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BEST PRACTICES
Social Media: Transforming the Way Companies Communicate Change
By Kathryn Yates and Kathy Kibbe
Commentary: Social media is altering the way that companies communicate information on layoffs, mergers and other large-scale changes to business. Once, the changed script could be tailored and managed from the top down, but not anymore. Here are several real-world examples of how organizations used social media to manage their change processes.
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CUT IN STAFFING
Annual Filing Shows Google Recruiters Took a Hit
February 24, 2010 10:05 AM PT
The company had 19,835 full-time employees at the end of 2009, compared with 20,222 a year earlier, it says in its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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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 HR Technology
HR Technology is all about leveraging effective solutions for more efficient processes and supporting innovative organizational strategies. Stay one step ahead and download the Best Practices in HR Technology white paper to learn how several leading companies can assist you in this complex and changing environment. Written by industry experts in the highly-specialized HR tech field, they provide in-depth analysis and insight on a range of topics including talent management, compensation, compliance and tech-enabled learning, focused on the drive toward forward-thinking work environments for real business results.
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Tools and Resources
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Thanks to Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, all sorts of new critics and activists are finding their voices amplified online. So, what to do when an online firestorm erupts?
Commentary: Cell phones, BlackBerrys and iPods are affecting job safety. Some businesses have already recognized the dangers associated with such devices, and have put policies in place to limit their use at work. Others, however, haven’t perceived the risk, and could be setting themselves up for lawsuits and workers’ compensation claims.
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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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Special Report
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After the chaotic cutting of the latest recession, many employers are looking at workforce planning software to provide more stability in meeting both their short- and long-term talent needs.
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