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Depression Among College Students is on The Rise

Bensinger, DuPont & Associates say parents and employers need to know warning signs.
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China's Rise - A Visual Take
From a hiring perspective you could just as easily be watching the rise of salaries in China, but if you want a visual illustration as to why the War for Talent in China is so difficult to win, this video comparison of exports in Asia over the past 14 years is just the ticket.
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Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Young Boss

A big promotion at a young age can be a little overwhelming. Joan Lloyd shares her advice on how a new boss can handle workers who have
more years in the business.
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Managing the Workplace Rumor Mill:  4 Ways HR Can Tame the Beast
Jim said that Gina only got a raise because... and then Barb said... before you know it, the he said she saids are running rampant through the workplace.  How do you stop the rumor mill?  Pat DiDomenico shares some suggestions.
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Discrimination Against Younger Workers

Do you know where your company stands when employing Millennial or Generation Y workers?  M. Lee Smith Publishers shares some tips for
American employers.
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The Link Between Succession Planning and Success-Is Your Global Business Ready?

After years of laying the foundation of business and giving the rest of us a place to go five days a week, the Baby Boomers are getting
ready to cash in their pensions, 401(k)s and investment portfolios and amble off to retirement. What do we do now? Julie Zinn explains.
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Managing When You Lack Expertise
Do you ever wonder how you can hold someone accountable when you don't have any expertise in their responsibilities?  Bruce Tulgan says don't worry, it can be done.
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Management In Real Life: Strategy to Execution

When attempting to implement a new strategy, it helps to speak the same language.  Kevin Herring explains.
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Problem Promotions
Charlie Wonderlic takes a look at when promoting a good employee causes more harm than good.
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Six Ways HR Can Help Employees Realize Career Contentment
What is the definition of happiness for an employee?  Is it money?  Is it perks? Jeff Garton shares his definition.
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Apply & Demand: Summer hiring tips

It used to be that summer jobs were within reach of all willing and able job seekers, most of whom were students looking for a steady gig
to earn gas money or fuel the old college fund.
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Do I Need To Worry About Being FCRA Compliant?
As an employer researching doing background checks, you are presented with hundreds of possibilities and an equal number of organizations out there willing to sell you the services you need. Some mention FCRA
Compliance, some do not.
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Study Finds Curriculums and Training Programs Are Not Keeping Pace with Current Workforce Attitudes
Creativity is increasingly important in U.S. workplaces, that according to a recent survey of those who are educating future workers. The Conference Board shares this study.
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 Winning the Talent War In Turbulent Times

No industry is immune to the influence of our current economic slowdown. The pace of change, the dot.com disappearances, and the flushing sound heard on Wall Street throw many organizations into knee-jerk reactions.

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HR & Security: Merging Data and Visitor Management to Enhance Safety
While visitor management is one of the most basic steps to take in helping to secure a facility, it's often seen as a daunting task. The speakers will provide information on taking those first steps toward helping control access to your facility so you can help create a safer, more productive environment.
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Date: April 29, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Creating a Diverse Talent Force: Success by design or luck-does it really matter?
The presenter will outline and describe techniques which have proven successful in sourcing and recruiting diversity program candidates.
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Date: May 1, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

How To Strike A Better Deal: Fearless Negotiating for HR Professionals
HR 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 the skills to
negotiate with confidence.
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Date: May 1, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Multidimensional Assessment
Understanding an individual's performance in an organization is a complex issue. There are as many ways to measure performance as there are to define it. This ambiguity around understanding job performance
creates a critical barrier to ...

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Date: May 1, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Online Assessment and the Wii Generation
Why shouldn't online psychometric assessment be engaging? Entertaining
even? How are lessons from computer gaming being applied to the assessment of ability, behavioral competency and personality? Online assessment is going through a revolution that encompasses simulations, virtual worlds and social networking. But which are here to stay, and
which are just fads?

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Date: May 6, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET


Compensation Planning Solutions: Building the Business Case
Automating the compensation planning process will help your organization, but how do you prove it? It's impossible to get
management buy-in without a solid business case justifying change, but how do you quantify the savings that accrue from: · Reduced budget errors & excesses · Improved ...
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Date: May 7, 2008
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

It Takes A Leader Integrating Values into the Workplace, One Skill at a Time
Values are just words on paper; to make them a reality, it takes leadership. Today's organizations must cultivate leaders at all levels that have the knowledge, skills, and motivation to make values a part of the workplace culture - a standard by which everyone operates and aligns their behavior. In this webcast, you'll gain ...
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Date: May 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Get Your Questions Answered on Sexual Harassment Investigations
During this webcast, a partner in the labor and employment group practice at the law firm of Taylor, Busch, Slipakoff & Duma, LLP, in Atlanta, Georgia will answer sexual harassment investigation/litigation
questions and provide valuable guidance relevant to all companies on avoiding sexual harassment lawsuits.
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Date: May 13, 2008
Time: 11:30 - 12:30 PM ET

Business Intelligence 101: A Tutorial for Recruiting Teams
Every part of our organizations, including HR, are moving towards using advanced Business Intelligence (BI) tools to gain transparency and enable better decision making. This session, lead by HR metrics
author Jeremy Shapiro, is a tutorial for VPs of HR and ...
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Date: May 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET


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