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Issue

July 1, 2007

Cover Story

By Scott Flander

The HR leader at Swift & Co. offers his account of the raids by U.S. immigration authorities on his company -- an event many see as proof that reform is needed. MORE
Also: What Led to the Raids
Also: Between a Rock and a Hard Place?

Features

Immigration and Aggravation

By Carolyn Hirschman

Everyone agrees that today's employment-verification process is cumbersome and unreliable. While a vigorous debate has ensued over how to fix it, employers remain caught in the middle. MORE

The Next Frontier

By David Shadovitz

Recruiting guru Gerry Crispin offers a preview of some "cool tools" that are candidates for his recruiting technology session at this year's HR Technology Conference and Exposition. Increased use of social networking and video tools are sure to see increased use for recruiting, he says. MORE
Also: Highlights of the Upcoming HR Technology Conference

Working to Extremes

By Mark Rowh

Most large organizations have at least a few employees who regularly work 70 hours or more a week. Though many say they relish the work style, HR is right to be concerned about the impact on health, family life and long-term productivity. MORE
Also: Three Supportive Steps

The Real War for Talent

By Michael Felton-O'Brien

Faced with a growing economy and an unpopular war, military recruiters have been forced to adapt their tactics for getting young Americans to enlist. Among the lessons organizations could learn are the increased importance on training, developing and supporting recruiters. MORE
Also: Mobilizing Technology

Calling all Managers

By Grae Yohe

In recent years, younger workers have begun demanding that management become more hands-on. Yet, management training has moved in exactly the opposite direction. MORE
Also: Undermanagement vs. Micromanagement

Employers Cope with Military Leave

By Anne Freedman

A recent survey of HR leaders by Human Resource Executive explores the impact on companies of the military call-ups due to the four-year-old war in Iraq and other sites of military engagement. MORE

Special Focus

Rethinking Benefits

By Barbara Worthington

How do you structure benefits so they meet employees' needs without breaking the bank? A number of companies think they've found winning formulas. MORE
Also: Sending A Benefits Message

Supplement

Discovering The Ideal Fit

Optimizing the Recruiting Process

Maintaining Employee Service While Cutting Costs

Streamlining Services at Columbia University

RPO Meets Part-Time Hiring and Talent-Scarcity Challenges

Cutting Medication Costs

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