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August 30, 2012

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Survey: Workers crave career change, want money instead of vacations
Almost 60% of employees say they'd like to make a career switch, according to a Yahoo! Finance and Parade magazine survey. In addition, more than half of those surveyed say they'd rather have a 5% pay raise instead of more vacation time. The Huffington Post (8/29)

Recruiting & Retention

How to maximize the talents of introverts
Introverts often have much to offer but can be overshadowed, says Susan Cain, author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts In a World That Can't Stop Talking." One way companies can benefit from introverts is by giving them agendas before meetings to allow for brainstorming and preparation, Cain suggests. MonsterThinking.com (8/29)

How HR can build on increased trust in the workplace
Studies suggest that employee trust in senior leadership and colleagues is rising, and HR must capitalize, experts say. Personal communications from senior leaders, a clear values message and understanding what's important to workers are necessary to foster trust, this article advises. Human Resource Executive (8/29)

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Study: 35% of workers report bullying at work
TLNT.com (8/29)

Benefits & Compensation

Keep your top performers without going broke
How to motivate, recruit and retain top talent without busting the budget is addressed in this interview with Jed DeVaro of California State University, East Bay. He suggests several nonmonetary strategies, such as a cutting work hours and "letting them go home instead of scheduling a two-hour meeting for 4 o'clock on Friday." Smart Business online/Northern California (8/29)

Regulatory & Legal Update

Expanded anti-retaliation law requires more vigilance
Anti-retaliation provisions added to the False Claims Act mean employers should carefully investigate allegations and be proactive in preventing claims, lawyer Scott McIntyre writes. He suggests making sure managers understand the law and offering codes of conduct. Workforce online (8/29)

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The HR Leader

Best practices in executive time management
The best executives spend a lot of time perfecting a business model, getting pricing and the value proposition right, says entrepreneur Jim Schleckser, a participant in the CEO Project. They also spend a lot of time finding the right talent. Inc. online (free registration) (8/27)

Workplace Chatter

Dieting monkeys don't live longer, it just feels that way
A major study casts doubt on calorie-restricted diets' life-extending properties -- potentially bad news for people who've been skipping meals in the hope of adding years onto their life. Monkeys who were fed a starvation diet throughout their lives died just as soon as their fatter and, presumably, happier counterparts, researchers found. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (8/29)

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