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The carrier's got a new marketing video featuring Mia Hamm. It seems to do a pretty good job broadly outlining the value of employee benefits, stressing the fact that workers need to slow down and take a little time when they're considering their options. I heard about this celebrity pairing just before...

A study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity reveals that 67% of companies anticipate an increased need for virtual teams in the near future to adapt to the greater number of employees that telework. See recent EBN coverage for more information about keeping your team connected virtually and managing...

Despite assurances that Walt Disney World/Land is the "happiest place on earth," we were pretty sure it was designed to be a kid-centric place.

One in five employers use social networking sites to find information on potential new hires, says a new survey from CareerBuilder.com. Twenty-two percent of employers screened candidates in 2007, up from just 11% in 2006. An additional nine percent plan to start soon.

Getting in the know about executive compensation is the best way to hold your CFO´s ear, author Bruce Ellig says. Read his tips for becoming a `walking fount of knowledge´ on exec comp in the Sept. 1 EBN.

I've heard of unemployment numbers, costs being "indexed" for inflation, and even poll's predictions for America's happiness or unhappiness at any given time, but apparently a misery index exists as well.According to new data from the Campaign for America's Future, new jobless numbers are at a five-year...

Following aggressive opposition from employers and a lack of support from the governor, Ohioans for Healthy Families have pulled a November ballot initiative that would have allowed voters to decide whether to make the state the first to mandate paid sick leave.

Conquered the CEBS and PHR and looking for a new designation to add to your arsenal? Consider the Certified Recognition Professional, bestowed by Recognition Professionals International to pros who are "in charge of recognition strategy - tying recognition programs to the organization´s mission...

I used to be in HR at AOL and they offered Pet Assure www.petassure.com to employees. It's not pet insurance but it's a great simple plan that saved some employees a lot of money. I have no pets but everyone that had Pet Assure seemed thrilled. www.petassure.com

The one area that the HR people are missing the boat on is they are not sufficiently knowledgeable on executive compensation. Now here´s a real shocker: What area in HR do the top executives have the most interest in? Executive compensation -Bruce Ellig, author of "The Complete Guide to Executive...