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Workforce Management April 2005

By Staff Report

Sep. 7, 2011

	Corporate crunch By Patrick J. Kiger
	When conglomerate Unilever scooped up Ben & Jerry’s, some worried that the ice cream iconoclast might become just another plain-vanilla subsidiary. Instead, the two companies have flavored each other’s cultures.

		Welcome to the club By Michelle V. Rafter
		Costco pays generous wages and benefits in accord with CEO Jim Sinegal’s maxim: “Taking care of your employees and turning inventory faster than your people is good business.” The chain is experiencing booming growth and surging revenue and profits.

	State of the sector: Relocation By Joe Mullich
	Employee transfers are on the rise as companies see hopeful signs in the economy. Relocation providers are eager to meet client demands not just for the basics, but for a host of new services.

	Between the Lines Really, it was our honor There was a sense of enthusiasm for this work–for the engagement of people, in all their diversity and challenge.		Reactions From Readers

	In This Corner Labor’s dirty campaign tricks Through the use of such disruptive and damaging tactics, unions say to employers, “Do what we want, or we will dismantle your business.”

	Legal Briefings Gender-specific grooming policies upheld. Chemotherapy treatment warrants ADA protection.


	Ebbers’ costly legacy You can call him the $6 billion man. That’s the 2005 price tag for SOX. Also: ACS picks up Mellon HR. France scraps its short workweek. US Airways straightens up. Safe harbors for auto 401(k)s. Mary Kay China motivates its sales force with appeals to the heart. Fidelity’s new unit points to a retro trend. Can you pass the ethics quiz? Hot List: Top HR consultants.


	Pensions An age schism at United Active pilots say that saving the bankrupt carrier takes priority over maintaining current benefit levels for retired fliers. Expect to see such conflicts erupt in other companies in the years to come.

	HR Technology Yum does a 360 When the company split from Pepsico, it adopted a people-friendly approach that has benefited from the widespread use of a Web-based 360-degree evaluation.

	Recruitment Looking good Companies are using their employees in ads, not just to tout not just their products and services, but also the glories of their jobs. The ads act as morale boosters, recruiting tools and, in some cases, a way to buoy a battered corporate image.

	Retirement Benefits Lifecycle funds The funds, which rebalance based on the investor’s retirement age, are gaining popularity. But getting workers to use them correctly has its own set of problems.

	Employee Benefits Voluntary offerings Employers and workers are focusing on more traditional offerings, such as dental coverage and vision care, as well as specialty insurance.

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