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www.workforce.com	August 10 - 16, 2008	Vol. 9 Issue 32

IN THE NEWS | More

» New SHRM CEO Bolsters Organization for Health Care Debate
Having just served five years as senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Kaiser Permanente, a $40 billion not-for-profit health care organization, Laurence G. O’Neil is well prepared to lead SHRM into the fray.
» Wage Freeze? Not This Year and Probably Not Next, Employers Say
Employers are increasing salary budgets by 3.9 percent this year, according to a survey by WorldatWork, which also found that these companies expect to increase salaries by 3.9 percent next year, too.
» Fidelity Head of HR Services Departs
» Oracle-SAP Suit Raises Questions About Software Support Specialist
» Wall Street Eyes Frozen Pension Plans, Sparking Debate
» Drug Use Not Grounds for Disability Denial
» Raise Age for Full Social Security Benefits, Actuaries Urge
» Home Depot 401(k) Participants Can Sue, Court Rules
» Appeals Court Upholds Tort Reform Ruling
» Workers’ Compensation Insurer Must Pay for Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Quick Takes...

Q&A

» Temporary Executive Talent
Like many senior executives, Jody Greenstone Miller has experienced the frustration of wanting to try a new business initiative but not having the right talent to do it.

More:

+ Recognition for the Enduring Work of a Temp

+ Talent Acquisition Special Report: Burnishing the Brand

+ When Temp Jobs Tumble, the Economy Stumbles?

WORKFORCE REMODEL

» Rallying the Home Team
Boosting morale and employees’ sense of ownership in the company has become a strategic priority at Home Depot amid the tough economy, says HR chief Tim Crow. New training, expanded cash bonuses and increasing face time with consumers are all part of the renovation plan.

More:

+ Freed Up for ‘Floor’ Time

+ Home Depot’s New HR Leader Faces Tall Order

+ Home Depot Slashes HR Staff by Half, 1,000 Will Go

IN THE CONTENT CHANNELS

COMP, BENEFITS & REWARDS	HR MANAGEMENT
FEATURE: Companies Target Moms-to-Be With Wellness Programs FEATURE: A Case for Child Care	FEATURE: What Are HR Certifications Worth? FEATURE: Best Buy & CultureRx: Optimas Award Winner for Innovation

LEGAL INSIGHT	RECRUITING & STAFFING
FEATURE: ‘Off the Clock’ Overtime Claims FEATURE: People Problems on Every Aisle	FEATURE: Dice.com Gambles on Comedy FEATURE: Smoothing Business-Cycle Surges With RPO

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY	TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
FEATURE: Sanctions for Failure to Keep E-mail Records FEATURE: Their BlackBerrys—Your Problem	FEATURE: One-on-One Coaching TOOL: Opening the Books on Training and Development

BLOGS | More

SHRM’s New CEO Pick: So Far, So Good
- from the Business of Management blog

Kid Rock and the Olympic Medal Count—The Ultimate Talent Scoreboard
- from the Fistful of Talent blog

The Medical Records of Paris Hilton—Would Your Team Violate HIPAA and View Them?
- from featured blog: the HR Capitalist

The Front Door to Talent Management
- from the Human Capitalist blog

The Secrets of Success for Online Communities
- from featured blog: New Learning Playbook

WorldatWork Releases 08/09 Salary Increase Data for U.S. & Canadian Metro Areas
- from featured blog: Compensation Force

Business of Politics Requires Politicians, not CEOs
- from the Workforce Washington blog

Which Will Bounce Back Faster—China or the U.S.?
- from the Global Work Watch blog

Tailor-Made Careers
- from the Books@Work blog

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

COMMENTARY:
Battle Over Gun Rights Moves Into Workplace
Winning, as Richard Nixon once demonstrated, makes some people resentful. The National Rifle Association seems like that kind of winner.

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

Employee Survey Results
- posted in the Benefits & Compensation forum
A member writes: "We just conducted our first ever employee survey. I am wondering if others out there have done the same and if so, what were the top 5 things your employees seemed to complain the most about? Any feedback would be welcome. We are a business to business call center in western Nebraska."

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