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HR.com HR Strategy and Metrics eBulletin for the Week of April 12, 2010

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Look for tips from industry leaders on federal background checks, the undermanagement epidemic, and how to bring thanks to a thankless culture.  Also, check out a research paper to see if SMART goals are actually dumb in this week's ebee.

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"I don't think necessity is the mother of invention - invention, in my opinion, arises directly from idleness, possibly also from laziness. To save oneself trouble."

~  Agatha Christie (1890 - 1976)

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Wikis:

Do you have knowledge to share?  Ever wanted to start your own wiki? HR.com invites you to check out our wikis and contribute your expertise. 

Here's this week's featured Wiki:

- Delphi Method



Do You Need Federal Background Checks?
County and state criminal searches can play an important role in your pre employment screening, but there are some types of criminal activity that these searches won’t uncover. So your background screening team will often suggest a federal criminal search in addition to county and state investigations.
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Undermanagement Epidemic Revisited (Part I)
We have been tracking the undermanagement epidemic closely for more than 10 years since we first identified it in our research. Here's a summary of our findings: the undermanagement epidemic persists throughout the workplace and is costing organizations a fortune every day.
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Executive Buy-In Essential & Necessary for Culture Change
You cannot expect to change the fundamental culture of your organization unless that change is seen as needed by your CEO and then promoted through actions and words by the CEO directly.
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New Leadership IQ Research Paper Asks, Are SMART Goals Dumb?
A new study just released by Leadership IQ, a leadership development and research company, reveals startling contradictions to the goal-setting status quo.
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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.

Leadership Development Programs: Should You Be Using Them? - April 14, 2010.
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Payroll Options and Solutions - April 28, 2010.
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Click here for more Info on our upcoming virtual events.


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

>  Bringing Thanks to a Thankless Culture

Low morale in the workplace is an all too common occurrence these days thanks to the pressure and fear employees are feeling from the economic crisis.  So how do you survive work in a thankless culture?
 

Read all blogs here.

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Finding Nemo! Developing relevant recruitment strategies.
Join this webinar where I will share our *top twenty* list of recruitment tools/tips to keep in mind for your recruitment team. All of these can be applied within your organizations talent acquisition strategy the next day!
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Date: April 22, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 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



Making Sense of Healthcare Reform: An Overview of Key Provisions that Impact Employers
Learn about the implications, time lines, and what the new Health Care Reform law means for you as an employer and for your employees.
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Date: April 22, 2010
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET



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Participate in this week’s research initiative to find out what your peers are saying

Feature Polls and Surveys:

> Labor Relations Trends

> Are You Happy with your Vendor Management System?


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> 10 Steps to Successful Teams - Summary

Renie McClay provides advice and guidance for team leaders and team members who are charged with accomplishing tasks through collaborative workforce groups. The foundation of teamwork is based on the belief that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and that more can be accomplished by working together than by working independently.
 
To view all Book Reviews summaries,
click here.




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