Your HR Career

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.

The HR I.Q. Test: June ’15

06/01/2015

Here’s your monthly quiz on HR trends and issues.

Your personal assets at risk! What to do if you are sued

05/22/2015

Some laws carry the prospect of personal liability. What does that mean? Laws like the FMLA and the Fair Labor Standards Act permit employees to sue individuals—not just employers—including HR professionals.

The HR I.Q. Test: May ’15

05/01/2015

Here’s our monthly quiz on your knowledge of HR law, news and issues.

Increase meeting productivity with apps

04/30/2015

Let’s face it: Meetings can be a drag. Get things going at your next meeting with an app. Kit Eaton at the New York Times, suggests six apps to try at your next get-together.

Do you have the right to use those images?

04/21/2015

It can be tempting to just use any images you find online, but doing so is asking for trouble, legal experts say. It is possible to find images you can legally use; it just might take a little more work.