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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>Tue, 22 May 2012 11:30:05 CDT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Nail Your Remote Communication  ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/nail-your-remote-communication-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/nail-your-remote-communication-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 11:30:05 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>thursdayb</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/nail-your-remote-communication-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of founders work remotely at the beginning of their project. They might still have day jobs or live very far away from each other. Or, like us, they just don't want to go through the hassle of finding an office. Working remotely comes with a lot of communication problems that can seriously ho<br/><br/>26 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Creative Types – Why Many Businesses Are Doing It Wrong ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/managing-creative-types-%E2%80%93-why-many-businesses-are-doing-it-wrong-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/managing-creative-types-%E2%80%93-why-many-businesses-are-doing-it-wrong-/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 19:38:42 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>UPmarketArt</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/managing-creative-types-%E2%80%93-why-many-businesses-are-doing-it-wrong-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How much do you value creativity?Most managers and business owners would like to think they value creativity quite highly - but the way many small businesses are run speaks a different truth.Read on to learn how you should treat the people you count on to create ideas!<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs: Do You really Need Virtual Offices? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/entrepreneurs-do-you-really-need-virtual-offices-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/entrepreneurs-do-you-really-need-virtual-offices-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 23:53:27 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ivanpw</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/entrepreneurs-do-you-really-need-virtual-offices-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Is virtual office for me? If you are looking for some easy-to-discern answers to that question, you are reading the right article!<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know BEFORE Hiring College Students]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/what-you-need-to-know-before-hiring-college-students/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/what-you-need-to-know-before-hiring-college-students/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 23:31:45 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bafife</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/what-you-need-to-know-before-hiring-college-students/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Job-hungry college students will be knocking on your door shortly. Here's what you need to know BEFORE hiring.<br/><br/>29 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Your Social Media Profiles Compatible with Your Career Aspirations?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-your-social-media-profiles-compatible-with-your-career-aspirations/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-your-social-media-profiles-compatible-with-your-career-aspirations/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 10:56:41 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/are-your-social-media-profiles-compatible-with-your-career-aspirations/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[As social media becomes more popular - and more searchable online - many companies actually do a quick search while researching top applicants. On top of that, many companies actually take social media into consideration when recruiting new hires.<br/><br/>32 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Should You Give Human Resources Access to Your Facebook Profile?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/should-you-give-human-resources-access-to-your-facebook-profile/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/should-you-give-human-resources-access-to-your-facebook-profile/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:37:54 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Glen Craig</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/should-you-give-human-resources-access-to-your-facebook-profile/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Human Resource departments, and employers in general, are becoming more interested in employee social profiles. Some are even asking for Facebook passwords.<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Quick &amp; Dirty Job Interview Tips For Entrepreneurs (Plus Other Stuff You Probably Should Know About)]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/7-quick-dirty-job-interview-tips-for-entrepreneurs-plus-other-stuff-you-probably-should-know-about/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/7-quick-dirty-job-interview-tips-for-entrepreneurs-plus-other-stuff-you-probably-should-know-about/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:47:14 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>UPmarketArt</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/7-quick-dirty-job-interview-tips-for-entrepreneurs-plus-other-stuff-you-probably-should-know-about/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How should you hire people? There's no right or wrong way around it, but it sure makes things easier if you know what you want from the start.Read to learn some basic guidelines on interviewing applicants- something ALL entrepreneurs should know.<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building Effective Teams Isn't Rocket Science, But It's Just as Hard]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/building-effective-teams-isnt-rocket-science-but-its-just-as-hard/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/building-effective-teams-isnt-rocket-science-but-its-just-as-hard/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 23:51:15 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>amabaie</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/building-effective-teams-isnt-rocket-science-but-its-just-as-hard/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Douglas R. Conant, the recently retired President and CEO of the Campbell Soup Company , writes at Harvard Business Review about four &quot;guiding thoughts&quot; to building an effective team.<br/><br/>36 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A training conundrum: How to lose money when you’re saving money]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/a-training-conundrum-how-to-lose-money-when-you%E2%80%99re-saving-money/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/a-training-conundrum-how-to-lose-money-when-you%E2%80%99re-saving-money/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:33:47 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dan Bobinski</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/a-training-conundrum-how-to-lose-money-when-you%E2%80%99re-saving-money/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you shortchange new employee training you're throwing away a lot of money. We're talking thousands of dollars - possibly tens of thousands - slipping away unnoticed. Perhaps it's time to rethink how you do training at your company. <br/><br/>28 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Office ‘The Office’?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-office-%E2%80%98the-office%E2%80%99/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-office-%E2%80%98the-office%E2%80%99/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:41:26 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>UPmarketArt</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/is-your-office-%E2%80%98the-office%E2%80%99/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Why is &quot;The Office&quot; such a huge phenomenon, not just in the US and the UK, but worldwide?The answer is simple. For anyone who's had to work behind a desk with people they never chose to be with, it's all too frustratingly (yet amusingly) real.Read on to find out if you s<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Signs For Small Businesses That It’s Time To Outsource]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-signs-for-small-businesses-that-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-outsource/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-signs-for-small-businesses-that-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-outsource/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:47:58 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>GetApp</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/5-signs-for-small-businesses-that-it%E2%80%99s-time-to-outsource/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you run a small business, outsourcing tasks to others can help you focus on what you need to do to grow your business. We list tips on what and how to outsource<br/><br/>27 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Clever Ways Your Small Business Can Give Back to the Community]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/clever-ways-your-small-business-can-give-back-to-the-community/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/clever-ways-your-small-business-can-give-back-to-the-community/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:17:47 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bafife</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/clever-ways-your-small-business-can-give-back-to-the-community/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It's not easy for all small business owners to give back due to tight budgets, but there are clever ways to show your support without coughing up large sums of money. Find out how your small business can become more philanthropic within its local community.<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Great Talent Begins with a Great Job Description]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/great-talent-begins-with-a-great-job-description/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/great-talent-begins-with-a-great-job-description/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:05:59 CDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bafife</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/great-talent-begins-with-a-great-job-description/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The first step in choosing a new employee is writing the job description. This description gives potential candidates what may be their first look at your company, so you'll want to make sure you follow these tips to help your job-posting stand out!<br/><br/>25 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Know the Rules for Hiring Seasonal Workers ]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/know-the-rules-for-hiring-seasonal-workers-/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/know-the-rules-for-hiring-seasonal-workers-/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:39:35 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ramkumarapp</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/know-the-rules-for-hiring-seasonal-workers-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Small businesses hire seasonal help each year to meet the increased holiday demand from October to January. If you are thinking of hiring seasonal help this year, you must know the hiring rules.<br/><br/>21 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Control Unproductive Employees]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-control-unproductive-employees/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-control-unproductive-employees/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:04:13 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bafife</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/how-to-control-unproductive-employees/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Discipline should be consistent across the board. Treating employees differently is a quick way to head towards litigation. Instead, have a policy in place and follow that policy to the letter. Here are a few tips for how you can better manage unproductive employees and take back control.<br/><br/>36 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hiring for Your Business: Do You Need Background Checks?]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/hiring-for-your-business-do-you-need-background-checks/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/hiring-for-your-business-do-you-need-background-checks/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:34:38 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MMarquit</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/hiring-for-your-business-do-you-need-background-checks/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[When hiring for your business, you are trusting them with information and access to your business. This infographic shares information about the importance of performing background checks on potential employees.<br/><br/>24 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Tips For Welcoming Newly Recruited Employees]]></title>
<link>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/10-tips-for-welcoming-newly-recruited-employees/</link>
<comments>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/10-tips-for-welcoming-newly-recruited-employees/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:06:56 CST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bafife</dc:creator>
<category>Human Resources</category>
<guid>http://www.bizsugar.com/HumanResources/10-tips-for-welcoming-newly-recruited-employees/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[What if your business does not have a full-scale or in-house HR department? The task of making the new employee feel welcome in your business often falls on you, the business owner, or another manager. Here are a few tips for making your newly recruited employees feel right at home.<br/><br/>30 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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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 12:28:36 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/>24 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 22:31:57 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 11:28:45 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 14:38:21 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 14:50:43 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 01:06:17 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/>32 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 18:19:28 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 20:30:51 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 20:02:25 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 15:03:33 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 21:34:41 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 14:20:25 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 18:40:46 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/>39 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 23:47:48 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 07:52:59 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 22:41:24 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 16:04:09 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 16:14:45 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 03:36:22 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 19:06:49 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 22:48:52 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 18:32:57 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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