Human Resources Q&A: Before the job posting! (Part 3 of a 3-part series)

Part 1 of this series suggests that, before posting a job opportunity, you should first, have a clear understanding of the work that needs to get done. To do this, you'll need to start by creating a framework of responsibility...

Human Resources Q&A: Before the Job Posting! (Part 2 of a 3-part series)

Part one of this series suggests that before posting a job ad, you should have a clear understanding of the job's duties by creating a framework of responsibility; second, it recommends that a work force plan be created to give...

Human Resources Q&A: Before the Job Posting! (Part 1 of a 3-part series)

As the year comes to a close, many organizations are planning ahead for the new year with strategic plans, operational plans and budgets. And if you’re in an organization that anticipates an increase in hiring intentions, you may also be...

Performance Matters! (Part 4 of a 4 part series)

The first part of this series introduces you to the concept of performance management - it incorporates a set of integrated practices that enable an organization to meet defined goals and/or objectives. Part two takes a look at steps to...

Performance Matters! (Part 3 of a 4-part series)

The first part of this series introduces you to the concept of performance management — that it incorporates a set of integrated practices that enable an organization to meet defined goals and/or objectives. Part two takes a look at steps...

Human Resources Q&A: Performance Matters! (Part 2 of a 4-part series)

The first part of this series introduces you to the concept of performance management — that it incorporates a set of integrated practices that enable an organization to meet defined goals and/or objectives, whether those goals are to generate revenue,...

Human Resources Q&A: Performance Matters! (Part 1 of a 4-part series)

Performance management incorporates a set of integrated practices that enable an organization to meet defined goals and/or objectives, whether those goals are to generate revenue, increase customer satisfaction or create a better product. And while a performance management system (the...

Human Resources Q&A: Termination – Plan for it! (Part 3 of 3)

The first part in this series brings attention to three key elements of the termination event, while the second part brings attention to the need to give thoughtful consideration to three preparatory elements. I’m taking this opportunity to again reiterate...

Human Resources Q&A: Termination – Plan for it! (Part 2 of 3)

The first part in this series serves to bring attention to the very important need to give concerted consideration to three key elements of the termination event: namely, who, why and when. Additionally, and as HR professionals, it is increasingly...

Human Resources Q&A: Termination – Plan for it!

Editor's Note: We've had several readers ask recently about termination: when it is appropriate, how to plan for it, how to handle it with the utmost compassion, etc. As such, Veronica will be addressing the issue in a new three-part...