Ahmed's Universe

OCTOBER 7, 2011

'Can you tell the original one (which I can see from my Paris home) from the fake one which graced the view from my Mandalay Bay hotel room? LAS VEGAS In my book High-Tech Planet I called a chapter “The tackiest town on earth” because most of the action took place in Dubai. Now that I have been to Las Vegas I have to revise my judgment: Sin City wins top honors (at least the runner up for the title has the Persian Gulf as an exotic background.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 19, 2011

The time in between an interview and decisions for the next round of interviews can feel like an eternity when you are anxious to move your job search forward. But what can you do in conjunction with the interview process to follow up strategically and intelligently? Here are a few suggestions. 1. During the interview, ask when the hiring manager plans to conduct the next round of interviews or make the job offer.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The death of iconic Apple CEO Steve Jobs highlights the benefits of establishing a proactive–not reactive–approach to succession planning. As his pancreatic cancer progressed, Jobs knew that his time as leader of the dynamic and innovative company would be ending. He wrote this in a resignation letter presented August 24: “As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.”.

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Ahmed's Universe

OCTOBER 21, 2011

'Rio de Janeiro police about to enter a favela? No, their Parisian counterparts entering my apartment building to confront a hostage taker PARIS For someone whose main activity deals with workforce management, the surreal situation I found myself in this week couldn''t have brought any closer the main HR issue facing Europe and the United States: high and increasing unemployment figures.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 18, 2011

We’ve all searched for something online by typing in a word or phrase that closely resembles the type of information we are looking for. We find information and make decisions about products and services via these types of searches. Employers use a similar method to find the applicants that best match their open positions. Many companies rely on applicant tracking software to source candidates.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 19, 2011

According to surveys done by CareerBuilder, Job Vite, and Execunet, over 50 percent of recruiters and hiring managers conduct online research on job seekers, before ever calling them in for an interview. Yet it can be challenging to be found online, especially if you share your name with dozens of people or even one well-known person. If a hiring manager searches for you online, how can you be sure they will actually find you and not confuse you with someone with the same name?

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Women now make up at least half of the American workforce. And based on a research study from the Pew Research Center, one out of five married women are more educated and earn more money than their husbands. Yet despite these strides, working women are facing more challenges than ever before. Since more men than women have been downsized, the remaining women are often asked to pick up more of the slack at work.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 3, 2011

My son has a name that is very common in some parts of the world but not very common in the United States. When you hear a person’s name, do certain thoughts and associations come to mind? I started thinking about how birth names might affect a job seeker’s candidacy and wondering if they can actually play a role in the hiring process or lead to discrimination.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Online networking has revolutionized the way people build and maintain relationships and search for jobs. Imagine being able to go into the offices of everyone you know and search through their Rolodex or have a conversation with dozens of people from all over the world, all from the comfort of your keyboard. That is the power of online networking. Here are some tips on how to maximize your online presence, build meaningful relationships, and connect with people who may be able to help you in yo

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Sure, by now you know that displaying pictures of you partying on Facebook or tweeting about how much you hate your boss are electronic no nos. But there are other, less well known faux pas that people are making every day at work that can get them and their employers in hot water. Here are five of them. Textual Harassment. Thinking about texting a co-worker on your company cell phone to ask if they want to go for a drink after work?

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 30, 2011

In honor of Halloween, I’m sharing some really scary things written on resumes. If you think these are scary, you should read the whole list at Funny2.com. Objective: To acquire a creative development position within the entertainment industry that would utilize my vast (2 years) technical experience. Reasons for leaving the last job: Responsibility makes me nervous.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 26, 2011

After reading Evil Hr Lady’s post on breastfeeding at work about a working mom whose formerly accommodating boss is now putting restrictions on pumping breast milk at work, I started thinking about how far working nursing moms have come and how far they still have to go. Close to nineteen years ago when I was nursing my first baby, I thought about pumping milk at work but was overwhelmed by the thought.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Prepping for a big interview? Many think that some people are natural interviewees and that those with outgoing personalities will do better in an interview. But with practice everyone can learn how to interview effectively. Download your free copy of 33 Interview Tips to Make a Great First Impression for some quick tips on how to create a more powerful interview strategy.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 23, 2011

This may just be the No. 1 question I am asked regarding resumes. People seem to think that the length of a resume plays a key factor in whether or not the resume gets read. But the reality is that resumes rarely get read, no matter how short or long they are. At least not in their entirety. The length of your resume is not what’s most important.

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Talent Culture

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Last week AOL Jobs interviewed me for an article about fonts and asked me which fonts were preferable for resumes. While many fonts including Arial, Arial Narrow, Times New Roman, and Calibri are fine, others really have no place on a resume. You can click the link to read about my opinions on resume fonts. But what struck me as interesting were some of the comments from frustrated job seekers saying the font shouldn’t matter.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Whether you consider your employees treasured members of the family or just an extra pair of hands, their performance likely has a bigger impact on your business than you may realize. Research by the Aberdeen Group found that companies focused on engaging employees reported improvements in: > Customer satisfaction/loyalty. > Turnover/retention. > Percent of key vacancies filled internally.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Well-developed job descriptions are very useful and purposeful. They can provide employers with recruiting standards and a basis for planning and managing their workforce needs. Equally important, when worker job duties are described in plain, clear language, employers and employees alike will benefit. Furthermore, a well-crafted job description can help strengthen an employer’s position should a legal matter arise.

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OCTOBER 30, 2011

The human resources methods used today are a product of decades of corporate culture best practices with rules, systems and policies that can be overwhelming at times. But one of the advantages of owning a small to medium-size business is that you can create your own unique culture that works for your company. One virtual assistance firm has found that by breaking some of the well-established rules of American corporate culture, it can thrive.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 27, 2011

It’s a safe bet that you know not to slap your female employees on their backside in this day and age. And racist jokes have no place in the workforce. But employment law is ever-evolving, with courts weighing in on social media, weight, flirtation and vegetarianism. In general, common sense goes a long way, but legal rulings can throw a curve ball in the game of understanding how employees should be treated.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Doing “less with more” is presently more than a catchphrase for many business owners. A challenging economic climate and uncertain forecast are forcing business owners to consolidate positions in order to remain competitive. But getting employees on board with such a measure can be a daunting task for even the most experienced managers. “It’s such a difficult thing to do when people are already stressed out about their jobs to go forward and layoff and consolidate,” says Randall Barker, a Utah-b

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Insperity

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The Chrysler Corp. and Aflac both came under fire in March as a result of careless comments made on Twitter, which sparked major PR disasters. Because it’s still in its infantile stages, the finer points of social media etiquette, in some areas, are still up for debate. As a business owner, it’s crucial that you set social media guidelines to prevent putting your company in an embarrassing light.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 23, 2011

Congratulations! You’ve successfully and effectively integrated your new hire into the company and corporate culture. This new employee is now an active and productive member of the work team and will no doubt contribute to the success of your business. But the new hire process isn’t quite finished. A post-hire evaluation from your new hires can shed some light on your orientation and onboarding process.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 19, 2011

When your travel and entertainment (T&E) expenses get out of control, it can seriously impact your company’s bottom line. And, without an accurate expense reporting system in place, you could be losing hundreds – even thousands – of dollars. When you automate your expense reports process with specialized expense management software, you can get a clearer picture of exactly where your money is going so you can make more informed decisions regarding your T&E expenses.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Jane hates Steve. And Sarah is at odds with Bob and Maria. Even though your first thought may be “Who cares?”, employee conflict is your responsibility as the manager of this motley crew. “Employee conflict exists everywhere and managers absolutely must get involved insofar as it has workplace implications,” says Anthony L. Onesto, a human resources consultant and former director of human resources at Fresh Direct.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 18, 2011

The mental health of your employees should be as concerning to you as their physical health. Stressed out employees aren’t going to give 100 percent to their job every day. Studies have shown that you’re more likely to see a high rate of absenteeism, tardiness and an overall lack of productivity with emotionally unhealthy employees. A 2007 study found that 35 percent of employed adults feel that a significant source of their stress comes from their job interfering with their family or pers

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