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Front Page News Expert: Expect More OSHA Inspections and Penalties
Edwin G. Foulke Jr., a former head of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), says employers should expect more inspections, citations and penalties from the Obama administration in coming years.
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Background Checks Reviewed
The Supreme Court will consider whether background checks of federal contractors violated their constitutional right to privacy.
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Target-Date Funds Bounce Back
Research shows that target-date retirement funds remain a good choice in periods of market volatility.
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Men, Women Invest Differently
Women are significantly less confident than men about making retirement investment decisions.
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Chileans React to Earthquake
SHRM members in Chile activated company emergency response plans after the earthquake hit but came through the ordeal in good shape.
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Will U.S. Employers Blink First?
U.S. employers and consumers are in a standoff, each waiting for the other to open their wallets. Who will blink first?
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A Workday in India
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Making Mergers Work. The strategic importance of people.

Best Practices in Succession Planning. Case studies, research model and tools.

The Manager's Guide to HR. What every manager needs to know about human resources.

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Companies Restore 401(k) Match
Many U.S. employers plan to restore suspended 401(k) plan matches and take other steps in 2010 to help workers maximize their retirement savings.

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Nonprofits Pose Special Challenges
HR professionals provide a glimpse into the nonprofit employee relations environment, which has unique opportunities and challenges.
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Tests Tough for Public Employers
A 2009 Supreme Court ruling is prompting some public employers to consider eliminating promotional exams.
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Haitian SHRM Members Resilient
Three SHRM members in Haiti discuss their hopes for the future despite the pain and uncertainty of the present.
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A New Ergonomics Standard?
OSHA might be gathering data to justify proposing a new ergonomics standard, some legal experts say.
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