Human Resources: Hiring, Firing, & Training

Trouble at work? How to respond to allegations of misbehavior in the workplace. Use these tips in dealing with an HR investigator if you are accused of rules violations on the job.

Thousands of job postings are posted online daily, but what makes a job posting good? What needs to be in a posting to attract the right candidates?

Everyone at some time needs to take time out from their job for personal reasons. Teachers are no exception, but the responsibilities of working in a school make asking a little more complicated.

Is your job secure? Learn the warning signs that a layoff could be imminent. An insider reveals what HR isn't telling you about company downsizing.

FMLA is a job protection benefit afforded to many US workers through the Federal Government. But how do you get this protection? This is what we will cover here.

You've submitted your resignation, and now Human Resources requests an exit interview. Here's why you should say no and suggestions for how to decline. Don't get trapped in this no win situation.

My "Characteristics of the Ideal Employee" comes from 15 years' consensus of employers in a range of industries. These ideals can help you gain a job and earn promotions. See some added new tips!

Seven Modern Best Practices to Move Away from Outdated Methods

Tips from an HR professional about how the employee complaint investigation process works. What you need to know if you're being investigated or if you are filing a complaint of your own.

Abuse in the workplace should not be tolerated. Bosses have to respect and appreciate all employees. Watch out for early signs that your boss is abusive.

This hub suggests a sample training programme plan for a company to raise intercultural awareness among its management team.

If you are a new supervisor or manager responsible for hiring employees, you may want to learn more about screening resumes to save some time in your search. Here are the basics.

It's performance review time, and the boss has some less-than-glowing feedback about your work. Here's how to deal with negative or unfair job feedback like a real cowboy. Tips from an HR ranch hand.

I've been an employer who has had to pay unemployment benefits, and I have been a worker who collected them. This is what I learned from being on both situations at different times.

Determining what constitutes a fair compensation package can be a huge dilemma, particularly for small businesses with limited access to HR data.

How much of a raise should you get after one year with a company? A pay increase is absolutely appropriate to ask for after one year or even six months of work. Here's how to do it.