Savvying Up Your Skills for Tough Times

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Jane Flagello

As the old adage states, "When the going gets tough, the tough get going!" And, no one can argue that the current economic climate has produced chaos, shaken trust, and stolen confidence. With more than 5 million people unemployed, a natural tendency might be to hide ou... More »

Banner Health: Keeping the Promise in Challenging Times

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Robin B. Hollis

Banner's mission states, "We exist to make a difference in people's lives through excellent patient care," and Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Talent Officer Ed Oxford explains that "Journey of a Lifetime" is the natural extension of that mission. "We... More »

Adversity’s Hidden Gift

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Bob Jennings

Conventional wisdom, or perhaps sheer instinct, compels us to steer well clear of painful circumstances. And while no one desires hardship, and we should strive to prevent it, some obstacles are unavoidable - the current financial crisis is but one example. In The Adver... More »

“It’s All About ME” Becomes A Cross-Generational Conversation

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Misti Burmeister

I just got off the phone with Sara, a Generation Y'er struggling to help her father (who can no longer afford retirement) find a job. Problem is, he hasn't been keeping his skills or network up-to-date - something Gen Y'ers have been doing since entering the workforce. ... More »