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In this edition, thoughts about recognition programs, creating value, data privacy solutions, common management talent traps, bouncing back from adversity, four key steps to development plans, and much more!
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Developing Great Leaders
- November 3, 2010.
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Learning Mgmt Systems: Functions, Offerings, and What is Right for You
- November 10, 2010.
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Improve Your Quality of Hire - And Know How to Measure It
- November 17, 2010.
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IT State of Travel and Entertainment Expense Management
Business travel has long been a critical component for achieving corporate goals; business travel is considered an operational necessity for organizations across the globe. However, in 2010, enterprises have begun to transform their perception of expense management from an unavoidable cost to a strategic mindset. This report is a go-to build for enterprises seeking to convert their decade-old complacence of this everyday business practice to one that aligns with a new age of organizational goals and drives enterprise value through process efficiencies and a strategic viewpoint.
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How Do You Know If Your Talent Management Strategy is Creating Value
Keeping up with the speed of business is no small task. For an HR organization to adequately respond to the demands, it must address the entire talent lifecycle as a whole.
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Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM, Data Privacy Challenges and Solutions
Data Privacy, Data Protection and Trans-border Data Flow are critical issues for Human Resources organizations operating in a Global Environment.
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Delivering Value with PeopleSoft Human Capital Management 9.1
Read how PeopleSoft HCM version 9.1 delivers over 270 features and 8 new solutions and how you can benefit from these enhancements and innovations, and gain a competitive advantage.
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A View from the Trenches: Common Talent Management Traps (and How to Avoid Them)!
Shedding light on some widespread talent management traps and common pitfalls that HR professionals should be aware of.
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ICE Releases Latest Worksite Enforcement Statistics
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director, John Morton announced record-breaking immigration enforcement.
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OFCCP Settles Discrimination Case with 2nd-largest Coca-Cola Bottler in the Nation
The US Labor Department settles a discrimination case with the 2nd-largest Coca-Cola bottler in the nation.
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Caregiver Stress: What Are Your Options?
When a loved one becomes ill and needs homecare, members of the family often serve as caregivers, giving up a lot (sometimes all) of their personal and professional lives to look after their ailing loved one.
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Bouncing Back from Adversity is a Critical Leadership Skill
Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. The happiest and most effective people are leaders who may need a "therapeutic visit to Pity City" but bounce back from changes, setbacks, and problems.
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Four Key Steps to Effective Development Plans
Although automating employee appraisals can make HR's life a lot easier, the truth is there is a lot more to it than that.
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Sourcing Talent

The Orange Revolution
From New York Times bestselling authors Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton comes a groundbreaking message on building high-performance teams. Based on a 350,000-person study, as well as in-depth research with ...
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Date: October 26, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
Aligning Reward Strategy with Business Strategy
Are your reward plans and practices aligned with the priorities and demands of your business strategy? Making rewards strategic requires a fundamental understanding of business strategy and a framework for assessing the reward implications of...
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Date: October 26, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Discover the WOW in Your Workplace: Make Your Brand Irresistibly Attractive to Employees and Clients
Consumers recognize and respect brand name products based on reputation and value. How can these same principles be applied to building a dynamic and vibrant company workplace culture and ‘internal brand’? In today’s competitive global marketplace, your ...
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Date: October 26, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
The Future of Employee Recognition is Here…Are You Ready?
Is your employee recognition program ready for the next generation of workers? In this informational webinar, you will learn about emerging technologies, principles, and ....
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Date: October 27, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
School’s in! Are your Employees enrolled?
You know how important it is that your kids have gone back to school to learn. Why not make the same investment in yourself? Drive engagement and retention Corporate-sponsored learning and ...
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Date: October 27, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Learning Management Systems: A Strategic Business Case Study featuring Teach For America
Growing demands for eLearning require a combination of strategies, tools, and technologies to effectively scale. Join Cornerstone OnDemand and client Teach for America in a ...
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Date: October 28, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Commercial Driver Safety: Trends, Compliance, Next Steps
LexisNexis® Screening Solutions has completed a Commercial Driver Safety study uncovering driver drug use trends and organizational compliance concerns you can avoid to...
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Date: November 2, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
The Philosophy of Pay for Performance Examined
There are many reasons that Pay for Performance works and does not work in different cultures, locations, and professions. This session will explore the basic tenets underlying the...
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Date: November 3, 2010
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Communication Skills for the Global Workforce: Comparing English Levels Across Regions
Drawing on test results from over half a million test takers, Pearson has completed an analysis of spoken English levels in markets that have become offshore and...
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Date: November 4, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
Are Performance Objectives a Waste of Time
Research is clear. Employees want and need clear performance objectives. During this session, examine the common traps of developing outcome-based objectives, and...
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Date: November 4, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Laboring Under FLSA Myths: Practical Solutions to Reduce Legal Risk and Change Workplace Practices
Many organizations wrongly assume they are in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and that a collective-action lawsuit won’t happen to them. In fact,...
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Date: November 4, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
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> Can't Buy Me Love: Points Not Required in Successful Employee Recognition Programs
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