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			<title>Article: Basic New Hire Training: Determining Your Needs</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:56:07 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Depending on where you live, there may be state, federal or even industry-specific training that you need to ensure all new hires receive. Topics...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">Depending on where you live, there may be state, federal or even industry-specific training that you need to ensure all new hires receive. Topics covering sexual harassment, health and safety issues such as violence in the workplace, the company emergency action plan, and workers' compensation are typically required. We'll help you get started. <br />
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			<title>Article: Outsourcing Employee Benefits: The Pros and Cons of In-House Administration</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:50:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Coordinating employee benefits programs in-house can have its ups and downs. Depending on what programs you support and the size of your...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">Coordinating employee benefits programs in-house can have its ups and downs. Depending on what programs you support and the size of your organization, it may make more sense to outsource the work to a benefits administration firm.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Deborah S. Hildebrand</dc:creator>
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			<title>Article: Developing Human Resources Programs: Where to Start?</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:03:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Whether you're working for a small employer or starting a company on your own, you may have very little in the way of human resources support. Learn...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">Whether you're working for a small employer or starting a company on your own, you may have very little in the way of human resources support. Learn how to create the basic policies and procedures that will help you build an HR department that protects both the company and the employees.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Deborah S. Hildebrand</dc:creator>
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			<title>Question: How can I write a good cover letter that applies to most jobs</title>
			<link>http://www.officearrow.com/forums/human-resources-benefits/4842-how-can-i-write-good-cover-letter-applies-most-jobs.html</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:18:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I need something that I can use often, so I do not have to write a new one every time.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I need something that I can use often, so I do not have to write a new one every time.</div>

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			<title>Article: Protecting People at Work: What You Don’t Know about Safety and Security Could Hurt You</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:29:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Swine flu, identity theft, workplace violence - these are all realities. And it's up to employers to do what they can to ensure the safety and...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">Swine flu, identity theft, workplace violence - these are all realities. And it's up to employers to do what they can to ensure the safety and security of their workforce. However, it's also up to each employee to take care of themselves and their coworkers by being alert and by understanding what is and is not appropriate and legal behavior at work.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Deborah S. Hildebrand</dc:creator>
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			<title>Article: Workplace Confidentiality and the HIPAA Privacy Rule</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:26:41 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The average person probably agrees that medical, dental, and mental health information is private and should be kept that way. The Health Insurance...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">The average person probably agrees that medical, dental, and mental health information is private and should be kept that way. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the federal government to help protect consumers from having their private health information released without their permission. While it is a very complicated issue, here is what you need to know.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Deborah S. Hildebrand</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Question: Goals & Objectives for EA]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:36:46 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I need help with coming up with specific Goals for the Exectutive Assistant that have to do with keeping calendar for CEO, working with Board...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I need help with coming up with specific Goals for the Exectutive Assistant that have to do with keeping calendar for CEO, working with Board members, etc.  Thanks</div>

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			<title>Article: A Long Goodbye: How to Conduct an Effective Exit Interview</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:22:22 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Do you want to know what exiting employees really think about working at your company? Then, don't discount the importance of an exit interview....]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">Do you want to know what exiting employees really think about working at your company? Then, don't discount the importance of an exit interview. Instead, utilize this tool to identify potentially detrimental internal issues, such as management problems, and reduce employee turnover.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Deborah S. Hildebrand</dc:creator>
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			<title>Article: Stand Out From the Crowd: Non-Standard Benefits Attract More (and Better) Candidates</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Do you currently provide medical, dental, vision and life insurance? Do employees get a week of paid vacation and six to 12 paid holidays per year?...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">Do you currently provide medical, dental, vision and life insurance? Do employees get a week of paid vacation and six to 12 paid holidays per year? Do you offer a 401k plan? In this day and age, all of these are typical benefits that many companies offer. To compete for the best and the brightest, try offering some non-standard benefits that make your company more attractive. <br />
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			<dc:creator>Deborah S. Hildebrand</dc:creator>
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			<title>Article: High Turnover? Poor Management May be to Blame</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:02:21 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>With the costs associated with finding and training new hires, retaining employees should be a top priority for all business owners. So why are you...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">With the costs associated with finding and training new hires, retaining employees should be a top priority for all business owners. So why are you having so many staff changes? Sometimes the reason for high employee turn-over is right under your nose. Literally.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Kathy Ver Eecke</dc:creator>
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			<title>Article: How to Set up a Mentorship Program: Six Steps to Make it Work</title>
			<link>http://www.officearrow.com/forums/human-resources-benefits/4582-how-set-up-mentorship-program-six-steps-make-work.html</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:11:18 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[So, you're considering a mentorship program, but aren't exactly sure what that involves or how it will impact your organization. Mentors are a great...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary">So, you're considering a mentorship program, but aren't exactly sure what that involves or how it will impact your organization. Mentors are a great resource for helping to develop the best and the brightest among staff members. However, it's important to be sure that you and those involved with the program know what they are getting into.<br />
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			<dc:creator>Deborah S. Hildebrand</dc:creator>
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			<title>Article: Dealing with Disciplinary Action: Four Ways to Handle a Reprimand</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:37:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[A warning that your performance or behavior isn't up-to-par is never easy to hear. But it happens to all of us at one time or another. Learn how to...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary"> A warning that your performance or behavior isn't up-to-par is never easy to hear. But it happens to all of us at one time or another. Learn how to cope with the situation and recover without suffering more damage in the process. </span><br />
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			<dc:creator>dewoun</dc:creator>
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			<title>Article: Social Media and Your Career</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:01:30 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The Internet's latest trend, social media, can be tricky business. We've all heard the horror stories of folks who end up unemployed because of a...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><span class="articlesummary"> The Internet's latest trend, social media, can be tricky business. We've all heard the horror stories of folks who end up unemployed because of a careless online comment. But if you approach social media with forethought and discretion, and it might actually help your career. </span><br />
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			<dc:creator>Angela Marino</dc:creator>
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			<title>Idea/Hot Tip: HR Job Opening in Heatlh Sector</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:53:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Hi fellow OA readers

I have been following this message board for a while now. I find the discussions here very useful and I'd like to share some of...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Hi fellow OA readers<br />
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I have been following this message board for a while now. I find the discussions here very useful and I'd like to share some of my experience as well.<br />
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I haven't really seen any health care sector posts, so here's a link to <a href="http://www.emerituscareers.com/careers/human-resources-jobs" target="_blank">human resource jobs</a> from a company in the health care sector called Emeritus.<br />
<br />
I was at first only paying attention to the health care jobs, but they have listings in multiple job categories. Apparently you have the option to subscribe to their RSS updates like you do w/ blogs, which is quite convenient these days for job hunting.<br />
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Best,<br />
<br />
Career Panda</div>

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			<title>Idea/Hot Tip: Roles</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:00:58 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Could I ask for some assistance. I would like to understand the levels of the different roles. 

Is a Personal Assistant above the role of Senior...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Could I ask for some assistance. I would like to understand the levels of the different roles. <br />
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Is a Personal Assistant above the role of Senior Administrator? Or are they the same. <br />
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I would like to obtain Executive Assistant roles and would like to understand if I go from PA to Senior Administrator is that a step in the right direction, I think I will manage my own admin staff in this role. <br />
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Please clarify fellow Arrow Office Members.</div>

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