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This glossary gives the definition of many terms commonly used in Human Resources.

Many times when companies use contract employees, they fail to provide the management needed to get the best results. This article describes why and how to best use and manage contractors. It also offers guidance on when to use contract employees, how to appeal to them, how to prepare direct staff, and how to maintain good communication with all parties.

Intraplacement is a dynamic process that uses the tools and strategies of external search and applies them to internal candidates. This article will give you insight into how top firms have increased their internal movement. It will help you improve your current job posting system or show you how to replace it with a totally new Intraplacement system.

The current labor market has convinced many media-savvy companies that publicizing their present work environments and other benefits can be just as important as marketing their products and services. Smart companies are relentless about turning recruitment and retention into marketing events. In other words: You must market internally as well as externally. This article will show you how to effectively market your internal culture.

With all the cuts in technical departments over the past year, many organizations are now understaffed, and as such, new projects present a daunting challenge. This article offers readers five superb solutions to getting their work done on time and within budget. The article also provides a special feature section with common contract staffing questions and answers.