Human Resources: HR.com Staffing eBulletin for the Week of August 11, 2008

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This edition of the HR.com Staffing ebulletin Caela Farren shares how to Build Talent From the Inside Out - Three Strategies that Work.

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- Ethnic Background Staffing Breakdown

Diploma Mill in Washington State
In early July, Dixie Ellen Randock was sentenced to 3 years in prison for Conspiracy to Commit Wire and Mail Fraud. Her husband, Steve Randock, is scheduled to be sentenced in about a week. Dixie is a high school drop out. What did they do? They have been found guilty of this crime for selling bogus college degrees and high school diplomas from a Spokane, WA diploma mill.
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Build Talent From the Inside Out - Three Strategies that Work
Strategic planning and discussions of bench strength fill the plates of most managers and HR professionals. Do we have the talent we need for the future? For our strategic initiatives? To accomplish our mission?
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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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> 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.

> Doubly Schizophrenic Workforce

We have all heard the expression 'War for Talent' applied to China so often its meaning is being lost in the repetition. And yes, I am as much responsible as anyone else ...

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This Week's Comic

Creating a Talent Management Technology Strategy
Every organization should create a formal documented Talent Management Technology strategic plan that defines the steps and timeline to meet the objectives and goals of the organization's HR technology strategy. Without this in place, many organizations put pieces together in an ad hoc manner which results in incompatible systems and greater costs to evaluate and select replacement systems across an organization.
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Date: August 18, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

How Integrated Talent Management Drives Business Outcomes
There has been much talk about integrated talent management, the employee life cycle, and the decision science of HR. This session will define these terms and explore how HR professionals can generate insight that will be valued by business partners and contribute to
better decision making. Sample deliverables will be shared as will ideas for improving existing reporting and analytical processes.
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Date: August 19, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

Hiring Engaged Employees: Myth or Reality?
Discuss current research on employee engagement in selection. Review personality and individual difference constructs likely to predict engagement. Discuss how to use engagement to aid in making hiring decisions.
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Date: August 27 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET

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