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The Five Most Important Project Management Skills The Five Most Important Project Management Skills

Updated 07/14/2025 Being a project manager involves more than checking the boxes. You’re managing large, complex projects, and you’re managing people — the people on your team and the customers you’re delivering […]

How Reward Systems Aid in Employee Retention How Reward Systems Aid in Employee Retention

Updated 07/14/2025 A base salary only encourages an employee to work at the level that is required of them. Reward systems can improve employee job satisfaction and retain staff. Employee […]

Managing Generational Differences in the Human Resources Role Managing Generational Differences in the Human Resources Role

As the workforce evolves, human resources departments are increasingly called upon to address a variety of challenging situations. Professionals in this field are tasked to manage reward systems, conflicts, organizational […]

What to Do When an Employee Resigns What to Do When an Employee Resigns

An employee’s resignation can be a delicate situation, and handling it with the proper authority, attitude and knowledge can make all the difference in the smoothness of the transition. To […]

How to Connect With Employees How to Connect With Employees

Healthy workplaces always have a strong, fair leader guiding and encouraging employees. While various industries call for different managerial techniques, the qualities and benefits of solid leadership remain the same across the board. Ultimately, strong individuals effectively guide and connect with their staff, creating a more effective team.

HR in a Global Environment HR in a Global Environment

HR professionals are faced with addressing global issues on an ever-increasing basis. This is true even for organizations that historically only operated in a domestic environment. Issues include global competition […]

Is Human Resources a Good Career Path? Is Human Resources a Good Career Path?

Human resources is one of the fastest growing career paths in the United States. In addition to high-earning potential, a human resources career can be personally rewarding and offer longevity.

Expand Your Computer Skills — from Python and R to SQL Expand Your Computer Skills — from Python and R to SQL

Technology is everywhere, and it will only become more prevalent. For that reason, computer science technical skills and machine learning are crucial components of the Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (M.S. BIDA).

Tell Compelling Stories with Data Tell Compelling Stories with Data

Data analysis is only valuable if you know how to communicate the results effectively to stakeholders who might be less data-savvy. For instance, what good is examining consumer trends if you can’t explain to your boss how to leverage the information? The reality of it is, the most important skills you can learn as a data analyst revolve around communication.

Leverage Data As an Asset for Your Organization Leverage Data As an Asset for Your Organization

How comfortable do you feel when handling large data sets? Do you understand the importance of data validation? When you graduate with the Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (M.S. BIDA) from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to give you the confidence to work with data sets of all sizes.