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    CCH Analysis: With House Passage It's Now Up to Senate to Move on Pension Reform
    Estate tax, minimum wage and tax break extensions all get nod from house, but Senate expected to resist, according to CCH.

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    Middle Management's Role in Managing Change
    Toe the company line, even when you believe the line is flawed. An outlet for those who have unsuccessfully tried to influence organizational direction is to exit the company. A more common but insidious alternative is to remain and become a mindless conveyor of decisions from the top, wries Peter Adebi. ( Change Management Series I of V)

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    Organizational Measurement and Feedback Pathways and Pitfalls
    Part ONE of TWO: No matter how sophisticated our measurements are, they're only indicators. What the indicators say are much less important then what's being done with the information, writes Jim Clemmer.

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    The Business of Winning:Keys to Leading the Workforce of Today
    If you want to be a successful leader in business today, then you have to be able to adapt to your people as they change tomorrow, writes Robert Evangelista.

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    Studies Show that Teams Accomplish Most of the World's Work, Yet Their Ability to Function Effectively Still Lags
    Research by The Ken Blanchard Companies(R) shows that 54 percent of all workers now participate in some type of teaming activity as part of their jobs. Yet 42 percent say that they rarely, if ever, receive any training to get their teams off to the right start.

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    Fundamental Human Requirement - Recognition
    Receiving recognition for achievements is one of the most fundamental human requirements, writes P.J. Bouchard, EMERGE International.

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    Why are Performance Evaluations Such a Pain in the _____________?
    Why is it so difficult to find five people in any company who are pleased with the way performance evaluations are conducted? Kenneth W. Moore speaks to some of the challenges of performance evalutaions.

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    Ask the Coach - Issue 17: Leadership Feedback - What to Do About the Squeaky Wheel?
    Having trouble putting your leadership feedback into perspective? Executive Coach Merry Marcus offers coaching to help you leverage your feedback into bottom-line business results.

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    Retention - More Important Now Then Ever
    Many companies have, as a direct result of a turn in the economy and the awakening of the labor force to the realization that it is, and will continue to be, an employees market for some time to come, writes Terri Joosten.

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    The Perfect Storm: The Impending Workforce Crisis
    In the movie, Perfect Storm, a small fishing vessel has the misfortune of encountering the worst Mother Nature has to offer. Today's employers are facing a combination of conditions just as threatening as this boat faced on the high seas, writes Greg Smith.

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    Dubai Presents an "Extremely Attractive Option" as a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Destination
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    "Blog" Is Not a Four Letter Word: Embracing Blog in the Workplace Creating branch offices in China means ERP must follow.
    This article is designed to introduce you to blogging, show you how to use blogs as a valuable tool in employee relations, and encourage you to review your policies relating to blogging; from DeDe Wilburn Church.

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    Thought Leader: Cal Wick on "The Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning"
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    Time Management 101: Managing Time? Now there's a misnomer!!
    An interesting concept, and a topic that Solutions EAP is asked to present fairly often in a workshop format; by Rebecca Harris.

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    The Ticking Time Bomb: Wage and Hour Disputes on the Rise
    Lawsuits increasingly seek what is called collective action under federal wage laws as well as class action under similar state laws. In today's litigious society, employers are a key target and must develop ways to avoid and defend such claims, writes Gretchen DeKnikker.

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    Hiring Candidates with Disabilities - August 17, 2006
    A diverse work force yields immeasurable benefits. Companies that embrace a philosophy of inclusion realize both fiscal and work/life return on investment. And abundant resources exist for staffing professionals that want to enhance the quality of their workforce.

    Employee Engagement - What Leaders Need to Know, Do and Be | August 22, 2006
    Leaders play a very significant role when it comes to employee commitment levels. What can we do to help leaders understand that role and take action toward creating an environment more conducive to engagement? We´ll look at what some organizations are doing to help their leaders in this area and what results they´re achieving. We´ll also discuss challenges they´ve encountered along the way.

    Preparing managers to encourage top performance | August 23, 2006
    To a great extent, managers must be keen observers able to assess situations quickly and accurately to determine potential problems that are interfering with performance. Managers must be creative problem solvers in order to identify the most appropriate next steps. In addition, they must be skilled at understanding individuals´ needs, and provide motivation and coaching; all the while creating an environment that supports open communication.

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    Dr. Jac Fitz-enz on Workforce Intelligence | August 21, 2006
    An Interview with Dr. Jac Fitz-enz on Workforce Intelligence. Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com will talk with Dr. Fitz-enz regarding his latest research on the connections of human capital / talent management investments and business outcomes.

    Book Review: The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism - summary
    By: John C. Bogle
    Date: August 14, 2006

    Corporate scandals, under-funded pensions, and the arrest of top executives are all a part of modern corporate culture. But, it has not always been this way, and it does not have to be this way today.

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