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10 ways to bring boring meetings back to life

05/24/2012

You are in charge of a committee at work that no one seems to care about. Meeting attendance is lackluster, and those who do come rarely speak up. How can you make people feel more engaged? Try these 10 easy-to-implement strategies.

Battling the clock? 4 ways to get more done

05/17/2012
You’re swimming in emails, phone calls, “quick question” interruptions … and it’s only 10 a.m. How are you every going to get to your real work? Here are some ideas to seize hold of your schedule again.

The HR I.Q. Test: May ’12

05/01/2012
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

 

HR, one of ‘best U.S. jobs,’ to grow fast this decade

04/06/2012

As the economy goes, so goes HR. That’s the word from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which estimates that the number of HR specialist positions will grow by 28.3% between 2010 and 2020. “This is expected to be a rapid-growth field as the economy continues to recover from the recession,” according to U.S. News and World Report.

How assertive are you? Take our test

04/03/2012

Giving employees critical feedback, negotiating with vendors, sticking up for your people (or your budget)—they’re all communications situations that require a certain amount of assertiveness. These 18 questions can help you pinpoint areas of weakness in your ability to express yourself. Use your results to figure out where you can improve.

Workplace bullying: When HR is the target

03/27/2012
Ever feel like you’re the unofficial “shock absorber” in your organization, soaking up the complaints and abuse from all corners of the workplace? A recent study says many HR professionals serve such a role. These tactics can help you confront the workplace bullies who make HR their target.

HR Professionals Week: Friday, March 9

03/09/2012
We hope you have enjoyed the third annual HR Professionals Week, our celebration of dedicated people like you. We wrap up HR Professionals Week today with two great, free tools. Today’s Topics: Legal Strategies, Workplace Harmony.

HR Professionals Week: Thursday, March 8

03/08/2012
Day 4 of HR Professionals Week tackles the delicate interpersonal issues HR so often has to mediate. Today’s Topic: Dealing with Difficult Employees.

HR Professionals Week: Wednesday, March 7

03/07/2012
Welcome to Day 3 of our 3rd Annual HR Professionals Week, where we celebrate the contributions of hard-working HR pros like you. Today’s Topic: Employee Handbooks and Policies.

HR Professionals Week: Tuesday, March 6

03/06/2012
Our 3rd Annual HR Professionals Week sings the unsung praises of the hard-working, underappreciated human resources pro – you! Today’s Topic: HR Best Practices.