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Fired Over Social Media: Will HR Do It? Can They?

Badmouthing your company on social media is both unethical and not a particularly smart thing to do. Should human resources fire an employee over it? Can they fire them? Terminations because of social media use have been one of the hot topics for human resources in the past few years. It is imperative that employersContinue reading “Fired Over Social Media: Will HR Do It? Can They?”

4 WORST Job Search Tips You Will Ever Hear!

When on a job search, you will find a barrage of information designed to get you on track to finding the right job. One thing to remember—not all advice is good! Many words of so-called wisdom might not even apply to you. What’s more is there are some job search tips you will get that areContinue reading “4 WORST Job Search Tips You Will Ever Hear!”

Sex and the Single Human Resources Department

There are few things more distressing to human resources than having to investigate sexual harassment in the workplace. All eyes are on human resources to provide thorough, fair and reasonable investigation. HR must treat everyone involved with due respect. When an employee alleges sexual harassment—no matter what the situation—you have to act fast. Both human resourcesContinue reading “Sex and the Single Human Resources Department”

Human Resources Seduced by the Cloud?

The ease and cost-effectiveness of cloud-based technology can be extremely seductive for human resources. Why not? SaaS can automate many HR functions, leaving more time to develop and promote top talent. Although there are many reasons why the cloud will seduce human resources, here are some ways to keep it from becoming HR’s next nightmare!Continue reading “Human Resources Seduced by the Cloud?”

Still Unemployed? Close Your Skills Gap to Get the Job!

Are you looking for the right job for this economy? You may be part of the widening “skills gap” in the U.S. To find the right job quickly, you need to get up to speed! Develop the appropriate abilities employers require, starting with the information in this infographic. In a recent survey of hiring managersContinue reading “Still Unemployed? Close Your Skills Gap to Get the Job!”