Turning ambivalence into commitment

Article Abstract:

A human resources professional can improve the chances of his/her being hired by a prospective employer by transforming the usual ambivalent attitude of the interviewer into commitment. Three kinds of letters can sometimes do the trick. One is the letter of understanding which summarizes what the job candidate knows about the job including the challenges. Another is a letter which summarizes the candidates' plan of action for the first three months. Third is a letter which shows how a candidate is well-suited for the job.

Business Personnel Management, Human resource management, Employment

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Professional directions: outplacement services, taxability, and the human resources professional

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The question whether outplacement services to terminated employees are taxable was analyzed. Numerous companies have started to offer outplacement services as part of severance benefits. This issue is important because outplacement costs can amount to 15% to 20% of the cash compensation of terminated employees. These benefits should be structured such that the IRS will consider it a taxable benefit to employees. The role of human resources professionals in structuring outplacement benefits is discussed.

Management, Compensation and benefits, Employee benefits, Outplacement services, Displaced workers

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Professional directions

Article Abstract:

The information superhighway has made employment opportunities available to job seekers. This new application has two advantages. It is a fast and reliable manner of providing talents with employment opportunity and it enables job seekers to look for opportunities in private fast.

Analysis, Innovations, Internet, Job hunting

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