We're all about getting rid of office clutter here —usually for the sake of our own sanities—but it turns out you may have a bit more motivation than that to stay tidy.

What is the role of Human Resources in a company and what are the qualifications required for the professional who leads the department key?

There’s a technology-driven revolution happening in HR these days. It’s called self-service and it gives employees more power over their careers. In a nutshell, self-service gives people control over many functions that used to be handled by HR.

Great employees are important to any company's success, but especially critical at a start-up. In the tech sector, a great software developer will produce more than 10 mediocre ones--and likely avoid costly missteps in the process.

The Human Resource Development Council has recently launched the second edition of the HR Excellence Awards for HR professionals. Interested parties have until May 31 to enter this contest. The winners will be announced at a gala on October 18 at the Le Meridien Hotel in Pointe-aux-Piments.