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Internet Part II
The internet is an exciting and compelling resource but people can develop an addiction
for it. In China and Korea it is their biggest public health problem.
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TAMCO chief sacked over remuneration
The Ministry of Finance took a swift action of relieving a financier of the top post at the government-owned Taiwan Asset Management Corp. (TAMCO) yesterday after he was exposed to have rewarded himself with excessive remuneration.
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Selecting Recruiting Software: Know your users before you set requirements
One of the most common mistakes I have seen companies make when selecting their applicant tracking platform is that they don't know there users enough before building their functional or business requirements. It is sort of like giving a pair of children's scissors to a surgeon and saying "Go do heart surgery!".
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The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increases
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) rose in February for the sixth consecutive month. The index now stands at 93.5, up from January's 93.2. During the past six months, the index increased by 13.4 percent (annual rate), the highest six-month growth rate since 1994...
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ADA Retaliation Trap
A recent case involved a social worker for a company that ran dialysis clinics, who had suffered from severe depression, anxiety and sleeping difficulties for many years. Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of a new supervisor, she had her doctor certify that she suffered from a serious health condition and was provided 12 weeks of FMLA leave. Upon return she was terminated...
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Illusion of Conventional Conflict Resolution
Conventional conflict resolution, is it working for you? Odds are probably not because conventional conflict resolution initiatives are driven to solve a situation (of conflict) thus even when they try to perform root cause analysis, they will inevitably miss the point.
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Maximizing Leadership Development
It is a constant challenge to build the leadership capabilities in any organization. Rarely will organizations take a focused, proactive approach to building leadership. More often than not the approach is random and haphazard, and wastes resources. This paper suggest ways to make it more thoughtful and deliberate, and ultimately more effective.
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To Boost Productivity, Cast a Vision that Gives Personal Meaning & Purpose
As the economic recovery continues, employers remain reluctant to hire new staff. Yet productivity has risen for five straight quarters as employers cut costs through layoffs. But can productivity continue to grow to meet new demand without new employees and with current employees who are battered and beaten down after the last year?
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When should a current employer be called?
If a candidate is "reaching", "tuning" or "shading" their resume, they will frequently tell you not to contact a current employer. Candidates are advised that this makes them appear more valuable within an organization. Did you know they are advised to check a "no" box even if they are not currently employed?
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Create Immediacy to Generate an Emotional Response
Bring your presentation issue as close to home as possible. Make your audience see, hear, touch, and feel the situation. Learn to supply information to help justify logical decisions Whether you are talking about money, management, or marital problems, appeal to your listeners emotionally.
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Effective leadership relies on the ability to inspire a team to peak performance, and Lead by Example offers managers at every level advice on developing the character traits, attitudes, strategies, and actions that win the respect of the team. The source of power behind great leadership is great character, and successful leaders focus on always setting the right example for their team, from crisis management and relationship-building, to accountability and self-assessment.
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Square Pegs, Round Holes—Aligning Your Selection Process with Health Care Business Drivers
Patient satisfaction is more than just a measure of how happy your patients are. It’s a revealing statistic that reflects everything from quality of care to the engagement of your workforce. It also affects ...
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Date: April 1, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Practical Applications and Recommendations for HR and OD Professionals in the Global Workplace
In this session, Kyle Lundby, Ph.D., will present findings from his edited volume, Going Global: Practical Applications and Recommendations for HR and OD Professionals in the Global Workplace (2010, Jossey-Bass)...
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Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
"Summertime... And Teen Employment ISN'T Easy!"
Please join us for an informative session on teen employment as we help employers navigate the special considerations for this vulnerable segment of the workforce. We'll take a look at a number of issues ...
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Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Making Compensation Planning Better in 2011
You've just finished your annual compensation cycle for the 2010 planning year. Like most years, you're tired, overworked, frustrated and are wondering if you could do something to make it easier next year. During ...
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Date: April 13, 2010
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Going Paperless: Is it all it's cracked up to be?
So you've been thinking about going electronic for your participant communications. It may be the right choice for you and your organization, but it's not always the best fit for each situation. Margaret Powers, ...
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Date: April 14, 2010
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Economic Conditions are Improving: Is Employee Confidence?
This webcast will review the action-focused, performance oriented construct of Employee Confidence and how it can forecast and enhance the success of organizations. Dr. Anne Herman will share how Employee ...
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Date: April 20, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
Square Pegs, Round Holes—Aligning Your Selection Process to Improve Customer Service
A satisfied customer tells three people about a good experience. If you're lucky, your dissatisfied customers will tell only a dozen, and he'll give you another shot. If you're not lucky, he'll vent his ...
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Date: April 20, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Developing Emotional Intelligence Using the Emotional Intelligence Skills Assessment
The session will provide a brief overview of the Emotional Intelligence Skills Assessment (EISA) model and its application in developing emotional intelligence in organizations.
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Date: April 22, 2010
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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