The bad news: You don’t earn as much as your male counterparts. And no one wants to hear you ask for a raise. The good news: You can reinforce "Brand You" by writing a personal annual report. Here’s a six-question template …
Various organizations offer an alphabet soup of certifications. But is certification even necessary for your career path? If it is, which certification is right for you? Here’s a breakdown of your certification options. Do your homework: The most common certifications may not be your best career choice…
If you’re the do-it-all leader of a one-person HR department, you’ve become the consummate HR generalist. But now you want to direct your career path toward a larger organization …
You may not need a license to practice HR or benefits administration, but earning an HR certification tells your employer (and potential employers) that you know your stuff …
If you’re planning to attend a conference soon, think about this: The work you do before the conference is just as important as what you do while you’re there …
HR is becoming less of a task-oriented profession and more of a project-management one. The biggest example: outsourcing. Follow these tips to use outsourcing to demonstrate your business acumen …
HR professionals can quickly become buried under paperwork and ‘to-do” lists if they’re not organized. Technology can help you organize your hectic schedule and tasks … if you know how to use it. Take a cue from Microsoft chairman Bill Gates, who uses digital tools to get things done …
HR often writes vague and uninspiring mission statements that exclude business goals. Take the following steps to create a mission statement that lays out HR’s practical vision for contributing to the company’s strategic plans …
Poorly managed e-mail can slow you down, hurt your productivity and damage your work reputation. A few simple tricks can help you regain command over your out-of-control inbox …
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