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New Web site targets companies that have sent jobs packing

01/01/2005
The AFL-CIO is providing a new online soapbox for employees who’ve seen their jobs moved overseas. The union has launched a new Web page that lists 200,000 U.S. employers who have …

What are your services worth? More than you think

12/01/2004
Issue: The 2003 upturn in HR salaries picked up pace in 2004.
Benefit: Such robust pay growth provides more bargaining power with your boss and on the open market.
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Take the first step toward your 2005 promotion

12/01/2004
Issue: Performing an HR department audit to gauge your organization’s compliance and lawsuit risks.
Benefit: Head off legal action, streamline your HR processes and earn kudos from the boss for …

Prepare for HIPAA’s final phase: the security rule

11/01/2004
It’s back … Just when you thought you’d heard the last word about complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the final compliance phase is just around the …

No pressure to ratchet up pay raises in 2005

11/01/2004
Issue: Even with the economy moving again, employers are playing it safe, budgeting for modest employee pay raises in 2005. Benefit: By pointing …

Will election result affect hiring? It depends on your industry

10/01/2004
While the presidential election outcome won’t likely change your competitors’ hiring plans, it could produce a small economic boost in certain industries, according to a new poll by outplacement consulting firm …

5 steps to help you take control of your workday

10/01/2004
Issue: How to succeed at work, stay sane and still get home on time. Benefit: By seizing control over your day, you boost your value to the organization and advance …

Benchmark your benefits; costs take biggest jump since ’90

10/01/2004
Issue: It’s more important than ever to know if you’re budgeting too much, too little or the right amount for employee benefits. Risk: By ignoring industry …

Your competitors are holding the line on pay raises

09/01/2004
Employers may be seeing some signs of an improved economy, but they’re not ready to commit to higher pay increases just yet, according to a new compensation-planning survey of 1,600 employers …

Remodeling or building? Heed new ADA access rules

09/01/2004
Is your organization planning to build or remodel its stores, offices or facilities that serve the public? If so, review new construction guidelines published last month that explain how far you …