Your HR Career

Get the most out of your next HR conference

06/17/2008

If you’re planning to attend next week’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conference in Chicago—or any business conference for that matter—think about this: The work you do before the conference is just as important as what you do while you’re there. Here are five proactive steps you can take to maximize your conference experience.

5 Ways to Contain Workplace Negativity

06/17/2008

Left unchecked, a negative workplace usually becomes even more negative. Don’t let that happen to your HR team. These five steps can lighten the mood and restore productivity to your office.

Career audits: Does your job work for you?

06/03/2008

Every year, you probably receive (or help write) your performance evaluation. But have you really evaluated your job lately? Doing a “career audit” is a way of asking yourself: How is my position actually working for me? We talk you through the questions you need to ask yourself.

Is HR protected for refusing to follow biased orders?

05/20/2008

What happens if management wants to fire or otherwise punish an employee for discriminatory reasons, and HR objects? Can an HR professional who is then fired for refusing to play ball proceed to file her own EEOC retaliation or protected-activity claim? Learn how this issue can affect your organization—and your own career.

How to Become a ‘Life Entrepreneur’

05/02/2008

When organizations become stuck in a rut, they typically step back, make adjustments and develop an action plan that takes advantage of their strengths. Now take a look in the mirror: Do you approach your business and your life with the same entrepreneurial mindset?

5 tactics to bust the top job killer–stress

04/24/2008

Too much stress is the No. 1 reason people quit their jobs, according to a Towers Watson study of 93 large employers.

The HR I.Q. Test: May ’08

04/17/2008

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

Hey … you! 7 Ways to Recall a Name

04/15/2008

As an HR pro, you probably have more personal interactions with employees than anyone else in your organization. Let’s face it: They all know who you are. Do you know who they are? If too often the face looks familiar but you can’t place the name, try these seven tips for remembering.

The HR I.Q. Test: April ’08

04/01/2008