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Learned Helplessness in HR

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There is a weird phenomenon happening in human resources departments around the globe. Far too many people in HR are suffering from learned helplessness. Learned helplessness is a psychological condition that commonly describes victims of abuse and neglect. Those poor souls give up on themselves. They see themselves as perpetual victims — even when they’re…

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Giving Up Giving Up

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My sweet kitty, Emma, is allergic to the world. This poor boo has been on shots and meds over the past few years to decrease her sensitivity to pollen. Emma’s personality is sweet, though, and she doesn’t give us a hard time about taking medicine. (Well, it’s no more complicated than any other cat. We…

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The impact of outdated HR practices: Learn about the history and effects of old HR methods that promote racism, sexism, and homophobia. Find out how to confront and eliminate all harmful biases in your organization.

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