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HR Watch for October 2007
Wages for travel time, depression-related sleep loss and the ADA, and more employment-related case law you need to know.
October 10‚ 2007
Social Workers Get New Standards for End-of-Life Care
Social workers get new guidelines to help them deal with palliative and end-of-life care issues.
October 08‚ 2007
HR Watch for September 2007
A review of employer case law regarding religious and pregnancy discrimination, adverse employee actions, accommodation and more.
September 10‚ 2007
Use Real People or Celebrities in Your Advertising Campaign?
Will celebrities or real people have more success in your advertising campaigns? Here’s what you should know to make the right decision.
August 29‚ 2007
Is It Time to Tune Up Your Skills to Compete Globally?
In the global economy, a mix of hard and soft skills delivers the biggest payoff. Here’s how to evaluate your next moves.
August 20‚ 2007
Seven Reasons to Volunteer as a Corporate Team
Volunteering gives back -- and serves a business purpose. Here are seven reasons to get employees together to volunteer.
August 10‚ 2007
Trucking with a Disability
Case law regarding truckers with disabilities is all over the lot. The question often boils down to this: Can you drive safely?
August 02‚ 2007
HR Watch for August 2007
Learn about the Employee Free Choice Act, discrimination based on age and national origin and more case law you should know.
July 30‚ 2007
The Ins and Outs of the H-1B Debate
What do studies and reports say about the H-1B visa program’s effect on IT hiring?
July 26‚ 2007
HR Watch for July 2007
Learn about a Supreme Court pay discrimination ruling, work Internet use, when the pay clock starts and more in this month’s HR Watch.
July 02‚ 2007
Nurse Anesthetists Win Trust
A federal rule exempting nurse anesthetists from physician supervision is helping to benefit patients and the profession.
June 25‚ 2007
Physical Therapists Push Wellness
Physical therapists are expanding their scope of practice to include the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
June 25‚ 2007
Pharmacists Help Customers Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
Pharmacists can help addicted customers by knowing what signs to look for and how to respond to them.
June 25‚ 2007
Master a Healthcare Merger
Hospital mergers often cause fear among nurses. These veterans explain how RNs can stay on track and come out ahead.
June 25‚ 2007
Trick Your Truck
Truckers work hard -- and so do their trucks. But that shouldn’t stop drivers from smiling every time they look at their rig.
June 21‚ 2007
HR Watch for June 2007
Workplace pranks, discrimination based on family responsibility, sexual harassment and more employment law you need to know.
June 05‚ 2007
Going for the Silver
Learn how smart employers are re-thinking and adapting their HR policies to accommodate and benefit from hiring mature workers.
May 29‚ 2007
Ethics in Marketing
Taking the high road is not always the easiest path to take, but when it comes to career advancement, experts say it pays off.
May 10‚ 2007
HR Watch for May 2007
Insubordination not protected by the NLRA, policy-violation punishment and other employment case law you need to know.
May 09‚ 2007
Be Green at Work
Work isn’t just about earning the green. Learn how a few simple on-the-job acts can have a profound affect on the environment.
April 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for April 2007
Read about the latest court cases regarding immigration law, English-only policies, employee suspension and more in this month’s HR Watch.
April 11‚ 2007
Is Now the Time to Get into Real Estate Sales?
Does it make sense to get into real estate sales in a down market? Here's what some experts have to say.
April 02‚ 2007
When Pharmacists Say No
Should a pharmacist's personal beliefs be allowed to override professional obligations? Learn about this divisive issue.
March 28‚ 2007
Ethical Dilemmas in Home Healthcare
Three health pros discuss common moral dilemmas they face delivering healthcare on the home front.
March 28‚ 2007
HR Watch for March 2007
Gender-based hiring standards, Fourth Amendment protection at work, retaliation against jury duty and more case law from the world of HR.
March 14‚ 2007
The Well-Equipped Truck
For the long-haul driver, the truck is home. Find out what items your truck needs should for those over-the-road trips.
March 02‚ 2007
A Primer on Security Clearances
Though a security clearance may be your ticket to employment with government agencies or defense contractors, getting one is no simple matter.
February 22‚ 2007
HR Watch for February 2007
Sexual harassment and gender, employee counts and the FMLA, safety rules and workers’ comp and more case law that affects the world of HR.
February 16‚ 2007
Promoting Charity at For-Profits
Philanthropy may no longer be an option but a requirement in retail. Learn how to market nonprofit initiatives.
February 15‚ 2007
Video: An Inside Look at Consumer Packaged Goods Marketing
In this Aquent video, Harold Moonbayer, mastermind of the edgy Lamb Campaign, looks at what it takes to market a brand.
January 23‚ 2007
Video: Aquent’s Design Thinking Out Loud Series
In these Aquent videos, industry leaders discuss what every designer must know to be successful in business today.
January 23‚ 2007
HR Watch for January 2007
The latest court decisions about firing workers, employer retaliation, dress codes and free speech and more employment news.
January 22‚ 2007
Minipreneurs Test the Entrepreneurial Waters with Online Ventures
Keep your day job while trying out entrepreneurship by operating a minibusiness over the Internet.
January 20‚ 2007
Physical Therapists Help Obese Patients Get Moving
Learn how physical therapists are helping an increasing number of overweight patients get moving and stay healthy.
January 20‚ 2007
CPA or MBA?
You love accounting, you love finance, and you want to get ahead. Which designation will take you where you want to go?
January 20‚ 2007
Sales Is Like Golf
Whether it's your putting or your selling that's gone awry, this advice will help you improve your game.
January 20‚ 2007
Job Outlook: Finance and Securities
If you're wondering which jobs are hot and not in these fields, check out the government's predictions.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for June 2006
FMLA doesn't protect frequent bathroom breaks, sitcom writers' assistant alleges sexual harassment, reporting of hours and seniority rules.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for May 2006
Swearing trumps an FMLA claim, the perils of deleting company files, a preacher may get Sundays off and other employment-related court decisions.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for March
Religious affinity groups, the ADA and job transfers, employer liability and English-only policies.
January 20‚ 2007
MBAs Take HR to a Higher Level
HR executives often don't get the same respect as other senior-level managers. One remedy: Get an MBA. Learn more.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for February
Military leave laws, nonunion employers and the NLRA, blind applicants and employer-mandated therapy.
January 20‚ 2007
Qualify Your Military Training with Credentials
You learned a specialty in the service. Now a credential can validate your skills for the civilian world.
January 20‚ 2007
A Declaration of Professional Independence
To celebrate Independence Day, we asked consultants and contractors to declare the meaning of professional independence in their lives.
January 20‚ 2007
Is the Melting Pot Boiling Over?
Hospitality and construction are among the industries most affected by the current push for immigration reform. Learn where they stand.
January 20‚ 2007
Avoid New Product Pitfalls
A Microsoft product manager offers his advice to new product managers, including: Don't trust a survey of one.
January 20‚ 2007
Top 10 Insider Tips for Temps
The most successful temps go beyond waiting for recruiters to call. Get 10 tips from the insiders on temping best practices.
January 20‚ 2007
Faculty Shortage Calls Some Pharmacists Back to School
With pharmacy school faculty in short supply, pharmacists are discovering the rewards of careers in academia.
January 20‚ 2007
On-the-Job Survival Guide for Mature Nurses
If bedside nursing has become too demanding, try these strategies for staying happy and healthy on the job.
January 20‚ 2007
Medical Reserve Corps Volunteers Serve and Connect
Who responds to a large public healthcare emergency? As a volunteer for the MRC, the answer could be you.
January 20‚ 2007
Test Your Business Idea
Even the best ideas can fail if poorly planned. Use these tips to make sure your brainchild has staying power.
January 20‚ 2007
Immigrants Work in All Industries and Occupations
With immigration reform a hot-button issue, it's a good time to take a look at the foreign-born workforce in America and its effects on the economy.
January 20‚ 2007
Do Immigrants Take or Make Jobs?
What effects do immigrant workers have on the availability of jobs to the rest of the US labor force? Depends on whom you ask.
January 20‚ 2007
Student Work Visas
Post-9/11 reductions in H-1B visas did nothing to reduce employer demand for well-educated workers. Find out more.
January 20‚ 2007
Technology Transforms Real Estate
Real estate agents now use an arsenal of technologies to do their jobs. Learn how high tech has transformed the business.
January 20‚ 2007
Personal Beliefs Can Pit Healthcare Workers Against Patients and Colleagues
What happens when healthcare workers' values conflict with providing patient care? The battle lines are being drawn.
January 20‚ 2007
Beware of Software Slander
In this database blunder, a seemingly private joke becomes company and client-wide news.
January 20‚ 2007
Working with Today's Boss
How has the role of the quintessential boss changed, and where do you fit into the picture now? Find out here.
January 20‚ 2007
The Cold-Call Debate
Is cold calling a viable way to secure important first appointments with clients? Discover the pros and cons.
January 20‚ 2007
Make a Healthy Difference by Volunteering Abroad
Whether committing two weeks or two years, healthcare professionals can be a big help working overseas.
January 20‚ 2007
Parent Shifts Draw Nurses Back to Work
Want to work more family-friendly hours? Learn how parent shifts are working at some facilities.
January 20‚ 2007
The New Ethics in Pharmaceutical Sales
Learn how pharmaceutical sales reps are reconsidering their tactics in light of stricter industry ethics rules.
January 20‚ 2007
Healthcare Workers Make a Difference as Summer Camp Volunteers
Healthcare workers can make a difference by volunteering at summer camps for children and adults with chronic illnesses.
January 20‚ 2007
Will Supreme Court Age-Bias Case Affect You?
Is a workplace policy favoring younger workers legal, even if it doesn't explicitly discriminate against older workers?
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for February 2005
The latest court rulings and other legal news and information for the human resources field.
January 20‚ 2007
Realtors Prepare for Cooler Markets
The real estate market may be cooling off, but you can still prosper by using these five strategies.
January 20‚ 2007
Banks in Search of Emerging-Market Specialists
A big push to lend money to cash-economy consumers means banks are scrambling to hire specially skilled employees.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for September 2006
Retaliation claims, compensation of employees in the Reserves, the WARN Act and more in this month's edition of HR Watch.
January 20‚ 2007
Job Outlook: Banking and Lending
Wondering about banking and lending jobs? Take a look at trends the BLS predicts will impact employment in these sectors.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for August 2006
Overtime and employer liability, retaliation claims, an HIV-positive Foreign Service applicant and more in this month's edition of HR Watch.
January 20‚ 2007
The Battle to Recruit Intellectual Capital
Cutting-edge companies want to hire the sharpest minds available. Learn how the Google factor affects recruiting.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for April 2006
Union issues, the term "boy" used as discrimination, FMLA leave, and the NLRA and time off for negotiation.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for July 2006
A racially motivated firing, First Amendment protections, allergy to cigarette smoke under the ADA and more in this month's edition.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for December 2005
Court decisions on age discrimination, the FMLA, and how cooperation can factor into EEOC claims.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for July 2005
Air-quality and document policies, electronic employment verification, sexual harassment liability and late claims of bias.
January 20‚ 2007
HR Watch for November 2005
Employers limiting the statute of limitations, wrongful discharge and public policy, two recent FMLA decisions.
January 20‚ 2007
Red Cross Healthcare Volunteers Help in Disaster Relief
Learn about the work healthcare professionals do to help disaster victims put their lives back together.
January 20‚ 2007
Volunteer and Nonprofit Jobs
Not ready for the corporate world or grad school? Why not work or volunteer at a nonprofit?
January 20‚ 2007
Find the Right Volunteering Opportunity
Volunteering can be a righteous and rewarding opportunity -- if you can find the right match.
January 20‚ 2007
Volunteering Can Boost Skills, Advance Careers
A survey reveals that volunteering your time can boost both your cause and your own career development.
January 20‚ 2007
Job Outlook: Insurance and Economics
Where will the jobs be in insurance and economics over the next few years? See what the future holds for your profession.
January 20‚ 2007
Job Outlook: Real Estate
Will real estate continue to be hot, or will it go stone cold? See how the BLS predicts agents and brokers will fare in the near future.
January 20‚ 2007
Wanted in Law Enforcement: Foreign-Language Skills
If you speak a language other than English, you can put your skills to work in local, state and federal law enforcement.
January 20‚ 2007
Guide to Workplace Trends
Feel lost in cubeland? Take a look at the trends, challenges and etiquette in today's w