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The art of managing layoffs: What to do when cuts are unavoidable
Prior to layoffs, you must maintain lines of open communication regarding the state of the company. The idea of keeping bad news from employees never works. They often hear through the grapevine or even the news media that the company is struggling. If you do not share this information with them, you
Three alternatives to laying off staff members
In this blog, I had intended to discuss the tips and strategies for retaining right-fit employees beyond the training process. It occurred to me that discussing employee retention when so many companies are in the midst of downsizing seems a bit contradictory. So, I thought it best to address the topic
Craft skills: Who are you going to call when it hits the fan?
While it seems that every day as of late reminds us of impending doom and gloom, Neil Strauss gives us a new book entitled “Emergency” that details actions to take when disaster strikes. It was the “bonus” tip that struck home. “Make friends with your neighbors, especially
Debbie Z’s Six elements of a good job description
Before we can discuss training, we must revisit in greater detail the topic of job descriptions. In my second blog, I briefly mentioned the importance of having job descriptions that clearly define the expected
Workforce retention: How do you keep your best employees?
In my first two blog columns for Reliable Plant, we discussed the first two steps in becoming a talent management organization. Now that you have a good idea of how to attract and hire right-fit/best-fit talent, the question becomes, “How do you keep them?” After all, if you are going to
How to hire right-fit employees
In this article, we will discuss the second step in the process of developing a talent management organization: right-fit hiring. Once you have attracted people who are the right fit for your culture, you must select those who have the ability to most competently deliver on the tasks required. According
Making successful hiring decisions
Talent management is more than a business buzz phrase. It refers to the process of recruiting, hiring and retaining right-fit, top performers for your organization. In this week’s Web log, I will focus on the key strategy for recruiting and attracting right-fit employees. We all know that turnover
