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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. 128 - ISSN: 1533-3698 September 27, 2011 Dear People: Are you working more, enjoying it less, and dreading the time you spend most days at your work place? Regardless of the reason, whether you have a bad boss who injures your self-esteem or a passion to pursue a dream, it may be time to look at options. A dear friend, who was a mother of three and on welfare, went on to become a respected, highly paid motivational speaker. Another friend left HR to work in university career services and write websites and books. My family practice doctor is leaving her practice because she has always wanted to work in dermatology, and if not now - when? I started my adult life as a high school teacher, but dreamed of wider impact. Almost everyone I know who loves their work had to change course and pursue options. You deserve work you love. 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 5 Dumb Things Managers Do Want to know five dumb things that managers do that could be avoided with the use of a little common sense? We looked at ten mistakes managers make managing people earlier. These behaviors and approaches have common sense solutions, too. Here are five dumb things managers do and the recommended actions they need to take instead. 7 Tips for Management Success Readers Share Their Management Success Tips See More About:  management effectiveness  management roles  management development Cures for Negativity Your workplace is seething with hostility and negativity. No matter where the bad vibes came from, it's up to you to help make the atmosphere more positive, productive and supportive. As a manager, supervisor, or staff member, you usually do not control the situation that is causing the negativity. Perhaps no one in your workplace does. How you address negativity depends on whether you control it and how it started in the first place. The timeliness of your intervention also has an impact. Learn more. Tips for Minimizing Workplace Negativity The 5 Causes of Employee Negativity See More About:  workplace negativity  employee morale  communication 5 Critical Factors in Layoffs No one wants to be blindsided by an unexpected layoff. Employers do employees a kindness when they communicate about problems in the business as soon as they see sales weakening or government grants expiring. No matter the factors that may eventually require layoffs, employees - both the employees laid off and the employees you keep - fare better with early warning about problems. Here are five more critical factors. Best Practices in Layoffs Before You Do a Workforce Reduction See More About:  layoffs and downsizing  when employment ends  keeping your job Ask for a Raise in a Tough Economy Interested in asking for a pay raise during these tough economic times? You can, but follow these guidelines for best success. You need to be sensitive to the state of your business or non-profit... Tips for a Successful Salary Negotiation More Salary Negotiation Tips See More About:  asking for a pay raise  making more money  market pay Human Resources Ads Human Resources HR Management HR Administration HR Benefits HR Excellence Featured Articles How to Tackle Annoying Employee Habits and Issues Contracts Are About Trust How to Deal With an Obnoxious Teen at Work? Free Job Descriptions and Employment Samples Impact of Healthcare Act Underestimated How Does a Pay Grade Work?   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. 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 Advertisement