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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. 13 No. 38 - ISSN: 1533-3698 March 29, 2012 Dear People: No matter your job or your workplace, dealing with people effectively is a must for success. Dealing with everyday people successfully will make work more fun and inspiring. Dealing with people is both a joy and a challenge. But, dealing with people successfully is the most significant factor determining whether you will have the impact and influence you need to accomplish your mission at work. Dealing with people effectively is a skill that you can learn. Here is how you can become the most successful at dealing with people at work. 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 Why You Need a Fraternization Policy Do you think you need a fraternization policy? Also called a dating policy, a workplace romance policy, or a non-fraternization policy, I've avoided them because I believe that an employee's private life is just that - private. Here's the problem. Employees want some direction about what is acceptable workplace behavior. So do employers. Find out more... The Scoop on Love Contracts Hostile Environment Claims - Not Limited to Sexual Harassment See More About:  workplace romance policies  interpersonal relationships  sexual harassment Honor the Social Media Privacy of Job Searchers What do you think about employers asking their prospective employees to share their private passwords to their personal social media accounts such as Facebook? I have told employers for several years that this is a bad practice since it potentially alienates your best candidates. It also breaches the line I draw that separates employee work and private lives. Find out more. Do You Snoop Online On Job Applicants? Manage Social Media Job References See More About:  social media  background checks  recruiting online Don't Dump - Delegate Delegation can be viewed as dumping by the employee who receives more work to do. In a recent meeting with a young employee, she complained that, while she was extremely interested in more responsible work and taking on new challenges, she felt that her manager was just giving her more work to do. Read more... Secrets of Leadership Success What Does a Manager Do? See More About:  delegation  leadership styles  employee involvement Nix Political Discussion at Work What's your belief about political and other potentially inflammatory discussion in the work place? I've debated this question with colleagues and readers for years. While some feel that adults can maturely discuss issues and candidates without harming work relationships, others aren't so sure. 2012 is potentially the most divisive year in history because of the widening gap in U.S. political beliefs and support. You might as well set the expectations early in your workplace. Here's what I recommend. What do you think? Personal Courage and Conflict Resolution at Work Provide Feedback That Has an Impact See More About:  politics at work  conflict resolution  management effectiveness Human Resources Ads Human Resources Human Resources Jobs Employee Rights Human Resources Law Job Human Resources Featured Articles Stories to Tell Sample Cover Letter for a Human Resources Manager Job What Must HR Communicate About an Employee Complaint? Sample Paid Time Off Policy Coaching for Improved Performance Cell Phone Policy Sample for Workplaces   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 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