Your HR Career

5 tips and facts for everyday efficiency

03/13/2014

Ask your best people to guide the company … Don’t let emails slip through your fingers … Who puts the most cuss in customer?

How to repair a troubled HR department

03/12/2014

Poor HR management leads to low morale, and executives, no doubt, have learned to marginalize HR. Use the following guidelines to take initial steps to restore confidence in HR, win over management and allow you to gradually make changes.

Who’s getting hired in HR?

03/07/2014

Only 20% of organizations are currently hiring HR pros, but those that are want HR generalists and recruiters. Here are the HR positions employers say they’re looking to fill.

The HR I.Q. Test: March ’14

03/03/2014

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz.

What keeps HR pros engaged?

02/20/2014

According to a new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management, 86% of HR professionals say they’re satisfied with their jobs. Key factors that keep them engaged in their work:

How to run productive project meetings

02/07/2014

Stan Portny, author of Project Management for Dummies, has been writing about improving the efficiency of company meetings and employee collaboration for more than 20 years. Here’s his advice on the best ways to organize and delegate tasks when you’re in the role of project manager.

The HR I.Q. Test: February ’14

02/03/2014

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz.

Free college HR courses: No cost, no credit, just wisdom

01/16/2014

You don’t need to enroll in college to take undergraduate and graduate HR courses that enhance your knowledge and career. Universities and other sources offer free online courses through OpenCourseWare websites. Here’s a rundown of some sources and HR courses:

Exploring an online HR degree? Consider these important factors first

01/13/2014

More HR professionals are seeking degrees online as the programs become common and the quality improves. Plus, employers increasingly see online degrees for HR (and other disciplines) as acceptable alternatives. But be careful when choosing an online program.

The HR I.Q. Test: January ’14

01/02/2014

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …