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The HR I.Q. Test: January ’16

01/04/2016
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

4 resolutions to boost your HR career in 2017

12/24/2015
The start of a new year is a great time to focus on self-improvement. We reached out to career experts for their advice on how to achieve four career-enhancing New Year’s resolutions in 2017.

The HR I.Q. Test: December ’15

12/01/2015
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR news and trends.

Managing your old-school ‘to-do’ list

11/04/2015
Whether it’s on paper, online or on a smartphone, many people still structure their work and home tasks via to-do lists. But how do you decide which item to tackle first? Use this tried-and-true process to manage competing priorities.

Start the day right by … eating a live frog?

11/03/2015
Here are six amazingly simple productivity routines practiced by some of the world’s greatest business minds—that could just change the tone of the entire day.

The HR I.Q. Test: November ’15

11/01/2015
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR trends and issues.

What to do when your boss makes a bone-headed decision

10/28/2015
Going against the boss is never easy, but in rare circumstances it’s necessary. Some misguided edicts from on high require someone to speak truth to power. On the other hand, you shouldn’t call attention to every little mistake you notice. Apply these three tests to determine when to speak up against your boss.

What are the most overrated (and underrated) jobs in America?

10/15/2015

You don’t see many TV shows or movies about HR professionals or environmental engineers, but according to a new survey, those are some of the most underrated professions in America today. Here’s the list of most “overrated” and “underrated” jobs of 2015 …

The HR I.Q. Test: October ’15

10/01/2015
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR trends and issues.

Three ways to win cooperation

10/01/2015

It seems that everyone is stretched to the limit these days with their workload. As a result, it may be challenging to get others to cooperate, particularly when it means you need them to do something for you that they would not normally do. You can generate cooperation with these three strategies: