Today is HR Professionals Day, an annual celebration that recognizes the hard work of Human Resource personnel and highlights the unique challenges they face. HR departments are often maligned, but they ensure that operations run smoothly and in accordance with the laws that govern the workplace. They also ensure that employees and managers have the support they need.

It's worth a read.

Firm must go to trial on same-sex harassment claim.

Before the coming crackdown.

At long last, the Illinois Department of Human Rights released its model State of Illinois Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

HR people, you know what I'm talking about.

Here's a summary of what you may have missed over the holiday break.

Act fast! Comments are due September 12, and a policy has to be adopted October 9.

How much do you really know, from an HR standpoint?

Coming soon to a nation near you.