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<title>BizSugar / Published News / Human Resources</title>
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<description>Your Source for Social News and Networking  votes</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:28:36 CST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Say Thank You To Your Employees ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-say-thank-you-to-your-employees-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-say-thank-you-to-your-employees-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:28:36 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-say-thank-you-to-your-employees-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Even though many times we are now considered an instant gratification society, how many times do you (as a boss) show gratitude to your employees?<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Ways to use Mobile Technology to Boost Recruiting Efforts  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-ways-to-use-mobile-technology-to-boost-recruiting-efforts-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-ways-to-use-mobile-technology-to-boost-recruiting-efforts-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:31:57 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bafife</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-ways-to-use-mobile-technology-to-boost-recruiting-efforts-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 job seekers currently use their mobile device when actively searching for new employment? So, how can you harness mobile technology to attract all those job candidates and potentially find your next top hire? Here are 5 ways you can boost your recruiting efforts thro<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Ghostwriters Really the Slimebuckets of the Planet? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-ghostwriters-really-the-slimebuckets-of-the-planet-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-ghostwriters-really-the-slimebuckets-of-the-planet-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:28:45 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-ghostwriters-really-the-slimebuckets-of-the-planet-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Somebody has written a sales page that most cruelly slanders ghostwriters.  Once you have read his sales pitch below, it's your call whether he is a demagogue, incompetent or just stark, raving mad.<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Your Small Business Needs a Substance Abuse Policy &amp; How to Make One ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/why-your-small-business-needs-a-substance-abuse-policy-how-to-make-one-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/why-your-small-business-needs-a-substance-abuse-policy-how-to-make-one-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:38:21 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Adam_Gottlieb</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/why-your-small-business-needs-a-substance-abuse-policy-how-to-make-one-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[While substance abuse among full and part time workers continues to rise, the majority of small business owners do not have a substance-abuse policy in place. Many do not realize that the potential costs of not having such a policy can easily bring a small business to its knees.<br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Gift Giving Guide:  Regifting, Tipping,  and More ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-gift-giving-guide-regifting-tipping-and-more-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-gift-giving-guide-regifting-tipping-and-more-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 13:50:43 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>marciabiz</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-gift-giving-guide-regifting-tipping-and-more-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This is a comprehensive Guide to giving gifts to clients and employees this Holiday season. It includes information about:- Who to give gifts to- 5 Gifting mistakes to avoid, including whether re-gifting is appropriate- Tips for shipping packages<br/><br/>34 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Business Paying for Virtual Assistant Comment Spam?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-business-paying-for-virtual-assistant-comment-spam/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-business-paying-for-virtual-assistant-comment-spam/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:06:17 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CoachNotesBlog</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-business-paying-for-virtual-assistant-comment-spam/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Virtual assistant comment spam is more heinous than even regular spambot activity or other human spammers. There is a lot of conversation floating around about spam, but this one needs to be named, called out, and held up for online business owners to see because YOU could be paying (albeit inadver<br/><br/>31 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Delegate Social Media Tasks?  Ouch! ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/delegate-social-media-tasks-ouch-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/delegate-social-media-tasks-ouch-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:19:28 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/delegate-social-media-tasks-ouch-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[At first, I sat there stunned. Could a newsletter about carefully choosing someone who knows social media (like BizSugar) be followed up with a live example so poignantly demonstrating why it is crucial to do so?<br/><br/>38 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Employee Stress Doesn't Just Hurt YOUR Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/employee-stress-doesnt-just-hurt-your-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/employee-stress-doesnt-just-hurt-your-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:30:51 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mharbeke</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/employee-stress-doesnt-just-hurt-your-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new study finds that employee stress can jump from one company to a worker's home, and from there to another organization.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Tips to Make Sure that Your Telecommuting Employees are Keeping Your Files Safe ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-tips-to-make-sure-that-your-telecommuting-employees-are-keeping-your-files-safe-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-tips-to-make-sure-that-your-telecommuting-employees-are-keeping-your-files-safe-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2011 19:02:25 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thursdayb</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-tips-to-make-sure-that-your-telecommuting-employees-are-keeping-your-files-safe-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When you work with telecommuters, security can be an important issue. Because they aren't on site, where you can check just what measures your employees are taking to keep files safe, it's important to make sure that there are policies and tools in place to make sure that your material isn't going <br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Will They Stay or Will They Go? (Your Employees, That Is) ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/will-they-stay-or-will-they-go-your-employees-that-is-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/will-they-stay-or-will-they-go-your-employees-that-is-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:03:33 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NetworkSolutions</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/will-they-stay-or-will-they-go-your-employees-that-is-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Are your employees going to stay with your business as the economy improves and more job opportunities arise? This is a crucial consideration for small businesses, who can ill afford the time it takes to lose the knowledge of key employees, or to find and train new workers to replace them.<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Return of No-Match Letters]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-return-of-no-match-letters/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-return-of-no-match-letters/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:34:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lkpetrolino</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-return-of-no-match-letters/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Social Security Administration (SSA) has resumed sending employers no-match letters, Mary Pivec, an attorney with Keller and Heckman, told SHRM Online in an April 12, 2011, interview. The SSA stopped sending no-match letters after litigation arose in 2007 challenging a proposed no-match rule is<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Fire an Employee Legally]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-fire-an-employee-legally/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-fire-an-employee-legally/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 13:20:25 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-fire-an-employee-legally/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Terminating someone's job, requires a little compassion, finesse, and explanation. If you are ever called upon to tell someone they've lost a job, here are some things to consider.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Small Business Ready to Hire? Try These 5 Tips ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-small-business-ready-to-hire-try-these-5-tips-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-small-business-ready-to-hire-try-these-5-tips-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 17:40:46 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>NetworkSolutions</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-small-business-ready-to-hire-try-these-5-tips-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Small business hiring is looking up. According to payroll processing company ADP, small businesses added 102,000 new jobs in March, continuing a steady trend of growth.<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Delegation Is a Risky, But Necessary Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/delegation-is-a-risky-but-necessary-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/delegation-is-a-risky-but-necessary-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 17:46:07 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/delegation-is-a-risky-but-necessary-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The reason this is so challenging for leaders at all levels of experience is due to the risk involved with letting go. Because, one of the cardinal rules of delegation is that even though you are letting go of the process of achieving a certain objective, you are not letting go of the responsibilit<br/><br/>38 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Prepare for the Pitfalls of Self-Employment Before You Take the Plunge]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/prepare-for-the-pitfalls-of-self-employment-before-you-take-the-plunge/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/prepare-for-the-pitfalls-of-self-employment-before-you-take-the-plunge/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:47:48 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/prepare-for-the-pitfalls-of-self-employment-before-you-take-the-plunge/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You may think that working for yourself is a dream come true, but it comes with a handful of downsides and pitfalls you'll want to watch out for. Here are a few of the worst so you know what to expect should you decide to adventure into the world of freelancing.<br/><br/>33 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Ways HR is More Than Just 'Office Equipment With Legs']]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/five-ways-hr-is-more-than-just-office-equipment-with-legs/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/five-ways-hr-is-more-than-just-office-equipment-with-legs/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:52:59 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mharbeke</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/five-ways-hr-is-more-than-just-office-equipment-with-legs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We dispute CNN contributor Max Barry's claim by showing how smart small business leaders greatly leverage this function.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The age-old old-age question. Dealing with the age factor upfront. ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-age-old-old-age-question-dealing-with-the-age-factor-upfront-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-age-old-old-age-question-dealing-with-the-age-factor-upfront-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:41:24 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Geoff</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-age-old-old-age-question-dealing-with-the-age-factor-upfront-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Employers often reveal their bias against mature candidates in the way they phrase their interview questions - but some job seekers have found ways to counter that<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The “ouch” in “voucher”… ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-%E2%80%9Couch%E2%80%9D-in-%E2%80%9Cvoucher%E2%80%9D%E2%80%A6-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-%E2%80%9Couch%E2%80%9D-in-%E2%80%9Cvoucher%E2%80%9D%E2%80%A6-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:04:09 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>RickPulito</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-%E2%80%9Couch%E2%80%9D-in-%E2%80%9Cvoucher%E2%80%9D%E2%80%A6-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Never one to shy away from controversy, the author takes on the peddlers who resell gift cards for use in employee recognition, sales force incentive, and customer rewards programs.Bottom line: Gift cards are a poor value, compounded by the industry practice of using &quot;vouchers&quot; that require the r<br/><br/>20 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stressed out? It may be better to kick back than dig in. - The Globe and Mail]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/stressed-out-it-may-be-better-to-kick-back-than-dig-in-the-globe-and-mail/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/stressed-out-it-may-be-better-to-kick-back-than-dig-in-the-globe-and-mail/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:14:45 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Geoff</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/stressed-out-it-may-be-better-to-kick-back-than-dig-in-the-globe-and-mail/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stress-coping research reveals that focusing too hard on problems can actually make them worse. A new Canadian study suggests that an obsessive focus on work issues is likely to create conflicts at home, which could increase stress rather than decrease it. <br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Value of Value ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-value-of-value-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-value-of-value-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:36:22 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-value-of-value-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[I'll spare you the long-winded intro today.  This is a short message by the former CEO of Coca Cola very inspirational, that a friend shared with me a while back. <br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Health Care Headache: 10 Tips to Reduce The Cost of Health Care in a Small Business  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-health-care-headache-10-tips-to-reduce-the-cost-of-health-care-in-a-small-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-health-care-headache-10-tips-to-reduce-the-cost-of-health-care-in-a-small-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:06:49 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Adam_Gottlieb</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-health-care-headache-10-tips-to-reduce-the-cost-of-health-care-in-a-small-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[To many small business owners and the self-employed, health care is a costly burden, and over the past few months this expense has only grown. But all is not lost. With some effort it is possible to have usable health coverage while keeping costs to a minimum.<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Essential Tips To Motivate Your Temporary and Seasonal Employees ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-essential-tips-to-motivate-your-temporary-and-seasonal-employees-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-essential-tips-to-motivate-your-temporary-and-seasonal-employees-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:48:52 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Adam_Gottlieb</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-essential-tips-to-motivate-your-temporary-and-seasonal-employees-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the challenges of hiring temporary and seasonal employees is figuring out how to motivate them to do a good job. When this motivation is lacking, it can seriously compromise the impact and productivity of your entire company. Learn what you can do about it.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Stop Micromanaging Your Team]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-stop-micromanaging-your-team/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-stop-micromanaging-your-team/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:32:57 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>sherisaid</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-stop-micromanaging-your-team/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Holding employees accountable to their assigned tasks without micromanaging is a classic workplace dilemma that can be difficult to navigate. Here are five creative solutions to keep employees accountable. <br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How You Kill Motivation At Work ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-you-kill-motivation-at-work-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-you-kill-motivation-at-work-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:21:38 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bretsimmons</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-you-kill-motivation-at-work-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Few things irritate me more than opacity and unfairness at work. If you have the privilege of leading people, one of the quickest ways you can lose your legitimacy in their eyes is to take away their voice. Before you make any decision that significantly affects the work your folks do, you better h<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Right Way to Fight - Amy Gallo - Best Practices - Harvard Business Review]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-right-way-to-fight-amy-gallo-best-practices-harvard-business-review/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-right-way-to-fight-amy-gallo-best-practices-harvard-business-review/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2011 23:02:03 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShashiBellamkonda</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-right-way-to-fight-amy-gallo-best-practices-harvard-business-review/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Differences of opinion at work are inevitable and often integral to innovation, problem-solving, and performance improvement. But knowing that most clashes have benefits does not make them any easier to manage. Disagreements with coworkers can be uncomfortable, and if handled poorly, result in unpr<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Development in the Role of Human Resources Leadership]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/development-in-the-role-of-human-resources-leadership/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/development-in-the-role-of-human-resources-leadership/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:44:08 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bangs.garcia</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/development-in-the-role-of-human-resources-leadership/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In order to be recognized as a successful HR leader, there are three roles you must manage. The first is the ability to implement organizational strategy. The second is controlling the strategic planning process by sorting through the positive and negative outcomes associated with making a decision<br/><br/>35 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Could Your Small Business Use an Extra $239,000?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/could-your-small-business-use-an-extra-239000/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/could-your-small-business-use-an-extra-239000/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 10:25:48 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>mharbeke</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/could-your-small-business-use-an-extra-239000/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We calculated the average savings in turnover costs that great small workplaces enjoy relative to others. It's huge.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide to Hiring, Managing, and Nurturing your Small Business Team]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-ultimate-guide-to-hiring-managing-and-nurturing-your-small-business-team/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-ultimate-guide-to-hiring-managing-and-nurturing-your-small-business-team/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2010 06:35:01 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>businessdotgov</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-ultimate-guide-to-hiring-managing-and-nurturing-your-small-business-team/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hiring and managing employees is one of the most demanding and challenging aspects of business ownership. This guide consolidates many aspects of finding, hiring and managing employees, and offers suggestions for keeping your team motivated and collectively focused on the success of your business.<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Turn Your Ex-Employee into Your Worst Enemy ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-turn-your-ex-employee-into-your-worst-enemy-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-turn-your-ex-employee-into-your-worst-enemy-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:23:07 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-turn-your-ex-employee-into-your-worst-enemy-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's classic: Your ex employee rants over the Internet via social media and jeopardises your small business brand. Like it or not, likely it is your fault.<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why training should be the last thing you cut ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/why-training-should-be-the-last-thing-you-cut-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/why-training-should-be-the-last-thing-you-cut-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:33:15 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>kvotaw</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/why-training-should-be-the-last-thing-you-cut-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Why training should be the last thing you cut An organization I'm familiar with anticipated doubling its size within a year and, in order to manage the change that growth would bring, put in a new layer of management. Five vice presidents were installed, all of them promoted from within. Rather<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Much Do Your Employees Really Make? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-much-do-your-employees-really-make-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-much-do-your-employees-really-make-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:01:07 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>CFOWISE</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-much-do-your-employees-really-make-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Your employees make a lot more than they think they do.  The next time they complain about not taking home enough, you might want to remind them how much you are actually paying to keep them gainfully employed<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Diversity Is A Key To Detroit’s Future Success ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/diversity-is-a-key-to-detroit%E2%80%99s-future-success-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/diversity-is-a-key-to-detroit%E2%80%99s-future-success-/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:32:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>digitalvision</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/diversity-is-a-key-to-detroit%E2%80%99s-future-success-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Diversity works.  As interested business leaders, it is our role to keep diversity and inclusion at the forefront of corporate strategy conversations at a time when, due to changes in the economy, decreasing or eliminating these efforts are often a cost-cutting measure.  Yet this is the time to delve deeper into the diversity and inclusion conversation so that when the economy turns, and our business models and talent look a bit different, we are poised to maximize new revenue opportunities and our human capital.  Diversity works, and we were reminded this week that we must be continuously working at it<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Right Person in the Right Job]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-right-person-in-the-right-job/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-right-person-in-the-right-job/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 17:31:12 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ajayjoya</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-right-person-in-the-right-job/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[So when you have to make difficult employee decisions, remember that in the long run, you're doing everyone-your employees and your customers-a favor. Everyone deserves to have a job that showcases their particular abilities, and sometimes you may find yourself in the position of shepherd . . . guiding people to their right spot<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are you wasting money on learning and development in your business? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-you-wasting-money-on-learning-and-development-in-your-business-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-you-wasting-money-on-learning-and-development-in-your-business-/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 05:00:26 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bloggertone</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-you-wasting-money-on-learning-and-development-in-your-business-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is it possible to support learning and development in your business AND save money? Yes, once you have a planned strategy and proper systems. Here are 3 steps<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leaving on a High ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/leaving-on-a-high-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/leaving-on-a-high-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 10:36:21 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bloggertone</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/leaving-on-a-high-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Don't burn your bridges when you leave your job. I see great candidates with super experience destroy their relationship with a company when they are made redundan<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Ten Team Building Tips for Growing Your Small Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/10-ten-team-building-tips-for-growing-your-small-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/10-ten-team-building-tips-for-growing-your-small-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:28:50 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>businessdotgov</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/10-ten-team-building-tips-for-growing-your-small-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Whether you are in the business of making money, running governments, or organizing communities - teamwork is essential. It is the basis of engagement, innovation and success. Business.gov's Caron Beesley provides 10 tips from the experts on how to build your business into an efficient and effective team effort.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[62 Tips to Find A Good Accountant]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/62-tips-to-find-a-good-accountant/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/62-tips-to-find-a-good-accountant/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:48:34 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WayneLiew</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/62-tips-to-find-a-good-accountant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Finding a suitable accountant can be hard, especially if you are starting out and have absolutely no clue on where to start. Here are 62 tips from small business owners on how to find and pick a good accountant that suits your business.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Recruitment – 10 key steps to getting the right person, first time! | People matters]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/recruitment-%E2%80%93-10-key-steps-to-getting-the-right-person-first-time-%7C-people-matters/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/recruitment-%E2%80%93-10-key-steps-to-getting-the-right-person-first-time-%7C-people-matters/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:37:15 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bloggertone</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/recruitment-%E2%80%93-10-key-steps-to-getting-the-right-person-first-time-%7C-people-matters/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recruiting the right person for the job is a very serious business. One which even the most experienced managers and business people can get wrong. And that mistake can be extremely costly. Here are 10 key steps to helping you get it right, first time.<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Supervise a New Employee | Bizcovering]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-supervise-a-new-employee-%7C-bizcovering/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-supervise-a-new-employee-%7C-bizcovering/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:58:16 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Athena</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-supervise-a-new-employee-%7C-bizcovering/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When you hire a new worker for your business, you select him or her because of the special skill or ability he or she has which you feel you can use. Whether you like it or not, you get the whole person, not just the employee's skills and abilities.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Tips to Resolve Workplace Conflict as a Leader]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-tips-to-resolve-workplace-conflict-as-a-leader/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-tips-to-resolve-workplace-conflict-as-a-leader/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:03:03 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WayneLiew</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-tips-to-resolve-workplace-conflict-as-a-leader/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's not the easiest of tasks being a leader - yes, you do have the advantage of holding a fancy title and commanding the troops, but on the downside, when something goes wrong, you're the first one in the firing line. To prove that you're a good and capable leader, you need to show that you can handle adverse situations adroitly.<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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