About Human Resources: Nix Political Discussion at Work; Personal Values

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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. 36 - ISSN: 1533-3698 March 24, 2012 Dear People: Values are traits or qualities that are considered worthwhile; they represent your highest priorities and deeply held driving forces. When you are part of any organization, you bring your deeply held values and beliefs to the organization. There they co-mingle with those of the other members to create an organization or family culture. Read more... Guest Writers Welcome Good news! The guidelines at About.com have changed and I can, once again, accept guest writers. The article must be exclusive to About.com online in perpetuity and guests must sign a work for hire that covers this. Topics must illuminate ideas and examples that are not already available on my site. I have additional guidelines which I'll share if you are interested. On a second subject, I am always looking for the opinions of professionals for my blog. Today's post is an example. Have an opinion you'd like to share or air? Email Me. 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 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 Sample Cover Letter for a Human Resources Manager Job Need a sample cover letter that you can use as a guide when you apply for jobs as a Human Resources manager? This sample cover letter follows best practices and highlights the special qualifications of the applicant. Read more... Why Resume Cover Letters Should Matter to Employers 5 Cover Letter Red Flags for Employers See More About:  cover letters  employee selection  candidate qualifications You Can Inspire Great Employee Referrals A Towers Watson survey found that 54% of the companies that participated had problems attracting employees with critical skills, despite the high unemployment rate. Of the surveyed companies, 37% report having trouble hiring top-performing employees. You can overcome the shortage of top performing employees. Find out what works. 10 Tips for Hiring the Right Employee Checklist for Success in Hiring Employees See More About:  employee referral programs  developing a candidate pool  employee recruiting Create a Work Environment to Encourage Employee Engagement Today may be my day to annoy some of my readers because my views about employee engagement are quite like my views about employee satisfaction - that it is largely something that the employee must find within themselves. But, employers do have a massive responsibility to provide a work environment in which employees decide to be satisfied and engaged. Read more... 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