I’ve been thinking about the Champlain College Workforce Development Center’s Online Human Resources Workshop “Finding and Keeping the Best People” beginning in a few weeks and wondering why good employees leave seemingly good positions and move on. Is there one overarching theme, or a wide variety of reasons? So, as a good librarian, I did some research. What I found left me with more questions than answers along with some skepticism.
Posts from consultant’s web sites lean heavily on bad management behavior as the top reason employees leave. That may be true, but when the next sentence proposes their management coaching program as a solution, I begin to question the research.
Posts that rely on information gathered from exit interviews also leave me wondering. Are most people really honest with human resources during an exit interview? We have all had it drilled into us to “never burn bridges” that I seriously doubt any valid conclusions can be gained during an exit interview.
Also, I’m not convinced that people are really, truly honest with themselves about why they quit. It is a lot easier and safer to say “another company offered me more money or a promotion” than admitting a personal or organizational failure to yourself, family, and friends.
Obviously, there is more than one answer to this question, but one thing is certain. Keeping the best people first requires finding the best people; this means making sure there is a good match between the job and the applicant. The position must make the best use of an individual’s skills and abilities.
Ask yourself these questions?
Hiring managers – Are you truly honest with yourself and the applicant about the position, expectations and organizational culture?
Applicants – Are you truly listening to the hiring manager to determine if the position is a good fit for you, or are you just focusing on “winning the job”?
What are your thoughts on “Finding and Keeping the Right People: HR Best Practices”? Tell us what you think and join our online conversation by enrolling in this workshop beginning November 1. For more information and secure online registration, visit http://www.go.champlain.edu/hrsentry.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Champlain College Management Excellence Seminar Series begins Sept. 17
The Management Excellence Seminar Series delivers the high-level skills that all managers need to be successful. Real workplace scenarios are used in each session to equip participants with tools and strategic concepts they can integrate into their personal management practices for immediate results.
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Managing and developing people
- Leading teams
- Effective delegation
- Making great decisions
- Resolving conflicts
- Coaching for performance.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Become a Certified Computer Examiner - Official CCE BootCamp 100% online
The Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) designation is one of the premier professional certifications in the computer forensics industry and is an impressive credential to have on a resume.
Champlain College has joined with the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) to offer an official Certified Computer Examiner BootCamp, 100% online and 100% interactive. The perfect way to prepare for your CCE designation.
Who should attend? Professionals from a wide variety of industries and organizations who are engaged in detecting fraud including:
Champlain College has joined with the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) to offer an official Certified Computer Examiner BootCamp, 100% online and 100% interactive. The perfect way to prepare for your CCE designation.
Who should attend? Professionals from a wide variety of industries and organizations who are engaged in detecting fraud including:
- Law firms
- Insurance companies
- Accounting firms
- Law enforcement
- Military
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Management Excellence - It takes training
It is extremely rare for anyone promoted into a management position to suddenly become manager extraordinaire as soon as the new title is bestowed. A good management training class is critical for success by providing a so-called management toolkit, which enables a new manager to build sound management practices and create high functioning teams. As this video demonstrates, managers have a lot to think about. If you have been promoted into a management position on the basis of your technical expertise and performance, a management training class is essential - insist on getting the training you need for success!
Friday, June 5, 2009
How Popular Are Social Media Tools - We Asked Our LCA Participants
In preparation for our Leadership in a Connected Age (LCA) conference on June 9th at Champlain College, we surveyed participants ahead of time to find out which social media tools they currently use. We thought it would be interesting information and helpful to the instructors and industry experts presenting at the conference in preparing their remarks.
The question was: Which social media tools do you currently use?
Here is what we learned.
Facebook - 36
Twitter - 22
Blog - 19
Listserv - 17
Email - 74
None - 1
We are expecting over 90 people from diverse backgrounds, i.e. education, business, nonprofits, government, students, and while the survey was not completed by everyone, this information does give us some indication about how popular these tools have become. Hopefully after this event, these numbers will increase!
The question was: Which social media tools do you currently use?
Here is what we learned.
Facebook - 36
Twitter - 22
Blog - 19
Listserv - 17
Email - 74
None - 1
We are expecting over 90 people from diverse backgrounds, i.e. education, business, nonprofits, government, students, and while the survey was not completed by everyone, this information does give us some indication about how popular these tools have become. Hopefully after this event, these numbers will increase!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Google Talk
Have you heard about Google Talk? Steve Shepard, international telecom expert, living right here in Vermont, talks about it on his 7.5 mins podcast. It's worth a listen. Keeping up with the latest technology can have a real impact on your ability and effectiveness as a leader.
When are social media tools an important part of an integrated marketing plan and when do they lose their impact? Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, mySpace...the list goes on.
How do you find information online and how do you know it is current and factual?
How do you navigate and filter the tsunami of information available on the Internet and find reliable content that aligns with your values as a business person and community member?
How can you use technology to create an environment of transparency and knowledge sharing that promotes creativity, trust, and innovation?
These are all critical questions that require thoughtful investigation. This conversation is happening on a daily basis in Burlington, Vermont by hundreds of people at a time by social media and technology experts, business leaders, educators, elected officials and community leaders. Join the conversation and learn how to connect technology with effective leadership practice.
When are social media tools an important part of an integrated marketing plan and when do they lose their impact? Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, mySpace...the list goes on.
How do you find information online and how do you know it is current and factual?
How do you navigate and filter the tsunami of information available on the Internet and find reliable content that aligns with your values as a business person and community member?
How can you use technology to create an environment of transparency and knowledge sharing that promotes creativity, trust, and innovation?
These are all critical questions that require thoughtful investigation. This conversation is happening on a daily basis in Burlington, Vermont by hundreds of people at a time by social media and technology experts, business leaders, educators, elected officials and community leaders. Join the conversation and learn how to connect technology with effective leadership practice.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
How Nonprofits (or any organization) Can Succeed...
How nonprofits can succeed in the new sustainability paradigm: 6 big lessons from social media.
1. Be nimble but think long term.
Resist fear-based crisis thinking and strive for focused clarity. Respond quickly when it’s advantageous or necessary, but make sure even your quickest actions are in the long-term best interest of your organization.
2. Experiment and analyze.
As one foundation executive recently put it—this is not about doing more with less but doing differently with less.
3. Build and use networks strategically.
Social media are about everyone getting into the conversation; network-building on a world-wide scale. Nonprofits and foundations have been paying lip-service to networking for years, but now it’s time to get seriously intentional and collaborative. Going forward, working together will be a more successful business model than competing with each other.
4. Let the public in.
If you haven’t already, consider opening up a conversation with the public. Don’t just ask for support, ask for their ideas and participation–then listen, keep them engaged, and thank them.
5. Engage young people.
Many young people are passionate about social causes and talented at using the Web 2.0 media that can help you raise awareness and even money. Reach out to them now.
6. Focus on impact.
Activity is important, but impact is more important. Impact is becoming more significant in not only foundation and government funding decisions but also among donors who view themselves as investors looking for the highest yield. Nonprofits need to develop effective, systematic ways of measuring and communicating the human impact of their activities.
Read the full post
Learn more...attend Leadership in a Connected Age, An innovative series offered by The Snelling Center for Government and The Workforce Development Center at Champlain College. Gain insights, share ideas and build strategies to incorporate emerging technologies into your workplace and community.
Lyndonville * April 28
Springfield * May 12
Montpelier * May 19
Middlebury * May 26
Burlington, VT, Champlain College * June 9 Full Day Conference
1. Be nimble but think long term.
Resist fear-based crisis thinking and strive for focused clarity. Respond quickly when it’s advantageous or necessary, but make sure even your quickest actions are in the long-term best interest of your organization.
2. Experiment and analyze.
As one foundation executive recently put it—this is not about doing more with less but doing differently with less.
3. Build and use networks strategically.
Social media are about everyone getting into the conversation; network-building on a world-wide scale. Nonprofits and foundations have been paying lip-service to networking for years, but now it’s time to get seriously intentional and collaborative. Going forward, working together will be a more successful business model than competing with each other.
4. Let the public in.
If you haven’t already, consider opening up a conversation with the public. Don’t just ask for support, ask for their ideas and participation–then listen, keep them engaged, and thank them.
5. Engage young people.
Many young people are passionate about social causes and talented at using the Web 2.0 media that can help you raise awareness and even money. Reach out to them now.
6. Focus on impact.
Activity is important, but impact is more important. Impact is becoming more significant in not only foundation and government funding decisions but also among donors who view themselves as investors looking for the highest yield. Nonprofits need to develop effective, systematic ways of measuring and communicating the human impact of their activities.
Read the full post
Learn more...attend Leadership in a Connected Age, An innovative series offered by The Snelling Center for Government and The Workforce Development Center at Champlain College. Gain insights, share ideas and build strategies to incorporate emerging technologies into your workplace and community.
Lyndonville * April 28
Springfield * May 12
Montpelier * May 19
Middlebury * May 26
Burlington, VT, Champlain College * June 9 Full Day Conference
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