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HR News Analysis

Weary Workers Seek Job Security

Having seen co-workers and friends laid off, workers would like nothing better than to "nest" in their current jobs and stay with their company for their entire working lives. But few expect that -- and most are not looking for new jobs. Even so, they would like company leaders who are trustworthy and who care about their employees. MORE

Accrediting Background Screeners

The background-screening industry finally adopts an accreditation standard to give the seal of approval to organizations that meet required levels regarding consumer protection, legal compliance, client education, product standards, service standards and general business practices. Proponents say it will lead to fewer report errors and increased professionalism. MORE

Privacy at Work

While the expectation of privacy in the workplace has all but vanished for American employees, advancements in cell-phone and video technology mean employers should no longer expect privacy at work either. HR leaders should instruct managers to behave as if their conversations could come back to haunt them as recordings at any time. MORE

The Challenge of Tech-Savvy Millennials

A new study highlights the lifestyle and work expectations of the digital literati, and experts say employers need to work to fashion -- and communicate -- policies that meet their needs. In the absence of available or understandable policies, employees may think the company is out of date or even preventing the employee from being productive. MORE

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Lowering Healthcare Costs

By Carol Harnett

While wellness initiatives remain popular and continue to evolve, the question of whether such programs save money has never been convincingly answered. Experts, nonetheless, offer suggestions for HR leaders thinking about creating and implementing successful work-based programs. MORE

The HR Transformation Continuum

By Andy Teng

No longer just focusing on cutting costs and improving employee services, HR organizations are reinventing themselves to improve their business impact. But transforming the way HR delivers services is no small task and the challenges can be long-lasting. MORE

Features

Best HR Ideas for 2010

By Kristen B. Frasch

In their second annual competition aimed at recognizing HR programs and initiatives that make a difference for the profession and the workforce in a very unique way, the editors of HRE announce their choices of the most noteworthy ideas launched in 2009. MORE

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School Daze

By Jared Shelly

Students don't understand the basics about HR. Universities aren't teaching HR properly. Companies are underwhelmed with talent coming out of college. Is there any hope? MORE

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In Defense of the Expense

By Kathy Leck and Susan Vece

Despite the rhetoric, HR executives often have little proof of the results of learning initiatives, even in the best of times. Now, with training budgets under the microscope, HR leaders must ensure there is accountability that training and development initiatives get the desired business results. Experts offer a results-focused approach to justifying training Investments. MORE

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Columnists (Online Exclusive)

Benefits
By Carol Harnett
Lowering Healthcare Costs

Carol Harnett's Past Columns

HR Technology
By Bill Kutik
What Does iCIMS Actually Mean?

iCIMS does things differently than most other recruiting vendors, which may have led it to second place in the United States with 800 mostly mid-market clients after nearly 10 years. But now it's at a tipping point, and its name speaks volumes about the company's ambitions.MORE

Bill Kutik's Past Columns

Talent Management
By Peter Cappelli
Leadership Lessons from India

Embattled U.S. business leaders may want to take a lesson from CEOs in India, who put shareholder value fourth on their list of priorities. Not only are the Indian companies able to do well while doing good, there is every reason to believe that they have done well precisely because they are doing good.MORE

Peter Cappelli's Past Columns

Legal Clinic
By Keisha-Ann G. Gray
Responsibility for the Actions of Others

Liability exposure for discrimination and harassment in the workplace can have far-reaching effects -- far beyond the liability imputed to the company and to the individual who acted on his or her bias. MORE

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Special Reports

Retirement

Seeing Them Through

By Carol Patton

New products designed to help retirees make it all the way through -- not just to -- retirement are gaining the attentions of employers. MORE

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