- Lighter side: Blogger fired for a homophone?
by Human Capital
Where was HR when this boss decided to fire the social media coordinator because he didn't know what "homophone" meant?
- Should HR be split?
by Janie Smith
A controversial article calls for HR to be split into different roles to better serve businesses. Is it time to say goodbye to the traditional HR department?
- How to use LinkedIn to advance your career
by Janie Smith
The business-oriented social networking site now has more than 300 million members worldwide and more than 950,000 of them are HR professionals. Here’s how to make the most of your network.
- Fickle Gen Y stereotype busted
by Janie Smith
Generation Y workers are often painted in a negative light when it comes to things like job loyalty, but new research shows that may just be a myth.
- Porn-sharing postal workers reinstated
by Janie Smith
Is looking at X-rated material in the office reason enough to dismiss employees? The issue may not be as clear-cut as you think.
- Social network up for US$6m after failing HR 101
by Ben Abbott
This social media hub for professionals has agreed to pay out millions of dollars for a payroll blunder usually reserved for rookies.