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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: What Can We Learn From the Bad Job.

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What Can We Learn From the Bad Job Market? An article in today's Wall Street Journal talked about the cycle of "boom and bust" and what we can learn from it in today's economy. And just for the record, I never invested in more than two

He said that.

Evil HR Lady

I am going to use the following names in this scenario: SUPERVISOR: John, EMPLOYEE: Jane Jane asked John if he had said anything about her to another employee. He said he did not. He asked Jane who told him that. Jane refuses to tell him who. Jane stated that his word is good enough for her. John sends me (HR) a written statement and demands an investigation on why employees are gossiping about him. My initial thought is "What does he want me to do? If I knew which employees it was, maybe I would talk to them and tell them not to talk about people. But, I don't even have names. Oh blech. Weird.

How “SaaS-y” is your HR software vendor? What does SaaS mean to you?

Josh Bersin

The term SaaS (Software as a Service) has become a hot topic among HR and L&D software providers.  In fact, many of the HR software buyers use stories about their “SaaS-iness&# as. Bersin & Associates, Leading Research and Advisory Services in Enterprise Learning and Talent Management.

ReviewSNAP Partners with Personnel Management Systems, Inc. to Provide Web-based Performance Management System

ReviewSNAP

ReviewSNAP™ and Personnel Management Systems, Inc. PMSI) announced today that they have signed an exclusive agreement to offer and deliver ReviewSNAP’s performance management system to PMSI clients. The addition of this quality Web-based performance management system enables us to bring a strengthened breadth of offering to all of our clients.” ReviewSNAP, a division of Applied Training Systems, Inc. offers its annual subscribers a fully automated performance management solution that includes both performance review and 360 degree feedback modules. the parent company of ReviewSNAP.

Skill based learning – How it drives an organization’s performance

Training and learning organizations today play an active role in contributing to the bottom line of any organization by aligning their objectives to the immediate business objectives. This provides a solid ground for cost justification and encourages businesses to place training groups right where they should be, at the heart of a growing, thriving, learning culture.

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How to break into HR (or anything else)

Evil HR Lady

Want to know a secret way to get a job? Okay, it's not secret, but it's a suggestion I made over at US News. Go over and add your suggestions as well

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How to break into HR (or anything else)

Evil HR Lady

Want to know a secret way to get a job? Okay, it's not secret, but it's a suggestion I made over at US News. Go over and add your suggestions as well

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How to Quit

Evil HR Lady

I am very happy with my job and I'm on good terms with my boss. My husband recently got a job several states away and will be starting work there in one week. The plan was for me to stay at our house and work until it sold--well, it sold in the first weekend! Now I only have 3 weeks until I'm homeless in this state! My boss is traveling for business for the next two weeks. I'd prefer to resign in person, but there isn't time. Do you have any etiquette recommendations on giving my two weeks by phone or email? Holy cow! You sold your house in one weekend? I am super-de-duper jealous. Tacky.

What's the purpose of having someone answer your phone?

Evil HR Lady

Over at Ask a Manager a reader asks what to do about an HR person who called her first and now won't take/return the reader's calls. Ask a Manager gives an excellent (as usual) answer. It, however, brings me to this question: What is the purpose of having someone answer your phone if all they are going to do is send you to voice mail? Yes, I know it's so that if the CEO calls, your receptionist can run and get you out of whatever important meeting you are in. Except, how often does that happen? Really? And if it happens a lot, then his admin can call your admin directly. Someone explain

Leaving performance reviews behind: Where to start [Guide]

Is your company ready to move beyond the annual performance review? Where do you start? What are the keys to success? In this guide, you’ll gain an understanding of: the forces driving change, three foundations of success and take a deep dive into the skills gap many managers have that will sink your efforts before they start and how to address them.

How to Quit

Evil HR Lady

I am very happy with my job and I'm on good terms with my boss. My husband recently got a job several states away and will be starting work there in one week. The plan was for me to stay at our house and work until it sold--well, it sold in the first weekend! Now I only have 3 weeks until I'm homeless in this state! My boss is traveling for business for the next two weeks. I'd prefer to resign in person, but there isn't time. Do you have any etiquette recommendations on giving my two weeks by phone or email? Holy cow! You sold your house in one weekend? I am super-de-duper jealous. Tacky.

What's the purpose of having someone answer your phone?

Evil HR Lady

Over at Ask a Manager a reader asks what to do about an HR person who called her first and now won't take/return the reader's calls. Ask a Manager gives an excellent (as usual) answer. It, however, brings me to this question: What is the purpose of having someone answer your phone if all they are going to do is send you to voice mail? Yes, I know it's so that if the CEO calls, your receptionist can run and get you out of whatever important meeting you are in. Except, how often does that happen? Really? And if it happens a lot, then his admin can call your admin directly. Someone explain