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The Evil HR Lady

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The Evil HR Lady is Suzanne Lucas -- a veteran HR pro who spent 10 years in Corporate Human Resources departments where she hired, fired and analyzed the numbers.

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Hire Someone You Hate

To make sure your business doesn't miss important opportunities, your team may need workers who don't think like you do and dislike what you like.

You're the Boss. Give Yourself a Performance Review!

You review your employees' performance, but do you review your own? The Evil HR Lady explains how and why small-business owners should master the art of self-criticism.

How to Fire Someone

There's a right way and a wrong way to terminate an employee. The Evil HR Lady explains which is which.

Social Media for Small Biz: Your HR Survival Guide

Does your small business have a social media policy? The Evil HR Lady explains why it's time to get one -- and what can happen if you don't.

Managing Employees: 5 Scary Small-Business Mistakes

Small business owners like to think of their employees as one big, happy family. Here's why that's a mistake -- and why it sets the stage for all kinds of bad behavior.