For many HR managers who want to move up, the lack of formal business training is the missing piece. There’s a way to get it, without going back to a traditional business school. Take a look at Satell Executive Online Mini-MBA.
Our team of experts fields real-life everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: What’s the No. 1 thing we can do to prevent sexual-harassment complaints in our workplace? More…
Norma Anthony and her supervisors were faced with a common challenge for small companies: finding and scheduling good training for employees. Then they found an uncommon solution. More…
When her boss told HR director Lynette Kautz to put together some training for the company’s managers – but not have it take too much time or cost too much — she figured out an innovative but simple approach. More…
We asked 655 HR managers: “If you could improve one skill of your company’s managers, what would it be?” Here’s how they answered. More…
When HR VP Spencer Kupferman took on the job of making sure new managers got trained properly, he followed all the traditional steps: standard leadership courses, a run-through of organization structure and goals, and ample experience. Something was missing, however, because too many managers were failing — until Kupferman found the missing link. More…
Showing them where the coffee machine is and how to operate the copier is a fine start. But these days it takes a little more from a manager to help rookies get off the mark quickly. More…
People who are right out of school need a different type of orientation than someone who’s walking in the door with 10 years’ experience elsewhere. Specifically, the rookies need help with three major employment issues. More…
When someone gets promoted into management and turns out to be a nightmare, HR often asks, “Why didn’t we see this coming?” All the signs probably were there, but maybe no one was looking for them. More…
You can twist yourself in knots trying to dodge a lawsuit, but it really comes down to the avoiding the Big Six Mistakes. More…
Find out how to avoid five of the most common — and costly — errors when embarking on a succession planning initiative for your mid/large company.
As an HR Professional, this practical guide to strategic HR practices is a must read!
Are the Benefits of Automatic Enrollment Worth the Cost?
Find out in The Business Case for 401(k) Automatic Enrollment. More…
