Archive for June 10th, 2009

Mary Ellen Slayter

HR’s seat at the table

Last week’s SmartPulse question: Do you feel like senior executives at your organization take HR’s perspective seriously?

No, 61%
Yes, 39%

A sense that they aren’t taken seriously is a common lament among HR officials — even when they assume a VP title.  It can be difficult to escape the perception that your department’s role is purely administrative, [...]

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Mary Ellen Slayter

Today’s bonus tracks

Despite the down economy, many SmartBrief on Workforce readers are still hiring — and they want to make sure they are getting quality people. Kris Dunn shares a few of his favorite behavioral questions to ask during interviews. They’re tailored for HR, but they’re helpful for other positions as well.

Don’t hire a dud
No experience? Don’t [...]

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