Human resources

Human Resources (or HR) covers a wide range of business practices and activities with one common denominator: they all impact employees.

HR practitioners handle such activities as: compensation and benefits administration, change management, training, executive coaching, recruiting, succession planning, performance management, internal communications, employee recognition, legal compliance, and labor relations.  HR professionals are typically either generalists, managing many or all of these areas, or specialists in a specific discipline.

In recent years progressive organizations have placed a heavy emphasis on internal brand to attract and retain talent that brings a competitive advantage.  As employees look for more than just a paycheck and the public places corporate practices under greater scrutiny, HR becomes increasingly more strategic, developing talent strategies, analyzing and adapting corporate culture, and functioning as a trusted advisor to leadership on aligning talent with corporate goals.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Human resources”

• Monster Employment Index Europe Rises for the First Time since February 2009

  
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• UK Online Recruitment Grows in October, According to Monster Employment Index

  
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• Management By Gimmick #3

  
  Your 'Human' Resources — Authority: 122
  This gimmick may not be a biggee, but I’ve seen it used many times.  C’mon, you’ve heard it too…   “We run this operation by food.”  When the boss says this, everyone laughs because they know that it is true at some level. There are managers who supply an endless parade of food… donuts, bagels, ...
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• Investing in people key to success

  
  Bangladesh Economic News — Authority: 444
  http://www.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=113395 Invest in people Says the Swisscontact chief in an interview with Md Hasan Bangladesh should pursue strategies followed by other countries in utilising human resources to become a mid-income country by 2016, says the president of Swisscontact. In ...
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• Human Resource Laws

  
  Human Resource Blog — Authority: 436
  Wow, that is a very broad question! In general, an HR pro needs to be aware of federal laws that cover most employers, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (minimum wage) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination and others.The HR pro also needs to be aware of [...]
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• City offers incentives for talent from afar

  
  Shanghai Daily: Latest News — Authority: 686
  SHANGHAI is kicking off a new effort to attract high-level overseas professionals to further step up innovation and economic development in the city. As part of a national campaign to lure highly skilled people,...
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• Wages sought

  
  Shanghai Daily: Latest News — Authority: 686
  LABOR arbitration for employees and The Yeeha Texas BBQ & Sports Bar, which used basketball star Yao Mings fame, began yesterday.All 21 employees were in court to ask for unpaid wages and compensation but the...
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• STATE SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SLAMS DHHR OVER FOSTER CARE SYSTEM

  
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  State Supreme Court justice slams DHHR over foster care system   http://www.register-herald.com/statenews/local_story_306120858.html The Associated Press By Tom Breen Associated Press Writer CHARLESTON — For the second time this year, a state Supreme Court justice has blasted the Department of ...
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• How to Improve Your People Management Skills

  
  The GMGap Blog — Authority: 127
  Succeeding in business depends on the competent management of people. You can acquire and improve these techniques. Having a innate affinity for getting along with people can be an advantage, even so there are some things you can do that will make the procedure simple. Relationship Development: Begin by memorizing ...
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• How to Improve Your Human Resource Management Skills

  
  Living Kabbalah — Authority: 128
  People management techniques are extremely important for business success. With a little effort you may acquire and develop these skills. It can be an advantage to have a natural affinity for communicating with people, but you can do some things to help the process. Build relationships: Addressing employees by name ...
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• G.I. Jobs Names Union Pacific Railroad Top Military-Friendly Employer

  
  Union Pacific: News Releases — Authority: 112
  G.I Jobs has named Union Pacific as Americas top military-friendly employer for 2009. It is the sixth time in seven years the magazine, the nations premier career guide for military job seekers, has named Union Pacific to its list.
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• Looking for a Good Recruiter

  
  Talentism — Authority: 441
  Note: I am frequently at odds with myself over posting something such as the following. I count many friends in the world of recruiting, all of them dedicated professionals who care about the value they deliver. And yet I cant help but feel that our profession is at a crossroads that many are ill-equipped to face, no ...
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• HR Experts, Raging Debates, & Halogen Software

  
  Punk Rock Human Resources — Authority: 570
  I’m a Human Resources expert, a bacon lover, and a woman with five cats.  My important thoughts on talent management issues are captured on a fun forum called Raging Debates in HR . Please read the topics and share your opinions. I’d really love to see you disagree with support Kris Dunn and his point of ...
  20 hours ago

• Veda Nigeria: Human Resources Manager

  
  Careers Nigeria — Authority: 136
  Veda Technology Limited is an indigenous computer manufacturing company. VEDA is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our company.The Human resources manager shall plan, organise, direct, and manage human resources activities, develop and coordinate departmental human resources policies and ...
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• Exit interviews

  
  Reed Tinsley, CPA — Authority: 122
  The value of exit interviews is directly correlated to what you will do with the information, and the number of interviews you do. If you have a low number of folks you want to do these on, the value of the information will be less valuable and more influenced by individual bias.  If you don’t do anything with the ...
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• HR Raging Debates

  
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  When I was in high school, I was on the debate team.  My debate partner looked just like Earl Hickey from My Name is Earl .  And, the captain of the team was pure Douglas C. Neidermeyer from Animal House .  It was a terrific experience that really has helped me in later life.  You learn how to research an ...
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• Courts Closed Background Checks Delayed for Veteran’s Day

  
  Corra Daily Planet — Authority: 123
  For those who may be wonder when there is a delay regarding country criminal records, you can hang it on Veteran’s Day.  As this is the day to remember our veterans, alive and dead, it is understandable that county courts and many public services will be closed. As the county criminal records check is a key search ...
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• What Makes Employees Happy?

  
  IT Managers Inbox — Authority: 98
  A happy employee is a more productive and content employee. So what makes an employee happy with their job? A good salary, with good benefits and a good work environment only go so far. Employees want job satisfaction, they want to feel like they are a part of something and that their contributions are appreciated. ...
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• Monday Morning HR Humor: Leif Needs a Job at an Ad Agency

  
  Punk Rock Human Resources — Authority: 570
  There’s a big discussion about whether or not HR is dead . Some say that HR is a redundant and outmoded department that adds no value. Others say that HR is alive and kicking. We operate as strategic leaders and thinkers. When we’re doing HR right, we are focused on linking profit, results and people into a ...
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• ADVANTAGES OF OUTSOURCING: FOR SMALL BUSINESS

  
  PTP Guide Blog — Authority: 153
  The advantages of outsourcing for tiny businesses have been significant. Hiring outsourced resources can assistance your commercial operation grow. A examination of a story of outsourcing shows which commercial operation owners have been means to reduce their work costs as well as stipulate specialists in organic ...
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