Teaching
In my twenties, I was enrolled in a graduate
program in Applied Behavioral Science at Johns Hopkins. Built on a foundation of
immersive training (like they do at the National
Training Laboratory), the program taught the tools and techniques of "change
agency". I took the head of the program as my mentor for a number of years.
He taught me several valuable lessons. Two come
to mind. Read More
Reveille and Hyperbole: Accolo, Inc. announced the debut of a comprehensive reference site for recruiting-related discrimination questions and answers (www.accolo.com/EEOC_OFCCP/). The site combines information from three live panel debates with the EEOC, OFCCP, litigators and industry experts about discrimination in the recruiting process. In addition to debate transcriptions, the site also includes answers to follow-up questions posed by audience members not debated during the live events.
Empyrean Management Group (EMG), one of the fastest growing providers of outsourced human resources, recruiting and training solutions, is profiled in the new book "Chief Talent Officer" for its successful recruiting process solution.
The book, sponsored by Accenture, examines the best practices of human performance management, taking a look at a wide range of companies and how they effectively recruit, develop and manage their employees.
The MacCast joins podcasts in the BackBeat Media Podcast Network, including Evil Genius Chronicles, Coverville and The Mac Geek Gab.
BackBeat Media is a publisher service agency representing the advertising and operations activities of online communities and podcasts.
The launch of www.Taradel.com will provide a turnkey solution for print advertisers who want their ads, designed, printed, and delivered directly into the homes of customers.
Upcoming Event: The American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA), an organization of equal employment opportunity (EEO), diversity and affirmative action professionals founded in 1974, announced its 33rd Annual Conference "Diversity and Affirmative Action: Where Do They Meet," being held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Austin, Texas, April 25-28, 2007.
You Should Know: US: Non-Farm Payrolls Instant Insight - Strong Job Growth Sends Dollar Soaring
This morning's labor market data was stronger all around, validating the Federal Reserve's
decision to hold onto their hawkish bias. The details indicate that the US
economy added 180k jobs in the month of March, far larger than the 130k rise
that the market was expecting; while the Feb figure was also revised up from
97k to 113k. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, the lowest level since 2001.
(Daily FX)
Deep Release: Workplace Options' National Survey of Working Adults Shows Strong Demand for Back-Up Child and Elder Care Support Programs
A national survey of working adults commissioned by Workplace Options (WPO), the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, found that 59% of employees or their spouses missed three to ten days of work in the last year due to the lack of adequate back-up child or elder care options.
Back-up care is needed when primary child care or elder care arrangements fall through due to illness, vacation or other unexpected circumstances. When these situations arise, they can be stressful and costly for employers and employees alike. Workplace Options conducted this survey to learn just how severe the issue is in corporate America today.
The national survey, conducted by the North Carolina firm of Public Policy Polling on March 12-13 of this year, polled working adults with dependents about their back-up care needs and opinions. Fifty-seven percent of respondents were women and 43% men. Household incomes ranged from less than $30,000 per year to more than $100,000.
Back-Up Care – A Necessity in Corporate America
When asked how valuable back-up care would be, 93% of respondents said "clearly valuable" or "extremely valuable." The demand for back-up care was equal amongst men and women, with 90% of both women and men stating they were "nearly certain" or "extremely certain" they would use back-up care if it were available at their company. Demand for back-up care services was also strong across all income brackets. Eighty-six percent of households earning less than $30,000 and 75% earning more than $100,000 a year said back-up care is "extremely valuable."
"With increasing numbers of working parents also having to care for elderly relatives, the need for back-up care services is rising," said Alan King, president of Workplace Options. "For a reasonable investment, companies that invest in back-up care support services realize huge savings as a result of reduced absenteeism and higher employee productivity and retention."
Previous research has shown that most employees need to work shortened workdays because their child care or elder care arrangements fall through -- reducing their productivity and costing employers billions of dollars per year.
More than 1 in 2 Employees Miss Work Due to Care Breakdowns
When respondents were asked if they, or their partner, missed any work in the last year because they did not have back-up care, 59% responded "yes" with 56% missing 3-10 days of work. Additionally, 59% of respondents called in on short notice to use vacation time or sick leave because they did not have back-up care.
When asked how comfortable they would be about using a back-up care program, 85% said they would be comfortable using such programs, with little difference between men and women.
Many organizations are recognizing the value of workplace benefits that provide back-up care support. In 2006, Workplace Options partnered with Bright Horizons Family Solutions, the world's leading provider of employer-sponsored care and education programs, to offer the Bright Horizons Back-Up Care Advantage Program. This program offers employees a nationwide comprehensive center-based and in-home provider network for back-up child and elder care. The Bright Horizons Back-Up Care Advantage Program now serves more than 75 leading employers including Fortune 500 companies, hospitals, law firms, and universities. For more information on the program, go to
http://www.brighthorizons.com/buca.
About Workplace Options
Workplace Options (WPO) is America's largest provider of work-life services. WPO's market leading products are recognized for their innovative web delivery, flexibility and affordable pricing. Through its emindhealth division, WPO offers network management solutions that help EAP's run their businesses more profitably and efficiently. WPOÂ's United Kingdom division, Employee Advisory Resource (EAR), is a premier provider of work-life services in Europe and offers EAP clients access to an expansive network of behavioral health providers throughout Europe and the World. Learn more at www.workplaceoptions.com.
This press release was distributed through eMediawire by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www.HRmarketer.com) on behalf of the company listed above.
Technology in Recruitment
Le Meridien Hotel - Piccadilly - London
London – Thursday, 12th April
Glasgow – Tuesday, 26th June
Manchester – Thursday, 8th November More Info
ERE Expo 2007 Spring
San Diego, CA
April 17-19, 2007 More Info
Kennedy Information's Recruiting 2007 Conference and Expo
Las Vegas, Nevada
Where Top Recruiters Master Strategies for Success!
May 9th and 10th More Info
EMA Chicago
May 15, 2007
Staffing Symposium:
"Facing Changing Workforce " More Info
The Onrec 2007 Conference & Exhibition
June 5,2007
Cost to attend is £395 plus VAT
Please email Wendy@onrec.com or telephone 0870 766 8530 More Info
59th SHRM Annual Conference & Exposition
June 24 - 27, 2007
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nevada More Info
HR.com's Employers of Excellence National Conference 2007
October 22 - 24, 2007
Las Vegas, Nevada
877-472-6648 or email us at events@hr.com More Info
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