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Sheri Mazurek

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Ask HR: Do I have to complete the application if I already sent a resume?

The changes in the job market over the past few years have certainly impacted job…

Hiring

Ask HR

Being an HR professional seems to bring a number of questions from friends, family, and…

HR Laws & Admin

The Power of the Silent Trainer

In a previous post, I discussed the concept of the silent trainer. The silent trainer…

Training & Development

Are You Challenging Your Winners?

Winners gravitate toward winners. They challenge each other and they push each other to give…

Performance Management

Informal Learning and the Silent Trainer #2

In a previous post, I discussed the need to not ignore the informal learning systems…

Training & Development

The Chemistry is Necessary if You Want to Win

Since moving to Cleveland ten years ago, I have watched many disappointing seasons for Cleveland…

Leadership Skills

Informal Learning and the Silent Trainer #1

However, if you are failing to recognize the informal learning structures as powerful teachers in…

Training & Development

16 Ways to Derail Your Attempt at Building a Performance Culture

Previous posts have provided tips on overcoming the myth of the paper trail. In an…

Performance Management

The purpose of the Paper Trail

I have spent a great deal of time writing about the paper trail. My previous…

HR Laws & Admin

Overcoming the Myth of the Paper Trail #2

As mentioned previously, overcoming the myth of the "paper trail" requires building a performance culture.

HR Laws & Admin

Overcoming the Myth of the Paper Trail #1

As mentioned in two previous posts, the paper trail seems to be a concept widely…

HR Laws & Admin

Ten Things to Ask Yourself

The Wall Street Journal Online recently published an article entitled "Ten Things Human Resources Won't…

Improving Yourself

The employee view of the paper trail

In the fictitious dialogue in my previous post, Bob is the employee. According to Bob's…

HR Laws & Admin

The Top Three Things I Wish I Knew About Background Screening

In an effort to mitigate the risk of a bad hiring decision, companies can use…

Hiring

The Paper Trail

A common misconception with employees and managers is that of the “paper trail.” It is…

HR Laws & Admin

Seven Ways to Build Credibility

Current competency models in the field of Human Resources (HR) share common themes. Among them…

Leadership Skills