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- BNET Author Biography
- Melissa is the HR manager for CBS Interactive CBSi in Australia. She graduated from the University of Sydney, majoring in Human Resource Management and prior to joining CBSi worked in a variety of generalist HR roles. When not wearing the HR/UN hat, she likes to curl up on the couch...
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- The Profiler
- When it comes to interviewing candidates, the style, number of and type of questions can vary depending on the organisation. Some businesses have templates, include a psychological assessment component, do initial phone screens and even conduct interviews entirely off the cuff (probably not recommended unless you thrive in moments of...
- Blog posts 2009-05-18
- Passing the Recruitment Process
- I think we've all heard horror stories from both sides of the recruitment table. I know from my side HR, there are some things applicants do that have me questioning whether common sense got thrown out the window. by Melissa Lourenco
- Blog posts 2009-10-27
- Communicating HR Policies
- I believe this is an important topic because it is where some companies fall down and open themselves up to litigation. Regularly communicating HR policies that spell out accepted codes of conduct and define breaches such as harassment and bullying build a better defence for the employer...
- Blog posts 2009-08-05
- Communication Breakdown?
- I was watching Talkin' 'Bout My Generation the other night and found myself playing along at home. It was interesting to see how distinct and unique some elements of pop culture are between the Baby Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y. The same can be said about...
- Blog posts 2009-07-22
- Are You Anti Social Networking?
- Whether your organisation supports social media sites or believes that sites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter are time wasters, you can't deny their popularity. I guarantee that a large number of people in your company are registered on one or more of those sites. What does that...
- Blog posts 2009-07-08
- Keeping Staff Motivated Without Breaking the Bank
- Apologies for this way-overused opening but: as we trudge along the current path of economic uncertainty, we've all heard the admonitions to "tighten the purse strings" to "brace ourselves"... All this forces HR professionals to think creatively --- how can we keep our staff motivated amidst all...
- Blog posts 2009-06-29
- Welcome to the Induction Process
- Having a company induction program or process can help new employees settle into a workplace, and it's an excellent forum for informing new employees of the company's policies. Induction programs differ depending on the size of the organisation. I have found that smaller companies have a basic...
- Blog posts 2009-06-21
- Work-life Balancing Act
- Is it worth introducing a work-life balance policy into your organisation? Absolutely! Such a policy can help an organisation retain staff, attract new staff, reduce absenteeism and potentially increase morale and productivity. For the employees, it can mean less stress/burnout, improved relationships family and personal and increased...
- Blog posts 2009-06-15
- Employee Reward and Recognition
- Some may argue that given the current economic climate, employers don't need to focus money and resources to actively "retain" staff. Why? Well, unemployment is rising, massive job cuts are taking place and job posts/vacancies are decreasing so employees should be thankful they have a job, full stop! ...
- Blog posts 2009-06-09
- Recruitment Agencies - Partner or Pest?
- Like most HR professionals, I've had positive and negative experiences in dealing with recruitment agencies. To save on costs, we first try and fill a vacant role in-house. If we're unsuccessful, we then turn to recruitment agencies to assist us finding the ideal candidate. ...
- Blog posts 2009-06-01
- Are You Swine Ready?
- It seems that every day, the news reports that another Australian has been struck down with the swine flu or a new country has been included on the infected list. I believe the media has turned it into more than it really is by throwing in words...
- Blog posts 2009-05-26
- Recruitment FAIL!
- Having seen just about everything when recruiting, here are some examples of what not to do. (These all really happened, folks.) by Melissa Lourenco
- Blog posts 2009-11-03
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