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Health Risk Management: Making it real. Making it work
Employers are looking for ways to reduce the rising cost of delivering health care to employees in a tight economy.
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The State of Care Index: Costs/work impact of caregiving
In this inaugural survey, Care.com examines the state of child care and senior care.
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Corporate Compensation: Should the Government Intervene?
To explore the impact of the current recession on workforce management, compensation and related subjects, Workscape and the Human Capital Institute (HCI) conducted survey research with more than 300 organizations in February 2009.
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Businesses Want More Effective Governmental Measures to Promote Ethics/Compliance Programs
Senior executives and corporate directors want to know the extent to which companies have benefited from implementing effective ethics and compliance ("E&C") programs
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Tips to Prevent Employees from Becoming Collateral Damage in the Labor-Management Battle
The current desperate tug-of-war between unions and management, exemplified by the battle over passage of the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).
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A Cure for Your Recession Depression - Improvisational Laughter
In a business climate dominated by looming layoffs and uncertain futures are you looking to lighten the mood and strengthen the power of your team's innovative spirit?
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How To Achieve Impossibles In Life !
Something not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with; "an impossible dream"; "an impossible situation" But who decides about it in your case ?
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Do We Want to Eliminate Workplace Conflict?
Many people do not like conflict; some avoid it like the plague. Yet, conflict at work can help challenge status quo thinking and spur innovation.
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Five Surefire Tips for Great Career Conversations – Without Fear
Career conversations between managers and employees are the single most important factor in building, motivating and developing a highly skilled, professional workforce.
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So why do we fight over words?
Research suggests that body language may comprise most of our understanding of one another... So why do we fight over words?
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Whining versus Leading
Some people seem to be most comfortable loudly complaining and really don't want anyone to show them how they can get themselves above the line and start leading.
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Knowing Your Talent Ecosystem. New Innovations Helping To Streamline
Your Strategic HR Functions
Zapoint and ArchPoint have teamed up helping customers manage and transform their human capital into a true competitive advantage. During this webcast you will hear from executives from ...
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Date: August 5, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Disney's Approach to People Management
Benchmark a few key aspects of the Disney corporate culture, which is driven by inspired employee pride and ownership. This WebCast will highlight proven techniques used to select, train, retain, and communicate with employees that will sustain a supportive and interactive culture.
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Date: August 5, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Navigating the Legal and Technology Landscape in Human Resources
Knowing applicable laws, proper documentation methods and other regulatory
best practices are vital to the success of an HR department, particularly as employment-related lawsuits remain the largest category of cases ...
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Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
The Obama Healthcare Agenda What it means for Benefit Professionals
Health care costs have nearly doubled in the past 10 years. It appears that health care reform is not a matter of if but when. Are you ready for the dramatic changes ahead? How will the proposed Affordable Health Choices Act legislation impact you, your organization and ...
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Date: August 6, 2009
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Challenging Economic Times and the Employee Experience: Understanding the Influence of Uncertainty
Organizations have faced many changes over the past 18-24 months that have compromised the employee experience. This presentation will cover the recent trends in employee engagement, employee confidence, ...
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Date: August 11, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
Disney's Approach to Quality Service
This Webcast showcases how Disney is able to understand the psychographics
and demographics of Guests' needs, using a sound service infrastructure, ongoing research, and quality service standards that exceed Guests' ...
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Date: August 11, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Implementing Behavioral Interviewing at Diversified Clinical Services: A Case Study in Best Practice
In today's challenging economy, conducting structured, behavioral interviews is more important than ever. High unemployment rates mean that companies are inundated with applicants for job openings – many of whom are not ...
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Date: August 18, 2009
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 PM ET
The Survival Guide for Leaders: Tactics for the Tough Times
We live in a time of danger and opportunity. Individuals, organizations, communities, and countries must continuously adapt to new realities just to survive. Wanting to thrive even under constantly shifting and ...
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Date: August 18, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Disney's Approach to Brand Loyalty
Discover how the powerful relationship between experiences and a brand
generates superior bottom-line results through greater customer and employee loyalty. Then, learn a few proven techniques used to retain ...
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Date: August 18, 2009
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
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