Articles by Leslie Stevens-Huffman

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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
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  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…
• How to Pick Out Clothes for Your Interview

  People often often ask about proper interview attire. It was a no-brainer in the old days, when it was all about suits and neckties. But now most companies allow casual clothes. So, what do you w…
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  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…
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  How Management Training Can Curtail Lawsuits

  EEOC claims are at an all-time-high and many law firms report a rise in lawsuits as recently displaced have a hard time finding new jobs. Although most lawsuits arise from perceived injustices or…
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  Employers Need to Rebuild Trust After Recession

  HR professionals know that broken promises can erode morale and engagement. But now, there’s quantifiable proof that severe cost cutting can diminish employees' trust in company leaders and negat…
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  Take a Tailored Approach to Curtailing Workplace Violence

  It seems like workplace violence is an ever-present threat despite HR's sometimes heroic planning and educational efforts. So that begs the question: What’s the key to recognizing and defusing vi…