http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/default.aspxHR Daily Advisor is a human resource website, newsletter, and blog that provides news on the latest issues in HR Management, summaries of white papers on key HR Management strategies, and updates on changes to employment laws at the state and federal level. en-USCommunityServer 2.0 (Debug Build: 60217.2664)http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/07/03/epinions_top_HR_stories_2009.aspxFri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1437stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1437.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1437It’s hard to believe that we’re in July already. As we head into the second half of the year, we thought it might be helpful to look back at the articles that have resonated with our readers this year. So, without further ado, here are 10 of our most popular articles from the first half of 2009.E-pinionshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/07/02/HR_Management_Strategic_Focus_Small_Department.aspxThu, 02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1424stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1424.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1424Yesterday's Advisor covered the first four steps recommended by HR.BLR.com® for moving HR from service provider to strategic partner. Today, we'll cover reorganizing, branding, and metrics, and we'll take a look at a special resource for smaller HR departments.HR Managementhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/07/01/HR_Management_Strategic_Focus_on_Small_Department.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1423stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1423.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1423The managers in charge of the company's most expensive asset—its employees—are often overlooked for the strategic management team. Want a seat at the table? Think strategically and demonstrate how meeting staffing and talent needs is critical to achieving strategic objectives.HR Managementhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/06/30/Training_Programs_24_7_Online_Documentation.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1421stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1421.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1421There's nothing quite like an untrained manager's documentation. Yesterday's Advisor presented attorney Allison West's first four principles of "bulletproof documentation." Today, we'll see steps 5 through 7 of the bulletproofing process, and take a look at a unique new training program.Traininghttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/06/29/Training_Program_24_7_Online_Documentation.aspxMon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1420stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1420.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1420Documentation. It should be one of management's easiest tasks, yet it's often done poorly or not at all. And there's nothing like inadequate documentation to derail the defense in an employee lawsuit. Traininghttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/06/26/epinions_Employee_Free_Choice_Act_EFCA_deceptive.aspxFri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1435stevebruce1http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1435.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1435Attorney Phillip Russell, a speaker at the upcoming National Employment Law Update conference, says the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) is laden with pitfalls for employers and employees alike.E-pinionshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/06/25/HR_Policies_Procedures_Giving_References_Request.aspxThu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1418stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1418.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1418Yesterday's Advisor offered tips about giving references. Today's we look at tips for handling other types of requests, such as subpoenas and financial data, again courtesy of BLR's SmartPolicies program.HR Policies & Procedureshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/06/24/HR_Policies_Procedures_Giving_References_Requests.aspxWed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1417stevebruce1http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1417.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1417In employment law cases, "Victory in court is always a little bitter when the costs of achieving it are factored in," says attorney Russell Adler. He was referring in particular to the potential dangers of giving references. HR Policies & Procedureshttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/06/23/Training_New_Supervisor_Managers.aspxTue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1416stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1416.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1416New supervisors have a lot to learn about managing their people, and that's to say nothing of the welter of compliance challenges they face. Compassionate but untrained supervisors can quickly create surprisingly expensive liabilities. Traininghttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/archive/2009/06/22/Training_New_Supervisor_Manager.aspxMon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMTd41f1d89-8bcd-45c6-82d9-dc5c7ed081a0:1415stevebruce0http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/comments/1415.aspxhttp://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/commentrss.aspx?PostID=1415New supervisors have a tough transition to make—but if they master five key factors they can be successful, say Jonna Contacos-Sawyer and Polly Heeter Wright.Training