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- the discipline of managing people in an organization.
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- Employee Handbook - Policies And Procedures
- This handbook was developed to provide you with an information resource for common questions and concerns. If you have questions or concerns about the policies outlined here, you should contact your manager or Human Resources. The policies stated in this handbook are subject to change at any time at the...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Framework For Supporting Human Resources Systems
- Two Aspects of human resources systems in school districts are treated in this framework: the enabling environment that defines the context and organizational culture within which everyone works and the operating environment of human resources policies, practices and procedures. Leadership works to ensure that the organizational context and environment for...
- White papers 2004-03-12
- Human Resources Representative
- The Human Resources Representative job description template includes the following job summary: Provides advice and counsel to managers, supervisors, and employees as to Division Human Resources policies and procedures and employee benefits. Listens to employee problems and provides feedback to functional managers to ensure corrective action is taken. Provides feedback...
- Tools & templates 2007-09-09
- Lucas Group Appoints New Human Resources Director
- ATLANTA -- Lucas Group, an executive search firm, recently appointed Kelly Stewart as the Director of Human Resources at Corporate Headquarters located in Atlanta, GA. As Director, Kelly will provide strategic HR leadership, develop and implement human resources policies, programs and services including retention, legal compliance, employee benefits and...
- Research articles 2007-11-26
- Brush Wellman Names Richard Chesnik as Corporate Director of Human Resources
- CLEVELAND--BUSINESS WIRE--March 26, 1999--Brush Wellman Inc. (NYSE:BW) today announced that Richard Chesnik has been named Corporate Director of Human Resources. Mr. Chesnik will be responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of human resource policies, procedures and programs that are responsive to the business needs of the organization and the...
- Research articles 1999-03-26
- The Purpose Of Human Resources
- Human Resource concepts and techniques can be valuable to all managers as long as they are structured and implemented correctly. HR is responsible for a variety of activities such as staffing needs, hiring employees, employment verification, recruiting, guiding managers with performance issues, and ensuring personnel and management practices conform to...
- White papers 2008-03-28
- Janice Fox named vice president, human resources director for First
- Janice Fox has been named vice president, human resources director for First American Bank. Her responsibilities include staffing for all First American locations, as well as managing policies, procedures, payroll and benefits administration.
- Research articles 2006-01-25
- The Importance of Human Resources Audits
- Most employers have gone to tremendous expense and effort to create scores of human resources policies, practices, and procedures that comply with the law and are consistent with their organization's corporate culture. This can include, for example, employee handbooks, administrative guides for managers, performance management systems and guidebooks, succession planning...
- White papers
- Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace
- Drug and alcohol abuse is a serious workplace issue. Of the 16.7 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older, 12.4 million (74.3%) were employed either full or part time, according to the U.S. government. More than one in three (38%) workers between the ages of 18 and 25 are...
- Articles 2007-03-27
- Observing Health and Safety at Work
- Regardless of size, all businesses have a legal responsibility to protect the health and safety of their employees and visitors to their workplaces and offices, and a range of federal and state laws exist to ensure that responsibility is met. This article explains the main steps you must take for...
- Articles 2007-06-26
- Career Profile-Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Management HRM is a general term used to describe the task of managing an organization's employees or human resources. HRM Professionals oversee employee related functions such as benefits, compensation, career development, training, hiring, termination, and discipline measures. There are two types of HR professionals: The Generalist and the...
- White papers 2005-07-31
- OPM proposes new leave policies for pandemics, family care
- The Office of Personnel Management proposed regulations on Wednesday that would make it easier for federal employees to take time off to care for family members who have been exposed to dangerous communicable diseases or wounded in combat."It's a very generous federal benefit, and it's one that makes us a...
- News items 2009-08-27
- Abel, Horwitz veeped.(Dana Sehulof Abel and Jody Horwitz promoted at Warner Bros.)(Brief Article)
- HOLLYWOOD The WB has announced the promotions of two key corporate execs: Dana Sehulof Abel has been upped to VP of financing and accounting, and Jody Horwitz has become VP of human resources. Abel, who joined the WB's finance and accounting department...
- Research articles 2000-03-06
- E.J. Del Monte Corporation hires Kelly Chase and promotes Maureen
- The E.J. Del Monte Corporation hired Kelly Chase and promoted Maureen Malec at the Marriott Airport in Greece. Chase was hired as director of human resources and is responsible for all policies, procedures, employee relations, management development, training certification, salary administration, benefits, communications and safety. Malec was promoted to sales...
- Research articles 2008-03-11
- Planning Internal Marketing
- While most companies allocate resources to understanding and communicating with their external customers, few make the same investment in time, energy, and money in communicating with their internal customers—their employees. Internal communications is traditionally viewed as the sole province of the Human Resources department, but it's essential to recognize the...
- Articles 2007-11-21
- Nipping Workplace Bullying in the Bud
- Bullying is a major problem in workplaces all over the world. A recent study estimated that approximately one in six U.S. workers had directly experienced bullying within the previous year.Although there is no legal definition of bullying, it is generally defined as " repeated, mistreatment of one or more persons...
- Articles 2007-06-07
- Orienting New Employees
- Most of us remember our first day at school when we felt unsure of ourselves and of the "rules." Although we are now adults working in "grown up" professional environments, many of the same emotions resurface when we enter a new role or organization.In order to help new employees overcome...
- Articles 2007-10-08
- Five Warning Signs of a Problem Overachiever
- Is someone on your team working themselves — or others — into the ground? Here s how to nip it in the bud before a serious problem develops. ...
- Articles 2007-11-26
- Preparing for the Future
- Succession planning is preparation for the future—understanding what the future demands of the market will be and preparing the people in your organization to meet them. Many organizations find it challenging enough to meet present demands, but, in terms of people development and organic growth, such planning is critical to...
- Articles 2007-10-24
- The HR Professional's Writing Challenge
- The Internet and pervasiveness of electronic communication has added a new dimension to the skills required of HR professionals--tech writing meets human resources. There are policies, procedures and handbooks, if not training manuals, to be written and distributed. This article outlines a process for accomplishing those goals. The point...
- White papers 2000-10-20
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