upstartHR

Category: General

  • Psst-Your Greatness is Showing

    I’ve been doing a lot of research lately on another company that we are competing with. Within five minutes of Google searching, it quickly became obvious that their website is woefully inadequate. Their site is 2-3 static pages of fluff (the majority of which is focused on their CEO’s history and accomplishments). They don’t mention…

  • ZipRecruiter-My Test Run

    I like recruiting. For those that know me well, it’s funny, because I really am not that outgoing or verbose in person. So why do I love recruiting? Maybe it’s because I get to talk about the place I work. Maybe it’s something else. But one of my biggest frustrations with recruiting is the time…

  • Got a Minute? 9 Lessons for HR Professionals (Book Review)

    When I received a review copy for Got a Minute: The 9 Lessons Every HR Professional Must Learn to be Successful, I had no idea I would enjoy it as much as I did. With dozens of real, personal stories embedded throughout the book that will make you laugh with delight and shake your head…

  • Process Outsourcing 101

    When I sometimes used to read articles talking about outsourcing HR functions, and I was quite puzzled. I can’t imagine the majority of the work I do on a daily basis being handled outside our organization. However, as we continue to grow, we are looking for opportunities to hand off non-critical tasks to outside vendors,…

  • The Little Things and Unemployed HR Pros-Guest Post Blitz #10

    What do focusing on the “little” details and social media for unemployed HR pros have in common? They’re two of the guest posts that I’ve written lately! Please check them out and leave a comment. I know that Charlie and Robin would definitely appreciate it. Nothing bigger than the little things-I look at how the…

  • Job Fair Rules for Employers

    Job fairs aren’t for everyone, and they’re not for every company/industry. But if your company happens to participate in them, I wanted to give you a few quick tips to help avoid disaster. Give a darn about the people who took the time out of their day to come and talk with you about your employer.…

  • Asking Questions at Work-Better Questions Equal Better Results

    If you’ve never thought about the impact of asking questions at work in a better way, I’m going to help change that today. Consider the following list of questions you’d hear in the average day: Why do we have to go through this change? Why can’t we find good people? When will that guy do…