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   www.workforce.com July 6 - 12, 2008 Vol. 9  Issue 27    
 

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GROW YOUR OWN STAFF

» A Workforce Shock to the System
Facing a critical skills shortage, one Midwest regional transmission organization decided to grow its own staff after discovering it was competing for the same dwindling pool of mostly aging candidates.

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+A Perfect Storm for Electric Utilities

+ Summer Internships Shouldn’t End Once Fall Classes Resume

+Building an Intern Inventory

STAYING OUT OF LEGAL TROUBLE

» With an Aging Workforce, a Rising Risk of Discrimination Claims
Many age discrimination claims have been brought against companies that have made legitimate business decisions in which an employee’s age is not a factor. The challenge for companies, then, is creating a structured employment environment that lessens the likelihood and potential severity of discrimination claims.

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+ A Few Practical Tips on Responding to a Discrimination Charge

+ Avoiding Age Discrimination Claims in Hiring

+ Recruiting on the Right Side of the Law

IN THE CONTENT CHANNELS

COMP, BENEFITS & REWARDS

HR MANAGEMENT

FEATURE: Accusations Against Drug Wholesaler Expand

FEATURE: Tackling Health Problems by Addressing Racial Disparities

FEATURE: As Gas Prices Go Up, So Can Productivity

FEATURE: Companies Must Set Diversity Goals

LEGAL INSIGHT

RECRUITING & STAFFING

FEATURE: Six Ways to Get Yourself Sued

FEATURE: Homeland Security Requires E-Verify for Federal Contractors

FEATURE: Minority Nursing Pool Grows With Push From Universities

FEATURE: Wachovia Banks on Three-Year Leave Plan

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

ARTICLE: Software to Smooth Your Restructuring

FEATURE: Data Breach Laws: A Wake-Up Call for HR

FEATURE: Special Report: Training and HR Technology—Retrain the Brain

ARTICLE: From Big Bird to Better Brains

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BLOGS | More

So You Want to Strangle Your Boss
- from the Business of Management blog

That Rumor About Your Company? It Has To Be True
- from the Fistful of Talent blog

Is the Honeymoon Over at Google? Day Care Cost Goes Up 75%
- from featured blog: the HR Capitalist

The Sad Truth About Independence Day
- from the Human Capitalist blog

Moving Learning From General Motors Production Model to Google Search and Find Model
- from featured blog: New Learning Playbook

Eliminating Pay as a Reason for IT (or Other) Staff to Leave
- from featured blog: Compensation Force

If You Can’t Beat Them, Negotiate
- from the Workforce Washington blog

Holes in the Safety Net—and Why Business Should Care
- from the Global Work Watch blog

Transforming Nursing Homes—and the Careers of Caregivers
- from the Books@Work blog


WORK VIEWS | More
Opinions, commentary and analysis on workforce management.

COMMENTARY: The Last Word
Time to Telecommute
Rather than waiting for national gas prices to top out this summer, HR leaders should act now by enabling more remote work options that help inflation-battered employees save on energy costs


COMMUNITY CENTER FORUMS | More
Connect with other HR professionals. Ask questions and exchange ideas—peer support is an excellent resource.

Compressed Workweek
- posted in the HR Career Forum
A member writes: "Due to the drastic increase in the cost of gas, one of my clients is considering offering a compressed work schedule (four days a week/10 hour a day) to staff. The question we have is what happens on the weeks (such as the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas) where our company is closed on the holiday and the day after? Do we require the employees to compress their week even more into a three-day or require them to use a PTO day to cover it? Does anyone have a policy they can share?"

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