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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| HRM | 10/26/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: 1.What are the basic assumptions underlying traditional Personnel Function and Human Resource ... A: HERE IS SOME SOME USEFUL MATERIAL. SOME ANSWERS HELD BACK DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINT. PLEASE ... | ||
| support needed | 10/1/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: “The small scale industry has played a very important role in the socio-economic development of ... A: HERE IS SOME SOME USEFUL MATERIAL. TWO ANSWERS HELD BACK DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINT. PLEASE ... | ||
| Economic And Social Environment | 9/22/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: “The small scale industry has played a very important role in the socio-economic development of ... A: The small scale industry has played a very important role in the socio-economic development of ... | ||
| Job references | 9/17/2011 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: Someone who works for me part time used my name as a reference when applying for a second part time ... A: This seems to be an ethical dilemma, the good thing is that you do not have to give the reference to ... | ||
| : ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT | 9/2/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: 1. In the present day Indian politico-economic environment FEMA has emerged as a very important ... A: HERE IS SOME SOME USEFUL MATERIAL. SOME ANSWERS HELD BACK DUE TO SPACE CONSTRAINT. PLEASE ... | ||
| new employee leave requests | 7/20/2011 | Shannon M. Reising |
| Q: A new man I hired began making requests for time off during the day to see his caseworker. These ... A: As long as you can get the employee to sign a standard waiver releasing you to pull a background ... | ||
| Career Change/Unemployment | 6/29/2011 | Jim Dromsky |
| Q: I have a B.A. in Psychology and have worked within the non-profit, education and government sector ... A: Monica: The answer may sound simplistic but you can explore entry-level Sales/marketing ... | ||
| Reporting New Hires | 6/8/2011 | Shannon M. Reising |
| Q: If I am an employer, am I allowed to report a "new hire" before the first day they work for me? (So ... A: I wouldn't report a new hire until the first day of work, unless your state allows post-dating on ... | ||
| Hiring List Confidentiality | 6/7/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: I was a US government employee that worked in a overseas location for 13 years. The agency I worked ... A: JOHN, BASED ON YOUR BRIEF, THIS WHOLE PROCESS IS -illegal -unethical -immoral act. DIFFERENT ... | ||
| Hiring Questions | 5/5/2011 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: I had a misdemeanor citation for alcohol at age 21. Was not taken to police station nor handcuffed. ... A: James, First of all, there are a few variables here. You do not have to be taken to a police ... | ||
| Hiring questions | 5/5/2011 | Jim Dromsky |
| Q: I had a misdemeanor citation for alcohol at age 21. Was not taken to police station nor handcuffed. ... A: James: I believe the question on an employment application is whether you have been convicted of a ... | ||
| Administrator-in-Training Salary Range | 4/8/2011 | Jim Dromsky |
| Q: Good morning! I have done extensive research on the web and I am unable to find an answer to ... A: Mary: have you been to www.salary.com ? you may have to be creative on title but that should ... | ||
| Pre-employment drug testing | 3/30/2011 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: After many years, I am ready to re-enter the workforce. Occasionally, my husband and I get together ... A: Kathy, When employers put out ads for jobs they do not have to put that drug testing is required. ... | ||
| Non- Compete | 3/25/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: Leo: I laid off an employee here in Fl. for lack of work. She had signed a non-compete but I now ... A: NANCY, -IF THE EMPLOYEE HAD RESIGNED ON HER OWN AND JOINED A DIRECT COMPETITOR, THEN THE ... | ||
| Misperceptions | 3/3/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: I recently went to a local careers center and the person who helps people find work asked for me to ... A: Ordinary degree means basic degree [ NO ‘HONOURS’ OR FIRST CLASS RANKING]. WITH THIS ... | ||
| Misperceptions | 3/1/2011 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: I recently went to a local careers center and the person who helps people find work asked for me to ... A: JAMES, HERE IS SOME USEFUL MATERIAL. REGARDS LEO LINGHAM ======================================= ... | ||
| fmla blues | 3/1/2011 | Shannon M. Reising |
| Q: my wife has been diagnosed with more than 1 serious/chronic illness in the past yr and a half.ive ... A: Under FMLA rules, an employer may give FMLA notice to employees who imply the need to take FMLA ... | ||
| Pre Employment question. | 2/14/2011 | Shannon M. Reising |
| Q: We are a small company and we have been having a problem with employees faking injuries then riding ... A: No, you cannot ask that question on an application, because past worker's compensation cases cannot ... | ||
| Hiring Process | 11/10/2010 | Jim Dromsky |
| Q: I attended an interview for a business analysis position almost 2 weeks ago. The interview went ok- ... A: Given the continuing activity and info requests, it does sound like you are in the running. I think ... | ||
| HR Commitment | 9/20/2010 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: As a Hr how to build commitment among employees towards organisation? And how to show the employees ... A: RAHUL, here is some useful material. regards LEO LINGHAM =============================== As a Hr ... | ||
| What is a fair amount to pay for a resume writing service? | 9/16/2010 | Shannon M. Reising |
| Q: I am looking for a job and I feel my resume is not upto the mark. I was looking around for a ... A: I honestly would pay no more than $0.00 for a resume writing service. The problem with ... | ||
| HR | 9/13/2010 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: As a hr , how to manage diversity at work place? and How hr manages change in organisation ... A: HERE IS SOME USEFUL MATERIAL. REGARDS LEO LINGHAM ========================== As a hr , how to ... | ||
| Job evaluation | 8/25/2010 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: sir,i have a question, 1)Should the job evaluation depend on an appraisal of the jobholder ... A: YONG, HERE IS SOME USEFUL MATERIAL. REGARDS LEO LINGHAM ==================================== ... | ||
| Background Check | 8/5/2010 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: My question is. I will be applying on line at a company that will do a background check i know for ... A: Genevea, If they are conducting a background check your DWI will appear, you stated that the ... | ||
| False background check report | 7/26/2010 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: Pacleb, I have a question maybe you can help me with. My church recently asked my wife and I to ... A: Philip, This is the problem with database searches, they usually have incomplete dispositions or ... | ||
| Lawsuits and Hiring Practices | 6/22/2010 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: I was wondering if someone sued someone else in a small claims court, would I later have to disclose ... A: Michelle, A small claims suit would not affect you from getting hired, also I would not disclose ... | ||
| mensa | 6/16/2010 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: I am looking for a supervisor position in a technical or customer support field. I have 13 years ... A: WENDY, MENSA, EVEN THOUGH, IT IS A WELL KNOWN ASSOCIATION, IS NOT POPULAR AMONG THE ... | ||
| mensa | 6/16/2010 | Jim Dromsky |
| Q: I am looking for a supervisor position in a technical or customer support field. I have 13 years ... A: Wendy: Thanks for the question. Mensa membership, as it relates to employment qualifications, is ... | ||
| Pre-employment background check | 5/21/2010 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: I applied for a job at Arby's they wanted me to be hired as a shift, which was great news and did a ... A: I would not worry if it has been over 11 days, some criminal courts are short staffed because the of ... | ||
| temp employees | 5/19/2010 | Thomas R. Ballas |
| Q: I am in Alabama, a right to work state. Recently, we have been blessed with a lot of work and need ... A: Jeff: If you know the need is temporary, I would always tell a prospective employee the opportunity ... | ||
| Hiring Process- Employer Questions | 5/18/2010 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: one being a lawncare and landscaping service. A few of the issues he has been running into is ... A: Deitra, Running an employment ad without mentioning the company name is appropriate. Also, ... | ||
| Drug testing | 4/2/2010 | Mariano Pacleb |
| Q: I'm not sure if you received this question the first time. Random drug screens if a problem such as ... A: Donna, This answer really depends on what's the company's policy on a diluted specimen on a drug ... | ||
| Human Resources | 3/22/2010 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: What is the relationship between the business strategy and the organizational culture regarding ... A: MARY, HERE IS SOME USEFUL MATERIAL. REGARDS LEO LINGHAM ================================ Three ... | ||
| Bakcground check | 3/19/2010 | Thomas R. Ballas |
| Q: The following is rather lengthy, I'll understand if you choose not to address it. But, I believe it ... A: John: Question 1: Highly unlikely, unless it is a government job, or a job that has anything to do ... | ||
| 90 days probationary period. | 3/19/2010 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: i was just wondering on your 90 days pobation period, is it wise to call in sick once on that 90 ... A: TOU, -generally, there is no provision of sick leave during the probation period. -in ... | ||
| Tardiness | 3/18/2010 | Thomas R. Ballas |
| Q: My question is this: I am in CA. My start time is 8:30, I arrive at my desk 8:28, so technically I ... A: Erin: I think the company is splitting hairs, and you are too. In this day and age, I would get ... | ||
| wording for probationary period | 3/12/2010 | Jim Dromsky |
| Q: How do I legally word in a employment offer that there is a 30 day probationary period? ANSWER: ... A: Joey: The reason I went in the direction I did was that the concept of Probationary periods have ... | ||
| wording for probationary period | 3/11/2010 | Jim Dromsky |
| Q: How do I legally word in a employment offer that there is a 30 day probationary period? A: Exactly what is your objective? Are you in an employment at will state? Is this an exempt or non ... | ||
| contingent offer | 1/26/2010 | Thomas R. Ballas |
| Q: We are making an offer to someone who lives a 2 hour drive away. Because of the time of day, their ... A: Mr. Neil: I would simply add something like this: "Given the nature of the work and the distance ... | ||
| ethical consideration | 1/19/2010 | Leo Lingham |
| Q: Lingham, how are you? I hope you're doing great. I am Ms. Atkins, the newly hired manager of the ... A: CINDY, If the paper research reveals that the *CLASS 123 which is in current use, is ... | ||
Hiring Employees
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Leo Lingham
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Expertise
In Hiring Employees, I can cover subjects like job analysis, recruitment, selection, induction, interviews, performance analysis, performance reviews, performance management, performance auditing.
Experience
18 years of working management experience covering business planning,
business development, marketing, strategic planning, management
service, personnel administration.
PLUS
24 years of management consulting which includes business planning,
strategic planning, marketing, product management, organization
development, training, business coaching.
Education/Credentials
MASTERS IN SCIENCE
MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION
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