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WORK/LIFE BALANCE
The Future of Flex
By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
Employers who used flexible work arrangements during the recession may decide there is a business case for them. Some may decide to keep them in place as the economy begins to recover.
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WORLDWIDE SURVEY
Employee Loyalty Increases During Recession
March 9, 2010 8:30 AM PT
About 52 percent of all North American employees surveyed said they were ‘totally committed’ to their jobs, compared with 47 percent in the Asia Pacific region and 36 percent in Europe.
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SHRM REPORT
Domestic Hiring Plans Improve From a Year Ago
March 8, 2010 1:10 PM PT
The study is based on a survey of private-sector human resources professionals at more than 500 manufacturing and more than 500 service-sector firms.
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The Business of Management
Workforce Management editor John Hollon analyzes and comments on business, management and the art of leading a workforce.
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WHITE PAPER: Best Practices in Performance Management
Performance management is a dynamic process, aligned hand-in-glove with productivity and long-term business success. Download our Best Practices in Performance Management white paper and learn several proven strategies to help your organization achieve top-level performance with a high-level of employee engagement for real business results.
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Law firm Littler Mendelson has come up with a prescription to help corporations manage what it predicts will be a dramatic rise in the use of contingent labor. In a report, the firm lays out 12 steps to help companies cope with rules, regulations and other issues that may arise with the increased use of contingent labor.
Experts say the instinct to avoid layoffs in tough times isn't just human; it's good business practice. Here are some ideas for cutting labor costs without laying people off.
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View this as an opportunity to redesign work, increase employee and customer satisfaction, and select the most qualified people.
Approach the situation with dignity and compassion while clearly articulating the business decisions surrounding the layoff.
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Special Report
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Stagnant U.S. home sales continue to force companies to rein in spending on domestic relocation. Multinationals, meanwhile, are cutting global relocating costs, shortening overseas assignments and reducing their reliance on expatriates.
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