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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. 72 - ISSN: 1533-3698 May 28, 2011 Dear People: Employees believe a lot of things that are not true about the workplace. I wrote earlier this month about what is - and what isn't - legally considered to be a hostile work environment. Bullying another employee, despite the many horror stories readers have posted on my site about bullying, is also not illegal in most states unless it involves discrimination against a protected class. I came across an article recently that discussed 10 workplace issues that many employees believe are covered by our legal system, but are not. To introduce you to my new Facebook page, check out the first link to the article at Glassdoor.com, a favorite site of many readers. While I'm sharing links to like this weekend, take a look at the new HR Carnival which is hosted by my colleague Jon Ingham, who writes one of my favorite sites that you need to read. Have a lovely Memorial weekend. I hope you are doing something that you love. I am - writing to you by the Lake Michigan shore. 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 Say No Thanks - With Care George Lenard calls them "Dear John" letters. Job searchers call them, "thanks, but no thanks" letters. Many HR folks call them rejection letters. Whatever you call them, do write them. But, write them carefully. What you write - or fail to write - in a rejection letter can get you sued, and more. Read more... Sample Job Offer Letters How to Write a Candidate Rejection Letter See More About:  rejection letters  employment letters  human resources letters How to Plan Your Recruiting to Ensure Successful Hires Do you select new employees based largely on an attractive resume and the candidate's performance at an interview? If so, you are missing the opportunity to use additional recruiting and screening methods that will ensure a superior hire. A good looking resume is often professionally prepared, or, at least professionally reviewed. A positive interview leaves all participants excited about the potential new employee. But, do these steps ensure a successful hire? An employee whose performance will exceed your expectations? Not likely. Read more... Recruitment Checklist How to Recruit and Hire Email Class See More About:  employee recruiting  recruiting planning  employee selection 10 Best Uses of Your Human Resources Job Searching Time Not finding the HR job of your dreams? Memorial weekend is a good time to take stock of your job search. These are the 10 best uses of your job searching time. They have the best potential to help you find that elusive HR job. Find HR Jobs - Fast How to Break Into a Career in HR See More About:  hr job searching  human resources jobs  job searching tips Need a Sample Manager Job Description? Interested in what a manager does? This is a sample job description for a manager. While all manager job descriptions need to be customized to meet the needs of the department or function they lead, this sample manager job description will give you ideas, job content options, and sample phrasing. You can use this job description in your organization. What Does a Manager Do? Job Analysis Supports Job Description Development See More About:  sample job descriptions  management roles  human resources samples Human Resources Ads Human Resources Infant Care Home Care Jobs Eye Care HR Officer Job Featured Articles Why Employees Should Emulate Hummingbirds How to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence Who Should Correct Hostile, Burping Employee? How to Deal With Rejection at Work Create a Motivating Workplace The Bottom Line for Employee Retention   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

The Cynical Girl: F@%k It Friday: Camping

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F@%k It Friday: Camping Posted: 27 May 2011 03:45 AM PDT It’s Memorial Day Weekend here in the United States. I am sure many of you have awesome plans that include the beach, nature, and camping. I haven’t been camping since Memorial Day(-ish) 1982. My parents were married. We drove down to Florida with a pop-up RV and camped at the Disney World campgrounds. I saw an armadillo. Epcot wasn’t even open. That’s not camping, right? You know who camps for real? Hippies. Homeless people. Refugees awaiting the right of return. Camping is not romantic. The food is never good. If I want s’mores, I can make them in my kitchen and there are fewer ants. I’ve never fished, either. I like the outdoors just fine. I like fresh air. I love animals — birds, deer, blah blah blah. I live right next to a gorgeous state park so I can enjoy nature from a distance. But I like to pretend that this is 2011 and humans sleep in beds. What am I missing? Why does anyone camp?

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