Human Resources: HR.com Leadership eBulletin for the Week of August 4, 2008

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In this edition, Bruce Tulgan shares tips on how to deal with employees requests that may seem unreasonable.

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As Workforce Ages, Businesses Face New Safety Challenges
An aging workforce can mean more chance of workplace injuries. What measures can organization take to help protect employees and mitigate losses? Chubb Group of Insurance Companies was recently asked to share its findings.
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Tough Times and Innovation
Tough times force innovation, whether the resulting practices are for better or worse. Last week's news included two examples of innovative
reactions to high fuel prices, yet one was positive and the other was negative. Aileen MacMillan shares her thoughts.
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Finding Needles in the Haystack
An unreasonable demand by an employee is not really as bad as you think. Bruce Tulgan explains.
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HR.com's 2008 Events

Upcoming VIEW Online Conference & Expo Events:

> Wednesday, August 20 - "Onboarding"

Do your Team Leaders have everything they need to make sure that each new employee on their team has everything he or she needs to feel welcome and comfortable?

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
opportunities to maximize the experience for everyone.

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research, and product info in the online Exhibit Hall. Earn HRCI credits and join in online discussion groups. HR professionals can login anytime from 9am to 5pm ET and participate at no charge.

> Employers of Excellence National Conference - January 27-29th, 2009

Our 7th Employers of Excellence National Conference is January 27-29, 2009 at the luxurious Green Valley Ranch Resort in exciting Las Vegas.

Many new offerings this year! Enroll in the Healthiest Workplace Challenge and compete to win The Healthiest Workplace award!

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.

New: Reality General Track for HR staff - January 28-29. Just $395! if you register before August 15th! Earn more HRCI credits for less. VP's and Directors - bring your team! This track includes Keynotes, Workshops, and a Trade Show - a fantastic deal!

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

It won't cost a penny for these thoughts ... enjoy these blog submissions currently featured on HR.com.

5 Quick Tips - Positive Workplace

There are so many reasons to maintain a positive workplace; happy people are more productive, happy people want to stay in your employ reducing your turnover, and customers want to interact with happy people.

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This Week's Comic

Building the Bridge Between HR Practices and Business Strategy

Date: August 14, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

In today's lean economy, Human Resources is being held more accountable for delivering initiatives that are aligned with business
strategy and result in business growth. By using competencies as a basis for talent management (selection, development and ...
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Becoming a Great Workforce Planner

Date: August 19, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

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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> Interpersonal Communications Poll

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Coaching Corporate MVPs: Challenging and Developing High-Potential Employees - Summary

Coaching Corporate MVPs analyzes not only what makes treasured employees strive to perform so effectively, but how a smart
organization can better identify, cultivate, and keep their high achievers from taking their talents someplace else.

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