Karen Codere
Karen Codere
Use HR to Knit Together a Great Team of Talent

I have my Bachelor of Arts from Barat College and my Master of Business Administration from Loyola University. I am also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). My background includes 15 years of sales, training, marketing and


I have my Bachelor of Arts from Barat College and my Master of Business Administration from Loyola University. I am also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). My background includes 15 years of sales, training, marketing and operations management experience before my entrance into the Human Resources field. I have 18 years of Human Resources experience, including training, recruiting, employee relations, customer service development and management, and all the operations experience that comes along with being a Human Resources Manager for two companies in the insurance and medical industries. I have also written and had published several articles in the Human Resources field.

I currently work as a Senior Human Resources Specialist for Insperity in Chicago, Illinois where I establish a partnership with my clients to provide a full scope of Human Capital consultations and assistance with all aspects of Human Resources/Employee Relations issues through recommendations of approaches that will lead to the delivery of optimal service results, including increasing employee productivity and decreasing employer liabilities.

When I have a free moment, I enjoy golfing; hanging out with my favorite group of friends (which usually involves knitting); gardening, going to the movies and the theater and spending time with my family. 

All insights by  Karen Codere
Rainmakers can create Toxic Rain in the Workplace Content type: Insights

Problem employees can drive other valuable employees to 'speak with their feet.' Employers can end up losing those valuable employees.

An HR Perspective: Employee Pay Raises in a Down Economy Content type: Insights

Many working Americans did not see much of a pay raise, if any, this year.

Tips for Offering Paid Time Off Content type: Insights

Here are some tips for developing an effective paid time off package for your business.

Paid Time Off Should Offer a Reasonable Amount of Hours or Days Content type: Insights

When it comes to having a paid time off bank, the real plus is that it benefits your employees in a big way. 

Final Thoughts on Cell Phone Policies Content type: Insights

Here are my final thoughts on what I think employers need to know about cell phone policies.