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Dirty Dozen: 12 manager mistakes that spark lawsuits

03/03/2011

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Manager’s Legal Bulletin

03/01/2011

Dear Manager’s Legal Bulletin Subscriber, We are pleased to announce that Manager’s Legal Bulletin has been acquired by Business Management Daily, a longtime HR newsletter publisher based in Virginia. Business Management Daily publishes plain-English, actionable advice to high-performers at more than 100,000 organizations of all sizes. Many of our workplace- and HR-related content is published […]

The death of the résumé

03/01/2011

More than one-third (36%) of 500 HR professionals surveyed by OfficeTeam believe it’s “very likely” or “somewhat likely” that résumés will eventually be replaced by applicants’ personal profiles placed on social networking sites.

Welcome to HR Professionals Week: Monday, Feb. 28

02/28/2011

Welcome to HR Professionals Week, the second annual celebration of the people who make America’s workplaces productive, successful and fulfilling. Each day this week, we’re presenting a virtual gift basket of free skill-building training tools! Just click on the links to download!

Celebrate HR Professionals Week, Feb. 28 – March 4

02/25/2011

Join The HR Specialist in celebrating the second annual “HR Professionals Week,” a five-day tribute to all that human resources pros do to make American workplaces more effective and American businesses more successful. It happens Monday, Feb. 28–Friday, March 4.

How to push ideas past naysayers

02/14/2011

Nearly every office has a person who shoots down ideas before they even get off the ground: the naysayer who always pinpoints the reason your idea won’t work. The only way to defeat a naysayer is to be ready for her. Know how to respond to every one of the blockades she puts in your way.

Personnel Legal Alert

02/01/2011

Dear Personnel Legal Alert Subscriber, We are pleased to announce that Personnel Legal Alert has been acquired by Business Management Daily, a longtime HR newsletter publisher based in Virginia. Business Management Daily publishes plain-English, actionable advice to high-performers at more than 100,000 organizations of all sizes. In place of your twice-monthly service, you will now […]

Payroll Legal Alert

02/01/2011

Dear Payroll Legal Alert Subscriber, We are pleased to announce that Payroll Legal Alert has been acquired by Business Management Daily, a longtime HR newsletter publisher based in Virginia. Business Management Daily publishes plain-English, actionable advice to high-performers at more than 100,000 organizations of all sizes. Please note that both your current price, and the […]

How to take control of your workday

12/21/2010

How can you succeed at work, stay sane and still get home on time? By seizing control over your day, you’ll boost your value to the organization and advance your career in the process. Follow these five steps to adjust your attitude and priorities.

Power up your networking efforts with a 5-point LinkedIn strategy

12/08/2010

What’s the best way to get a job right now? Networking, according to a recent survey of HR execs by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The best (and easiest) way to nurture your online network is through LinkedIn, the one social networking site you can’t ignore if you’re a professional. Here’s how to best use the web site: