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Below is a list of articles written by our Senior Consultant Team on various issues related to Human Resources Management as well as Career Counseling.

BENEFITS
Title of Article Author
And the survey says...A look at consumer directed health care plans impact on health care spending and practices Patti Dunham, MA, MBA SPHR
Exercise: The Natural Work Stress Reducer Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Linda Gravett, Ph.D., SPHR
Happy Belated Birthday ERISA! Patti Dunham, M.A., MBA SPHR
Health Insurance - An Industry Without Answers Patti Dunham, M.A., MBA SPHR
Ray Roshek, Hylant Group
New HR Tools for Measuring Future Healthcare Premium Increases Patti Dunham, M.A., MBA SPHR
Ray Roshek, Hylant Group
Spring into Wellness - Is your Wellness Program in shape? Patti Dunham, M.A., MBA, SPHR
The Sea of Data Monsters: Health care claim data and other scary numbers Patti Dunham, M.A., MBA SPHR

DIVERSITY
Title of Article Author
A Day as a Gen Y Imposter Linda Gravett and Robin Throckmorton
Generation Why? Because We AREN'T YOU! Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR
Kristin Kaminski, Gen Y
The Gen Y Recruitment Solution Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR
Who's the Youngest of Us All? Millennial Generation Robin Throckmorton, Gen X
Kristin Kaminski, Gen Y

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Title of Article Author
Back to the Basics: A Tale of Communication Patti Dunham, M.A., MBA SPHR
Cupid in the Workplace Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
FUSION: A Six Step Solution to Handling Conflict Across Generations Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR
Linda Gravett, PhD, SPHR
Go Green! Electronic Communication and Recordkeeping Patti Dunham, MA, MBA SPHR
Pandemic Flu and Business Continuity Plans - The missing link Patti Dunham, MA, MBA SPHR
Kristin Kaminski
Recognition: A worthwhile investment Patti Dunham, M.A., MBA SPHR

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Title of Article Author
A Fresh Start... Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Can Your Business Succeed Tomorrow? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Guide to Quality Performance Reviews Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
How to Become a Strategic Partner Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Individual Improvement = Organizational Improvement Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Performance Management: The Individual Strategic Plan Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Strategic Planning...Goal Setting...Are You Still on Track? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Succession Planning - Your Operational Necessity Robin Throckmorton, MA, SPHR
Patti Dunham, MBA, MA, SPHR
Together We Can Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR

HR MANAGEMENT
Title of Article Author
Diapers to Dentures: Who Is Managing Who? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Is This a Solution to Help You Become More Strategic? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Part 2: Is This a Solution to Help You Become More Strategic? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
To Outsource or Not?  That Is The Question! Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR

RECRUITMENT/RETENTION
Title of Article Author
Are You Linked In? Debbie Hatke, M.A., PHR
Biases, Prejudices...Do They Still Exist...In You? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Employment Branding Debbie Hatke, M.A., PHR
How to Get Noticed in a "Skip and Scan" World Debbie Hatke, M.A., PHR
Recruit and Select:  In This Market? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Retention: What Can I Do? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Retention: Learn How You Can Create a Competitive Advantage for Your Company Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
The Metrics of Recruiting Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
There is a Storm Brewing - A Labor Storm Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
What is SPAM? Debbie Hatke, MA, PHR
What's the Hottest Trend in HR? Debbie Hatke, MA, PHR
Work/Life Balance Meredith Keith Chirch, MA, PHR
Your Company Idol Patti Dunham, MBA, M.A., SPHR

CAREER MANAGEMENT
Title of Article Author
Do You Deserve a Salary Increase? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Is Your NETworking? Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Preparation: The Key to a Successful Interview Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Using the Internet for Job Hunting Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR

SMALL BUSINESS
Title of Article Author
Developing a Strategic Plan
for Your Consulting Business
Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Evolution of Your Website Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Initial Marketing Strategies Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR
Networking: The Key to Successful Marketing Robin Throckmorton, M.A., SPHR

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