January 2014

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January 20, 2014

Developments in Technology – and What They Mean for HR

SHRM.org published an article at the end of the year outlining the newest tools and biggest improvements 2013 had to offer for HR in the way of software and mobile capabilities. Regardless of your focus – whether recruiting, benefits, training or another discipline – your day-to-day work has been largely…

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January 17, 2014

Just Breathe…

When grading jobs according to stress level, nobody's vying for number one. Ever wonder where your profession ranks? Infographic courtesy of Infographiclist.com

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January 16, 2014

10 Questions on Interview Questions

Making a positive impression is priority number one, whether you’re conducting an interview or sitting comfy in the hiring manager’s chair. Recruiter.com’s Michael Moffa offers a guide to reviewing your questions before preparing for an interview, keeping these questions in mind: Is my question going to sound clichéd, stale or…

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January 15, 2014

The Terminally Ill Employee

HRE Online recently published an article exploring how to handle a situation involving an employee who’s been given a terminal diagnosis but wants or needs to keep working as long as possible. It was a thoughtful, insightful piece stressing the importance of confidentiality, respect and support from the company and…

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January 14, 2014

Optimization is the Key

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it:” an adage many of us heard from fathers and grandfathers and a pearl of wisdom in many circumstances. It’s the way the majority of us go about our daily routines and our careers, as well. And recruiters aren’t immune to the lure of…

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January 10, 2014

Where Does the Time Go?

You know that post-lunch space-out you find yourself in at work occasionally? Don't beat yourself up too much. According to a Salary.com survey, a whole lot of us while away part of the workday. Infographic courtesy of Salary.com

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January 9, 2014

Job Market Trends to Watch

CareerBuilder’s CEO, Matt Ferguson, provided an analysis of upcoming workplace trends recently, attributing a tough job market in part to ongoing debt issues in Washington and in part to shaky employer confidence in a full jobs recovery. These factors play into several trends impacting job seekers and hiring efforts across…

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January 8, 2014

How to Handle a Terrible Interview

Interviews are a bit like first dates. Sometimes you know in the first few minutes that there’s potential for a great relationship there. Sometimes you can tell right out of the gate that it’ll never work out between you. So what are you to do when it’s suddenly clear that…

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January 7, 2014

What Can HR do About Ethics?

2013 wasn’t a banner year for ethics in the business world, with mega corporations WalMart, Apple and Monsanto all making headlines for activities ranging from the shady to the cutthroat. There’s little doubt that to build a culture of ethics, tone at the top is everything. When it comes to…

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January 6, 2014

Resilience Means Survival

Resilience: a potential paradigm shift for companies or just the newest HR buzzword? The UK’s HR Magazine published a piece last week exploring the merits of building resilience in the workforce. These days, often the most valuable employees are the most versatile. Resilient employees are those who can withstand change…