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Free college HR courses: No cost, no credit, just wisdom

01/16/2014

You don’t need to enroll in college to take undergraduate and graduate HR courses that enhance your knowledge and career. Universities and other sources offer free online courses through OpenCourseWare websites. Here’s a rundown of some sources and HR courses:

Exploring an online HR degree? Consider these important factors first

01/13/2014
More HR professionals are seeking degrees online as the programs become common and the quality im­­proves. Plus, employers increasingly see online degrees for HR (and other disciplines) as acceptable alternatives. But be careful when choosing an online program.

The HR I.Q. Test: January ’14

01/02/2014
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

The HR I.Q. Test: December ’13

12/03/2013
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

Top 10: The basic rules every HR pro must follow

11/26/2013
While lawsuits may be practically inevitable in today’s litigious society, losing them is not. Ten rules to follow:

Time to unwind? America’s least-stressful jobs

11/21/2013
If HR has you a little stressed out, consider a career switch to one of these jobs, ranked the nation’s least-stressful by CareerCast.com.

How to control your own destiny at work

11/14/2013
Looking for a career advantage that’s completely within your control? Take charge of your career path by limiting the influence others have on it. Use these four “don’ts” to stake your claim.

Your 2016 annual report: Link every HR initiative to financial impact

11/05/2013
Make sure your boss and your boss’s boss know exactly how valuable HR’s contributions were this year.

The HR I.Q. Test: November ’13

11/01/2013
Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

Angry callers: like putty in your hands

10/16/2013
Turn a growling caller into a purring, pleased customer, with these techniques.