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"I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace - a connection to what matters."

 ~  Oprah Winfrey (1954 - )   

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Employers Who Recognize the Impact of Migraine May Help to Improve Workplace Productivity
When a migraine strikes, it can cause a decline in work productivity, make it difficult to concentrate and lead to missed workdays.  Dr. Jennifer Lofland shares information gathered at a recent conference.  More...

Compensation in the Internet Age

Compensating employees is ever changing.  James Mittler shares how compensation has had to adapt to the internet age. More...

A Revolution in Human Resources is Coming!
Every high performing company says it values talent.  However, the assessment processes are not just poor, they are very poor.  Brad Smart investigates.  More...

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice:  Persistent Job Seeker
No doesn't always mean 'no' to job seekers. Sometimes the persistence can be infuriating. How do you deal with it?  Joan Lloyd shares her advice. More...

Does Your Dress Code Measure Up?
What to wear and what not to wear. . .  M. Lee Smith Publishers shares some advice on how to deal with employee style choices at the office. More...

For Many Workers, Core Values Are at Odds With Employer's

One in three workers say their employer's core values are not always consistent with their own, according to a nationwide telephone survey conducted by CO2 Partners, a Minnesota leadership development firm. More...

Learn to Talk Like a Performance Coach

When looking to improve performance... think about spending more time talking.  Bruce Tulgan says talk, talk, talk. More...

Polishing Your Presentation Skills
Public speaking does not come easily to many people.  In fact, most fear it.  As Estienne de Beer explains, communication is a vital key in this new century.  More...

Communicating & Coaching Leadership:  What is Leadership Presence?
They have leadership presence, but do they know what to do with it? John Baldoni explains.  More...

Skills of HR Professionals More Critical Than Ever For Companies To Maintain A Competitive Edge
A portion of a company's business results depend upon the skill of the Human Resource Professionals, finds a study by the RBL Group.  More...

A No-Nonsense Look at Employee Retention

Losing employees can be a blow to the bottom line.  The costs involve total more than the employee's salary.  How can companies retain employees?  Signature Worldwide Founder and Chairman, Don Farrell has some advice.  More...

Can Our Recruiter Really Do That?

The talent pool is not as deep as it once one and that is a major concern of most organizations.  How do they continue to attract qualified talent?  Chris Young from The Rainmaker Group shares his views.  More...

Managers Are The Weakest Link

Confidential information is being passed along through PDAs to shared inboxes, compromising company security.  Dr. Monica Seeley explains. More...

Bob Proctor's Got A "Secret" & What it Means For Your Organization

Arupa Tesolin has heard the secret... she recently sat down with Bob Proctor to learn what the secret means for your organization. More...


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  • Ever have one of those moments where you're glad your colleagues can't hear your inner voice? Not every moment in HR is politically correct. Click here to find out what one HR professional doesn't want her colleagues to hear.       
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Selecting an On-Demand LMS: A Litmus Test for Separating Hype from Reality in the World of SaaS
The adoption rate for on-demand Learning Management Systems is skyrocketing. Compared to traditional installed LMS software, the Software as a Service delivery model is  ... More.

Date: June 6, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Will Hipwell, GeoLearning, Inc.

Strategic Employer Brand Positioning
According to the Conference Board, 25% of employees are "just showing up to collect a paycheck;" 40% feel "disconnected" from their employers, and-most alarmingly-66% ... More.

Date: June 6, 2007
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET
Presenter: Rob OKeefe, TMP Worldwide Advertising and Communications  

Employee Ambassadorship
An Actionable New Research Framework for Understanding the Performance and Bottom-Line Impact of Employee Commitment to the Brand Promise, Organization and Customers Employee ...
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Date: June 7, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Michael Lowenstein, Harris Interactive

Outplacement: A Time for Change
Reality check: * 86% of the people you layoff continue to reside in your community * Most outplaced individuals' programs expire before they land new opportunities * Preparedness to ... More.

Date: June 7, 2007
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Presenters: Tony Santora, Right Management and Gerald Purgay, Right
Management and Shari Fryer, Shari Fryer & Associates 

 
The CAR (Competency/Achievment/Recognition) Methodology for Employee Retention 
This presentation will review successful employee retention strategies focusing on the combination of individual competency development, achievement and contributions to the ...More.

Date: June 12, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Presenter: Michael F. Maciekowich, Astron Solutions

How to Plan and Manage a Successful Integrated Talent Management
Deployment 

Now that you've decided on the value of an integrated talent management solution, what should your next steps be? Specifically, what
are the critical steps in planning for ... More.

Date: June 13, 2007
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
Presenters: Jason Averbook, Knowledge Infusion and Cindy Cook, Finish Line, The and Nina McIntyre, Authoria Inc.


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Date: June 4, 2007
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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