HR.com General Bulletin for the Week of November 5, 2007

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Quick Relaxation Techniques on the Job

Breathe in, Breathe out... we all need it.  George "Bud" Wassell shares techniques to help release the daily tension.  More...


Apologizing Related to Higher Pay

I'm sorry but a recent study suggests the more you apologize, the higher your pay may be.  John Schinnerer humbly explains.  More...


Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice:   Sunday Night Blues

That sinking feeling you get every Sunday night as you think about the next day at work may not just be work stresses.  Is it time to re-think
your job?  Joan Lloyd has some advice.
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Traditional Office Policies May Violate The National Labor Relations Act
Common personnel policies may violate a National Act in the U.S.  Pepper Hamilton LLP has more.
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Metadata: The Invisible Threat

Do you know what metadata is?   Do you understand how it can be used against you?  Jonathan Hauer shares his views through M. Lee Smith Publishers.
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Towers Perrin Study Finds Significant "Engagement Gap" Among Global Workforce

The study draws a definitive connection between how engaged employees are on the job and financial performance.
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Ask the Coach - Issue 48:  Dealing with a Visionary Boss? 

Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching for those who report to visionaries about how to manage a visionary boss and keep step with
their changing focus and goals.
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CEOs' Seven Common Leadership Complaints
They can be seen as the seven signs . . . they are seven classic complaints Chief Executives make about their leadership team. Christopher Rice of BlessingWhite explains.
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Driving People Performance with Affordable, Web-Based Software

Do you feel you maximize your employees' potential?  What helps drive your workforce's performance?  Shelley Davenport has some suggestions to help organizations manage performance.
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Working On Your Career
"Are you working in your career or on your career?"  Carol Ross explains the difference.
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International Recruitment

VISANOW explains the benefits of an efficient immigration management system for international recruitment. 
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Outsourcing Agreements: Get It In Writing

A contract is necessary when working out a outsourcing agreement. Info-Tech shares this explanation.
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Improve Your Internal Competitive Advantage using Social Media

Social networking tool can be just the thing your organization needs to help your HR team find time to recruit and retain, says David Cummings.
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Recruiting in China's Third Tier

The horror position just arrived on your plate. Production Manager in a Third Tier city in China, one that is known for bad weather, heavy pollution and a lack of basic amenities.

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E-Learning Strategy Development: The First Step Toward Planning for 2008
Planning for 2008 is the perfect time to make sure your learning strategy is rock solid. If you're not thinking and acting strategically
as you develop your learning plans, you might be wasting resources and opportunities within your organization. It's critical to have a...  More.

Date: November 7, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Using Employee Surveys to Drive High Performance
Employee surveys can serve a number of organizational purposes. These include serving as a warning indicator, for example, against breakdowns in safety and ethics; as a tool for evaluating corporate programs/initiatives; measuring employee engagement and retention...  More.

Date: November 8, 2007
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

Confused about RPO? You’re not Alone!
Confused about RPO? You're not alone! Considering the fact that this statement is coming from the actual inventor of RPO, this is one webinar anyone looking to achieve superior recruiting results cannot afford to miss. Assess yourself with the same criteria...  More.


Date: November 8, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Toolkit for Managing Human Capital
This webcast delves into the toolkit Human Capital Management (HCM) professionals can deliver to line managers that better enable them to manage their employees.
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Date: November 13, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Enhance Your Online Presence to Attract Top Quality Talent
Give Dave Freeman 45 minutes and he'll show you how to get more resumes and better candidates. Let's face it, it's getting harder and harder to find the right kind of talent when you need it. That's why you need to pursue candidates like your sales and marketing departments pursue customers. Get real world tips TODAY to get better candidates and more resumes using technology.  More.

Date: November 13, 2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
 
Laying the Foundation for Human Capital Measurement and Analytics
Demonstrated success in human capital measurement and analytics enables more precise understanding of how the workforce contributes to business success. However, several challenges must be overcome if HR is
to lay a proper foundation for...
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Date: November 14, 2007
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

New Thinking in Talent Management: Emerging Trends that are Driving Value
Most organizations are seeking to develop or refine their Talent Management strategies and processes with a keen eye on addressing the new War for Talent and more closely linking Talent Management to business results. This presentation will focus on ... More.


Date: November 14,2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Extending Reach and Ensuring Effectiveness of Leadership Development
In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the value that can be derived from technology-based learning as an element of leadership development. This discussion will examine how technology-
based learning resources can be used to broaden the reach of leadership development, increase return on investment and extend the positive effects of training over time.
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Date: November 15, 2007
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

Communicate or Evaporate No. 2 - Prejudgment dominates communication
Employers, in general, have a common problem…especially in diversified cultures. How to create and sustain a committed, loyal, engaged workforce. This webcast explains and demonstrates the value of process, over training and other conventional practices, for managing the Primary Judgment Program (the filing system of the human brain).
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Date: November 15, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

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Is Your Company Ready for an Employee Shortage?

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Truth:  The New Rules for Marketing in a Skeptical World - Summary

Truth reminds Marketers that they need to remember that prospective buyers want and deserve honest, noninvasive marketing and that value propositions should not be about lower prices but about higher trust.

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