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www.workforce.com	September 28 - October 4, 2008	Vol. 9 Issue 39
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IN THE NEWS | More

» Failed Bailout Demonstrates Support for Executive Compensation Reform
In an effort to build political support for its passage, several executive compensation provisions were included in the failed bill. Any future legislation likely will contain executive compensation reform because of its bipartisan popularity.
» Meatpacking Case Highlights HR’s Liability
The more than 9,000 criminal charges filed recently against officials at an Iowa meatpacking plant are a stark reminder that HR is on the hook for following child labor and immigration laws.
» U.S. Economic Slowdown Affecting Hiring in India
» Fannie, Freddie May Need More Than Bonuses to Keep Talent
» 2008 Health Care Costs Rise 5 Percent, Kaiser Foundation Survey Shows
» Senate, House Pass Mental Health Parity Legislation
» Nation’s Economic Woes Likely to Spur Rise in Fraud
» By Rejecting Severance, AIG’s Ex-CEO Shines a Light on Exec Pay Debate
» Staffing Firm Owner Gets 6½ Years for Massive Payroll Scam
» Workers Shift Loads of Retirement Savings to Fixed-Income Funds
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Quick Takes...
» Economy Batters New York’s Jobs, Wages » Would-Be Lawyers Face Hiring Obstacles in Northwest	» UAE Threatens to Expel Noncompliant Expats » CFO Survey: Left Solely to HR, Flex Will Fail

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Employers are trying to build loyalty through recognition that starts from day one. Timeliness and frequency are key.

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IN THE CONTENT CHANNELS

COMP, BENEFITS & REWARDS	HR MANAGEMENT
FEATURE: Smoking May Be Hazardous to Your Bottom Line FEATURE: The Case for Covering Smoking Cessation	FEATURE: Rallying the Home Team FEATURE: Freed Up for ‘Floor’ Time

LEGAL INSIGHT	RECRUITING & STAFFING
FEATURE: HSAs’ Reign Among Consumer-Driven Plans Nearing the End? FEATURE: States Not Waiting for U.S. Reform	FEATURE: A Workforce Shock to the System FEATURE: When Temp Jobs Tumble, the Economy Stumbles?

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY	TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
FEATURE: Danish American Dreamer FEATURE: New Front in HR Software Legal Battle	FEATURE: E-Learning Hits Its Stride FEATURE: Training Needs Analysis Report

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BLOGS | More

Bringing in a Consultant to Do the Dirty Work
- from the Business of Management blog

Don’t Call Me Fat During the Relo Trip (From Mrs. HR Capitalist)
- from the Fistful of Talent blog

Being a Jerk at Work—Worth an Extra Lawsuit or Two? The HR Capitalist
- from featured blog: the HR Capitalist

No Oracle Fusion Applications in 2008!
- from the Human Capitalist blog

ROI of CEO as Blogger
- from featured blog: New Learning Playbook

Pay for Performance Revives the Kibbutz
- from featured blog: Compensation Force

Democrats Enlist Ledbetter to Counter Palin
- from the Workforce Washington blog

SuccessFactors, Inventor of the Blame-Shifting Layoff?
- 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: The Last Word
Apology’s Sorry State
‘Why do so many people have such a hard time apologizing, especially when the act itself is such a powerful symbol of leadership and reconciliation?’ writes Workforce Management editor John Hollon.

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

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