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   www.workforce.com  November 30 - December 6, 2008 Vol. 9  Issue 48    
 

IN THE NEWS | More


Quick Takes...

 

RECRUITING IN A RECESSION

» Gold Rush Is On as Recruiters Mine Distressed Financial Firms
A huge pool of experienced workers with college degrees and valuable skills are ready to change industries, relocate and, in many cases, work for lower pay.

More:

+ Indian MBA Students Say They Are Willing to Work for Less

+ Helping Wall Street’s Newly Jobless

DISABILITY

» Are You Ready for the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?
When President George W. Bush signed legislation to expand the protections afforded by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it broadened the definition of ‘disabled,’ triggering important changes for employers. Being informed of these changes—and complying with the new law—is a must for employers and HR.

More:

+ Better Interviews for People With Disabilities

IN THE CONTENT CHANNELS

COMP, BENEFITS & REWARDS

HR MANAGEMENT

TOOL: Equal Pay and Compensation Discrimination

FEATURE: Paying Doctors More Adds Up—to Greater Savings, Employers Say

FEATURE: Dear Workforce: How Do We Measure ROI on Diversity?

FEATURE: Around the World, Jellies Are Spreading

LEGAL INSIGHT

RECRUITING & STAFFING

FEATURE: NLRB Issues Memo on Mitigating Back Pay

FEATURE: No NRLA Protection for Union ‘Salts’

FEATURE: Recruiting in the World of ICE

FEATURE: Take the Quiz: Does Your HR Job Stink?

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

FEATURE: HR Data Breaches Can Leave Holes in Corporate Pockets

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

FEATURE: The Flip Side of Cultural Training

TOOL: The Nuts & Bolts of Valuing Training

BLOGS | More

An Upbeat Note Despite the Downbeat Economy
- from the Business of Management blog

China Execs Running MNCs: Now Getting Even With Their U.S. Exec Counterparts When It Comes to Hiring and Leadership Decisions
- from the Fistful of Talent blog

I Just Graduated From Western Governors 'U'... Will You Hire Me?
- from featured blog: the HR Capitalist

Translating Taleo’s Accounting Issues
- from the Human Capitalist blog

Corporate Learning Focuses on Effectiveness & Efficiency Amid Job Losses
- from featured blog: New Learning Playbook

Why I Am an Evangelist for Leadership Commitment to Performance Management
- from featured blog: Compensation Force

Health Care Comity Set to Hurtle Into Federal Budget Reality?
- from the Workforce Washington blog

Say Anything (Nice)
- from the Global Work Watch blog


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

COMMENTARY: The HR Capitalist
HR Feedback For Your Boss
Commentary: So you’re in HR, a partner to whomever you serve. Guess what? That means you’re supposed to tell people when they’re messing up. That’s easy when the target of the constructive feedback is an employee. It gets trickier when we have to tell our bosses that there’s something rotten in Denmark related to, well, them.


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

Human Capital Measurement System
- posted in the General Forum
A member writes: "I am managing a project to implement a HCMS into my company, but I’m struggling to define what exactly I want to measure that is meaningful. Has anyone implemented a HCMS before and what metrics did you find useful and were able to be used to drive business performance?"

+ Join the discussion.

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