Q: To what extent do corporations use behaviorial studies to hire individuals? Do human resource departments do studies on individuals behaviors of any nature or do any psychological testing?A: I've been a part of a number of psychological tests or...
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How high is Your MPH level?
Manners, Positivity, Heroics was a book I wrote in 2005 about a methodology called Manners, Positivity, Heroics. When practiced, these three traits can lead to a very productive and vibrant workplace.Manners - As I've explained in a prior entry on...
Presearch and Prelocation
Presearch and prelocation - Finding jobs before you need them, and finding a place to live before you move there.Back in 2000, I did a lot of presearch and prelocation before I moved to Boston. I suggested this to a...
Managers Working in The Trenches
Q: In a class we talked about an executive from Vodafone who discarded his executive suite and now works everyday with the other employees. My question is this, is it really such a wise move for him to be with...
Behavior Modification and Absenteeism
Q: What are some of the intended consequences of applying behavior modification based on the growing problem of absenteeism and excessive sick leave? A: Behavior modification is meant to be used to reward people for what they do well and...
Over time, Overtime May Be Better Than Undertime
One best practice I saw employed at a retail business was to give employees voluntary overtime on a regular basis rather than hire an additional full-time employee. It enabled the store to keep two or three employees happy. These employees...
Planned Obsolescence
"I don't know how long it's been going on, I don't know how long the colors were changing to gray..." from Michelle Branch's "This Way"Sometimes it hits us by surprise when a layoff comes, or when a change in our...
About Robert Braathe’s HR and Career Guide
Do you have questions on Human Resources? Questions about your career? How to treat and keep your employees? Contact me at robert@galaconcierge.comor post your comments or questions on one of the postingsTopics includeEmployee RelationsFeedbackInterviewingJob SearchOrientationsResumesTime ManagementTrainingAbout Robert BraatheRobert Braathe is...
Inexpensive and Effective Incentives
Incentives don't have to cost you a lot of money. Genuine acts of appreciation can result in feelings of belonging and further motivation for people to get the job done.Here are some incentives you can use that are low-cost, effective,...
The Projective Project Meeting
A tip I shared with my students this past week can also be applied to keeping your people on track on their projects.I suggested this week to my advisees that they meet with me each term by the third week...