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When workers shop online at work, they don't just reduce productivity. They might be endangering IT infrastructure.

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New federal regulations taking effect Dec. 19 protect the length of time mothers and newborn children may stay in a hospital and be covered by health insurance.

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The insurance industry has embraced many of President-elect Barack Obama's ideas for better health care coverage, though it opposes a key piece of his plan to require employers to help pay for that coverage.

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Annual bonus plans are the short-term incentive most often used by U.S. employers, while restricted stock plans are the most common long-term incentive, according to surveys by Watson Wyatt Data Services.

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The California Supreme Court clarifies application of the statute of limitations under the state's fair employment and housing law.

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Comp & Benefits News

Report: What Employers Want From Health Insurers
U.S. employers want their insurers to help them better manage their health benefit programs, according to a new study that finds mixed satisfaction with insurer-sponsored services.

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    Comp & Benefits News

    Avoid Bonus Blunders as Economy Slows
    The end of the year brings bonus and performance review discussions for many employees. In 2008 those discussions are likely to be more difficult as the slumping economy prompts talks in which workers are asked to do more with less, including downsizing their bonus expectations.

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  • Compensation Focus Area

    Recruiting News

    Automation Eases Reference Checking Pain
    Reference checking is getting a whole lot easier, and some say more accurate, thanks to web-based automation.

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    Global HR News

    Presence of Multinational Firms Helps
    Multinational firms can improve pay and working conditions in foreign markets where they set up operations.

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    Diversity News

    Disability Inclusion: Use Common Sense
    Finding ways to include employees with disabilities and those with special needs children into all aspects of an organization's work is not rocket science.

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    Organzational Development News

    Managing Change Is Toughest Challenge
    The priorities of leaders change greatly depending on the state of the economy, and today's economic uncertainties are making the process of managing change a key challenge for many organizations' leaders.

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    Workplace Law News

    First 100 Days of Next President Will Be Busy
    The first 100 days of President-Elect Barack Obama’s and the new Congress’ tenure will be busy and are likely to include activity on paycheck fairness bills and the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA).

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    • Getting the Most from Virtual Teams
    Speaker: Terry L. Baglieri, SPHR
    December 2, 2008, 2 p.m.
    Webcast sponsored by iCIMS

    New FMLA and Military Leave Rules: What the New Year Will Mean for HR Professionals
    Speaker: Sue Willman, Esq., Spencer Fane Britt & Browne
    December 3, 2008, 2 p.m.
    Webcast sponsored by Kronos

    Safe and Effective Return-to-Work Practices
    Speaker: Michael J. Lotito and Francis P. Alvarez, Jackson Lewis LLP
    December 5, 2008, 1 p.m.
    Webcast sponsored by Standard Insurance

    Creating Safe Workplaces with Wellness Programs
    Speaker: Jayme Ambrose, MSN, RN, COHN, CCM
    December 9, 2008, 2 p.m.

    Intercultural English
    Speaker: Lorelei Carobolante, GPHR, SCRP
    December 11, 2008, 2 p.m.

    Recruiting from Within
    Speaker: Anne Nimke
    Now available
    Webcast sponsored by LinkedIn

    Election 2008: An HR Perspective
    Speaker: Mike Aitken, SHRM
    Now available
    Webcast sponsored by Workscape

    Getting Competencies Right: Building a Competency Strategy
    Speaker: Paul Storfer
    Now available
    Webcast sponsored by SAP

    What Immigration Enforcement Means for Employers
    Speaker: John R. Wilson
    Now available

    Cut Costs with Total Health Management
    Speaker: Cindy Gates and Robert Colao, Mercer
    Now available
    Sponsored by AviviaHealth

    How Much is Absenteeism Costing You?
    Speaker: Michael Klachefsky, Mercer
    Now available
    Sponsored by Kronos

    World Class Service Delivery on a Global Scale
    Speaker: Carey B. Ellinghaus
    Now available
    Webcast sponsored by ADP

    Performance Feedback: Making Sure They 'Get It'
    Speakers: Leila Bulling Towne and David Goldman
    Now available
    Webcast sponsored by SuccessFactors

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    Arrow Today's FMLA Webcast Now Available On-Demand.
    The on-demand version of SHRM's member webcast on the new FMLA rules is now available available for viewing on demand. A PDF of the presentation slides is also avaiable.

    Arrow HR Magazine: After the Layoff.
    Human resource professionals lavish so much attention on employees during layoffs that they sometimes forget to care for themselves. Read about the problem and share your comments with other members.

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    Arrow SHRM Legal Report: Global Employment Law.
    The latest SHRM Legal Report includes a look at workplace legal issues around the world, including China, the U.K., and India.

    Arrow  SHRM Human Capital Leadership Awards. Profiles of the companies cited in the 2008 awards are available from HR Magazine.

    Arrow  HR Presentation Templates. You can download PowerPoint presentations on a wide variety of HR-related topics, then customize them for presentations at your organization. View presentations currently available.

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    Bottom LINE

    SHRM November LINE® Report
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         		-32.6
    Recruiting Difficulty
    -25.8
         		-31.8
    New-Hire Compensation
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         		-8.3

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    Employee Self-Reviews

    Employee self-reviews allow employees an opportunity to evaluate themselves and have a voice in their overall performance rating. These reviews also give the managers another perspective, as they may not be aware of everything that an employee has been doing to meet his or her goals.

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