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I work for a construction company that does not use union workers. Everything I have heard about Unions has shed a bad light on them. What kinds of negative things has everyone else heard about unions? #SCSU #SCSUmgmt #MGMT352Ch15 #2021summer #HRunion @huskymgmt

@annamgranlund @huskymgmt I have always heard things along the same line. I have heard that it's mainly that union workers are lazy and never get anything done. Which I don't believe is completely true!

This is a great article on how pay incentives can positively effect employees! #SCSU #SCSUmgmt @huskymgmt #HRpay #MGMT352Ch12 #2021summer hbr.org/2017/03/resear…

@annamgranlund @huskymgmt I agree completely. The phrase "I don't get paid for that" or "that is above my pay grade" is said daily by employees I supervise. People need to be paid well if you want them to go the extra mile for you.

@grangruth_tara This especially true for a small business like the one I work for. There are not many employees to choose from internally, so we are forced to hire externally.

It doesn't surprise me that most jobs are filled with external applicants. With easy access to all the different platforms available to apply for jobs these days. #HRplanning #HRrecruting #MGMT352ch5 #SCSU #SCSUmgmt352

The business I work for has a hard time offering competitive pay, therefore our recruitment of new hires is lacking tremendously. Is this something other small businesses struggle with? #SCSU #SCSUmgmt #MGMT352Ch5 #2021summer #HRrecruiting @huskymgmt

This is a great article on how feedback can transform your personnel into happier and more efficient workers! #SCSU #SCSUmgmt #MGMT352Ch10 #2021summer #HRperformance @huskymgmt Why You Should Be Offering Frequent Performance Feedback shar.es/aWaLuJ

@grangruth_tara @huskymgmt I am the same way! I know I am doing a good job with my work, but something in my head always tells me I could be doing better than I am. Then it devalues what I have done from my point of view.

Self-reviews were always so hard for me to do. I would deflate my abilities as I didn't get much feedback from upper management throughout the year to justify giving myself higher scores. But I knew I was very good at my job. #HRperformance #MGMT352ch10 @huskymgmt #SCSU

@annamgranlund @huskymgmt Agreed! Untrained employees also lead to a lot of costly mistakes! Training is extremely important, and I have seen the lack of training ruin a lot of things in construction.

This is especially true when in college courses. If I cannot find a way to use the information I am learning, I likely will be less motivated to learn the subject. On the other hand, courses with a direct correlation to my career are easier to learn.

The idea that training must be related to work duties and have usefulness outside of the training session was something I have also thought of as being the most important. #SCSU #SCSumgmt352 #2021summer @huskymgmt #HRtraining #MGMt352Ch7

@grangruth_tara @huskymgmt Itis odd. I'm assuming that is in accordance with the age discrimination laws that we learned about in the HR laws chapter. It makes sense when you look at it from the legal point of view.

The permissible and impermissible question section was very interesting to me. I find it odd that you are not allowed to ask how old a person is. #HRselection #MGMT352ch6 #SCSUmgmt352 #SCSU @huskymgmt

@annamgranlund @hailey_norvell @huskymgmt I agree. If an employee partakes in the use of drugs and alcohol and it affects them at work, they can become a safety hazard to others. This is prevalent in Construction, Trucking, equipment operating. Some things should be controlled by employers.#Lifestyledescrimination

aclu.org/other/legislat… Lifestyle discrimination helps employees against employers impose certain lifestyle requirements. It is important that every employer and applicant is treated equally and has opportunities. #lifestylediscrimination #mgmt352debate @huskymgmt

@annamgranlund @huskymgmt Great article, the quote that really drives it home is "The real issue here is the right of individuals to lead the lives they choose." It is important that all humans have the freedom to do what they want without repercussions. #lifestyledescrimination #mgmt352debate

Here are a lot of examples of questions that may be asked at an interview. #SCSU #SCSUmgmt352 #HRselection @huskymgmt #Summer2021 #MGMT352Ch6. Your Ultimate Guide to Answering the Most Common Interview Questions @TheMuse themuse.com/advice/intervi…

@hailey_norvell @huskymgmt I like the analogy of job selection is described as a funnel. I think that captures the idea that employers have to narrow down the selection to one candidate.

digitalhrtech.com/selection-proc… #SCSU #SCSUmgmt352 #2021summer #HRselection #MGMT352Ch6 @huskymgmt

Here is an example of a Job Description. it explains all the basics for a specific position. #SCSU #SCSUmgmt352 #MGMT352ch4 #2021summer #jobanalysis @huskymgmt images.app.goo.gl/cVMxJA3KVeXJS3…

@wcavegn17 @huskymgmt This is something my job is missing. It seems I have an ever-growing list of duties, tasks, and responsibilities that encompass many areas of the business I work for.

An accurate job description will include these 3 key components: 1.) Job title 2.) Brief description of the tasks, duties, and responsibilities 3.) A list of detailed specifications surrounding these duties #jobanalysis #MGMT352Ch4 #SCSU #SCSUmgmt352 #2021summer @huskymgmt

Take a look at this link to see the amount an employer could be fined for specific OSHA violations. Up to $136,532 if an employer willfully puts employees in danger. #SCSU #HRlaws #2021summer #MGMTch3 @huskymgmt #SCSUmgmt352 osha.gov/penalties

@PaigeRhode As a construction management major, I will have to be very familiar with OSHA regulations and be prepared for inspections. It is a huge area of concern in the Construction Industry #HRlaws #MGMT352ch3 #SCSU #SCSUmgmt352 @huskymgmt

I found it very interesting the steps to OSHA. I did not know that there were specific steps to it. They make sense and have made me think about my past jobs and if they went through those steps. Does your work? #HRlaws #HRregulations #MGMT352ch3 #SCSU #SCSUmgmt352