Tom Stables

Tom Stables


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Hiring The Right Employee

Finding the perfect employee to meet your company's needs takes time. Understanding how to find that employee who is the perfect fit also takes knowledge and practice. According to a Gallup study, 70% of American workers are not fully engaged in their work. This may be due to the fact 53% are unhappy with their work. Hiring the right person who is not only a perfect fit for your company but who also loves what they are doing... (posted by Tom 1 year 151 days ago.)
X, Y, Or Z: Does An Employee's Generation Really Matter?

Each generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it. -George Orwell As with so many other aspects of an excellent work place, strong HR> - hiring, training and management practices - form the foundation. Different generations working side by side have become commonplace in the modern working environment. While this... (posted by Tom 1 year 151 days ago.)
Why A Company's HR Solutions Are Critical To Excellent Customer Service

I had been with the hardware company in Virginia for about five years - three and a half as HR director. I had enjoyed the work and the people were great. We had made a lot of progress in establishing the HR department. We had formalized the hiring process and a significant number of HR policies and programs. I had also obtained my first HR certification - the PHR. I was ready to... (posted by Tom 1 year 151 days ago.)