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   www.workforce.com July 13 - 19, 2008 Vol. 9  Issue 28    
 

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HEALTH CARE

» A Shot in the Arm for Health Records?
Many employers have been skeptical about the value of personal health records, saying employees are concerned about privacy and likely won’t take the time to maintain the records. But with companies including Google and Microsoft Corp. launching such products, experts say the concept may take off.

More:

+ Google Health Aims for Simplicity of Use

+ New Standards for Digital Medical Record Released

+ Bill Gates Wants Your Medical Records—Microsoft Boots Up Electronic Medical Records Plan

JOB BOARDS

» Monster Not Easily Spooked
Despite a wave of recent hardships, Monster is pushing ahead with ambitious plans to strengthen its business. Talk of its demise (or imminent acquisition) is unfounded, CEO Sal Iannuzzi says.

More:

+ Iannuzzi’s One-Year Review

+ Monster Rolling Out New Job Sites

+ CEO Turnover Up 50 Percent at Big North American Businesses

IN THE CONTENT CHANNELS

COMP, BENEFITS & REWARDS

HR MANAGEMENT

FEATURE: The Portability Myth

FEATURE: Standing Up to High Exec Pay: Five Questions With Robert Monks

FEATURE: Infographic: International Labor Force Competitiveness

FEATURE: Getting Rid of Those Empty Cubes

LEGAL INSIGHT

RECRUITING & STAFFING

TOOL: Termination Checklist

ARTICLE: Sanctions for Failure to Keep E-mail Records

FEATURE: Hiring Surge Is Draining the Overseas Candidate Pool for Some Skills

FEATURE: Sagging Real Estate Market Taking Its Toll on Recruiters

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

ARTICLE: Starbucks Employees Carve Out Own ‘Space'

FEATURE: Facebook Faux Pas

FEATURE: IBM Optimizes Its Workforce to Address New Business Goals

FEATURE: E-Learning Hits Its Stride

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BLOGS | More

Female CEOs Zero Out in Silicon Valley
- from the Business of Management blog

What Tony Snow Taught Me About Dealing With People in yhe Workplace
- from the Fistful of Talent blog

Beer and Gen Y—What Could Go Wrong?
- from featured blog: the HR Capitalist

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

Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Talent Development
- from featured blog: New Learning Playbook

Heads Up! High Performers Looking to Leap, Low Performers Planning to Stay?
- from featured blog: Compensation Force

Health Care Heat Rises in the Campaign Crucible
- from the Workforce Washington blog

Extended Unemployment Benefits Just Part of the Puzzle
- from the Global Work Watch blog

Beyond Work/Life Balance
- from the Books@Work blog


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

COMMENTARY: The Last Word
It Ain’t Rocket Science
If you focus on these simple rules, I guarantee you will be a better manager—and you won’t need to wade through the latest management book to get there.


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

Odor
- posted in the General Forum
A member writes: "Any advice on how to start the conversation with an employee with the bad body odor? My plan is to be short and sweet. People are complaining, it is affecting the workplace and needs to be taken care of. But I have no idea how to start this conversation."

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