A Risky New Trend: Replacing Employees with ...       November 13, 2009
Feature: In the midst of a sour economy, some organizations have opted to rehire some laid-off employees as independent contractors. But this practice is fraught with risk, and it is becoming riskier now: The IRS is planning an audit crackdown ...
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Congress, Obama Extend Benefits as Unemployment ...       November 6, 2009
News: The bill marks the third time that Congress has increased unemployment benefits since the recession started in December 2007.
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Why You will Not Get Rid of Your Organization's ...       November 5, 2009
Feature: Commentary: You think you want to introduce the famous 'No Asshole Rule' to your organization? Here are six reasons why it is not going to happen. (11/5/2009)
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Report Links Pension Obligations to Layoffs       October 30, 2009
News: Companies and business groups are telling lawmakers that the stepped-up pension funding is coming at the worst possible time--in the middle of a severe economic downturn.
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Special Report on HR Technology--Talent Planning ...       October 28, 2009
Feature: After the chaotic cutting of the latest recession, many employers are looking at workforce planning software to provide more stability in meeting both ...
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Aussies Early to Workforce Planning Game       October 28, 2009
Feature: Australian organizations have been ahead of the curve when it comes to using workforce planning tools. (10/28/2009)
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Downturn Prompts a Change in Learning Initiatives       October 27, 2009
Feature: A soon-to-be-released study by Bersin & Associates, done in conjunction with Workforce Management , shows steep drops in training and development spending. Instead of spending on come-one, come-all programs, organizations are taking ...
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Pension Funding Relief Bill Makes Congressional ...       October 27, 2009
News: Rep. Earl Pomeroy urged House and Senate colleagues to pass a relief bill this year despite a legislative calendar dominated by health care. The House Education and Labor Committee approved its own measure but there is no bill in the Senate
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A Shift in Union Relations       October 27, 2009
Feature: One of the biggest measures of how much has really changed between the old and the new General Motors will be its relationship with the United Auto Workers union, former employees say. (10/27/2009)
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