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Weight Management in the Workplace
Obesity in the workplace is a huge problem. Obesity has become a critical target for healthcare intervention, especially since it's been affecting the bottom line of companies everywhere, writes Stephen E. Dannenbaum.
Featured Blog: Hong Kong's Air Pollution Sours Appeal for Some Expatriates
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Compensation
New US Tax Rules Reduce Burden for Some Expatriates
In May 2006, the US Congress passed a law, which significantly increased the level of US income tax payable by many American expatriates. However, a notice from the IRS issued in October 2006 has made some modifications to the rules; from Pacific Bridge.
Featured Blog: Communicating Pay Changes
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Human Resources Management
Where Can Transformational HR Make A Difference?
Organizations dearly need transitioning assistance, and the fact that they are hiring external consultants by the boatload demonstrates that there is interest, belief, and funding, writes Alan Weiss.
Featured Blog: Why some employees don't connect the dots the same way you do
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Labor Relations
Shh, Chips, Chips! Here s/he comes ...
Lehan Stemmet writes: Many articles have explored the notion that it is good to gossip every now and again, as it relieves tension, creates clarity, provides closure, and whatever else, to the individual(s) engaging in behind scenes gossip. However ...
Featured Blog: 10 Things Employees Dislike Most About Their Employers
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Legal
Supreme Court Substantially Broadens Scope Of Retaliation Claims
The United States Supreme Court ruled that the "retaliation" under Title VII extends to any employer action that might dissuade an employee from supporting a complaint. The case is Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Co. v. White; from Keller And Heckman LLP., Employment Law Alert.
Featured Blog: New Decision from NLRB Dramatically Expands Definition of "Supervisor"
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Organizational Development
The SME Revolution Starts in Dubai and GCC
The Western economies realized decades ago that small and medium enterprises are really the main drivers of the economy. The Middle East is now a new turning point for SME's to begin a grassroots revolution, writes Naseem Javed.
Featured Blog: Mom Friendly Companies Mean Great Corporate Culture
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Performance Management
Driving Performance
Becoming performance driven is about motivating the entire workforce-including all employees, partners, suppliers, agents and others inside and outside the enterprise-to work together to execute the organization's strategy, writes Mark Stiffler.
Featured Blog: Eight Tips for Performance Management Success
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Executive Coaching
Finding Meaning & Purpose at Work
When is a job not just a job? When does a career become a vocation? Where do you link customer service with service to humanity? The answers to these questions are highly individual and becoming increasingly blurred as organizations and the people in them change, writes Arupa Tesoliin.
Featured Blog: ICCO Symposia Go International - Watch for a Symposium Near You!
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Leadership
Thought Leader: Dr. Duane Boyce on Resolving Conflicts In the Work Place from the Inside Out"
Dr. Duane Boyce is Managing Director of Corporate Services for The Arbinger Institute. He recently spoke with Karen Elmhirst about his recent work with resolving workplace conflict.
Featured Blog: Customer Centricity - I'm a big fan!
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HR Measurements and Metrics
Are You Leaving Clients Holding the Bag?
Businesses of all sizes and in all industries make huge financial and human investments in projects. They all feel the pain when a project doesn't live up to its hype. The direct costs of these setbacks are just the tip of the iceberg, writes Abhay Padgaonkar.
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Staffing and Recruitment
New Survey Says Staff Shortages and Consistent Delivery of Customer Service are Biggest Challenges
New results in the 2006 Annual Customer Survey of Signature Worldwide finds the biggest challenges facing companies trying to expand their business are staffing (finding and retaining good employees) and improving or maintaining current levels of customer service.
Featured Blog: Tattoos, piercings, green hair…Oh, my!
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Workforce Acquisition
Tight U.S. Talent Supply Leading to Wage Inflation
Manpower professional survey finds market favors job seekers as war for talent escalates.
Featured Blog: Want a Job Promotion? Dress Up!
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HR Outsourcing
"Global Manager Self Development": Making the Most of Your International Experience
A brief summary of key specialized competencies, in addition to basic managerial skill sets, critical for success in the global marketplace, from Neil Krupp.
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HRIS/ERP
How True Software-as-Service Delivers More Value
Understanding the next generation of enterprise software, a Whitepaper from IQ Navigator.
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Training and Development
Finding the Pass and Passion in the Impasse
The Stress Doc outlines three recent encounters that stimulated the design of a new speaking program. He also provides a paradigmatic preview: the emotional tasks and trials, tears and small triumphs as well as key skills and strategies for cultivating "Passion Power."
Featured Blog: Spot the Star
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New Regulations on California Harassment Training Law AB 1825
On October 2, 2006, the California Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) published its latest draft of proposed regulations regarding California Law AB 1825. When finalized, they will detail how employers should provide harassment prevention training courses to supervisors to comply with AB 1825. OCEG and Brightline Compliance will be providing a complimentary webcast where participants will learn about the content of the new draft regulations and the steps that employers should take now.
Date: November 15, 2006
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Michael Johnson, Brightline Compliance, LLC
The Federal "Basic Pilot" Program and Electronic I-9 Compliance
Learn about developments in the regulatory environment for I-9s and tools for achieving I-9 compliance including the federal government's "Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program" and electronic I-9 solutions that integrate with this program.
Date: November 29, 2006
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenters: Dave Fowler, TALX Corp. | Scott Mezistrano, American Payroll Association | Gerri Ratliff, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Next week's Thought Leaders Live Webcast:
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Turning Problem Employees Into Superior Performers
Join performance management expert Dick Grote as he talks with Karen Elmhirst about his proven strategy for getting problem employees back on track. His book, Discipline Without Punishment, published in 1995, quickly became a management classic. He's now completed his second edition, updated with fresh insights and new tools. Join us to hear Dick talk about what's lasting and what's new in the way of improving employee performance.
Date: November 20, 2006
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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