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Jan. 18, 2012

Mark Herbert and 6 other people answered this question

Are HR qualifications essential for getting ahead in HR in 2012?

Like others I see a huge gap between certification and qualification. Passing the exams required to be "certified" does not make you competent.
I have worked in and around HR for over 30 years. I have never bothered to become "certified", but I have managed ... more

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Jan. 15, 2012

phil gauvin and 7 other people answered this question

Are job boards becoming displaced by social recruiting?

@Jennifer: I think it really depends what type of positions we are talking about and at what type of level. I don't know any 30s educated professional spending anytime on job boards looking for their next gig. They meet people, they call ex-colleagues; basically they ... more

Oct. 19, 2011

Cyndy Trivella and 2 other people answered this question

Do you belong to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)? Why or why not?

I am a proud member of both the national organization, as well as the local chapter here locally in Kansas City. In addition, I currently serve as a taskforce member, along with 50+ other HR professionals from around the U.S., working with the national organization ... more

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July 18, 2011

Marjory C. and 6 other people answered this question

Which is your top concern - employee retention or employee engagement?

It is the organization's responsibility to create programs that promotes employee engagement and develop a feedback process in order to retain employees and increase ROI. more

July 15, 2011

Howard M. Pardue, PHD, SPHR asked a question

Is the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) a positive resource for HR pros or not?

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July 14, 2011

Brenden @brendenmwright and 14 other people answered this question

Should a CEO be actively involved in an employee recognition program?

Yes. If you have to convince the CEO to participate, I'd wonder about the CEO.

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Hey, HR, are you Appropriately Frustrated?

July 12, 2011

John Jorgensen and 3 other people answered this question

POLL: What is the top benefit you're receiving by being a member of SHRM (or other prof. assoc.)?

I know it is a cop-out but I choose all of the above plus Dave's and Robin's additions. Professional membership is one of those things that you only get out of it what you put into it or ask it to do. more

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