The Human Resources Blog

IT Jobs for Graduates launches webcast to help graduates through the interview maze
Graduates wanting a career in technology are advised not to ask about salary during their job interview, but to make sure they are fully prepared in terms of knowing about the company, the industry in which it operates and the position available. […]

Reading résumés is a love/hate thing for me. As an HR person, I look at so many that sometimes I feel I can’t bear to see another. On the other hand, from time to time I come across a résumé so terrific that it restores my faith in humanity (or, at least, my faith in […]

When you are looking for a new job, advice on how to evaluate and negotiate an appropriate starting salary is invaluable. We’ve teamed up with acclaimed salary negotiation expert and author, Jack Chapman, to bring you practical advice on negotiating a proper starting salary.
Five simple starting salary rules:
Rule #1) Postpone talking about starting salary until […]

Question: I’m considering applying for a job that requires my salary history and requirements upon application. Do I “give away the store” before getting my foot in the door? And if I do apply, should I be exact, or can I give a range?
– Ora Gordon, Jersey City, N.J.
Ora: From your question, it’s clear that […]

Leading Blue Chip Company requires a Human Resources Mananger with solid 4 years experience in:-
? Acquired Human Resources
? Resources Planning, Recruitment & Selection
? Managed Industrial Relations
? Providing support to managers wrote disciplinary and performance issues.
? Educate line management and give guidance wrote dealing with conflicts, managing performance and IR.
? Overseeing that all grievances lodged are […]

When is it appropriate to ask about salary and benefits during an interview? Is it during the interview or after they have offered the position?
It is to your advantage to wait until the prospective employer has made an offer, but that doesn’t mean you should wait that long to think about what you need. Before […]

Bob Rosentel used his experience to land a new job, along with a 35 percent pay raise. ‘‘We danced around a bit. They came back with an offer . . . We ended up with something reasonable,’’ he said of his salary negotiations. Read more
Courtesy:www.boston.com

HighRoads Inc. announced that it has acquired human resources advisory firm MHS Advisors LLC.
Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Woburn, Mass., HR management software company said the MHS Advisors team will become HighRoads’ HR Advisory Services division and will set up a new office in Chicago, expanding the company’s Midwest presence.
MHS specializes in serving large employers’ […]