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Today’s Women at Work have Unique Opportunities A new call to action for women and employers
Here’s a news flash: Women are poised to surpass men on the nation’s payrolls for the first time in American history. According to a recent report by the New York Times, four out of five jobs lost in the current U.S. recession belong to men—a consequence of the surge in layoffs within distressed, male-dominated industries, such as manufacturing and construction. This emerging workplace trend may ultimately be a momentous boon to women—shifting their power and influence, both at home and on the job. It also represents a new call to action for women—and employers.
Constraints of growth-oriented enterprises in the southern and eastern African region
In its efforts to promote the creation of quality jobs within the small- and medium-scale enterprise sector, the Regional Project Office for the International Labor Organization's (ILO) Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) program in Harare, Zimbabwe has undertaken two studies aiming to find out what growth-oriented enterprises look like and how the ILO can assist them in their aspirations to grow. This article presents the key findings from the latter of these two studies.

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Glossary of National Labor Relations Board Terms
Charge--An allegation made by an individual, employer, or labor organization of an unfair labor practice under the Act. Charges are filed at NLRB's regional offices.
Technology Can Play a Vital Role in Keeping an In-house HR Department While Achieving Modernization Economies in the Process
Today’s business culture continues to look at ways to automate functions of virtually any department in an organizational entity that can affect significant economies. A frequently addressed question regarding the HR function is what part of the HR function can be effectively outsourced. The usual thought is the most labor-intensive parts of the HR function. In order to pursue this potential initiative, it is first necessary to dissect various of functions of the HR initiative in the organization to determine which of those functions the organization is willing to outsource and which it is not.
An Overview of Dominican Labor Law
1. Introduction Labor relationships in the Dominican Republic are governed by Law No. 16-92 of May 29, 1992, commonly known as the Labor Code, which is characterized by its strong and sometimes inflexible protection of the rights of the individual employee. This overview is a brief yet detailed summary of the Labor Code’s most relevant provisions. All references in parentheses refer to articles in the Labor Code unless otherwise specified. Please note that no overview can validly substitute professional legal assistance.
The Fair Labor Standards Act: What You Need to know
Ever wonder what the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) means for your organization? Here is your one stop shop on the legislation and how it may (or may not) affect your organization.

Protecting Your Employees and Company in the Face of Big Labor's Ambitious Legislative Agenda
Changes in labor laws are only a few months away. With the incoming Democratic administration and Congress, these laws that were once on the back burner are now at the forefront. Be ready for these changes, and this article will help you prepare so none of the impending changes will affect your organization.

Labor Day…Just Another Holiday?
Every year, near the end of August, many prepare for the federal holiday of Labor Day on the first Monday of September. A lot of people consider Labor Day the close of summer. Many look forward to the last summer barbeque, time spent with family and friends, and also the Labor Day sales! Interestingly, the origins of the Labor Day holiday are not always discussed. In this edition of Astronology we will crack open the history books to discover the origins of the federal holiday of Labor Day.

Overview of ISO 27001 ISMS Certification
ISO/IEC 27001, part of the growing ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards, is an Information Security Management System (ISMS) standard published in October 2005 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electromechanical Commission (IEC). This article contains overview, objectives, audit process, benefits of ISO 27001 ISMS certification.
Matrix Organization - Possible in China?
- Published by CONCHIUS in China Daily 9 June, 2009. In general, we have observed that international companies that choose to use a matrix organization in China struggle to get their organizations up to speed for a much longer period than companies that use a functional structure. A matrix organization has no clear hierarchical structure and defined responsibilities as a functional organization has. A matrix organization can take different approaches when dividing responsibilities and one of the most common approaches is project orientation.
The Power of Compound Interest in a Globalized Economy
Smart investors have always looked to international markets for specific opportunities related to diversification, globalization, and efficiencies resulting from deployment of information technology to lower cost labor markets around the globe, suggests Mike Farrell with aspenIbiz. Read this short post as it reveals the power of compound growth in a globalized economy and that investing in emerging international markets is far more compelling now than in the past.
Blogging for an international audience
Trying to appeal to an international audience or already have international readers of your blog? Then this is a topic worth visiting to learn how you can ensure that your blog appeals to your readers from the UK and other international destinations.

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