Oh well, so much for good intentions. I had planned to blog from the ASTD 2009 International Conference & Exposition, but working in the store is quite a whirlwind experience. It was a lot of hard work as well as a blast. For those of you who attended the conference... More »

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Despite a challenging economic environment, U.S. companies continue to view health care benefits as a vital part of their workplace "deal" with employees and are enlisting their active participation in efforts to improve workforce health and control program costs, accor... More »

The recent financial crisis has compounded the challenges facing those nearing retirement-widening the gap between what they have saved and what they will need. A new white paper from the Principal Financial Group shows employers how they can play a key role in bridging... More »

Your manager is running around putting out fires. You need his or her attention, in a positive way. What do you do? Communication in this hectic time of restructuring and surviving the tough economy has become especially difficult. Experts say there are actions employee... More »

Even at a time of economic uncertainty, talent continues to be a corporate pre-occupation. Chief executives want to be sure they have the best people to lead them through the downturn to eventual recovery. But there is plenty of evidence that talent management is simply... More »