Karen Codere

Use HR to Knit Together a Great Team of Talent

Biography: Karen Codere

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 Administaff, Inc. 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.

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Rainmakers can create Toxic Rain in the Workplace

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

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An HR Perspective: Employee Pay Raises in a Down Economy

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

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Tips for Offering Paid Time Off

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

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Paid Time Off Should Offer a Reasonable Amount of Hours or Days

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

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Final Thoughts on Cell Phone Policies

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

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Cell Phone Policies Should Spell Everything Out

Here are some steps to create an effective cell phone policy for your company.

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Cell Phone Policies
Companies need to look at cell phones as company equipment and treat them as such.

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Things to Think About When Considering HR Outsourcing

If you’re an employer who is considering HR outsourcing for your company or organization, here are the next steps you should take.

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Human Resources (HR) Outsourcing is Worth the Money

Human Resources (HR) outsourcing is an effective way for companies to manage their people, while also focusing on their business.

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Throwing Office Parties that are Professional and Fun

Due to many factors, a lot of companies are moving away from the big holiday dinner party.

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Take Care When Planning Office Parties

Holiday office parties can offer a lot to a company, but unfortunately, there’s also a lot the company needs to watch out for.

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The Office Dress Code: Is a Hip and Trendy Workplace for You?

If surveyed, I bet many American workers would say they would like to wear jeans to work every day. Even me! Actually, a business adopts an office dress code primarily to serve its business purposes.

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