Human Resources: HR.com General Bulletin for the Week of December 10, 2007

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Are You a Workaholic?
Well, are you? As Bruce Katcher explains if you lack work life balance, you may be pointing fingers at the wrong source.
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2008 Worldwide Pay Survey
2008 could be a very prosperous year for many employees around the globe. A recent Mercer survey predicts the average global salary will rise by 6% - almost 2%* above inflation. Mercer shares more.
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Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Manager's Attention
Your manager is avoiding you and you feel you don't have his/her support. How do you deal with it? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
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Communicating Collaboratively in Cyberspace: What Couples Counselors Can Teach About Email
Netiquette... it's the set of rules that guide email users in the proper way to express themselves in emails. David A. Hoffman shares his advice.
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The Truth About Serving Alcohol at Office Parties
Too much fa la la la la at the office party, may strike a sour chord with more than just employers. M. Lee Smith Publishers explains.
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Playing Office Politics: How to be "Good" at the Game
Many employees say they try to keep out of the office politics. But, as Louellen Essex and Mitchell Kusy explain, dodging the political game may mean missing out on an important opportunity.
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7 Tips for Business Success
Executives need to be mindful of what their role is. They don't have just one job. John McKee explains.
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Why Leaders Smuggle and Muscle Change
Evoking change doesn't involve flexing... it involves something a little more accepting. Timothy R. Clark explains.
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Driving High Performance as a Talent-Powered Organization
Investing in talent is the best way to drive high performance . . .but keep an eye on the shifting winds. Peter Cheese, Robert J. Thomas, and Elizabeth Craig explain.
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Tighter Screening Process Begins For Foreigners in Japan
A new measure in the fight against terrorism in Japan means foreigners are facing tighter screening processes. Pacific Bridge shares he details.
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Worker Confidence Increases Significantly in November: Hudson Employment IndexSM Rises
Worker confidence is up according to the Hudson Employment IndexSM... the best in eight months.
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What HRO Brings to the Client Organization?
KnowledgeSum shares their examination of some services that HRO organizations deliver to the client organization.
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Corporate Boards Increasingly Driving Enterprise Risk Management
Study by The Conference Board shows more work needs to be done; North America lagging in ERM implementation.
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The Top 5 Bankable Jobs

According to the Compensation Data 2007 survey results, financial services' pay increase budgets were 3.76 percent, which is higher than the national average. The industry also had high voluntary turnover rate, 13.3 percent. These two factors could signal an opportunity for individuals seeking a new career. With salaries ranging from $27,400 to
$62,600, Compdata Surveys compiled a list of five entry-level positions in financial services. Jobs were selected based on years of experience, salary and opportunities for growth.

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Technology That Will Lower HR Operating Costs - 8th of the 8 Part Series How To Pick A Winner
Many employers view the HR function simply as a cost of doing business and alocate to it the fewest resources possible. With this reality in mind, HR should harness technology to maximize efficiency while
improving its effectiveness. In this webinar, the presenter will discuss tools available to help HR improve the efficiency of the applicant screening and selection process while maintaining compliance with federal requirements.
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Date: December 18, 2007
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

Why Analyzing Turnover is Not Enough
Across the HR landscape, employee turnover is the metric commonly used to describe the stability and health of a workforce. Reducing turnover is the most consistently cited goal when implementing hiring management systems. Kelly Northrop, Kronos Analytic Consultant, draws from her
experience in working directly with many of the world's leading...
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Date: December 18, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Understanding I-9 and EEV
GIS presents its own human resource director as an industry expert on the history and compliance of employment eligibility verifications and I-9 processes. Learn the history and updates while also becoming an
expert on how to store forms and fight the ongoing challenges of government compliance.
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Date: December 18, 2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Executive Compensation 2008: Where Do We Stand?
The turmoil in executive compensation over the past few years has left many wondering what really is - and isn't - going on. This webcast provides data on the current structure and operation of executive compensation programs in preparation for what promises to be another controversial and change-laden year.
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Date: January 17, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

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