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Social Media Jobs, Roles & Responsibilities with Infographic

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Human Resources. Human Resources may have existed to protect the company, but it now finds itself advocating for the engagement , support and advancement of all employees. When Human Resources is not trusted , there’s often nowhere for disgruntled employees to turn. From policy to people. The result?

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Is it Time to Fire Your Boss? 3 Questions to Ask.

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Indirect Feedback: Consider working through Human Resources, providing 360 feedback, or even leaving anonymous feedback. ; "You seem to be under extra pressure lately. Is there something I can do to help?"; "Lately your communications with me seem [*Behavior*]. I respond better to." Maybe even anonymously.

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Employee Assistance Programs – Serving the Organization or the Employee?

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However, if Human Resources and managers are not trained to recognize opportunities and share the benefits of an EAP, the program is likely primarily meeting employer needs. Manager or Human Resources Initiated : An employer that really seeks to serve employee educates managers and Human Resources on EAP benefits and opportunities.

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How to Give Constructive Criticism: 10 Tips for Successful Coaching

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It is far easier to speak about someone’s failures with anyone but that person, but that’s inappropriate unless it’s their boss or human resources. Go to Human Resources Last. Always speak directly to the individual about their opportunities for improvement, first. Go to Their Boss Second.

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3 Common Business Words That Should be Shot

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Yet somehow we always refer to people as resources (Human Resources, anyone?!). Instead of resources, try these: People / Person. People are not objects. You don’t own them. If you refer to someone as an object how do you expect them to respond? You lead people, you manage objects (time, money, inventory).

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Scott Adams Racist Rant: 5 Lessons for Every HR Professional & Business Leader

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When Scott Adams , creator of the popular comic Dilbert, went on a horrifically racist rant recently, many people were shocked. As a result, most major media outlets carrying the comic dropped his work.

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3 Simple Steps to Social Media Training

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These are often found in Support, Marketing and Human Resource departments. If you have TVs around your office, consider streaming social feeds there. Specialists. You may have individuals with specific responsibilities in social media. For these social media specialists, you need to provide more advanced training.

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