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Traditional male-dominated careers still find few takers in women

HR Digest

Diversity and equal opportunity are a compulsory part of any company’s human resource plan. But there are still some occupations that are typically male-dominated, not due to any resistance but because of traditional bias, or just the hardships involved or the sheer human power needed to operate. Personal Finance Advisors.

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17 High-Paying Jobs for Women

HR Digest

To qualify, pharmacists need a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and must be licensed. Human Resource Managers. Human resource workers also handle workplace conflict and any other employee-related disputes and issues that crop up. Women human resources managers earn a median annual income of $69,160.

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What is an HRIS? A Beginner’s Guide to Human Resource Information Systems

HR Digest

An HRIS (Human Resources Information System) is a software solution that helps organizations manage and automate core HR processes like payroll, time tracking, and employee benefits administration. There are many central features that make up these human resource information systems. What is an HRIS?

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Five Great Ways to Earn Extra Money in 2010 :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Get any licenses required, pay sales taxes where appropriate Get everything in writing. Whatever You Do, Make Sure You Are Legal Here are a few things to remember, no matter what extra money-making venture you choose: Always follow local, state and federal laws.

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Possibility Maximizer: SelfGrowth.com

Sales Wolf Blog

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! License. . Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.  Today I have a superb self improvement website to point you before the last un-official weekend of summer.  Enjoy and have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

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The Growing Business of Marijuana

Harvard Business Review

Professionals from the banking, finance, investing, and accounting worlds. A former Congressman is also bidding for three dispensary business licenses in Massachusetts. Like any industry, the medical cannabis sector needs everything from lawyers and accountants to human resources professionals, insurance specialists, and consultants.

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Case Study: When Two Leaders on the Senior Team Hate Each Other

Harvard Business Review

Lance Best, the CEO of Barker Sports Apparel, was meeting with Nina Kelk, the company’s general counsel, who also oversaw human resources. After all, sales and finance were often at odds in organizations, and the conflict hadn’t had a big impact on Barker’s revenues. Doing Just Fine. “The usual.