WHEN THE BOSS ASKS HR TO DO SOMETHING IMMORAL OR ILLEGAL

It has happened at places that Philadelphia-area HR director and consultant Crystal Spraggins, SHRM-SCP, has worked: The boss wanted her, as the HR manager, to do something sketchy or downright illegal. And Spraggins had to delicately find a way to explai

FOCUSING ON QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF BUSINESS

Have you ever snapped at a loved one after a long day at work? Or been distracted on the job because you were worried about a family member? As much as we might want them to, our “work” and “home” lives don’t stay neatly contained in separate boxes.

COMMUNICATING WITH TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH

"We have two ears and one mouth, so we should listen more than we say." ―Zeno of Citium

HOW TO NEGOTIATE YOUR WAY TO A BETTER CAREER

HR leaders get plenty of practice negotiating: They are key participants in discussions about wages, benefits, job offers, labor contracts and restructuring. But brokering deals on their own behalf—such as asking for a raise, promotion or flexible work a

6 Trends That Changed HR Over the Past Decade (Part II)

Technology, social media and the gig economy are among the forces that have impacted the practice of HR.

6 Trends That Changed HR Over the Past Decade (Part I)

Technology, social media and the gig economy are among the forces that have impacted the practice of HR.