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- Survey: 1 out of 4 firms get sued over e-mail
- It's all fun and games 'til someone lands in court: [Read It]
- Topics:Employment Law Difficult Employees Employee Relations
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- len1958
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  Jan 31 2007 10:28AM
- Workplace friendships: Great idea or disaster in the making?
- Is it better to keep your distance or buddy-up? [Read It]
- Topics:Performance/Training Employee Relations
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- Jimmycat
- Submitted:
  Feb 9 2007 10:28AM
- Top 100 HR Blogs
- Notice anyone missing? Maybe if a certain Angry HR Exec updated more often... [Read It]
- Topics:Angry HR Exec
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- Career_counselor
- Submitted:
  Sep 20 2007 9:49AM
- Employee Handbook Revisions
- Sound familiar? [Read It]
- Topics:Lighter Side
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- zzoHRo
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  Sep 10 2007 10:29AM
- Posterior protection: Why CYA is a good idea
- It used to be called (in a derogatory way) the "CYA memo." Now it's a respected tool for anyone who deals with workplace controversy: [Read It]
- Topics:Performance/Training Employee Relations
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- sherri7
- Submitted:
  Mar 6 2007 10:28AM
- Real Resume Errors
- Title pretty much says it all. [Read It]
- Topics:Hiring Lighter Side
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- taskmasterTrends
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  Jul 9 2007 11:50AM
- Proven approaches for dealing with slackers
- Forget the new-age psychology. Dealing with a goof-off doesn't have to be complicated: [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Performance/Training Employee Relations
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- EBmaven
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  Feb 14 2007 10:28AM
- Old white men increasingly running diversity programs
- Because if anyone is an expert on diversity... [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations Leadership Lighter Side Performance/Training
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- BigBroth3r1984
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  May 10 2007 9:49AM
- Pimp My Workplace
- Each week, chosen employers will do their best to gussy-up their businesses to make them… [Read It]
- Topics:Angry HR Exec Employee Relations Leadership Lighter Side
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- len1958
- Submitted:
  Jun 5 2007 11:04AM
- Can't stop those office romances.
- As if it weren't difficult enough to keep everyone's hands to themselves... [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Employee Relations
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- salarysavior
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  Apr 19 2007 8:46AM
- Alcohol Use At Work: Are Your Employees Drinking On Your Time?
- According to a recent study by The Research Institute on Addictions, 8.9 million workers have consumed alcohol at least once during the workday. [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations Employment Law
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- dale.harney
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  Mar 29 2007 11:30AM
- Does Talent Figure Into Your Buisness Plan?
- Maybe it should. Here's where HR gets their seat at the table. [Read It]
- Topics:Leadership
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- HRepCat
- Submitted:
  Aug 15 2007 9:37AM
- Firing Employees FAQ
- Here's a nice easy to understand list of questions about what you need to do to in order to fire an employee. A good resource for those of HR generalists just starting out or are running a small Human Resources department. [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees
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- jaked
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  Jul 26 2007 9:32AM
- Satan's Training Brochure
- How does yours compare? [Read It]
- Topics:Lighter Side Performance/Training
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- novicenoter
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  Aug 8 2007 9:26AM
- Do We Need to Pay Overtime for Blackberrying?
- This could be a major problem for the company. But as a non-exempt employee with a Blackberry, I'm thrilled. [Read It]
- Topics:Benefits and Comp Difficult Employees Employment Law
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- PacWestCorp
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  May 29 2007 11:43AM
- Leadership Lessons from Paris Hilton
- Even Hollywood celebutantes can teach us all a lesson in leadership. [Read It]
- Topics:Leadership Lighter Side
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- orgdev99
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  Jun 27 2007 9:18AM
- How to handle exit interviews
- The key is consistency. [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations
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- RDIndustries
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  Jan 28 2008 9:18AM
- Know someone in need of a little workplace finesse? Here's how to get some.
- A good pass along article for your non-likeable employees. [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Managers Performance/Training
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- Shel
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  Jun 14 2007 9:47AM
- Employees Evaluating their companies on the web
- interesting idea for a new site. Kind of like ratemyprofessor for workplaces. [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations
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- BigBroth3r1984
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  Oct 10 2007 9:19AM
- Beer, wine, or liquor? How do you take your holiday party?
- ESPN cutting back? What about Boomer in a lampshade!? [Read It]
- Topics:Benefits and Comp Difficult Employees Employee Relations Lighter Side
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- pit_boss
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  Dec 17 2007 9:37AM
- To Show or Not To Show: Body Piercings and Tattoos in the workplace
- Now that summer is upon us and younger workers are entering the workforce, here's a look at how some companies deal with these fashion statements. [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations Managers
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- Shel
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  Jun 18 2007 9:50AM
- Does everyone (still) hate HR?
- Great conversation going on in the comments. [Read It]
- Topics:Leadership
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- thronesitter
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  Jul 25 2007 10:01AM
- Fired blogger wins one against her former employer.
- A woman in France gets fired for sullying her company's reputation, mainly by blogging about her love life, blogging about work - although never outrightly identifying who she worked for. A French legal tribunal awards her damages. Do you think that bloggers are a threat to your company? [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Employee Relations Employment Law
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- hrblogger
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  Apr 1 2007 12:02PM
- Beware the hard-working manager
- A manager who puts in long hours is a manager in trouble: [Read It]
- Topics:Managers Performance/Training Lighter Side
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- GabrielB
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  Feb 25 2007 10:28AM
- Using MySpace and Facebook to screen candidates?
- Searching the Web for your next job candidate may not be the best thing for your company. The reason why may surprise you and your legal department. [Read It]
- Topics:Employment Law
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- hotrecruiter
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  Jul 31 2007 10:52AM
- Human Resources Salary Information
- Compiled salary information for Human Resources positions via the Salary.com Web site. [Read It]
- Topics:Benefits and Comp
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- HRinfo
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  Jul 30 2007 11:03AM
- Carnival of HR 16
- It's up at the Evil One's place. [Read It]
- Topics:Benefits and Comp Difficult Employees Employee Relations Employment Law Hiring HR Metrics Leadership Lighter Side Managers Performance/Training
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- PerennialPerks
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  Sep 19 2007 12:23PM
- Real Men Don't Take FMLA Leave
- Retaliation is back baby! [Read It]
- Topics:Angry HR Exec Employment Law
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- Gary.B.Goode
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  Nov 7 2007 10:03AM
- It was just a wolf whistle.
- He knew her since 7th grade. She wasn't offended, but he still got fired for it. [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Employment Law
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- andyb
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  Jun 2 2007 2:37PM
- A vacation for some
- Some companies are allowing employees to worry about the results they produce. [Read It]
- Topics:Benefits and Comp Managers
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- jaked
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  Aug 31 2007 8:35AM
- Worst places for job growth
- Hey, wait, what? How did some of these cities make this list? [Read It]
- Topics:Hiring
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- hotrecruiter
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  Oct 8 2007 9:11AM
- Top 25 signs of a dysfunctional workplace
- Some of these are a bit, shall we say, uncommon. Some sound awfully familiar. [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Lighter Side
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- Career_counselor
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  Feb 11 2008 9:55AM
- It's not just a pinkslip: Tips on how to terminate an employee without stress
- Shouldn't you fire someone on a Friday or before a holiday weekend? Do you need to inform your IT department of the upcoming termination? What should you say? [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Managers
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- Shel
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  Jul 20 2007 9:59AM
- Take this job and shove it
- While a few departing employees may certainly feel this way, here's why they should avoid hitting the send button. [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations Managers
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- bbarnes
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  Jul 11 2007 9:19AM
- Awkward! When coffee mugs and mouse pads aren't enough
- Some mistakes to avoid when administering employee recognition programs. Giving out company branded swag isn't enough. [Read It]
- Topics:Benefits and Comp Employee Relations
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- jaked
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  Sep 14 2007 9:26AM
- What to do when the Boss invites you to a Pool Party
- Booze + Speedos + Coworkers = Bellyflop! [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations Employment Law Lighter Side
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- PrimeRib
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  Jan 7 2008 12:59PM
- Remote workers - you're on notice!
- You really do need to work twice as hard. Wouldn't you rather just come in and enjoy a nice cubicle? [Read It]
- Topics:Managers
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- texastechie
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  Feb 25 2008 9:48AM
- Is the PHR/SPHR worth anything?
- The HR Capitalist asks if certification is worth the time and effort. [Read It]
- Topics:Leadership
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- kdp3rk
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  Oct 2 2007 9:08AM
- When HR is the Problem
- The Evil HR Lady weighs in for those situations where HR is causing a Human Resources disaster. The example? It's one for the ages. [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Employee Relations Leadership Lighter Side Managers
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- OfficeGreaser
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  Sep 11 2007 9:10AM
- Georgia town fires, then rehires Iraq war vet
- What's troubling is that some of the statements given by town council members could possibly violate USERAA - The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. [Read It]
- Topics:Employment Law
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- dale.harney
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  Aug 9 2007 9:59AM
- Are your technical employees unrepentant slackers?
- Or do they just work differently? Do you want them to be merely "busy" or to work in a "burst"? [Read It]
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- jaked
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  Apr 27 2007 9:38AM
- Ensure the Success of Your New Hires
- No need for a fancy seminar. If you want to learn how to orient a new hire, just turn on the Discovery Channel. [Read It]
- Topics:Hiring Managers Performance/Training
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- salarysavior
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  May 31 2007 9:22AM
- HR is just not that important
- From a recent study surveying world wide business leaders, only 4 percent [of business leaders] felt their companies had â€œworld classâ€ HR and people management. Ouch! [Read It]
- Topics:Leadership
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- alackey
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  Jun 19 2007 9:37AM
- Scenario numero dos - he lied!
- Once again, you tell The Angry HR Exec how you'd handle this, and He tells you why you're wrong. [Read It]
- Topics:Angry HR Exec
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- AHRE
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  Oct 18 2007 9:51AM
- LET ME TELECOMUTE!
- Dear generic employer, I really can get work done without generic manager breathing down my neck and looking over my shoulder. Love, Generic Employee [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations Leadership Performance/Training
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- CompDaze
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  Jan 11 2008 9:13AM
- Stunning Job Rejection Reactions
- Great post at Ask A Manager http://askamanager.blogspot.com highlighting some disgruntled applicants' response to rejection. [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Hiring Lighter Side
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- Bruce
- Submitted:
  Jun 26 2007 9:59AM
- Presentation Disasters
- Some disasters transcend business divisions... [Read It]
- Topics:Performance/Training
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- jaked
- Submitted:
  Oct 9 2007 9:16AM
- How do you announce a key employee is leaving?
- Get ahead of the rumors. [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations
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- HRadcany
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  Nov 19 2007 9:52AM
- An Open Letter to the Recruiters of the World From Job Seekers Everywhere
- No one likes to be ignored, least of all when it matters most. So why do job seekers get so few replies from recruiters? [Read It]
- Topics:Hiring
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- Share
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  Sep 18 2008 8:46AM
- Ten step plan for selecting HR software
- This HR system, HRIS or HRMS selection advice is based directly on my more than fifteen years of experience as a Human Resources software value added reseller. [Read It]
- Topics:Benefits and Comp Performance/Training
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- ClayHRIS
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  Oct 4 2008 4:30AM
- Dress Code Issues from Hell
- What to do when the boss likes the short skirts [Read It]
- Topics:Difficult Employees Employee Relations Employment Law Leadership
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- Heather%20
- Submitted:
  Nov 30 2007 10:02AM
- If Only We Didn't Need Dress Codes
- What a wonderful world it would be. But the horror stories... [Read It]
- Topics:Employee Relations Lighter Side
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- Lobstahman
- Submitted:
  Oct 29 2007 10:40AM
- What would you say to your managers with your last breath?
- Great response by Wally Block! [Read It]
- Topics:Managers
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- assistanttovp
- Submitted:
  Nov 7 2007 9:56AM
- CompareHRIS.com Surpasses 100,000 Visits
- CompareHRIS.com, a HR technology website that offers free resources to the HR community, has become a hit with HR professionals around the world! It is celebrating a milestone which is due to your support. Come see what you had a hand in creating! [Read It]
- Topics:HR Metrics Leadership Managers Performance/Training
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- debaasn
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  Feb 26 2010 3:16PM
- HR and Payroll Software - Why it's so hard to get a price
- HR Payroll software systems vary tremendously in price depending on a myriad of options. Don't get impatient if HRIS vendors are unwilling to provide you a price before performing a needs analysis. Realize that if they do this, they are not truly giving you what you need or should expect. [Read It]
- Topics:Employment Law Managers
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- debaasn
- Submitted:
  Feb 18 2010 2:54PM

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