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Front Page Image Arrow Membership Growth Might Indicate a Union Resurgence
The numbers might not seem dramatic, but the increase in U.S. union membership could signal a major resurgence, a legal expert says.

Arrow Moms Weigh Pay, More Time with Kids
Some U.S. working mothers would take a pay cut if they could spend more time with their children, new studies show.

Arrow 'Critical' Industries Seek More Security
The federal governmant lays the groundwork for increased protection from terrorist attack for certain crucial manufacturing sectors.

Arrow Reform Plans Not Impacting Health Care
Many U.S. employers say they are not changing their health insurance offerings in light of election-year proposals to reform health care.

Arrow Training Gone Stale? Try Improvising
With so much raw data available on the Internet, in-person training should involve improvised, unconventional tactics, a consultant suggests.

Arrow Women Gain Jobs as Men Lose Them
Because men are concentrated in the manufacturing and construction sectors, they have lost jobs while women have gained them during the current economic downturn.

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Focus Areas

Comp & Benefits News

Benefits, Perks Keep Older Workers
If companies want to retain older workers, they will have to offer perks such as shorter workweeks and flexible hours, according to a survey.

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    Recruiting News

    Loyalty Isn't Built on Compensation
    Money is not the primary driver of employee loyalty and retention, recent studies suggest. Open communication, employee recognition and involvement in decision-making top the list.

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  • Staffing Management Focus Area home page

    Global HR News

    Registered Traveler Test Set for June
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will accept applications starting May 12 for an international registered traveler pilot program set to start June 10 at three U.S. airports.

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  • Global HR Focus Area home page

    Diversity News

    Older Workers High on Enthusiasm
    Employees age 63 and older have higher levels of engagement and enthusiasm at work than any other generation, according to a recent study.

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  • Diversity Focus Area home page

    Organzational Development News

    Changes Benefit Talent Management
    Adopting a change management approach to talent management can pay dividends, particularly at big companies with cultural and organizational clashes.

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  • Organizational and Employee Development Focus Area home page

    Workplace Law News

    Supreme Court Examines Benefits Termination
    The U.S. Supreme Court is considering what standard courts should apply when reviewing benefits determinations by plan administrators.

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  • Workplace Law Focus Area home page
  • State Workplace Law News



  • How to Turn Reference Checking into an Effective Assessment Tool
    Speaker: Yves Lermusi, CEO & Founder, Checkster
    May 13, 2008, 2 p.m. ET

    Does Your Workplace Have a Racially Hostile Work Environment?
    Speakers: Joseph L. Beachboard and Dennis A. Davis, Ogletree Deakins
    May 14 , 2008, 2 p.m. ET

    Recruiting in a Down Economy
    Speaker: Tom Darrow, principal, Talent Connections, LLC
    May 20, 2008, 2 p.m. ET
    Sponsored by Yahoo!HotJobs

    Ethics & Code of Conduct Training
    Speaker: Shanti Atkins, Esq., President & CEO, ELT
    May 29, 2008, 2 p.m. ET

    When and How To Use Simulated Behavioral Assessments
    Speaker: Mark Stewart, Ph.D., Senior Consultant, Management and Personnel Systems, Inc.
    Now available

    The Evolution of Recruiting the Retail Workforce
    Speaker: Elaine Orler, Vice President, Talent Acquisition Management, Knowledge Infusion
    Now available
    Webcast sponsor: Taleo

    Making the Business Case for Training
    Speaker: Joyce Oliner, Managing Member, Joyce Oliner Consulting, LLC
    Now available
    Webcast sponsored by Plateau Systems

    Driving Business Results with Pre-Employment Assessments
    Speaker: Ken Lahti, PreVisor, Inc
    Now available

    Workers' Compensation: Practical Overview and Recent Developments
    Speaker: Dr. Richard Victor, Workers Compensation Research Institute
    Now available

    Is Federal Relief from the State Patchwork of Verification Laws on the Horizon?
    This webcast can count toward the 15 hours of strategic management required for SPHR recertification.
    Now available

    Are Your I-9s Up To Date?
    Speaker:
    David Goldman, Littler Mendelsen Learning Group
    Now available

    A Guide to Wage and Hour Compliance in 2008
    Speakers:
    Tammy McCutcheon and Lisa Schreter, Littler Mendelsen; and Shanti Atkins, ELT Inc.
    Now available



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    Arrow HR Magazine: Keep Pace With Older Workers. Older employees bring experience to their jobs. Research proves they are as productive as their younger counterparts. And by understanding aging, employers can make them even more productive.

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    Arrow SHRM Compensation Data Center.
    Your participation will make the SHRM® Compensation Data Center an invaluable tool for your organization. All participants will have access to free compensation data for the most common HR positions in the database.

    Arrow Staffing Management Magazine: A Better Forecast
    Map your future staffing needs with a modeling technique known as scenario planning.

    Arrow  SHRM Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program. National members of SHRM are eligible to apply for scholarships to help finance higher education for their children. Application deadline is May 15, 2008.

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    Bottom LINE • Employment expectations down substantially
    • New-hire compensation growth slows
    • Service-sector recruiting difficulty at lowest level in years

    Manufacturing Series
    Net Increasing
    Index May 2008
    30.0 Employment Expectations
    7.8 New-Hire Compensation
    9.4 Exempt Vacancies
    12.5 Nonexempt Vacancies
    6.3 Recruiting Difficulty

    Service Sector Series
    Net Increasing
    Index May 2008
    35.5 Employment Expectations
    12.6 New-Hire Compensation
    3.3 Exempt Vacancies
    11.4 Nonexempt Vacancies
    -10.5 Recruiting Difficulty

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