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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
Misogyny + HR Hell=Millions Awarded to Employees
We all know that HR is not on the employees’ side. HR is a function that exists to protect the company from risk and liability associated with hiring, managing, and firing employees. HR, although reviled by multiple stakeholders in any organization, is a crucial department that mitigates risk. What happens when a corporate culture that is imbued in institutional misogyny merges with ineffective or unempowered HR? Bad things for the company….
Should I Go to HR?
I have an issue with my manager right now. He is verbally abusive to me and my coworkers. I have documented instances of his abuse, and I want to go to HR, but I am afraid that he will retaliate against me if he knows that I reported him. How can I ensure that what I say to HR remains confidential?….
Career Profile: Human Resources Manager
Have you considered a career as a human resource manager? Human resource managers oversee activities involving the selection, training, and retention of qualified employees. This involves management of staffing strategies, recruitment, compensation and benefits, training and development, employee welfare, regulatory compliance (such as EEO), and labor relations. It was reported in May 2011 by the Bureau…