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            HR News Analysis
Don't Slip and Fall Over Workers' Comp
Workers' compensation fraud can bedevil employers. While some fraud-minded employees are around, the bulk of the illegality is committed by physicians, service providers, adjusters and more, according to research. Virtually anybody who touches a claim could cheat the system," an expert says. Here are some tips for HR. MORE


Comp, Consultants and Conflicts of Interest
Hewitt Associates recently announced a partial spin-off of its executive compensation consulting practice. The news, which comes just a month after the Towers Perrin/Watson Wyatt merger, may be further encouragement for companies to seek out independent compensation consultants, experts say. MORE


See You in Court?
Last year saw the second-highest number of workplace-discrimination charges ever filed with the EEOC. As if that weren't enough, a report finds that talented and experienced class-action litigation attorneys are increasingly focusing on employers. MORE


Opening the Wallet
With the economic forecast slightly improving, recent research finds that HR buyers plan to increase their budgets by 25 percent this year. Corporate social-networking tools, employee-wellness programs, performance-management systems and leadership-development initiatives are among the items on HR's wish list for 2010. MORE


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What Does Salary.com Actually Do?
By Bill Kutik
The talent management suite vendor is another unfortunate example of a "best kept secret" in HR technology. That will change soon, following its victory at the HR Technology® Shootout, as it widens its functional footprint faster than any other in the market. MORE

 
The Guerrilla Fighters
By Jared Shelly
With aggressive but effective tactics, "guerrilla" recruiters can help companies secure top executives, but critics say such behavior can be unprofessional, hurt a client's image and even harm recruitment of executives. MORE

            Features

The Leadership Factor
By Andrew R. McIlvaine
The ability to think strategically and manage change effectively are hallmarks of good leaders. However, many leadership-development programs may be coming up short in these areas. MORE


Web Extras

Head of the Class
By Andrew R. McIlvaine
A group of seniors at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School sat down to discuss their thoughts about entering the workforce. Some of what they had to say may surprise you. MORE


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Defining Leadership
By Irving H. Buchen
A majority of human resource directors surveyed recently confessed they would be hard pressed to agree on what leadership is -- although they agree that leadership training and recruiting is one of their top priorities. The task of assessing leadership -- and defining it -- is difficult for many reasons, but HR is uniquely positioned to minister to its definition and development. MORE


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HR Technology
By Bill Kutik
What Does Salary.com Actually Do?
The talent management suite vendor is another unfortunate example of a "best kept secret" in HR technology. That will change soon, following its victory at the HR Technology® Shootout, as it widens its functional footprint faster than any other in the market.MORE
Bill Kutik's Past Columns

   
Talent Management
By Peter Cappelli
Executive Comp for the Average Joe
Taking the arguments used to justify the huge bonuses and applying them to the rank-and-file highlights some unflattering assumptions about senior-level leaders. HR executives may want to take note of the differing viewpoints -- and think about what they mean to their organizations. MORE
Peter Cappelli's Past Columns

Legal Clinic
By Keisha-Ann G. Gray
Searching for Candidate Information
There seems to be a wave of optimism for 2010 -- a hope that we will see an upsurge in the economy and employment. Because of this, many companies are preparing to hire again and will need to brush up on their screening practices to ensure that, when the time comes, they remain compliant with the laws related to the process. MORE
Keisha-Ann G. Gray's Past Columns

   
Benefits
By Carol Harnett
Harmonizing Global Operations
Global employee-assistance programs offer HR leaders a way to respond to everyday concerns of expats and third-party nationals as well as crisis situations occurring abroad, such as the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Understanding the local culture, however, is crucial to successful implementation. MORE
Carol Harnett's Past Columns

            Special Reports

Legal Issues

See You in Court?
By Andrew R. McIlvaine
Last year saw the second-highest number of workplace-discrimination charges ever filed with the EEOC. As if that weren't enough, a report finds that talented and experienced class-action litigation attorneys are increasingly focusing on employers. MORE


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