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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. 23 - ISSN: 1533-3698 February 23, 2012 Dear People: What's your stand on employees writing references on social media sites? A colleague found herself in a heated discussion about whether employees writing references on social media sites such as LinkedIn violated company reference policies that prohibit employees from providing references, or official references, for former employees and colleagues. It is an interesting question given that any employer reading a reference on LinkedIn can easily determine the referring person's employer. In my ongoing crusade to separate the personal and professional lives of employees, those of you who have read this site for any time can probably predict my answer. 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 Brilliant Leaders Convert Creativity into Innovation In this increasingly fast-paced era of competition for the next great idea, leaders must understand how to foster creativity and how to structure innovation if they still want to be a part of the business landscape of tomorrow. Perhaps Bill Gates said it best, "Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time." It takes a particular culture and leadership to turn creativity into saleable innovations. Find out more. Leadership Is Key in Change Management Creative Thinking Matters See More About:  creative thinking  innovation  leadership roles Tap Employee Discretionary Effort Are you interested in knowing how to tap employee discretionary energy? The fundamental building block to effective work production and customer satisfaction is people who work well together. People must be engaged in and excited about their jobs, and direct their energy and commitment to ensure happy customers. Find out how to tap employee discretionary energy. How to Write an Employee Recognition Letter Maximize Employee Satisfaction See More About:  discretionary energy  employee satisfaction  employee recognition Do HR Leaders Need Degrees? Do HR leaders need degrees? I vote on the yes side of this question because the field has become more competitive and looking at the colleagues with whom HR staff interact these days, most have degrees. I don't want HR staff less educated than their peers. But, many of you disagree with me. So, take a moment and vote in my poll. Find out more... Why HR Should Report to the CEO Find Jobs in Human Resources - Fast See More About:  human resources education  human resources degrees  hr roles 8 Tips to Improve Your Performance at Work Want to improve your work performance? These 8 simple, useful tips will help you improve your performance on the job every day - immediately. Find out more in my interview with executive coach and author, Jason Womack. Promote Your Personal Growth and Motivation Take Responsibility for Your Life See More About:  self-development  performance improvement  performance development Human Resources Ads Human Resources Healthcare Jobs Driving Jobs HR Training Innovation Featured Articles Make Your Current Job Work Reject Candidates - Right When Your Dream Is No Longer Your Dream... Sing the HR Carnival of Love Looking at Jobs in HR Management? Relationships Are Fragile   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Learn a New Hobby Are you thinking about taking up a new hobby? From chess to painting to birdwatching, this comprehensive list provides a wide variety of options, to suit all sorts of interests. 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