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"A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership,  of getting along with people, of getting things done."

~  Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 - 1969)
 

Use of Consumer-Driven Healthcare Plans is Growing
Consumer-driven healthcare is becoming more popular, but it's also raising concerns for some employees.  Read more in this report by the Conference Board.  More...

Minimum Wage Increase May Also Affect Executive Pay
If Congress votes to raise the federal wage floor, even businesses that don't employ many minimum wage workers could find themselves paying for the increase.  More from RSM McGladrey. More...

Are We In This Together? The Preconditions For Strategy
Is it all for one... or one for all?  Managers create their strategies, but who's on board?  David Maister explains.  More...

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice:  Executive Presence
An employee looking to make a jump from a Manager in a large organization to a Director needs to network.  Joan Lloyd shares her advice. More...

E-Discovery Now A Vital Part Of Litigation
Companies need to develop and communicate an information management plan to all employees, advises Pepper Hamilton LLP. More...

Achieving Business Success: How to Fuel Determination Today forBreakthrough Achievements Tomorrow and Beyond
People who make personal and business related breakthroughs of any significance are first and foremost determined individuals, says Chuck Mache.  However, determination is only beneficial when it is coupled with the willingness to make changes. More...

Ask the Coach - Issue 36:  Adjusting to a New Role After Acquisition? 
Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching to support you in adjusting to a new role after acquisition. More...

That Empower Word Again
Too many leaders know how to talk the talk... but have they really learned how to walk the walk?  Jim Clemmer explains that there are many managers who haven't learned how to lead and develop themselves.  More...

Hourly Workers Prepared for Price Impact of Raising Minimum Wage
The majority of hourly workers are willing to pay more for products and services, according to a Dominion Enterprise study.  Half of the workers favor an increase if it means there will be job reductions.  More...

Oakwood Healthcare System Uses ShiftWise to Manage Supplemental Staffing Process
Staffing approximately 5,000 hours per week at all four of Oakwood's acute care hospitals and 38 ambulatory facilities is now centralized with the ShiftWise service. By using the Web-based system, Oakwood has experienced a dramatic decrease in agency use, which saved the
organization $1.2 million in 2006 alone.  Read more in this case study.  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...

High Volume, High Stakes  
How to use assessment tools to improve candidate selection and retention.  More...

Employee Scheduling Automation Positively Impacts Motivation, Efficiency, and Retention
The workforce scheduling automation is widely recognized as a critical factor in maintaining a strong employee base in the tight labor markets. Automation presents a clearer avenue to match employee and management's expectations, ensures legal compliance, reduces ambiguity, and helps to anticipate and respond to contingencies typical to many workplaces. Combining overall cost reduction and greater efficiency, automation brings benefits to the entire organization.  More...

Continuing Ed Media Programs Offer Skills, Flexibility
There is rapid change in the inner workings of the Media.  And that has caused many employees to look for ways to squeeze further training into their busy schedules. More...

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