Bah, Humbug! Goldman Sachs Says No to Christmas ...       November 13, 2009
News: In an attempt to keep a low profile, The Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has told its employees that it will not be hosting a corporate Christmas party this year.
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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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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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Ex-GMers Band Together in Job Hunt       October 27, 2009
Feature: Amy Cannello joined General Motors right out of college. In October 2008, 23 years and four months later, she accepted a buyout and left the only employer she had ever know. (10/27/2009)
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NY Mayor Says Job Losses in City Not as Bad as ...       October 22, 2009
News: The city has lost about 116,000 jobs since the financial crisis struck a year ago and now faces a $5 billion budget deficit. But Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is seeking a third term in office, said job losses were expected to be closer to 2
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Health Care Industry Still Posting Job Growth       October 5, 2009
News: Preliminary seasonally adjusted figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the health care sector growing by 0.14 percent in September. The industry has added 195,400 jobs during 2009, growing by 1.4 percent.
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Preparing for an IT Talent Squeeze       October 1, 2009
Feature: IT employers, take note: The federal government's tight time frame for computerization, along with a steep implementation curve, will require more IT workers for health care organizations--soon. Job projections range from at least 41,...
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Do Employees Have the Right to Moonlight?       October 1, 2009
Feature: Employers are within their rights to expect that employees show up for work 'present, prompt and prepared.' If a second or third job disrupts that, employers are within their legal rights to fire those workers. Here are some guidelines ...
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