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  • Am I The Only One?

    I have been working all kinds of wacky projects this week (international labor law, anyone?), and it’s only magnified one of my huge (and I mean huge) deficiencies–a lack of organization. My desk looks like a bomb went off. Ka-blooey. (And I need your help.) Sure, I can talk a good game, but sooner or…

  • PHR vs SPHR-Which is right for you?

    One of the major questions that faces HR pros considering certification: Should you take the PHR or SPHR exam? For some people, it’s fairly clear cut if you only qualify for the PHR, but if you have the experience to attempt the SPHR, which should you pursue? Take our Quiz to See Which Exam is…

  • Human Resource Problems

    I just published a list of 50 human resource problems as a challenge to the HR pros out there. It’s meant as a fun way to help you get excited about what you do and to commit to making yourself better. Here are a few of the ideas and problems you’ll run across in this…

  • 50 Human Resource Challenges to Overcome

    AKA Human Resource Challenges to Light Your Fire Today I’m going to step on some toes. I’m going to push you a little bit. And you know what? That’s a good thing. We all need a little bit of that in order to be the best that we can be. Today we’re going to look…

  • HR Manager Questions for a New HR Job

    Today we are working off of a reader question about HR manager questions to ask the management staff at a new employer. If you’d like to submit a question, please email me and I’ll do my very best to incorporate it into a future post. Thanks! Have you ever written a post about when you…

  • How to praise an employee

    Learning how to praise an employee isn’t hard, but if you spend time around some managers, you would think it was akin to climbing Everest or swimming across the ocean. It doesn’t have to be a such an ordeal. Here’s the short and sweet version: Walk up to the employee who deserves the praise. Tell…

  • Readability-What HR Pros Need to Know

    Prepare for some gobbledygook: Job Announcements — Public notices are used to announce the recruitment for vacant positions. These job announcements can be accessed through NVAPPS (Nevada Applicant Placement and Processing System) via the Division of Human Resource Management\’s website at www.dop.nv.gov. NVAPPS allows you to conveniently search and apply for job openings online. Job announcements include salary information, a…

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