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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:50:01 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Importance of Cold Calling]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270339/The-Importance-of-Cold-Calling/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What you are looking for when it comes to HR employment and jobs for HR? When it comes to jobs, human resources has a lot to offer, and HR employment is quite important right now.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Interviewing Following Various Laws Including Discrimination]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270337/Interviewing-Following-Various-Laws-Including-Discrimination/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the past several years, a number of laws and regulations have been enacted to eliminate discrimination in the workforce. In many instances, these laws have removed a number of barriers that many people have faced while seeking gainful employment....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Does One Need to Get into the Career of Firefighting]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270338/What-Does-One-Need-to-Get-into-the-Career-of-Firefighting/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking about jobs, human resources might want to talk to you! HR employment is all about getting people in touch with what they want, and when you are looking at jobs for HR, you will find that there are many different things that you should look into....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Much Is My Job Satisfying?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270335/How-Much-Is-My-Job-Satisfying-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you in a place where you feel as though people with HR employment can't keep you happy? Are you concerned that jobs for HR are things that are not telling you anything? When it comes to jobs, human resources might have a lot to say about your current one, but it might not be telling you what you need to know....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Things You Must Avoid in the Workplace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270336/Things-You-Must-Avoid-in-the-Workplace/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you are looking for jobs, human resource or otherwise or whether you are definitely gunning for HR employment, you will find that jobs in HR are things that it can take some time to get. With jobs, human resources might be precisely what you need, or learning more about HR employment or jobs in HR can put you on the right path for what you are really trying to do....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Career Coach: Is It Right For You?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270333/Becoming-a-Career-Coach-Is-It-Right-For-You-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you someone who is interested in career training and how life coaching can help others? Is ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find HVAC Work and Employment Opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270334/How-to-Find-HVAC-Work-and-Employment-Opportunities/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Finding employment in the HVAC sector can be pretty challenging, especially in today's tough job market. However, that doesn't mean you need to give up on HVAC careers. There are still plenty of things you can do to improve your chances of getting good quality general jobs wi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Planning Ahead]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270330/Planning-Ahead/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you think about your future, what comes to mind? If you just drew a blank then you likely have a serious problem that needs to be resolved sooner rather than later. Planning for your future is a very tricky business, so let's start with the basics first....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Real World Myths and How They Work Against You]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270331/The-Real-World-Myths-and-How-They-Work-Against-You/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are looking at the available jobs, human resources might be something that you need to look into. HR employment and jobs for HR have a lot to do with the world as it exists now, but can you tell what is really out there from what you think is out there? When you are looking for jobs, human resources has a lot to say, but what do jobs in HR tend to tell us about the real world? When you are looking into HR employment, you will find that there is a lot that you need to know when you ar...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Fitting in at Work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270332/Tips-for-Fitting-in-at-Work/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Starting jobs for HR can be very intimidating. You do not know anyone there, the layout of the building is new, and the policies and procedures of the company are unfamiliar. This is enough to make anyone nervous about fitting in at the jobs human resources have to offer. However, it is not as difficult to become a member of the HR employment team as you might think....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting the Career Change Advice That You Need]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270325/Getting-the-Career-Change-Advice-That-You-Need/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are looking into jobs, human resources usually has a lot to say. Whether you are interested in HR employment or you think that jobs for HR are not for you, you will find that the more you look into the matter, the better off you will be....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Deal With Coworker Conflict]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270326/How-to-Deal-With-Coworker-Conflict/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It doesn't take having HR employment or even doing jobs for HR to tell you that coworkers don't always get along. A lot of HR employment is all about soothing over issues like this and whether you are interested in jobs for HR or not, you need to know a little more about it yourself. When it comes to keeping jobs, human resources has a lot to say, and the better you know these lessons, the better off you are going to be. If you want to enjoy the right kinds of jobs, human resources has some a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Promote a Great Business Relationship with Your Boss]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270327/How-to-Promote-a-Great-Business-Relationship-with-Your-Boss/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A great many books have been written on the subject of managers, and managing from many different points of view including how best to cope with the manager in your own working life. It is obviously a very topical subject....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working as an HR Assistant and What That Entails]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270328/Working-as-an-HR-Assistant-and-What-That-Entails/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The term Human Resources is rather a broad one which has reference to the management of human capital of any organization. And a HR assistant is one such professional working within this field that plays a vital role in any organization, company, or firm. HR or ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resources as a Career Option]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270329/Human-Resources-as-a-Career-Option/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A Human Resources recruiter is not only in charge of recruitment as the term is concerned. The job asks of the HR recruiter to travel around the country and campuses on the look out for some talented and good applicants. Then they also have to do the screening of...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Issues of Office Politics]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270323/The-Issues-of-Office-Politics/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why do you go to work? For some, work is a means of earning a living. For others, there is a great deal of personal joy and satisfaction one can derive from working in a particular career. Then, there is always the possibility of earning a lot of money while also enjoying your career....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Choosing the Right Job for You!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270324/Choosing-the-Right-Job-for-You-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you are looking into HR employment or you are tired of searching for jobs for HR, you will find that there are a lot of different types of employment out there. When it comes to jobs, human resources can point you in a number of different places, but what happens if two jobs come up that you are curious about? HR employment can come in a variety of different shapes and sizes and when you are looking at jobs, human resources can have precisely what you are looking for. Whether you are ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming an HR Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270322/Becoming-an-HR-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An HR Manager is a very crucial position in any organization. The person is responsible for various functions and bridges the gap between prospective employee and employer. Furthermore, he/she is responsible for keeping a track of all employees and of the daily activities of the Human Resource department. The incumbent also looks after the general administration of the organization in some cases. But the primary responsibility of any HR Manager is to oversee the entire recruitment process and...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Interviews - Nailing it on the Basics]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270318/Interviews-Nailing-it-on-the-Basics/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ever heard the phrase that the more things change the more they remain the same? Well, when it comes to interviews, there are certain things that you must adhere to as an interviewee. In case you are sitting on the other side as the interviewer, it is important that you also take a look at these basic aspects of the interview as these help bring out certain aspects of the candidate that would eventually make them incompatible with the organizational culture. These aspects can make the differe...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Second Interview is all about the Presentation!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270319/The-Second-Interview-is-all-about-the-Presentation-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations are in order, if you have been invited to a second interview which is all about the presentation. It is important for getting any of the human resources jobs especially ones that work into human resources careers or long-term human resources employment. No doubt, you will be asked to give a presentation to the interviewers that should showcase your knowledge and keep them interested in your presentation, as it applies to all different personality types....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for Preparing for a Second Job Interview]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270320/Tips-for-Preparing-for-a-Second-Job-Interview/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Landing a job in a competitive employment world is not always easy. Making through the resume and application section and into a personal interview is a great accomplishment. Making it to round two of the interview process is a very good indication that you are being seriously considered for human resources jobs. Therefore, the competition even gets more intense. The impression made during a second interview typically determines whether or not you actually get the human resources jobs. Thus, ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find a Human Resources Job Internship]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270321/How-to-Find-a-Human-Resources-Job-Internship/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even though the field of human resources seems to be something that is always changing, it is an exciting and rewarding job to get into. Jobs that are boring and dull are not jobs that will keep long-lasting employees. Luckily, thos...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Effective Resume and Cover Letter Tips for a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270316/Effective-Resume-and-Cover-Letter-Tips-for-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alright you're going to make application for human resources employment, and know that you will be waiting for a call to come in for an interview. Of course when you make out your resume and your cover letter you always try to be energetic, confident and enthusiastic, but never egotistic, pushy nor aggressive. Tall order?  You bet!...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Closing the Interview and Getting the Offer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270317/Closing-the-Interview-and-Getting-the-Offer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Congratulations, you've put in a good resume and cover letter for a position for human resources employment, and you've been called in for an interview. The interviewer basically handles most of the questions during the interview. However, you need to close the interview in such a manner that proves that you can be gently assertive but never aggressive....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Training Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270314/How-to-Become-a-Training-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Training Managers are very important to the development of a future employeeÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½s contributions to their workplace and ultimately to the success of the company that hires them. These kinds of managers are the ones responsible for screening applicants before they can even be considered to hold a position. But they're not just merely the weed cutters; they're a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Find a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270315/How-to-Find-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for human resource jobs then there are many things that you need to do in order to be successful with your endeavors. These things include building an excellent resume, having a college education, fin...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an EAP Advisor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270312/How-to-Become-an-EAP-Advisor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[EAP stands for Employee Assistance Programs. These are sets and packages of benefits that are offered by companies to their employees, in addition to the more common medical and dental plans. EAPs are designed to help employees cope with various types of personal problems that could affect their careers adversely. The mechanisms offered usually include assess...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Technical Recruiter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270313/How-to-Become-a-Technical-Recruiter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Even amidst the burgeoning unemployment rate in the United States, and the rest of the world for that matter, there are still companies that offer employment to qualified professionals. Usually, these companies belong to the information, communications, and technology industry that continue to be a source of ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Staffing Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270310/Becoming-a-Staffing-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A staffing manager is a person who is recruited by an employment agency which works along with companies for filling up job related vacancies. Some of the duties of the staffing or HR manager are as follows:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Consultant Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270311/Human-Resource-Consultant-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The task of HR consultants is to provide the services that are required by all the companies. In fact, there are a lot of companies that fail to meet their in house requirements when it comes to the desired expertise or scale. This is when they get in touch with the HR consulting agents who are either independent consultants or belong to other firms which a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Write a Cover Letter for a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270308/How-to-Write-a-Cover-Letter-for-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Often, the cover letter to your resume can make or break your application for the human resources job of your dreams. It can either pique or deflate the prospective employer's interest such that your resume will not even have the benefit of the doubt....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Write a Resume for a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270309/How-to-Write-a-Resume-for-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When writing a resume for human resources jobs, the ultimate goal is to arouse the interest of employersÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½nothing more, nothing less. To accomplish this, you must devote a good portion of your time towards crafting the best possible resume that will fit the requirements of the ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Start a Career in Human Resources]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270306/How-to-Start-a-Career-in-Human-Resources/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It is very easy for people to say that they would like a job in the human resources field. Those without prior work experience in this field or who know someone currently working in it, may be a little surprised to learn just how hard it can be. This is not to say that these ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Understand Different Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270307/How-to-Understand-Different-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many things that you can do to make sure that you understand the different human resource jobs you might be interested in doing. Working for human resources is a job that you will be very successful at if you have the righ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Network to Get a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270304/How-to-Network-to-Get-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nowadays, one of the best ways, if not the best way, to find a human resources job is to utilize your personal and professional networks. This is because most human resources jobs are unpublished, thus, these don't come into your general attention and knowledge. With a strong network, however, you may have an advantage in securing your desired ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Prepare for a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270305/How-to-Prepare-for-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many people have learned just enough about the human resources department of the companies they have worked for to want a position in that department for themselves. When it comes to such jobs, you have to know that there are many different positions within the department and not all have the same ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Help Finding a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270302/How-to-Get-Help-Finding-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are looking at doing any type of job, you are going to need to be sure that you have help finding the exact right type of job for you, and that you are going to be able to do the job successfully, without a lot of hassle and without a lot of problems. Finding the best source of employment for your needs is something that is going to be difficult, ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Interview for a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270303/How-to-Interview-for-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different types of jobs that you might find interesting, and when it comes to finding jobs in business, a human resources ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Recruiter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270300/How-to-Become-a-Recruiter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are interested in becoming a recruiter there are many skills and things that you need to acquire over a period of time. These things include an education, experience in sales, cold calling, business development, negotiation, computers, networking, and much more. There are many things that you need to be capable of doing if you want to be a successful recruiter....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Staffing Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270301/How-to-Become-a-Staffing-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many jobs, like sales employment jobs, in which you are going to be focusing all of your energy on making sure that you are able to rise up in the ranks and get to the higher pay scale and the higher pay grade. For many ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an Occupational Therapist in Jacksonville]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270298/How-to-Become-an-Occupational-Therapist-in-Jacksonville/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to finding a career that suits you, it is important to make sure that you are fully aware of what it is that you are looking to get out of your jobs. You want to make sure that you are only looking at ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Personnel Director]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270299/How-to-Become-a-Personnel-Director/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to all of the various positions within the human resource department, the personnel director is one of the most prominent positions. Even though you may find a lot of various human resource jobs open in your area, you may want to narrow your ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Administrator Job Profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270296/HR-Administrator-Job-Profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We all are aware of the fact that the HR section is one of the most important sections in any organization as it brings in effectual and result-oriented manpower to the organization. Only committed individuals can make a career in this HR field and if we talk about the job of an HR administrator, the responsibilities mount up. It is an HR administrator who takes up responsibility of maintaining cordial relationships betw...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Executive Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270297/HR-Executive-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hiring quality manpower is not always easy as each and every organization has a different set of parameters to evaluate the competence of the candidates who have arrived for an interview. One root part of the job description of an HR executive job being so very crucial is that its impact is and will be felt by the entire organization. Every HR executive must ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Four Ways to Show You Meet the Job Requirements]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270295/Four-Ways-to-Show-You-Meet-the-Job-Requirements/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So, you've found a job listing you feel is a perfect match. Now it's up to you to convince the company you are just what they're looking for. But if you think that there are at least a hundred other people like you thinking exactly same thing, you may need a bit of expert help to make your sales pitch stand out. Take the challenge of figuring what the recruitment officer has in mind for the position in question; the fact that he/she will be looking over several, possibly hundreds of applicati...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting an Edge on the Job Hunt]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270292/Getting-an-Edge-on-the-Job-Hunt/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you someone who is on the job hunt again? Maybe it is the first time that you have needed to look for a job in years, or perhaps you are simply in a place where you need to find something completely different from what you have been doing. Of course, you know that you need to get out there and to make an impression, but this is a time when you have to be extra bright. Competition for the jobs that you want are at an all time high and when you are on the job hunt, every advantage that you ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Make the Salary That You Deserve]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270293/Make-the-Salary-That-You-Deserve/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you are on the hunt for a new job or you are simply in a place where you would like to know what your options are, you will find that you are going to have to start thinking about your salary. When recession is on, you will find that there are a lot of companies that will start trimming off people who aren't pulling their weight and if you are upper management or at an executive level, there is a good chance that you might start feeling as though you have a target on your back! Becaus...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Selling Your Transferable Skills]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270294/Selling-Your-Transferable-Skills/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are in a place where you want to get a new job or when you are simply curious about whether you could get a job elsewhere, you are going to need to consider what your options are going to be when it comes to learning about your transferable skills. Transferable skills are the skills that will serve you well no matter what job you are in or what kind of work they are doing. Remember that when you are working in a recession that you need to consider how your skills translate to what th...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an HRIS Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270288/How-to-Become-an-HRIS-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human Resources Information Systems, abbreviated as HRIS, are tools employed in human resources management. HRIS integrate the data management capabilities of computer databases as a factor in the administration of human resources services. As companies grow larger and their employees grow more numerous, it becomes more and more difficult to track w...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become an HR Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270289/How-to-Become-an-HR-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you want to become an HR manager then there are many things that you must acquire over many years of hard work. These things include experience with many different work functions, the law, and more. There are many job requirements that you must be able to meet along with your personality and demeanor....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sometimes You Get The Right People But In The Wrong Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270290/Sometimes-You-Get-The-Right-People-But-In-The-Wrong-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the hardest things for a project manager to do is allocate his people according to their strengths and weaknesses. Some people thrive in certain situations, while others might not do as well. When this happens it can lead to problems within your project. It is important for the project manager to realize that it just might be a situation where you have the right people on board, but they are in the wrong jobs. It's like the old problem of trying to fit in square pegs into round holes. ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Laid Off? Avoid Some Common Mistakes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270291/Laid-Off-Avoid-Some-Common-Mistakes/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As much as we would wish otherwise, it is possible to be laid off from your job. This is true no matter what the current economic climate. Yes, during both good and bad times it is possible to lose one's job due to downsizing or other factors. However, the situation is often not as dire as some assume. Yes, the situation is most definitely a serious one but it is not one that cannot be handled or addressed. While some may panic at such a scenario, there is really no reason to do this. Instead...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Importance of HR Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270286/The-Importance-of-HR-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The basic desire for any organization is the smooth operation of its personnel. The success of an organization not only depends on the market and its competitors, but also through its focus on its employees. The employees at an organization are responsible for the growth or the downfall of any organization and should be monitored accordingly....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Importance of HR audits]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270287/Importance-of-HR-audits/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The Human Resources department is a department which represents the core of a business and its employees. The main goal of HR management is to make sure that all the employees in the organization are happy. HR takes care of the concerns of the current employees and oversees the hiring of new employees. HR also performs exit interviews on employees who leave the ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Starting Your Career as a Recruitment Consultant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270284/Starting-Your-Career-as-a-Recruitment-Consultant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One of the fastest-rising careers in the U.S. is that of a recruitment consultant. Many companies hire out individuals, or other recruiting companies, to seek out qualified, talented applicants to fill their vacant positions. A recruitment consultant is the person who does the research and interviewing to fit the right people into the right positions where they will thrive. Many professionals, with a specialization in a particular job or market, can easily adapt to starting a career as a recr...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Do I Need to Know When It Comes to Filing for Unemployment?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270285/What-Do-I-Need-to-Know-When-It-Comes-to-Filing-for-Unemployment-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With current unemployment at a terrifying 7.2 percent and experts projecting that it is going to get worse before it gets better, you may find that you are in the unpleasant position of contemplating unemployment. Unemployment can make your hunt for your next job a lot simpler, and it can relieve your mind of a lot of worries. If you are out of work due to no fault of your own, you'll discover that unemployment can help you keep going until your next employment opportunity comes along. What d...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Human Resource Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270282/How-to-Become-a-Human-Resource-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you love working with people and for people, then employment as a human resource manager may be the perfect position for you. As long as you have the right training you should have no problem finding the perfect kind of...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Labor Relations Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270283/How-to-Become-a-Labor-Relations-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The relationships between employees and employers have always been a delicate thing to manage. This became even more apparent with the introduction of organized employment unions, which then had enough clout to stand on more-or-less equal footing when it came to policy making with the company heads. In order to keep both sides happy, or at least content, w...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Benefits Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270280/How-to-Become-a-Benefits-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What is a benefits specialist? This is something that you have to completely understand before even attempting to apply for such types of employment. These jobs require that the professionals truly know what th...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Freelance Recruiter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270281/How-to-Become-a-Freelance-Recruiter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A freelance recruiter is someone who is hired by a business or corporation to find the best possible employees for the company. Generally, the pay is based on a percentage of the full-time salary of the candidates that are found for employment within the company. The great thing about this type of employment is that you can do it from the comfort of your o...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Become a Compensation Coordinator]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270277/How-to-Become-a-Compensation-Coordinator/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In today's wavering economy, many employees want to ensure that they are receiving every last money-saving benefit that their company offers. In the field of human resource management, this is where the position of compensation coordinator comes into play....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Be a Certified Human Resource Assistant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270278/How-to-Be-a-Certified-Human-Resource-Assistant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[People working for Human Resources are in charge of the most important part of any business or company. Their jobs include the employment of the people, maintenance, and the development of their staff which will greatly affec...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Be a Good Recruiter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270279/How-to-Be-a-Good-Recruiter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The title ''recruiter'' is very general, though to no surprise. Recruiters are people whose job it is to find and screen potential employees for recruitment into any company they are working for. As such, recruiters can, with the right knowledge, work for any company regardless of which industry they are part of. A recruiter for IT jobs can find work as a h...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[About Human Resources Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270275/About-Human-Resources-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you are wondering how a company stands on its own two feet, you might be thinking at first that the CEOs, president, and other key personnel are responsible for handling the operations of businesses. This is true, because if you trace the history of these companies, most of them involve these very people playing an important role in developing these businesses to what they are now....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Careers as a Recruiter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270276/Careers-as-a-Recruiter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to hiring new employees, companies rely on their recruiters to bring them individuals with the education and skill set required to do the job right. It is important for a company's employees to act in the right manner and to get the job done right the first time around. In order to make sure that the company succeeds and that the company saves money, a recruiter is hired to fill the jobs that are open within the company....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[About Human Resource Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270273/About-Human-Resource-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When it comes to any type of management position, it is important to make sure that you know just exactly what it is that you are getting into. Within the human resource department, there are many positions. If your goal is to someday find yourself in the position of being a manager of human resources, it is important to make sure that you are completely prepared. Management of this department deals with accepting applications from those who want employment with the company and from people wh...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[About Human Resources Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270274/About-Human-Resources-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For those who enjoy working with people and who love to help develop staff to be the best that they can be, a career in human resources may be the right kind of employment for you. Jobs such as these allow people to have steady and secure employment while helping their peers and coÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½workers. These careers are fast paced and are very progressive, which means that there is a lot of growth potential within the company or organization that you are working for....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employee Relations Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270270/Employee-Relations-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interviews workers to gather information on worker attitudes toward work environment...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employment Clerk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Interviews applicants for employment and processes application forms...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employment Interviewer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270272/Employment-Interviewer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interviews job applicants to select people meeting employer qualifications...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Advisor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270268/Human-Resource-Advisor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Provides establishment personnelassistance in identifying, evaluating, and resolving human relations and work performance problems...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Development Specialist]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270269/Job-Development-Specialist/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Promotes and develops employment and onÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½theÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½job training opportunities for...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Benefits Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270266/Benefits-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Manages employee benefits program for organization.Plans and directs implementation and administration of benefits programs designed to insure employees against loss of income due to illness, injury, layoff, or retirement...

Human Resource Advisor
Provides establishment personnel assistance in identifying, evaluating, and resolving human relations and work performance problems withi...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Personnel Recruiter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270267/Personnel-Recruiter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Seeks out, interviews, screens, and recruits job applicants to fill existing company job openings: Discusses personnel needs with department supervisors to prepare and implement recruitment program...
Recruiter
Interviews military and civilian personnel to recruit and inform individuals on matters concerning career opportunities, incentives, military rights and benefits, and advantages of military car...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working Your Way up to HR Executive Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270264/Working-Your-Way-up-to-HR-Executive-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Labor is one of the most important factors of production. Employees in an organization are an asset and human resource deals with hiring and training of employees. Human resource referred to as HR deals with optimum utilization of this factor of production. HR includes the following functions:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is an HR Generalist?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270265/What-is-an-HR-Generalist-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human Resources are vital to an organization's success. Effective management of human resources is necessary for all organizations in order to ensure that the right people are doing the right type of job in the organization. Since organizations are giving more and more importance to the management and development of human resources, need for people who can efficiently do this task is also increasing and therefore HR jobs are being offered by all organizations....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Consultant jobs in the HR department aren't your typical jobs!]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[There are all kinds of consultant jobs, but when you're looking at an HR job it's a different story. HR jobs generally deal with putting out the fires in the office. When co&amp;ndash;workers have issues with each other, it's the job of the HR dept. to step in. So if you're looking for consulting jobs in HR, you'll be consulting people on how to better react to difficult situations. You might want to begin with assistant hr jobs just so you get to know a little more about the field before you ent...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[If you're looking for a good director job, try the HR department]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270263/If-you-re-looking-for-a-good-director-job-try-the-HR-department/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many people have approached me with the inquiry: what's the best director position out there? Well, it's hard to say&amp;ndash;it's mostly based on your own personal preference, but I'd have to lean towards human resources. HR jobs have quite a few advantages. If you like working with people, jobs in HR give you plenty of time to work with all your colleagues. If you're not sure about taking on an HR job, just start with assistant hr jobs so you can get a better feel for what kind of work you'll ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Assistant Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270261/HR-Assistant-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every Organization wants to have in its employee list the most qualified and experienced people. This is where the HR department holds utmost significance as they are the ones who recruit and provide training. In the past there was no separate HR department but to permit a close relationship between all the employees of the organization irrespective of their levels has given birth to this completely separate department for staffing and training....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Administrator Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270260/HR-Administrator-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[HR section is the backbone of all the industries as it is the one who makes the employees available and allows the new entrants to be equipped with the overall working environment of the organization. The main purpose of an HR Administrator is to provide efficient and comprehensive administration support to the HR team of the organization. There are many online HR jobs which are gaining popularity these days....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Department Volunteering]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270258/Human-Resource-Department-Volunteering/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human Resource Department Volunteering is liable for performing the volunteering tasks under the umbrella of Human Resource Department.  The Human Resource Department is responsible for functions like employee training, development and payroll administration.  The responsibilities and roles of voluntary officers have undergone a sea change now&amp;ndash;a&amp;ndash;days as every organization is looking for that employee who can play a dual role &amp;ndash; a normal human resource manager and a volunteer ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Career: An Introduction]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270259/HR-Career-An-Introduction/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human resource workers are often asked what it is they specifically do. The answer lies in representing the needs of humans in a corporate setup.  Whether a human resource worker is a link between workers or employees within a large company, or employees and a small company, the job is the same &amp;ndash; to represent the people &amp;ndash; the humans....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Payroll Processing Work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270257/Payroll-Processing-Work/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Job Scope

Payroll processing work require timely and accurate compliance with HR processing requirements in respect of new hires, changes and termination of employees.  A payroll processing clerk assists employees and managers in governmental policy and procedures compliance.  Clerks usually do data input and maintain records for employees.  A clerk can act as a point of contact for employee inquiries.  One must be able to solve problems and offer solutions to issu...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Responsibilities in Human Resources]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270256/Responsibilities-in-Human-Resources/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human Resources Departments are the frontline for those seeking employment with any company.  The responsibilities of these divisions vary from one company to another, but usually include personnel who serve as the point of contact for payroll, employee insurance concerns, employee drug testing and usually are the keepers of personnel files for current and past employees.  Further, those in human resources bridge the gaps between upper management and employees.  When a department is seeking t...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Responsibilities of Human Resources]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270255/Responsibilities-of-Human-Resources/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human Resources' departments are the frontline for those seeking employment with any company.  The responsibilities of these divisions vary from one company to another, but usually include personnel who serve as the point of contact for payroll, employee insurance concerns, employee drug testing, and usually are the keepers of personnel files for current and past employees.  Further, those in Human Resources bridge the gaps between upper management and employees.  When a department is seeking...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Jobs help you help others]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270253/Human-Resource-Jobs-help-you-help-others/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human Resource or HR job opportunities exist at almost every business.  They are the people, in charge of taking care of people who take care of the business.  In other words, you need to have a desire to help others to succeed in human resource or HR job opportunities.  Often, you are dealing with changing their withholdings, explaining how to sign up for insurance, or questions about vacations or holiday pay.  It's all about them!...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resources are needed everywhere]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270254/Human-Resources-are-needed-everywhere/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Almost all companies are going to have someone who handles hiring, payroll, benefits and keeping track of personnel records, this is the purpose of legal HR jobs.  These jobs are essential for the proper running and staffing of any business including small businesses.  With small businesses, one of the owners handles it normally but as the business grows, it becomes necessary to look into HR recruitment jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resources Positions Becoming More Diverse with a Challenging Economy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270252/Human-Resources-Positions-Becoming-More-Diverse-with-a-Challenging-Economy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human resource (HR) jobs used to be some of the less&amp;ndash;desirable positions in many companies. They were considered to be boring, mundane jobs with little excitement and not a lot of variety to keep the position interesting....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Supervisor Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270250/HR-Supervisor-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you currently working in the field of Human Relations? Are you looking to move up in the industry and obtain an HR supervisory position?  This is an exciting growing field and one where you may be able to find many opportunities....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Manager Careers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270251/Human-Resource-Manager-Careers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The world is made up of bosses and employees, Human Resource Managers, are in between both, they provide businesses with quality employees by hiring the very best candidates.  They also know quite a bit about payroll and the laws regarding hiring practices and the different employment practices.  Human Resource Management positions are highly competitive and require many skills as well as a good education in business, human resources, and one of the other HR manager job requirements....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Specializing in Vice President Job Opportunities (HRCrossing)]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270248/Specializing-in-Vice-President-Job-Opportunities-HRCrossing-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Are you presently working in a managerial position in the field of human relations (HR)? Are you looking to make a vertical move within the industry and obtain an HR vice president job? Perhaps there is no opportunity to do so in your present company or perhaps you have been let go due to downsizing and now need to explore other options. Whatever your particular situation and whatever the reason, you have entered the throngs of job ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Manager Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270249/Human-Resource-Manager-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human Resources (HR) Managers oversee the personnel of a company or organization.  They mainly work for larger companies as liaisons between management and employees.  They maintain regulatory knowledge concerning personnel, and provide resolutions for conflicting employees.  They also manage employee files, recruit new employees, head special projects, perform background checks, train employees, and perform record-keeping....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Entry-Level HR Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270228/How-to-Get-Entry-Level-HR-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The first step on your journey to a successful human resources career is a well chosen entry-level position. It is therefore important to find HR jobs that will lead to promotions and high-paying roles in the future, as not all entry-level HR jobs are equal in this regard. You will need to do your homework, then, on the organizations you're planning to apply to. You'll also need to make sure that you meet the selection criteria provided by these organizations for their entry-level jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get Human Resources Assistant Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270247/How-to-Get-Human-Resources-Assistant-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human resources assistant jobs are HR jobs which are usually considered the first step in a human resources career. Human resources administration and management is a vibrant profession with a lot of variety. It requires high level communications skills, attention to detail, diplomacy, firmness, and accountability. If you want an HR career, you will usually need a bachelor'...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Workplace Equity: How to Manage Employees, Who are Also Family Caregivers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270246/Workplace-Equity-How-to-Manage-Employees-Who-are-Also-Family-Caregivers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With a growing number of Americans providing care for a loved one at home, businesses need to address this growing trend in a way that's equitable for employees and employers alike.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get HR Director Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270245/How-to-Get-HR-Director-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are always going to be certain things that you will need to do when you are looking for work.  When you want to find a job that suits you, you will need to be sure that the job you are finding has your best interests at heart meaning that your job will allow you to work where you choose to work and do what you would like to be doing.  There are many of these types of jobs, but if you are good at working with people, you'll find that ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting a VP HR Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270244/Getting-a-VP-HR-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A VP HR job is a top-level human resources position that can be difficult to obtain. This type of job is a management job of the sort that often involves helping to run larger human resources companies. Candidates for these positions must have extensive experience working in the human resources field and management, typically within a company. Many VP positions in the field are internally promoted, but those who are proven candidate...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The HR Manager: A Job Profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270243/The-HR-Manager-A-Job-Profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The management of human resources is critical to the success of any organization, whether it be a commercial company or a public body. This oversight involves dealing with issues involved in selecting and hiring employees, ensuring that employees receive appropriate professional development and training, and handling both the wide range of issues which affect all employees and the vast array of rules, regulations, and laws that govern employment in general....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Capital Development: The Key to Safeguarding Your Organization In Any Economic Environment]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270241/Human-Capital-Development-The-Key-to-Safeguarding-Your-Organization-In-Any-Economic-Environment/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Employee engagement is more than just a matter of job satisfaction. It can be loosely defined as the emotional connection an employee has with his or her job, organization, manager or co-workers that drives them to go the extra mile. Companies with engaged employees are attracting and recruiting the best new hires, successfully on-boarding them, accurately identifying their level of engagement or disengagement, and maintaining an environment to help retain the most val...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ten Top Tips for Getting an Entry Level Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270242/Ten-Top-Tips-for-Getting-an-Entry-Level-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The right entry level job can be your ticket to an excellent and well paying career in human resources.  So, knowing how to land one of these entry level jobs is really important to your future.  Here are ten top tips for getting entry level human resource jobs:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Top Ten Tips for Getting an HR Director Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270240/The-Top-Ten-Tips-for-Getting-an-HR-Director-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are always going to be a lot of things that you'll find important when it comes to getting a job. When it comes to human resources jobs in particular, it's going to be crucial to follow several critical tips so that you can be sure that the job you want is the one you actually end up getting. If you're able to follow these tips correctly, though, getting the ]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The HR Manager: A Job Profile]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270239/The-HR-Manager-A-Job-Profile/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you're looking for a good job, you probably already know that a job with room for advancement is a good thing. However, a job that is already at an advanced level is going to be even better, and if you're a hard worker and can figure out a way to make sure that you get the job done that you should get done, you'll find that a manager position might be right up your alley. Instead of starting small and trying to work your way up the ladder to a higher position, youÃ¢ï¿½ï¿½ll be able to benefit f...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weighing the Pros and Cons Before Saying Yes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270238/Weighing-the-Pros-and-Cons-Before-Saying-Yes/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Don't jump blindly into any old job or company without first asking questions and getting the kind of information that will help you make a better decision.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keeping Good Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270236/Keeping-Good-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you've got a good thing, you probably want to do all that you can do to ensure that you are able to keep it. Finding and keeping good human resource jobs can mean that you are able to find and keep a career that will be meaningful for you for years to come. With the right human resource job, you should be able to get the most out of your career and find ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Top Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270237/The-Top-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In many ways, human resource jobs provide candidates and job seekers with potentially more influence on a company's direction and future than the CEO. The best human resource jobs will provide a successful candidate with a direct hand on the recruitment and development of any employer's most strategically valuable asset &amp;mdash; their employees....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Outsourcing in Chicago]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270235/Human-Resource-Outsourcing-in-Chicago/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human resources can be a very integral part of any business. It doesn't matter what kind of business you are running, nor what you are doing with your business â€" what matters is how you look in the eyes of the public and how well your business succeeds. There are many ways to make sure that you succeed, but at the core of your success is going to be your employees. How they act, how they relate to others, and how they relate to the company is going to make or break you as a business. Therefor...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Getting Resources for Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270233/Getting-Resources-for-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you are applying for jobs and wining them, there are many things that you need to keep in mind. For jobs like human resource jobs, your resources end up being almost as important as your resume and interview. It is vital that you have a list of people who you can call on as resources for your human resource jobs. In order to get the job that you deserve and the job that you would most like to have, you need to be able to make the most of all parts of your resume, and the resources that y...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Applying For Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270232/Applying-For-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different jobs that are out there in the world today, and if you are a good employee you should be able to take your pick of the best jobs for your needs. However, there are a few things that you should know about each of the job categories, so that you can be sure you are going to choose the right job for you. Once you've found the job of your dreams, then it becomes important to make sure that you are able to apply for the job correctly, so that you have the best chance of ge...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Lowdown on Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270234/The-Lowdown-on-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Interestingly, human resource (or HR) departments are increasingly becoming the go-to places for job searches â€" both to find a job and to get a job. Whether online or in the real world, HR departments have become much more prevalent in the job-search limelight than ever before....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Duties of the Human Resource Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270230/The-Duties-of-the-Human-Resource-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The human resource management in several companies is in intense pressure to lay off people with the right spirit, rather than recruiting them today.  The article describes the daily chores and assignments that the human resource management has to fulfill, in the light of an undergoing recession....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Will the Upcoming Elections Affect Human Resource Executives' Jobs?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270231/How-Will-the-Upcoming-Elections-Affect-Human-Resource-Executives-Jobs-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Will the upcoming presidential election change things for human resource executives?  Yes, regardless of who wins.  Here's why.

Change Is on the Way

With Bush on the way out and either McCain or Obama on the way in, things are ready to change in a big way for those in human resources.  That's because there's likely to be a lot of legislation enacted that could have a major impact on HR executive jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Know when Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ and how Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½ to hire the right staff]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270229/Know-when-Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½-and-how-Ã¢ï¿½ï¿½-to-hire-the-right-staff/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Alice Waagen, Ph.D. is president and founder of WORKFORCE LEARNING LLC (www.workforcelearning.com), a leadership development company that since 1997 has provided managers and C-level executives with the skills and knowledge they need to build a more productive work environment.  Since earning a BS in Art Education from the New York State College at Buffalo, and MS and Ph.D. degrees in Art Education from the Pennsylvania State...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Counseling Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270226/Human-Resource-Counseling-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There are many different types of jobs in which you will work closely with people in any field. Jobs in human resources, like human resource counseling jobs, are jobs that can be fun and rewarding in just about any company or business....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ten Top Ways to Recruit Great Candidates in the Human Resources Field]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270227/Ten-Top-Ways-to-Recruit-Great-Candidates-in-the-Human-Resources-Field/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In this guide, you will be introduced to the ten top ways to recruit great candidates in the Human Resources field. Talent acquisition teams in today's business environment seek to obtain only the best employees for the positions that they have to offer. If you have a specific opening in your company, it is absolutely essential to ensure that you work to recruit a number of qualified candidates who meet the criteria for the position, and then work from the pool that you have developed. He...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HRCrossing Membership Provides Free Access to 90-Plus Niche Job Boards]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270225/HRCrossing-Membership-Provides-Free-Access-to-90-Plus-Niche-Job-Boards/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[HRCrossing Membership Provides Free Access to 90-Plus Niche Job Boards]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Global Human Resources Professional]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270222/Global-Human-Resources-Professional/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As economies become more globally focused, companies are finding it necessary to send some of their employees overseas.  This cross regional operation has facilitated the creation of new employment opportunities for human resource managers who wish to travel overseas. In line with the current trends, global HR jobs will continue to rise and qualified managers will be in demand....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resources Jobs in Demand]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270223/Human-Resources-Jobs-in-Demand/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you think that a position in human resources would interest you, this is one career that is in demand and will continue to grow at least through 2014. The need for personnel and management is growing quite rapidly and the digital systems that are being used today are making their mark. Whether you are thinking of the client aspect of the job or management, the time is right to find out what you can do to make a difference. Depending on the type of position that you are interested in, with ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Writing a Resume for Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270224/Writing-a-Resume-for-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An organization has a core purpose for which it is established. Normally the main purpose especially for businesses is to make profits. In order to make profits, organizations always look towards minimizing the cost of production and thereby making maximum profits. In order to achieve these major goals of profit maximization, the company has guidelines which are summed up as the vision and mission statements of the organization. These guide the organization in order to achieve its desired goa...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resource Jobs Are in Demand]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270220/Human-Resource-Jobs-Are-in-Demand/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The number of positions in human resources has increased tremendously over the years and will continue until 2014. As the need for personnel and management goes on growing, HR jobs would increase. If you are on the road of considering the client aspect or management in human resources, a job in the HR industry can make the difference to your life. If you are interested in a position in this industry and have the proper qualifications, your monthly pay packet could exceed $60,000. If y...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resources Job Market For 2008]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270221/Human-Resources-Job-Market-For-2008/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Any organization that hopes to thrive in the trying market conditions of a global economy has to have an effective human resources department to manage its employees in an organized manner. Personnel requirements planning, recruitment, and managing the benefits and payroll are some of the most important functions of a human resources manager. An aspiring human resources professional should have an undergraduate degree in a relevant academic field, good communication skills, and a grea...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Top Three Recommendations for Picking Employee Benefits]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270219/Top-Three-Recommendations-for-Picking-Employee-Benefits/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Selecting an insurance company to assist your employees with their day-to-day lives is a very important responsibility. You have to ensure that the company you select offers a policy that contains the key points you need to be covered. This will show that the insurance agent listened to your requests, considered them, and produced a package that covers your insurance needs. This also expresses the level of concern your agent has for you as you take the time to listen to his recommendation...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Taking a Break from Work]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270218/Taking-a-Break-from-Work/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Most of us feel the need to take a break at some point in our career.  This can prevent burnout and also help us sharpen our existing skills.  However, it needs to be a carefully thought-out decision and not one that leaves regrets in its wake....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Becoming a Payroll Clerk]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270217/Becoming-a-Payroll-Clerk/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A payroll clerk is required in every company as they perform some important tasks relating to salaries and benefits paid out to employees. Ensuring the accuracy of the paychecks and correcting the inaccuracies relating to the work statistics of employees are some of the duties of a payroll clerk. If you are interested in becoming a payroll clerk, consider getting yourself certified from the American Payroll Association. This association offers two options: the Fundamental Payroll Certific...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get a Good HR Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270214/How-to-Get-a-Good-HR-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In recent times, HR jobs and the professionals who perform them have gained greater recognition all over the world. People in HR jobs help an organization to get maximum productivity from its human resources. Human resources are among the most important resources in any organization, and managing human resources effectively will certainly help any organization to increase its productivity....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Profile:  The Human Resources Assistant]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270215/Job-Profile-The-Human-Resources-Assistant/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The human resources assistant has a major function in todayâ€ s corporate structure. Some of the major roles of HR assistants are to facilitate the hiring process of their company, collect and present facts and statistics related to the HR assets of their company, and report to the top management. Other than these roles, an HR assistant has to be proficient in general office tasks like managing the correspondence etc. To become an HR assistant, you must have a high school diploma. Computer ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Firing Is Fiery!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270216/Firing-Is-Fiery-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For most human resources professionals, hiring a new candidate is a jubilant moment. However, needing to fire one of their existing employees is one situation they pray hard to avoid getting into. Unfortunately, the need to fire an employee for the health of the organization is inevitable at times. In such cases, HR professionals are not left with a choice. However, firing an employee does not always have to be a bad experience....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employee Referrals: The Cost-Effective Way to Recruit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270213/Employee-Referrals-The-Cost-Effective-Way-to-Recruit/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The war for talent is rapidly escalating in the corporate world. In such times, when every HR department is battling it out to get the best talent for its organization, the struggle has certainly intensified due to the dearth of available talent. Accordingly, human resources professionals have started looking at new sources of talent, and employee referral schemes comprise one new source that is increasingly meeting their talent needs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Go Green and Recruit the Right Talent]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270211/Go-Green-and-Recruit-the-Right-Talent/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''Going green'' is a hot topic today, not just among companies but also among talented professionals.  Companies are realizing that more young people and experienced professionals are turning towards environmentally responsible employers.  Most of them feel a sense of pride in representing green companies.  As this trend catches on globally, human resources professionals are playing an important role in spreading ''greenness'' from the ground up in their companies....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Get an MBA for That Competitive Edge]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270212/Get-an-MBA-for-That-Competitive-Edge/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you're a professional who is seeking more responsibility, better pay, a more gratifying work/life balance, or a move up the ladder in management, acquiring a Master of Business Administration (MBA) might be a smart move.  Depending on many variables, including which school you attend, your prior experience, and whether you enroll in a full-time or part-time program, your time spent in an MBA program can become your competitive and strategic advantage in the business world.  It can also tra...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Exit Interviews:  Useful Tips for HR Managers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270208/Exit-Interviews-Useful-Tips-for-HR-Managers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An exit interview is a meeting conducted between a departing employee and a human resource manager or any company representative of an organization to discuss the reasons for an employee's resignation.  This article presents some tips for human resource managers and employers to carry out the process smoothly....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Recruiting the Right Candidates Successfully]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270209/Recruiting-the-Right-Candidates-Successfully/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[An HR professional plays different roles for an organization. A human resources professional publicizes good things about the organization and effectively markets the strengths of the organization. Above all, HR professionals bring in the best talent available to speed up the organization's growth path. The following article includes some top tips to help the HR professional recruit the best candidates in less time and with less effort....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Write a Human Resources Resume in a Recession]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270207/How-to-Write-a-Human-Resources-Resume-in-a-Recession/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Everywhere you turn these days you hear about how the economy is headed for, or is already in, a recession. The newspapers, magazines, television talk shows, and online articles all make it sound like you are going to go broke any day unless you ''recession- proof'' your finances. One of the main recommendations consistently made for recession-proofing your family's finances is to have plenty of savings on hand. The next most important recommendation out there is that you should have your res...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Resume Writing Tips for HR Professionals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270206/Resume-Writing-Tips-for-HR-Professionals/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The following article highlights nine important areas of focus for human resources professionals composing resumes.  The author emphasizes demonstrating potential contributions to a prospective employer and addresses how human resources professionals should approach and present certain aspects of their work during a recession....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Small Business HR Directors Going Extinct?  Or Did They Ever Exist?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270205/Small-Business-HR-Directors-Going-Extinct-Or-Did-They-Ever-Exist-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[These days, it seems that most small businesses lack HR departments.  Unlike big corporate empires like Google and Starbucks, many small businesses lack a central department or person who is fully dedicated to handling human resources-related issues for employees.  With experts reporting that HR tends to be a more costly expense for a small company, many small businesses are opting to outsource HR needs or delegate them to management with the use of human resources software....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Preventing Employee Dust-Ups: The Employee Relations Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270188/Preventing-Employee-Dust-Ups-The-Employee-Relations-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[After graduating from college, I landed my first job in the ''real world.''  While the transition required some adjustments &amp;mdash; from a personal and professional perspective &amp;mdash; it was relatively painlessâ€¦at the beginning.  Soon though, I was thrust into the oft-talked about realm of office politics.  Cue the human resources professional &amp;mdash; after all, the job of the human resources professional is to prevent or resolve such conflicts.  Unfortunately, my company had no such employe...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Resume Advice:  Hot Tips for an HR Job Interview]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270189/HR-Resume-Advice-Hot-Tips-for-an-HR-Job-Interview/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Composing a strong HR resume is important for any HR professional's employment outlook.  After doing some of my own research, I've come up with some helpful hints you can use for your next HR resume.  Hopefully, a great HR resume will help you on your job quest....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Going HR?  How to Gear Your Resume toward Human Resources Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270190/Going-HR-How-to-Gear-Your-Resume-toward-Human-Resources-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Today many professionals are finding themselves reevaluating their careers and switching to more promising and secure job industries.  Many professionals from the real estate, financial services, and automobile manufacturing industries are becoming vulnerable.  Professionals who are interested in switching gears and going into the human resources industry, which includes HR director, hiring manager, and payroll-related jobs, need to make sure their resumes reflect certain guidelines.  HR ...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[If Human Resources Were an Animal...?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270191/If-Human-Resources-Were-an-Animal-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human resources is in many ways the field that trumps all other fields.  No one gets a job without you, and no one loses a job without you.  In many ways, an HR job is invested with more power than a CEO....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Job Profile:  What You Need to Know about Being an HR Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270192/HR-Job-Profile-What-You-Need-to-Know-about-Being-an-HR-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[HR managers work hard in the HR sector; their duties are among the most important in the HR industry.  Below, I've outlined what an HR manager's job duties entail and what the future holds for HR professionals....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Day in the Life of an HR Star]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270193/A-Day-in-the-Life-of-an-HR-Star/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Like most recent college graduates, Kylee Cannon had no idea what she wanted to do with her life.  She considered interior design, fashion merchandising even dental hygiene, but like 90 percent of Americans, Kylee fell into a job that was far different from what she had imagined for herself back in college.  Luckily, Kylee loves her human resources job, but if youâ€ re like me, you probably have no idea what someone in the HR industry even does, what an HR job entails, or even how to go about g...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Write an HR Resume: Crafting Your HR Resume the Right Way]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270194/How-to-Write-an-HR-Resume-Crafting-Your-HR-Resume-the-Right-Way/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Before you submit your HR resume, be sure to pay attention to details, highlight your strengths, and include unique work experiences. By doing so, you'll be well on your way to crafting an HR resume that will land you your dream HR job....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Get â€" and Keep â€" a Job as a Human Resource Manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270195/How-to-Get-â€"-and-Keep-â€"-a-Job-as-a-Human-Resource-Manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A human resource job takes a special kind of person to do the job right.  Do you think you have what it takes?  This article provides human resource professionals, or professionals looking to get human resource jobs, with some tips on how to get a job as a human resource manager. Be sure to pay heed to the section ''Keep Your Job as a Human Resource Manager by Not Doing This.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[3 Tips for Effectively Transitioning into the HR Field]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270196/3-Tips-for-Effectively-Transitioning-into-the-HR-Field/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A lawyer, a minister, and a real estate broker all walk into a roomâ€¦

While this may sound like the beginning of a joke, it isn't a joke at all.  Each person â€" the lawyer, the minister, and the real estate broker â€" was trying to land a job in the human resources field.  And eventually, every one of them did.  So, how did these three professionals, with seemingly no relevant experience between them, eventually obtain human resources jobs?  By remembering three simple steps.  Read...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Can You Benefit as a Benefits Manager?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270197/How-Can-You-Benefit-as-a-Benefits-Manager-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In this article, you'll discover what certifications are needed to become a benefits manager, what a benefits manager's responsibilities are, and what the current job market looks like.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Topping the HR Charts:  Human Resources Jobs and Salaries Increase]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270198/Topping-the-HR-Charts-Human-Resources-Jobs-and-Salaries-Increase/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[HR professionals are gaining new ground in the job market today.  While many industries are experiencing economic woes, HR professionals are seeing job and salary increases.  HR assistants, recruiters, and trainers should be set to look forward to a bright future in the HR job sector....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Pep Rally: Putting Some Spirit into Human Resources]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270199/HR-Pep-Rally-Putting-Some-Spirit-into-Human-Resources/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[So you want a human resources job?  Well, let's talk about what an HR job entails.

The typical human resources employee is responsible for a variety of activities, and one of the most important is staffing, including deciding whether to fill positions with contractors or to recruit, hire, and ultimately train the best candidates for the positions....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Watch Out HR Professionals, Europe Wants Your Company's Employees!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270200/Watch-Out-HR-Professionals-Europe-Wants-Your-Company-s-Employees-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In many ways, human resources professionals mold the direction of a company and have a hand in creating its heart and soul. After all, one of the job responsibilities of an HR professional is the hiring of personnel and the oversight of employee relations.  Essentially then, the human resources professional's role is to make sure the company functions appropriately....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Want a Career as an HR Director?  Hereâ€ s What Not to Do.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270201/Want-a-Career-as-an-HR-Director-Hereâ€ s-What-Not-to-Do-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What follows is a cautionary tale about what not to do if you want a career as an HR director.  Also, read about how to find a job as an HR director and about the salaries HR directors can expect to earn....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don't Eat Soup with a Fork: Etiquette Tips from HRâ€ s Own Miss Manners]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270202/Don-t-Eat-Soup-with-a-Fork-Etiquette-Tips-from-HRâ€ s-Own-Miss-Manners/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In this article, you'll discover how Colleen Rickenbacher took her passion for people and turned it into an HR etiquette business.  Today, after opening her own business and receiving numerous awards, she continues to thrive in the HR industry....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[2008 Witnesses Increased Outsourcing of Human Resource Jobs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270203/2008-Witnesses-Increased-Outsourcing-of-Human-Resource-Jobs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Human resource jobs are being outsourced at a steady pace, and a new study predicts human resource outsourcing will increase in 2008.  Some human resource jobs are more likely than others to be outsourced. Regardless of the benefits or drawbacks of human resource outsourcing, the trend is making waves....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Directors, Hiring Managers Expect Job Hiring Slowdown in Second Quarter of 2008]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270204/HR-Directors-Hiring-Managers-Expect-Job-Hiring-Slowdown-in-Second-Quarter-of-2008/</link>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Better Way to Cut Costs during a Recession]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270185/A-Better-Way-to-Cut-Costs-during-a-Recession/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[No one wants to think about the prospect of a recession, but unfortunately, the term has been tossed around quite a bit recently. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which was at 14,000 four months ago, currently hovers at around 12,400, a drop of 11% in a very short period of time.  The prospect has many people worried, not only in the U.S. but around the world....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mary Key: Pillar Director for Leadership at i4cp]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270186/Mary-Key-Pillar-Director-for-Leadership-at-i4cp/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''I have always been interested in people, and from the time I was young, I would do things like go to the grocery store with my mother and hang around near the check out to start conversations with shoppers,'' says Mary Key, human resources maven and pillar director for leadership at HR company i4cp....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cutting-Edge Technology a Two-Edged Sword]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270187/Cutting-Edge-Technology-a-Two-Edged-Sword/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I'm pretty well convinced that someone who wanted to exert world domination invented the ''reply all'' button for our e-mails.
This individual probably was nurtured in the dark ages of the low-tech junk-mail business and simply perfected the technique to leverage advanced technology....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Five Good Reasons to Update Your Resume]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270183/Five-Good-Reasons-to-Update-Your-Resume/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It seems that when the economy is sputtering like it is today, more people complain about their jobs.
It's a pretty common affliction which is probably more representative of generational restlessness and employer attitudes than it is about soured jobs....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jay Jamrog: Senior Vice President of Research at i4CP]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270184/Jay-Jamrog-Senior-Vice-President-of-Research-at-i4CP/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It's only fitting that Jay Jamrog, senior vice president of research at i4CP, became interested in HR after losing his job in graduate school.  Naturally, Jamrog was upset over his sudden unemployment.  But, instead of stewing in his misery, he went back to school, took a course in human resources (''I wanted to find a way to sue [my former employer]''), and discovered his passion for HR.  Now, more than twenty years later, Jamrog is deeply immersed in the industry and thriving....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bring Trust and Loyalty Back to the Workplace...Really!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270180/Bring-Trust-and-Loyalty-Back-to-the-Workplace-Really-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time in corporate America, people actually liked going to work every day. They enjoyed the camaraderie of their co-workers, and they truly believed their work was making a difference, not only in the organization, but also in the world. Likewise, the company took care of its people, listened to them, and provided for them with such things as pensions and benefits. A hard eight hours of work was rewarded with a steady paycheck. It was truly a win-win situation for everyone involved...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lynn Lieber: CEO and Founder of Workplace Answers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270181/Lynn-Lieber-CEO-and-Founder-of-Workplace-Answers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''I began as an employment lawyer,'' says Lynn Lieber, CEO and founder of Workplace Answers Inc.  ''And although I very much loved practicing law, and I loved the relationship with clients and counseling HR people, my real passion is for training.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Height Plus Good Looks Equals Bigger Paycheck]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270182/Height-Plus-Good-Looks-Equals-Bigger-Paycheck/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The average American male stands just a bit over 5 feet 9 inches. And, for every inch a man is taller than that, he can expect to earn $789 more per year.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senior Vice President of HR at Dimension Data Americas: Denise Messineo]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270176/Senior-Vice-President-of-HR-at-Dimension-Data-Americas-Denise-Messineo/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''No day is the same,'' says Denise Messineo about the HR profession. In fact, HR employees must don numerous hats: ''They must be strategic, responsive, proactive, and agile to be successful. They must be seen as approachable, objective, and compassionate. If you want to be a part of the heart of an organization that is fast-paced and exciting, seek out HR professional roles â€" you'll never look back!''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Workers Thrive in an Environment of Mutual Respect]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270177/Workers-Thrive-in-an-Environment-of-Mutual-Respect/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Workers thrive in an environment of mutual respect. Most of the time, you hear employees complaining about their bosses. A study by Bruce Katcher, an organizational psychologist and president of the Discovery Systems consulting firm in Sharon, Mass. finds that 30% of the worker's population feel they are not respected. This can delay the progress of any company. Katcher suggest that if senior management develops respect to others, especially their subordinates as well as developing apprai...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aflac's Own Keyla Cabret]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270175/Aflac-s-Own-Keyla-Cabret/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Known for its ubiquitous white duck with the offbeat quack, Aflac does more than just offer insurance to its customers.  It offers solid career opportunities as well.  Just ask University Relations Supervisor Keyla Cabret, who's been with the company since she was a junior in high school....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Linux and Open Source: How They Affect HR Organizations]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270174/Linux-and-Open-Source-How-They-Affect-HR-Organizations/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Linux and other open source applications are finding increasing acceptance in the global marketplace in small and large companies alike. Statistics on the growth of a few open source programs â€" including Apache (a webserver), Linux (an operating sytem), FreeBSD (an operating system), and PostgreSQL (a database server) â€" demonstrate this convincingly. In this article, we'll consider why open source is growing so fast, and what it means to you, the leader in HR....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Catlette, Not Cousteau]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270171/Catlette-Not-Cousteau/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We all have our youthful ambitions â€" firefighter, lawyer, doctor, George Clooney.  Whatever the profession or whoever the icon, we dream, hoping that one day we'll step into the shoes of our heroes.  For Bill Catlette, the dream was to be the next Jacques Cousteau.  However, like many young dreamers, Catlette realized that his skills were better suited for something else.  And for this HR Star, that something else was human resources....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Avoid Hiring the Evil Twin: Six Strategies to Hire Right the First Time]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270172/Avoid-Hiring-the-Evil-Twin-Six-Strategies-to-Hire-Right-the-First-Time/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When Rob extended the offer to Kyle, he was sure he had hired the best candidate for the position.  Rob had checked all of Kyle's references and previous employment records, and based on this information along with his interviewing skills, Rob knew Kyle had the skills necessary to do the job.  After all, Kyle had nearly four years of experience with another company performing many of the same duties....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Start a Company Without an IT Professional]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270173/How-to-Start-a-Company-Without-an-IT-Professional/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Have you ever noticed that IT professionals are grumpy? I think that part of the reason for this is that they never get calls like this: ''Hey IT guy, just calling to say that everything is working okay today and you're a great guy!''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HRCrossing Is Now Tax Deductible]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270179/HRCrossing-Is-Now-Tax-Deductible/</link>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[DCAA - What Is It? And How Can You Comply?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270169/DCAA-What-Is-It-And-How-Can-You-Comply-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What is DCAA?

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), under the authority, direction, and control of the United States as represented by the Secretary of Defense, performs all contract audits for the United States Department of Defense (DoD).  DCAA also provides contract audit services to some other government agencies....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Manager of Client Service and Satisfaction at Nobscot: Raquel Frazier]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270170/Manager-of-Client-Service-and-Satisfaction-at-Nobscot-Raquel-Frazier/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''I started out in HR by being 'thrown in,''' admits Raquel Frazier of Nobscot Corporation.  And thank goodness for the HR world she stayed in.  As Nobscotâ€ s manager of client service and satisfaction, Frazier helps ''HR teams in large organizations facilitate the set-up of exit interview and mentoring programs.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Using Behavioral Assessments in Hiring]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270167/Using-Behavioral-Assessments-in-Hiring/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''Well, I just have a gut feeling this person is right.''

How many times have you heard people say this in defense of how they hired a job candidate? Maybe you have even said it yourself. Either way, what often happens after making this statement is that the ''gut feeling'' eventually turns into an employee who has probationary action taken based on how they do the job....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Payoff Comes from Adding Value for Others]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270168/Payoff-Comes-from-Adding-Value-for-Others/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Generosity is the key to a satisfied life. The world we live in today is all about what can you do for me, instead of what can I do for you. This is very unfortunate, yet it is the reality. Bob Burg and John David Mann wrote a book called ''The Go-Giver,'' available for twenty dollars in hardback. Their theory is that you can be successful if you add value to yourself by giving, instead of taking. They are not saying that all successful people live by this, but they do think that you will...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How Does 21 CFR Part 11 Affect You and Your Company]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270164/How-Does-21-CFR-Part-11-Affect-You-and-Your-Company/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The spring of 1997 was a significant time for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  An overhaul of the Agencyâ€ s Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) brought changes that had not been seen for a quarter of a century.1 This overhaul resulted in FDA regulation 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 11, which places certain demands on drug makers, medical device manufacturers, biotech companies, biologics developers, and other FDA-regulated industries regarding their use of technol...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lynne Eisaguirre: Leading through the Storm]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270165/Lynne-Eisaguirre-Leading-through-the-Storm/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As an author, attorney, coach, consultant, facilitator, keynoter, and seminar leader (whew), Lynne Eisaguirre commands each role like a professional.  She doesnâ€ t just do something.  She does it well.  Sheâ€ s not just an author, but the author of six books and numerous articles.  Not just an attorney, but an attorney and law clerk for the U.S. Congress and federal government.  Not just a speaker, but a speaker whoâ€ s presented over 5,000 times.  In her own words to HR professionals, â€½Put yourse...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Profile of a Quitter]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270166/The-Profile-of-a-Quitter/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nobody likes a quitter, but why do companies keep hiring them?
That's one of the questions industrial-organizational psychologist Ryan Zimmerman has been asking himself lately.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wishful Thinking About the Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270163/Wishful-Thinking-About-the-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[OK, maybe you didn't just discover a magic lantern with a genie in it, but we're still going to give you five wishes for your job in the new year.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[A Good Boss Is Hard to Find]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270162/A-Good-Boss-Is-Hard-to-Find/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The second hardest job in today's work world is to be a good boss.The hardest job in today's work world is to work for a bad boss.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ITM Group Inc. President: Sharlyn Lauby]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270158/ITM-Group-Inc-President-Sharlyn-Lauby/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[While a broken leg was what forced Sharlyn Lauby to transfer from the education department to the human resources department at Sea World, she has had no regrets in her professional career â€" including that broken leg. Today, this president of HR thrives as the creator of HR consulting firm ITM Group Inc....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Asking the Right Questions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270159/Asking-the-Right-Questions/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a middle to senior-level manager, you know that you're supposed to keep the big picture of your company's business objectives and goals in mind. But with the daily chores of problem solving and hands-on management, you just don't have the time. It's not happening the way it should, and you don't know how to fix it....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[5 Steps to Building Great Workplaces, Employee Engagement, and Passion on the Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270160/5-Steps-to-Building-Great-Workplaces-Employee-Engagement-and-Passion-on-the-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[We have to do something about the grumpy people at work. Grumpy people are like zombies, infecting normal people with their apathy, negativity, and lack of energy. Grumpy people get to work, find out there are no more blueberry muffins, and then stay bitter the whole day. Then they spread their grumpiness around the office like a zombie virus....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Healthy, Happy Workers Benefit the Bottom Line]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270161/Healthy-Happy-Workers-Benefit-the-Bottom-Line/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[How often over the past decade have we heard employers and their workers complain about the rising cost of health care?]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Corporate Growth Consultants: Susan Stockton]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270154/Senior-Vice-President-and-Managing-Director-of-Corporate-Growth-Consultants-Susan-Stockton/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In college, Susan Stockton studied accounting, finance, and math, convinced she would work in the accounting field. Once she graduated, she landed a job as a financial analyst in the healthcare industry.  However, ''after several years of pro-forma statements and other financials, I became disenchanted with the lack of variety of the work,'' says Stockton.  ''Basically, I was doing the same work every day.  The only thing that changed was the numbers. Boring.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don't Even Threaten an Employee with a Polygraph Exam Unless You Are Sure the Circumstances Allow It]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270155/Don-t-Even-Threaten-an-Employee-with-a-Polygraph-Exam-Unless-You-Are-Sure-the-Circumstances-Allow-It/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Employees are not always honest.
While this statement is very true (and very obvious), it does not mean that employers have free rein to test when or whether their employees are being truthful. Though lie detector tests can be useful in detecting if an employee is lying or not, federal law contains strict guidelines on when employers can even request that an employee take such an examination....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bridging the Skills Gap through Human Capital Management]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270156/Bridging-the-Skills-Gap-through-Human-Capital-Management/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The imminent retirement of the Baby Boomers presents American organizations with an important challenge: how to ensure that crucial information is shared among employees and passed down to the younger workers who will soon be the backbone of corporate America. With the aging Boomers vacating the workforce, many organizations are warily eying a skills shortage that could well affect their ability to meet strategic business goals and thrive in an ever-more competitive marketplace....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employers Should Stop Sticking It to Workers with Tattoos and Piercings]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270157/Employers-Should-Stop-Sticking-It-to-Workers-with-Tattoos-and-Piercings/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It wasn't too many years ago that a young man had to shave his mustache or cut his long hair just to get an entry-level job at Disneyland.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Managing Partner at Talent Insight Group: Jay Hargis]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270150/Managing-Partner-at-Talent-Insight-Group-Jay-Hargis/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''My official job title is Managing Partner.  I could also call myself CEO, but I liked the sound of Managing Partner better,'' says Talent Insight Group's creator Jay Hargis. And when you run your own company like Hargis does, assigning titles is just one of the many perks.  He even jokes that wearing bunny slippers to work is an enjoyable aspect of his job....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Higher-Ups Harassing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270151/Higher-Ups-Harassing/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Your company probably has a no harassment policy. Your human resources department does a good job of making sure that new employees receive a copy and review it. HR also makes sure training about the policy occurs at least every couple years for company supervisors, or even for all of the employees in the company. When someone makes a complaint that he or she has been harassed by another hourly co-worker based on a protected category, such as race, sex, or religion, HR also jumps right on it,...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reducing Float for Fun and Profit]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270152/Reducing-Float-for-Fun-and-Profit/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you're running a small business, especially one that is growing, then chances are you are broke all the time.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Praise Should Come More Often Than Santa]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270153/Praise-Should-Come-More-Often-Than-Santa/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many years ago, I looked up from my desk to see Santa coming.I knew it was Santa by the red suit and hat and long white beard. Only when he got closer, I realized that this Santa also happened to be my company's chief executive....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Watch Out for Fake References When Buying Business Software]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270146/Watch-Out-for-Fake-References-When-Buying-Business-Software/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When you're making a large investment in software, you want to be sure that you're buying from a reputable company that will be there to support you long term.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barring Cheaters at the Door: Five Questions to Ask before They Cross Your Threshold]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270147/Barring-Cheaters-at-the-Door-Five-Questions-to-Ask-before-They-Cross-Your-Threshold/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ask students about whether cheating goes on at their college or university, and you are likely to hear an alarming answer: yes, cheating is common. While it is disturbing to hear that cheating is widespread, it is arguably even more alarming that many students seem to have a nonchalant attitude about it these days....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employers Fail to Take Stress into Account]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270148/Employers-Fail-to-Take-Stress-into-Account/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Everyone seems to know someone who can walk into their workplace, disrupt it, create turmoil and calmly walk away while the blood pressure of others soars.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Director of Human Resource Services at Odyssey OneSource: Nancy Howell]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270149/Director-of-Human-Resource-Services-at-Odyssey-OneSource-Nancy-Howell/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As the director of human resources services for Odyssey OneSource, Nancy Howell oversees over 8,000 employees and 350 companies, making sure they remain in compliance with all federal and state laws.  She trains, recruits, audits, leads, and performs a myriad of other tasks, and on top of all of that, she is the mother of three sons and grandmother of three grandchildren....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Founder and CEO of Payroll Solutions Group: Howard Winters]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270143/Founder-and-CEO-of-Payroll-Solutions-Group-Howard-Winters/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As founder and chief executive officer of Payroll Solutions Group, Howard Winters has worked with people since day one.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Collection and Retention of Electronic Data: What Every Business Owner, Manager, and HR Professional Needs to Know]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270144/Collection-and-Retention-of-Electronic-Data-What-Every-Business-Owner-Manager-and-HR-Professional-Needs-to-Know/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A client recently asked a question about an email she got advertising ''New Rules for E-Discovery: How to Find Your Blind Spots and Reduce Exposure.'' She wanted to know if she should be concerned about these new rules with respect to the collection and retention of electronic data collected by her business....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Workers Need Clear Channel All The Way to The Top]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270145/Workers-Need-Clear-Channel-All-The-Way-to-The-Top/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every employer knows they are going to have a certain amount of employee whining about workplace conditions.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[From Finance to HR: Janet LeClair]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270139/From-Finance-to-HR-Janet-LeClair/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From acting as general accountant in the controller's division of First Atlanta Bank to holding a series of financial accounting roles to working as the budgets and planning manager at First Fidelity Bank in NJ, Janet LeClair lived and breathed accounting.  For more than ten years, in fact, LeClair worked in accounting and finance.  So how did this marketing and accounting major from Leigh University become an HR president?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Communicating Vision: How HR Professionals Can Help Leaders Articulate Big Ideas and Get People Moving in One Direction]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270140/Communicating-Vision-How-HR-Professionals-Can-Help-Leaders-Articulate-Big-Ideas-and-Get-People-Moving-in-One-Direction/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Communicating vision is essential to driving business results. By definition, leaders cannot do the work of the enterprise; they can only communicate what needs to be done, inspire trust, and motivate others to execute the plans....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why Employees Hate to Track Their Time - And What You Can Do about It]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270141/Why-Employees-Hate-to-Track-Their-Time-And-What-You-Can-Do-about-It/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[My company sells employee time tracking software that automates client billing, project accounting, and payroll. We have implemented these systems for customers repeatedly where the employees previously were unaccustomed to accounting for their time. Occasionally this has generated some intense emotions. Some people really don't want to track their time even when their managers are very firm....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Workplace Healthcare Costs Tied to Obesity]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270142/Workplace-Healthcare-Costs-Tied-to-Obesity/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Get ready to start paying for your health insurance by the pound.
That startling statement - whether it ever becomes true or not - is based on the obesity of the American work force and the added expense obesity causes to company-sponsored health care plans....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[RemarkAbleHR's Penny Morey]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270135/RemarkAbleHR-s-Penny-Morey/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As the first businesswoman to be hired by one of her former employers, Penny Morey proved that dedication and determination lead to success. But Morey's success extends beyond her victorious endeavor into a male-dominated company. She has headed compensation, benefits, employee relations, labor relations, safety, training and development, and recruiting, as well as worked as an international consultant.  Today, she owns and manages her own consulting firm, RemarkAbleHR, Inc.  Talk about a res...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building a High-Performance Culture in a Tough Market]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270136/Building-a-High-Performance-Culture-in-a-Tough-Market/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In HR circles, we hear a lot of warm and fuzzy buzzwords when the topic of corporate culture comes up. Most companies like to be thought of as sought-after employers. But when profits are down, the inevitable conflict between an organization's desire to be a great place to work and a company's drive to improve the bottom line starts to become more visible. When companies feel compelled to make a choice between doing the ''right thing'' and profit, inevitably profit wins every time. Organizati...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Future of Human Resources Software - Probably!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270137/The-Future-of-Human-Resources-Software-Probably-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Over the last decade or so, the industry has shifted from customers installing software at their physical locations to renting web-based software over the Internet on a monthly basis. It's moving this way because customers want it to, and so do vendors....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employers Need to Wake Up to Loyalty Nightmare]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270138/Employers-Need-to-Wake-Up-to-Loyalty-Nightmare/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Workplace studies probably can come to any conclusion you choose.
But Walker Information of Indianapolis has staked out a reputation for carefully and accurately evaluating the mood of the American work force in recent years. Every two years, it examines the level of loyalty among workers....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[VistaPrint's Amy Williams]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270131/VistaPrint-s-Amy-Williams/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Allowing a president of a small boutique to beguile her away from sales and into a recruiting role was one of Amy Williams' wisest decisions.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tracking Employee Time: It's Not Just for Payroll Anymore]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270132/Tracking-Employee-Time-It-s-Not-Just-for-Payroll-Anymore/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When payroll executives implement time and attendance systems to automate payroll, they often miss the chance to facilitate greater profitability throughout the entire company. These executives are, of course, payroll experts. They are usually not, however, experts at project management or billing automation....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Own Up to What You Don't Know and Become More Effective]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270133/Own-Up-to-What-You-Don-t-Know-and-Become-More-Effective/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Here's the nightmare scenario: You're in a meeting with another manager and several employees. An employee asks you to explain a potential product liability issue that came up the previous week. The other manager nods knowingly, but you have no clue. What do you say?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Want a Promotion? Change Your Clothes]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270134/Want-a-Promotion-Change-Your-Clothes/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You may want to rethink what you wear to work if you want to get ahead in business. A professional wardrobe could be as important as showing up to work on time and getting the work done.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 CST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[VistaPrint's Manager of Technology Recruiting: Kevin Murray]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270127/VistaPrint-s-Manager-of-Technology-Recruiting-Kevin-Murray/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The original plans of this HR Star included working sales for a major pharmaceutical company. However, once Kevin Murray realized he had no life sciences background, he switched gears and jumped on board the HR boat....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How SOX Affects Payroll Professionals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270128/How-SOX-Affects-Payroll-Professionals/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What is SOX?
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 is a congressional act passed to prevent future scandals of Enron proportion, and is considered to be one of the most significant changes to federal securities laws in the United States. The Enron scandal, and other similar scandals, damaged investors' confidence in the accuracy of all public corporate financial statements. Among the major provisions of the act are criminal and civil penalties for securities violations, auditor...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Harassment is alive and well in the workplace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270129/Harassment-is-alive-and-well-in-the-workplace/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[It seemed like only moments after a Madison Square Garden got slapped by a New York jury with an $11.6 million penalty for sexual harassment that two more women decided to sue the company.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Everything Would Be Great If ...]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270130/Everything-Would-Be-Great-If-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When working with others we often think ''if only'' thoughts.  Everything would be great if only... people were like me.  If we got our wish, though, we would not be happy.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nine Things You Must Consider When Instituting a Vacation Policy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270123/Nine-Things-You-Must-Consider-When-Instituting-a-Vacation-Policy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many companies â€" especially small ones â€" ignore paid time off (PTO). They're casual about vacation and emergency absence time, as well as its tracking and accrual, but as they grow, PTO can become a significant expense that must be managed.  Following are some things to think about as you develop or improve your PTO plan....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unleashing the Power of Positive Employee Recognition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270124/Unleashing-the-Power-of-Positive-Employee-Recognition/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Ask most global CEOs about employee engagement and strategic recognition programs, and you'll probably hear that they are no longer ''nice-to-haves''...they are a must.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Great Work Perks Founder Jonathan Rapoport Helps Boost Employee Morale]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270125/Great-Work-Perks-Founder-Jonathan-Rapoport-Helps-Boost-Employee-Morale/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Boost morale. How? Toss around the words ''free'' and ''discounted'' at work and watch employees grin.  Offer them free food, discounted spa visits, and 35 percent off Dodger tickets and watch them really grin....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[In an uncertain world, workers need a Plan B]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270126/In-an-uncertain-world-workers-need-a-Plan-B/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Several years ago, I was summoned to a meeting with three of my editors.At the time, I was working in a satellite office and I had little idea of what was going on at the main office. But when my boss, her boss and his boss called me to a meeting, I knew it wasn't good....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Chief Operating Officer of Signature Worldwide: Becky Wolever]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270119/Chief-Operating-Officer-of-Signature-Worldwide-Becky-Wolever/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[''If I had to hire for a single trait, it would be curiosity,'' says Chief Operating Officer of Signature Worldwide Becky Wolever.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Working to Reduce Recidivism: Employment as the Key to Offender Reintegration]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270120/Working-to-Reduce-Recidivism-Employment-as-the-Key-to-Offender-Reintegration/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Consider the statistics:Between 600,000 and 700,000 inmates are released annually.Two-thirds of them will be re-arrested within three years after their release.
More than half of all people leaving prison or on probation are unemployed....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Critical Characteristics to Demand from Your Timesheet Vendor]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270121/Critical-Characteristics-to-Demand-from-Your-Timesheet-Vendor/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Timesheet software is not just for payroll anymore.  Increasingly, project accounting and client billing are becoming important to professional organizations of all sizes.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Healthcare dilemma drives older Americans to postpone retirement]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270122/Healthcare-dilemma-drives-older-Americans-to-postpone-retirement/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Does anyone really believe that more people over the age of 55 are working today than in the past because they really want to?]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Aaron Witsoe: President of Creative Business Resources]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270115/Aaron-Witsoe-President-of-Creative-Business-Resources/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Aaron Witsoe, the president of Creative Business Resources (CBR), discovered his interest in HR while working with a startup company in Chicago that was ''developing the first statewide insurance publication in the nation,'' says Witsoe....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Attracting Quality Employees with Unique Voluntary Benefit Offerings]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270116/Attracting-Quality-Employees-with-Unique-Voluntary-Benefit-Offerings/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As more companies' human resources managers and benefits administrators realize the need to beef up their benefits packages in order to attract new employees and retain quality workers, they continue to search for that unique benefit that will set them apart from the competition....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to Create an Effective Pay Structure: Three Areas to Optimize-Base Pay, Paid Time Off, and Incentives]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270117/How-to-Create-an-Effective-Pay-Structure-Three-Areas-to-Optimize-Base-Pay-Paid-Time-Off-and-Incentives/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Compensating employees fairly is difficult.  Pay too little, and your best people will leave.  Pay too much and your cost structure will hamper competitiveness.  There are many types of bonus systems, paid-time-off policies, and base compensation pay practices. Which ones have the best balance of ease of administration and efficacy?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employers have stake in workers' financial literacy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270118/Employers-have-stake-in-workers-financial-literacy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Some co-workers in the office were just talking about their 401(k) investments and how much money they had lost in the stock market's recent upheaval.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charlotte Jensen: HR Entrepreneur]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270110/Charlotte-Jensen-HR-Entrepreneur/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When Charlotte Jensen walked away from the corporate world, she ventured out, began her own HR consulting firm, and never looked back.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Art of Making Good Decisions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270111/The-Art-of-Making-Good-Decisions/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Making good decisions is one of the most importantâ€"and most visibleâ€"competencies of any HR professional. Being aware of your preferred decision-making style, knowing how to be flexible, and making your decision-making process transparent to all who work with you will improve the quality of your decisions and your effectiveness....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Resources: Responding to Trends in Group Health Plans]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270112/Human-Resources-Responding-to-Trends-in-Group-Health-Plans/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The vast majority (75%) of American workers view their health plans as the most important benefit provided by their employers, according to a 2007 survey conducted by the National Business Group on Health. Additionally, two in three respondents (67%) consider their health plans to be excellent or very good....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Companies suffer in silence from workplace gossip]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270113/Companies-suffer-in-silence-from-workplace-gossip/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[One Friday afternoon, rumors were running rampant around my office that our company was about to be taken over by another and that an announcement was coming at any time.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The ''Broken Record'' Breaks Conflict]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270114/The-Broken-Record-Breaks-Conflict/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Sometimes in conflicts, we find ourselves not only disagreeing, but losing control of the whole conversation.  Escalating and digressing are major problems in conflicts.  Perhaps your anger has been triggered, and everything that ever bothered you about the person or situation surfaces.  In personal relationships, we may actually say what we are thinking.  At that point, everything and the kitchen sink is thrown into the argument.  In a professional environment, meanwhile, we often w...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., appoints senior vice president of human resources]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270108/Isle-of-Capri-Casinos-Inc-appoints-senior-vice-president-of-human-resources/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc., appoints senior vice president of human resourcesMichael Kalinsky to speak at three upcoming conferencesEinstein Noah Restaurant Group appoints Mike Serchia as VP of Human Resources...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lying is no way to fill gap on resume]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270109/Lying-is-no-way-to-fill-gap-on-resume/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[I agreed to have a cup of coffee with Larry because he said he was desperate and convinced I could help him.Larry was frustrated in his job search and even though I told him I don't find people jobs, nor do I have special expertise in that field. Nevertheless, he sounded like he really needed help....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Gilda Chan: Human Resources and Benefits Manager for Jenny Craig, Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270105/Gilda-Chan-Human-Resources-and-Benefits-Manager-for-Jenny-Craig-Inc-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Gilda Chan, human resources and benefits manager for Jenny Craig, Inc., became interested in HR while working for a credit union.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Workplace Stress and the Human Resources Professional]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270106/Workplace-Stress-and-the-Human-Resources-Professional/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The careers of human resources professionals are hardly happy-go-lucky.  For one thing, non-HR employees often view human resources professionals as little more than gatekeepers, the people you meet only during entry to and exit from an organization.  Human resources professionals are thus often viewed as people who make contributions that cannot be measured and are therefore of highly questionable utility.  Managers hailing from non-HR backgrounds can also carry this negative perception abou...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Creative Problem Solving: The HR Professional's Way]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270107/Creative-Problem-Solving-The-HR-Professional-s-Way/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Almost every job demands problem-solving skills from employees.  However, some jobs, like those in human resources, center almost entirely on the given professional's problem-solving abilities.  Professionals involved in such jobs welcome the opportunity to be sought after solutions experts....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[It's Time to Tune Your Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270100/It-s-Time-to-Tune-Your-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Our careers, like our cars, require periodic tuning and maintenance. Each of us deserves career success and enjoyment to the fullest extent possible, but many fail to reach these goals.  Many ignore modern workplace realities by building dreams, plans, and homes depending on single jobs.  They fail to visualize their career identities as separate from their present job roles and consequently confuse job stress and job loss with career stress and career loss.  Such misperception keeps them fro...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Self-Empowerment, Intuitive Thinking, and HR Managers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270101/Self-Empowerment-Intuitive-Thinking-and-HR-Managers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Imagine that youâ€ ve just become the HR manager of your company.  Chances are you will be given a lot more responsibility. At first, it may even seem overwhelming, but the real question is whether you will view this new challenge as a burden or as an opportunity.  Let's look at it this way: Where do you see yourself in five years-as merely a middling HR manager, or as a self-empowered leader? With a little forethought, you can turn a challenging situation into an opportunity for leadership gro...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Pam Mazza to speak at Howard County Human Resources Society's Event]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270102/Pam-Mazza-to-speak-at-Howard-County-Human-Resources-Society-s-Event/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Pam Mazza to speak at Howard County Human Resources Society's EventQuestionmark recertified as testing and assessment software providerGSIG appoints Anthony Bellantuoni as VP human resources...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rising profits fail to float all paychecks]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270103/Rising-profits-fail-to-float-all-paychecks/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What happens when corporate profits boom?
The sad fact is that somebody pays for that and, in recent years, it's been the workers who hold jobs.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Leonard Glick:  Executive Professor of HR Management at the College of Business Administration at Northeastern University]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270104/Leonard-Glick-Executive-Professor-of-HR-Management-at-the-College-of-Business-Administration-at-Northeastern-University/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Professor Leonard Glick teaches undergraduates and MBA students the ins and outs of HR.  However, when he received his doctorate from Harvard in ''Research on Instruction,'' Glick admitted, ''I'm not even sure I knew what HR was.''  And yet, years later, Glick is an executive professor of HR Management at the College of Business Administration at Northeastern University....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Subtle shades of discrimination]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270099/Subtle-shades-of-discrimination/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A lesbian gets disillusioned because her company offers pet insurance - even for unusual pets such as pigs, rats, and snakes - but doesn't offer same sex domestic partner benefits.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Lewitt Associates takes over RealLife HR]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270094/Lewitt-Associates-takes-over-RealLife-HR/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Lewitt Associates takes over RealLife HRCentury City Doctors Hospital forges alliance with Medversant TechnologiesBristow Group hires Hilary Ware as VP, global human resources]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Motivating Employees the Right Way]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270095/Motivating-Employees-the-Right-Way/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At most organizations, human resource professionals are engaged in motivating their staff members.  How do they do this?  And how do they do it effectively?]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Internal Strategic Consulting in a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270096/Internal-Strategic-Consulting-in-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You are not alone if you think that businesses fail to appreciate the contributions of people in human resources jobs.  But there is a big possibility that you are more ready to accept the stereotype situation than to break out of it.  This article shows that transition from a transactional role to one of a strategic consultant is needed for the entire human resources team.  It is only when the HR team succeeds in the role of an internal strategic consultant that the organization insists on a...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[More Than ''Managing'' During Change]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270097/More-Than-Managing-During-Change/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Change management is a hot topic.  There are change management consultants, change management systems, and coaches who help people handle change.  With all of that expertise available, it can still feel like we are just barely managing during change.  In some cases, those feelings are exactly right....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Peggy Gann:  From Finance to HR]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270098/Peggy-Gann-From-Finance-to-HR/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[How did someone in finance end up in HR?  
''I relocated temporarily, and when I returned, honestly, the only position available was in HR,'' said Peggy Gann, senior vice president of human resources for the Schneider Electric North American Operating Division....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mentoring Solutions elects Joni Nelson to the board of directors]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270089/Mentoring-Solutions-elects-Joni-Nelson-to-the-board-of-directors/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Mentoring Solutions elects Joni Nelson to the board of directorsKenexa takes over Germany-based HRC Human Resources Consulting GmbHLillian Vernon Corp ties up with Ultimate Software for UltiPro...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Become a More Effective HR Manager by Building Your Mentoring Skills]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270090/Become-a-More-Effective-HR-Manager-by-Building-Your-Mentoring-Skills/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In our era of rapid organizational development, personal career development often takes a backseat.  This frequently leads to clashes of priorities, which in turn lead to silent mutiny and loss for the organization.  In order to avoid this chaotic situation, HR personnel should be alert to signs of dissatisfaction....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rob Rosend:  President of the HR Outsourcing Division at TWC Group]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270091/Rob-Rosend-President-of-the-HR-Outsourcing-Division-at-TWC-Group/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Business and psychology go hand in hand, or so Rob Rosend discovered. 
''I have earned multiple degrees in the field of psychology.  However, once I broke into business, I found that much of what I learned would become very useful in that space.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Training Opportunities in the Corporate World]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270092/Training-Opportunities-in-the-Corporate-World/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trainers form an important constituent of the corporate hierarchy in any modern organization.  They plan various training activities that cover many different topics.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Downsizing and the Importance of Retraining the Workforce]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270084/Downsizing-and-the-Importance-of-Retraining-the-Workforce/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Addressing the needs of survivors is essential to organizational success after downsizing, and it depends upon proper training and retraining for employees.  Usually, the existing information regarding future skill needs and possible returns is never perfect.  The trouble of forecasting future needs increases during major restructuring of any organization.  Expectations for future skill requirements and occupational demands tend to cease being achievable, and inborn management biases can lead...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Careers: How Vital is Ethics in the Workplace?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270085/HR-Careers-How-Vital-is-Ethics-in-the-Workplace-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A recent survey revealed that job seekers consider corporate ethics vital to their job searches.  These people spend ample time researching prospective employers prior to accepting new jobs.  No employee would risk associating his or her name with a company whose ethics are questionable.  In todayâ€ s era of laissez faire, only the fittest employees will survive.  Amidst insurmountable pressures, ethics often takes a backseat to aspirations.  Nevertheless, many employers, through HR executives,...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[F&amp;H Solutions Group President Jerry Glass Fixes Clients' Problems by Listening]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270086/F-H-Solutions-Group-President-Jerry-Glass-Fixes-Clients-Problems-by-Listening/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[When people's problems run your life, you might panic and flee, searching for a tree-house hideaway where life is quiet and safe.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Starz Entertainment names David L. Laughlin as HR director]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270087/Starz-Entertainment-names-David-L-Laughlin-as-HR-director/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Starz Entertainment names David L. Laughlin as HR directorINfe Human Resources looking for Non-Dilutive Funding OptionsMichigan Business and Professional Association honors Domino's Pizza for the third time...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thank you may come in handy]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270088/Thank-you-may-come-in-handy/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A simple thank-you card shows good manners, but it could also help job candidates gain an edge in the interview process. Eighty-eight percent of respondents said a post-interview thank-you note could improve a candidate's chances, according to a survey by Accountemps, a staffing service, which polled 150 senior executives. But less than half of all job-seekers take the time to send a card....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[John Putzier:  President and Founder of FirStep, Inc.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270079/John-Putzier-President-and-Founder-of-FirStep-Inc-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[John Putzier admits he didn't follow his passion in music because he didn't want to be a starving artist all of his life.  ''So instead,'' he said, ''[I became] a starving HR professional.'']]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Time-Management Gaffes to Avoid in Your HR Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270080/Time-Management-Gaffes-to-Avoid-in-Your-HR-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[&quot;One cannot manage too many affairs:  like pumpkins in the water, one pops up while you try to hold down the other.&quot; &amp;mdash;Chinese proverb]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Your Network Can Get You Your Next Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270081/Your-Network-Can-Get-You-Your-Next-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Your friends from school, your ex-colleagues, your professors, and even your relatives and neighbors are all important contributors to your career growth.  They are parts of your]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Newspaper management fails to tell the story right]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270082/Newspaper-management-fails-to-tell-the-story-right/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A healthy workplace requires that mutual respect exist between management and the individuals doing the work.Productivity, efficiency and profitability depend on that respect.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Joe's Sports &amp; Outdoor appoints Jill R. Inskeep as human resources manager]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270083/Joe-s-Sports-Outdoor-appoints-Jill-R-Inskeep-as-human-resources-manager/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Joeâ€ s Sports &amp; Outdoor appoints Jill R. Inskeep as human resources managerBQE Software introduces software solution for small businesses Penn State to introduce online masterâ€ s program in human resources and employment relations...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Human Capital Management:  The Key to a Successful HR Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270076/Human-Capital-Management-The-Key-to-a-Successful-HR-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Many people still consider human resources jobs to be administrative positions.  On the contrary, an HR professional has to handle responsibilities that are much more diverse than those of the typical administrator.  Involving duties ranging from recruitment to ensuring productivity, the HR job is a challenge in itself....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dan Rice:  Vice President of Corporate Affairs at PrintingForLess.com]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270074/Dan-Rice-Vice-President-of-Corporate-Affairs-at-PrintingForLess-com/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Danton ''Dan'' Rice studied psychology at Wichita State University, trained as an attorney, earned his Juris Doctor at Washburn University, and started his career as a trial lawyer. Who knew he would end up in the field of human resources? Rice sure didn't....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Strategies and Tips for Dealing with a Difficult Employee]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270075/Strategies-and-Tips-for-Dealing-with-a-Difficult-Employee/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You know that person. That employee who always arrives late and leaves early or frequently calls in ''sick.'' 44% of employees say they have worked with coworkers who have abused workplace rules and/or regulations, according to a recent study by the Employment Law Alliance. This growing trend of ''difficult employees'' raises a question: ''What options are available for business owners or human resource professionals when dealing with difficult employees?''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hall of Famers score in real world, too]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270077/Hall-of-Famers-score-in-real-world-too/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Steroids come to mind. So does the image of gun-toting escorts, barroom brawls, drunk driving and domestic abuse.That's not to mention lawsuits or allegations of killing dogs.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Global Hyatt appoints new chief human resources officer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270070/Global-Hyatt-appoints-new-chief-human-resources-officer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Global Hyatt appoints new chief human resources officerLong Island University implements Oracle's PeopleSoft solutionsBest of the Web launches vertical search portal for human resources consumers...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crucial Confrontations:  How to Deal with Angry Employees]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270071/Crucial-Confrontations-How-to-Deal-with-Angry-Employees/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As today's workplace continues to serve as a veritable petri dish for growing a culture of stress and frustration, the likelihood that one or more of your employees will become angry is on the rise. Of course, in today's ''enlightened'' organizations, it's generally considered uncouth to blow a gasket at work, so today's version of workplace anger often comes in the form of repressed rage masked as raging sarcasm or possibly a hostile glance or maybe the ever-favorite thinly veiled threat....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fostering Productivity on the Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270072/Fostering-Productivity-on-the-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The world of work has evolved tremendously. Terms such as ''working conditions,&quot; &quot;employer expectations,'' ''employee attitudes,'' ''on-the-job demands,'' ''productivity,'' and ''peer pressure'' once sounded quite alien. Today, ''productivity'' has not only become part of common parlance but is also often the raison d'Ãªtre of management....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Managing Employee Career Development in the 21st Century]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270073/Managing-Employee-Career-Development-in-the-21st-Century/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Career patterns for individual employees are changing. ''Research suggests that the traditional linear career path in which one enters an organization near the bottom, works in the same organization for many years, and gradually and predictably moves up, retiring from a fairly high-level position in the same organization, may become the exception rather than the rule over the next few decades.''...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Buyer's remorse strikes the job market, too]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270069/Buyer-s-remorse-strikes-the-job-market-too/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Why does anyone find it weird that after 10 months in her new job as CBS anchor Katie Couric publicly reveals she's had doubts about taking it?
Most people expected it a lot sooner. Maybe not in a major magazine piece, but certainly we anticipated that she would be expressing those doubts in private to her closest confidants....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The HR Jobs Just Got Bigger and Betterâ€"With HRCrossing]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270178/The-HR-Jobs-Just-Got-Bigger-and-Betterâ€"With-HRCrossing/</link>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR Career Challenges:  Meet Them Effectively]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270064/HR-Career-Challenges-Meet-Them-Effectively/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[With the circus of varying psychological traits performing in the office, the human resource professional's job can be like walking on hot coals.  The professional navigates this fiery path by relying on skill and tact, which come from experience rather than books....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Five Destructive Behaviors That Can Ruin Your Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270065/The-Five-Destructive-Behaviors-That-Can-Ruin-Your-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[For more than 700 years, samurai warriors sought to discover principles for extraordinary leadership in a highly competitive environment.  Todayâ€ s business leaders are on a similar quest, seeking the ''truths'' of leadership that will propel their organizations to the top.  But while many modern leadership teachers focus on structure, processes, and procedures, the ancient samurais focused on the inner journey of enlightenment that drove them to achieve.  Unfortunately, today's business schoo...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fighting the Vulnerability of a Human Resources Job]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270066/Fighting-the-Vulnerability-of-a-Human-Resources-Job/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The jobs of human resources professionals are among the most vulnerable in any industry.  HR budget slashing and HR staff reductions are common occurrences.  Such actions by organizational management often leave those in human resources jobs floundering to cope with the additional workloads of those who have left.  The vicious cycle of peer job loss followed by increased workload for survivors followed by reduced performance followed by survivor job loss plagues the human resources department...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Avery Dennison hires senior VP and chief human resources officer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270067/Avery-Dennison-hires-senior-VP-and-chief-human-resources-officer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Avery Dennison hires senior VP and chief human resources officerTeavana to utilize Ultimate Software's UltiPro system Drexel University Online to offer master's program in human resource development...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Women are leaving the workplace faster than men]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270068/Women-are-leaving-the-workplace-faster-than-men/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If I ever get the point where I believe my job was a dead end &amp;mdash; that I could do nothing to succeed no matter how hard I tried &amp;mdash; I would quit.I would go find another job or figure out a way to create my own business or career opportunity....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stuck on a Career Plateau]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270059/Stuck-on-a-Career-Plateau/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Employees, especially those who continue to work for the same organization for a long time and those who belong to the core of an organization, often reach career plateaus.  To people working in human resources jobs, they present a special class of challenge that is hard to tackle without active cooperation from the affected person.  However, more often than not, an employee stuck on a career plateau refuses to recognize that he or she has been trapped by a career barrier and will refuse help...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tips for HR Personnel Who Want to Conduct Meaningful Interviews]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270060/Tips-for-HR-Personnel-Who-Want-to-Conduct-Meaningful-Interviews/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Trying to educate HR professionals about the demands of an HR job is like preaching to the choir.  From fostering positive relationships to increasing job satisfaction to ensuring employee needs are met, their work is never done.  On the positive side, successful HR professionals can eventually emerge as the faces of their companies....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hate Firing People?  Then Hire Them Instead.]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270061/Hate-Firing-People-Then-Hire-Them-Instead-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[At some point, every business owner, manager, or human resources professional has to fire an employee.  It's a fact of business everyone hates.  However, if you simply hired better from the start, you could greatly reduce the number of firings you must do each year....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Demise of pension plans spells net loss for workers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270062/Demise-of-pension-plans-spells-net-loss-for-workers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Nobody will be surprised to learn that American companies are less likely to provide fixed-rate pensions to their workers today than in the past.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Newtek appoints Gordon L. Schroeder to its directorial board]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270063/Newtek-appoints-Gordon-L-Schroeder-to-its-directorial-board/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Newtek appoints Gordon L. Schroeder to its directorial boardTwo Southern California companies save with assistance of GevityBenefitsEssentials.com takes home 2007 APEX Award for Publication Excellence...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Is Politeness Killing Your Profits?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270054/Is-Politeness-Killing-Your-Profits-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[How many missed deadlines and mistakes-revealed-too-late have sucked profits out of your company?  Do dysfunctional behavior, infighting, and politics sap your organization's vitality daily?  Sure, you've hired the best consultants and trainers to address the problems, but for some strange reason, they seem to resurrect themselves only months later; their chronic nature is mystifying.  If this sounds like your organization, you may be experiencing the common yet unspeakable threat that secret...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Teamwork:  Bring Out Your Best]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270055/Teamwork-Bring-Out-Your-Best/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[You feel your colleagues are no longer very interested in chatting with you.  You have no clue what's going on with that exciting new project some of them are working on.  You haven't even been asked if you'd like to take a look at it.  Could it be that you no longer share the team spirit you once did?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ten Rules for Securing Your HR Job and Enhancing Your Career]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270056/Ten-Rules-for-Securing-Your-HR-Job-and-Enhancing-Your-Career/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[From the first day in the office, an HR professional devotes his or her time and effort to assisting others in the organization with scaling new heights on the career ladder.  However, at the same time, efforts to secure his or her personal career often take a backseat.  Therefore, here are a few rules from the career-advancement handbook that also apply to HR professionals:...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Businessmen should listen to their consciences]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270057/Businessmen-should-listen-to-their-consciences/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In the United States, we like and admire people who make money.So you would think people would like Phil Ruffin, an industrialist whose $165 million investment nine years ago is now worth $1.2 billion....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[NCR hires Andrea Ledford as senior VP of HR]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270058/NCR-hires-Andrea-Ledford-as-senior-VP-of-HR/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Date: 07/16/07]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR as a Strategic Business Partner:  Cliche or Absolute?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270049/HR-as-a-Strategic-Business-Partner-Cliche-or-Absolute-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[As a practicing HR professional for the past 17 years, I believe I have experienced the value (and contribution) of HR in many different ways.  I hear many companies and HR leaders talking about the &quot;value of HR as a strategic business partner,&quot; and it is interesting to observe how this plays out in the real world of day-to-day HR work.  Is HR valued as a business partner?  A few observations follow....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employee Retention:  A Priority for Every Business]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270050/Employee-Retention-A-Priority-for-Every-Business/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Employee retention is one of the most important contributors to the stability and growth of an organization.  The health and success of a business depend on low employee turnover.  Retaining existing employees ensures better sales, greater customer satisfaction, greater coworker satisfaction, and more effective succession planning....]]></description>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270050/Employee-Retention-A-Priority-for-Every-Business/</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Managing Procrastinators &amp;mdash; A Challenge for Any HR Professional]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270051/Managing-Procrastinators-mdash-A-Challenge-for-Any-HR-Professional/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A human resources job is all about managing people and getting the best out of them.  In a human resources job, one has to handle all kinds of people who need help and may become outstanding performers once shown the way.  Overcoming procrastination in employees is one of the key challenges of human resources professionals....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[CPEhr's two new services for California-based market employers]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270052/CPEhr-s-two-new-services-for-California-based-market-employers/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[CPEhr's two new services for California-based market employersSolutions from Success Factors a hit with mid-sized businessesHRO buyers' green light to value turn-key technologyEinstein HR opens branch in Atlanta and forges alliance with NetPEOHiring Success receives praise from industry leaders...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Time has come to address soaring health care costs]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270053/Time-has-come-to-address-soaring-health-care-costs/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Talk to any business owner - from one at the tiniest company to one at a giant corporation - and you'll find out that health care benefits is the one workplace issue that gives everyone the frights.
					
					They would be foolish not to worry about the rising costs of providing health care....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don't Blame; Encourage Accountability]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270044/Don-t-Blame-Encourage-Accountability/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[There is trouble in the workplace.  A crisis has occurred, and it threatens to take a major client away from the firm for which you work.  What do you do?  Gather your team and do some serious troubleshooting?  Definitely.  However, what most of us will not admit is that in such situations we immediately start wondering who started the trouble in the first place and how we should deal with that person....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Art of Hiring]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270045/The-Art-of-Hiring/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Hiring new employees is a challenging process.  A single mistake can affect the productivity and morale of the whole team and damage effective structures already in place.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The New Melting Pot:  How to Effectively Lead Different Generations in the Workplace]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270046/The-New-Melting-Pot-How-to-Effectively-Lead-Different-Generations-in-the-Workplace/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Put a group of strangers together, ask them to work side-by-side in the same building or office for eight or more hours each day, and you're bound to have some conflict. And when that group contains people from differing generations, all with different values and views of the world, the amount of conflict your office experiences can greatly increase....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Law firm Pinsent Masons launches a new iPod-based news service]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270047/Law-firm-Pinsent-Masons-launches-a-new-iPod-based-news-service/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Law firm Pinsent Masons launches a new iPod-based news serviceHelios Excellence in HR Award goes to ICF InternationalA free webinar to be held for HR and payroll professionals2007 HR Compensation Survey releasedHewitt Associates makes a series of appointments...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Experienced employees keep mum about career goals]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270048/Experienced-employees-keep-mum-about-career-goals/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A new survey finds that most workers aren't candid with their managers about career aspirations.The poll by the consulting firm Blessing White reports that 56 percent of workers say they seldom or never share their career plans with their employers....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Self-Defense for Bullied Employees]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270039/Self-Defense-for-Bullied-Employees/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Almost half of all employees have been targeted by a workplace bully.  According to a March 2007 study by the Employment Law Alliance, 44% of us have been bullied by an abusive manager or supervisor.  Here are some more statistics:...]]></description>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270039/Self-Defense-for-Bullied-Employees/</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Improving Employee Performance by Giving Recognition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270040/Improving-Employee-Performance-by-Giving-Recognition/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Improving employee performance and retaining talent are two of the major targets of any human resources professional.  However, these goals can be attained only if the employee giving superlative performance feels adequately compensated....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Conflict in the Workplace:  A Closer Look]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270041/Conflict-in-the-Workplace-A-Closer-Look/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Consider this:  After a slew of interviews, a well-known corporation offers a mid-level managerial post to a committed, enthusiastic young man in his early 30s. Apart from allowing him to do what he has always wanted to, the job comes with attractive perks and a good salary.  But a few months into the job, he is already considering quitting.  Never mind the fact that the job materialized only four months ago and after three stressful interviews.  Never mind that he may not be able to find ano...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Jack LeVier joins PACCAR as VP of HR]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270042/Jack-LeVier-joins-PACCAR-as-VP-of-HR/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Jack LeVier joins PACCAR as VP of HRQinetiQ North America appoints Thomas Bailey senior VP of HRAccord Human Resources to provide services to Virgo CapitalDean Foods Company hires executive VP of HRAmerican Business Awards honors Carlson Restaurants...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Making a speech: talk about tension!]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270043/Making-a-speech-talk-about-tension-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Without a doubt, one of the most challenging work assignments I've ever faced is giving a presentation or speech in front of a group of people.

It doesn't seem to matter whether it is a group of chief executives or third-graders, my heart accelerates to the same hyper-beat and my voice cracks out of fear....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Proactively Confronting the Top Issues of Offering Employee Health Insurance]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270032/Proactively-Confronting-the-Top-Issues-of-Offering-Employee-Health-Insurance/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[The daily struggle for HR executives is in defending two all-important, but sometimes mutually exclusive, business interests.  Human resource executives are torn between providing insurance coverage and benefits that are affordable and attractive in terms of good quality care for employees and the challenge of meeting the organization's budgetary goals and keeping the company viable in the eyes of the CFO and shareholders....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Finding the Needle in the Haystack]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270033/Finding-the-Needle-in-the-Haystack/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[During interviews, three qualities outshine a host of others:  competence, capacity, and desire.  Together, these qualities make up the measure of a worker.  A combination of these three qualities in a candidate can create a potential leader.  At interviews, potential employers and HR personnel mostly shop for the optimal purchase but often end up getting someone with only one of these three qualities.  A few will seek a second.  However, very rarely do they weigh the levels of all three in e...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Making Meetings Effective]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270034/Making-Meetings-Effective/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Meetings are an essential part of any organization and its functioning.  They are held so often that we sometimes forget they need to be planned to be effective.  Unless we prepare for meetings in advance and execute them according to plan, they can prove to be total wastes of time and tax our resources....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Make the Most of Your White Space]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270035/Make-the-Most-of-Your-White-Space/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every manager has white space in his or her day.  Successful managers take advantage of their white space and use it as a time to brainstorm new ideas or work on things outside their normal job scopes....]]></description>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270035/Make-the-Most-of-Your-White-Space/</guid>
			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cathy Ries joins UniSource Energy as VP of HR]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270036/Cathy-Ries-joins-UniSource-Energy-as-VP-of-HR/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Cathy Ries joins UniSource Energy as VP of HRNew managing director of HR for TCWJohn Staines senior vice president of HR for KB HomeBridget Atkinson bags HR leadership awardUTA names new HR VP...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Mistake is the mother of success]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270037/Mistake-is-the-mother-of-success/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[What company wants to deal with failure?

The answer to that question is simple: only the smart companies.

Yet, American business really isn't very good at accepting failure, let alone encouraging it as part of the learning experience....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Women in HR Management]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Decades of actions taken to increase the numbers of women in leadership roles in the corporate world are appearing to be paying off.  Female professionals in high-profile human resources and other executive positions at top-notch corporations worldwide, such as Liz Claiborne, WellPoint, Hewlett-Packard, Ford, Xerox, IBM, and Kraft Foods, among many others, reflect the fact that women have finally broken through the traditional &quot;glass ceiling.&quot;  Many of these women have emerged as top HR profe...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Job Analysis in Human Resources]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Human resources personnel need to be prepared to modify job specifications and job descriptions on an everyday basis.  To achieve organizational success, it is crucial to identify and determine the jobs that the organization needs performed in order to reach its strategic goals.  Job analysis is therefore a vital function of human resources....]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Appreciate Your Employees Today and Every Day: The Keys to a Happier, More Productive Staff]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270028/Appreciate-Your-Employees-Today-and-Every-Day-The-Keys-to-a-Happier-More-Productive-Staff/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[William is an aspiring attorney and has been working as a legal assistant in a prestigious law firm for the past 18 months.  He loves the idea of fulfilling his dream and works long hours without being asked.   William is well-paid and enjoys every bit of his job; however, there is just one significant element of dissatisfaction.  He has no knowledge of his value to the firm; he doesn't feel appreciated.  Should this be a concern for management?...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[$1B contract signed between Convergys and J&amp;J]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270029/-1B-contract-signed-between-Convergys-and-J-J/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[$1B contract signed between Convergys and J&amp;JDecatur County appoints human resources director for the first timeGevity offers solutions to avoid employment-related litigationGeorgia Department of Human Resources settles records Human resources management blog launched...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crossword Puzzle]]></title>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weary workers substituting long weekends for traditional vacations]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If modern life is a series of trade-offs, American workers seem to be swapping their well-being for the &quot;busyness&quot; of their lives.
					
					That is demonstrated in two findings from a recent survey by Yahoo! HotJobs that reports 45% of workers left unused vacation days on the table in 2006 and 36% say today they have too much work to take a vacation....]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Building Your Career in Human Resources:  Walking the Tightrope]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Most articles on human resources address what someone in HR should or shouldn't do or how to find HR jobs.  However, very few articles on human resources deal with building a career in the field.  In contrast, this article deals with a real problem of human resources professionals:  how to walk the tightrope....]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[Over the past 20 years, it has become painfully obvious that the majority of diversity initiatives fail to achieve their stated goals and objectives.  The reason for this failure can be made obvious by reviewing a recent job description for a diversity consultant at a major law firm.  The company wanted a high-level person who was capable of working with powerful attorneys to attract a greater diversity of staff into the company, reduce turnover of minority attorneys, increase involvement of ...]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[Every year about this time, people look at hiring forecasts for college graduates as a measure of how well the economy is doing.This spring, the National Association of Colleges and Employers reported that the number ofcollege graduates being hired is soaring. Its most recent study claims that employers will hire 19.2 percent more college grads than last year....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Myths About the HR Professional as the Candidate in the Job Interview]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Most people would think that the job interview as the candidate would be a ''slam dunk'' for the HR professional who knows everything there is to know about the hiring process.  The truth, however, is that most HR professionals find job interviews as daunting as the rest of the candidates do when they sit on the ''other side of the desk.'' And many of them blow it!...]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Employee Wellness is Company Wellness]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270018/Employee-Wellness-is-Company-Wellness/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[A fit mind resides in a fit body.  Similarly, a company's fitness depends entirely on its workers' fitness&amp;mdash;in terms of both mental acuity and good health.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Delegate to Progress]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[A fit mind resides in a fit body.  Similarly, a company's fitness depends entirely on its workers' fitness&amp;mdash;in terms of both mental acuity and good health.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Beware that promotion you strive for]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270020/Beware-that-promotion-you-strive-for/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Getting promoted might not be all it's cracked up to be.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crossword Puzzle]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Clean Harbors appoints chief human resources officer]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270017/Clean-Harbors-appoints-chief-human-resources-officer/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Clean Harbors appoints chief human resources officerNew human resources director for Finney CountyConvergys bags three global excellence awards in human resources Montgomery County searches for new human resources director
Veritude appoints Timothy Riley as senior vice president of human resources...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Like most of us, bats need the right kind of house]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270004/Like-most-of-us-bats-need-the-right-kind-of-house/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Q: We heard a little bit about bats and thought we might want to attract them to our lake house so they will eat the mosquitoes in the yard. However, we do not want them in our house. What can we do?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stress at Work:  Is It Always Negative?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[For many individuals, a certain amount of pressure is necessary for strong performance.  But when the amount of pressure one is dealing with becomes intolerable or remains consistently high over a long period of time, it can turn into stress....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Four Cultures of Employee Retention]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270012/The-Four-Cultures-of-Employee-Retention/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Got turnover?  Compelling data from the Society for Human Resource Management and others who study workforce trends reveal that leading organizations must take time to analyze their retention realities and ensure that the valuable employees they currently have are not seeking greener pastures....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crossword Puzzle]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Can MySpace Do For You?]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270015/What-Can-MySpace-Do-For-You-/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Julia Barlow Sherlock, Career Services Director at Central Michigan University, is an expert in this area.  She thinks that social networking sites have changed the way employers hire by giving them extra information to consider....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Going green helps companies flourish]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270016/Going-green-helps-companies-flourish/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Going green not only helps the environment, but it may also benefit companies in recruiting new employees. Eco-friendly businesses will most likely have an advantage over their competition when it comes to hiring the intelligent young people in today's market....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Like most of us, bats need the right kind of house]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270005/Like-most-of-us-bats-need-the-right-kind-of-house/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Q: We heard a little bit about bats and thought we might want to attract them to our lake house so they will eat the mosquitoes in the yard. However, we do not want them in our house. What can we do?...]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[HR's Role in Employee Recognition]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270006/HR-s-Role-in-Employee-Recognition/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every spring, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences gives out its coveted Oscar awards.  Besides Best Picture, the awards that create the most excitement and media buzz are Best Actor and Best Actress.  The nominees for these awards are Hollywood's stars, but the Academy knows these people can't do it alone....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Make the Most of Your White Space]]></title>
			<link>http://www.hrcrossing.com/article/270007/Make-the-Most-of-Your-White-Space/</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Every manager has white space in his or her day.  Successful managers take advantage of their white space and use it as a time to brainstorm new ideas or work on things outside their normal job scope.]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Do It Write]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[It doesn't matter what line of work you are in; nothing is more important than good communication.  It takes clear, concise, and compassionate communication to be successful in the world of human resources.  However, the manner in which you come across on paper is equally important....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Horses common in White House history]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Q: I am aware that most of our presidents have had dogs and cats while living at the White House; however, I was wondering about how many had horses. Since horses have been an important part of our history, I would be surprised if our presidents didn't have a close relationship with horses....]]></description>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crossword Puzzle]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 CDT</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crossword Puzzle]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Q: Since we acquired a new kitten a few weeks ago, our 4-year-old spayed cat has stopped using her litter box. We have tried several brands of litter. We only own one litter box since we live in a small house. We were hoping that the older cat would help us train the new kitten to use the box. But now the new kitten is using the box and the old cat is not....]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grabbing the cat by its tail]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Q: I saw an article in my local newspaper about eliminating cattails that are growing in a pond. In my case, they are not in a pond. They are in a bit of a marshy area that I have on my property. In the 22 years I have owned the property, the cattails have taken over more and more ground....]]></description>
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			<title><![CDATA[Richardson names Tschoepe VP of human resources]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Richardson names Tschoepe VP of human resourcesLa Mesa RV Center hires Puente Consulting to organize in-house training programsAurobindo Pharma USA hires CheckPoint HR to streamline HR processes ...]]></description>
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