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Issue

October 16, 2008

Cover Story

By Tom Starner

Passion at the Helm | Human Resource Executive Online Randy MacDonald, senior vice president of human resources for IBM and this year's HR Executive of the Year, pins his success on getting fired up about the business. MORE
Also: About the Competition
Also: J. Randall (Randy) MacDonald

Features

2008 HR Honor Roll Winners

This year's Honor Roll winners are Bridget Atkinson of GTSI Corp., Barbara Baker of Umpqua Bank, Richard Floersch of McDonald's Corp., Bruce Pfau of KPMG LLP and Eva Sage-Gavin of The Gap Inc. MORE

Dissecting Biologics

By Ed Silverman

On the one hand, so-called "follow-on" drugs for popular biologics promise to quash some of these drugs' high cost for employers. On the other hand, legislative wrangling delays the reality of that promise. MORE

Seasonal Shifts

By Carol Patton

Companies are just starting to explore new strategies to attract and retain seasonal workers. MORE
Also: Who's Hiring?
Also: Global Reach

Making Global Pay Pay Off

By Stephen Barlas

For some corporations, globalizing pay is a smart way to standardize compensation, retain talent and add to the bottom line. But there are logistical and training hurdles to consider before implementing the plan. MORE

Paper Cuts

By Paul Gallagher

Wracked by declining revenues, increased operating costs and a shifting readership culture, newspapers are facing very hard times. Some of their HR executives, however, are finding ways to attract and keep talent. MORE
Also: Pressing Changes

By The Numbers

By John Kador

This is a snapshot of the key trends and changes affecting HR. MORE

Special Focus

In the Country of Expats

By Jared Shelly

With new business development and an ever-growing population, Dubai is a hotbed of activity for expatriates. HR should do all they can to prepare their employees for the fast pace, heavy workload, and cultural differences they'll encounter. It will help them adjust -- and improve the chances of a successful relocation. MORE

Supplement

Succession Planning: Moving to a New Level

By Tom Starner

Though a recent study finds they're few in number, savvy organizations are beginning to use technology to unleash the full potential of succession planning throughout the enterprise. MORE

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