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  • Steve Browne-Only the Lonely

    Today we have a guest post from Steve Browne, an HR pro who I’ve recently come into contact with and have already developed a respect for. I recently joined his HR Net group, and after you hear what he has to say, you might want to do the same. Hit him up in the comments…

  • Four Signs Your Organization Has an Ethics Problem (Video)

    Wondering if your company has an ethics problem? Check out the video below and have a laugh–my treat. :-) Warning: This is not intended to be serious. If you’re disappointed, then I’m sorry. Who would like hearing about real ethics issues anyway? ;-) (Subscribers may have to click through to view)

  • What is your “go to” resource?

    I’ve been working on a post on small HR departments for a while now, and a reminder this past Monday is going to help me finish it once and for all. However, I need a little help so I can finish up that post. One of the ladies in my SHRM chapter mentoring group (the…

  • Review-How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

    How to Win Friends and Influence People Review-I received the book as a contest prize (video review below), and it’s been one of the most valuable prizes I’ve ever won. All of us have strained relationships, ideas we want to move forward, and connections we want to make. I’ve picked up a piece of advice…

  • Can Students Take the PHR Exam?

    Can students take the PHR exam? Yes, they can, but only for a short while longer. There are new rules going into effect in 2011 that change the eligibility rules for students and other HR professionals who would like to take the exam. Here are the HRCI eligibility requirements for getting PHR certified.

  • Hooters-Too Fat for the Job?

    There’s been a recent popular news story about a Hooters employee who was basically put on a performance improvement plan for… being fat. Although I’m not really a fan of the restaurant (their food doesn’t impress me and having women in tight clothing around doesn’t make it taste any better), I found this story interesting…

  • HR-Let’s see some value

    AKA Other people think human resources has zero value I find neat resources now and again in my web travels (like the Netflix presentation on culture and responsibility), and the one I’m talking about today is fantastic. Most of you have probably heard about the 2005 article “Why We Hate HR” in Fast Company where…

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