Publishing Guidelines
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. Content Types
- Blog Posts: Thought leadership and industry insights
- News Articles: HR industry news and updates
- Opinion Pieces: Expert perspectives and commentary
- How-to Guides: Step-by-step instructional content
- Research Reports: Data-driven analysis and findings
- Interview Articles: Expert interviews and Q&As
2. Editorial Standards
- Accuracy: All facts must be verified and sources cited
- Objectivity: Balanced reporting without bias
- Clarity: Clear, concise, and accessible writing
- Relevance: Content must serve HR professional audience
- Timeliness: Current and up-to-date information
- Ethics: Adherence to journalistic ethics and standards
3. Author Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in HR or related field
- Professional credentials and background verification
- Commitment to editorial guidelines and deadlines
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest
- Original content creation (no plagiarism)
4. Content Guidelines
- Length: 800-2000 words for articles, 300-800 for news
- Structure: Clear headings, subheadings, and logical flow
- SEO: Optimized titles, meta descriptions, and keywords
- Images: High-quality, relevant visuals with proper licensing
- Links: Credible sources and relevant internal/external links
- Formatting: Consistent style and professional presentation
5. Prohibited Content
- Promotional or overly commercial content
- Discriminatory or offensive material
- Misleading or false information
- Plagiarized or copyright-infringing content
- Personal attacks or defamatory statements
- Off-topic or irrelevant content
6. Publication Process
- Pitch submission and approval
- Content creation and initial draft
- Editorial review and feedback
- Revisions and final approval
- SEO optimization and formatting
- Publication and promotion
7. Rights and Compensation
- Authors retain copyright of original work
- HRTechfy receives publication and distribution rights
- Compensation based on content type and author agreement
- Attribution and author bio included with published content
8. Contact Information
For publishing inquiries: hello@hrtechfy.com