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Corporations, Nonprofits Lend Helping Hand to Victims in Myanmar, China

Corporations and nonprofits worldwide are sending humanitarian aid to Myanmar, which is recovering from a cyclone, and China, which was struck by an earthquake. At left, a worker in Malaysia loads life-saving supplies destined for cyclone victims in Myanmar.

Employers Work To Cut Risk of Workplace Violence

HR professionals are urged to take proactive steps on policies and procedures to identify risks for workplace violence.

Policy Statements Guide Retirement Plan Investments

Most retirement plan sponsors say they have an investment policy statement in place to guide defined contribution retirement plan investment options.

Ordinary Ways To Become an 'Extraordinary Leader'

Extraordinary leaders aren�t born that way. They grow into greatness, says an author and leadership coach.

DHS Might Revise Employment Authorization Request Form

The form some non-immigrant aliens currently file requesting employment authorization in the United States might be revised, says the Department of Homeland Security.

Web Site Analytics Help Consultants Gauge Performance

Most HR consultants have web sites, but few take advantage of readily available�and often free�web analytic tools that can track how well a web site is working for the consultancy.

Chronic Diseases Take a Heavy Toll on Employers

The rising cost of chronic diseases, including direct medical costs and indirect costs associated with lost productivity, is a growing burden for businesses, according to research.

No Retiree Health Care? Older Workers Staying Put

Older workers without other health care options are more likely than others to defer retirement and retain employer-provided coverage.

Does SOX Apply to Employees Working Overseas?

The courts are paying greater attention to the question of whether U.S. law, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, applies to U.S. employees working overseas.