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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. 51 - ISSN: 1533-3698 May 1, 2012 Dear People: You had five significant articles and blog posts that were your favorites in April. Even after almost 12 years of writing this HR site, I am still learning month to month what is most popular with my readers. Sure, overall trends tell me a lot. You like sample policies, checklists, forms, and samples. You like anything that is new or different or that adds new approaches to your toolkit. Getting along with coworkers and bosses never loses popularity - because people are humans for all that is to love or not about that. Lately, sample HR letters are also high on your list. Your feedback (see below) is always welcome. But, the most popular in my newsletter are fun to look at every month. So, here are your favorites from April. Have a great week. Happy reading. Best Ever One Word Ice Breaker What's On Your Mind? How to Fire Your Bad Boss 40 Ways to Say Thank You at Work Top 10 Mistakes Managers Make Managing People 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 Make a New Employee Announcement How you announce a new employee's arrival sets the tone for his or her experience of your workplace. Your new employee announcement also sets the stage for the new employee's success with his or her new coworkers. Build your new employee's credibility and fit with a well-crafted announcement. Here's my newest sample, plus more. Welcome Letter for a New Employee Basic Employee Introduction See More About:  new employee orientation or onboarding  welcome letters  employment letters 5 Tips for New HR Professionals As the business world has become ever-more connected and fast-paced, identifying efficiencies is vital to success for any company. With increasing interconnectedness, the most important capital for the majority of companies in the Information Age is human capital. These five tips are for new HR professionals who want to build their foundation in HR. They also serve as reminders for seasoned professionals at any point in your career. Read the tips. The New Roles of the HR Professional You Know You're in HR When... See More About:  hr roles  human resources practices  strategic human resources You Can Make Their Day: 10 Tips for the Leader You can make their day or break their day. Your choice. No kidding. Other than the decisions individuals make on their own about liking their work, you are the most powerful factor in employee motivation and morale. As a manager or supervisor, your impact on employee motivation is immeasurable. By your words, your body language, and the expression on your face, as a manager, supervisor, or leader, you telegraph your opinion of their value to the people you employ. Does Your Workplace Inspire Motivation? 7 Ways to Foster Employee Motivation - Today See More About:  employee motivation  management effectiveness  clear expectations Best Ever One Word Ice Breaker Need a quick, no preparation ice breaker that works like a charm to break the ice in a meeting or training session? Highly adaptable, this ice breaker leads the participants right into the content of your meeting or training class. Here is my one word ice breaker and my suggestions about how to endlessly adapt this ice breaker to your participants' needs. My Favorite Team Building Icebreaker Meaningful Quotes Ice Breaker See More About:  ice breakers  team building activities  training activities Human Resources Ads Employee Benefits Employee Evaluation Employee Laws Employee Performance New Employee Forms Featured Articles How to Fire Your Bad Boss Thought About Stay Interviews? Employee With New Job Report Prior Boss's Horrible Actions? Help Employees Succeed Open Door Policy Sample HR Management Firsts   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. 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