From the HR Blogosphere

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December 22, 2011

Blogs, forums, chat rooms, listservs—the list goes on and on. These are valuable resources to find alternative opinions and information about almost anything. From HR concerns to just needing a quick laugh to fuel the rest of your day, blogs can help remind you that you're not alone in the all-too often chaotic world of private-independent education.

Looking ahead to this winter’s faculty-hiring season, we offer a selection of posts focusing on attracting top “talent.”

Leaders: Replace These 5 Behaviors to Attract Top Talent
People-skills coach Kate Nasser speaks candidly to leaders about behaviors that they may consider a part of their leadership style, but which actually repel talented candidates.

Why I Hire People Who Fail
Harvard Business Review blogger Jeff Stibel weighs in on the value of learning from failures and the importance of hiring for humility and cultural fit.

3 Tips to Guide Your Social Media Check on a New Hire
Eric B. Meyer, a labor attorney with Dilworth Paxson in Philadelphia, provides guidance on using social media safely when screening finalists.

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