HR Headlines  National Gov't Encourages Participation in National Preparedness Month August 27, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign is sponsoring the fifth annual National Preparedness Month in September with support from more than 2,700 coalition members. Missouri Enacts New Immigration Law August 27, 2008 - On July 7, Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed a bill that his office called "some of the strongest legislation in the country to fight illegal immigration." Be sure to check HR.BLR.com's News section for all the latest stories. White Papers  Latch onto Leadership Roles for HR August 22, 2008 - Minnesota consultant Leigh Bailey believes that one of the key characteristics of leaders, including those in HR, is maturity. What he means is extensive self-awareness--the kind that permits an HR pro to see that someone else's priorities, such as those of the CEO or CFO, are more important than his or her own. Supremes Issue More End-of-Session Rulings August 22, 2008 - As usual just before justices adjourn for the summer, the U.S. Supreme Court was busy in June. Three decisions affecting employers were handed down on June 19, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a fourth important ruling. Be sure to check HR.BLR.com's White Papers section for all the latest stories.

HR Forums  • Performance Improvement Plan Dilemma. • Re: Need your input for job board • Re: Employee who wears too much Perfume! Read about all the latest discussions in the HR Forum What's New  Policy and Handbook Manager HR.BLR.com's Policy and Handbook Manager is now available to subscribers. The Policy and Handbook Manager allows you to create custom policies, forms, and handbooks in minutes. You can select from our extensive library of prewritten, ready-to-use documents or create your own. Try it now ... Guidance Documents: • Minimum Wage Exemptions, By State White Papers: • Supremes Issue More End-of-Session Rulings • Latch onto Leadership Roles for HR Be sure to regularly check the What's New page for the full list of newly added content. HR Poll  What/who gives you the most headaches in your HR job? Federal/state laws/regs Upper management Your boss Colleagues The employees View previous polls

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