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House Passes Pension Reform, Setting Stage for Tough Talks

Cash-balance plans, smoothing of liabilities likely to be most difficult issues when bi...

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GM’s Suspension of 401(k) Match May Be Attempt to Appease UAW

The move could be seen as an indication that the automaker is willing to impose burdens...

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Five Questions for Coleman Peterson

Peterson was chief people officer of Wal-Mart, and now is a consultant with his own fir...

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Dear Workforce Our Workplace Is a Powder Keg. How Do I Intervene

We added a new staff member who is capable and knowledgeable. Other staff members, howe...

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Five Questions for Michael Schlein

Recent scandals showed Citigroup that the organization was too focused on short-term bu...

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Older Workers Seek Flexibility, Autonomy, Learning

New studies support the notion that creative work arrangements may be key to retaining ...

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Questions Companies Need to Ask About Critical Jobs and Talent

To ensure that they have an adequate supply of high-performing talent for important job...

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The Hidden Beauty of Career Fairs

Recruiting at career fairs is cheap and fast. Fairs can deliver high-quality hires, fil...