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    Is Your Dental Plan Out of Date?

    Is Your Dental Plan Out of Date?
    The last twenty-five years have seen major changes in the field of dentistry, but the same cannot be said for dental plan provisions, writes benefits thoughtleader Jim Edholm in his latest article "Is Your Dental Plan Stuck in a Time Warp?" published recently in Employee Benefits News. "Appearances can be deceiving," writes Edholm, President of Business Benefits Insurance. "The technology has ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +3
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    Coaching

    Se trata de un programa de desarrollo personalizado   Su objetivo es optimizar los recursos de las personas   Procura estrategias que atraen el éxito personal y profesional hacia las personas El coaching va dirigido a personas que desean desarrollar su potencial, mejorar su rendimiento y añadir un nuevo valor a su calidad de vida personal y profesional. Consiste en la ...
    Submitted by patriciabaez | Published about 1 year ago | Rate This
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    team Work

    team Work
    Programas de Actividades de Aventura Dinámicas de Grupo Eventos para Empresas Juegos de Motivación psicología organizacional y Teambuilding Estas Actividades constituyen en si mismas el complemento ideal para reuniones de empresa, convenciones o viajes de incentivo. El outdoor training, responde a una demanda en auge entre las actividades de formación corporativas de grandes empresas; consiste en realizar juegos por equipos con ...
    Submitted by patriciabaez | Published about 1 year ago | Rate This
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    Open Heart

    Es la realización de actividades fuera del ámbito laboral que permite a los miembros de un grupo de trabajo convertirse en equipo, determinar su misión y crean un objetivo en común del cual se responsabilizan. A las empresas que valoran el crecimient
    Submitted by patriciabaez | Published about 1 year ago | Rate This
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    Success of New Paperless Payroll Program at Men's Wearhouse

    Success of New Paperless Payroll Program at Men's Wearhouse
    Ecount, a Citi company, today announced the successful rollout of Men's Wearhouse paperless payroll program. Men's Wearhouse, one of North America's largest specialty retailers of men's apparel, has implemented Ecount's Payroll Choices Program, offering all of their employees the benefit of immediately available, easily accessible pay. The Payroll Choices Program provides employees with an electronic, prepaid account accessible via Visa(R) debit ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +2
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    SHRM CEO Testifies on Social Security

    SHRM CEO Testifies on Social Security
    ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 6 - The worlds largest association devoted to human resource management today led a coalition of business leaders and HR professionals to endorse the New Employee Verification Act. In testimony today before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, Sue Meisinger, President and CEO of SHRM urged legislators to recognize that the current employment verification system ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +2
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    Sexual Harassment: Who is Responsible?

    Sexual Harassment: Who is Responsible?
    BEIJING, March 3 (Xinhua) -- China's law experts have suggested employers take responsibility and be punished for work venue sexual harassment. In an advisory report based on three years of research by the China Law Society, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) and the anti-workplace sexual harassment project team, the experts further clarified the definition of sexual harassment, and the scope ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +3
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    Stay-at-Home Moms Worth Six Figures

    Salary.com has just released its annual take on what stay-at-home moms would be paid for their work in the business world. The symbolic figure: a whopping $138,646.
    Submitted by HRguruita | Published about 1 year ago | Rate This
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    Gay Couple Loses Benefits With Move

    Gay Couple Loses Benefits With Move
    EAGLE, Idaho (AP) — What they didn't know before moving to Idaho could fill a house, and in many ways it does. The kitchen table holds stacks of legal papers. Medication bottles litter a nearby countertop. The two-story home Robert Ryan, 42, shares with his partner, Ralph Martinelli, 53, overlooks a quaint suburb west of Boise, a rural landscape of ruddy ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +7
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #1: San Francisco, CA

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #1: San Francisco, CA
    A popular tourist destination resting on a peninsula in the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco is a diversified city with a dense population and beautiful Victorian architecture. With many historical sites and a burgeoning downtown, San Francisco hosts a population coming from a variety of different backgrounds, political perspectives, and classes. [widget:288] *Quick Facts* Population: 751,682 High School Graduates: 64.4% Bachelor's Degree ...
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #2: New York City, NY

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #2: New York City, NY
    Officially the largest city in the United States, New York City has over 8.2 million residents. New York City is incredibly diverse, and usually considered the cultural hot-spot of the entire United States of America. *Quick Facts* [widget:top10minuscities] Population: 8,250,567 High School Graduates: 47.2% Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.4% Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 40.0 Homeownership Rate: 30.2% *Best ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +1
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #3: Boston, MA

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #3: Boston, MA
    Home to the esteemed Harvard College and center point of the American Revolution, Boston is one of the most historic cities in New England. Although the cost of inner-city living is on the rise, Boston is a bastion of New England’s unique assortment of attitudes, accents, and weather patterns. *Quick Facts* [widget:top10minuscities] Population: 581, 616 High School Graduates: 51.2% Bachelor's Degree ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +1
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #4: Washington, D.C.

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #4: Washington, D.C.
    As the capital of the United States, Washington, D.C. is considered one of the fastest growing cities in the US. The city is known for its history and diversity. This bustling city is full of life and excitement. *Quick Facts* [widget:top10minuscities] Population: 582,174 High School Graduation Rate: 77.8% Bachelor's Degree or Higher:39.1% Mean Travel Time to Work (in minutes): 29.7 Homeownership ...
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #5: Seattle, WA

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #5: Seattle, WA
    A coastal port city, Seattle is located between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. Known as the “Queen City” and “Emerald City”, Seattle has been recognized as a bastion of youth culture, and as one of the highest coffee-consuming cities in the world. In 1999, Seattle was home to the World Trade Organization summit – as well as subsequent protests. [widget:289] *Quick ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +1
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #6: Columbus, GA

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #6: Columbus, GA
    Southern hospitality is alive and well in Columbus. It’s a community that takes pride in preserving the past while maintaining a vision for the future. Columbus is known for its rich history and fine attractions. Columbus is also the headquarters of many leading companies such as AFLAC Insurance and Carmike Cinemas. *Quick Facts* [widget:top10minuscities] Population: 250,000 High School Graduates: 40.0% Bachelor's ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +1
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #7: Peoria, IL

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #7: Peoria, IL
    The city of Peoria is the oldest community in Illinois. Peoria has a very high standard of living, and boasts safe streets, quality shopping, and a historic theater district. Nested on a riverfront, Peoria has been named All American City three times; Peoria is home to the Caterpiller, Inc. headquarters, and Peorians are not above attending a tractor-pull at the county ...
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #8: Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #8: Minneapolis - St. Paul, MN
    Actually composed of 188 sub-cities and towns, the twin cities region comprises the country’s 16th largest metropolitan area. With a large number of theaters, universities, and a generally strong economy, the twin cities boast a music scene that warrants national attention and an extensive recreational and park system. *Quick Facts* [widget:top10minuscities] Population: 3,175,041 High School Graduation Rate: 53.8% Bachelor's Degree or ...
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #9: Grand Rapids, MI

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #9: Grand Rapids, MI
    Grand Rapids, MI is consistently rated among the top cities in the US. Located along the bank of the Grand River, Grand Rapids combines sophisticated charm with mid-western friendliness. Grand Rapids is known for being safe and clean. It also boasts exciting art and cultural events including plays, museums, and botanical gardens. [widget:290] *Quick Facts* Population: 195, 601 High School Graduates: ...
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    Best Cities for HR Professionals #10: Oxnard, CA

    Best Cities for HR Professionals #10: Oxnard, CA
    As a quickly growing town, Oxnard offers many opportunities for enterprising, forward-thinking business people. Located on the California coast in between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Oxnard is a casual seaside city filled with uncrowded beaches and plenty of outdoor activities. Oxnard is known for its strawberries and its annual California Strawberry Festival in May. *Quick Facts* [widget:top10minuscities] Population: 180,872 High ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +4
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    Office Humor: 6 Job Application Disasters

    Office Humor: 6 Job Application Disasters
    Interview candidates' responses during the interview process can be creative and clever, or unintentionally revealing. Here are a few beauties submitted by Monster members: 1) One time, during the interviewing process, I had to tell a candidate that, unfortunately, we would not be able to offer him a job, even if he qualified for the position, his drug test came back ...
    Published about 1 year ago | Rated: +4

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