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Another point that is worth mentioning is that, just like this case study, management is not always able to determine if the product is a good match for their needs. The management staff in human resources needs to understand the use of validity and reliability studies so that informed decisions can be made regarding the purchase of these types of assessment tools (Mathis & Jackson, 1997). The best decision may be for them to retain a statistician that helps them identify whether the surveys and tests will produce the results they are trying to obtain. Validity and reliability studies are complicated. Seeking help with the analysis of the studies would be very beneficial to a human resource team, and would provide a greater opportunity to improve the return on the investment. n We Teach You to Fish. Outsource Nurse Recruitment Proverb: “If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. Teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” 44 HR Pulse Fall 2007 The same holds true for nurse recruitment. Just about any company can help you recruit a nurse or two or ten. But only when you learn and adopt new methods for recruitment, can you lure an experienced nursing workforce for a lifetime. Stop by booth #820 at the ASHHRA conference in September. Get ready to fish. References Camp, R., Vielhaber, M., & Simonetti, J.(2001). Strategic interviewing. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, Inc. Cooper, D. & Schindler, P.(2003). Business research methods, (8th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Eder, R. & Harris, M.(1999). The employment interview handbook. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications. Health Care Advisory Board,(2003). Breakthrough leadership. Washington, DC. Health Care Advisory Board,(2001). Marketing the destination. Washington, DC. Health Care Advisory Board,(2002). Service amidst shortage. Washington, DC. Health Care Advisory Board,(2001). Vision beyond recovery. Washington, DC. Hurwitz, J. & Ippel, M.(1999, June). Preemployment testing the human element [Electronic version]. Risk Management, 46(6),35-38. Mathis, R. & Jackson, J.(1997). Human resource management, (8th ed.). St. Paul: West Publishing Company. Rodeghier, M.(1996). Surveys with confidence. Chicago: SPSS, Inc. Rosse, J. & Levin, R.(1997) High-impact hiring. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Rudner, L.(1992). Preemployment testing and employee productivity [Electronic version]. Public Personnel Management, 21(2)133-148. Select & promote the best candidates (2004). Retrieved August 7, 2004, from www.pearsonreidlondonhouse.com/categories/select.htm SPSS(2004). Brief guide. Chicago: SPSS, Inc. Kathleen Dodaro, Ph.D., is the executive director of Consulting and Healthcare Services at NAS Recruitment Communications. A specialist in employment law and recruiting, Dodaro has written and published various articles on behavioral interviewing, cultural diversity, and risk management. Contact RSI OnSite Today! 800.787.9669 info@rsionsite.com www.rsionsite.com 335522_Recruitment.indd 1 7/2/07 3:43:45 PM http://www.rsionsite.com http://www.pearsonreidlondonhouse.com/categories/select.htm http://www.rsionsite.com http://www.rsionsite.com

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Contents Executive Director’s Letter President’s Message HR Leader Profile: Lisa McDaniel Spotlight on Community Citizenship Culture of Engagement How Transparent Should Healthcare Compensation Be? The Value of Assessment Testing in the Recruitment Process Technology Dramatically Changes FMLA Compliance Creating a Magnetic Culture™ Taking It to the Hill: An Advocacy Update 401(k) / 403(b) Fee Lawsuits – Are You the Next Target? Compensation Offers – A Better Process Find It Again Pulse Points Who, Why and Where Conference Highlights Schedule at a Glance Keynote Speakers Social Events Conference Sponsors Exhibitors Index to Advertisers

HR Pulse - Fall 2007

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