<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Free Articles in HRM</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com</link><description> </description><item><title>How To Write a Job Description</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-490-how-to-write-a-job-description.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-490-how-to-write-a-job-description.aspx</guid><description>Tips on writing a job description.</description><author>info@lindenbergergroup.com (Judith Lindenberger)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resumes That Work</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-491-resumes-that-work.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-491-resumes-that-work.aspx</guid><description>Human resources consultant lists 10 tips for writing a terrific resume.</description><author>info@lindenbergergroup.com (Judith Lindenberger)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hiring for Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-719-hiring-for-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-719-hiring-for-success.aspx</guid><description>Hiring someone new to work in your business is one of the most critical decisions a business owner makes, although it is not always given the justice it deserves.</description><author>megan@completepotential.com (Megan Tough)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Starting Your New Employees Off Right</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-749-starting-your-new-employees-off-right.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-749-starting-your-new-employees-off-right.aspx</guid><description>You may not realize, but when you bring a new employee into your business you only have one chance to make a good first impression.</description><author>megan@completepotential.com (Megan Tough)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:30:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Training Fails</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1103-why-training-fails.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1103-why-training-fails.aspx</guid><description>If the objective of training is for people to apply that learning in the workplace and make an observable difference to an organisation's results, then almost all corporate training fails to achieve its objective and even fails to measure whether it </description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:29:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lower Turnover + Less Accidents + Better Teamwork</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34008-lower-turnover--less-accidents--better-teamwork.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34008-lower-turnover--less-accidents--better-teamwork.aspx</guid><description>Do you want to hire job applicants who think before acting, that is, people who are responsible, careful, prudent human beings?  This article teaches you how.</description><author>drmercer@mercersystems.com (Michael  Mercer)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:04:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Bottom-Line Best Practices in Recruiting</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34119-six-bottom-line-best-practices-in-recruiting.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-34119-six-bottom-line-best-practices-in-recruiting.aspx</guid><description>Recruiting excellence has a direct, and positive, impact on the bottom line. Increasing revenue per employee and saving turnover costs are two important benefits. Here are six recruiting best practices that will make a measurable difference in your business.
 
</description><author>kvotaw@talentrust.com (Kathleen Quinn-Votaw)</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Identify and Remedy Work Addiction</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-861-identify-and-remedy-work-addiction.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-861-identify-and-remedy-work-addiction.aspx</guid><description>Work addiction is definied, with guidelines on how to recognize as well as remedy it.</description><author>execstrategist@aol.com (David Krueger MD)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:51:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motivating Others - What's The Real Answer?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1165-motivating-others--what-s-the-real-answer.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1165-motivating-others--what-s-the-real-answer.aspx</guid><description>Whether you are an employer, manager, teacher or parent, we are all at some stage keen to get answers to the age old question of “How to motivate others?” </description><author>learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:50:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increase Your Profits By Training Your People</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1199-increase-your-profits-by-training-your-people.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1199-increase-your-profits-by-training-your-people.aspx</guid><description>It's always the little things which count. The simple, basic, nitty gritties of life. Ignore them and you risk losing business, credibility, respect, and who knows what else?</description><author>admin@office-organiser.com.au (Lorraine Pirihi)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:50:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Working with Difficult People: 3 Questions to Help You Turn Your Tormentors into Teachers</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1271-working-with-difficult-people-3-questions-to-help-you-turn-your-tormentors-into-teachers.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1271-working-with-difficult-people-3-questions-to-help-you-turn-your-tormentors-into-teachers.aspx</guid><description>When faced with the prospect of meeting with a confrontational employee, the project manager of a New Hampshire insurance company heaved a sigh. Not again, he thought to himself. Every conversation with this guy is a struggle.</description><author>judy@judyringer.com (Judy Ringer)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:50:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>People Skills: Eight Essential People Skills</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1337-people-skills-eight-essential-people-skills.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1337-people-skills-eight-essential-people-skills.aspx</guid><description>The whole idea of being people skilled is knowing or finding how to bring out the best in others in any situation, rather than their worst.</description><author>lee@leehopkins.com (Lee Hopkins)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:50:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Hires or Bad Hires: How to Tell the Difference Before You Make the Offer</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33585-great-hires-or-bad-hires-how-to-tell-the-difference-before-you-make-the-offer.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33585-great-hires-or-bad-hires-how-to-tell-the-difference-before-you-make-the-offer.aspx</guid><description>You hire people. They don't work out. They leave. What is it that you remember and say about them in the past tense? It's almost always their soft skills that generate conversation—their personality, character and values.
</description><author>kvotaw@talentrust.com (Kathleen Quinn-Votaw)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:46:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Customer Relationship Management Agents - 10 Tips for Hiring Customer Service Reps</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33878-customer-relationship-management-agents--10-tips-for-hiring-customer-service-reps.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33878-customer-relationship-management-agents--10-tips-for-hiring-customer-service-reps.aspx</guid><description>Finding and hiring customer service agents can be a little trickier than the normal hiring process. Use the 10 tips given here to find Customer Relationship Agents that fit your company and are willing to learn to work with your customers.</description><author>Davidson.cynergy@yahoo.com (Steve Davidson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:56:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Social Media Add Power to Recruiting</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32954-social-media-add-power-to-recruiting.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32954-social-media-add-power-to-recruiting.aspx</guid><description>Although an increasing number of companies is creating a presence on social media Web sites as a way to attract new talent, if you want to recruit Millennials, a social media presence is mandatory. 
</description><author>kvotaw@talentrust.com (Kathleen Quinn-Votaw)</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:56:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Are You Like at Growing People?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33966-what-are-you-like-at-growing-people.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33966-what-are-you-like-at-growing-people.aspx</guid><description>Too many managers are still using 20th century traditions for 21st century management.  The result? Rapid staff turnover, excessive absenteeism and staff conflicts. 
We need new ways to lookat old problems.  People are a part of nature, so  what can we learn from growing plants?</description><author>peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:01:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wanting What You Can't Have</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33962-wanting-what-you-can-t-have.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33962-wanting-what-you-can-t-have.aspx</guid><description>Discover one of the great laws of human action.</description><author>ericgarner@supanet.com (Eric Garner)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:34:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Businesses Need To Sharpen Their Vision to Create a Competitive Edge</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33914-businesses-need-to-sharpen-their-vision-to-create-a-competitive-edge.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33914-businesses-need-to-sharpen-their-vision-to-create-a-competitive-edge.aspx</guid><description>Managing businesses in a position of authority needs clear vision for executives, especially in recessionary times. Businesses need to sharpen their vision to take control of the environment and not to become a victim of it in weak economic conditions.</description><author>jamesfostercontentwriter@gmail.com (Nate Rodnay)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:49:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>If You Want To Be Happy And Successful Don't Become A Lawyer</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33804-if-you-want-to-be-happy-and-successful-don-t-become-a-lawyer.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33804-if-you-want-to-be-happy-and-successful-don-t-become-a-lawyer.aspx</guid><description>It is no wonder that lawyers have the highest incidence of depression and are the most likely to resort to drugs and alcohol to manage stress</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:05:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Negotiate For More Flexible Working Hours</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33539-how-to-negotiate-for-more-flexible-working-hours.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33539-how-to-negotiate-for-more-flexible-working-hours.aspx</guid><description>The most wished-for change in employees working circumstances is to have more flexible working hours. Most employees are hesitant to ask fearing that it could jeopardize their job. Follow these steps  toimprove your chances of getting a favourable response plus greater job security.</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:13:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Stop Workplace Bullying...And It Has Nothing To Do With The Bully</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33537-how-to-stop-workplace-bullying--and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-bully.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33537-how-to-stop-workplace-bullying--and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-the-bully.aspx</guid><description>Most attempts to stop workplace bullying have focussed on trying to change the behavoiur of the bully. What they fail to realize is that they also need to change the behaviour of the victim...
</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Human capital new king for PEGs: building bold leadership for change</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33197-human-capital-new-king-for-pegs-building-bold-leadership-for-change.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33197-human-capital-new-king-for-pegs-building-bold-leadership-for-change.aspx</guid><description>The nature of private equity groups is to operate at a pace that's at least twice that of other companies, therefore, finding the right human capital can require two to three times the effort it takes to find C-suite talent for other organizations.</description><author>kvotaw@talentrust.com (Kathleen Quinn-Votaw)</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:40:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leadership &amp; Human Capital - Achieving More with Less</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33138-leadership--human-capital--achieving-more-with-less.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-33138-leadership--human-capital--achieving-more-with-less.aspx</guid><description>Establish possible positive outcomes to the current financial crisis, as unemployment numbers in the Unites States continues to rise, giving leaders in organization some positive tips to turn layoffs from a negative concept to a positive in their organizations.</description><author>alvaro.gonzalez1@dhs.gov (Alvaro M. Gonzalez, MBA)</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:25:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Essence of Ethics</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32811-the-essence-of-ethics.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32811-the-essence-of-ethics.aspx</guid><description>It's difficult to define, exactly, what ethical behavior is; and it's impossible to measure. But we can sense when ethics are present in an individual or a company culture - and especially we sense it when they're not.</description><author>kvotaw@talentrust.com (Kathleen Quinn-Votaw)</author><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2009 22:51:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fighting for Superstars</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32737-fighting-for-superstars.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32737-fighting-for-superstars.aspx</guid><description>It is essential in tough economic times to find the 'superstars' that are going to grow your business, as well as retain your top talent.</description><author>kvotaw@talentrust.com (Kathleen Quinn-Votaw)</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:53:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Workplace Motivation Commandments that All Leaders Must Follow</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32694-10-workplace-motivation-commandments-that-all-leaders-must-follow.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32694-10-workplace-motivation-commandments-that-all-leaders-must-follow.aspx</guid><description>If you want your employees to shower your company with success... apply these Ten Commandments, help your existing employees find their motivation...
</description><author>Emmerich.Roxanne@gmail.com (Roxanne Emmerich)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:42:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Employee Satisfaction- Performance Link and How It Relates to Company Profitability</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32685-the-employee-satisfaction-performance-link-and-how-it-relates-to-company-profitability.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32685-the-employee-satisfaction-performance-link-and-how-it-relates-to-company-profitability.aspx</guid><description>The majority of executives and leadership teams in business today are focused on managing a specific return on investment (ROI).  ROI can be measured in real terms with quantifiable results.</description><author>margano@maidenform.com (Matthew Argano)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:10:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruiters: Greater Placement Success with This Tool</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32629-recruiters-greater-placement-success-with-this-tool.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32629-recruiters-greater-placement-success-with-this-tool.aspx</guid><description>As a recruiter, you know about psychometric testing as some of your clients require you to use it. What you may not know is the advantages that psychometric testing has for you.</description><author>hannah816@gmail.com (Hannah du Plessis)</author><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:20:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Management:  Hiring and Retaining Quality Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32584-business-management--hiring-and-retaining-quality-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32584-business-management--hiring-and-retaining-quality-employees.aspx</guid><description>For a business to succeed, you must hire quality employees who will share your vision and be a part of your company.  Though they won't be a partner who shares a financial interest in the company...</description><author>billpr09@gmail.com (Bill Bartmann)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:58:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Induction Training For Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32019-induction-training-for-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-32019-induction-training-for-employees.aspx</guid><description>Induction training may be the only opportunity for a company to truly communicate the goals and functions of the organization as a whole, prior to the employee focusing on their specific function and or department that they will be involved in.</description><author>links@b2rhosting.com (Chris Kennelly)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:42:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Common Hiring Mistakes Business Owners Should Avoid</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31932-five-common-hiring-mistakes-business-owners-should-avoid.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31932-five-common-hiring-mistakes-business-owners-should-avoid.aspx</guid><description>Your business should consist of a number of systems that create predictable and consistent results. Hiring is no different. A system in your hiring process will take any guesswork out of the hiring process, and help you find the right person for the job.</description><author>hannah816@gmail.com (Hannah du Plessis)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:45:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Be More Decisive In Business And In Life</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31826-how-to-be-more-decisive-in-business-and-in-life.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31826-how-to-be-more-decisive-in-business-and-in-life.aspx</guid><description>Do you find that you get pressured to make a quick decisions when you are still unsure? Or do you put off making important decisions because you are afraid of making a mistake?
Follow this  common sense process to give you greater clarity in the decision making process.
</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:12:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Internal Recruitment:  Turning Necessity Into Opportunity</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31745-internal-recruitment--turning-necessity-into-opportunity.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31745-internal-recruitment--turning-necessity-into-opportunity.aspx</guid><description>This article describes how the convergence of a growing need for skilled workers and an unprecedented loss of retirement capital will result in a new working class of mature workers.</description><author>Johntrauth@aol.com (John Trauth)</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:08:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Know The Best Solution For Tribunal Representation</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31769-know-the-best-solution-for-tribunal-representation.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31769-know-the-best-solution-for-tribunal-representation.aspx</guid><description>Does your company have signed Employment Contracts on each of its employees?  Do you know that it is against the employment laws not to have these signed contracts before an employees 8th week of employment?</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:49:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Know More About The Employment Laws</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31714-know-more-about-the-employment-laws.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31714-know-more-about-the-employment-laws.aspx</guid><description>If you are an employer with 1 or more employees, you might need to brush up on your local and national employment laws.</description><author>no.royalty@gmail.com (Ranju Kumar)</author><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:13:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Are Employee Assistance Programs?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31496-what-are-employee-assistance-programs.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31496-what-are-employee-assistance-programs.aspx</guid><description>Have you ever felt so tired of your job that gives you depression? Or are you worried about your immediate boss and his attitude towards you? Is office and work related stress taking its toll on your health?</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:10:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Sweet Success Of Team Building</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31467-the-sweet-success-of-team-building.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31467-the-sweet-success-of-team-building.aspx</guid><description>Successful team building is a delicate balancing act between organizational psychology and fun.  The purpose of these group development days out is to identify and overcome areas within team work that are not conducive to achieving a shared goal... but how exactly can tasks in team building events b</description><author>dominicdonaldson@gmail.com (Dominic Donaldson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:03:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Improve Workers Productivity And Reduce Sick Days</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31022-improve-workers-productivity-and-reduce-sick-days.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31022-improve-workers-productivity-and-reduce-sick-days.aspx</guid><description>Is your company more interested to be seen to supporting the health of your workforce or does it  actually want to deliver better health outcomes for their employees. If it's the latter here are vital guidelines to follow...</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:50:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Finding The Ideal Work Life And Weight Balance...</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31021-finding-the-ideal-work-life-and-weight-balance-.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-31021-finding-the-ideal-work-life-and-weight-balance-.aspx</guid><description>Work, family, money and responsibilities are a part of life for all of us. The real challenge is how can we get into shape while still participating in life?
</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:35:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Human Resources: The Benefits for Your Business</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30428-human-resources-the-benefits-for-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30428-human-resources-the-benefits-for-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Human resource consulting can be a very useful way to improve your business by keeping your employees happy and productive and maintaining a smooth running business.</description><author>amy@searchenginepeople.com (Amy Nutt)</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:51:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruitment Trends</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30006-recruitment-trends.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30006-recruitment-trends.aspx</guid><description>Recruitment process goes on, be it in good or bad times. The main thing to note is not to go with the flow and think like what others are doing or practising.</description><author>allianzmc@gmail.com (Simon Kuah)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:19:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can't Get That? Then Get This: How to Get Something of Value in a Negotiation with Your Boss</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30171-can-t-get-that-then-get-this-how-to-get-something-of-value-in-a-negotiation-with-your-boss.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-30171-can-t-get-that-then-get-this-how-to-get-something-of-value-in-a-negotiation-with-your-boss.aspx</guid><description>Here are a few possibilities-of-value that a smart and determined employee can negotiate with the Boss...
</description><author>jag@liztahir.com (Liz Tahir)</author><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:51:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating The Perfect Work Day Where Stress Is Virtually Impossible</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29990-creating-the-perfect-work-day-where-stress-is-virtually-impossible.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29990-creating-the-perfect-work-day-where-stress-is-virtually-impossible.aspx</guid><description>The impossibility of perfection is so ingrained into our psyche that it's hilarious. In work we continually strive for perfection while having a belief that we can never achieve it. But by changing the way you define perfection can have you achieving it every day.</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:11:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Hunting on a Shoestring</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29595-job-hunting-on-a-shoestring.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29595-job-hunting-on-a-shoestring.aspx</guid><description>Tips that you can easily implement to stay in the black during your job search..</description><author>davidrcassell@gmail.com (David Cassell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn About the Benefits an Employee Assistance Program Can Offer</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29654-learn-about-the-benefits-an-employee-assistance-program-can-offer.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29654-learn-about-the-benefits-an-employee-assistance-program-can-offer.aspx</guid><description>It is a growing trend for businesses to offer employee assistance programs for their employees.</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:39:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Does The UK Have The Worst Record For Staff Absenteeism?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28805-does-the-uk-have-the-worst-record-for-staff-absenteeism.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28805-does-the-uk-have-the-worst-record-for-staff-absenteeism.aspx</guid><description>It has come to light through various surveys and studies conducted that UK has one of the worst records of staff absenteeism. This needless to say has greatly affected the cash flows of business as well as productivity.</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:14:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Assistance Programs - The Truth</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28439-employee-assistance-programs--the-truth.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28439-employee-assistance-programs--the-truth.aspx</guid><description>Employee assistance programs are an attractive benefit for employees and a helpful resource for any company.</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:14:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The ABCs Of Child Care Background Checks</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29424-the-abcs-of-child-care-background-checks.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29424-the-abcs-of-child-care-background-checks.aspx</guid><description>Child-related crimes have been increasing, and unfortunately some of those have taken place while little ones are under the protection of care givers. It is more essential than ever that parents insist on getting background checks on anyone they choose to trust their children with.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:09:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FRCA: Legal Limitations On Background Checks</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29421-frca-legal-limitations-on-background-checks.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29421-frca-legal-limitations-on-background-checks.aspx</guid><description>Performing employee background checks is always a good idea. A check protects employers from suffering potential legal trouble by hiring undesirable candidates. But it's important to know what the law is in order to protect both bosses and possible employees.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:38:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Protect Your Company: Employee Background Checks</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29418-protect-your-company-employee-background-checks.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29418-protect-your-company-employee-background-checks.aspx</guid><description>Many employers overlook a basic and very important step during the hiring process: conducting an employee background check. Doing even the simplest of checks protects businesses from dishonest or even felonious applicants.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:21:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Dangers Of Stress And How To Stress-Proof Yourself At Work</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29348-the-dangers-of-stress-and-how-to-stress-proof-yourself-at-work.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-29348-the-dangers-of-stress-and-how-to-stress-proof-yourself-at-work.aspx</guid><description>Stress is now the no 1 risk factor for heart disease. Change the ways that you react to stress at work and at home or become another statistic. Here's practical ways to manage your stress better from someone who was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:16:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Employee Assistance Programs Work</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28781-why-employee-assistance-programs-work.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28781-why-employee-assistance-programs-work.aspx</guid><description>Employee assistance programs which provide counseling, stress management, and other assistance to employees are a popular option for enterprises due to the many positive results of such programs.</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:13:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bitten By the Staff Retention Bug</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28927-bitten-by-the-staff-retention-bug.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28927-bitten-by-the-staff-retention-bug.aspx</guid><description>Regardless of location in the world, be it the UK or elsewhere employee turnover can easily be sustained in regions where it is easier to find and train employees. Business owners also need to employ methods that have been known to promote staff retention.</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:48:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Need for Business Training Regardless of Company Size</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28850-the-need-for-business-training-regardless-of-company-size.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28850-the-need-for-business-training-regardless-of-company-size.aspx</guid><description>Many people make the mistake of diving into the world of entrepreneurship without undergoing sufficient business training or even obtaining the relevant business experience needed to enter the market place.</description><author>links@b2rhosting.com (Chris Kennelly)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:10:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Benefits of Utilizing Temp Agencies</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28915-the-benefits-of-utilizing-temp-agencies.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28915-the-benefits-of-utilizing-temp-agencies.aspx</guid><description>In uncertain economic times, people may be wondering where they should go to find fulfilling, long term employment.  It may come as a surprise that a temp agency could be the solution.</description><author>amy@searchenginepeople.com (Amy Nutt)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:57:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HR Certification Canidates Designation Must Pass a Comprehensive Exam</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28858-hr-certification-canidates-designation-must-pass-a-comprehensive-exam.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28858-hr-certification-canidates-designation-must-pass-a-comprehensive-exam.aspx</guid><description>HR certification candidates seeking to earn designation must pass a comprehensive examination that covers numerous laws, regulations and employee plans.</description><author>thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:38:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PHR SPHR Certification and the Human Resource Certification Institute</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28857-phr-sphr-certification-and-the-human-resource-certification-institute.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28857-phr-sphr-certification-and-the-human-resource-certification-institute.aspx</guid><description>PHR SPHR certification an excellent way to advance your career.</description><author>thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:14:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PHR Certification Detailed Examination Questions</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28844-phr-certification-detailed-examination-questions.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28844-phr-certification-detailed-examination-questions.aspx</guid><description>PHR certification exams cover a large number of essential and detail intensive areas of employee and management relationship focus.</description><author>thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:29:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How an Employee Satisfaction Survey Benefits Your Business</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28837-how-an-employee-satisfaction-survey-benefits-your-business.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28837-how-an-employee-satisfaction-survey-benefits-your-business.aspx</guid><description>Your employees can make or break your business, so distributing an employee satisfaction survey ensures they are happy enough to do their jobs well.</description><author>andik@verticalmeasures.com (Andy West)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:40:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>PHR Human Resources Certification Exams</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28804-phr-human-resources-certification-exams.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28804-phr-human-resources-certification-exams.aspx</guid><description>You should not go into the PHR and SPHR certification exams unprepared.</description><author>thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:50:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sphr Certification Testing for Human Resource Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28753-sphr-certification-testing-for-human-resource-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28753-sphr-certification-testing-for-human-resource-employees.aspx</guid><description>The professional sphr certification human resources exam is a comprehensive testing for human resource employees who wish to increase their competitiveness in the workforce.</description><author>thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:43:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Human Resource SPHR Responsibilities with Certification</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28685-human-resource-sphr-responsibilities-with-certification.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28685-human-resource-sphr-responsibilities-with-certification.aspx</guid><description>SPHR Human Resource certifications do not mean just a set of letters after your name.</description><author>thenewguy639@yahoo.com (Jacquelyn Donner )</author><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:22:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Real Benefits of Employee Assistance Programs</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28456-the-real-benefits-of-employee-assistance-programs.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28456-the-real-benefits-of-employee-assistance-programs.aspx</guid><description>Employee Assistance Programs are benefit programs offered by many employers to their employees.  These are generally offered in conjunction with a health insurance plan and are intended to help employees deal with personal circumstances that may impact their work performance...</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:14:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Prevent Absenteeism in Your Enterprise</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28440-how-to-prevent-absenteeism-in-your-enterprise.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28440-how-to-prevent-absenteeism-in-your-enterprise.aspx</guid><description>Absenteeism is a major problem in many enterprises.  Nearly every business has felt the cost of employee absenteeism to a greater or lesser degree, causing workplace disruptions, loss of productivity and a subsequent loss of revenues.</description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:03:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Everything You Need to Know About Staff Retention and Turnover Prevention</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28458-everything-you-need-to-know-about-staff-retention-and-turnover-prevention.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28458-everything-you-need-to-know-about-staff-retention-and-turnover-prevention.aspx</guid><description>A large amount of turnover is unproductive.  When an employee leaves the company, there are many immediate and ongoing costs.  There may be administrative costs directly involved with the resignation itself, tasks such as ceasing salary and benefits, and so on.  </description><author>pinnacle_therapy@pureonlinegenius.com (Richard Reid)</author><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:47:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Put Life Into Your Work And Put Work Into Your Life</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28329-put-life-into-your-work-and-put-work-into-your-life.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28329-put-life-into-your-work-and-put-work-into-your-life.aspx</guid><description>Why the old cliched advice, “You should work to live and not live to work.” will throw your career and home life into disarray.</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:52:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Healthy Work Wife Balance - The Key To A Fulfilling Business And Family Life</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28268-a-healthy-work-wife-balance--the-key-to-a-fulfilling-business-and-family-life.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28268-a-healthy-work-wife-balance--the-key-to-a-fulfilling-business-and-family-life.aspx</guid><description>How can you create a work life balance that is sufficient to support a successful career and a happy loving marriage and family life at the same time?</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:10:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Much is Conflict Costing Your Organization?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27863-how-much-is-conflict-costing-your-organization.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27863-how-much-is-conflict-costing-your-organization.aspx</guid><description>When employees productivity, morale, and motivation fall - for no reason at all, it's not for no reason at all.  The first step toward ridding your organization of profit draining behavior is to recognize it for what it is.</description><author>wmessick@ibizresources.com (Wayne Messick)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:21:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Creating A Healthy Work Environment And Unique Customer Experiences</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28233-creating-a-healthy-work-environment-and-unique-customer-experiences.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28233-creating-a-healthy-work-environment-and-unique-customer-experiences.aspx</guid><description>Seven low cost and effective ways to improve the health, energy and wellness within your workplace tomorrow.</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:49:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Work Stress, Anxiety And Depression Aren't Caused By A Lack Of Prozac</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28232-work-stress-anxiety-and-depression-aren-t-caused-by-a-lack-of-prozac.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-28232-work-stress-anxiety-and-depression-aren-t-caused-by-a-lack-of-prozac.aspx</guid><description>Do anti-depressant medications even work ? Has the development of these drugs triggered the rise in cases of work related stress?</description><author>info@WorkLifeBalanceFoundation.com (Dr. Paul Lanthois)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:47:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How To Obtain A TN Visa</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27941-how-to-obtain-a-tn-visa.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27941-how-to-obtain-a-tn-visa.aspx</guid><description>The TN visa is available to eligible Mexicans and Canadians with at least a bachelor's degree or appropriate professional credentials who seek temporary entry into the United States to engage in certain qualified fields pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Examples include, b</description><author>sorrentino_mary@yahoo.com (Eli Kantor)</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Preliminary Job Interview Question Guide</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27569-preliminary-job-interview-question-guide.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-27569-preliminary-job-interview-question-guide.aspx</guid><description>There are also available articles on these sites for a run down on what you should do at a job interview or what is expected of you. This is great for the people that don't know what to say, how to act, how to dress or how to answer all those really hard questions like; "Where do you see yourself in</description><author>KristiansUnite@gmail.com (Kristi Ambrose)</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:40:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motivated Employees Equals Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1904-motivated-employees-equals-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1904-motivated-employees-equals-success.aspx</guid><description>Motivating employees towards success is one essential ingredient in maintaining a vigorous, cost-effective, serviceable and productive organization.  This is true whether your business is profit driven or a non-profit organization.</description><author>idtabije@yahoo.com (Ismael Tabije)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:47:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Enjoy Good Health for Work and Life</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19001-how-to-enjoy-good-health-for-work-and-life.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19001-how-to-enjoy-good-health-for-work-and-life.aspx</guid><description>We all want to enjoy living long healthy lives. Society might be aging but we want to stay young and healthy. Enjoyment is a life-expanding experience. It's vital for staying healthy.</description><author>peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:41:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Hire Employees Fairly, Effectively, and Efficiently</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1081-how-to-hire-employees-fairly-effectively-and-efficiently.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1081-how-to-hire-employees-fairly-effectively-and-efficiently.aspx</guid><description>This article outlines simple and clear steps that can be taken to make the procedures for hiring job candidates more fair, effective, and efficient.</description><author>garyecain@yahoo.com.br (Gary Cain)</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:19:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Leasing PEO: Is It the Right Choice for Your Company?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18452-leasing-peo-is-it-the-right-choice-for-your-company.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18452-leasing-peo-is-it-the-right-choice-for-your-company.aspx</guid><description>Growing a company can be challenging given all the demands it puts on a business owner.  If you are deciding if a leasing PEO can help your business grow, read this article.</description><author>support@searchmarketingroi.com (Stewart Baker)</author><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employer Tips on Employee Tip Income</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20065-employer-tips-on-employee-tip-income.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20065-employer-tips-on-employee-tip-income.aspx</guid><description>An overview of the rules and regulations pertaining to employer responsibilities over employee tip income.</description><author>abogadoah@yahoo.com (Arnold Hernandez)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:44:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why leisure is the last cost to cut, especially in tough times</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-22906-why-leisure-is-the-last-cost-to-cut-especially-in-tough-times.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-22906-why-leisure-is-the-last-cost-to-cut-especially-in-tough-times.aspx</guid><description>In facing this latest phase of spiraling living costs, one of the first cuts we choose to make relates to a resource of vital importance in staying healthy. Why would we do that? Because it is a resource that has for too long now been trivialized by the work ethic.</description><author>peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)</author><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:26:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nine Tips for Cracking the Personality Code</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19569-nine-tips-for-cracking-the-personality-code.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19569-nine-tips-for-cracking-the-personality-code.aspx</guid><description>Personality assessments can help you hire effectively, manage employees better and deal with difficult people. To help you screen personality tests and testing companies, this nine-point checklist can help you review assessment tools and support.</description><author>karlawithak27@gmail.com (Dana Borowka)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:58:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Use Assessments to Hire Effectively</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19568-how-to-use-assessments-to-hire-effectively.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19568-how-to-use-assessments-to-hire-effectively.aspx</guid><description>According to research, today there are around 2,500 cognitive and personality tests on the market. So how do you decide which one to use?</description><author>karlawithak27@gmail.com (Dana Borowka)</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:17:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ignoring Sexual Harassment Just Got More Expensive: 5 Tips To Prevent Lawsuits</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-488-ignoring-sexual-harassment-just-got-more-expensive-5-tips-to-prevent-lawsuits.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-488-ignoring-sexual-harassment-just-got-more-expensive-5-tips-to-prevent-lawsuits.aspx</guid><description>5 tips to prevent sexual harassment lawsuits.</description><author>info@lindenbergergroup.com (Judith Lindenberger)</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:19:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Common Mistakes in Hiring</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20977-5-common-mistakes-in-hiring.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20977-5-common-mistakes-in-hiring.aspx</guid><description>Managers typically make some common mistakes in hiring that can be avoided...</description><author>kimsbaxi@hotmail.com (Minesh Baxi)</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:13:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guard Your Hive</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20858-guard-your-hive.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20858-guard-your-hive.aspx</guid><description>The experienced workers are important resources of a company and are worth protecting. A company where people solicit the advice of those with more experience becomes more accessible for older workers who will not break the bank.
</description><author>RobertaChinskyMatuson@gmail.com (Roberta Matuson)</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:21:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When is the Right Time for an HR Expert?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20860-when-is-the-right-time-for-an-hr-expert.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20860-when-is-the-right-time-for-an-hr-expert.aspx</guid><description>Time to bring in an HR Expert...The right time is when you are serious about decreasing your legal exposure, enhancing employee engagement and dramatically increasing productivity and profitability.
</description><author>RobertaChinskyMatuson@gmail.com (Roberta Matuson)</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:31:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Accountability for Your Career</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19940-accountability-for-your-career.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-19940-accountability-for-your-career.aspx</guid><description>Being accountable to someone else is constraining. You must do it the manager's way and in the manager's time frame. After you've left a job, being accountable to only yourself does feel freeing - but then reality sets in.</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:55:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What role does human resource management play in a business?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21179-what-role-does-human-resource-management-play-in-a-business.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-21179-what-role-does-human-resource-management-play-in-a-business.aspx</guid><description>This article explains the role of the human resources function in the management of a business.</description><author>marketing@somethingdirectory.com (anthony church)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Golden Rule for Business Owners</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20925-the-golden-rule-for-business-owners.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20925-the-golden-rule-for-business-owners.aspx</guid><description>The Golden Rule. It is so pertinent in business, yet forgotten by business owners. Treat your staff the way you'd want to be treated as an employee. Simple, right?</description><author>diane@seizethisdaycoaching.com (Diane Helbig)</author><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 20:29:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>12 Reasons Why the Soft Stuff Counts</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18800-12-reasons-why-the-soft-stuff-counts.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18800-12-reasons-why-the-soft-stuff-counts.aspx</guid><description>Scientific Management by Frederick Taylor had it's time and place, but the Book, “12 The Elements of Great Managing” has finally proven it is time to move to a new paradigm showing once and for all that the “soft stuff” works.</description><author>bob@decision-makingtoday.com (Robert (Bob) Cannon)</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2008 01:40:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interview Preparation Gives Confidence</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20128-interview-preparation-gives-confidence.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-20128-interview-preparation-gives-confidence.aspx</guid><description>Preparing for an interview... There is a lot to think about when you have an interview for a job scheduled. Here are some tips to keep you confident and well prepared.</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2008 23:59:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Burnout and Motivation - More Tips</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17888-employee-burnout-and-motivation--more-tips.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17888-employee-burnout-and-motivation--more-tips.aspx</guid><description>Would you be interested in effective ways for greatly lowering employee burnout and motivation? Or would you be interested in seeing how your current measures are doing in realtionship to commonly known proven methods? Continue reading and you will become aware of...</description><author>bandkmanagement@yahoo.com (James Redder)</author><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 19:12:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>FAQs on Assertiveness or Confrontation</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18682-faqs-on-assertiveness-or-confrontation.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18682-faqs-on-assertiveness-or-confrontation.aspx</guid><description>Why do I have so much trouble confronting people?</description><author>hal@marketstrategy.cc (Hal Warfield)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:29:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Interpersonal Conflict - Resolving Conflict by Understanding Personal Values</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18921-interpersonal-conflict--resolving-conflict-by-understanding-personal-values.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18921-interpersonal-conflict--resolving-conflict-by-understanding-personal-values.aspx</guid><description>Understanding different values is crucial to understanding how diversity impacts business.  Here is a team building activity that will begin to improve your small group communication and conflict resolution skill.

</description><author>annette@coachannette.com (Annette Estes)</author><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:46:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Defining Dynamic:  Managing the Personalities in your Organization</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18936-defining-dynamic--managing-the-personalities-in-your-organization.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18936-defining-dynamic--managing-the-personalities-in-your-organization.aspx</guid><description>The good manager learns from day one that maximizing your resources is essential to good organizational management.  Whether it's people, materials, or money, using the resources on hand is the difference between success and failure.</description><author>melissa@nuvopartners.com (Melissa Vokoun)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:02:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conflict: Beneficial or Just Risky Business</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18846-conflict-beneficial-or-just-risky-business.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18846-conflict-beneficial-or-just-risky-business.aspx</guid><description>The stereotype that conflict is always detrimental is coming under attack from many researchers.  There is a growing school of thought that conflict can stimulate an energetic and dynamic working environment that shakes apathy and compliancy to its core.  However, there is an equally vocal group tha</description><author>melissa@nuvopartners.com (Melissa Vokoun)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:02:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Ways to Avoid Employee Burnout</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18748-5-ways-to-avoid-employee-burnout.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18748-5-ways-to-avoid-employee-burnout.aspx</guid><description>Burnout in employees and managers continues to be a major and costly issue affecting businesses today.  Major inroads have been made in maintaining employee health through the use of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and improved employee counseling but days of work lost to depression and a host of</description><author>melissa@nuvopartners.com (Melissa Vokoun)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:53:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Retention - Benchmark Your Jobs, Not Your People</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17721-employee-retention--benchmark-your-jobs-not-your-people.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17721-employee-retention--benchmark-your-jobs-not-your-people.aspx</guid><description>This cutting-edge job benchmarking process will bring clarity to meet the objectives of your performance appraisal system and productivity measures.</description><author>annette@coachannette.com (Annette Estes)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:55:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Standard Incentive Programs Don't Fit Anybody</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18826-standard-incentive-programs-don-t-fit-anybody.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-18826-standard-incentive-programs-don-t-fit-anybody.aspx</guid><description>Customize incentives to each person to help them perform at their best.</description><author>dmitchell@faculty.rushmore.edu (Donald  Mitchell)</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:58:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Have the Right Compensation, Incentive and Bonus Plan or It's All About Me, Me, Me</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17574-do-you-have-the-right-compensation-incentive-and-bonus-plan-or-it-s-all-about-me-me-me.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-17574-do-you-have-the-right-compensation-incentive-and-bonus-plan-or-it-s-all-about-me-me-me.aspx</guid><description>Just like rats in a cage we humans scurry around for our rewards or reinforcement. Just make certain you are rewarding your rats with what drives your company.</description><author>scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:18:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Organize and Run an Assessment Centre</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16451-how-to-organize-and-run-an-assessment-centre.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16451-how-to-organize-and-run-an-assessment-centre.aspx</guid><description>Because of the increasing burden of legislation, employers are having to show that their recruitment is fair, honest and transparent. This Article discusses why assessment centres are becoming more important in the recruitment process, how they switch the balance of power back to the employer and...</description><author>perry@sales101.co.uk (Perry Burns)</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 05:28:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Engage Employees, Improve Productivity &amp; Sustain Improvements</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15327-how-to-engage-employees-improve-productivity--sustain-improvements.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15327-how-to-engage-employees-improve-productivity--sustain-improvements.aspx</guid><description>There is an urgent need for every company in this global economy to improve its processes continuously. The ongoing strive to be better than everybody else and become better than oneself the day before, is at the core of survival.</description><author>BernhardOpitz.articles@gmail.com (Bernhard Opitz)</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:07:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motivate and Retain Best Performers - Think Outside the Box</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15102-motivate-and-retain-best-performers--think-outside-the-box.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15102-motivate-and-retain-best-performers--think-outside-the-box.aspx</guid><description>It seems so simple, doesn't it? "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The Golden Rule seems so global that it would be a remedy for all human relations. Simply treat everyone the same way you would prefer to be taken care of and all will flow easily, correct?</description><author>drussell@envisionsoftware.com (Daiv Russell)</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 21:02:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Keys to Hiring the Right Sales Manager</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14850-5-keys-to-hiring-the-right-sales-manager.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14850-5-keys-to-hiring-the-right-sales-manager.aspx</guid><description>There are few decisions more critical for a company than the hiring of the leadership of their sales organization. Yet, few know how to do it well.</description><author>lsalz@salesdodo.com (Lee Salz)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:17:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Workplace Diversity Can Be Linked To Schools</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16635-workplace-diversity-can-be-linked-to-schools.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16635-workplace-diversity-can-be-linked-to-schools.aspx</guid><description>Workplace Diversity is where we see the ugly issues of diversity come to the fore, we see individuals with great talents who are not being used within organizations due to the ignorance and prejudices of shortsighted management teams.</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:31:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Relocating Employees - Keeping The Costs Down!</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16630-relocating-employees--keeping-the-costs-down.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16630-relocating-employees--keeping-the-costs-down.aspx</guid><description>Do you plan to shift your employees to new offices? Then cost factor comes into the picture. This article offers to help you keep the costs low.</description><author>wingsofsuccess@auctionspyder.com (Abhishek Agarwal)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:04:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing Behavioral Styles</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13914-managing-behavioral-styles.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13914-managing-behavioral-styles.aspx</guid><description>Understanding style differences can help in hiring and retaining key employees. Learn practical strategies for immediate application in motivating employees and creating a high performing team.</description><author>articles@trainingresources.com (Paula Switzer)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:43:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>International Relocation - How To Motivate Employees To Relocate!</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16500-international-relocation--how-to-motivate-employees-to-relocate.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16500-international-relocation--how-to-motivate-employees-to-relocate.aspx</guid><description>Does your company have branches outside one country? Then you need to get the best employees at the correct places. That means moving your employees all over the globe.</description><author>wingsofsuccess@auctionspyder.com (Abhishek Agarwal)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:42:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Relocation - The Role Of Human Resources Development!</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16499-employee-relocation--the-role-of-human-resources-development.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-16499-employee-relocation--the-role-of-human-resources-development.aspx</guid><description>Does your company have offices in two or more countries? Then shifting of employees is very common but not easy. To make it easy, every company deploys the human resouces department.</description><author>wingsofsuccess@auctionspyder.com (Abhishek Agarwal)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:18:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>More Honorable Company Awards Lead to More Loyal Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14024-more-honorable-company-awards-lead-to-more-loyal-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14024-more-honorable-company-awards-lead-to-more-loyal-employees.aspx</guid><description>Companies have used recognition awards for decades as a way to show they value their employees.  From the classic gold watch at retirement to Employee of the Month perpetual plaques, employee awards have become a standard part of doing business.</description><author>aaron@trycm.com (Christine Harrell)</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:58:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motivate Entry Level Employees in 2008</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13810-motivate-entry-level-employees-in-2008.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13810-motivate-entry-level-employees-in-2008.aspx</guid><description>Many supervisors make New Year's resolutions to motivate their entry level employees. Practical and low cost tips to keep employees energized and productive.</description><author>silvanac@msn.com (silvana clark)</author><pubDate>Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:41:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>I Wanna Be a Kid Again</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15920-i-wanna-be-a-kid-again.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-15920-i-wanna-be-a-kid-again.aspx</guid><description>Vital reading if you still want to become the person you always wanted to become. I loved being a kid. But life became serious. Fun became a waste of time that could be better used on making money. At 60, bosses tell you "you're too old...go book into God's waiting room". That's when I exploded.</description><author>peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:50:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Four Step Process to Easily Reduce Employee Turnover</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13046-a-four-step-process-to-easily-reduce-employee-turnover.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13046-a-four-step-process-to-easily-reduce-employee-turnover.aspx</guid><description>Companies either struggle with employee turnover reduction plans or, worse yet, do absolutely nothing to reduce it. Here are suggestions on how to correct this problem in four easy steps that companies can easily implement immediately.</description><author>racameron@bellsouth.net (Robert Cameron)</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:51:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stop the Revolving Door of Employee Turnover</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13047-stop-the-revolving-door-of-employee-turnover.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13047-stop-the-revolving-door-of-employee-turnover.aspx</guid><description>Stop the revolving door of employee turnover:  Employee assessment tools have advanced so companies can now more effectively identify, select, and retain top performing employees.</description><author>racameron@bellsouth.net (Robert Cameron)</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:29:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Guide to Human Resource Policy</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13029-guide-to-human-resource-policy.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13029-guide-to-human-resource-policy.aspx</guid><description>In a continuously developing country, Achieving great competence and globalization would not be triumphant without having manpower. Human beings, in a world of manufacturing, are coined as commodity resources.</description><author>dpoon@engravedgiftcreations.com (Dave Poon)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:19:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting a Job in UK Banking</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10425-getting-a-job-in-uk-banking.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10425-getting-a-job-in-uk-banking.aspx</guid><description>An introduction to recruitment for UK banking jobs to help job seekers in the financial sector setout on their path to a more fulfilling career.</description><author>john.mcelborough@academyinternet.com (john mce)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:16:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Essential Guides on Posting Resume Online</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12650-5-essential-guides-on-posting-resume-online.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12650-5-essential-guides-on-posting-resume-online.aspx</guid><description>Posting resume online through resume banks or job search sites will certainly help you form a wide network in your career search.</description><author>linoclaudio_3@yahoo.com.ph (Lino Claudio)</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:19:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Policies and Procedures Can Save You Money, Time and Possibly Expensive Claims</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9918-policies-and-procedures-can-save-you-money-time-and-possibly-expensive-claims.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9918-policies-and-procedures-can-save-you-money-time-and-possibly-expensive-claims.aspx</guid><description>HR policies and procedures may not sound too exciting but they can enhance your professionalism and improve the performance of your business.</description><author>author@horizonmg.com (Paul Phillips)</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:43:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Hire the “Entrepreneurial Manager”</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12046-how-to-hire-the-entrepreneurial-manager.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12046-how-to-hire-the-entrepreneurial-manager.aspx</guid><description>A new type of manager is necessary to lead in today's highly challenging and changing world of work.  The manager of today must be both flexible and possess a broad range of skills.  This article is about selecting this type of manager.</description><author>garyecain@yahoo.com.br (Gary Cain)</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:06:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Hire Personable and Competent Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12716-how-to-hire-personable-and-competent-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12716-how-to-hire-personable-and-competent-employees.aspx</guid><description>Have you ever wondered how some companies almost always seem to hire great people?  It's not luck that brings a great employee into the new job - it's the talent of the interviewer.  What are the ingredients to hiring great people?  


</description><author>garyecain@yahoo.com.br (Gary Cain)</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:05:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Corporate Outings Increase Morale</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13690-corporate-outings-increase-morale.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13690-corporate-outings-increase-morale.aspx</guid><description>A company is reliant on its employees for success, and corporate outings and team building activities can help ensure employee satisfaction and a team-oriented mentality.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:50:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boston Scavenger Hunt: Genuine Team-Building Fun</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13691-boston-scavenger-hunt-genuine-team-building-fun.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13691-boston-scavenger-hunt-genuine-team-building-fun.aspx</guid><description>Take in the Boston Sights by raiding Paul Revere's house in search of clues, or head up to Salem's Haunted  house (you know the place where the so-called witches were hung) to look for clues scavenger- hunt style.  Businesses experience genuinely fun scavenger hunting as a team-building outing.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:50:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Not Your Usual Easter Egg Search</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13696-not-your-usual-easter-egg-search.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13696-not-your-usual-easter-egg-search.aspx</guid><description>Scavenger hunts ensure a good time. It's not your usual party; everyone in the group interacts as a team mission and every one is helping to solve the riddles.  The clever planners have schemed something to set the party into adventure mode. A fresh mind and a good pair of sneakers is all that is ne</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:50:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increasing Morale Through Scavenger Hunts</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14689-increasing-morale-through-scavenger-hunts.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-14689-increasing-morale-through-scavenger-hunts.aspx</guid><description>Some companies struggle to keep their employees motivated and work hard to create fun team building exercises that can boost morale and promote team mindedness.</description><author>artgib@gmail.com (Art Gib)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:50:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Resign to Your Job Gracefully</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11948-resign-to-your-job-gracefully.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11948-resign-to-your-job-gracefully.aspx</guid><description>Remember that whatever your reason to go, do your best to resign gracefully so you can keep your head up while crossing any street.</description><author>linoclaudio_3@yahoo.com.ph (Lino Claudio)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:25:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A Winning Spirit Inspires Leaders and Employees to Achieve Greater Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10279-a-winning-spirit-inspires-leaders-and-employees-to-achieve-greater-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10279-a-winning-spirit-inspires-leaders-and-employees-to-achieve-greater-success.aspx</guid><description>Many employees dread going to work each day.  They are miserable, spending their entire week just waiting for the weekend to arrive.  Their work suffers; they don't work up to their potential, feeling unappreciated.</description><author>drproactive.mail@gmail.com (Randy Gilbert)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:15:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Becoming A Human Resource Professional</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13738-becoming-a-human-resource-professional.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13738-becoming-a-human-resource-professional.aspx</guid><description>Human resource management is, by and large, one of the most important functions in any organization. The staff that is involved in the activities related to human resource management has a pivotal role to play in the recruitment and morale of employees.</description><author>tjacowski@yahoo.com (Tony Jacowski)</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:24:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employees Don't Come With Instruction Manuals</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13048-employees-don-t-come-with-instruction-manuals.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-13048-employees-don-t-come-with-instruction-manuals.aspx</guid><description>Employees are often difficult to understand and manage, even the good ones. Managers need to have better information about their employees persoanlity and behavioral makeup.</description><author>racameron@bellsouth.net (Robert Cameron)</author><pubDate>Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:00:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Power of Employee Recognition</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11360-the-power-of-employee-recognition.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11360-the-power-of-employee-recognition.aspx</guid><description>A discussion of how to motivate employees and inspire them to become more punctual, productive, and loyal.</description><author>companyrings@searchsummit.com (Dave Cohen)</author><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:43:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stress in the Workplace - A Management Responsibility</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11249-stress-in-the-workplace--a-management-responsibility.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11249-stress-in-the-workplace--a-management-responsibility.aspx</guid><description>Stress in the workplace can have a disastrous effect on peoples' health and lead to sickness and absence. It can also seriously disrupt the business and reduce profits. Yet many organisations consider stress to be a personal problem of individual workers, and something which an organisation can do..</description><author>mail@wellestates.com (Leslie Hardy)</author><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn How To Interview Applicants</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11463-learn-how-to-interview-applicants.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11463-learn-how-to-interview-applicants.aspx</guid><description>So you are hiring new employees and have narrowed your stack of resumes to the 10 or so top candidates, now it's time to start setting up interviews. If you dread this portion of the process, you're not alone.</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:07:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Principles of Safety and Occupational Health Training</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12828-principles-of-safety-and-occupational-health-training.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12828-principles-of-safety-and-occupational-health-training.aspx</guid><description>To become an occupational health and safety professional you must have educational qualifications and experience. You also must pass certain written examinations. All occupational health and safety specialists and technicians must go through on the job and classroom training, to learn about the rele</description><author>arsen@satellitetv-choice.com (Ryan Arsendatama)</author><pubDate>Sun, 02 Dec 2007 09:47:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Induction - First Impressions Really Mean Something When You are Competing</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11288-induction--first-impressions-really-mean-something-when-you-are-competing.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11288-induction--first-impressions-really-mean-something-when-you-are-competing.aspx</guid><description>People with choices can be very particular about who they work for. Selling to your future employees can be more important than selling to your customers. Who wants to employ someone that had nowhere else to go?</description><author>author@horizonmg.com (Paul Phillips)</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:09:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can You Be Yourself At Work?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10352-can-you-be-yourself-at-work.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10352-can-you-be-yourself-at-work.aspx</guid><description>Who do you get to be every day at work?  Not only is it important to do meaningful work but you must do it in a way that allows you to be your best self. If you are required to change your behavior too much you will be under a great deal of stress and a candidate for burnout.</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:25:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Rescuers: Job Recruiters</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11245-rescuers-job-recruiters.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11245-rescuers-job-recruiters.aspx</guid><description>People who make their living from a commission or by retainer fee given by an employment company are what we call recruiters. They do not work as your personal job finder.</description><author>linoclaudio_3@yahoo.com.ph (Lino Claudio)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:01:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Health Insurance Rating: How Much Does Health Insurance Cost?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9089-health-insurance-rating-how-much-does-health-insurance-cost.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9089-health-insurance-rating-how-much-does-health-insurance-cost.aspx</guid><description>Health Insurance policies cost and rating varies by state and by policy type.</description><author>scott@espbd.com (Scott Cooper)</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:18:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Tips To Use When You Are Negotiating a Salary</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10045-5-tips-to-use-when-you-are-negotiating-a-salary.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10045-5-tips-to-use-when-you-are-negotiating-a-salary.aspx</guid><description>Here are five things to keep in mind when you are negotiating a salary.</description><author>resources@courtneytuttle.com (Court Tuttle)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:06:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Tips to Get The Right Job with the Right Salary</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12313-10-tips-to-get-the-right-job-with-the-right-salary.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-12313-10-tips-to-get-the-right-job-with-the-right-salary.aspx</guid><description>Definition of a competitive salary: We remain competitive by paying less than our competitors?</description><author>linoclaudio_3@yahoo.com.ph (Lino Claudio)</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:07:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the Definition of Primary Health Care?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8987-what-is-the-definition-of-primary-health-care.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8987-what-is-the-definition-of-primary-health-care.aspx</guid><description>Coordination of Benefits (COB) is a process by which two or more insurers who are insuring the same person for the same or similar group health coverage limit the total benefits received by the insured.</description><author>scott@espbd.com (Scott Cooper)</author><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:29:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Staff Satisfaction Surveys Stink!</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11872-staff-satisfaction-surveys-stink.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11872-staff-satisfaction-surveys-stink.aspx</guid><description>Most large organizations have them nowadays - they even give prizes for the number of employees that complete them, yet what happens next?</description><author>mphcoach@yahoo.co.uk (Martin Haworth)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:10:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Role of Great Employee Benefits</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10410-the-role-of-great-employee-benefits.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10410-the-role-of-great-employee-benefits.aspx</guid><description>There are many different benefits to consider when putting together your company's benefit package.</description><author>ereed@igbsinc.com (Eric Reed)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:08:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Non-Financial Incentives Work? You're in Trouble If They Don't</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8980-can-non-financial-incentives-work-you-re-in-trouble-if-they-don-t.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8980-can-non-financial-incentives-work-you-re-in-trouble-if-they-don-t.aspx</guid><description>Non financial incentives often arise as an issue when we don't want to give financial incentives, either because we can't afford them or we think they will cause problems with people who don't receive them. We often take too narrow a view of what these are. What does an incentive provide?</description><author>author@horizonmg.com (Paul Phillips)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:24:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Environment that Motivates Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9385-an-environment-that-motivates-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9385-an-environment-that-motivates-employees.aspx</guid><description>Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about employee motivation? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about employee motivation.</description><author>hans.hasselfors@telia.com (Hans Hasselfors)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:44:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Succession Planning - A Bigger Solution than You Might Think</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8805-succession-planning--a-bigger-solution-than-you-might-think.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8805-succession-planning--a-bigger-solution-than-you-might-think.aspx</guid><description>Succession planning is the process by which a company, in effect "hires from within."  It refers to the way a company identifies employees and prepares them for moving up within the company confines. Here's more...</description><author>mphcoach@yahoo.co.uk (Martin Haworth)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:48:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Resign to Your Job Gracefully</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11802-how-to-resign-to-your-job-gracefully.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11802-how-to-resign-to-your-job-gracefully.aspx</guid><description>Remember that whatever your reason to go, do your best to resign gracefully so you can keep your head up while crossing any street.</description><author>linoclaudio_3@yahoo.com.ph (Lino Claudio)</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:06:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ten Career Skills to Keep You Employable in the 21st Century</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10533-ten-career-skills-to-keep-you-employable-in-the-21st-century.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10533-ten-career-skills-to-keep-you-employable-in-the-21st-century.aspx</guid><description>Acquire the skills that will increase your confidence and competence and create an environment where you add value to the organization and a need for your personal services… and have greater job stability.
</description><author>articles@karlabrandau.com (Karla Brandau)</author><pubDate>Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:38:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hiring the Perfect Candidate for Your Company</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10340-hiring-the-perfect-candidate-for-your-company.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-10340-hiring-the-perfect-candidate-for-your-company.aspx</guid><description>Selecting the perfect candidate for a new position is difficult but there are some steps to take to make the selection process easier and not as overwhelming.</description><author>ereed@igbsinc.com (Eric Reed)</author><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:45:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Work Plus Leisure Equals Wealth</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11136-work-plus-leisure-equals-wealth.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-11136-work-plus-leisure-equals-wealth.aspx</guid><description>What sort of response would you get from the boss if you asked for time off to play golf? The answer could be an enthusiastic yes if the boss is serious about getting and keeping the best staff to do their best work. The power of leisure lies in the ripple effect.</description><author>peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:08:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Most Effective Methods for Motivating Employees are Low Cost</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8513-the-most-effective-methods-for-motivating-employees-are-low-cost.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8513-the-most-effective-methods-for-motivating-employees-are-low-cost.aspx</guid><description>Employee motivation is an often overlooked way at increasing your bottom line. This short read looks at some methods that work and some that do not.</description><author>salil@crackmarketing.com (Kris Koonar)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:44:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruit the Right Staff for Your Business Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-465-recruit-the-right-staff-for-your-business-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-465-recruit-the-right-staff-for-your-business-success.aspx</guid><description>Ideas and techniques to help you through the minefield of small business employment laws and regulations.  Hire the right people to add to your business success, not hinder it.</description><author>adrienne@brilliant4biz.com (Adrienne  Davis)</author><pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:06:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Behavioural Event Interview Questions</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8354-behavioural-event-interview-questions.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8354-behavioural-event-interview-questions.aspx</guid><description>A behavioural event interview asks applicants for specific examples of past behaviours that relate to the competencies required to execute a job well. The principle being that the best predictor of future performance is past performance in similar circumstances. 
</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 19:51:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online Learning Works for Corporate Training</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8329-online-learning-works-for-corporate-training.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8329-online-learning-works-for-corporate-training.aspx</guid><description>Scheduling training sessions for groups of employees can be very challenging for corporate training managers.  Online training provides a means of delivering quality, consistent training to employees regardless of scheduling conflicts.</description><author>mgwhitemti@comcast.net (Mary Gormandy White)</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:22:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When in Doubt, Side with Skill</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8363-when-in-doubt-side-with-skill.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8363-when-in-doubt-side-with-skill.aspx</guid><description>Nothing can replace skill when it comes to workplace productivity. The care and feeding of skilled employees can give your company a huge competitive advantage.</description><author>scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Oct 2007 01:25:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>"Advanced Confidence Training" for Corporate Motivation</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9083--advanced-confidence-training-for-corporate-motivation.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9083--advanced-confidence-training-for-corporate-motivation.aspx</guid><description>Many employees lack in their work performance due to lack of confidence. What can businesses and corporations do in order to solve this problem?</description><author>ingo@chicagoselfdefense.com (Ingo Weigel)</author><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:43:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Six Quick Tips to Build Charisma</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9225-six-quick-tips-to-build-charisma.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9225-six-quick-tips-to-build-charisma.aspx</guid><description>Charisma is the intangible that makes people want to follow you, be around you, to be influenced by you….Here's how to be charismatic, Try it.</description><author>articles@karlabrandau.com (Karla Brandau)</author><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:24:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Today's Health Insurance Jungle: A Good Health Insurance Agent Can Guide You Safely Through</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9197-today-s-health-insurance-jungle-a-good-health-insurance-agent-can-guide-you-safely-through.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9197-today-s-health-insurance-jungle-a-good-health-insurance-agent-can-guide-you-safely-through.aspx</guid><description>Choosing between health insurance companies and health insurance plans can be a daunting task if you do it on your own.  The key is to hire an agent to find you the appropriate plan at the right price.</description><author>erin@emfinsurance.com (Erin  Fish)</author><pubDate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 20:00:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Communication: 5 Tips To Engage Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9300-employee-communication-5-tips-to-engage-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9300-employee-communication-5-tips-to-engage-employees.aspx</guid><description>Most organizations use employee communication as an important information tool. Employee engagement results in positive change of behaviour leading to the achievement of organizational goals. Here are several important and practical tips designed to engage employees actively.
</description><author>mxenitelis@yahoo.com (Marcia Xenitelis)</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 18:17:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a Modern CV?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9088-what-is-a-modern-cv.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-9088-what-is-a-modern-cv.aspx</guid><description>So what is a CV?   It is a marketing opportunity and may represent your only chance to impress a prospective employer.   It is your introduction, get it wrong and you have probably thrown away a job opportunity.</description><author>admin@cv-writingservices.co.uk (gwyneth holland)</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:40:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Human Resources Planning - It's More than Filling Vacancies for the Next Few Months</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7729-human-resources-planning--it-s-more-than-filling-vacancies-for-the-next-few-months.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7729-human-resources-planning--it-s-more-than-filling-vacancies-for-the-next-few-months.aspx</guid><description>Is human resource planning or workforce planning up there with the budget? Possibly not. In today's tight labour market it is especially critical that as business leaders we can present our workforce plans as confidently as we present our strategic and operations plans. They are integral to our long</description><author>author@horizonmg.com (Paul Phillips)</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:46:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Money And Time Will Never Just Be Left Over No Matter How Little You Work Or How Much You Make</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8866-money-and-time-will-never-just-be-left-over-no-matter-how-little-you-work-or-how-much-you-make.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8866-money-and-time-will-never-just-be-left-over-no-matter-how-little-you-work-or-how-much-you-make.aspx</guid><description>A company, which does not have a goal maker who devotes just about all his time to goal setting, but does the actual work in the firm, will hardly ever reach the heights it could.</description><author>articles@doctorrelation.com (Helmut Flasch)</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 02:50:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Learn How to Interview Applicants</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7936-learn-how-to-interview-applicants.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7936-learn-how-to-interview-applicants.aspx</guid><description>So you are hiring new employees and have narrowed your stack of resumes to the 10 or so top candidates, now it's time to start setting up interviews. If you dread this portion of the process, you're not alone.</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:03:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Exit Interview: Don't Let that Valuable Information Walk Out Your Door!</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7446-the-exit-interview-don-t-let-that-valuable-information-walk-out-your-door.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7446-the-exit-interview-don-t-let-that-valuable-information-walk-out-your-door.aspx</guid><description>Departing employees through an exit interview provide an excellent way to find out more about your company but it requires discipline and focus.   This article discusses exit interview basics.</description><author>scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:44:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Know How to Select the Best Resume Format?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7268-do-you-know-how-to-select-the-best-resume-format.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7268-do-you-know-how-to-select-the-best-resume-format.aspx</guid><description>In general, it is best to select a format that best emphasizes your skills, rather than selecting the one that looks most organized.</description><author>billurell@gmail.com (Bill Urell)</author><pubDate>Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:40:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hiring Employees: Checking References to Insure Quality People</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7923-hiring-employees-checking-references-to-insure-quality-people.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7923-hiring-employees-checking-references-to-insure-quality-people.aspx</guid><description>After preliminary interviews, you should be able to narrow the field to three or four top candidates. And that is the time to do a little detective work to insure you have the right (and honest) employees coming in.</description><author>support@24hourwealth.com (Jeff Casmer)</author><pubDate>Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:46:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Recruit Foreign Nurses</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7101-how-to-recruit-foreign-nurses.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7101-how-to-recruit-foreign-nurses.aspx</guid><description>Starting or expanding your temporary medical staffing agency to recruit foreign nurses remains one of the most lucrative and highly sought after endeavors. </description><author>royvera1@gmail.com (Roy Vera)</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 11:43:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to be the Candidate that Employers Love</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8883-how-to-be-the-candidate-that-employers-love.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8883-how-to-be-the-candidate-that-employers-love.aspx</guid><description>Why is CV presentation more important than content.   How to create an effective CV that employers will love.   Be more successful than other candidates with the same, or better, qualifications.</description><author>admin@cv-writingservices.co.uk (gwyneth holland)</author><pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 19:53:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting a Job in UK Banking</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7041-getting-a-job-in-uk-banking.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7041-getting-a-job-in-uk-banking.aspx</guid><description>An introduction to recruitment for UK banking jobs to help job seekers in the financial sector setout on their path to a more fulfilling career.</description><author>john.mcelborough@academyinternet.com (john mce)</author><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:48:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Power of Employee Recognition</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7893-the-power-of-employee-recognition.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7893-the-power-of-employee-recognition.aspx</guid><description>A discussion of how to motivate employees and inspire them to become more punctual, productive, and loyal.</description><author>companyrings@searchsummit.com (Dave Cohen)</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:32:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ten Questions for Career Changers</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8140-ten-questions-for-career-changers.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8140-ten-questions-for-career-changers.aspx</guid><description>Are you planning to change jobs or careers?  For some the move is to find work that is more fulfilling so that you will be happier. Whatever your reasons for the career change, you'll want to do some self discovery work.</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:37:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>When Should You Not Rehire A Skilled Employee?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7870-when-should-you-not-rehire-a-skilled-employee.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7870-when-should-you-not-rehire-a-skilled-employee.aspx</guid><description>Rehiring a skilled employee can be a nightmare if you do not carefully consider all the benefits and problems.  This article covers some of the do's and don'ts of rehiring skilled employees.</description><author>scdeal987@sbcglobal.net (Jack Deal)</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:07:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Who's Writing Your Life Script?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8128-who-s-writing-your-life-script.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8128-who-s-writing-your-life-script.aspx</guid><description>Imagine its interval at a live show. How's the show going so far?  The show is called “Your Life”.  You're the star and script writer. It's time to focus the script on the person within you. The spin-offs will surprise you, enabling you to achieve the success you were born to enjoy.



</description><author>peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:01:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Tips for Resume Writers</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8137-10-tips-for-resume-writers.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-8137-10-tips-for-resume-writers.aspx</guid><description>Whether you are happily entrenched in a job, engaged
 in an active job search or thinking about a career change everyone who is working today needs a current updated resume even if the job you are at is your first!  It is worth the time and effort to update your resume at least once or twice a year</description><author>asparker@asparker.com (Alvah Parker)</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:17:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stress in the Workplace - A Management Responsibility</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7664-stress-in-the-workplace--a-management-responsibility.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7664-stress-in-the-workplace--a-management-responsibility.aspx</guid><description>Stress in the workplace can have a disastrous effect on peoples' health and lead to sickness and absence. It can also seriously disrupt the business and reduce profits. Yet many organizations consider stress to be a personal problem of individual workers.</description><author>mail@wellestates.com (Leslie Hardy)</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:36:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Discovering Everyday Gratitude at Work: How to Appreciate &amp; Actually Enjoy What You Do at Work</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7892-discovering-everyday-gratitude-at-work-how-to-appreciate--actually-enjoy-what-you-do-at-work.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7892-discovering-everyday-gratitude-at-work-how-to-appreciate--actually-enjoy-what-you-do-at-work.aspx</guid><description>We don't have to wait until everything is handled. We don't have to wait until we get it all perfect. And, we don't have to wait for people to do things exactly as we want them to.  We can start appreciating life, others, and ourselves exactly as we are, right now.</description><author>articles@mike-robbins.com (Mike Robbins)</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 Aug 2007 23:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supervision and Management: How the Great Supervisors Do It</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7007-supervision-and-management-how-the-great-supervisors-do-it.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-7007-supervision-and-management-how-the-great-supervisors-do-it.aspx</guid><description>If you learn to do what great supervisors do, you can get the results they get. No matter where they work, great supervisors do pretty much the same things in the same way.  Here's a look at what they do, based on over three decades of practice, observation, research, training and feedback. 
</description><author>wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)</author><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:21:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Talent Shortage? How to Win with What You've Got</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6924-talent-shortage-how-to-win-with-what-you-ve-got.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6924-talent-shortage-how-to-win-with-what-you-ve-got.aspx</guid><description>If you're starting to feel the pinch of the so called "talent shortage," you can take steps to help the people on your team do better and perform to expectations.</description><author>vinceignited@yahoo.com (Vince Thompson)</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:54:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Pros and Cons of Rewarding Your Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6637-the-pros-and-cons-of-rewarding-your-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6637-the-pros-and-cons-of-rewarding-your-employees.aspx</guid><description>How are you with rewarding your people? 

The occasional box of chocolates. Maybe an away day 'Team-Building', dressed up as learning, with a few (or a lot of) beers at the free bar!</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:03:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Importance of Maintaining Employment Software Services</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6414-the-importance-of-maintaining-employment-software-services.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6414-the-importance-of-maintaining-employment-software-services.aspx</guid><description>The very idea of maintaining an online resource tends to bugger the shoulders of almost anyone, yet maintaining an efficient employment software program paves a critical pathway to success. All it means, after all, is ensuring that functions behave the way they're supposed to and that requests are f</description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:41:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking Advantage of Job Site Software Resources</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6361-taking-advantage-of-job-site-software-resources.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6361-taking-advantage-of-job-site-software-resources.aspx</guid><description>This software is created and designed with the employment industry in mind. Job Site Software caters to the needs of millions of people the world over. It is created for organizations engaged in recruiting and job seeking individuals. </description><author>article@webscribble.com (Ron McNeil)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 02:32:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>People Management Skills - 5 Key Secrets for Your People Management Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6343-people-management-skills--5-key-secrets-for-your-people-management-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6343-people-management-skills--5-key-secrets-for-your-people-management-success.aspx</guid><description>You have to have the skills to get the best out of your people. Your people management skills have to be more than up to scratch. Whether your business is small, medium or large, it doesn't matter. These skills are 'must have'.</description><author>mphcoach@yahoo.co.uk (Martin Haworth)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:57:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paying Incentives - Do You Need to?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6247-paying-incentives--do-you-need-to.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-6247-paying-incentives--do-you-need-to.aspx</guid><description>When clients ask about pay issues, quite often they jump straight to paying "bonuses" to reward performance. Not only is this often not necessary but it can lead to mixed messages and problems later on. Find out how to avoid the pifalls and design the program you need.</description><author>author@horizonmg.com (Paul Phillips)</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:22:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Career Building Tips: Avoid Career-Killing Mistakes People STILL Make &amp; Get the Paycheck YOU Deserve</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5913-career-building-tips-avoid-career-killing-mistakes-people-still-make--get-the-paycheck-you-deserve.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5913-career-building-tips-avoid-career-killing-mistakes-people-still-make--get-the-paycheck-you-deserve.aspx</guid><description>You can crack the corporate success code…but only if you stop making career-killing mistakes. Here are 5 career-killing mistakes people still make &amp; wonder why they're not advancing their careers.
</description><author>articles@smartstartcoach.com (Linda M. Lopeke)</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 01:35:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>8 Essential Job Fair Tips for Recruiters</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5818-8-essential-job-fair-tips-for-recruiters.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5818-8-essential-job-fair-tips-for-recruiters.aspx</guid><description>Attract top candidiates to your job fair booth, improve your recruiting results and promote a positive public image for your company with these tips from a professional career fair organizer.</description><author>scott@latpro.com (Mesia Quartano)</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2007 04:14:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Solve My Problem and You're Hired</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5857-solve-my-problem-and-you-re-hired.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5857-solve-my-problem-and-you-re-hired.aspx</guid><description>Resumes and cover letters that get acted upon are those that demonstrate the writer's potential to solve an employer's problem based on how similar problems in the past were solved by the applicant.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:05:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Do You Know How to Select the Best Resume Format?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5865-do-you-know-how-to-select-the-best-resume-format.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5865-do-you-know-how-to-select-the-best-resume-format.aspx</guid><description>Regardless of which of these resume format types you select, you will want to organize it well. You will also want to make a significant attempt to personalize the resume format for each client as you see fit, emphasizing certain skills to certain employers.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:59:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>An Environment that Motivates Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5682-an-environment-that-motivates-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5682-an-environment-that-motivates-employees.aspx</guid><description>Would you like to find out what those-in-the-know have to say about employee motivation? The information in the article below comes straight from well-informed experts with special knowledge about employee motivation.</description><author>hans.hasselfors@telia.com (Hans Hasselfors)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 05:04:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helpful Hiring Hints</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5324-helpful-hiring-hints.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5324-helpful-hiring-hints.aspx</guid><description>Hiring the right candidate for the position is just like any other decision. The better you can define the desired outcome, the easier it will be for you and your team to find the best candidate to help you achieve the desired outcome.</description><author>bob@decision-makingtoday.com (Robert (Bob) Cannon)</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:42:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stop the Revolving Door of Employee Turnover</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5213-stop-the-revolving-door-of-employee-turnover.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-5213-stop-the-revolving-door-of-employee-turnover.aspx</guid><description>Stop the revolving door of employee turnover:  Employee assessment tools have advanced so companies can now more effectively identify, select, and retain top performing employees.</description><author>racameron@bellsouth.net (Robert Cameron)</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:22:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Grow Your Subordinate's Competence by Being Less Tolerant</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4855-grow-your-subordinate-s-competence-by-being-less-tolerant.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4855-grow-your-subordinate-s-competence-by-being-less-tolerant.aspx</guid><description>When does your consideration for a subordinate's or colleague's feelings, as a trade-off for being honest about their poor performance or behaviour become counter productive? 

When does tolerance for small performance shortfalls as a trade-off against a positive attitude, become a liability?
</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 22:57:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Principles of Safety and Occupational Health Training</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4989-principles-of-safety-and-occupational-health-training.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4989-principles-of-safety-and-occupational-health-training.aspx</guid><description>To become an occupational health and safety professional you must have educational qualifications and experience. You also must pass certain written examinations. All occupational health and safety specialists and technicians must go through on the job and classroom training, to learn about the rele</description><author>arsen@satellitetv-choice.com (Ryan Arsendatama)</author><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dealing With The Dimensions Of Diversity</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4831-dealing-with-the-dimensions-of-diversity.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4831-dealing-with-the-dimensions-of-diversity.aspx</guid><description>Each individual whilst acting within their particular style according to their view of the world have the basic needs of being appreciated and acknowledged. Their ideas of how a company should design and develop and product or service and; sell that product or service into the marketplace need to be</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 22:11:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Business Case For Diversity</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4586-the-business-case-for-diversity.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4586-the-business-case-for-diversity.aspx</guid><description>With the business case for Diversity in play, it moves the emotional aspect out of focus and gives employees the 'real reason why it is so important for their organization to have a coherent Diversity strategy in place ie. the effect on the companies bottom line.</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 23:14:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Experiencing Diversity Whilst Managing In Japan</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4585-experiencing-diversity-whilst-managing-in-japan.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4585-experiencing-diversity-whilst-managing-in-japan.aspx</guid><description>The landscape of Diversity is diffent between the UK and the US as it is between Japan and other parts of the world.</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 23:11:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diversity, Management, The Marketplace And Bottomline Profits</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4554-diversity-management-the-marketplace-and-bottomline-profits.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4554-diversity-management-the-marketplace-and-bottomline-profits.aspx</guid><description>The companies which define their target customers the best and deliver their products and services to them via the most appropriate marketing channels are the companies which end up having the most success.</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 09:41:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Hire the Best Possible Executives</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4308-how-to-hire-the-best-possible-executives.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4308-how-to-hire-the-best-possible-executives.aspx</guid><description>Unfortunately, many companies actually fail in their attempts to hire the best possible executive talent.  Many executive hiring authorities feel the process broke down somewhere between identifying and recruiting executives into their respective roles.  </description><author>rbates-articles@executive-advantage.com (Ron Bates)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 23:40:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Infusing Diversity Into Business Consciousness</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4523-infusing-diversity-into-business-consciousness.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4523-infusing-diversity-into-business-consciousness.aspx</guid><description>Diversity affects the bottom line of organization and its effects are seen to find its way into the marketing organization, the this in turn has an impact on the company's products and services and in turn the marketing channels and marketing categories which these products are classified in.</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 23:04:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Organization's Lose Out By Not Implementing Effective Diversity Initiatives</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4522-organization-s-lose-out-by-not-implementing-effective-diversity-initiatives.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4522-organization-s-lose-out-by-not-implementing-effective-diversity-initiatives.aspx</guid><description>When effectively implemented Diversity harnesses the talents of all of the workforce and leads to company's which operate more efficiently than it otherwise would be which in turn leads to the company developing a competitive advantage in the marketplace and this is one of the main reasons why the o</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 23:04:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diversity In Organizations &amp; Management Advocates</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4520-diversity-in-organizations--management-advocates.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4520-diversity-in-organizations--management-advocates.aspx</guid><description>For Diversity to be successful and to flourish throughout organizations, the management team need to be seen to advocates of the Diversity Initiative.</description><author>articles@stephenccampbell.com (Stephen Campbell)</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 23:03:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Write a Job Description that Works for Your Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4366-write-a-job-description-that-works-for-your-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4366-write-a-job-description-that-works-for-your-employees.aspx</guid><description>The majority of job descriptions are written today for a computer system. Many are written without any purpose at all. Very few are written with the employee and their supervisor in mind.
</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 23:47:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The 7 Reasons New Employees Fail</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4150-the-7-reasons-new-employees-fail.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-4150-the-7-reasons-new-employees-fail.aspx</guid><description>The 7 Reasons New Employees Fail and How To Fix It - Fast!</description><author>realitymaestro@heartharmony.com.au (Ingrid Cliff)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 23:41:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cover Letter Versus Resume, Which is More Important?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3994-cover-letter-versus-resume-which-is-more-important.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3994-cover-letter-versus-resume-which-is-more-important.aspx</guid><description>Some people say that the resume is THE most important part of the job changing process, while others say it's the cover letter and even others say it's the interview. The truth is that they are all right and wrong!</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 02:43:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruitment and Selection - How to Conduct a Successful Interview</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3929-recruitment-and-selection--how-to-conduct-a-successful-interview.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3929-recruitment-and-selection--how-to-conduct-a-successful-interview.aspx</guid><description>It is easy to forget that the recruitment interview is a selling event: Obviously the interviewee is doing everything he or she can to impress the interviewer(s) and provide sufficient evidence of their suitability for the vacancy, ahead of the other candidates.</description><author>jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)</author><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2007 23:44:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Selection Interview and It's Aims</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3928-the-selection-interview-and-it-s-aims.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3928-the-selection-interview-and-it-s-aims.aspx</guid><description>What is a selection interview? What are the objectives of the selection interview?</description><author>jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 02:30:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruitment - The Process of Selection</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3927-recruitment--the-process-of-selection.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3927-recruitment--the-process-of-selection.aspx</guid><description>If you have thoroughly considered the experience and formal qualifications required a number of applicants can be dismissed immediately because they lack basic qualifications or the age is incorrect. Never the less keep one eye open for the exceptional person who departs from the ideal.</description><author>jf@jonathanfarrington.com (Jonathan Farrington)</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2007 02:28:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Caution: A War for Talent Mindset May Be Hazardous to Your Results</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3818-caution-a-war-for-talent-mindset-may-be-hazardous-to-your-results.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3818-caution-a-war-for-talent-mindset-may-be-hazardous-to-your-results.aspx</guid><description>A "War for Talent" mindset is supposed to be the key to success in today's tough business environment. Evidence suggests otherwise. Instead of waging a war for talent, you need to hire good people that fit your culture and pay attention to three important keys to success.
</description><author>wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2007 21:23:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Medical Recruiting Dynamics: How to Find Candidates</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3610-medical-recruiting-dynamics-how-to-find-candidates.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3610-medical-recruiting-dynamics-how-to-find-candidates.aspx</guid><description>Medical staffing recruiting is a fluid, dynamic event. It is a constant flowing movement that requires experience, fast response</description><author>royvera1@gmail.com (Roy Vera)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:43:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruiting Planning Strategy</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3571-recruiting-planning-strategy.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3571-recruiting-planning-strategy.aspx</guid><description>The article covers a new way of finding qualified recruits for the medical staffing agency.  The insight deals with recruiting, planning and strategy.</description><author>royvera1@gmail.com (Roy Vera)</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 22:39:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The 4 Step-Program for Using Direct Mail to Recruit</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3519-the-4-step-program-for-using-direct-mail-to-recruit.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3519-the-4-step-program-for-using-direct-mail-to-recruit.aspx</guid><description>Direct Mail Can Be Used For Hiring Too</description><author>Karla@PostcardMania.com (Joe Niewierski)</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 23:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Problems? How Regularly are You Having to Recruit?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3487-employee-problems-how-regularly-are-you-having-to-recruit.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3487-employee-problems-how-regularly-are-you-having-to-recruit.aspx</guid><description>In other organizations, where they find the need to recruit regularly, this in itself should be a sign that careful consideration needs to made about the symptom - regularly needing to recruit - as well as any other factors that might indicate an environment where employees leave, regularly.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:47:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Recognition Awards Create Progress</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3177-employee-recognition-awards-create-progress.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3177-employee-recognition-awards-create-progress.aspx</guid><description>In difficult situations, when companies are in crisis and can only be saved by major effort, group morale often rises to far higher levels than before. Individual objections and objectives are bypassed in the collective drive to do what must be done.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:25:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Ensure Your Employee Incentive Program Pays Off</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3163-how-to-ensure-your-employee-incentive-program-pays-off.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3163-how-to-ensure-your-employee-incentive-program-pays-off.aspx</guid><description>Non-cash incentive programs and fringe benefits can have a powerful influence on attitudes, that should in turn improve results. You can give employees the greatest incentive program, however, by impairing a sense of ownership in the organization.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:14:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Rewards Reap Results</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3161-employee-rewards-reap-results.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3161-employee-rewards-reap-results.aspx</guid><description>The way you reward people forms an essential foundation for effective people management. Money is by no means the only motivator of people, but too little money demotivates powerfully. Studies have shown that material reward is far more powerful than monetary.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:11:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>10 Ways to Stimulate Employee Motivation</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3155-10-ways-to-stimulate-employee-motivation.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3155-10-ways-to-stimulate-employee-motivation.aspx</guid><description>If you follow these simple steps in increasing employee motivation, rest assured you will have a good working relationship with your staff at the same time boost you company's productivity. Just bear in mind that people are employed to get good results for the company.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 23:08:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Build Bridges Not Walls - Employee Recognition</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3119-build-bridges-not-walls--employee-recognition.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3119-build-bridges-not-walls--employee-recognition.aspx</guid><description>Regular, one-on-one assessments with your staff provide an efficient two-way forum with which to set and review realistic achievement targets, provide feedback on performance, and listen to and consider any problems employees may have.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:38:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employee Retention - Building Commitment</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3105-employee-retention--building-commitment.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3105-employee-retention--building-commitment.aspx</guid><description>A committed employee is extraordinarily valuable. You can gain staff commitment by meeting people's key needs: paying attention to people at all levels; trusting and being trusted; tolerating individuality; and creating a blame-free, can-do culture.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:16:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boost Employee Morale With an Employee Incentive Program</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3099-boost-employee-morale-with-an-employee-incentive-program.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3099-boost-employee-morale-with-an-employee-incentive-program.aspx</guid><description>Is there a lull in your office? Are your employees not satisfied anymore with the way that you are manning the place? Good managers know from their own observations that employee attitude affects their work and eventually the company's output.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:56:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Art of Employee Motivation</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3070-the-art-of-employee-motivation.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-3070-the-art-of-employee-motivation.aspx</guid><description>These are really simple and easy employee motivation tactics that you can do in order to boost your employees' morale and be able to ensure a good upkeep of your company.</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:03:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>You're Hiring Them to Work for You, Not to Date</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2990-you-re-hiring-them-to-work-for-you-not-to-date.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2990-you-re-hiring-them-to-work-for-you-not-to-date.aspx</guid><description>When making a hiring decision, should we evaluate job candidates using the same set of criteria we use to determine whether or not we want to be friends with someone? If we're talking about trust and respect, then absolutely--without question, but...</description><author>articles.articlemarketer@gmail.com (Article Marketer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 01:18:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Help, I've been Promoted to a Manager's Role</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2875-help-i-ve-been-promoted-to-a-manager-s-role.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2875-help-i-ve-been-promoted-to-a-manager-s-role.aspx</guid><description>Good supervisors should make good managers without much help. The skills they have stand them in good stead for management. Right? 

Wrong.
</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:38:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing People; Setting Boundaries</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2874-managing-people-setting-boundaries.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2874-managing-people-setting-boundaries.aspx</guid><description>Boundary setting is something one expects to find in a parenting book or a psychologist's journal. However, it applies to adult to adult relationships at work as much as it does to adult to child relationships.
</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:04:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Use a Mentor for Your Career Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2857-use-a-mentor-for-your-career-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2857-use-a-mentor-for-your-career-success.aspx</guid><description>Mentoring is a relationship that is established with someone who is an expert in their field. The mentor is usually older and more experienced than the mentee. The mentor shares their experiences, and the lessons they have learned. But the relationship benefits both the mentor and the mentee.</description><author>articles@cosmiccoachingcentre.com (Cecile Peterkin)</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:39:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>So - Are We Having Fun Yet</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2780-so--are-we-having-fun-yet.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2780-so--are-we-having-fun-yet.aspx</guid><description>How would you describe your organizational environment? Is it a fun place to work? Do employees look forward to Monday or Friday? Have you ever asked them? You really don't have to.</description><author>tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 23:02:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing People - No One Shows You What to Do</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2712-managing-people--no-one-shows-you-what-to-do.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2712-managing-people--no-one-shows-you-what-to-do.aspx</guid><description>So why, why, why do so many organisations trust their employees - to someone who's had no training in how to deal with people? And many Business owners and mangers experience huge difficulty in managing people because they've never been show how to do it.</description><author>alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2007 23:53:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Put the Shoe in the Other Foot at Job Interviews</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2694-put-the-shoe-in-the-other-foot-at-job-interviews.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2694-put-the-shoe-in-the-other-foot-at-job-interviews.aspx</guid><description>A job interview is a two way street.  Put the shoe in the other foot. You be interviewing the company as they interview you.  Be prepared.
</description><author>call_kirk@hotmail.com (Shaun Stevens)</author><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2007 23:25:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motivate People with Feedback</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2651-motivate-people-with-feedback.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2651-motivate-people-with-feedback.aspx</guid><description>Someone once said - "Feedback is the breakfast of champions." Personally, I think that pancakes, crispy bacon and maple syrup are the breakfast of champions. However there's no doubt that giving people feedback is absolutely vital to ensure a motivated team.</description><author>alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:15:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Principle of Functional Proximity</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2572-principle-of-functional-proximity.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2572-principle-of-functional-proximity.aspx</guid><description>I have a created a concept called "Functional Proximity" that helps us understand the distinctive nature of work experience that different people might possess. This concept can be developed for measuring work experience.</description><author>neha21_dogra@yahoo.co.in (Neha  Dogra)</author><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2007 02:12:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>True/ False Test of Recruiting</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2550-true-false-test-of-recruiting.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2550-true-false-test-of-recruiting.aspx</guid><description>There are many misnomers and falsehoods about the business of recruiting.  This quiz is to test your knowledge of the industry and its day to day operations.  Watch out!  There may be something here you did not know.</description><author>arcpr@searchlogixgroup.com (Artie Cressman)</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:04:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hiring the Right People-The Résumé, the Interview, Testing and the Reference Check</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2513-hiring-the-right-people-the-r-sum--the-interview-testing-and-the-reference-check.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2513-hiring-the-right-people-the-r-sum--the-interview-testing-and-the-reference-check.aspx</guid><description>There are 4 things which, handled well, will improve the odds of us finding the right people - regardless of whether we use recruiters or place our own ads in the Employment Opportunities section of the local paper.</description><author>jimstewart@profitpath.ca (Jim Stewart)</author><pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:28:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Learn More about the People Who Work for You</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2410-how-to-learn-more-about-the-people-who-work-for-you.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2410-how-to-learn-more-about-the-people-who-work-for-you.aspx</guid><description>If you know your people well, you can be a better boss.  Here are some simple things you can do to help you understand and supervise the people who work for you.
</description><author>wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)</author><pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:22:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hire and Retain Baby-Boomers to Improve Productivity</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2382-hire-and-retain-baby-boomers-to-improve-productivity.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2382-hire-and-retain-baby-boomers-to-improve-productivity.aspx</guid><description>In the US, it is anticipated that 76 million baby boomers will retire in the next ten years. However, there will be fewer than 50 million workers to replace them. Organisations with deliberate strategies to retain older workers will improve productivity.</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2007 23:36:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing People - No More Mr Tough Guy</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2355-managing-people--no-more-mr-tough-guy.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2355-managing-people--no-more-mr-tough-guy.aspx</guid><description>I believe the media and our culture sends the wrong messages about how to manage people and this makes it difficult for Business Owners and Managers.</description><author>alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:18:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Hunting: “It's still the First Impression, stupid!”</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2319-job-hunting--it-s-still-the-first-impression-stupid-.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2319-job-hunting--it-s-still-the-first-impression-stupid-.aspx</guid><description>In the 1992 USA Presidential election, political strategist James Carville hung a sign in Bill Clinton's Little Rock campaign office that read, “It's still the economy, stupid.”</description><author>paul@paulshearstone.com (paul shearstone)</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:51:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bad Apple at Work May be Your Best Apple - Employee Productivity</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2267-the-bad-apple-at-work-may-be-your-best-apple--employee-productivity.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2267-the-bad-apple-at-work-may-be-your-best-apple--employee-productivity.aspx</guid><description>One bad employee on the jobsite may spoil your employee morale.  However  that employee  may be your best and most productive.

What to do in such a human resources and employee morale situation ?</description><author>call_kirk@hotmail.com (Shaun Stevens)</author><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:54:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Performance Begins With an S</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2237-performance-begins-with-an-s.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2237-performance-begins-with-an-s.aspx</guid><description>Performance and behaviour in many organisations are not managed well. The common missing ingredient in managing performance and behaviour is the absence of enforced standards.</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 23:52:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Attracting and Keeping the Right Graduates</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2196-attracting-and-keeping-the-right-graduates.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2196-attracting-and-keeping-the-right-graduates.aspx</guid><description> In this article I will cover some key points to help you increase your success rate in both getting and keeping the right graduates. I will pose some questions for you to consider at the recruitment phase and ideas or reminders of things to do when they are working for you.</description><author>gy@solutions4training.com (Graham Yemm)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:31:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motivating Employees is Not Rocket Science</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2177-motivating-employees-is-not-rocket-science.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2177-motivating-employees-is-not-rocket-science.aspx</guid><description>The role of a manager is only to create a positive motivating, validating and empowering motivational climate in which employees are willing to take full responsibility for their own motivation.
</description><author>tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)</author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:03:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No Pressure...Any Time in the Next Half Hour Will Do</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2158-no-pressure--any-time-in-the-next-half-hour-will-do.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2158-no-pressure--any-time-in-the-next-half-hour-will-do.aspx</guid><description>Work life balance has become a battle between employer and employee for a share of the shrinking day.  Business hangs on to the work ethic but its people have moved on to a “Life Ethic”. The answer lies in harmonising work and personal life interests so each benefits the other.</description><author>peter@workleisure.com (Peter Nicholls)</author><pubDate>Sun, 11 Feb 2007 20:58:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Keep Your Best Employees</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2108-how-to-keep-your-best-employees.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2108-how-to-keep-your-best-employees.aspx</guid><description>Have you lost any good employee talent recently? Was it necessary to lose them? Why did they leave, was it for a better opportunity or because your organization needs a serious look at the way it treats is most valuable asset, it's people.</description><author>tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:34:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Employees - Treat Them the Way They Expect to be Treated</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2065-employees--treat-them-the-way-they-expect-to-be-treated.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2065-employees--treat-them-the-way-they-expect-to-be-treated.aspx</guid><description>I've often heard managers say - "I treat people the way I expect to be treated." The successful manager says - "I treat people the way THEY expect to be treated."</description><author>alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)</author><pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 01:00:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Do Managers Find It Difficult to Fire Poor Performers?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2015-why-do-managers-find-it-difficult-to-fire-poor-performers.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2015-why-do-managers-find-it-difficult-to-fire-poor-performers.aspx</guid><description>Firing poor performers is one of the toughest jobs any manager has to do.  Lack of good training makes it even harder.
</description><author>wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:49:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruitment - Pick People Who Think</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2029-recruitment--pick-people-who-think.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-2029-recruitment--pick-people-who-think.aspx</guid><description>It's evident in many of the organisations that I work with that there's a culture of - "I'm the boss - I tell you what to do - you don't question it."</description><author>alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)</author><pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:47:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Achieving Peak Performance: Education Without Motivation Serves No Useful Purpose</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1999-achieving-peak-performance-education-without-motivation-serves-no-useful-purpose.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1999-achieving-peak-performance-education-without-motivation-serves-no-useful-purpose.aspx</guid><description>Education alone is not enough either. Many "educated" individuals achieve very little on or off the job. They know what to do, and they know how to do it. The problem is they're not motivated enough to do much about it.</description><author>drzimmermanarticles@yahoo.com (Dr. Alan Zimmerman)</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:36:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Turndowns are Turned On</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1972-turndowns-are-turned-on.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1972-turndowns-are-turned-on.aspx</guid><description>We are seeing and hearing from our clients that the number of “turndowns” is on the rise.</description><author>acerecruiter@searchlogixgroup.com (Chelsea Ammerman)</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jan 2007 21:43:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hiring--A Vital Key in Sales Management Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1936-hiring-a-vital-key-in-sales-management-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1936-hiring-a-vital-key-in-sales-management-success.aspx</guid><description>After over 22 years of advising managers, I'm convinced that the hiring process is the primary key to management success. If you hire right, your job of managing staff is made much easier. Here are the suggestions I made along these lines:</description><author>virden@TheSellingEdge.com (Virden Thornton)</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:28:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to Select the Right Person for the Job - The 3 Essentials</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-696-how-to-select-the-right-person-for-the-job--the-3-essentials.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-696-how-to-select-the-right-person-for-the-job--the-3-essentials.aspx</guid><description>One of the most difficult tasks of management is to find the right person for the job.  Some proven methods for improving your hit rate...</description><author>learn@nationallearning.com.au (Bob Selden)</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2007 23:17:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Common Hiring Mistakes</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1921-common-hiring-mistakes.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1921-common-hiring-mistakes.aspx</guid><description>If you have ever made a hiring mistake, read on. One of the difficult challenges facing managers is finding good talent among the seemingly limited number of available manpower resources today.</description><author>tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)</author><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:52:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruitment - Do You Know What You're Looking for?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1848-recruitment--do-you-know-what-you-re-looking-for.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1848-recruitment--do-you-know-what-you-re-looking-for.aspx</guid><description>It'll be extremely difficult to be a successful manager unless you decide who'll be on your team. You need to have total faith and belief in every member of your team and they need to know that.</description><author>alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2007 23:01:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ever Made a Hiring Mistake? They can Be Very Costly Both Short and Long Term</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1800-ever-made-a-hiring-mistake-they-can-be-very-costly-both-short-and-long-term.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1800-ever-made-a-hiring-mistake-they-can-be-very-costly-both-short-and-long-term.aspx</guid><description>Finding and keeping good employees today can be an on-going challenge for many managers and organizations. There are a number of reasons for this. A few of them are...</description><author>tim@timconnor.com (Tim Connor)</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:47:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Are You Training or Ticking the Box?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1778-are-you-training-or-ticking-the-box.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1778-are-you-training-or-ticking-the-box.aspx</guid><description>A higher proportion of money is wasted on training which is inappropriate or just downright poor than almost any other corporate expense. I have seen organisations make the same mistakes with training all over the world. Here are my top ten.
</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:15:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Web Based Resumes-Point &amp; Click Technology-A Key Point Of Differentiation</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1744-web-based-resumes-point--click-technology-a-key-point-of-differentiation.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1744-web-based-resumes-point--click-technology-a-key-point-of-differentiation.aspx</guid><description>Learn how to turn your resume into a job marketing machine using the Internet.</description><author>smart67@verizon.net (Jim Hart)</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:54:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting Along with the Boss</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1677-getting-along-with-the-boss.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1677-getting-along-with-the-boss.aspx</guid><description>Your Boss holds your future prospects in his hands. Expect very few favors from a Boss who does not like you.</description><author>terri@coachinginstruction.com (Terri Levine)</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 22:30:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Working Yourself Happy</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1675-working-yourself-happy.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1675-working-yourself-happy.aspx</guid><description>The Work Yourself Happy System:  How to create employees who are working themselves happy so that key talent is retained and the work environment is more joyful and fun!</description><author>terri@coachinginstruction.com (Terri Levine)</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:01:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Hedgehogs Hire</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1621-how-hedgehogs-hire.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1621-how-hedgehogs-hire.aspx</guid><description>After many dozens of CEO interviews, I'm convinced that leaders with well-defined hedgehogs deploy the most successful hiring models.</description><author>lisa@energizegrowth.com (Lisa Nirell)</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Dec 2006 19:09:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lectures Work Against the Brain</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-921-lectures-work-against-the-brain.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-921-lectures-work-against-the-brain.aspx</guid><description>Have you ever wondered why people look so bored when leaders talk too much or lecture? I'm not sure why we still equate talking with teaching - when lectures actually work against the human brain. So if not lectures or talks - what ways best support</description><author>eweber1@frontiernet.net (Dr. Ellen Weber)</author><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2006 03:11:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Recruitment - What You're Really, Really Looking For</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1516-recruitment--what-you-re-really-really-looking-for.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1516-recruitment--what-you-re-really-really-looking-for.aspx</guid><description>Imagine that you're a sports coach and you need a new player on the team. Would you walk up to someone in the street and say - "I want you to come and play for my team. I'll train you to become the best player in the country." Sounds a bit ridiculous</description><author>alan@themotivationdoctor.com (Alan Fairweather)</author><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2006 19:50:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Where has the Human in HR Gone?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1496-where-has-the-human-in-hr-gone.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1496-where-has-the-human-in-hr-gone.aspx</guid><description>Human Resource Management as a profession is in danger of becoming not just an irrelevance to day-to-day line managers but a break on the productivity and profitability of organisations.

The element that appears to be increasingly missing from HR </description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:28:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The "Hire Someone With Product Knowledge" Myth</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1465-the-hire-someone-with-product-knowledge-myth.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1465-the-hire-someone-with-product-knowledge-myth.aspx</guid><description>If you want to hire “order takers” and not sales professionals, place an emphasis on finding candidates with industry experience and product knowledge</description><author>virden@TheSellingEdge.com (Virden Thornton)</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2006 18:23:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The "References Checks are a Waste of Time" Myth</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1442-the-references-checks-are-a-waste-of-time-myth.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1442-the-references-checks-are-a-waste-of-time-myth.aspx</guid><description>Calling an applicant's references can be your most valuable tool in the hiring process</description><author>virden@TheSellingEdge.com (Virden Thornton)</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2006 20:46:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Using Past Success as a Factor in Hiring a Mistake?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1406-is-using-past-success-as-a-factor-in-hiring-a-mistake.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1406-is-using-past-success-as-a-factor-in-hiring-a-mistake.aspx</guid><description>A sales candidate's resume will tell you about the sales experience of an applicant and other work related information that might impact performance in the sales position you have open.</description><author>virden@TheSellingEdge.com (Virden Thornton)</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:48:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The "Employment Tests" Myth</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1391-the-employment-tests-myth.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1391-the-employment-tests-myth.aspx</guid><description>A combination of telephone screening, resume review, personal interviews, employment tests and reference checks are all needed to effectively identify just the right candidate for your sales or sales support positions.</description><author>virden@TheSellingEdge.com (Virden Thornton)</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2006 02:29:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Training; Using Games to Embed Learning</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1379-training-using-games-to-embed-learning.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1379-training-using-games-to-embed-learning.aspx</guid><description>Too much training is boring. Too much training barely raises itself above level one in Kirkpatrick's four levels of training evaluation. That is, the reaction of students; what they thought and felt about the training. Too much training ignores the l</description><author>kevin.dwyer@changefactory.com.au (Kevin Dwyer)</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:22:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Interviews Give Them What They Want  to Hear</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1311-job-interviews-give-them-what-they-want-to-hear.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1311-job-interviews-give-them-what-they-want-to-hear.aspx</guid><description>Job interviews.  Each interviewer thinks that they are using new and novel techniques.  Really it all goes down to the book they read this week or most likely last year.

Preparation is everything in job interviews in order to give the interviewer </description><author>call_kirk@hotmail.com (Shaun Stevens)</author><pubDate>Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:32:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>So you want to get promoted?</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1296-so-you-want-to-get-promoted.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1296-so-you-want-to-get-promoted.aspx</guid><description>To climb to the top of the corporate ladder you need to consistently deliver great result, but that's not all.  You also need to find ways to develop both your skills and your reputation.
</description><author>wally@threestarleadership.com (Wally Bock)</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2006 23:31:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Motivating Your Employees Toward Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1278-motivating-your-employees-toward-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1278-motivating-your-employees-toward-success.aspx</guid><description>   The very success and profitability of your organization and business depends on your vital skills to motivate your employees.

   This is more than crucual.

   The health , growth sucess  and profitability of your organization depends on thes</description><author>call_kirk@hotmail.com (Shaun Stevens)</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2006 18:59:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hedgehogs Hire Better</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1265-hedgehogs-hire-better.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1265-hedgehogs-hire-better.aspx</guid><description>Is your company struggling to attract and grow people due to some of the lowest unemployment rates in YEARS?  The four strategies that passionate, focused leaders follow to attract--and keep--great people:</description><author>lisa@energizegrowth.com (Lisa Nirell)</author><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2006 20:11:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smokers and Your Company's Bottom Line</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1229-smokers-and-your-company-s-bottom-line.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1229-smokers-and-your-company-s-bottom-line.aspx</guid><description>Smokers can cost your company a bundle in health care costs.  This article tells you about the risks smoking carries for individuals as well as their employers.  Corporate smoking cessation programs are the solution.</description><author>judy@engagethepower.com (Judith  Pearson)</author><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 18:00:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Presentation Involves Your Very Vital Career Success</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1189-presentation-involves-your-very-vital-career-success.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1189-presentation-involves-your-very-vital-career-success.aspx</guid><description>  Don't be left in the trap of many that it is only how well you do your job that will get you your promotion and advancement in your career.

  Presenation and planning at your career is vital to your career advancements and promotions at your com</description><author>call_kirk@hotmail.com (Shaun Stevens)</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2006 18:18:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Look After Your PA or Suffer the Consequences</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1101-look-after-your-pa-or-suffer-the-consequences.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-1101-look-after-your-pa-or-suffer-the-consequences.aspx</guid><description>Many managers and business owners will often say their personal/admin. assistant is invaluable to them yet they often treat them as if they're not.</description><author>admin@office-organiser.com.au (Lorraine Pirihi)</author><pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:16:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How Do You Want to be Rewarded on the Job ?  Be in the Drivers Seat</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-785-how-do-you-want-to-be-rewarded-on-the-job--be-in-the-drivers-seat.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-785-how-do-you-want-to-be-rewarded-on-the-job--be-in-the-drivers-seat.aspx</guid><description>Different employees are rewarded in different ways and at different times in their career.

</description><author>call_kirk@hotmail.com (Shaun Stevens)</author><pubDate>Sun, 01 Oct 2006 19:14:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Employees Really Want</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-734-what-employees-really-want.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-734-what-employees-really-want.aspx</guid><description>A major problem for business owners and employers today is getting the best employees and then keeping them.</description><author>megan@completepotential.com (Megan Tough)</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:39:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>7 Keys to Create a Customer Focused Culture</title><link>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-581-7-keys-to-create-a-customer-focused-culture.aspx</link><guid>http://human-resources-mgt.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-581-7-keys-to-create-a-customer-focused-culture.aspx</guid><description>Conventional approaches to motivate workers and enhance customer satisfaction through mission statements have often fallen short.  What's needed is a new approach to create a customer-focused culture where employees want to contribute.</description><author>jeff@jeffmowatt.com (Jeff Mowatt)</author><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:41:18 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>