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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, August 11, 2008, 6 pages) More  | Article 

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, July August 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

PBGC's portfolio -- Betting against a bailout

In this article, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Director Charles Millard defends the decision to shift some of PBGC's portfolio assets from bonds to stocks. PBGC forecasts annual returns of 7.7%, versus 5.7% under the old portfolio mix. (Institutional Investor, July 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

Health and OPEB funding strategies

Among local governments providing retiree health care benefits, nearly three-quarters are aware of GASB 45 accounting requirements, according to this survey of more than 1,500 local governments. (Cobalt Community Research, August 2008, 21 pages) More  | Article 

A trip to the future of BPO

Standardized solutions and improved use of technology will enable business process outsourcing (BPO) to provide support for general and administrative (G&A) business functions, including HRO, this overview says. (IHRIM.link, August/September 2008, 3 pages) More  | Article 

The housing bubble and retirement security

The recent collapse of the housing market will affect the retirement security of an estimated 30 percent of older households, reports this white paper. (Center for Retirement Research, August 2008, 39 pages) More  | Article 

Section 162(m) compliance tune-up

Significant recent guidance issued by the IRS related to exceptions and deduction limits for Section 162(m) necessitate an immediate review of performance-based compensation arrangements, this article states. (Benefits Law Journal, Autumn 2008, 7 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, August 2008, 5 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, August 2008, 5 pages) More  | Article 

Health insurance coverage in the US: 2007

The percentage of the population without health insurance dropped from 15.8 percent in 2006 to 15.3 percent in 2007, according to the US Census. This represents a reduction in the number of uninsured by 1.3 million, from 47 million to 45.7 million. (US Census Bureau, August 2008, 84 pages) More  | Article 

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