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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. 63 - ISSN: 1533-3698 May 12, 2011 Dear People: Today, I'm starting a new management development class with about ten newer managers in my company. This is something that Human Resources professionals should be doing more often. We get mired in doing mandatory HR training - and believe me - I do this training, too, because it is essential. But, we largely ignore our magical opportunity to develop the skills of our managers, supervisors, and team leaders in a consistent way. I'm a huge believer in the power of internal, on-the-job training to enhance the skills of our organization leaders. But, the HR professional can contribute so much more... You know the strengths and weaknesses of your managers. You are committed to the mission, vision, and guiding principles of your organization. And, you know how much alignment on these issues will enhance your workplace. Why not consider a big chunk of your role to be skill development? Here's how I approach weekly management training. 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 week, Susan Sample Human Resources Director Job Description I'm definitely on a job description mission... The differences in the level of responsibility expected between the various HR staff roles fascinate me. So, do the differences between what an HR manager, for example, does in a smaller company as compared to an HR director in a large company. As always, you'll need to customize for your setting, but here are the basic roles of the HR Director... Forget HR Job Descriptions HR Recruiter Job Description See More About:  hr job descriptions  sample job descriptions  human resources samples Top 15 Characteristics of a Successful Mentor Gone are the days when assigning an informal buddy to mentor a new employee meant going out to lunch. These buddies generally had no mentor training and they were clueless about their responsibilities. When making every employee successful as soon as possible became the new norm, formal organization needs from a mentor grew. A formal mentor relationship can jump start the learning curve and help a new employee succeed. Read more... Mentoring and Baby Boomers Create a Mantoring Culture See More About:  mentoring  employee development  employee coaching How to Make a Job Offer You can expeditiously make a job offer in a way that builds relationships, saves time and paperwork, and reduces stress for both parties. After the grueling journey in recruiting a new employee, all of these are good results. Find out how to make a job offer. Tips for a Successful Salary Negotiation Salary and Compensation Trends for Forward Thinking Organizations See More About:  salary and compensation  salary negotiation  job offer Counter Offer When You Negotiate Salary When you negotiate salary with a job candidate, you can expect that he or she will make a counter offer to your first job offer. If the counter offer made by the prospective employee seems reasonable, most employers will counter with their own revised offer. Find out more about providing a counter offer. How to Ask for a Pay Raise in a Tough Economy Tips for Determining a Motivating Salary See More About:  salary and compensation  salary negotiation  job offer Human Resources Ads Human Resources HR Executive Resumes Sample Resume Job CV Sample Job Cover Letter Featured Articles Does Your Candidate Fit Your Culture? Empower Your Own Success What to Do About a Mean, Pushy Assistant? Never Stop Developing Employees Join Me on Facebook for More Sharing... You Can Successfully Negotiate Salary - Usually   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