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What’s wrong with my to-do list?

08/28/2019
A to-do list is essential for effective time management, but a poorly done one is nothing more than a reminder of what you haven’t done. If your to-do list isn’t working for you, check whether any of these is the problem.

Federal contractors: Access new compliance guides

08/15/2019
The U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has published a new series of compliance assistance guides to help employers navigate the confusing labyrinth of record keeping, posting and documentation rules that cover federal contractors.

1-Minute Strategies: September ’19

08/01/2019
Evaluate your avatar … Wait, those weren’t real dinosaurs? … You’re not really high up at all! … The real Mr. Darcy … First (animals) in flight

The HR I.Q. Test: August ’19

08/01/2019
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Delegating? Avoid these 5 blunders

07/26/2019
Delegating tasks is an essential part of being an effective manager. Ensure that when you delegate it’s a help and not a hassle—for you and the people to whom you give assignments. Don’t make these errors.

The HR I.Q. Test: July ’19

06/20/2019
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

The HR I.Q. Test: June ’19

06/01/2019
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

5 mental traps of decision-making

05/09/2019
Heuristics are defined as mental shortcuts, or unconscious routines, to help us deal with the complexities of decision-making. Most of the time, these shortcuts serve us well—but they can undermine our objectivity. Here are five psychological traps, or biases, that often derail business decisions.

The HR I.Q. Test: May ’19

04/18/2019
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

LEAP 2019: The Top 10 Lessons for HR

04/18/2019
Hundreds of HR professionals gathered in Las Vegas on April 3–5 for the HR Specialist’s 15th annual Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium. Here are some of the bits of employment-law wisdom from the 30 speakers.