Human resources communication

Joint management (Strategy, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources) Joint functions (Basic R D, Service Support, Group Communications, Environmental Protection. . . ) ... 

Disciplinary action may be appropriate if malicious or criminal intent is positively identified as a root cause. An example would be when an investigation reveals horseplay, practical jokes, fights, or even sabotage was among the root causes. These activities have no place in any workplace and are especially undesirable in the chemical processing industry. It is most likely that a company s employee handbook, human resources documents, or union contract addresses these situations and communicates the policy in advance of an incident. In short, the investi-... 

Mr. Haynes retired from Shell Oil Company in 1991 after a 35-year career in human resource management. At retirement, he was the Manager of Pensioner Relations. Today he and his wife, Janice, live in Kerrville, Texas, where he pursues his interests in writing, community service, and travel. Visit Mr. Haynes Web site at http //members.aol.com/elvinhayns/books.htm. 

Structural leaders do homework rethink the relationship of structure, strategy, and environment and focus on implementation. Whereas, human resources leaders believe in people and communicate their beliefs. They are visible, accessible, empower others, and refer to employees as partners or associates. Political leaders clarify what they want and what they can get. They persuade first, negotiate second, and coerce only if necessary. Symbolic leaders lead by example, offer plausible interpretations of experience, communicate a vision, tell stories, and respect and use history. Reframing leadership is a leadership style that will be valuable in assisting future leaders to create new opportunities within their environments. 

The acquisition of significant knowledge about drugs and drug therapy is the expectation of a newly licensed pharmacist, but it is the demonstration of excellent management and human resources skills that is often necessary for a pharmacist to become recognized and evaluated for promotion. Important aspects in the operation of a chain community pharmacy that are reviewed during an associate evaluation are... 

Communications have an important part to play in the successful implementation of a project. External communications have already been discussed as part of the formal launch of the project. It is a good idea to have similar communications at important milestones during the project s lifetime. Internal to the project team it is necessary to have progress reports for team members and the human resource responding to them. To be effective the reports must be concise, accurate, and produced at regular intervals, with just sufficient detail for them to be speedily read. Progress reports, as well as notes on meetings, will also be required for inclusion in Project Folders as a part of the quality procedures within the company. 

Daniel Verbist is Executive Director, Build Trust ft Communications at the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefie). He holds an MBA from the University of Louvain, Belgium. He started in 1973 as Researcher and Assistant in Human Resources at the Institute for Administration and Management (UCL-1AG), Belgium. In 1973,... 

The aquatic weed problem is one of worldwide proportion which is increasing despite enormous expenditures of money and human resources in the application of chemical and mechanical controls. The U.S. Army of Engineers (CE) spends nearly 6 million annually to maintain weed free waterways with an additional 2.5 million going into research (Decell,J.L. U. S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, personal communication, 1989). 

Likewise, it may be necessary to have candidates explain criminal con-vichons listed on their applicahons. Depending on how relevant the convictions may be to your position and how recently they occurred, you may choose to factor the informahon into your decision. There is cause for caution, however. Your questioning may reveal information that may not be used to screen out an applicant. You may learn, for example, that an individual had an arrest that did not lead to a conviction, or that an individual had a conviction on a matter that is not apparently relevant to your posihon. If that is the case, do not use such informahon in a decision not to hire. If you have any questions, consult with your human resources (HR) department or legal counsel before making a hiring decision or communicating with the candidate. 

Another valuable communication tool is seldom used—anonymous employee opinion surveys conducted by the manager, in addition to those of the Human Resources department. Annually, workers are asked to submit to the secretary their answers for three questions. The secretary then combines all responses ... 

Today, employees and shareholders increasingly view sustainability as a primary consideration in the company s key functions - product development, manufacturing, human resource activities and community involvement - because it is the right thing and because it makes business sense. 

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