HR Articles by WCHRA members

"Mesa State College not only hosted the 2008 Colorado HR Games state championship, but also captured first and second in the “Jeopardy” style competition testing knowledge of HR subjects."

-Dr. Patrick Schutz

Excerpt from Mesa State HR teams in championship form, by Dr. Patrick Schutz, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, March 2008

"How do businesses make great hiring choices in a tight labor market? It’s not really magic, just a good and consistent process."

-Barbara Burr

Excerpt from Great hiring decisions a result of the process, by Barbara Burr, WCHRA member, published in the Business Times, January 24, 2008

"Examples of familiar crises in the workplace include violence, terrorism, problems with manufactured products and product tampering." ... "With a written plan of action, leaders stay connected while dealing with the situation."

-Margie Arney

Excerpt from Crisis leadership involves planning to anticipate and alleviate problems, by Margie Arney, WCHRA member, published in the Business Times, November 14, 2007

"Want to learn what works and what doesn’t in recruiting loyal and hard-working employees who will stay the course?"

-Shelly Williams

Excerpt from HR professionals face a changing workplace, by Shelly Williams, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, October 10, 2007

"Facing issues as diverse as competition for talent, immigration reform, the spiraling costs of benefits and managing multiple generations in the workplace, HR professionals have become a key organizational resource."

-Carlene Goldthwaite

Excerpt from HR Profession weathers a SEASON of Changes, by Carlene Goldthwaite, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, September 12, 2007

"Workers’ compensation originated in the 1800s, when common law held that an employer was responsible for the injury or death of employees if the cause was the result of a negligent act of the employer."

-Amy Allen

Excerpt from Workers’ compensation 101: What employers need to know, by Amy Allen, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, August 8, 2007

"A good leader remembers the need for reward and recognition and celebrates when an employee accomplishes a goal or difficult task."

-Barbara Burr

Excerpt from Vacation realization: Work issues everywhere, by Barbara Burr, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, July 5, 2007

"Are you a human resources professional or business owner who must keep up on the latest development in labor law? Do you want to learn more about effective employee performance appraisal systems? Have you considered the appropriate role of HR professionals in corporate governance processes?"

-Rose Anne Plante

Excerpt from Conference to cover HR Topics,
by Rose Anne Plante, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, March 14, 2007

"Moreover, metrics offers a powerful tool for improving your HR program while advancing your professional interests."

-Carl Wallace

Excerpt from HR metrics an easy way to measure change,
by Carl Wallace, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, February 2007

"One of the most important things the WCHRA works to do is support local businesses through their HR professionals."

-Lisa Martin

Excerpt from Group Supports HR Professionals,
by Lisa Martin, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, January 3, 2007

"Many business managers and human resource professionals have a responsibility to stay current on the latest theories and practices of leadership as well as business and career management."

-Barbara Burr

Excerpt from Now, just a click away: Audio business books
by Barbara Burr, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, December 13, 2006

"In markets experiencing growth and low unemployment, it becomes increasingly difficult to retain good employees. Fortunately, employers have many opportunities to create a great place in which to work."

-Shelly Williams

Excerpt from Great workplaces attract great employees
by Shelly Williams, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, November 9, 2006

"Coaching is needed whenever there’s a gap between performance and expectation." ... "So, an employee isn’t performing to expectations. Coaching has a place in any improvement plan."

-Linda Davidson

Excerpts from Four tips to make the coaching process easier
by Linda Davidson, WCHRA member, published in The Business Times, October 11, 2006

"Why can’t we all just get along?" ... "Perhaps you’ve heard some of these sounds of generational conflict at work..."

-Michelle Smith

Excerpt fromWhy generational differences arise at work
by Michelle Smith, published in the Business Times, September 13, 2006

"Want to enjoy some (appropriate) fun with your colleagues and associates? Learn about emotional intelligence? Hear about recruitment strategies that work, so that you don’t have to (as hard)? Find out how to manage conflict productively?"

-Lisa Martin

Excerpt from Conference to cover HR topics
by Lisa martin, published in The Business Times, August 9, 2006

"Fortunately, more and more employees find help for their personal problems in an unlikely place — work. An employee assistance program (EAP) is an employer-purchased benefit that helps employees and their families deal with stressful life events."

-John Gribben

Excerpt from Studies confirm personal problems often turn into personnel problems
by John Gribben, published in The Business Times, July 12, 2006

"The costs and benefits of hiring teens include the time and effort invested in training, but also the opportunity to mentor the future work force and benefit from their energy."

-Kim Miller

Excerpt from Hiring Teens Presents Mentoring Opportunity
by Kim Miller, published in The Business Times, June 16, 2006

"What does “business casual” really mean?" ... "Explain the business-related reasons for the specifics of the policy."

-Pene Walker

Excerpts from Rite of Spring: Updating Dress Code
by Pene Walker, published in The Business Times, May 15, 2006

"Globalization requires new ways of thinking and responding. For HR professionals, recognizing and understanding this phenomenon is fast becoming a job requirement."

-Margie Arnie

Excerpt from Global Employment Demands Require a Global HR Perspective by Margie Arnie, published in The Business Times, April 12, 2006

"Emotional intelligence in the workplace is truly everyone’s responsibility. ... The emotional health of an organization rises only to the height of the emotional intelligence of its key leaders."

-Barbara Burr

Excerpt from In the Workplace, EQ as important as IQ by Barbara Burr, published in The Business Times, February 8, 2006

"...certification designates professional credibility and establishes that the body of HR knowledge has been mastered."

-Margie Arnie

Excerpt from HR Certification Offers Many Benefits by Margie Arnie, published in The Business Times, November 1, 2005