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  • The Best PHR Study Guide: Test Prep Review

    I often hear from people asking “What’s the best PHR study guide?” or “What PHR study guide is the best for preparing for the exams?” Today I’m going to help answer that question for those of you who might be interested in taking the exam (or maybe you know someone who is preparing who could…

  • 63% of Organizations Have No HR Strategy In Place

    Study Shows HR Doesn’t Do Strategy (Shocker) The other day I was reading some data (be still my heart!) and ran across something that didn’t initially surprise me. However, the more I think about it the more I am puzzled that this is still an ongoing issue. I reported on some other data  a while…

  • I’ll be at #TNSHRM14 Next Month

    Some of the most fun opportunities I have include joining HR professionals like you at events around the country. I can write and speak all I want, but having the opportunity to sit next to other trench HR folks and talk about the issues they are facing is something I truly enjoy. Speaking of events… Next…

  • Differentiation is Critical for Long Term Success

    Today we’re talking about the importance of differentiating your HR practices to increase your value and the satisfaction of your customers, both internal and external. Check out the video (subscribers click through to view): The bottom line? You should explore the possibility of differentiating your offerings where you can. I’ve long said that as technology and…

  • The Struggle Between a Caring Work Environment and Talent Density

    Today we’re honored to have a guest post from a long-time friend and fellow HR practitioner. Jane Jaxon is the rockstar HR Director for a tech company in Boston. Learn more about her in the bio below the article.  Building a caring work environment and increasing talent density: compatible or mutually exclusive? If you’re reading this…

  • Show Me the Money: What CMOs can Teach CHROs

    I got a pitch the other day for some new research from the CMO Council. At first glance I started to trash it (I’m into marketing, but I’m willing to bet most of you aren’t!). Then I took another look. I think the principles in the summary can shed some light on how HR pros…

  • The Affordable Care Act: Something to Appreciate

    If you’re an in-the-trenches HR pro, the Affordable Care Act has brought multiple emotions to bear: frustration, worry, and more. I know exactly how it feels, but I have also come to appreciate a particular side effect of the law. The “good old days” Five or ten years ago, the benefits administrator for a fully…