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WORK VIEWS
The Blind Side of Motivation: A Short Lesson in Perception
By Bonnie Cox
Commentary: How do we get insight into how we’re being perceived? Become the master of asking questions. Listen more, talk less.
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SCHWAB STUDY
More People Roll Over Their 401(k) Assets
March 19, 2010 9:45 AM PT
Of the assets that were moved, 80 percent were rolled over into IRAs, 10 percent were taken in cash distributions, 8 percent were moved into new employer plans, and 2 percent were taken in other forms of distributions.
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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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Tools and Resources
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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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UPCOMING— Complimentary Web Seminars
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LIVE -- March 30 @ 2:00 p.m. ET
Is Employee Ethics Training Mandatory?
An Overview of Key Laws & the Ethics Impact of a Recession
The current need for ethics training is being driven not only by legal requirements, but also by our turbulent economy that has left employers feeling pressured to cut budgets, trim staff, and get more done with less. Attend this webinar to learn about the laws that mandate ethics and code of conduct training, the "ethics impact" of our Administration, and much more. Plus, get your questions answered by representatives from ELT and the world's largest employment law firm, Littler Mendelson.
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LIVE -- April 16 @ 1:00 p.m. ET
A Facilitator's Guide to Training & Collaborating across Generations
Today, more than ever, organizations must help members of various generations work more collaboratively and ultimately improve productivity. Join Luisa Kurtz and Rebecca Hefter of talent development firm Novations for this interactive Webinar that will help you learn how to engage people from different generations. You will learn: best practices for hiring, training and communicating with people from each generation; how to promote a collaborative culture where generational differences contribute to a rich learning environment; and more.
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| Dear Workforce |
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A question-and-answer newsletter addressing some of the most common and most
obscure HR. Ask a
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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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