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Integrated Talent Management: Selecting the Best System and Pitfalls to Success
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Health & Welfare Benefit Providers: Options, Evaluation, & Selection
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- Eight-Hour Working Day
Someone's Pushing My Buttons! Part II
The process of button pushing can be thought of as ABC as developed by Dr. Ellis. In this view, A equals an Activating Event, the B equals our beliefs about that Activating Event, and C equals your Feelings and Behaviors about the event.
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Pay Them How Much?
Recently I've been reading about rewards and engagement with the obvious assertion that positive rewards lead to an increase in employee engagement and performance. Of course, over the years there have also been many studies refuting this idea with some even implying that rewards, especially pay, may actually decrease performance.
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Rid the Paper Vacation Request Form - Go Green!
The process of requesting vacation seems to have ignored-It's difficult to understand why so many businesses are still using paper vacation request forms to keep track of paid time off (PTO). Here are a two reasons why you should consider ditching paper & move to something a little more digital; YOU'RE WASTING PAPER and IT'S COSTING YOU LOST OF MONEY!
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GINA Posters Available
The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) that became law in May 2008 prohibits use of genetic information in hiring, firing, or any other decisions related to conditions of employment. It also disallows obtaining genetic information of an employee or job applicant.
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Engagement Declines
Modern Survey released results of their periodic employee engagement study which showed employee engagement in the U.S. dropped in February 2010 from the previous measure last August. Prior to that, it had increased from an earlier measurement in August 2008. Is the recession to blame?
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No Tears or Fears but Seven Leadership Lessons
Seven leadership lessons we can all learn from the reality TV show "Undercover Boss". Its goes a little like this - get off your perch!
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Avoiding “Streep Syndrome” in Your Recognition Practices
"Streep Sydnrome" is a by product of those that have set such a standard of excellence that managers often don't think of rewarding them. While compliments from your colleagues and praise from your supervisor are nice, the incentive to work hard can fade quickly without the formal recognition of accolades or promotion.
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Job Ad Posting Distribution: Picking the Right Vendor
Let's take a peak at the software you can use to post your job ads online quickly and easily for all your jobs and what value the software can provide to an organization. Why should you use a job ad distribution vendor?
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The Steps of a Sale: from the buying decision to the close
The sales model only manages needs assessment and solution placement. Unfortunately it acts as if their ‘need' were a isolated event. It's not. The first step is to help the gatekeeper discover who your best point of contact would be.
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> Just Listen - Summary
Though the seemingly simple act of communication is as natural to humans as breathing and eating, every individual occasionally runs across someone else who is not easily “reachable.” In Just Listen, author Mark Goulston explains his proven framework for getting through to stressed people in the most difficult situations.
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Webinar: How Social Networks Affect Health Behaviors -- And How Your Wellness Program Can Benefit.
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Building a Talent Management Climate: The Influence on Employees' Experiences and Attitudes
Many organizations faced unprecedented challenges over the last 24-36 months. As a result, some organizations have reduced or altered their development programs. Organizations who continued to focus on ...
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Date: May 11, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
10 Tips for Successfully Managing a Global Workforce
Globally scattered workforces demand a new skill set for managers, executives and HR professionals and there is a critical need for those leaders to learn how to successfully manage their ...
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Date: May 11, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
The Business Impact of Selecting and Retaining Top Talent
Identifying and selecting top performers is critical to an organization's human capital strategy. But it doesn't end there. You have to engage and retain them. Learn from two leading experts as they discuss the ...
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Date: May 11, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
HR Study launched via Free Webcast. Learn what more than 600 Canadian HR departments are doing.
Ceridian Canada, along with Ipsos Reid, Canada's most trusted source for impartial research, has conducted a landmark study, measuring today's HR and Payroll practices. This research, a first of its kind, covers ...
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Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
Leading Across Differences: Real World Lessons for HR Managers
During this webcast presenters will discuss the growing importance of leading across social identity differences in organizations; with a focus on addressing social identity tensions. The presenters will ...
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Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
GREEN TO GRAY: Attracting & Selecting Talent Across Generations
The war for talent has forced organizations to search out the best candidates – regardless of age and experience level. While some organizations use a one-size-fits-all approach for recruitment and ...
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Date: May 13, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
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