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Quality human resources are the foundation of a successful business, and with a range of How Tos on employee recruiting, training and retention as well as answers to compensation and benefits questions, eHow is a fantastic source of employee relations info. Offering up a wide variety of How To articles on crucial aspects of business such as team building, hiring employees or holding a performance review, eHow’s got the advice you need to keep your workforce happy and productive.

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How to Listen Effectively

By MIghtyDreamer

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The strongest quality that great communicators and successful people have in common is that they have learned listening effectively. Do you think communication is more important than listening? Or is it one in the same to you? Well it should ... more »

How to Manage Your Health Benefits

By Therese Haberman

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Whether you are an HR executive or an employee looking to select a health plan, here are some helpful ideas to do it right... more »

How to Relax at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Things are moving so fast in life and business as downsizing makes each employee even more valuable than ever. It is easy to get too wound up on the job and stress can take a very hefty toll on our general health and well being. Here are some ... more »

How to Ace Every Hiring Decision

By Therese Haberman

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Is it really just a big gamble or are there clues you can look for in every hiring decision that will tell you that you should or shouldn't hire a particular applicant? Read on and see how to hire successfully... more »

How to Be a Great Boss

By Therese Haberman

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Great bosses are a rare breed. How can you be the best boss at your workplace? Read on and keep these tips in mind as you manage your people... more »

How to Be a Successful Team Player at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Playing well with others is a skill you develop like all other skills. You can be a more effective employee overall if you get along well in a team environment. Here is how to increase your value with management... more »

How to Become a Great Human Resources Manager

By Therese Haberman

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You can be a great HR manager with the right direction and a few years of experience... more »

How to Date at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Dating anyone at work can be difficult and would not be advisable as a career enhancing activity, but if you do decide to do it, beware of common pitfalls... more »

How to Deal with a Jerk at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Every workplace has a certain quota of jerks that like to make other people unhappy, because they are either miserable themselves or insecure. Here are some ideas on how to cope with your particular dope... more »

How to Develop a Winning Call Flow Script for your Small Business

By TheDon

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How important is the call flow process? Why do I need to have written scripts for my small business? Why is it important to train my employees to answer calls? In a word, professionalism. However, it is a bit more complicated than that. If ... more »

How to Facilitate a Team at Work

By Therese Haberman

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Managing a team is one job and facilitating is another role. Usually, in a business team, the manager and facilitator are two separate and distinct people. A facilitator is not a member of the team in the formal sense... more »

How to find and choose people for your Mastermind group.

By candctroll

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Choosing the right members for your mastermind group is an essential component for its success. Below are tips on finding and choosing great mastermind member... more »

How to Get Hired After a Crime Conviction

By Becca

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Learn the basic requirements for a successful job placement after being convicted of a crime... more »

How to Give a Great Presentation

By Therese Haberman

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Do you panic when you have to get up in front of a group? Help is on the way. Read on... more »

How to Handle a Performance Problem

By Therese Haberman

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If you are a coworker or not a direct supervisor and are having a problem with another employee, you need to talk to your own supervisor and allow them to address the matter. If you are the supervisor, read on... more »

How to Handle Email Effectively

By Therese Haberman

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As email moves toward becoming our primary communication mechanism in the future, the need for rules and guidelines becomes more evident. Read on and discover the best way to handle your email... more »

How to Handle Harassment at Work (Supervisor)

By Therese Haberman

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Every manager or supervisor will eventually have to deal with this touchy issue (sorry about the pun). Keep calm and be systematic on handling harassment complaints... more »

How to Handle New Employee Orientation

By Therese Haberman

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Getting a new employee off on the right foot is crucial to his future success witht company. Here are some ideas to consider... more »

How to Handle Rejection

By Therese Haberman

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Many jobs involve handling rejection on a daily basis. Whether you are in sales or just job hunting, rejection is a fact of life. Try not to take it personally. Here are some ideas that might help you... more »

How to Identify the Office VIPs in Your Company

By Althea DeBrule

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Every business has Office VIPs. These special people, whose positive actions and initiatives are performed to benefit others, are not famous or in the news for what they are doing; but their efforts affect, enrich and touch countless lives. They ... more »

How to Increase Productivity

By nissi

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If you ever get frustrated with lack of efficiency or productivity, read this article. Whether the task is personal or professional, this article will guide you to maximize your time and resources in 3 easy steps... more »

How to Motivate Yourself on the Job

By Therese Haberman

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Staying motivated on the job is sometimes a struggle, but being aware of your distractions cues and how to deal with them will help keep you focused and productive... more »

How to Network Successfully

By Therese Haberman

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Don’t wait until you get laid off to start thinking about networking with your career colleagues. Get involved now and develop your inner circle before you even need their help for a job search. You’ll be thankful you did... more »

How to Plan a Successful Company Event

By Therese Haberman

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Whether the event involves fifty people or fifteen hundred, many of the preparations are the same and this handy checklist can be followed every time you are lucky enough to be the coordinator. With a plan in your hand, you are good to go... more »

How to Quit Isolating Perfectly Good Team Members

By Aimee30

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Have you noticed that there are a few team members in your organization who constantly seem to not be participating in their team's activities? Have you ever wondered what might be keeping them from wanting to be a part of the group? Read on to ... more »