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Job Descriptions That Work for You
A long-time employee just announced his retirement. Look to the job description to find out who to hire next. And what will you write on the cake?
Critical Skills for New Human Resources Managers
The HR manager has the unique position of representing both the company and its employees, and striking a balance of what’s best for both. That’s not always an easy task.
Avoid HARMM: Human Resources’ Guide to Illegal Interview Questions
Interviewing for the perfect job candidate? We share five illegal inquiries that could get your company in hot water–and how you can get around them.
Five Basic Skills Every Manager Should Have
Management IssuesRecruitment and Retention
Soft skills are not always acknowledged or rewarded in the workplace. Learn the personality traits, attitudes, and behaviors every manager should have and how to recognize them the next time you make an important hiring decision.
A Valentine’s Day Look at Love at Work
If you’re in the office this Valentine’s Day, you’re likely to see heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and jumbo-size bouquets of red roses. Affectionate offerings between coworkers can pose a challenge to HR.
Personal Cell Phone Calls and the Workplace
Help protect your company’s good name and bottom line with these guidelines for workplace cell phone use.
American Handbook Horror Story
Is your employee handbook looking more like an episode of American Horror Story? Fortunately for you, you can do your own brand of ghost-busting with your employee handbook. Here’s how.
How Skipping Lunch Can Cost Your Company
Employees who refuse to take their meal breaks can have worse consequences than crumbs at their desks–it can mean legal trouble. Here’s what you can do to get them on track.
Five Ways to Stay Motivated in 2012
Starting the new year in the doldrums? Don’t get stuck–get motivated!
Improve Your Time Management in the New Year
When January 1 adds an extra digit to the new year, don’t you wish it also added an extra hour to the day?
Resolve to Better Your Business in 2012
We all make New Year’s resolutions to better our personal lives, so why should we do anything differently with our businesses? We share actions your company can take to develop in 2012.
Productivity Hitting the Brakes? Test-Drive a Flexible Schedule
Employee WellnessRecruitment and Retention
Telecommuting has proven benefits for the health, happiness, and productivity of workers. If your company can’t support a remote workforce, it can still offer employees similar benefits through a flexible work schedule. Here’s how!
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The “better” way to conduct layoffs
Layoffs are hard on everyone. Even as business leaders and HR professionals, layoffs are one of the hardest things we have to do. Regrettably, many of us remember this from the all-too-recent pandemic layoffs. Layoffs are a reality we may soon face again as the threat of recession looms. And while we may not have […]
Resolve conflict like a champ
We’re hard-pressed to say conflict resolution is a fun or glamorous part of a Human Resources or leadership role, but it’s one of the most critical parts. How you mediate conflict impacts employee morale and retention, and also shows your leadership abilities and your willingness to tackle the tough stuff. Your conflict resolution skills can […]
Stop! and hire this candidate
It’s easy to criticize potential hires and spot reasons why we shouldn’t hire them. That one is too arrogant, that one lacks technical skills, and that one knows nothing about the company. Process of elimination, right? But too often we fail to recognize the positive reasons why we should hire someone. Positive flags can be […]
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