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Compensation planning 2009: US forecast and trends

Join Mercer's Sept. 25 web briefing to learn total rewards strategies for winning the talent wars. This 2009 compensation planning session will look at the latest US trends, including which rewards and workforce segments to target for investment. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

House approves five-year extension of E-Verify

The federal E-Verify employee verification system, due to expire at the end of November, would be extended for five years under a bill passed by the House. Employer groups applauded the vote. (Select News, 1 Aug 2008) More  


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Driving change through effective communication

Organizational change succeeds only if employees modify their behaviors accordingly. Mercer's workforce communication and change strategies can help drive this transformation. To learn more, view our interactive publications and articles. (Mercer, 21 Aug 2008) More | Article

Using outsourcing to transform HR

Few changes have greater impact on HR and an organization than outsourcing. As this Point of View paper discusses, HR outsourcing can be a transformational event, offering a chance to reshape internal HR's strategic role and contributions. (Mercer, 18 Aug 2008) More | Article

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The expanding roles of the chief medical officer

This article examines the evolving role of the chief medical officer, who is now responsible for aligning a hospital's mission with the medical needs of the community being served. (Physician Executive, 4 Sep 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

Special report: Employee relocation

This article examines recent trends in corporate relocation policies. It says many companies are being forced to rethink their policies as more employees turn down relocation assignments because of the current housing slump. (Workforce Management, 4 Sep 2008, 6 pages) More  | Article 

Training during a recession

During an economic turndown, this article suggests, training officers should offer more online programs, decrease class sizes and focus on a smaller group of employees. (T+D, 3 Sep 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

Make the most of mentoring

This article reviews mentoring and coaching practices at two CPA firms and offers tips for an effective mentoring/coaching partnership. (Journal of Accountancy, 3 Sep 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

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