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LAW FIRMS
Appeal for Diversity
By Mark Schoeff Jr.
To better serve their multicultural customer markets, corporations are putting pressure on the law firms they hire to diversify. But advocates say minorities have made only moderate gains in the legal profession.
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GOING ELECTRONIC
House Commerce Panel OKs Health IT Legislation
July 23, 2008 3:05 PM PT
The committee’s approval represents a milestone for a bill that faced stiff resistance. Patient advocates and interest groups raised fears about privacy violations related to the electronic sharing of medical information.
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The Business of Management
Workforce Management editor John Hollon analyzes and comments on business, management and the art of leading a workforce.
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While buzzwords come and go, basic blocking and tackling remains consistent. For HR professionals to ensure people are engaged, excited and energized, they must proactively practice strategic HR.
Tomorrow’s human resources chiefs may not even work in HR today. Many employers are looking outside the function for up-and-comers and giving them experience throughout the organization—and across the globe—to prepare them for the ever-more strategic role.
A joint APQC, IBM and Workforce Management data collection initiative with more than 350 participants shows the multiple benefits of having a well-coordinated overall HR strategy.
A list of common mistakes that can undermine a succession-planning initiative.
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As large employers hold off on making HR outsourcing deals, the middle market could be positioned for strong growth in 2008. But several obstacles, including the rise of ‘software as a service’ and a lack of data on cost savings for medium-size employers, may stand in vendors’ way.
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Realistic HR Outsourcing: Go Slowly But Safely
Billion-dollar outsourcing contracts always make news. "Company
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the industry. In reality though, such deals are not realistic.
Most Organizations lace the financial resources, not to mention
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