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   www.workforce.com  December 14 - 20, 2008 Vol. 9  Issue 50    
 

IN THE NEWS | More


Quick Takes...

 

ALTERNATIVE SCHEDULES

» The Legal Implications of Nontraditional Workweeks
As employers consider adopting nontraditional schedules, what some of them are not doing is taking a clear-eyed look at the wage and hour ramifications of these arrangements. There are potential pitfalls--under both federal wage and hour law and the requirements of other jurisdictions--that demand close attention. Read more about nontraditional schedules.

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+ The Forgotten Overtime Exemption

HIRING

» Reception to Video Résumés Remains Lukewarm
Yet, companies increasingly are turning to video-on-demand interviewing, in which candidates record their responses to questions and e-mail them to company executives for viewing at their convenience.

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+ Video Résumés: Hot or Not?

+ Videoconferencing Eases Recruiters’ Efforts Across India

IN THE CONTENT CHANNELS

COMP, BENEFITS & REWARDS

HR MANAGEMENT

FEATURE: A Cool Head Under Pressure

FEATURE: 403(b) Plan Sponsors Face Tougher IRS Rules

FEATURE: Getting Rid of Those Empty Cubes

FEATURE: How Great Leadership Traits Can Squelch Employee Commitment

LEGAL INSIGHT

RECRUITING & STAFFING

FEATURE: Avoiding Age Discrimination Claims in Hiring

FEATURE: A Few Practical Tips on Responding to a Discrimination Charge

FEATURE: Recognition for the Enduring Work of a Temp

FEATURE: Six Good Things That Happen to HR Pros During Recessions

SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

FEATURE: Defusing Oracle’s Fusion?

FEATURE: Moodle 101

FEATURE: To Justify Training, Test and Test Again

FEATURE: Not Just for Expats Anymore

BLOGS | More

Here’s What Your HR Staff Was Reading/Buying in 2008
- from the Business of Management blog

Social Media to Replace Recruiters? Right, Just Like Robots Are Doing All the Work
- from the Fistful of Talent blog

Video Résumés—Now Playing at an Over-the-Top Laptop Near You
- from featured blog: the HR Capitalist

Can You Tell the Difference?
- from the Human Capitalist blog

Twitter: Can We Use This as a Training Tool?
- from featured blog: New Learning Playbook

The Value and Role of Forced Rankings (Whether You Love 'em or Hate 'em)
- from featured blog: Compensation Force

Illinois Governor Adds to Card-Check Obstacles
- from the Workforce Washington blog

How About a Pleasant Economic Surprise?
- from the Global Work Watch blog


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

COMMENTARY: The Last Word
A Year-End Challenge
If your business is experiencing a downturn, now is the time to shift your HR approach so that it more closely fits the new realities.


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

Forced Relocation
- posted in the Benefits & Compensation Forum
A member writes: "I’m working in Europe for a U.S. company but the work here will be coming to an end shortly. The company has no other opportunities for me in Europe, but they may offer me work in the U.S. If I refuse the offer, can I be terminated without any compensation?"

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