In the october 08 issue of The Recruitment Consultant, we read this little gem;
92 per cent of employers would change at least one member of staff, given the chance while 17 per cent of that figure said they would happily change their whole team according to research!
Only 8 per cent of employers were completely satisfied with every member of staff according to the survey of over 870 UK bosses conducted by www.Skillbase.com.
The poll also found that 86 per cent of employers felt at least one member of staff acted completely differently to how they acted during the interview; 62 per cent of which felt employees had exaggerated and / or lied on their C.V. about their knowledge and experience.
74 per cent of the business managers surveyed claimed that at lease one member of staff appeared unmotivated and unsatisfied at work and felt this affected their performance.
Sam Fianu, co-Founder of Skillbase.com commented : “As someone who has always been passionate about my work and careful when recruiting members of staff, I find it worrying that so many people are clearly unhappy with their job and so many employers are unsatisfied with members of staff.”
Interesting stuff - what are your thoughts? Any similar reflections in your company?
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Interview With Marie Haywood, HR Manager At Ellis Jones Solicitors
We recently interviewed Marie Haywood @ Ellis Jones Solicitors. Here is a snippet of her interview;
"I am very passionate about H.R. and it having a positive impact on the business and staff. I encourage our managers to know their employees, recognize and work with people's strengths and weaknesses and celebrate their differences. Working in a service orientated business means that the people are your main asset so it is important to ensure that they are engaged. I think you need assertiveness, resilience and tenacity in this role. You need to be able to have the confidence of the Partners and the trust of the staff. It is important to react quickly to situations in order that people do not lose faith in your ability to get the task done whatever it is. It is about delivering a service and delivering it well. As in all H.R. roles, you need to be a good mediator and be incredibly diplomatic and remain calm in sometimes adverse situations."
Read the Full interview with Marie on SimplyHRJobs.co.uk/Careers
"I am very passionate about H.R. and it having a positive impact on the business and staff. I encourage our managers to know their employees, recognize and work with people's strengths and weaknesses and celebrate their differences. Working in a service orientated business means that the people are your main asset so it is important to ensure that they are engaged. I think you need assertiveness, resilience and tenacity in this role. You need to be able to have the confidence of the Partners and the trust of the staff. It is important to react quickly to situations in order that people do not lose faith in your ability to get the task done whatever it is. It is about delivering a service and delivering it well. As in all H.R. roles, you need to be a good mediator and be incredibly diplomatic and remain calm in sometimes adverse situations."
Read the Full interview with Marie on SimplyHRJobs.co.uk/Careers
Halloween Howlers – unusual excuses for missing work!!
As we are fast approaching halloween I wanted to share with you some very unusual excuses for being later for work. I am sure you've heard some corkers so why not share them with us.
"I’m too drunk to drive to work."
"I accidentally flushed my keys down the toilet."
"I had to help deliver a baby on my way to work." (employee was not in the medical profession)
"I accidentally drove through the automatic garage door before it opened."
"My boyfriend’s snake got loose and I’m afraid to leave the bedroom until he gets home."
"I’m too fat to get into my work pants."
"God didn’t wake me." (employee didn’t believe in alarm clocks and thought a higher power would wake her when she was ready)
"I cut my fingernails too short, they’re bleeding and I have to go to the doctor."
"The ghosts in my house kept me up all night."
"I forgot I was getting married today."
"My cow bit me."
"My son accidentally fell asleep next to wet cement in our backyard. His foot fell in and we can’t get it out."
"I was watching a guy fixing a septic pump, fell in the hole and hurt myself."
"I was walking my dog and slipped on a toad in my driveway and hurt my back."
"My house lock jammed and I’m locked in."
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
HOW TO KEEP YOUR JOB IN THE CURRENT CREDIT CRUNCH
Michelle Jones, Marketing Manager for Simply HR Jobs has a Few Tips! You may not be in this position but no doubt working in the HR profession you will know someone who could do with taking on board some of her advice;
Fearful of losing your job? In these economic times it is no surprise. With everyone from the Prime Minister to your HR Advisor is looking worryingly over their shoulders as job security is becoming increasingly important. The cliché is often ‘last in first out’ and in this article I will outline how to make sure you do your best to hold on to your job, regardless of how long you have been in your current position.
The key is making yourself indispensable within your company and we don’t mean by sleeping with your boss!
12 Tips to help secure your Job;
Ø Treat each day as if it was your first – don’t take extra time on your breaks or waste time on facebook, emailing friends or selling/buying things on ebay. Be really positive and up-beat about what you have to do that day and complete everything realistic.
Ø If you have spare capacity at work ask for extra tasks – don’t over commit though as it will make you look like you can’t cope
Ø Go to your bosses with solutions not problems
Ø Innovate at work – think of ways to save the firm money and time
Ø Stay on top of current trends & let your bosses know that you are – maybe do a monthly newsletter addressing current issues in the market
Ø Update your skills and acquire new ones. Take up the offers of training and even seek out training that will add value to your role and as result, the company’s.
Ø Generate sales leads even if you aren’t in sales – think of friends, family and others in your immediate circle who may work for businesses that could use your services
Ø Don’t be a clock watcher, in fact make an effort to arrive early and leave later on a regular basis
Ø Don’t pull any ‘sickies’ – if you are genuinely unwell, go into the office and then be sent home. Make sure any appointments for dentist/doctors are at the least disruptive time to your firm.
Ø Don’t get involved in office politics, gossip or cliques - save your energy for working. Also - keep your own personal problems out of work.
Ø Be professional and well turned out at all time. Don’t roll in with a hang-over or say anything derogatory about your work colleagues (especially the boss). Earn a reputation for being dependable, professional, and cooperative.
Ø Be known - the more people who know you, know your strengths and abilities, know your value to the organization, the less likely you are to be put on that redundancy list.
It is important to maintain your work life balance and not to become a slave to the job. Don’t allow yourself to be exploited by your employer, make sure that you are being rewarded for your efforts. However, if you have any inkling that your company are making cut-backs then put the extra effort in now and it could be your saving grace.
Fearful of losing your job? In these economic times it is no surprise. With everyone from the Prime Minister to your HR Advisor is looking worryingly over their shoulders as job security is becoming increasingly important. The cliché is often ‘last in first out’ and in this article I will outline how to make sure you do your best to hold on to your job, regardless of how long you have been in your current position.
The key is making yourself indispensable within your company and we don’t mean by sleeping with your boss!
12 Tips to help secure your Job;
Ø Treat each day as if it was your first – don’t take extra time on your breaks or waste time on facebook, emailing friends or selling/buying things on ebay. Be really positive and up-beat about what you have to do that day and complete everything realistic.
Ø If you have spare capacity at work ask for extra tasks – don’t over commit though as it will make you look like you can’t cope
Ø Go to your bosses with solutions not problems
Ø Innovate at work – think of ways to save the firm money and time
Ø Stay on top of current trends & let your bosses know that you are – maybe do a monthly newsletter addressing current issues in the market
Ø Update your skills and acquire new ones. Take up the offers of training and even seek out training that will add value to your role and as result, the company’s.
Ø Generate sales leads even if you aren’t in sales – think of friends, family and others in your immediate circle who may work for businesses that could use your services
Ø Don’t be a clock watcher, in fact make an effort to arrive early and leave later on a regular basis
Ø Don’t pull any ‘sickies’ – if you are genuinely unwell, go into the office and then be sent home. Make sure any appointments for dentist/doctors are at the least disruptive time to your firm.
Ø Don’t get involved in office politics, gossip or cliques - save your energy for working. Also - keep your own personal problems out of work.
Ø Be professional and well turned out at all time. Don’t roll in with a hang-over or say anything derogatory about your work colleagues (especially the boss). Earn a reputation for being dependable, professional, and cooperative.
Ø Be known - the more people who know you, know your strengths and abilities, know your value to the organization, the less likely you are to be put on that redundancy list.
It is important to maintain your work life balance and not to become a slave to the job. Don’t allow yourself to be exploited by your employer, make sure that you are being rewarded for your efforts. However, if you have any inkling that your company are making cut-backs then put the extra effort in now and it could be your saving grace.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Annual Croner Reward and CIPD 2008 Reward Survey - Results
The Annual Croner Reward and Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development 2008 Reward Survey found that the average salary for HR workers had increased by 3.25 %.
They surveyed over 5700 people employed in a HR function and also discovered that 73 % of HR employees said they work over 40 hours a week, compared to 62 per cent last year. So more money - but more hours, probably works out as the same pay!
Charles Cotton, Reward Advisor at the CIPD, said "Despite the credit crunch and the slowdown in the economy, pay awards for HR professionals are higher in the 2008 survey than in 2007,"
Read this full article on the CIPD Press Office. If you feel you are overworked and underpaid in the HR professional - visit Simply HR Jobs for your next career move.
They surveyed over 5700 people employed in a HR function and also discovered that 73 % of HR employees said they work over 40 hours a week, compared to 62 per cent last year. So more money - but more hours, probably works out as the same pay!
Charles Cotton, Reward Advisor at the CIPD, said "Despite the credit crunch and the slowdown in the economy, pay awards for HR professionals are higher in the 2008 survey than in 2007,"
Read this full article on the CIPD Press Office. If you feel you are overworked and underpaid in the HR professional - visit Simply HR Jobs for your next career move.
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