HR.com General Bulletin for the Week of September 3, 2007

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Telecommuting Gaining Ground in Canada

Study shows more Canadian IT employees are working remotely than five years ago.  Robert Half Technology shares its findings. More...

Base Pay Increases Remain Steady in 2007, Mercer Survey Finds

Base pay gains compared to inflation are the best in five years, the survey also found.  Employers increasingly tie base pay and incentive plans to performance, according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting. More...

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Micromanagers
How do you manage?  Are you hands on - too much?  Joan Lloyd has advice for those 'micromanagers'. More...

Necessary Conflicts
Charles B. Parselle shares a historical look at conflict. More...

Timely Complaint to EEOC

Hanft Law shares the proceedings of a recent EEOC complaint.
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Back-to-School Can Affect Companies Productivity

Planning and flexibility are the keys to keeping a company focused during the annual transition back to the classroom.
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Creating a Foundation of Trust: Four Leadership Strategies

Attracting and retaining the best people requires a corporate culture that values mutual trust and openness.  Jay Gordon Cone explores four leadership strategies for building open and collaborative relationships in the workplace. More...

Seven Ways to Increase Offshoring Success

Many enterprises outsource software development to offshore locations. While cost reduction and savings continue to drive offshore projects, IT leaders must do their homework and tread cautiously for maximum
benefit.  Info Tech shares seven ways to increase Offshoring success. More...

Peak Productivity Skills for HR Professionals
Burning the midnight oil is harmful to employees and employers. How can HR professionals find a solution where key people produce at high levels but don't leave the organization from overwork and stress? Laura Stack shares her findings. More...

Applicant Management - Times Have Changed
How does the changing definition of applicant affect you?  Milt Cotter shares his views. More...

Low Unemployment Drives Need To Build Strong  Recruiting and Retention Efforts

Companies need to ensure understanding of Total Compensation, before and after engagement. More...

How to Start a Company Without an IT Professional

Imagine starting a company with no server and no IT department. Curt Finch shares his thoughts on life without IT. More...

Corporate - Education Partnerships:  A Marriage Between Two Different Species
In the 1980s employers asked how to keep the right employees in their companies.  They need help, so they looked to a higher power... higher
education.  Nathan Greeno explains. More...

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1. How do I create an organization that adds   value?
2. How can I jump-start problem solving amongst my organization’s employees?
3. How can I build relationships and create a network that supports me?
4. How do I synchronize my HR strategies with objectives to deliver measurable ROI?
5. How can I attract, retain and engage high performing employees?

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Coaching Productive Work Habits
Have you noticed that someone else always seems to get the good assignments at work? Do you often have something to say but you feel drowned out by others louder than you are?

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Tools and Techniques for Effective Screening of Job Candidates
The manager of background investigations for Continental Airlines will discuss tools and techniques for effective screening of job candidates. Using  ... More.


Date: September 12, 2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Battling the Resource Curse - Make Scarce Human Resources a Competitive Advantage
Project managers find themselves constantly battling "the resource curse"-a scarcity of resources within an abundance of projects. And while all resources seem to be in short supply, people ... More.

Date: September 13, 2007
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

Building Talent Dynasties-Keys to the Boardroom!
1,500 years ago the Maya built one of the greatest and longest standing dynasties in history, parallel to the Roman, Greek and
Egyptian dynasties, based on their ability to take... More.

Date: September 13, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET 

Assertive Healthcare Recruitment
Healthcare recruitment, long-known as being much less aggressive than other business sectors, is taking off the white gloves. it's not about "don't call us, we'll call you", but rather, savvy ... More.

Date: September 13, 2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
 
Integrated Talent Management: Real Models that Work
Talent management is one of the hottest topics in HR today, with many organizations seeking to develop or refine their strategy and
processes. In most cases, they are trying to ... More.


Date: September 18, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Outplacement: A Time for Change
Changing needs of organizations and individuals in transition are driving a new level of innovation, flexibility and accountability.
Learn about the next evolution of outplacement and the ... More.


Date: September 18, 2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

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Back-to-School Blues

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The Opt-Out Revolt:  Why People Are Leaving Companies to Create
Kaleidoscope Careers - Summary

More and more highly talented employees - particularly women - are leaving the traditional workforce in a trend termed the "opt-out" phenomenon.  The Opt-Out Revolt seeks to understand the factors underlying the opt-out phenomenon.

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