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How to Assemble an HR Manual, Part 2: Writing and Publishing

January 29, 2016   

In this second part of how to create or revise an HR Manual, I’ll briefly go into the writing process and then spend more time on creating the online version of the manual.

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How to Assemble an HR Manual, Part 1: Preparation

January 28, 2016   

Congratulations! You’ve just been handed the assignment of putting together a new or revised HR manual or employee handbook for your organization. If you’re feeling like you’d rather have food poisoning than put together an HR manual, you’re not alone. Most people think of this project as a royal pain in the you-know-what – usually […]

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Innovation in the Workplace, Part 2: Organizational Culture

January 27, 2016   

In my last article about innovation, I briefly mentioned what people need in order to be more consistently innovative: They need curiosity, the ability and room to ask great questions, space for experimenting (using the scientific method), a safe environment in which to fail, time to reflect and imagine, room for collaborative relationships, and time […]

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Open Salaries and Other Features of Working at Squaremouth

January 18, 2016   

What is Squaremouth? Much like car insurance comparison tools, Squaremouth lets travelers look at quotes, compare and ultimately purchase travel plans based on their proprietary comparison engine, as well as more than 25,000 customer reviews.

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The “Silver Tsunami” and How to Make the Most of Your Older Employees

January 18, 2016   

The Strengths of Older Employees In the business world, and more specifically within talent management, it seems to be all about the Millennials. Recruiters, human resource experts, and industry insiders are all focused on how to attract, manage and retain workers in their 20s and 30s. This is undoubtedly a crucial segment of the workforce […]

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