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Prepping employees for their golden years: part one of a two-part column on retirement planning at colleges and universities.	Column	Sep 1, 2008	1551
Bad habits on campus: how to deal with staff and faculty who are addicts.		Jul 1, 2008	1511
Wellness program checkup: determining the return-on-investment for programs meant to keep employees fit and healthy.		May 1, 2008	1513
Safe and sound: the role of HR in enhancing campus safety.		Mar 1, 2008	1513
Crossing the line with financial advice: the dangers of doling out financial advice rather than just information.		Jan 1, 2008	1524
A helping hand: mentoring opens doors for employees.		Nov 1, 2007	1517
Corporate lessons: from customizing programs to calling employees, schools are finding new ways to attract corporate clients and their dollars.	Cover story	Nov 1, 2007	2567
Smart hiring: facing future talent shortages, higher ed institutions implement strategic staffing plans.		Sep 1, 2007	1544
Beneficial benefits: colleges and universities are expanding employee benefits to attract and retain talent.		Aug 1, 2007	2669
Self-service helps employees become more strategic: here's advice on implementing self-service technologies for employee transactions and then taking it all to the next level.		Jul 1, 2007	1441
Make smart technology decisions--involve IT: know what to ask about upgrades and new technology, and HR will be better off.		May 1, 2007	1434
A change of course: the aging workforce is an approaching storm for which institutions should be making preparations.		Mar 1, 2007	1504
HR and higher Ed: same page or different books? A focus on strategy in contributing to the school's mission is crucial for institutional HR officers.		Jan 1, 2007	1509
Recruiting staff with creative benefits: faced with salary constraints or other recruitment challenges, HR leaders get resourceful about perks.		Nov 1, 2006	1491
Thankful encounters: in positively recognizing employees, it's the small things that count.		Sep 1, 2006	1543
Home, sweet home: today's candidates for campus positions may well need a benefits package with housing assistance. Some institutions are hearing the call.		Aug 1, 2006	2440
To test or not to test? Institutions should consider expanding their drug-testing practices. Here's why.		Jul 1, 2006	1519
Laying the groundwork for successors' success: Don't let outgoing executives' knowledge leave campus when they do.		May 1, 2006	1567
The grass isn't always greener: before jumping into outsourcing, make sure it's the right solution for your school.		Mar 1, 2006	1512
To tell the truth: it's an institution's duty to ensure that new hires are who they say they are.		Jan 1, 2006	1354