HR.com Leadership eBulletin for the Week of September 3, 2007

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~ Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. (1900 - 1965)

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- Performance-Based Pay Differential


Creating a "Corporate" Culture of Service Excellence
It's one thing to talk a good corporate culture game, but another to actually live it.  Theo Gilbert-Jamison & Vivian Bright explain.  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...


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? Do you find yourself being very busy but not making much progress on the things that really matter? More...


Management In Real Life: Humility

It can be the hardest lesson in life.... especially on the job.  Kevin Herring shares his lesson in humility. More...

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Employers of Excellence National Conference 2007

What are the top 5 things that are keeping HR up at night?

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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Success at Work - Ability to Resolve Conflict is Key
What does it take to get ahead in your career? More than technical expertise, more than degrees or certifications, more than anything
else, it takes people skills. People who know how to treat staff fairly, who work with others collaboratively, who know how to negotiate and problem solve. These are the people that will succeed.

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Building Talent Dynasties-Keys to the Boardroom!

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

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...


Battling the Resource Curse - Make Scarce Human Resources a Competitive Advantage


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

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...

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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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