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One of the greatest challenges facing human resource departments today is employee retention. In a special report on pages 18-20 we look at what programs some credit unions have lined up to help boost morale and go a long way to making employees feel valued.

MENLO PARK, Calif. - Interested in a management-level position? Well check the smug attitude at the door. According to a RHI Management Resources survey, 50% of chief financial officers cite displaying arrogance as a candidate's worst mistake when interviewing for a management-level position. "When hiring at the senior level companies...

With everyone being time-starved and job stress at an all time high, an Oxford Health Plans Wellness in the Workplace Survey reveals a few unconventional methods some employers are implementing to help staffers relax, relate and release: 13% of American workers have access to an employer provided meditation room of...

ORLANDO, Fla. - In legends, King Arthur created a roundtable to symbolize that his knights could discuss issues regarding the kingdom as equals. Central Florida Educators' Federal Credit Union is borrowing a page from lore with its Employee Roundtable program, which was designed to improve communication and create a forum...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Look around, your workplace demographics are changing, and according to a recent Society for Human Resource Management survey successful employers must adapt to meet the needs of the employees of the future. Based on the responses of 450 human resource professionals, the SHRM 2002 Workplace Demographic Trends...

Despite rising costs many employers are providing more than just the basic medical, life and dental benefits. Here is a look at some of the more unique health and family-friendly benefits and the percentage of employers offering them: Health care Prescription drug coverage

(ranked in order) 1. Workplace Violence 2. Business Interruption/Disaster Recovery 3. Terrorism (Global and Domestic) 4. Internet/Intranet Security 5. Employee Selection/Screening Concerns 6. Fraud/White-Collar Crime 7. Unethical Business Conduct 8. General Employee Theft 9. Property Crime (external theft/vandalism) 10. Drugs/Alcohol in the Workplace Source: Pinkerton Consulting & Investigations Top Security...

SAN FRANCISCO - Advances in communication technology have left employees feeling exploited by employers. According to an Employment Law Alliance America At Work survey more Americans who are not in management positions are taking their work home. "There may be no bigger issue in the American workplace, especially if you...