Human Resources 101

These were the five most visited posts for January 2008 at Human Resources 101:

Interview Questions to Determine Behavioural Competencies – Looking at past experience is a strong predictor of future performance. this is a list of questions to help dig into a candidate’s past experience.
Strange Tales From the Employment World – Robert Smithson’s semi-annual list of some […]

So you want to be a barista… – Some thoughts from Gruntled Employees on what Starbucks does right on their employment application form.
Making Work Fun! – Improve your workplace culture with one or more of these “fun” ideas.
10 Killer Job Interview questions and Answers – A collection of standard interview questions, the rationale behind them and what might be […]

Viadeo, one of the world’s largest business social networks with over one million members across Europe and 750,000 members across China, has today launched free private social networks for business and alumni associations within its worldwide business community. The private co-branded areas or ‘Community Groups’ will allow business and alumni associations to network with their […]

Unless you’ve been living in a cave in the woods, you’ve heard of blogs and blogging. Increasingly, blogs are becoming a valuable tool for collaboration, communication and learning. Many in the H.R…

Okay, I know that the weekly roundup seems to be more bi– than weekly, but I’m planning to post these links each week.

Five Worst-Case Interview Scenarios – and how to recover from them.
Twelve Rules for Self-Management – Rosa Say reminds us, before we can presume to manage others, we must learn to manage ourselves. If you […]

Tips for Productivity and Happiness at Work – some thoughts on productivity at work and what to do if you’re not happy with your job.

Corporate leadership skills gap revealed – management challenges centre around developing potential leaders, selecting and retaining key talent, and creating an engaged workforce.

Dear John: Some Potential Suggestions for Writing Applicant Rejection Letters – some […]

CharityVillage.com has an extensive on-line resource library for non-profit organizations. Under the management section you will find these articles relating to human resources management.
Human Resources Q&A archive
Accommodating persons with disabilities: What HR managers should knowDealing with difficult peopleSuccession Planning: What you didn’t know you need to doAre you being bullied at work?Nurturing Creativity: A priceless […]

Creating a Learning Climate for Nonprofit Staff – how to create a workplace climate that supports informal learning.
Note From Boss To Employees – Execupundit.com gives some insight into what an employee needs to know about their boss.
The Eight Irresistible Principles of Fun – Are you having fun? (Flash movie)
Ten Characters You’ll Meet at a Business Meeting – […]

Older Workers Have Higher Levels of Engagement — As reported by HRI, workers ages 55 and over surpass younger employees on levels of workplace motivation and engagement.
Thirteen Ways to Frustrate Your Employees — from Michael Hyatt
Speaking in Public - Effectively — aimed a preachers, good for all speakers.
PIPEDA Review Transcripts — links to evidence presented […]

Canada’s New Government Appoints Expert Panel to Study Labour Market Conditions that Affect Older Workers
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, January 23, 2007—The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, has announced the appointment of an expert panel to study labour market conditions affecting older workers. The Panel will look at potential measures to help older […]