Staying current and improving your understanding of the field is crucial for every Human Resources professional. Whether you’re pursuing an advanced degree in HR, considering a career in Human Resources, Leadership, or Management, or just want a fresh perspective on work and life, these blogs can bring you up to speed quickly with real world advice and helpful resources. In order to make this list, a blog has to be updated regularly with useful, original information and insight on these topics. Blogs are listed alphabetically within sections.
HR Fundamentals
Ask a Manager – Management, hiring, and getting things done, by Alison Green.
Evil HR Lady – Susan Lucas demystifies Human Resources departments.
Execupundit – Michael Wade’s blog on ethics, leadership, and management.
HR Bartender – Blog on workplace issues by Sharlyn Lauby.
The HR Capitalist – Blog of Kris Dunn, CHRO at Kinetix.
HR Minion – Human Resources from a minion’s point of view, by Shauna Moerke.
Life Between the Brackets – Blog of Lance Haun, Community Director at ERE Media.
Strategic HCM Blog – John Ingham on HR, innovation, and technology.
Employment Law
Today’s Workplace – Latest developments in employment law and workplace rights, by Paula Brantner.
Workplace Prof Blog – Group-edited resource on employment law.
Work and Life
Four Hour Work Week – On work and life, by Tim Ferriss.
Penelope Trunk Blog – Founder of Brazen Careerist on work and life.
Talent Management
Compensation Force – Employee performance and compensation, by Ann Bares.
Fistful of Talent – Group blog on talent management.
Gruntled Employees – Thoughts on making the workplace easier, by Jay Shepherd.
Leadership
All Things Workplace – Steve Roesler’s blog on leadership and change.
Great Leadership by Dan – Leadership and leadership development by Dan McCarthy.
Simply Lisa – On leadership, growth, and human resources, by Lisa Rosendahl.
Three Star Leadership – Management insight and resources, by Wally Bock.
Organizations
Flip Chart Fairy Tales – Reflections on the world of business and organizations.
Vendorprisey – Personal blog of Thomas Otter, VP at Gartner.
Careers and Recruiting
Careerealism – Advice on job search, interviewing, and networking.
Jibber Jobber – Recruiting and job search blog. JibberJobber is a personal relationship manager and helps you organize your jobs search.
Recruitment Views – Blog on recruitment by Stephen Fowler.
Sirona Says – Blog focused on social media and recruiting.
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