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Human Resource Management

Creative Cues

September 1, 2010 Human Resource Management

Creativity is the process of creating something new and it is important both for an individual and an organization for their growth. All the skills and behavioral factors are developed over a period of time by experiences and many times by deliberate learning initiatives. Problem solving and decision making are linked and each requires creativity [...]

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Forensic Science and Crime Patrol

September 1, 2010 Human Resource Management

Law offers diverse opportunities to students One such rewarding option is criminal law which though calls for a willingness to work hard, proves the efforts worthwhile. Training ground Any student with a LLB degree can opt for a career in criminal law. However he/she should have a thorough knowledge of certain legal areas such as [...]

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‘Employee engagement’: Need of the day

August 30, 2010 General / Interesting

‘Employee engagement’ has of late been the buzzword in HR corridors. And rightfully so, as organisations are realising that nothing can be more damaging for any workplace than disgruntled or disengaged employees – and hence, the increased stress on employee engagement. NS Rajan, partner, EMEIA Leader and National Head, people & organization, Ernst & Young [...]

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Exit Interviews – Common Mistakes

August 26, 2010 Human Resource Management

When an employee resigns or leave the organization, most companies do give them an opportunity to appear for an exit interview. And believe me many a time conducting exit interview becomes a much complex task then recruitment interviews. Conducting an exit interview is tricky as there are chances to meet a sulking employee, not so [...]

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Proactive in seeking the passive

August 26, 2010 Human Resource Management

Many firms recently have indicated that they would prefer to fill vacant positions with passive candidates (who are already employed) as opposed to active ones. S has been on break from her career for the past six months now. She got married and needed sometimes to settle down in her new life. Today she intends [...]

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Get rid of prejudiced perceptions

August 26, 2010 Human Resource Management

It is seen years since we gained independence however, we refuse to liberate our minds from communal, religious and various societal discriminations. College they say is a whole new world a place that accustoms you to the big bad world but also brings into your life fun and everlasting friends. However, what no one tells [...]

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Long term incentives

August 25, 2010 Human Resource Management

Many firms end up tying short term bonuses to both organizational and individual performance. Perhaps the simplest method is the split award plan. This basically makes the manager eligible for two bonuses, one based on his or her individual effort and one based on the organization’s overall performance. Thus, a manager might be eligible for [...]

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Incentives for managers and executives

August 25, 2010 Human Resource Management

Managers play a crucial role in divisional and company wide profitability and most firms therefore put considerable thought into how to reward them. Most managers get short term and long term incentives in addition to salary. For firms offering short term incentive plans, virtually all – 96% — provide those incentives in cash. For those [...]

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Team and Group Incentive plans

August 25, 2010 Human Resource Management

How to design team incentives A plan in which production standard is set for a specific work group, and its member are paid incentives if the group exceeds the production standard. Firms increasingly rely on teams to manage their work. They therefore need incentives plans that encourage term work and focus term member attention on [...]

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Communication capers

August 25, 2010 Human Resource Management

Effective communication is the key to successful relationships at the workplace on a professional and personal level. Effective communication is important to managers for three primary reasons. First, communication provides a common thread for the management processes of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Managers develop plans through communication with others at their organizations and organize [...]

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