http://humanresources.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Human Resources GuideSite. http://z.about.com/f/lg/s10.gif http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2008-05-10T15:59:26Z hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/12/prepare-for-a-career-in-human-resources.htm Do you have thoughts to share? Your experiences add such value. I asked this question on LinkedIn.com and people are responding with their transition stories. Liking people is not the only... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/12/prepare-for-a-career-in-human-resources.htm 2008-05-12T08:30:29Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/10/consciously-create-culture.htm In a client company, we've been talking about maintaining the best aspects of the company culture as the company continues to grow. It's a good conversation to have. The business... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/10/consciously-create-culture.htm 2008-05-10T15:59:26Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/08/search-for-similarities.htm ... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/08/search-for-similarities.htm 2008-05-08T16:30:33Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/07/why-legislated-paid-sick-days-may-not-be-win-win.htm In states around the United States, supposedly progressive legislatures are pushing mandatory employer paid sick days for employees. The city of San Francisco, CA passed legislation that began requiring employers... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/07/why-legislated-paid-sick-days-may-not-be-win-win.htm 2008-05-07T02:54:23Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/05/careers-in-human-resources.htm As spring is fully sprung all around me, I am reminded that this is graduation time from many high schools and colleges. So I made providing some basic information about... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/05/careers-in-human-resources.htm 2008-05-05T16:17:47Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/02/how-to-make-internships-successful.htm So many of you are busily hiring interns at this time of the year that I'll share a couple of biases with you. Interns can be a boon to your... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/02/how-to-make-internships-successful.htm 2008-05-02T02:18:05Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/01/sincerity-means-everything.htm My blog earlier this week introducing a new resignation letter prompted this exchange with a reader. Your thoughts are welcome, too. Please join the discussion. Reader Question: "I'm curious as... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/05/01/sincerity-means-everything.htm 2008-05-01T18:31:35Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/04/30/new-policies-new-carnival-of-human-resources.htm This is a heavy week for policies and job descriptions. I just produced a new paid time off (PTO) policy and just completed a paid vacation days piece today. I'm... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/04/30/new-policies-new-carnival-of-human-resources.htm 2008-04-30T22:30:55Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/04/28/five-tips-for-managing-absenteeism.htm I participated in an interview last week with an editor from Education Week about teachers and absenteeism. I discovered today that you must be a subscriber to read the article,... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/04/28/five-tips-for-managing-absenteeism.htm 2008-04-28T15:49:23Z http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/04/26/new-sample-letters.htm Human Resources related letters and samples of all kinds are supplied on this site. Sample policies, procedures, checklists, and forms are also provided for your personal, not commercial, use. I... http://humanresources.about.com/b/2008/04/26/new-sample-letters.htm 2008-04-26T20:50:40Z