You can expect a changing workplace in 2008, centered around three themes: rising health-insurance premiums, expanding workers' rights and reforming immigration.
Although not increasing as fast as in previous years, health-care premium costs are expected to swell. Mercer Health & Benefits, a part of the global consulting company, projects that
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Employer concerns for 2008
Posted by ureach under NewsFrom http://www.goerie.com 5949 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 16, 2008 2:34 am
Video: SomethingStore.com - Creative Ideas Get Noticed
Posted by jimkukral under Online MarketingFrom http://www.jimkukral.com 5949 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 15, 2008 7:42 pm
Video showing a cool example of how creative ideas work online.
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Discover what VC firms are really like
Posted by ArmadaIG under Raising CapitalFrom http://www.businessweek.com 5949 days ago
Made Hot by: digitalsmash on January 14, 2008 7:11 pm
This is about the guy who started TheFunded.com, a Web site that lets entrepreneurs anonymously rank, review, and post comments about venture capital firms. Not only can you use the site to find VC firms, but you'll get the inside scoop of how they'll treat you.
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How 30 minutes a day can result in 250 inbound links
Posted by JohnH under Online MarketingFrom http://www.oldschoolseo.com 5950 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 14, 2008 9:58 pm
First, know that the 250 links will come over time - it's not a one time event. It is actually a pretty simple strategy and will have more benefits than just getting inbound links. I am referring to the practice of strategically commenting on blogs. Sure, it's been talked about, but the question is are you doing it? And if you are, are you doing i
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What Apple Can Teach You About Marketing
Posted by mssux under MarketingFrom http://www.smallfuel.com 5951 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 14, 2008 1:01 am
Do we really need another post about how great Apple's marketing is? Absolutely! I thought this was a great summary. There are a lot of things small businesses can learn from Apple's success, and most of them easily translate from the corporate world to the small business world. The strategies that set Apple apart from its competitors are strate
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Lead Nurturing as trusted advisors with the Human Touch
Posted by ArmadaIG under SalesFrom http://blog.startwithalead.com 5952 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 14, 2008 6:13 pm
Average sales people think they are most effective when they talk with someone WHEN they are ready to buy, but top performers seek to build relationships with the right people in the right companies BEFORE they're ready to buy. This is where marketing can have a profound impact by helping their sales team go beyond the lead.
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The 7 Interview Questions You Must Ask
Posted by dobbie under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.bnet.com 5952 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 14, 2008 1:33 am
There are no magic bullets when it comes to job interview questions, but the way you structure your queries is important: It's the interviewer's job to create a framework for the discussion and prevent it from running off the rails. Every company's needs are different, but a good basic strategy is to ground the interview in questions about past
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How to Conduct a Job Interview
Posted by dobbie under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.bnet.com 5952 days ago
Made Hot by: Shelly on January 16, 2008 1:19 am
Got a key position to fill? Hiring good employees is the foundation of any successful business. But selecting the right ones is hard work, and the interview process is often the most important step in the process. Here's how to figure out if the candidate sitting across from you is likely to become your next Employee of the Month.
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A Conversation With My Niece About Facebook
Posted by jimkukral under NewsFrom http://www.jimkukral.com 5953 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 11, 2008 4:18 pm
Learn how a college student uses Facebook.
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Big trends in small business, part 2
Posted by suzyQ under StrategyFrom http://www.usatoday.com 5954 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 11, 2008 1:15 am
Last week, Steve Strauss began his annual look at the top ten trends shaping small business. He wraps it up this week with a look at the Top 5. Be sure to check out trend number 1.
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