Showing Appreciation "Round the Table"

When going through day to day functions, it is easy to forget the hard work other employees have contributed when we are focused on completing our own tasks. As a result of this, we fail to give  appreciation for other employees that have made our jobs easier. The content of today's article will talk about a few ways in which your Human Resources department can better show their appreciation for all your company's workers, while staying under a budget.

1). Better flexibility

When given a flexible work schedule, employees will be able to appreciate the time they need away from work to focus on family and other personal issues.  In his words, Martin, President of Alcera Consulting Incorporation states: " Give a little latitude in determining work schedules and to take time away for family and personal issues such as doctor's appointments and banking errands as long as the employee is deserving and doesn't abuse the privilege."

2). Reward effort and success

While employee ideas will be both successful and unsuccessful in the management of functions, they are essential to the company and its future. As the president of Summit Consulting Group, Alan Weiss states: "When I consulted with the CEO of Calgan, we created an annual award for the best idea that did not work, and presented a loving cup at the annual awards dinner." By using this reward, his company was able to stimulate innovation and positive behavior among employees, while keeping them interested.

3). Offer a trade

Allow employees to pick their own projects or trade tasks with other colleagues.

4). Create a place of Meditation

Create a place of relaxation for your employees to take a nap, relax, and unwind from the pressures of the working environment.

5).Write a note

Supervisors can ask professionals to write hand written notes to all employees who should receive recognition for their work. For example, Advanced MD CEO Jim Pack and his colleagues have wrote hand written thank you notes to all of his employees on  $2 bills. Although the employees are not able to use the $2 bill, they understand that they are appreciated and valued within the workplace.

Despite our day to day functions, we must be able to acknowledge all of our employees and their contribution to a successful workplace. If managers and CEO's fail to recognize their employees, a company will fail to run smoothly. If you have any further questions about the content of todays post, feel free to visit http://www.hrworld.com where the content of today's post has been referenced from. If you have any suggestions for future content on this blog, feel free to leave a comment in the box below.

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Tynan, D. N.d. 25 Ways to Reward Employees(Without Spending a Dime). Retrieved from: http://www.hrworld.com/features/25-employee-rewards/

Turning the tables: Tips for an effective Human Resources Management

As the primary source of interviewing potential candidates, Human Resources Departments look for the necessary qualities that will run an effective company. Although there are a variety of skills that HR professionals look for, how many of these skills do HR professionals and their department actually possess? In other words, is an HR department able to properly hire candidates if they do not have a smoothly ran environment. Todays reading will not only put these questions to the test, but will also teach us the basic essentials for running an effective Human Resources Department. When we realize that we can run an effective department, we are able to hire better employees for our company.

 HR Skill #1: Organization

When working in Human Resources, organization is everything! Having effective organization means having an organized filing system, time-management skills, and personal efficiency.

HR Skill #2: Multitasking

In an average day in Human Resources, your tasks may range from dealing with employee's personal issues, intermittent leave questions, new recruiting strategies, social media, wage/hours, engagement, and retention. Along with all these duties, you must be able to accomplish these tasks at a relatively fast pace depending on a manager's needs. You must have the ability to handle everything and anything no matter what the pace.

HR Skill #3: Negotiation

In any Human Resources department, there are going to be times of conflict depending on the issues that have been presented throughout the company. In response to such difficulties, the goal of negotiation is to end up with two parties that are satisfied with an outcome which is often not easy to achieve.

HR Skill #4 Communication

Professionals in the HR department must be able to communicate with all members of their department, whether they may be managers, potential employees, or current employees. With their need to communicate, employees must be able to do it in writing, speaking to large and small groups, and also through social media.

HR Skill #5 Discrete and Ethical

The HR department is the keeper of all confidential information! While serving the needs of management, it is your responsibility to monitor the actions towards employees to be sure that policies and regulations are being followed.



Despite any the essential qualities that Human Resources may look for in employees, not all of them possess the same characteristics for proper management. To learn more about the necessary attributes of an effective HR department, please feel free to visit http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com where the content of today's posting was referenced from. If you also have any suggestions of any content for future postings, feel free to comment in the box below.




Schleifer, J. (2006). The 9 Essential Skills of Human Resources Management-How Many Do You Have? Retrieved from: http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2006/07/18/the-9-essential-skills-of-human-resources-management-how-many-do-you-have-2/

From Unsuccessful Attempts to Unbelievable Success

No matter if you may be a recent college graduate just starting out or a spouse that has taken a few years off of work to focus on family, everyone must pass through the interview process more than once in their lifetime. Although we may bring a variety of strengths, weaknesses, and accomplishments to the position that we are applying for, a good first impression will ultimately determine our status as a candidate to potential employers. Although this concept is heavily emphasized by potential recruiters and interviewers, candidates continue to make mistakes within the interview process that not only ruins their chances of making a good first impression, but ultimately takes away their opportunity of obtaining a rewarding career. Because of these common mistakes, the content of today's post will deal solely on how to properly conduct yourself through the entire interview process, as well as give you advice from a professional point of view on how you can give yourself a major advantage over your competitors.

1). Know your company

Although this is not initially part of the interview process, potential employers will be pleased to see your knowledge and understanding of the company and its functions in your interview. Therefore, it is important that you take notes on the history, mission statement, services, products, and accomplishments of the company in order to better project your interest in the position you are applying for. When you have knowledge of these specific aspects of the company, it is important to also see where your skills  pertain to the position and how your abilities will add something different than any other candidate applying for the job.

2). Knowing yourself

Think about your previous accomplishments you have made throughout your personal life, work life, and school life. Despite what you think might be minor, a potential employer may see this minor accomplishment as a huge step over all other candidates. Once you have an idea of your accomplishments, it is important to express how various accomplishments have taught you the necessary skills that will pertain to the working environment. These skills can include time-management skills, organizational skills, and team-building skills.

3). Coming prepared

Bring several copies of your resume to the interview. Make sure that all contact information on these resumes is easily understood and uses a professional email address. It is also important, if applicable, to bring a portfolio with a notepad in order to take notes during the interview and ask various questions. Although these are the most basic of elements to bring to an interview, nothing defines a candidate better than bringing a success booklet. A success booklet should contain copies of your diplomas, certificates, recognitions, and awards to fully represent your history and accomplishments. Regardless of how many accomplishments you have, the booklet should be no more than ten pages.

4). Listen carefully

Pay attention to everything that is being said! Based on the information referenced in hrpersonnelservices.com, it is important to apply the 50/50 rule, in which we do 50% of the talking, and 50% of listening. By being an active listener, you are able to ask better questions during the interview to gain a better understanding of the expectations of the position, as well as better represent your skills that are necessary for the job.

5). Following up

Always send a thank you letter at the end of your interview process. This letter should thank the interviewer about taking the time out of their day to interview you, as well as contain key points about possible expectations of the position. In order to keep within appropriate length, the document should be less than one page and should be mailed within twenty four hours.



So as you can see, it is easy for various candidates in the interview process to make a variety of unconscious mistakes due to the complexity of the interview process. I hope that after today's article, you will no longer miss out another opportunity for a career you are passionate about. If you have any further questions about interviewing or the process, feel free to visit www.hrpersonnelservices.com where the content of today's post has been referenced from. If you have any suggestions about anything I should add in the future, please feel free to comment in the box below!


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HR PersonnelServices. (n.d.). Job Interview Tips. Retrieved fromhttp://www.hrpersonnelservices.com/job-search-tips.html

Hello Everyone!

As the creator of this blog and a hopeful candidate in the field of Human Resources, I would like to say welcome to Round the Table-HR! In order for you to obtain a clear perspective of the nature of this blog, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I am currently a sophomore attending Lakeland College in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in which I am majoring in Communications with a minor in Business. I hope to use my speaking/interpersonal skills to assist and promote the well-being of individuals I work with along my career path. For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed having the opportunity to work closely with people to help them pursue their dreams and achieve their greatest goals. Because of my immense passion for helping others, my initiative for creating this blog is to extend my knowledge to you as a reader. Whether you are an eager candidate hoping in the job search, or an experienced employee in the field of Human Resources, Round the Table-HR will give you the advantage that you need to step up your game. No matter if your interest is learning how to best conduct yourself in an interview, or learning tips and tricks to manage a better payroll, Round the Table-HR is for everyone and anyone! If at anytime you have any further questions about the nature of this blog or suggestions on new content you would like me to include in future posts, feel free to leave comments under my posts each week.