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The HR I.Q. Test: September ’15

08/26/2015
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR trends and issues.

SHRM survey: If you’re an HR generalist, you’re in demand

08/18/2015
Human resource generalists are the most sought-after HR professionals, with 55% of respondents to a new Society for Human Resource Management survey who are hiring HR talent saying they were hiring for the position.

The HR I.Q. Test: August ’15

07/31/2015
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR trends and issues.

Study: CEOs are leaning more heavily on HR

07/29/2015
In this complex job market with a growing talent gap, executives are leaning more on HR leaders these days for innovative business strategies, according to a new CareerBuilder survey.

Pulled in different directions? Here’s how to set your HR priorities

07/20/2015

Establishing yourself as a key member of the strategic team requires you to make tough HR decisions and defend them to executives. That’s easier to do after you systematically set priorities for your HR department. Use these seven guidelines to help separate real priorities from perfunctory tasks.

6 phrases your boss wants to hear

07/03/2015
Face it: Your boss holds the keys to your next pay raise, that potential promotion and even whether you can take a vacation this summer. Do your best to foster a positive relationship with the person who has so much influence over your future.

The HR I.Q. Test: July ’15

07/01/2015
Here’s your monthly quiz on HR trends and issues.

Networking for introverts

06/29/2015
Building a network of people you can reach out to for advice, vendor recommendations, job candidate referrals and more can make your life much easier. However, if you are an introvert, the thought of connecting with strangers can seem anything but easy. Follow this advice for networking at industry events.

A 4-step process to reset your professional life

06/22/2015

Many pros find themselves in the middle of their careers trying to navigate changes and challenges, says Peter Diamond, a career coach and leadership development expert. In some cases, their careers aren’t turning out as planned or they’re finding their roles evolving in unexpected or unwelcome ways. Diamond says keeping up means taking these four conscious steps to amplify your career.

10 extreme jobs–and why you couldn’t pay us enough

06/11/2015
HR pros have nothing to complain about compared to the people who perform the world’s most extreme jobs, as compiled by YourTradeBase, a British business consulting firm.