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"She was conscious that the things she did were  the things she had always wanted to do."

 ~  Zelda Fitzgerald    

Where do I go for ... Part 1
If you think that EAP is all about counseling and emotional issues ... think again.  There's more than to it, says Rebecca Harris in the first of a four part series.  More...

U.S. Companies Relying More on Time Vested Restricted Share Plans
Compensating employees is ever changing.  James Mittler shares how compensation has had to adapt to the internet age. More...

Ten Moves Guaranteed to Alienate HR
Building a strong workforce requires team work... between the HR department and the rest of the organization.  How do you ensure that this doesn't happen?  The authors of I DIDN'T SEE IT COMING share their views.  More...

HR Words of Advice with Joan Lloyd:  Getting Along
A jealousy problem or is it attitude?  Joan Lloyd has advice for a young female attorney starting out. More...

Work Cell Phones and Cars: a Dangerous Mix?
There's no federal law that prohibits responding to work-related cell phone calls when driving. Does that make it right?. More...

Your Customers, Their Amygdala and Sabre-Tooth Tigers
Delving into the minds of clients could make all the difference. Roland Hanekroot explains. More...

Growing Others into What They Could Be 
The traditional view of management is getting work done through people, but strong leaders develop people through work.  Jim Clemmer has more. More...

Ask the Coach - Issue 37:  Enacting Change?
Large change initiatives can throw a culture into shock.  Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching to support you in enacting successful change that will be calibrated to your organization's culture and change tolerance.  More...

Managing People... What's Personality Got to Do with It?
The ultimate challenge of management: communicating what needs to be done so there's comprehension, and assessing results to stay on course to meet the desired objectives.  And that's no small feat in a hierarchical organization says Carol Ritberger.  More...

Workers Satisfied With Company's Social Responsibility Are More Engaged and Positive
Employees who are satisfied with their company's commitment to social responsibility have positive views about their employer in several other key areas, a Sirota Intelligence Survey shows.  More...

Talent Shortage? How to Win With What You've Got
If you are feeling the pinch of a lack or top talent for your industry, you are not alone.  Take another look at your current talent, says Vince Thompson, author of Ignited, and learn to work with what you have.  More...

Executive Summary: Recruitment and Selection 
Recruitment is resurfacing on the HR agenda, although organizations are being more strategic about the most effective use of limited dollars. The use of splashy display print advertisements has diminished as firms seek a better candidate fit through online means, targeted recruiting and in-house sources.  More...

Postsecondary Institutions: Multipoint Videoconferencing Boosts Staff Collaboration
The challenge of uniting a workplace for an important meeting is made easier by technology.  Videoconferencing is helping scattered workplaces to collaborate.  This report by Info-Tech. More...

Distance Learning is Big Business
Scattered workplaces have created a demand for distance learning. Nathan Greeno shares his views on the changes in learning. More...

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