Economic Stress Taking Toll on Peoples' Health
The latest victim of the economic recession could be your health. According to a recent AARP survey, one in five adults ages 45 and older are suffering health problems due to financial stress. The survey details the health care problems and challenges many Americans are facing because of the current economic situation.
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1/2/2009 4:10:20 PM
Human Resources | Performance & Quality Improvement
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Companies force workers to take unpaid vacation
Here's the vacation no one wants, courtesy of the recession: Forced time off without pay.
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1/2/2009 4:10:20 PM
Human Resources | Compensation & Benefits | Vacation
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HR Executives on the Move
The sour economy, job uncertainty and disillusionment at corporate treatment of employees is causing some executives to search for greener pastures. Some of the movement in the HR ranks, however, is being caused by organizations hoping to bolster their strategic HR function.
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1/2/2009 4:10:20 PM
Human Resources | Career Development
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Employers Reviewing Severance
As the recession continues to grip the nation, more employers are laying off -- or making plans to lay off -- employees. The coming year will bring more of the same, experts say, so it's a good time now for HR leaders to scrutinize their severance policies.
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1/2/2009 4:10:20 PM
Human Resources | Hiring/Firing
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Employer Alert: New FMLA Poster and Forms
The Department of Labor has just announced that it has issued a new FMLA poster that incorporates changes reflected in its final FMLA rules that were recently published. This poster must be displayed in the workplace in a conspicuous place. In addition, DOL has created new forms that are necessary for every HR Professional.
Editorial —
1/2/2009 4:10:20 PM
Human Resources | Compensation & Benefits
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The Counter-Intuitive Secret to Success in the Workplace
My whole philosophy about fun in the world of business, and in relation to the executive, management, and professional audience is this: If you don't enjoy what you're doing, is it worth doing?
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1/2/2009 4:10:20 PM
Human Resources | Incentive & Motivation
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Bush signs off on pension relief measure
President Bush signed into law last week the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act
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12/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Human Resources | Compensation & Benefits
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Cheering a jobless friend at no cost
Caring for others less fortunate than oneself often goes hand in hand with the holidays, and as lay-offs continue to spoil the Holiday season sometimes all it takes is a simple phone call.
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12/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Human Resources | Hiring/Firing
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Employer Uses Video in Attempt to Invalidate Disability Award
A Virginia employee suffered increasing disability from a work injury and related surgeries. She finally applied for and was granted total permanent disability benefits from the state Workers’ Compensation Commission.
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12/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Human Resources | Compensation & Benefits | Medical Benefits
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What's the Future of Overtime, Rest Breaks in California?
Just about every day, there’s bad news on the economic front. But some relief may be on the way for employers.
Editorial —
12/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Human Resources | Compensation & Benefits
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