ALAN COLLINS is Founder of Success In HR, a company providing HR professionals with insights and tools for enhancing their careers. He was formerly Vice President of Human Resources at PepsiCo where he led HR initiatives for their Quaker Oats, Gatorade and Tropicana businesses. He has 25 years of corporate, field and executive experience in HR. Author of the "HR Recession Guide: 7 Ways To Recession-Proof Your Career & Avoid Losing Your HR Job," he has also written over 100 articles and white papers on human resources topics. He earned his BS and MS degrees in Industrial Relations from Purdue. His works can be accessed at SuccessInHR.com.