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News in Brief      Saturday - November 07, 2009

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Workplace Shootings in Florida, Texas Again Put Focus on Violence on the Job
November 6, 2009 4:30 PM PT
The two shootings are the highest-profile incidents of workplace violence since a Yale University student’s strangled body was found in the university laboratory where she conducted research. A co-worker, Raymond J. Clark III, was later charged with the murder. >>
 

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Congress, Obama Extend Benefits as Unemployment Rises
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Downturn Prompts a Change in Learning Initiatives
By Garry Kranz
A soon-to-be-released study by Bersin & Associates, done in conjunction with Workforce Management, shows steep drops in training and development spending. Instead of spending on come-one, come-all programs, organizations are taking more prescriptive approach that seeks to match high-potential employees with development initiatives that tackle strategic business issues.

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Get a first look at the findings of Bersin & Associates' annual study* of corporate training budgets, spending, delivery, staffing and trends. As many organizations' learning and development functions continue to face the budget ax, you'll need these figures to build a business case for your organization.

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All attendees will receive complimentary webcast presentation materials and an executive summary of Bersin & Associates' 2010 Corporate Learning Factbook
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