Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman
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Texas Cities Are Among the Best for Tech Jobs
San Antonio, El Paso, Austin and Killeen, Texas, were among the top five cities for job growth in 2011, according to the Milken Institute. In fact, nine Texas cities placed among the top 25, far… -
Retention Bonuses Stage a Comeback
Although rotary dial phones and electric typewriters may not return to the workplace anytime soon, retention bonuses may be back in vogue. A small business owner in Charleston, S.C., is offering… -
Replace Exit Interviews With Stay Interviews
Why do top performers leave? Money isn’t the only reason prized employees run out the door. Inadequate career planning or a hasty and superficial performance-review process can leave valued emplo… -
Are Social-Media Policies Defunct?
Should companies attempt to restrict their employees’ comments and activity on social media? Or should they give up the policy crusade and learn to embrace social media, as one HR professional re… -
Chief Process Officers: The New Sheriff in Town
Someone has to guide department managers through the change process and keep them from attacking problems with a cannonball when they really need a fly swatter. And since CIOs can’t do everything… -
Boost HR’s Strategic Value through Social Learning Programs
HR is in the midst of transforming from a reactive, process-driven department to a strategic organization that enables the organization's business plan. So far, most HR leaders have taken steps t… -
How to Calculate Your Impact on the Business
You can't rely on tasks and activities to score a raise or impress prospective employers. Plus, it's hard to quantify your value or calculate the financial impact of your individual efforts becau… -
Eight Steps to Effective Conflict Resolution
Ninety eight percent of HR professionals say they're called upon to help resolve issues according to a survey by Denver-based Employee Development Systems. Worse still, 81 percent say conflict le…