The most dreaded task for any HR professional is termination. But when an employee’s performance doesn’t improve after months of counseling, coaching, and documenting, you’ve got to face it. Firing for substandard performance means one of two things : either the employee can’t do the job even after substantial training, or he/she can’t get along […]
Strategies to become an employer of choice HR must continue to gain ground as the chief people strategist by providing attraction and retention techniques that create an employer of-choice environment. Simultaneously HR must demonstrate a measurable ROI on human capital. These critical trends will continue to present both challenges and opportunities for the HR professional. […]
ORGANISATION STRUCTURE & DESIGN Organisational Design is the formal process for integrating the direction, information, people, and technology of an organisation to ensure alignment with business strategy. It is used to match the form of the organisation as closely as possible to the outcomes that the organisation seeks to achieve. Organisation structure – formal […]
What if my boss doesn’t like me? Lessons from Vishal Sikka’s exit for job seekers with experience Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka’s resignation throws up pertinent question for most of us: Can I afford to quit? Job searches get tougher with age, especially when hiring these days seems skewed towards younger folks or specifically those below […]
Why retaining a valuable employee is essential for an organization. Hiring is not an easy process: The HR Professional shortlists few individuals from a large pool of talent, conducts preliminary interviews and eventually forwards it to the respective line managers who further grill them to judge whether they are fit for the organization or […]
Employee of the Month Program Purpose: The purpose of the Employee of the Month Program is to recognize employees who have served organization in an exceptional manner by exemplifying outstanding service through his or her work and exhibiting a positive and supportive attitude. Criteria: The nominee must be a permanent employee and must […]
Interview types and tips Screening Interview This type of interview is generally conducted by larger companies when there is a large applicant pool and is typically the first phase of selection. Screening interviews are used to ensure that the candidates meet minimum requirements and are often conducted by a computer or by an interviewer from […]
Keeping the Right People Employee Engagement & Retention Employee engagement illustrates the commitment and energy that employees bring to work and is a key indicator of their involvement and dedication to the organization. Employees who are engaged are more productive, content and more likely to be loyal to an organization. When organizations put sound HR […]
How GE chose John Flannery to be the next CEO How the company has systematically developed succession planning for CEO. Susan Peters as the head of HR at GE, the major responsibility is to deliver for investors, customers, and employees, the most important responsibility is to help develop the leaders of GE throughout the […]
The benefits of human resources certification Many HR professionals devote hours of their own time studying for HR certification exams. Once they become certified, those HR professionals devote their own financial resources and time to continuing education so that they can maintain certification. HR certification – Benefits to HR professionals and their organizations. […]