Human Resources: HR.com Staffing eBulletin for the Week of August 4, 2008

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This edition of the HR.com Staffing ebulletin, Info-Tech explains how to prepare internal leadership candidates to handle a slowing economy.

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Gen Ys Are Fast To Make Up Minds On a New Employer
First impressions are important to Generation Y. The Novations Group recently conducted a survey and found that Employers have very little
time to prove themselves.
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Prepare Internal Leadership Candidates in a Slowing Economy
A history of layoffs in IT departments has some employees feeling nervous during this economic downturn. Despite the fear of layoffs, many companies are finding it difficult to fill their IT departments. Info-Tech explains more.
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HR.com's 2008 Events

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> 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
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> Employers of Excellence National Conference - January 27- 29th, 2009

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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.

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to the birds, enjoying being by myself in the bush and giving my brain some space away from my business, I found the missing link that allowed me to become unstuck.

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This Week's Comic

A Guide to Wage and Hour Compliance in 2008: Cutting-Edge Strategies from the Nation's Top Experts
Wage and hour class actions have emerged as one of the most significant employment law trends of this decade. They now outnumber
all other employment class actions combined. And with more than 80% of employers out of compliance with federal and state laws, this trend will continue. During this informative 1-hour webinar, you will have direct access to two of the country's most recognized experts in wage and hour compliance.
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Date: August 12, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 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

Market Pricing - Getting It Right
The goal of market pricing is to show how your organization's compensation compares to your desired competitive position in the marketplace. Finding and using the right market data allows you to develop a cost-effective total compensation package that is attractive to employees and legally defensible. By establishing and maintaining an effective market pricing process, your organization can keep up with the market and current rewards practices, track the market over time, negotiate competitive pay rates, and ensure internal equity.
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Date: August 19, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

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Coaching Corporate MVPs: Challenging and Developing High-Potential
Employees - Summary
Coaching Corporate MVPs analyzes not only what makes treasured employees strive to perform so effectively, but how a smart
organization can better identify, cultivate, and keep their high achievers from taking their talents someplace else.

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