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If you're a technical writer then it's imperative that you understand how to conduct an audience analysis prior to writing. An audience analysis guides your writing, so that you can tailor your document to the needs of the audience. Without an audience analysis, you're writing blind and may miss the mark. Step 11 Identify characteristics of your audience by talking to ...

Tasks analysis examines and records the ways people perform jobs. The collected data provides job related insights. For each task, a certain process occurs to reach a goal or result. Conducting task analysis focuses on observable steps and recording these with tools or equipment needed, movement, use of hands, environment and any task specific information. Conducting the analysis typically works from ...

Simulation analysis is an effective way of projecting risk and probabilistic behavior in nearly any stochastic system. A good simulation analysis process can help you understand the behavior of elements and systems in business, politics and even large-scale social systems. Follow a few basic steps to conduct a simulation analysis properly. Step 11 Define your problem. Each simulation attempts to clarify ...

Writing a company mission statement will help you and your employees focus on a common goal and give everyone a benchmark to gauge performance. Step 11 Include everybody whose perception of your company matters. Collect as many ideas as you can. Step 22 Define your company. Think carefully about what role it plays in the industry and community. Step 33 State ...

Getting a business checking account will help you track income and expenses and prevent intermingling with your personal accounts Determining Your Business Checking Needs Step 11 Establish how your business is owned. Is it a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation or nonprofit? You'll find that certain accounts are more suitable to your needs depending on how your business is structured. Step 22 ...

Did you know that every three to four years, companies lose an average of 50 percent of their staff? While that is a staggering statistic, the cost to replace an employee who leaves is 50 percent of that person's salary. If you're losing employees you'd like to keep, exit interviews and feedback from current employees about their concerns will help you ...

An HR audit is dreaded by many a human resources department head, but for the skilled HR representative, it is a valuable tool that points to areas in need of employee development. In some cases an HR audit may even help a company find areas where savings could be realized with the help of job cuts and the funds may then ...

In an earlier article, we talked about retaining the new employee. We all start out as new even if we have been in the industry for years. Whether they have experience or not, everyone goes through the growing pains of learning the new company for which they work. As employees develop competency in their roles they will move forward to the ...

An emerging trend in Human Resources (HR) is to centralize your HR transactional functions while leaving a smaller HR footprint at each geographical location. Larger corporations and government agencies have found efficiencies in transforming their HR service delivery in this fashion. Although many transactional functions were centralized, the most essential element of HR service delivery is the key advisory services provided ...

In earlier articles, we talked about retaining new employees and those who has been with you for one year. This article focuses on the retention of the seasoned employee. These employees have been with the company for an extended period and perform efficient, high quality work. They are experts in their role, a manager’s dream - an employee who know what ...

As companies compete for and try to retain the best employees, better employee benefits are being offered to workers. In addition to the traditional medical and dental insurance for employees and families, programs called employee assistance programs (EAP) are on the rise. Because EAP benefits are specialized, companies are looking to hire EAP advisors to work closely with their human resources ...

We have talked about new employees and seasoned employees, but what about those who are in their third or fourth careers? Companies employing older workers need to find perks and benefits that appeal to such a group. This group is a growing labor pool. It’s all in the numbers. “In 2007, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, of 146 ...

"HR" is business shorthand for "human resources," and as a human resources consultant, you'll work to develop and implement human resource strategies to meet your company's unique needs. At lower levels, an HR consultant is responsible for job recruitment. If you become a senior HR consultant, you'll be actively participating in administering your employer's human resources department. Get the Education Step ...

The human resources department in your company is the nerve center of relations between management and employees. Your ability to maintain accurate records on employee wage, benefits and training is predicated entirely by a successful human resources department. You need to proceed with caution when you consider outsourcing human resources functions. Manage Human Resources Needs Through Outsourcing Step 11 Complete the ...

This is the first of a two-part article on avoiding whistleblower retaliation claims. There are two simple ways to avoid whistleblower lawsuits. The first is to limit or eliminate the underlying illegal or improper conduct that could give rise to allegations of wrongdoing that can trigger whistleblower status. The second is to treat whistleblowers properly if and when such conduct is ...

This article is the last in a short series of articles we have written on drug testing in the workplace. If you have not had the opportunity to read the previous articles, here are the titles and links. The Six Key Elements Of A Drug Abuse Prevention Program Drug Testing In The Workplace...Six Reasons Why Companies Do It. Drug Testing In ...

Most business managers agree that all employees benefit when working in a team-based environment. Yet few managers know exactly how to create such an environment. Human-resource personnel should assist managers by writing a team-building strategy for each department within the company. Consider using the following key concepts designed to promote effective team building. Step 11 Create a new document in a ...

In an earlier post entitled "How To Avoid Whistleblower Retaliation Claims - Part 1":http://hrguru.monster.com/training/articles/93-how-to-avoid-whistlblower-retaliation-claims---part-1, we cited five proactive steps an employer should consider to limit his or her liability. The fifth step was to establish a procedure for responding to whistleblower complaints. Here are some guidelines that may be helpful in developing an effective procedure: 1. Recognize the complaint. The first ...

Earlier this week, we presented six reasons why companies do drug testing in the workplace. Today, we offer an opposing viewpoint. We suggest that you read both articles, should you be considering a drug testing program. Although there are very good reasons to incorporate drug testing in a drug abuse prevention program, there are also good reasons to not include drug ...

In attempting to strike a balance between employee privacy concerns and the legitimate business needs of employers, the scope of the employer's potential liability with respect to its electronic mail (e-mail) and voice mail systems must be considered. Such issues include: 1. E-mail is subject to discovery in a lawsuit. Like other employer records subject to subpoena, e-mail is discoverable. This ...