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Articles911 is a free directory of the best work-related learning resources available on the Internet. Find the best materials on a number of work and self-development topics quickly and easily, without wading through search engine clutter.

Originally created for our own research purposes, we decided to publish it so others could use it. New material is added weekly, so make sure to subscribe to our update newsletter. Browse by category, ranging from anger management, communication, performance management and appraisal through workplace violence.

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-Free Product Previews (21): Preview over twenty Bacal & Associate books, helpcards and tools free of charge. From stress and conflict management through to performance management & appraisal.

Adult Education - Learning (27): Lifelong learning, and adult education are essential for both personal and career growth. Material here is relevent to both those teaching adults, or adults interesed in continuous learning. Also of interest to companies supporting learning at work.

Anger Management (34): Managing anger in our frustrating and uncivil society can be a challenge for everyone. Luckily you CAN learn anger management skills to apply to your family and career lives, and you can improve. Here's some anger management self-help material.
(Suggested Books)

Archive Work911 Ezine (14): Archive of our regular workplace issue ezine, containing past issues and free articles

Bacal And Associates Product Listings (15): Examine and browse our many helpcards and books for manager, HR pros, communication specialists. Instant delivery via the Internet

Bullying and Verbal Abuse (30): Bullying and verbal abuse at work are disturbing for everyone, and of course, the target. Here, you'll find help to understand the issues of bullying and verbal abuse in the workplace.
(Books)

Business Ethics (25): Business ethics and ethical management are no longer subjects for professors and philosophers. Ethics (as applied to the real business world) is a very practical subject in business, and the consequences of unethical behavior are clearer since Enron and Martha Stewart. Here are resources on the topic to help you understand the issues.
(Recommended Books)

By Robert Bacal (26): Articles by your web host, and international writer/author, Robert Bacal

Career Development (8): Get help with various career decisions - choosing the right career, developing the skills to succeed in your career and related career topics.

Change Management (37): Articles about all aspects of implementing/dealing with work change
(Suggested Books)

Coaching (15): Articles on the coaching process, for all levels including executive coaching.

Communication (58): For articles related to communication, listening, getting along with others
(Business Communication) (Interpersonal Communication) (Non-Verbal Communication) (Listening) (Delivering Bad News)

Competitive Intelligence (12): Articles on issues related to the application of individual and corporate intelligence to improve company competitiveness.

Conflict (35): Articles related to all aspects of conflict and conflict management including mediation and ADR
(Suggested Books) (Mediation ADR)

Consulting (28): Free Articles on the business and practice of consulting in various fields.
(Business Of Consulting) (Consulting Skills) (Suggested Books)

Copyrights (26): The definitive article collection on copyright issues and the law.
(Case Law)

Creativity And Innovation (23): Find articles on the creative process, how the creative process works, its value, how to maximize it personally and for business. Also articles about innovation.

Critical Thinking (11): Critical thinking is deciding rationally what to or what not to believe and is essential in problem-solving and decision-making. Articles explain the concept and how to think critically.

Customer Service (45): Free articles on all aspects of providing great customer service
(Suggested Books) (Call Centers)

Decision Making (33): Improve your decision making from these articles that explain various decision making models and techniques, such as SWOT, decision trees and more.

Difficult People (13): Articles related to dealing with difficult people, customers, bosses, coworkers
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Diversity Issues (55): Articles re: diversity, multiculturalism and gender issues.
(Suggested Books) (Doing Business Abroad)

Downsizing And Layoffs (26): Articles about the process of downsizing, it's effect, research and related material

E-Commerce (21): Articles on all aspects of E-commerce and the new electronic economy
(Fulfillment) (Merchant Accounts)

Emotional Intelligence (16): Free articles and papers related to Emotional Intelligence, Goleman, and others.

Facilitation (15): Articles about the faciliating process in groups and dyads and about facilitators

Human Resources (79): Articles, tools and forms pertaining to the human resources function
(Hiring Help) (Interviewing) (Compensation) (Labor Law) (Forms And Tools) (Benefits) (Orientation)

Humor Lightening Up (14): Everyone needs a break from the stresses of work. Find articles and humor pieces that are clean and funny and not at the expense of anyone. Lots of language use related humor.

Inspirational Tips Hints Stories (6): For articles that inspire or motivate about personal growth, overcoming adversity, and related.

Job Hunting And Career Success (43): For articles related to finding a job, resumes, interviewing, getting the job you want and career planning and development

Jobs - After A Job Loss (7): Losing a job is one of the most stressful things anyone can face, and whether it's downsizing, quitting or getting fired, it happens to most. Learn to manage you life after job loss from these job related resources.

Jobs - Interviewing Skills (3): How well you perform in job interviews will determine whether you get the job you want. Here's extensive information about how to prepare for interviews, and interviewing skills.

Jobs - Letters of Recommendation and References (20): Letters of recommendation are important in getting the job you want. Here you'll find hints and tips about using job references and getting letters.

Jobs - Networking To Find A Job (5): Some people claim it's now what you know but who you know. Networking can play an important part in your job search. Learn how from these networking resources.

Jobs - Resume Writing (8): Learn how to write resumes that will help you get the job you want and deserve. Free resume writing hints and tips, and some examples.

Jobs - Salary and Benefits Negotiation (10): So, you have a job offer. Now it's time to negotiate salary and benefits. Here you will find important help to guide you through the salary negotiation process.

Jobs - Starting A New Job (20): You got the job. Now you want to start your new job off on the right foot. Learn how to set the stage for success in your new job.

Jobs - Writing Great Cover Letters (20): Your initial contact with an employer comes from you resume and your covering letter. Find hints and tips for creating effective readable job cover letters.

Knowledge Management (29): Articles on the new field/process of knowledge management in an era of information overload

Leadership (44): Articles about leadership in various contexts, including situational leadership
(Suggested Books)

Learning Organizations (14): Find out more about what constitutes a learning organization, various characteristics of learning organizations and the leading LO gurus.

Management (36): Articles related to all aspects of management
(Suggested Books)

Management Gurus and Heros (31): Learn about the famous names and leading heros in management. Find articles and biographical information indexed by name, and articles written by these management gurus.
(Herzberg Frederick) (Peters Tom) (Mintzberg Henry) (Argyris Chris)

Meeting Management (23): Free articles on meeting management and getting the most out of meetings

Mergers and Acquisitions (14): Learn about mergers and acquisitions, how they are conceived and conducted, and the failures and successes. Also, tips and hints for prospering after a merger or acquistion.

Motivation (24): Articles about employee motivation, recognition
(Suggested Books)

Negotiating And Negotiation (29): For articles about the negotiating process, between individuals or companies. Learn new negotiating skills

One Person Businesses (20): Articles on one person business, startups, success stories, tips and must knows for the one person business owner

Organizational Development (20): For articles related to the theory and practice of organizational development (OD)

Performance Management (61): Learn about the various methods to manage performance, and get hints and tips about how to conduct performance management and appraisal.
(Suggested Books) (Discussion Lists) (Practice) (360) (Forms Letters) (Balanced Scorecard) (Rewards) (Employee Ranking)

Personality And Learning Styles (19): Free articles on personality and learning styles, including MBTI, (Myers-Briggs), Disc, Enneagram, etc. Also research
(MBTI) (Enneagram)

Problem Solving Skills and Techniques (23): Improve problem solving skills by reading these free articles about problem solving techniques, tools, and problem-oriented thinking. From defining the real problem to success in fixing.

Project Management (7): Free articles on all aspects of project management

Psychology and Learning Theories (8): Need basic information about the range of psychological and learning theories form the past and present? These articles and summaries explain the basics of major theories in psychology.

Public Speaking (33): Improve your public speaking ability from high quality tips and suggestions to write and deliver better presentations and speeches.

Sexual Harrassment (26): Find free help, tips and suggestions for dealing with sexual harrassment. Learn the law, corporate and Human resource responsibility, and what to do if you think you have been a victim.

Small Business (23): For articles related to small business, self-employment, entrepreneurship.
(Startups) (Financing) (Taxes and Law) (Business Planning)

Strategic Planning (19): Help with all aspects of the planning process from role and mission to implementation
(Suggested Books)

Stress Related And Mental Health (41): Find free articles related to stress and stress management, including self-help, and anxiety, depression,
(Relaxation Techniques) (Depression) (Anxiety Disorders)

Systems Thinking (16): Systems thinking involves understanding a business process, practice or problem in terms of a bigger picture, where all parts are inter-related. Find articles on system thinking, definitions, and help in understanding systems.

TQM (23): For articles related to Total Quality Management, and the work of Juran, Deming and Crosby

Teams And Team-Building (39): No man is an island and the material in this section will help you contribute to your team, or help in the team building and team maintenance process.

Time Management (23): Free article on time management and productity

Training (69): Covers aspects of training, instructional design, training for trainers
(Training Needs Assessment) (Training Return On Investment) (Games Icebreakers Activities) (Distance Or Computer Mediated)

Whistleblowing (11): Articles about whistleblowing, from legal issues, to benefits and more.

Women At Work (26): Women face somewhat different work challenges than men. This area is for articles about the working woman, and all articles pertain directly to women.

Workplace Health and Safety (3): For articles on workplace health and safety issued including tips, hints and ways to create a more healthy, safe work environment.

Workplace Violence (20): Articles pertaining to all aspects of violence in the workplace

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