ASHHRA Career Pulse

Small bits of knowledge add up to much greater wisdom. And yes, you do have enough time. You might not have time to go back to school or read a library's worth of books, but you most certainly have time for these techniques, which can help you keep learning no matter how busy you are.

Visit http://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/8-easy-ways-to-learn-a-little-bit-every-day.html to view the full article online.

Workplace wisdom comes from being both vulnerable and courageous

Diversity of thought fuels wisdom. If you are courageous and wise enough to accept this fact, you will not be afraid to be more vulnerable, take ownership of this mindset, and lead the new normal. Knowledge is what is gathered over time. Wisdom, in turn, enables us to act properly upon that knowledge.

Visit https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/281536 to view the full article online.

Health Care Hiring

Six myths about millennial employees that you need to stop believing

If you've read your fair share of content about recruiting, retaining or managing Millennial talent, then chances are good that you're familiar with the fact that this generation is often talked about as if they're a completely separate species of human. But those assumptions don't account for the vast majority of millennials, and operating based on these misconceptions won't do you any favors.

Visit http://www.inc.com/kat-boogaard/6-myths-about-millennial-employees-you-need-to-stop-believing.html to view the full article online.

I review hundreds of cover letters — here's what I instantly reject

I’ve read a lot of cover letters throughout my career. When I was a fellowship program manager, I reviewed them in consideration for more than 60 open positions each year. So I saw it all — the good, the bad and the standout examples that I can still remember. While I can’t give you insight into every person’s head who’ll be reading your materials, I can share with you the feedback that I give my own loved ones.

Visit https://www.fastcompany.com/3064221/hit-the-ground-running/i-review-hundreds-of-cover-letters-these-are-the-ones-i-instantly-rej to view the full article online.

Join the ranks of health care HR specialists who have attained CHHR certification.

With the CHHR behind your name, it shows you to be a professional of the highest caliber: One who truly knows the field and is savvy to current best practices in benefits and wellness. ASHHRA members who qualify and apply for a CHHR Scholarship will receive a voucher for the full CHHR exam fee (a $295 value)!

Congratulations to the following who have attained their CHHR in 2016 – you too could be on this list!

Tracy Burpee, Charlotttesville, Va.
Lori Hoekstra, Kankakee, Ill.
Heather Creeden, Acworth, Ga.

Karen Littlefield, Belfast, Maine
Dana Brandt, New Braunfels, Texas

Christopher Westbrook, Augusta, Ga.

Tracy Braman, Saint Joseph, Mich.

Alex Hayman, New Braunfels, Texas

Dawn Rose, Chicago, Ill.

Nicole Schell, Alexandria, Minn.

Tara Kleas, Fort Worth, Texas

Zachariah Wheeler, Thomasville, Ga.
Lotus Yon, Northbrook, Ill.

Karen Littlefield, Belfast, Maine

Kim Rainer, New Braunfels, Texas

Richard Pea, Freelandville, Ind.

Lisa Halley, Gallipolis, Ohio

Sabrina Thweatt, Boerne, Texas

Elizabeth Bennoch, Norway, Maine

Chris Wilkes, Maryville, Tenn.

Holly Winn, Black River Falls, Wis.

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