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More Articles Overcoming Skills Gaps Takes Senior Management Support Lack of senior management support can be one of the biggest obstacles to overcoming workforce skills gaps. But a lack of planning can be just as damning. Women Seek, Find Mentors at Xerox One reason for Xerox's mentoring program’s success is that mentees are allowed to search the pool of mentors for job-related attributes and personal characteristics they are seeking in a mentor. Report: Loyalty Is Built on Communication, Not Compensation Savvy business leaders realize the enormous value of motivating employees in non-monetary ways. Driving Engagement Through Targeted HR Communication Targeted communication initiatives can enable an HR generalist to be on top of employee relations issues, get constant feedback on HR policies and anticipate the changing needs of the client group. The Varying Roles of HR: A Look at HR by Organization Staff Size Survey response data pertaining to HR functions, roles and tasks within organizations are analyzed by organization staff size in this new survey report. Differences in how HR functions, roles and responsibilities are carried out within organizations of varying staff sizes are presented and discussed. A Social Marketing Approach to Promoting Employee Benefits In the past, HR has not been held strictly accountable for employee participation in corporate well-being programs. Return on investment on HR spending, however, is around the corner, as part of a wider trend toward more fiscal accountability in HR. CEOs Are More Energetic and Comfortable with Complexity, Report Suggests Research from leadership consulting firm Personnel Decisions International provides insight into just how different those who make it to the very top are from other leaders. Project-Based Billing Stresses Value of a Consultant’s Services One of the areas of concern for HR consultants is not only how much to charge for their services but which method of billing to use when calculating the fee. While there are no easy answers, there are some general principles that can help guide consultants, particularly those new to the field. Organizational and Employee Development article library

Recent Webcast When and How To Use Simulated Behavioral Assessments April 2008 Presenter: Mark, Stewart, Ph.D., senior consultant, Management and Personnel Systems, Inc. Stewart discusses when simulations can and should be used and for what purposes, and he explains the most cost-effective ways to implement these assessment solutions. View this webcast now

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