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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, 12 Feb 2010 17:28:50 EST</pubDate>
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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>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:28:50 EST</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/>21 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 EST</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/>21 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 EST</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/>16 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 EST</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/>17 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 19:03:03 EST</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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<title><![CDATA[Risk, Character &amp; New Year Resolutions | Biz Money Matters |]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/risk-character-new-year-resolutions-%7C-biz-money-matters-%7C/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/risk-character-new-year-resolutions-%7C-biz-money-matters-%7C/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:58:09 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>TonyJohnston_CNi</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/risk-character-new-year-resolutions-%7C-biz-money-matters-%7C/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Like business commitments, the making and keeping of New Year resolutions is a test of character. This is something too little appreciated today. But it shouldn't be if you want your company to be great. Read why.<br/><br/>22 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Tips for Hiring Great Employees]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-tips-for-hiring-great-employees/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-tips-for-hiring-great-employees/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:02:33 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShawnHessinger</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-tips-for-hiring-great-employees/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hiring great employees for your small to medium sized business just isn't as easy as it used to be. Recession or not, experts say the work force is shrinking and those left behind will be more choosy about what they're looking for in a job. Here's more from BizWise TV.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Give Employee Performance Reviews Like a Pro]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-give-employee-performance-reviews-like-a-pro/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-give-employee-performance-reviews-like-a-pro/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:35:51 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stillwagon428</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-give-employee-performance-reviews-like-a-pro/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Performance reviews are a key part of developing a great team.  Done right, performance reviews can inspire your people to achieve greater heights, get them focused on business goals, and bring out the creativity in them. <br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do Engaged Employees Make for Profitable Companies?  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/do-engaged-employees-make-for-profitable-companies-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/do-engaged-employees-make-for-profitable-companies-/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:40:47 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ZaneSafrit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/do-engaged-employees-make-for-profitable-companies-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Of course they do. The trick is measuring it in ways meaningful to your company and ways that allow you to assess its impact for those doubters in your company. Here's a proven, simple, methodology to do that.  <br/><br/>11 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Steps to Turn Around a Demoralized, Underperforming Group]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-steps-to-turn-around-a-demoralized-underperforming-group/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-steps-to-turn-around-a-demoralized-underperforming-group/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:36:15 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WayneLiew</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-steps-to-turn-around-a-demoralized-underperforming-group/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[For every highly motivated and high-performing workplace group, you'll find one that's demoralized and demotivated. Regardless of the shape of our economy, sometimes entire departments, divisions, or groups can become demoralized, unproductive, and ineffective. Here will be the 5 step process for turning around a demoralized, underperforming group.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Hiring Trend Every Business Owner Should Know About ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-hiring-trend-every-business-owner-should-know-about-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-hiring-trend-every-business-owner-should-know-about-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:07:44 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>smallbiztrends</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-hiring-trend-every-business-owner-should-know-about-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yes, it's officially holiday season. And yes, festivities are all around.  But let's face it -- as business owners, we work on our own calendar. While some<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Maternity Laws Making Women Less Desirable Employees? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-maternity-laws-making-women-less-desirable-employees-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-maternity-laws-making-women-less-desirable-employees-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:20:28 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>maplesummit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-maternity-laws-making-women-less-desirable-employees-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A recent provocative article in Mail Online by British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman, raises a loaded question: are mother's rights making women unemployable?<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 tips to grow your online community 5-fold]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/3-tips-to-grow-your-online-community-5-fold/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/3-tips-to-grow-your-online-community-5-fold/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:08:18 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ZaneSafrit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/3-tips-to-grow-your-online-community-5-fold/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[David Zinger, founder of the Employee Engagement community, shared these three tips recently. They work. He's used them to grow this community from a few hundred members in May 2008 to over 1700 members currently: http://employeeengagement.ning.com<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rising Health Costs Pinch Small Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/rising-health-costs-pinch-small-business/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/rising-health-costs-pinch-small-business/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:20:49 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jsternal</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/rising-health-costs-pinch-small-business/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Health insurance costs and proposed legislation for future health insurance options are a continuing source of frustration and pain for millions of small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to grow their operations. As health costs rise for small business they may be faced with the unwanted task of laying off even more people to avoid the co<br/><br/>23 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Small Business Tips for Motivating Employees]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-tips-for-motivating-employees/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-tips-for-motivating-employees/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:49:12 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ShawnHessinger</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/small-business-tips-for-motivating-employees/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Small business tips for motivating employees in this video by presenter Pat Goodwin include recognizing an employees worth. In fact, giving employees appreciation can be a huge part of motivating employees especially for small businesses that cannot be as competitive on salary. Most amazing are small businesses who fail to show appreciation to emp<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Soul Search, Research, Job Search: Discovering Your Passion, Purpose and Potential]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/soul-search-research-job-search-discovering-your-passion-purpose-and-potential/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/soul-search-research-job-search-discovering-your-passion-purpose-and-potential/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:24:09 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>jkennedy</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/soul-search-research-job-search-discovering-your-passion-purpose-and-potential/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stuck in a job rut and have no idea how to get out? Feel you have more to offer and haven't reached your full potential in the work you're doing? Confused about your career path and desire more than just a 9-to-5 job, but rather a career that is meaningful and fulfilling? Then this show is for you.<br/><br/>19 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Develop a Social Media Strategy for Recruitment (Part 2)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-develop-a-social-media-strategy-for-recruitment-part-2/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-develop-a-social-media-strategy-for-recruitment-part-2/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:50:22 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>33interactions</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-develop-a-social-media-strategy-for-recruitment-part-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This week we're going to look more specifically at Facebook and how it fits in with HR and Recruitment strategies. It's pretty obvious why more and more recruiters are looking towards Facebook for talent acquisition; there's over 6.5 million Aussies on Facebook according to CheckFacebook.com (that's 39.27% of the online population); it's the 2nd m<br/><br/>17 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Simple Things You Can Do About Swine Flu]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/7-simple-things-you-can-do-about-swine-flu/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/7-simple-things-you-can-do-about-swine-flu/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:16:59 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>tuckerleroy</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/7-simple-things-you-can-do-about-swine-flu/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[We may all wish that H1N1 turns out to be much ado about nothing, like the bird flu scare of 2007 - but don't count on it.  Here are 7 practical things you can do in your workplace to cut down the chances of you and your employees getting the H1N1 flu.<br/><br/>18 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[8 Great Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Just Don't Feel Like It]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/8-great-ways-to-motivate-yourself-when-you-just-dont-feel-like-it/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/8-great-ways-to-motivate-yourself-when-you-just-dont-feel-like-it/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:45:46 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ZaneSafrit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/8-great-ways-to-motivate-yourself-when-you-just-dont-feel-like-it/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Let's face it...together. Some days we're less motivated than others. That's ok. Here's 8 ways to make that drop in motivation short-lived.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Six Ways to Improve Employee Morale Without Breaking the Bank]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/six-ways-to-improve-employee-morale-without-breaking-the-bank/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/six-ways-to-improve-employee-morale-without-breaking-the-bank/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:55:29 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ZaneSafrit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/six-ways-to-improve-employee-morale-without-breaking-the-bank/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Employees are your number one asset. Here are 6 ways to invest in that asset without breaking your bank.<br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sales Best Practices: Have a code of ethics to govern your behavior]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/sales-best-practices-have-a-code-of-ethics-to-govern-your-behavior/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/sales-best-practices-have-a-code-of-ethics-to-govern-your-behavior/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:52:27 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>adamnldt</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/sales-best-practices-have-a-code-of-ethics-to-govern-your-behavior/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ever say something during a meeting you wish you hadn't?  An interesting post on creating, and more importantly - instituting a set of ethical standards to do your job better and make your life easier.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[1 Step to Boost Productivity by Up to 40%]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/1-step-to-boost-productivity-by-up-to-40/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/1-step-to-boost-productivity-by-up-to-40/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:25:35 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ZaneSafrit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/1-step-to-boost-productivity-by-up-to-40/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Could you use a 40% increase in your productivity? What if you could achieve that with taking one step? That step is engage your employees.<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are You Ready to be Forced to Provide Health Insurance?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-you-ready-to-be-forced-to-provide-health-insurance/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-you-ready-to-be-forced-to-provide-health-insurance/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:42:49 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ZaneSafrit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-you-ready-to-be-forced-to-provide-health-insurance/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Health insurance, healthcare, is both an important investment for small business and a huge expense that risks being forced onto small business, regardless of their ability to pay. Now's the time to educate yourself on this issue and its impact on your business. This post and the comments lay out many of the issues and much of the dialogue going <br/><br/>16 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Firing an Employee? Ask Yourself These Questions First]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/firing-an-employee-ask-yourself-these-questions-first/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/firing-an-employee-ask-yourself-these-questions-first/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:29:43 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SkipAnderson</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/firing-an-employee-ask-yourself-these-questions-first/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The time to ask these questions is now, before you take action. Don't wait until after your employee is gone.<br/><br/>12 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Key to Hiring the Right Employees]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-key-to-hiring-the-right-employees/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-key-to-hiring-the-right-employees/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:25:29 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>andynew</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/the-key-to-hiring-the-right-employees/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The best hires are those eager to become part of something greater than themselves, says Cliff Schorer.<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Workers Cram 15.9 Hours of Work Into an 8-Hour Day, Through Multitasking]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/workers-cram-15-9-hours-of-work-into-an-8-hour-day-through-multitasking-1/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/workers-cram-15-9-hours-of-work-into-an-8-hour-day-through-multitasking-1/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 21:24:08 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>smallbiztrends</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/workers-cram-15-9-hours-of-work-into-an-8-hour-day-through-multitasking-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Talk about multi-tasking!  Employees reported cramming 15.9 hours worth of activity, ranging from returning email to surfing the web, into one 8-hour workday.   Those under age 30<br/><br/>14 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reward Your People for a Job Well Done]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Reward_Your_People_for_a_Job_Well_Done/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Reward_Your_People_for_a_Job_Well_Done/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:59:59 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bizsum</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Reward_Your_People_for_a_Job_Well_Done/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Recognize and reward a job well done and your company will ultimately reap the benefits.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kicking Them When They're Down: How Not to Fire an Employee]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Kicking_Them_When_Theyre_Down_How_Not_to_Fire_an_Employee/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Kicking_Them_When_Theyre_Down_How_Not_to_Fire_an_Employee/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:41:25 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WillFultz</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Kicking_Them_When_Theyre_Down_How_Not_to_Fire_an_Employee/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A few useful tips in human resources - Termination Basics<br/><br/>13 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ten Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Ten_Ways_to_Use_LinkedIn_to_Find_a_Job/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2009 14:06:28 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>stillwagon428</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Searching for a job can suck if you constrain yourself to the typical tools such as online jobs boards, trade publications, CraigsList, and networking with only your close friends. In these kinds of times, you need to use all the weapons that you can, and one that many people don't-or at least don't use to the fullest extent, is LinkedIn.<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Summer Interns: Why To Get One This Year]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:08:48 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>suzyQ</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Don't let the subzero temps sweeping the U.S. fool you: Summer really isn't as far away as it seems. And many small businesses have a special chance this year to snap up talented summer interns that would typically be much harder to snag - but you need to act soon.<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Women Are the Superior Marketing Sex]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Why_Women_Are_the_Superior_Marketing_Sex/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:51:25 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>suzyQ</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Why are women apparently the superior marketing sex? It's easy to use the offensive stereotypical explanations: women like softer subjects such as marketing and are good at design and packaging. Fortunately, recent advances in our knowledge of the differences between male and female brain functions now provide a far more robust explanation for th<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sole Employee Health Insurance]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:32:02 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SmallBizTools</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[As the sole employee of a new s-corporation, is it better to get health insurance on my own, or through the corporation?<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Layoffs Mean for Small Employers]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/What_Layoffs_Mean_for_Small_Employers/</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:51:36 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>suzyQ</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/What_Layoffs_Mean_for_Small_Employers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Statistics show that small business hiring is at a standstill, but some companies are finding creative strategies to retain workers for the next upturn<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Etiquette Tips for the Company Holiday Party]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Business_Etiquette_Tips_for_the_Company_Holiday_Party-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:59:42 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Etiquette</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Tis the season for socializing at the annual office holiday party. As you attend the affair keep in mind that the company sponsored office party is still a business event. It is an extension of the workplace and provides social interaction at the business level. Below are some tips for using the company sponsored party to your career advantage. En<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[2009 Employer Wage and Hour Outlook: Be Prepared]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/2009_Employer_Wage_and_Hour_Outlook_Be_Prepared/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:25:48 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MattMcGee</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[So what is 2009 going to bring? With a new administration on the way in Washington, a lot of people are wondering. And, specifically, around here we've been pondering what this could mean for wage and hour / time and attendance issues.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virtual Assistants - Outsource to Grow Your E-Business Podcast Interview]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Virtual_Assistants_-_Outsource_to_Grow_Your_E-Business_Podcast_Interview/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:29:30 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>scottfox</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Virtual_Assistants_-_Outsource_to_Grow_Your_E-Business_Podcast_Interview/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Informative hour long interview and downloadable MP3 podcast by Scott Fox, author of Internet Riches (me) with Tawnya Sutherland of VAnetworking.com, the largest online community for virtual assistants.Learn: - how to find and use a qualified Virtual Assistant in your business- the types of administrative, project, and marketing tasks where <br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Can Your Favorite Color Determine Your Perfect Job?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Can_Your_Favorite_Color_Determine_Your_Perfect_Job/</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:12:24 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>suzyQ</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Can_Your_Favorite_Color_Determine_Your_Perfect_Job/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as one, two, three? According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue.That's right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colors you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path based on how you approach work, the types of work<br/><br/>9 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why hiring newbies may be better than hiring experienced workers]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Why_hiring_newbies_may_be_better_than_hiring_experienced_workers/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:29:54 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Shelly</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[As life-long employment fades and the workforce becomes increasingly mobile, many companies look to hire skilled, experienced workers to improve productivity quickly. Those workers, however, often bring baggage from prior jobs that can negate the benefits of their prior experience, according to new Wharton research.Companies might be better of<br/><br/>10 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips for Civil Political Conversations at Work]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Tips_for_Civil_Political_Conversations_at_Work-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:54:05 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Etiquette</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/Tips_for_Civil_Political_Conversations_at_Work-1/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[During this election season, more than likely we will encounter - either directly or indirectly - a political discussion at work. Questions will surely rise on how to address a political conversation and what are the best ways to maintain a civil dialogue while voicing opinions.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Welcome Your Newest Employee]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/How_to_Welcome_Your_Newest_Employee-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:13:46 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ZaneSafrit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
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<description><![CDATA[37Signals shows how to build employee engagement from the very first day: Welcome them with open arms, celebrate their arrival.<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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