Your Training Plan Also, consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related to Implementing Training Plans In addition to …
Ideas for Improving Any Training and Development Plans © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Adapted from the Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business and Field Guide to Leadership and Supervision for Nonprofit Staff. Sections of This Topic Include Introduction Planning — Some Considerations for Developing the Training and Development Plan …
Guidelines for Successful Peer Learning © Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include What is Peer Learning? What Are the Benefits of Peer Learning? What Are Some Forms of Peer Learning? How Do I Develop a Peer Learning Program? Various Additional Perspectives On Peer Learning Also consider Related Library …
Everyone who follows this blog knows that I tend to take a softer approach to training that at times may not seem as traditional or as typical of the training principles you are taught in school. I also don’t tend to weigh my page down with off-the-shelf products, although guest writers are more than welcome …
Directions for Learners to Complete This Training Plan Complete this training plan by following the guidelines in the document Complete Guidelines to Design Your Training Plan. Learners may modify this framework to suit their nature and needs. Name of Learner: Approval (if applicable): Time Frame Start date: Completion date: Funding Requirements (See budget at the …
What is Professional Development? I began this article by looking again at the differences between professional development vs training, or trainers and teachers. In A Look at the Education vs Experience Debate and in an earlier post, What’s the Difference Between Training and Teaching, I made a few comparisons. This time, I thought it might …
© Copyright Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Sections of This Topic Include General Information Accelerated Learning Adaptive Learning Blended Learning Inquiry and Reflection Loops of Learning Social Learning and Networked Learning Virtual Learning (Distance Learning) (Online Learning) Organizational and Group Learning Also consider Related Library Topics Learn More in the Library’s Blogs Related …
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You don’t really want to make a wrong turn and there is no GPS for this. How often do you consider the training method you will use to train a particular topic in terms of its actual outcome? To do that requires much thought and speculation. With all the products out to choose from, the …
In an article I wrote called How to Make Training “An Affair to Remember I didn’t talk a lot about different training methods; I was concerned mostly with the trainer’s role and responsibilities in making classroom instruction most effective. For a long time I highlighted this point on my website. Even though some time has …
How often does this very notion go on in your organizations? When was the last time you tried to sell your employees on some magic? Surely you can think of time when you spun the message to sound more positive or left out some details in a communication. Eventually like the kids, they will figure it out. However, unlike the kids, they can leave. Or they can stay and offer just a little more effort and put in a little less time.
I am thankful for the opportunity to share what I think is one of the most important topics to society at large, and to the world at large: good, clear, effective communication in public speaking training among us all. I am fortunate to teach at a fairly basic level as well as coach corporate executives …
Are Your Cave Drawings Distracting Your Audience? It is an abuse of a less serious nature, but important in the world of training and development, and of course, public speaking in general. I thought I’d dwell on a Cave Man basic of training a little. Using visual aids. My cave drawings were distracting my audience. …
It was an amazing experience. Perhaps, “amazing” isn’t the right word, but it was an experience I will never forget. Nor should you if you ever decide to speak or lecture on a cruise ship. Sounds like great fun to anyone who likes cruising and enjoys talking to groups. Even though I am an experienced …
Last November in honor of Thanksgiving, I discussed the need to practice gratitude in a post. Studies on gratitude show that people who practice it have lower levels of stress hormones in their blood, are in better physical health, sleep more and are happier (The Positivity Company). And while these benefits of gratitude affect the practitioner of gratitude(sometimes referred to as one having a gratitude attitude) they also have an impact on the receiver of the practice. As mentioned in my post last year, it creates a win-win. In HR we are often looking for the win-win and we spend hours trying to figure out ways in which to create it and build it into our cultures.