State of Nebraska is Moving to the Cloud
Cost savings, streamlining HR processes and improving self service: See why the State of Nebraska is moving to the cloud
Human Resources
Transitioning Military Job Seeker Uses Social Networks, Business Cards and QR Codes
We caught up with Captain Eric Jacksonat the recent Cleared Job Fair in Springfield, VA. Eric is an Information Systems Manager for the Army and he’s seeking a position in the network defense and security area in the Northern VA to DC part of the metro area. Eric met with SAIC, ManTech, URS, HP andRead… Read more »
Recruiting for Culture
Recruiting has been interesting for Human Resources professionals over the past two to three years. It has definitely been an employer’s market. So many organizations have downsized, leaving a significant number of quality candidates in the job market. This economy has been tough, but I am a believer that it is turning around. With thatRead… Read more »
Govbytes: Maryland employers banned from requesting Facebook credentials
In a move which adds to the national debate over whether it should be lawful for employers to ask applicants for Facebook passwords — and ends it in Maryland — the state last week became the 1st to ban the practice. Facebook also recently took a stand against employers requiring passwords during the hiring process.Read… Read more »
The Good Workplace Snitch
“This place is a hell hole. If I had a car today I would up and quit.” This was a real Facebook post, though not too uncommon, and shared by a social network “friend” with their mutual employer! Facebook “snitching”, as it’s been coined, has prompted a lot of discussion among HR professionals who areRead… Read more »
5 Tips on USAJOBS for Current Feds
Each week I pick the top 10 jobs by category (IT to HR to entry-level to $100k)from USAJOBS for our site jobs.govloop.com (sign up to receive our top picks by email). I’m kind of a jobs nerd so I actually love doing it. I’ve learned a lot by doing this week in terms of whatRead… Read more »
Is it Unethical for HR to ask you the employee to donate to the “cause”?
It seems everywhere I’ve worked, this always comes up. What are your thoughts? Should Human Resources approach employees for “donations”, or to “volunteer” money for company/agency events? Does it resemble coersion? Do you feel that when HR asks, you’ve gotta give?
100 Power Words for Your Resume
RedStarResume produced a list of Power Words they claim “will increase your chances of getting hired by 80%!” While I can’t attest to this claim, their list is full of action verbs that help writers paint an excellent verbal picture of their work experience; this makes it a LOT easier for those who read resumesRead… Read more »
Presidential Proclamation – National Volunteer Week (April 15-21, 2012)
April 9, 2012 –President Obama issued his annual Presidential Proclamation for National Volunteer Week. The President declared that, ” Service is a lifelong pursuit that strengthens the civic and economic fabric of our Nation. With every hour and every act, our lives are made richer, our communities are drawn closer, and our country is forgedRead… Read more »
OPM Guidance On Retaining Employees
This morning I took a look at the HR Flexibilities and Authorities Handbook produced by OPM. The handbook has a lot of great information for federal HR professionals. One section in particular caught my eye and is an important read for people across all sectors and all levels of government. This section provided insights onRead… Read more »