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Is your cube becoming a cage? 6 tips to put the ‘human’ back in HR

10/12/2012
Getting out on the shop floor or into the breakroom could counter employee attitudes that link HR only with bad news and being disconnected from employees. Here are six tips to help raise HR’s visibility.

The HR I.Q. Test: October ’12

10/01/2012
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

The HR I.Q. Test: September ’12

09/04/2012
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

How to banish burnout: Secrets of Yahoo’s new CEO

08/13/2012
As one of the most well-known women in technology, Marissa Mayer turned a few heads when she announced that she doesn’t believe in burnout. “I have a theory that burnout is about resentment,” says Yahoo’s new CEO. “And you beat it by knowing what it is you’re giving up that makes you resentful. I tell people: Find your rhythm … ”

Overheard at the SHRM 2012 conference

08/10/2012
Here are some nuggets of HR wisdom from speakers at this summer’s Society for Human Resource Management annual conference in Atlanta on employment law, management, recruiting/staffing and compensation/benefits.

The HR I.Q. Test: August ’12

08/01/2012
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

Office politics? You bet … and you better play to win!

07/18/2012

Office politics doesn’t have to be manipulative or sleazy. In fact, it’s one of the most direct, smart and savvy ways to make your mark with those that count. Here are three rules to win the game of office politics.

Setting & tracking goals: The 5 best free online tools

07/17/2012

If the number of goal-tracking tools online is any indication, the Internet wants you to stick to your goals. Here are five of the best free goal-setting tools available today.

The HR I.Q. Test: July ’12

07/02/2012
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz.

10 ways to bring boring meetings back to life

05/24/2012

You are in charge of a committee at work that no one seems to care about. Meeting attendance is lackluster, and those who do come rarely speak up. How can you make people feel more engaged? Try these 10 easy-to-implement strategies.