Human Resources: HR.com General eBulletin for the Week of August 11, 2008

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New Notice Requirements in New York for Blood Donation Leave and for Nursing Mothers
There are new requirements for Nursing mothers and those donating blood in New York. Littler Mendelson shares this report.
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A Practical Guide to Compensation Self-Audits: Understanding the How and Why
To self-audit, or not to self-audit that is the question many employers are asking themselves. Stephanie R. Thomas helps out.
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How to Conduct Effective Meetings
Increasing productivity and morale within the IT department is simple, if you use the right meeting skills. Info-Tech Research Group shares more.
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So You've Got a Beef. Now What?
When you find yourself in a dispute, how do you usually handle yourself? Are you your own worst enemy? Gary Weiner has some suggestions on how to deal with disputes. Mediate.com shares this article.
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Employers Need Clear Policies for After-Hours Use of BlackBerries & Cell Phones While Driving
Laptops, BlackBerries, and other wireless devices intended to connect employees to the office outside of normal working hours can present potential legal dangers for employers. Pepper Hamilton LLP shares more.
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Employees with MS Contribute to Workplace Success
Investing in an employee who has Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a step in the right direction for an organization. Steven Nissen explains more.
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Challenging Conventional Wisdom... And Dealing Effectively With Global Diversity
Is your company the right company to deal effectively with global diversity? Dan Weinfurter and Keith Swenson share some answers.
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Picturing Your Audience Naked Does Not Rid Speaking Fears
Do you have Glossophobia? Beverly Beuermann-King helps tongue-tied executives articulate their thoughts.
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Business Meals Prove Important in Business Deals
Whether you are meeting with a potential or existing client, most of us know it's important to make a positive impression. Sometimes the
best way to make a good impression is through the stomach! Megy Karydes explains.
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Succession Planning - Are You Prepared?
A 2007 Institute for Corporate Productivity survey with 799 organizations found that "two-thirds of organizations with formal succession planning programs intend to change them in the coming
years." Economic conditions in 2008 may make this focus even more important. Aileen MacMillan shares her views.
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Issues of Character Can Be Determined Through Unconventional Strategies
A dinner out with members of the Board of Directors may seem like a nice invitation. But employees wishing to join the inner circle of
management should beware... it could be the opportunity that makes or breaks your executive chances. Dean Bare explains.
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The War For Talent: A Year in Review
What is new in the War for Talent that is being waged by organizations across the globe? Murat Philippe shares some answers.
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New York Law To Protect Employees
On July 9, 2008 New York Governor David Paterson signed Bill Number A11751/S83761. The purpose of the bill is to protect consumers and employees against identity theft. This bill will become effective in January, 2009. This bill regulates the internal use of personal identifying information, including social security numbers.
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Compliance Training: The Reality of Tracking e-Learning Completions
Compliance training is not typical training. The stakes are generally higher and the program is almost always more visible across the organization. Element K shares this whitepaper.
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> Wednesday, August 20 - "Onboarding"

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Leaders who are most effective at onboarding new executives understand it's up to them to make the first move, offering help at the outset rather than waiting for a request for help that might not come. Learn the important steps and skills needed to analyze your company's current onboarding process and identify
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Strategy Executive Track for Directors and VP's - January 27-28. As always, top quality Keynotes, advanced Workshop topics, and unparalleled networking with Senior HR Executives. New low price this year - just $1,595 if you register before August 15th.

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As always, premiere keynotes, many high-caliber workshops, and lots of networking and fun.

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Stopping Desk Rage

Recently a golfer in Calgary was attacked by two other golfers when his ball hit their car. An internet search for stories of golf rage proves that this is not a unique incident.

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Creating a Talent Management Technology Strategy
Every organization should create a formal documented Talent Management Technology strategic plan that defines the steps and timeline to meet the objectives and goals of the organization's HR technology strategy.
Without this in place, many organizations put pieces together in an ad hoc manner which results in incompatible systems and greater costs to evaluate and select replacement systems across an organization.
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Date: August 18, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

How Integrated Talent Management Drives Business Outcomes
There has been much talk about integrated talent management, the employee life cycle, and the decision science of HR. This session will define these terms and explore how HR professionals can generate insight that will be valued by business partners and contribute to better decision making. Sample deliverables will be shared as will ideas for improving existing reporting and analytical processes.
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Date: August 19, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

Market Pricing - Getting It Right
The goal of market pricing is to show how your organization's compensation compares to your desired competitive position in the
marketplace. Finding and using the right market data allows you to develop a cost-effective total compensation package that is attractive to employees and legally defensible. By establishing and maintaining an effective market pricing process, your organization can keep up with the market and current rewards practices, track the market over time, negotiate competitive pay rates, and ensure internal equity.
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Date: August 19, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Becoming a Great Workforce Planner
Ready to take the next step to strategic workforce planning but now sure how? Aruspex have just completed a global study into what it takes to succeed in this exciting emerging discipline, and will share the
results on this webcast. You will learn the skills, activities and qualities needed, and hear case studies of practitioners from leading organizations who have succeeded in this hot topic!
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Date: August 19, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Introducing the Worry-Free Rollout: The upside of off-cycle outsourced benefits implementation
Open enrollment: for you and your team, it's one of the busiest (and most critical) times of year. That's why, if you outsource your
benefits administration activities, you need to ensure that execution is flawless. That's also why it makes so ...
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Date: August 20, 2008
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

The "Truth" about Behavioral Interviewing
Interviewing is the most widely used instrument in applicant screening and assessment, yet many companies do not have a sound interviewing process in place. Even if a company does have a structured interview process, they may not be performing a "true" behavior based interview.
Research shows that structured, behavioral interviewing that measures candidates' competencies and job fit motivation are ...
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Date: August 21, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Hiring Engaged Employees: Myth or Reality?
Discuss current research on employee engagement in selection. Review personality and individual difference constructs likely to predict engagement. Discuss how to use engagement to aid in making hiring decisions.
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Date: August 27 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

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