Empty Your Watercooler: Stopping Office Drama Where it Starts
The office watercooler has become a symbol of workplace gossip, a gathering place that generates rumors and drama. While today's watercooler has largely migrated to instant messages, texts, and social…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
Hiring for Experience Vs. Education
It's one of the oldest debates for hiring managers in every industry: When it comes to job candidates, is education or experience more important? Human resource experts are highly divided on the subject,…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Information Technology, Manager's Corner
Handling Summer Temporary Booms
While some businesses experience a summer lull, many others can find themselves with a sharp increase in business--and not enough employees to handle it. A temporary summer business boom may be expected,…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
Multiple Job Offers: When It Rains, It Pours!
Due to the innumerable layoffs that resulted when the economy tanked in 2008-2009, there was an influx of highly-talented unemployed people seeking work; subsequently, many large companies became accustomed…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
5 Ways to Optimize an Online Job Description
Online job descriptions are often the first place candidates learn about your open positions. If you want to attract top talent for your company, you need to have clear and compelling job descriptions…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
5 HR Trends You Need to Know to Be Successful
The workplace is constantly evolving, and the role of the human resource professional typically evolves along with it. Increasing workforce diversification, changing communication channels, and shifting…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
How to Get Noticed by the Company You Want
As a job seeker, it's hard enough getting anyone's attention in today's crowded business world--let alone your dream company. You're just another resume in an ocean of compelling and qualified candidates.…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
HR Pros Become Marketers: The Importance of the Employer Brand
Savvy organizations understand that branding is essential for your company's image. But there's another type of branding you may not be aware of that can strengthen your organization, particularly your…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner
What You Can Learn from Startups: Culture Comes First
The biggest reason startups succeed is not because of what they're selling, or how they market, or even how much capital they have to invest. A great culture is the foundation of a successful company--not…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner, Working and Workplaces
HR Manager Role in Social
Things have changed drastically for human resource managers, particularly over the last decade. With rapidly evolving technology, an increasingly global business landscape, more diversified workforces,…
Author: Clearpoint Tags: Manager's Corner