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HR.com Benefits eBulletin for the Week of March 15, 2010

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Dear HR Professional,


Take some time to learn and benefit from the information in this week's ebulletin including details on the COBRA extension, results from a 2009 employee financial issues report, and much more.

When was the last time you let your hair down so to speak or belted your thoughts from the rooftop?  We’re not expecting anything like that but we are asking you to share your thoughts with our editorial team.  It’s easy click on the Member Content tab to add your stories and be featured in our newsletters.

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"Enjoyment is not a goal, it is a feeling that accompanies important ongoing activity."

  ~ Paul Goodman (1911 - 1972)
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- Design and Technology (Benefits Management)



2009: The Year of Failure and Redemption for American Employees
2009 findings on employee financial issues have been released by Financial Finess. The report analyzes direct calls to the company’s helpline and online data from employees of over 300 employers across the country.
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COBRA Subsidy Extended Again
President Obama has signed a stop-gap bill that extends the COBRA subsidy eligibility through March 31. So employees who are involuntarily terminated between March 1 and March 31, 2010, would be eligible for subsidy participation.
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Australian taxpayers pay $37 million for pay admin costs associated with MPs' perks and entitlements 
The astonishing figure has been revealed by the Department of Finance as part of an inquiry looking to overhaul the system, which could recommend paying MPs a bigger base salary and axing all the hidden and costly payments and allowances.
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Virtual HR Conferences


We invite you to attend one or more of the great conferences lined up for 2010. Watch live webcasts, earn credits, and browse virtual trade show booths. Registration is free for members. 

"Performance Management" - March 24, 2010.

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"Leadership Development Programs: Should You Be Using Them?" - April 14, 2010. 

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It won't cost a penny for these thoughts ... enjoy these blog submissions currently featured on HR.com.

>  Social Networks Enhance Interpersonal Communications


We can no longer consider the social media phenomenon a "new thing". Google, Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and other sites have been around long enough for an entire generation of people to know nothing except these tools as communications media. That generation is a growing part of the workplace.

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> Do you work in a healthy balance environment?


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Empowering the Healthcare Employee – Self Service in 2010: Benefits, Implications and Pitfalls
In this webinar, we will discuss the trends and benefits of employee self service implementations and the resulting critical need to balance access from home versus limiting liability risks that can ...
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Date: March 17, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET


Elevating Your Hourly-Level Hiring Process from Good to Great
Today, more than ever, organizations need a better solution to identify qualified candidates with the best potential for high performance. They need a way to reduce time-to-hire and effectively screen-out ...
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Date: March 23, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET



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> Beyond the Babble - Summary

Communication is one of the most important tools a leader can use to focus their employees on understanding, embracing, and delivering a company’s strategy. However, most individuals reach positions of leadership without learning how to communicate with others in a way that not only accurately conveys information, but elicits a successful response.

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