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Formal Language vs. Readability in Resumes
There are accepted rules for clear written communication in formal documents, and a resume is a formal document. But language evolves to suit the needs of the time and
Finding Your Work-at-Home HR Job
The remote jobs for HR professionals are out there--you just have to know where to look to find them. Columnist author Martin Yate, a career coach and former HR
Get the Most Bang for Your HR Education Buck
What happens when you're moved into an HR job, but you don't have HR training or experience? By all means, pursue ongoing professional education and certification, but
Fighting Age Discrimination
With the realities of ageism in professional life today, you can adapt by determining not which jobs are available, but which job best utilizes the experience and wisdom
Are You Changing Jobs or Making a Strategic Career Move?
All too often, we grab the first job offer that comes along. Then, a few months later, we realize that we might be in a different building and office chair,…
Managing the Stress of a Layoff, Job-Hunting
When you are used to working with purpose and commitment, being without a job is a terrible blow to the ego. But there are some things you can do now…
2022 Ballot Measures Will Address Abortion, Marijuana and Minimum Wage
Employers should keep an eye on this year’s Election Day results, as many states are presenting ballot measures on abortion, marijuana, minimum wage and unions
Take Time to Plan Out Your Workplace Investigation Interviews
Before you launch a workplace investigation, take the time to plan out how you will conduct your interviews. They will lay the groundwork for everything that will follow
An Enterprise-Wide Data Privacy Solution to the State Privacy Law Problem
Four states (Colorado, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia) passed data privacy laws this year, joining California in regulating the data collection practices of businesses and employers
Proposal Would Restrict Electronic Monitoring Nationwide
A proposal by National Labor Relations Board General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo to prevent union busting via employers who monitor employees electronically would apply to all companies, not just unionized ones