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Quick Takes — January 23, 2007

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1. Study: Slow Growth in Diversity Initiatives
Nearly 22 percent will spend more in ’07, but 21 percent plan to allocate no funds at all for inclusion training.

2. Report: Outsourcing Contracts Rose in 2006
The number of outsourcing deals increased, but average value declined by 7 percent.

3. Technology Is Pain in Neck, Elsewhere for Workers

4. JobServe Snares JobShark
Essex, England-based JobServe uses the acquisition to continue its North American expansion.

5. HR Vendors Forging Alliances
Workscape, WebMD launch a benefits tool; Hay Group unveils an online service for analyzing salaries.

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Technology Is Pain in Neck, Elsewhere for Workers

Upscale spas begin offering new services aimed at ailing employees.

“Tech Neck”: Employee ailments that derive from use of technology tools apparently is fueling a growing business at upscale spas, at least in New York City. According to Reuters, workplace woes include sore thumbs from typing on hand-held BlackBerry computing devices to “tech neck” from the strain of typing on laptops. Owners at several New York spas report offering a variety of treatments, from deep-muscle massages to special facials, to alleviate workplace stress. There is no word yet on whether these high-end body treatments are being paid for as employee benefits, but time will tell.

—Garry Kranz

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Essex, England-based JobServe uses the acquisition to continue its North American expansion.

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