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  • Guest post blitz #5

    AKA As if I don’t run my mouth enough on my own blog… Every once in a while I get the chance to write a little something for some of my friends. In an effort to repay their kindness, I share the links with you in case you’re interested in checking one out. If you’re…

  • Free HR Certification Flashcards

    Update: the free HR flash card giveaway is past (for now). Find out who won here. If you want to get your hands on one of the best HR certification study aids available, why not snag the eBook? Or you can get the HRCP discount! If you purchase the HRCP study materials and use the…

  • HRevolution 2010 Details

    What: HRevolution 2010 When: May 7th/8th Where: Catalyst Ranch in Chicago The HRevolution 2010 event is coming to Chicago on May 7th-8th! HR professionals from around the country will be converging for 24 hours+ of mind-bending, trend-setting discussions, yet space is limited, so… SIGN UP NOW! This is the second rendition of the event, and…

  • HR101-Get the Free eBook

    One of my favorite things about writing the RocketHR blog is sharing some great free resources with everyone (like this post on free HR podcasts). I do several hours of reading and research every week, and I sometimes uncover amazing resources that cost you nothing yet provide significant value. I’ll stop rambling-today I have another.…

  • Advanced human resources education

    One of my friends emailed me recently with a question, and I know it’s a question that a lot of people ask. Even if you haven’t asked me, my opinion’s on its way. Enjoy! I got my bachelor’s degree in HR in 2008. I have not worked in the field before, and I’m still looking…

  • Get more out of your SHRM chapter membership

    How can SHRM chapters and members get more out of membership? Read on for a few ideas. This post is a part of the SHRM Chapter Leadership Guide. HR Barbie, AKA Tamara in Ohio, asks the following: I am so glad I found your site.  It is so important for the newly minted HR Professionals, like…

  • HR Ninja Course Week One

    In an effort to bring more people to the free HR Ninja course, I’m going to go through the lessons myself and post my updates as it goes along.  Enjoy! Weekly Topic This week was all about networking and making connections. The final challenge of the lesson was to take advantage of the social media…

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