Human Resources: HR.com Leadership eBulletin for the Week of August 18, 2008.

Dear HR Professional,

At HR.com we have the top thoughts from the top. Once a month you receive the HR.com Leadership ebulletin bringing you the information that will help make your leadership stronger.

In this edition Aileen MacMillan asks, Can a Manager Be Liked?

Enjoy this week's Leadership ebulletin and be sure to check out the HR.com Career Network and take a look at what HR professionals like you have to say in our blog section of the site.

Sponsor

Register for HR.com Employer of Excellence 2009 Conference

Considering a career move in HR?

HR.com is your only source for thousands of promising HR job choices.

View (10,000) more postings here

"Love all, trust a few. Do wrong to none."

~ William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

Wikis:

Do you have knowledge that you want to share?

HR.com invites you to start a Wiki entry or contribute to an existing one. Click on our Wikis main tab. You must be logged in to participate.

Here's this week's featured Wiki:

- Gender Mainstreaming

New Global Report Finds Gen Y EmployeesLeast Engaged
A new study shows that some of the younger workers are the least engaged employees in the workplace. BlessingWhite shares more.
More...

Can A Manager Be Liked?
Alison Green poses an interesting question in her blog on U.S. News. She asks readers whether or not a manager can be liked. In her opinion, a manager should expect not to be liked. Aileen MacMillan shares more.
More...

Managing Peers and Friends
Managing peers is an interesting situation. Bruce Tulgan explains more.
More...

HR.com's 2008 Events

Upcoming VIEW Online Conference & Expo Events:

> Wednesday, August 20 - "Onboarding"

Do your Team Leaders have everything they need to make sure that each new employee on their team has everything he or she needs to feel welcome and comfortable?

Leaders who are most effective at onboarding new executives understand it's up to them to make the first move, offering help at the outset rather than waiting for a request for help that might not come. Learn the important steps and skills needed to analyze your company's current onboarding process and identify
opportunities to maximize the experience for everyone.

VIEW is the first online conference for HR professionals and delivers in-depth content on HR hot topics through live and prerecorded webcasts, white papers, articles, market
research, and product info in the online Exhibit Hall. Earn HRCI credits and join in online discussion groups. HR professionals can login anytime from 9am to 5pm ET and participate at no charge.

> Employers of Excellence National Conference - January 27-29th, 2009

Our 7th Employers of Excellence National Conference is January 27-29, 2009 at the luxurious Green Valley Ranch Resort in exciting Las Vegas.

Many new offerings this year! Enroll in the Healthiest Workplace Challenge and compete to win The Healthiest Workplace award!

Strategy Executive Track for Directors and VP's - January 27-28. As always, top quality Keynotes, advanced Workshop topics, and unparalleled networking with Senior HR Executives.

New: Reality General Track for HR staff - January 28-29. Earn more HRCI credits for less. VP's and Directors - bring your team! This track includes Keynotes, Workshops, and a Trade Show - a fantastic deal!

As always, premiere keynotes, many high-caliber workshops, and lots of networking and fun.

It won't cost a penny for these thoughts ... enjoy these blog submissions currently featured on HR.com.

Words Filled with Power

It's no secret by this point - the economy isn't as strong as it used to be. Companies are downsizing and, as morale levels drop, so does job loyalty. But that doesn't mean that corporations should focus only on the bottom line and ignore the professional development of their employees.

Read other blogs here.

If you are interested in submitting your own blog to HR.com. Please consult our Blog Terms and Conditions.

Please be sure to be logged in to access.

This Week's Comic

Emerging Challenges in Learning: Proving the Business Value

Date: August 26, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

Today it isn't enough to just report on how many students completed a course. Senior management wants metrics linked to business objectives. Learning professionals need metrics that will help them quickly see trends and act on those trends for ...
More...

The HR professional's guide to getting a handle on employee compensation challenges

Date: September 9, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Are your employee compensation practices getting out of hand? Tell me if any of these following situations ring a bell for you. An employee comes to you with a ransom job offer from down the street. One of your hiring managers is insisting on ...
More...

How to Build a High Performance Resilient Team in 30 Days

Date: September 30, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Traditionally building an effective team has been regarded as a long term project, a function of time and personal chemistry. Unfortunately competing in the new world economy doesn't give a leader the luxury of time to ponder strategy or ...
More...

Future Webcasts | Past Webcasts | MP3 Downloads

Participate in this week's research initiative to find out what your peers are doing. Please make sure that you're logged in.

Featured Poll and Result:

> Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs)

Featured Surveys:

> Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Survey

Innovation Nation: How America Is Losing Its Innovation Edge... - Summary

Innovation Nation outlines the challenges the United States faces in the areas of venture capital, research and development, and talent acquisition and explains how various countries have gained ground on these fronts.

View this book review

To view all Book Reviews, click here.

Did you know that becoming a Premier member gives you full access to all of our Business Book Reviews and other great resources? Apply for Premier Membership today.

HR.com Limited, 124 Wellington Street East, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, L4G 1J1

View HR.com's privacy policy and terms of service.