Learn To Love Public Speaking

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by SAFETY
Many safety trainers experience stage fright. But you can reduce your fear by changing how you think about public speaking.
  • Recognize the fear and acknowledge it exists. Just admit it to yourself.
  • Reject the fear by making a conscious choice
  • Replace stage fright with "stage delight" that's what executive speaking coach Matthew Cossolotto calls the feeling you get when you shift your focus away from your own self-consciousness. He recommends you pay attention instead to the connection with your audience, the way you would in a one-to-one conversation.
    Working with your Human Resource Management Team will allow you to experience the many HR Strategy's and HR Procedures you can apply directly to your issue. HR Professionals have been trained to deal with such problems as stage fright and apply HR Management Tools and HR Best Practices to your HR Training to allow you to better understand the issues around you. Don't be afraid to ask for your Human Resource Departments help in dealing with this issue.

HR Administration - Social Media

Friday, July 23, 2010 by Human Resources

On-line social media, such as social networking websites and blogs, can be highly effective business tools for sharing ideas and exchanging information. However, they can present challenges for employers trying to balance the responsibility to monitor and respond to employee misuse of social media with employee privacy rights. To address these issues, employers should develop and implement specific polices to set guidelines for employee use of on-line social media.

Helping employers develop effective HR practices is but one of the many services provided by Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization. The HR Professionals at Management 2000’s offices in Indianapolis, Indiana provide HR support to employers regarding a variety of HR issues, including discipline and discharge, compliance, recruiting and retention, and training.  Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.

   


HR Best Practices - Avoid Litigation Costs

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by Human Resources

Employee lawsuits are expensive. Juries tend to sympathize with employees and award damages in the millions. Clearly, this can be devastating to the employer. 

In most cases, the underlying reason for employee lawsuits is that a manager or supervisor either caused the problem or could have prevented it. Actions by managers and supervisors that can result in litigation include:

·                  Saying the wrong thing or asking the wrong questions

·                  Treating employees unfairly

·                  Humiliating, harassing, or retaliating, or

·                  Doing nothing when action should have been taken


Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, can help employers avoid costly litigation.  From policy development to training, the HR professionals at Management 2000 have the tools and expertise to provide the HR support employers need.  Call Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or log on to www.management2000.com for more information. 

 

HR Best Practices - Attendance

Monday, July 12, 2010 by Human Resources

For the first three months of 2010, employee absence rates averaged 0.8 percent of scheduled worker days. While this may not seem to be a lot, absenteeism is one of the human resource issues that frustrates and concerns employers.  


The HR Department at Management 2000, a PEO with offices in Indianapolis, Indiana, provides the HR support employers need to develop an HR strategy to address attendance issues.  The experienced HR professionals at Management 2000 have the HR management tools to not only develop effective attendance policies, but also to provide coaching and training to both employees and managers.  Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000 or at www.management2000.com for more information.

To Sell Safety, You Need A Clear Vision

Thursday, July 1, 2010 by SAFETY

How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organization? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate for your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To engage and gain the commitment of management, you must first identify what you truly value and your own level of commitment to that vision.
       People look at things alot differently then you may, therefore it is good idea to get your Human Resource Management Personnel involved. Human Resource Consultants use HR Training and HR Procedures that help open your vision for management and others to see. It is critical to have HR Support to guide you through HR Management Training to learn the HR Tools and HR Procedures used in gaining managements trust in your vision.

Human Resources Help - Medical Leaves

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 by Human Resources

Just because your company is not subject to FMLA because of its size (less than 50 employees within a 75-mile radius), that doesn’t automatically mean you will not be required by law to provide some types of medical leaves. If you have 15 or more employees, the “reasonable accommodation” provision in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may dictate that you provide unpaid leaves in certain situations. For example, a diabetic employee may have periodic insulin imbalances that require medical attention and absence from work. Or an employee diagnosed with cancer may need to miss a few days’ work for treatment several times during the year. Depending on the circumstances, particularly the length/frequency of the absences and the medical condition involved, it may be a “reasonable accommodation” to excuse these absences, even if the employee has no sick time/PTO available.   

 

Employment decisions involving employees with medical conditions are often complex and a variety of issues must be considered.  Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, has the HR management tools to assist employers with these difficult decisions and keep them in compliance with the ADA as well as the multitude of other federal, state and local employment laws.

 

For more information about how the HR professionals at Management 2000 can help resolve human resource issues, call (317) 549-2000 or log on to www.management2000.com.

Dont Let Training Aids Control Your Presentations

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 by SAFETY
Whatever training aid you choose for your presentations, don't let it steal your show. For example, instead of repeating whats on a PowerPoint slide, use the slide to only reinforce an important point. Go where the class takes you. Instructors who are not very familiar with their topic tend to use the presentation tool as a crutch. They don't pay attention to the class dynamics, such as dealing with questions as they arise. The worst thing a presenter can say is, " hold on to that question and we will address it later". If someone has a question it is imperative that you make every effort to answer it immediately, by doing so you are not only showing your knowledge for the subject, but you are helping someone learn, that is what the presentation is intended to do.
     If you choose not to answer the question right away you are creating a needless Human Resource Issue. Your Human Resource Management Service deals with situations that may arise out of this action. The HR Professionals are very well versed in HR Strategy and HR procedures and are a part of your company to lend their HR Support in such a situation, HR Best Practices along with HR Management Training can help the speaker with any problems that may arise.

Use Cognitive Techniques To Visualize Safety

Friday, June 18, 2010 by SAFETY

Cognitive behavioral methods are essential for sustaining lasting change related to safety,health and Enviormental improvement, for both management and employees. One of the cognitive techniques that's been proven effective is called visualization. You Can use visualization to teach people safe strategies. Have them visualize safe practices and their outcomes. Such internal preparation allows people to evaluate potential and their outcomes. Such internal preparation allows allows people to evaluate potential events and consequences for themselves and others.
     Human Resource Management Services also deals with this kind of training using HR Procedures and HR Strategy to advance the employees learning skills. With the proper HR Management tools and HR Support the employee is taught to evaluate their ability to put themselves in positive situations. The HR Professionals collect as much information as possible to show the employee their progress. Using HR Management Training, HR Procedures and HR Strategy's has shown that this type of visualization technique is very successful in promoting safety.

Involve Workers In Job Safety Analysis

Thursday, June 17, 2010 by SAFETY
A job safety analysis (jsa) is not always best left only to a safety supervisor.Your workers experience in doing the job gives them superb knowledge of what can go wrong from a safety and health standpoint. While some hazards can be obvious to everyone, many workers probably encounter situations that haven't been considered by others as of yet. Your workers insights are vital. Conducting a JSA is also valuable as a training guide for new employees, a refresher for existing employees and as a tool for determine why an accident happened.
    HR Management Training along with HR Management Tools can be an excellent means of teaching along with helping the employee how to deal with the information from a JSA. With HR Strategy and HR Support the information can be vital in preventing accidents in the future. Always include your HR Department to help with different types of HR Procedures that can prove to be invaluable.

HR Best Practices – Background Checks

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 by Human Resources

Employers need to be sure that the candidate they hire for a particular position meets the requirements for the job. These requirements may include, among other things, a certain level of education or job experience. The sad truth is that some candidates lie on their resumes and/or applications. A thorough background check can help employers verify that candidates are as qualified as they claim.

 

However, as is true with so many human resource issues, employers must be careful when conducting background checks. In some cases, the Fair Credit Reporting Act may apply; in others, state privacy laws may limit the information that can be accessed and used. In all cases, employers must be cautious and not consider impermissible information.

 

The good news is that employers don’t need to struggle with this issue. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization, is experienced in all aspects of background checks. Whether it involves level of education, work experience, credit checks, criminal history, or driving records, the HR professionals at Management 2000 have the HR management tools to conduct accurate, legal background checks. For more information about HR support from Management 2000, call (317) 549-2000 or log on to www.management2000.com.

Dealing With Complacency In The Workplace

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 by SAFETY
Complacence can be one of the biggest detractors from workplace safety, leading to inattention and injuries. Challenge workers regularly to remain safe on the job. You can do this with incentive programs,individual goal setting or safety awareness campaigns. Its also a good idea to reinforce group training in individual on-the-job situations. Individual work instructions are very effective when delivered immediately in response to an unsafe workplace.
    Your Human Resource Management Service can help you with this goal setting by using H R Management Tools to accomplish workplace safety. By using H R Management Training to teach individuals to always stay aware and safe on the job. There are many Human Resource Polices that can be put in place by H R Professionals which can help with complacence, inattention and awareness. H R Professionals deal with this type of action quite frequently by using HR Strategy and HR Support to allow them to identify the issue and allow HR Professionals to apply HR Procedures to eliminate the issue.

HR Administration - Interviews

Monday, June 7, 2010 by Human Resources

In a recent BLR poll, employers agreed that the worst mistake a candidate can make is arriving late. The next two worst interview mistakes a candidate can make are being poorly dressed/groomed and knowing nothing about the company/organization. If applicants make a mistake in an interview, it may cost them a chance of being hired. However, if an employer makes a mistake during the hiring process, it could lead to serious legal consequences.

Employers need to be aware of federal, state, and municipal laws that determine what is unlawful in pre-employment inquires. The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address this, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 can develop appropriate HR strategies for employers to use during the hiring process. Contact Management 2000 at (317) 549-2000, or through their website, www.management2000.com for more information.     

Human Resource Issues - Cell Phones & Driving

Monday, May 24, 2010 by Human Resources

Cell phones continue to be a popular means of communication. However, if employees use a cell phone while driving and are involved in an accident, their employers could be liable for significant legal damages. Courts have already imposed huge judgments against drivers allegedly distracted by cell phone conversations, and research shows that texting involves an even greater danger.  This issue is so significant that the U.S. Department of Transportation recently enacted a law prohibiting the use of cell phones (voice or text) by drivers operating a commercial motor vehicle. The penalties are severe, and affect both the driver and employer. 


Employers can help protect against this threat by implementing policies specifically prohibiting cell phone use (voice or text) while employees are driving on company business. Management 2000, a Professional Employer Organization with
offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Dayton Ohio, has the HR management tools to develop such policies and provide advice on implementation and enforcement. Whether the issue is legal compliance, documentation and record retention, discipline, or training, employers can count on Management 2000 for effective human resources help.

Pay Attention To Your Habits

Thursday, May 20, 2010 by SAFETY
There are a number of habits we could work on to improve our safety awareness and limit injuries. A good start is to dedicate one day to making a conscious effort to look at you and your workers are doing all of the time. Really look. You'll be surprised how often you don't watch where you walk, for example, and how much opportunity you and your workers have for improvement. To begin the improvement process using you re Human Resource Management Service, is an excellent place to begin. The HR Professionals within you're company can implement HR Strategy and HR Management Tools that will guide you and you're workers to a higher level of safety awareness.
       By using HR Management Training along with HR Procedures you are better to identify weaknesses in your safety program. Once these weakness are identified then with Human Resource Help and HR Management Training, you become much more aware of the problems you face, and they become much easier to correct. So don't forget to include your Human Resource Consultants for their input when solving such problems.

To Sell Safety You Need A Clear Vision

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by SAFETY

How can you get your safety programs adopted by your organization? The first step is to developer the mindset necessary to be a successful advocate to your initiatives. Look inward. Be clear about your vision. What do you want to accomplish? Where and how do you truly want to make a difference? To engage and gain the commitment of management, you must first identify what you truly value and your own level of commitment to that vision.
      The first step in getting your programs noticed is to use your Human Resource Management Service to give you HR Support along with HR Strategy that allows you to properly gain the commitment of management. Once that commitment is gained, you can then use HR Management Tools along with HR Management Training to guide you towards your vision of safety. By the use of Human Resource Practices to train your employees towards a safer workplace with HR Support, you have created a well rounded safety program that will be noticed and adopted by management.

HR Support - Employee Resignations

Monday, May 17, 2010 by Human Resources

From time to time, employers must face the issue of employee resignations. Just as the reasons for resignations vary, the choices an employer has in dealing with resignations vary. The employer may decide to let the employee work through any notice period given. On the other hand, it may be best to let the employee go at the time of his or her resignation, regardless of any notice given. The best course of action for an employer when an employee resigns depends on several factors, such as the employee’s history and the circumstances surrounding the resignation. 

 

The HR professionals at Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provide the human resources help employers need to address this, and other human resource issues. With extensive experience and a vast array of HR management tools, the human resources consultants at Management 2000 can identify an appropriate HR strategy for employers to use when dealing with employee resignations.   

Dont Overdue Your Safety Messages

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by SAFETY

     Safety reminders and messages do improve cultures and outcomes. But there comes a time when efforts may fail to improve-and possibly even harm-safety results. Workers can become frustrated with too many safety procedures and too much information. This is especially true if they are dealing with overwhelming responsibilities or feel to pressured to produce, while also dealing with complicated safety requirements. At that point they may begin cutting corners on safety, either deliberately or subconsciously. To avoid overwhelming your workers, look for ways to simplify safety. Try to provide the appropriate amount of information in an easily understandable way-neither too little or too much. A great safety program is important and training is also very critical. Don't let information overload undermine your efforts. Turn to your Human Resource Administration for HR strategy and HR support from your HR Professionals to help design and implement the safety program with you so they may use their HR Management Tools along with HR Management Training to produce the results your looking for.


Encourage Safety Leadership

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 by SAFETY
Safety in the workplace is a team effort. By tapping the potential resources your workers have to offer, you can cultivate a stronger safety culture. Recognize and be on the alert for individuals expressing interest in safety leadership. This might help you identify the next volunteers for the safety and health committee, or someone who would be a good candidate for further education and advancement. Arrange to send your potential safety leaders to a safety course or conference.Also let a Human Resource Management Service help in choosing the proper candidates for the job. HR Management Training is essential in training safety candidates the proper HR Strategy's and HR Procedures they need to solve Human Resource Issues and use the correct Human Resource Policies in the future. Human Resources Consultants help potential employees everyday with proper Human Resources Practices and HR Management Tools to further their careers.

Learn Your workers Best Learning Styles

Monday, April 19, 2010 by SAFETY
When you know how your workers learn- that is, how they process information- you can help them get the most out of workplace safety training. Some workers learn best by listening to instructions, while others need to study a text manual.
    Still others follow pictures and diagrams more easily.Your safety communication is most effective when its a mixture of discussion, written materials or visuals and a demonstration that people can actively participate in or touch. Human Resources Consultants have a HR Strategy that involves all of the above mentioned along with HR Management Tools and HR Management Training that will also help the employee process information. Human Resource Management Services use HR Management Tools along with different HR Strategies to teach the employee to retain what they are learning and apply it as needed. Human Resources Help also allows the employee other avenues of learning and retention to be used as a Human Resource Information Systems which allow the employee greater retention and hands on use of the information they have learned.

Human Resources Support - Hiring

Monday, April 19, 2010 by Human Resources

With few job openings available in today's down economy, resume fraud is on the increase. According to one research group, the percentage of applicants misrepresenting their educational background has risen from 13.6 in 1995 to 16.07 in the second half of 2009. A recent university study showed that 20 percent of students submitting resumes to the university’s Career Center had inflated their grade-point averages. To make things worse, a new industry is emerging that will set up bogus academic accreditations, employment histories, military experience, and credit references. 

 

For employers, this means they must make an investment in hiring. Management 2000, an Indiana PEO, provides the human resources help employers need to make good hiring decisions. The Human Resource professionals at Management 2000 have the experience and human resource management tools needed to develop effective hiring and other human resource procedures.