HR.com General Bulletin for the Week of August 6, 2007

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The New Summary Plan Description Process

Michael Byers takes a look at Summary Plan Descriptions and how they helped one company with communicating benefit plans to employees. More...

Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2007

Mercer Human Resource Consulting recently conducted it's annual Cost of Living Survey, it found that Moscow is the world's most expensive city for expatriates, while Asuncion in Paraguay is the cheapest.  Read more in this synopsis of the study. More...

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice:  Changing Professions
You've worked in the same profession for a number of years, how do you make a successful change later in life?  Joan Lloyd shares her advice. More...

Someone Really, Really Difficult to Get Along With?
Most people in a workplace get along, but then there are others who have difficulties working with anyone.  Gary Direnfeld explains. More...

To Create a More Civil Workplace
No jerks allowed ...that's the message many workplaces are adopting.  M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article by
Mark I. Schickman. More...

Unlocking Genius in Yourself and Your Organization

Why do so many geniuses have trouble breaking through in an organization?  Dr. Alan Gregerman explains how to unlock the brilliance in your organization. More...

Ask the Coach - Issue 41:  How to Survive a Leadership Transition?

High-level leadership transitions can throw an entire organization in chaos.  This issue of Ask the Coach offers coaching from Sheree Butterfield - Executive Coach with Break Through Consulting - to help you successfully navigate this difficult time. More...

Becoming the Employer of Choice:  How to Boost Staff Loyalty - Without Buying it
How do you ensure employee loyalty?  Jeff Mowatt dispels any myths and shares his views. More...

Seeking Greater Value, Buyers Outsource GL
Outsourcing payroll and accounts payable may be the first choice for many organizations, but why isn't when it comes to the general ledger?
Andy Teng explains.  More...

Four Phases to Customized Employee Development Plans
Hiring great employees is only the beginning.  How do you continue to inspire them?  Charlie Wonderlic has some answers. More...

Hire Teamwork-Oriented Employees

There is no 'I' in team ... so, how do you pick the right individual who wants to work well in a group?  Dr. Michael Mercer shares his thoughts. More...

A Bigger Bang: Making the Right Workforce Investments

Understanding how different jobs contribute business outcomes is key for a high performance organization.  Ellen M. Balaguer, Peter Cheese and Christian Marchetti explain. More...

Telling it Like it is:  Why Workforce Management Projects Consistently Go Over Budget
Why do Workforce Management initiatives go consistently over budget? EntryPoint shares this Whitepaper.  More...

E-Learning: Now More than Ever, an Essential Workplace Training Tool
How popular is online training for businesses?  Greg Kearsley explains. More...

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5. How can I attract, retain and engage high performing employees?

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Leadership Principles
What and who is a leader? "The Webster's Dictionary defines leader as a person who by force of example, talents or qualities of leadership plays a directing role, wields commanding influence, or has a following in any sphere of activity or thought.

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  • Ever have one of those moments where you're glad your colleagues can't hear your inner voice? Not every moment in HR is politically correct. Click here to find out what one HR professional doesn't want her colleagues to hear.       
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Talent 3.0 - Latest Innovations to "Recognize and Grow Talent"!
Learn how you can leverage new discoveries and the latest technologies to recognize and grow your company's talent base, while lowering the costs by streamlining processes... More.

Date: August 9, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Yves Lermusi, Checkster

How to Survive the Post-AJB Environment: Using Technology to Remain OFCCP Compliant
With the recent phase out of America's Job Bank, many employers are left wondering, "Without a federally-funded job board, how will I remain OFCCP compliant?" To answer this question ...More.

Date: August 9, 2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Presenter: Chad Sowash, DirectEmployers Associate / Job Central  |
Colin Day, Icims Com

How To Strike A Better Deal: Fearless Negotiating for H.R. Professionals  
H.R. professionals negotiate every day, whether it is with vendors, employees, outsourced providers, or others in management. In this presentation, you will learn tactics that will give you ... More.

Date: August 14, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Jeanette Nyden, J. Nyden & Co., Inc.

Live Your Values: Actions to Build Your Company's Culture  
Weaving values into a company's DNA and creating a culture that allows talent to shine; how companies have successfully and unsuccessfully used values to guide organizational behavior and ... More.

Date: August 16, 2007
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
Presenter: Bryan Hayes
 

Competency Management: Tips from the Trenches 
A successful Competency Management initiative is much more about clear goals and objectives, and a plan to get there than it is about one software package or another. In this session ... More.


Date: August 16, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Hank Riehl, SkillSoft Corporation 

10 Demandments - Rules to Live By in the Age of the Demanding Candidate
Your career site says a lot about your organization and acts as an electronic "welcome" or "turn-off" to potential employees just by how it is set up, the places it is linked to and the... More.


Date: August 21, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Anne Nimke, Pinstripe

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The Passion Plan at Work: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Passion-Driven Organization - Summary

The Passion Plan at Work (the sequel to Chang's The Passion Plan: A Step-By-Step Guide to Discovering, Developing, and Living Your Passion) uses case studies of a dozen passion-driven enterprises to illustrate a seven-step blueprint for identifying an organization's core passions and turning them into a dynamic engine of productivity, innovation, prosperity--and fun.

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