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In many companies, the human resource field has split, as traditional transactional and administrative HR functions -- payroll, benefits, training, etc. -- have been outsourced, reengineered, and automated, leaving HR professionals with more strategic responsibilities and roles. Recognizing this seismic shift, and informed by insights gained from the Ross School of Business Human Resource Competency Study with a global database of 40,000 HR professionals (the world's largest), Michigan's Strategic Human Resource Leadership programs are actively defining the future of HR.
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With the current economic condition wreaking havoc on many American businesses, what careers are the safest bets for weathering the storm? Mickey Matthews shares some answers.
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In State v. Lynch, 287 Conn. 464 (2008), the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld the criminal conviction of an employer who failed to pay wages. Littler Mendelson reveals more.
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Mercer explains how current turbulent economic conditions are exposing the need for stronger risk management.
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Are your employees empowered? Are they accountable? Do they fail to learn their jobs despite training and coaching? Jim Clemmer shares his recommendations for someone struggling to answer these questions.
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Patricia Wheeler shares the top five issues on Millennials’ minds as they weigh employment options.
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Negative workplaces cost North American organizations hundreds of billions of dollars a year in productivity. The negativity is a signal that the passion is lost. Arupa Tesolin shares her advice for spicing up your organization.
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Despite the importance of the temporary work force, many companies haven’t embraced outside help yet. Sean Ryan explains more.
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Hiring an overly ambitious employee may seem like a good idea. After all, they do have drive. But what you may soon realize is that same drive may be running you over. Charlie Wonderlic explains more.
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Are profits and stock prices still driving your business decisions? It might be time to revisit Nikos Mourkogiannis’s bold idea. Dr. Rosie Steeves helps define your purpose.
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