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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. 75 - ISSN: 1533-3698 June 26, 2012 Dear People: When you make changes in your organization, certain factors are critically important for successful change. These are the big five when successful change management is achieved. effective communication, full and active executive support, employee involvement, organizational planning and analysis, and widespread perceived need for the change. Implementing your change in an organizational environment that is already employee-oriented, with a high level of trust, is a huge plus. See more about managing change. 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 How to Make Strategic Planning Work Depending upon your experience of strategic planning, you either hate strategic planning and think it is a waste of your time or you think it's a great tool for organizational alignment and goal setting. I've seen both and I've participated, unfortunately, in both. It doesn't have to fail. Learn more... Strategic Planning Pitfalls - to Avoid Build an Organization Based on Values See More About:  strategic planning  vision statements  mission statements Do You Hate HR? I had had an interesting discussion with a client, to whom I had recommended hiring an HR Director, and she asked me that question in regard to her staff. She said, "Do they 'really' want an HR Director? They should be careful what they wish for. After all, everybody hates HR." Do you? The New Roles of the HR Professional You Know You're in HR When... See More About:  human resources  human resources careers  interpersonal relationships The HR Department and Profitability The role of the Human Resources department is the subject of much discussion in recent years. I've often argued that HR staff belong at the executive table helping with strategy and the business. But, this argument assumes that the HR staff are thoroughly immersed in the business of the organization and the financials. Read more... Develop an HR Business Plan 10 Tips to Get a Seat at the Executive Table See More About:  human resources new roles  human resources practices  job descriptions HR Weekly Roundup Here's a weekly roundup of what's new and notable on the site plus an occasional recommendation from around the web. Do Panty Hose Matter? Increasingly, young women no longer wear panty hose or stockings even with dresses or suits. Is this acceptable in the workplace? Chime in. 50+ people have expressed an opinion. See more. Human Resources Ads Human Resources Human Resources Jobs HR Jobs HR Planning HR Recruitment Featured Articles 10 Reasons Why Your Employees Hate You Are You an Employer of Choice? Believe What You See: Using Nonverbals in Hiring Want to Adapt Your Management Style? Conduct Powerful Job Interviews Need a Fun Ice Breaker?   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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.com Human Resources newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com 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