January 10, 2008
  If I asked those business leaders with a major organizational initiative on the docket for 2008 to raise his or her hand, I expect there’d be a sea of hands in the air. Major change initiatives are exciting, but can be perceived as threatening and burdensome by some employees. With the amount of time, effort, and dollars about to be invested, you need more than just a task list and timeline to ensure the successful implementation of such initiatives. You need employee buy-in.
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EEOC Announces $2.5 Million Lockheed Martin Settlement

Coach's Sex Bias Claim Revived

Are Nonunion, Union Companies "Single Employer"

 

Lynell Meeth, HR Manager, HR Information & Solutions, is your host for the month of January.  Lynell has over ten years of broad Human Resource generalist experience working in the financial services industry with multi-state responsibilities.

 
 

 

2008 Through the Generations
Last month, I capped off my year as a guest at a CEO roundtable. The discussion quickly evolved to talk about the various generations (specifically, the Gen Y and Boomers) and the huge impact both groups are going to have on business in the coming years. CEO’s discussed the change of the typical work schedule, retention, and recruiting challenges, and how it all relates to the shifting workforce.
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Job Description Sample:
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Form W-4 (2008)

Form W-5 (2008)


Illinois Smoke Free Toolkit

 

 
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How Important Are Succession Plans in Your Organization?

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Succession plans are critical for top management only.
Succession plans are key for all managers/supervisors/dept. heads.
Succession plans should be present for all jobs in an organization in case someone suddenly leaves the organization or is unable to do his or her job.
Succession plans are only necessary for the advancement of “fast track” team members.

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MRA's Certificate Series: Your Ticket to Skill-Building and Advancement!

Invest in Staff Training & Development in 2008
Principles of Management Certificate Series - Begins January 15
Foundations for HR Administration Certificate Series - Begins January 16
Lean Certificate Series - Begins January 17
Group Leadership Series - Begins January 17
Fundamentals of Employee Benefits Certificate Series - Begins February 21
 
 
  Recruiting and Retention: A Generational Approach
Learn how to understand the various generational traits in the workplace and the impact the boomers will have on the job market over the next five years.
Waukesha, WI: Tuesday, January 15
 
 


Employment Law Update - Wisconsin and Federal

Pewaukee, WI, Country Springs Hotel:
Tuesday, January 29

 
  Leading an Engaged Workforce Certificate Series
Take your management skills to the next level.
Waukesha, WI: Begins February 5
 
  Advanced Workforce Management Program
Learn how to navigate though the talent management maze and successfully recruit, develop, and retain the right talent for your organization.
Waukesha, WI: Begins February 5
 
 
 


Training Decisions 2008: Optimizing the Transfer of Learning
Waukesha, WI:
Friday, February 8

   
 


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National Recruitment and Retention Survey
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Insurance Plans: Health & Prescription Drugs (WI & IL / IA)
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Community Bankers of Wisconsin

2008 Holiday Practices - WI, IL & IA

Pay Trends Survey
WAHSA Executive Compensation
WAHSA Wage and Benefits Nursing Home