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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
Upscale spas begin offering new services aimed at ailing employees.

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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Quick Takes — January 23, 2007

A Digest of Workforce Management News and Events
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Diversity Spending: Driven largely by increased globalization, about 22 percent of employers plan to boost spending on diversity initiatives in 2007, according to Boston-based Novations Group.
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Outsourcing: BOutsourcing is on the rise, even though companies are reluctant to sign high-dollar contracts that extend for years, according to a market report by consulting firm TPI of the Woodlands, Texas.
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"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.
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Jaws & Jobs: JobServe of Essex, England has acquired JobShark Corp., which operates Jobshark.com, a job board.
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Vendor Roundup: LawDepot.com, a division of Sequiter Inc. in Desert Hot Springs, California, has made available an online template for customizing employee evaluations.
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