Human Resources: HR.com Staffing eBulletin for the Week of July 21, 2008

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This edition of the HR.com Staffing ebulletin, Michael Potter takes a look at the Global War on Talent.

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The Global War on Talent: Keeping One Step Ahead
A flexible workforce and a dynamic strategy are required for today`s global marketplace. Michael Potter explains in detail.
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Seven Signs That You May Be Stuck In Your Job
It may have been your job choice a few years ago, but as time has passed, you find yourself in the same role. Are you stuck? You likely
are not alone. ClearRock shares its findings.
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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
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> Employers of Excellence National Conference - January 27-29th, 2009

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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.

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> Happy Staff

Rodney Dangerfield may have said it best: "I get no respect." He could have been HR's poster boy. Why is it that HR continues to get no respect or lacks credibility?

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This Week's Comic

Using Talent Management to Transform Your Organizational Culture
Whether you're part of a 100-year-old organization reinventing itself, or a newer organization establishing a corporate identity, Using Talent Management to Transform Your Organizational Culture will teach you how
culture can help your organization remain competitive and ...
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Date: July 24, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

Targeting Top Talent
First SnagAJob.com gave you a general primer on the eight steps necessary for successful hourly recruitment. Then we showed you how to
thoroughly integrate online methods into your hourly recruitment strategy. Now, in our third webcast, we'll talk about how to parlay
these revitalized tactics into better quality hourly workers. Now that you have the tools to deliver desired hourly applicants, are you able
to identify the best of the best - and retain these valued workers? We'll walk you through best practices for the assessment, interviewing
and on-boarding phases of hourly recruitment.
More.

Date: July 31, 2008
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

Creating a Magnetic Culture™ at Your Organization - How to Attract and Retain Engaged Employees
Employee turnover costs the US economy an estimated $5 trillion annually. Recruiting, managing, and retaining high quality talent is
one of the most important challenges an HR department faces. Developing an organizational culture which places equal value on customer loyalty and employee engagement levels, or a Magnetic Culture™, creates a strong pull that is not only an attractor, but the power behind it
actually causes those engaged employees to stick around.
More.

Date: August 7, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET

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