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Look for the
Silver Lining
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Unemployment offices, web sites,
call centers and computer systems around the country are having difficulty
keeping up with the huge number of unemployment claims being submitted in the
wake of the nation's growing jobless rate. With dark clouds of unemployment on
the rise (7.2% as of December 2008), if any silver lining is to be found, it would
have to be for those organizations that need to hire employees. Large
numbers of people looking for work mean companies can benefit by being more
selective and particular in whom they choose to employ. Rather than take
resumes and applications at face value, employers have the advantage of being
able to screen and scrutinize their applicants' information prior to making
costly hiring commitments. While informed hiring has always been wise, it is
now more economically prudent than ever.
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"You're Leaving?"...Now
What??
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If your company finds itself
facing the departure of an employee through promotion, retirement, or even
termination, it is important to gather precise information regarding the
employee's current work status so as to insure a smooth transition. Here are
some tips to help avoid many of the pitfalls that can accompany personnel
turnover.
- Be familiar with the tasks the employee
performed, including daily, weekly, or even annual responsibilities.
- Recognize the key individuals the capacity in
which the employee interacts both up and down the chain of command.
- Clearly communicate this information to the
replacement employee understanding that change is not necessarily a bad thing.
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Could You Pass Obama's Background Check?
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Cabinet Members Must Tell it All
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Think your company's background screening process is thorough?
Consider the seven-page, 63-item questionnaire required to work for President
Obama. Not only does if request personal and professional records on all
aliases or 'handles" of the applicant, but also covers applicants' spouses
and grown children as well. Internet activities, including blog posts, email,
and links to social networks are also requested. Traffic fines under $50
don't have to be reported, but any affiliation with Fannie, Freddie, WaMu, AIG,
or any other institution getting a bailout must be revealed. Whew! Wonder if anybody drove a Chrysler.
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