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Human Resources Human Resources Employ People Manage People Succeed at Work From Susan M. Heathfield, your Guide to Human Resources Vol. 12 No. 75 - ISSN: 1533-3698 June 2, 2011 Dear People: Do you have a problem with gossip at work? Does your workplace overflow with employees whispering, talking behind people's backs, and criticizing or making fun of employees who aren't in the room? Gossip is rampant, wide spread, and contagious in some workplaces. I would characterize those gossip-ridden workplaces as settings in which employees do not receive sufficient information about what is happening in the company. (This is one of the employees' five most important needs from work.) Gossip is also a characteristic of companies that fail to make their decision making transparent to employees. Read more... Do you know that I write a new blog post every day? Check out the blog in the center column on my home page. Comments, questions, suggestions? Email Me. Please forward this newsletter, in its entirety, to your colleagues, coworkers and friends, because you want to add value to their work and lives. Regards and wishing you and yours the best this weekend, Susan Do You Have - Need - an Exit Strategy? Need an exit strategy from your current job? On a collision course with your current workplace culture? How about a boss whose strategies and approaches you don't support? You may need an exit strategy. You can plan your own exit strategy or ask your company to help you create an exit strategy. Sometimes an exit strategy is essential to cut your losses or to remove yourself from a mismatched work environment. Read more... Stop Being Miserable at Work How to Make Your Current Job Work See More About:  exit strategies  quitting your job  employment termination Need a Sample Job Offer? You can present this job offer to the candidate you have selected for your open position. Use this new Human Resources sample job offer, only after you have considered these seven critical factors. You are wise to review these factors before you make a job offer. See my new sample job offer. It's perfect for early-career through mid-career job offers. Tips for a Successful Salary Negotiation Sample Human Resources Letters See More About:  job offers  hiring employees  job offer letters Become an About.com Guide to a Topic Do you have a dream about writing for publication? I've been writing and leading the Human Resources site for About.com since 2000. Hundreds of thousands of people have read my work and I regularly hear from readers that I am helping change workplaces. My goal. You can share my dream. About.com, a New York Times company, is looking for expert writers. Share your knowledge with a wide audience while making your own hours. Learn more about becoming a writer and topic producer for About.com. Here are our available topics. Best Talent Management Practices Talent management is just another one of those pesky Human Resources terms. Right? Wrong. Talent management is an organization's commitment to recruit, retain, and develop the most talented and superior employees available in the job market. Know what's necessary for strategic talent management? Think of talent management as a business strategy that will help you retain exceptional employees. Here are some best practices. Powerful Management Training The Bottom Line for Employee Retention See More About:  talent management  succession planning  employee development Human Resources Ads Human Resources HR HR Best Practices Job Interview Job Motivation Featured Articles Best Practices in Interviewing What HR Staff Can't - and Can - Share Should Gender Pay Equity Trump Actual Performance? Say No Thanks - With Care Crucial Employment Letters Most Popular HR Resources on the Site   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Susan M. Heathfield Human Resources Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Human Resources newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Human Resources Basics, Careers, Jobs Free Human Resources Policies, Samples Human Resources: Job Interview Tips Human Resources Job Descriptions Top 10 Human Resources Tough Questions   Follow me on: Advertisement