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Issue

November 1, 2007

Cover Story

By Bruce Shutan

A law degree has proven handy for many HR executives, some of whom eventually landed a corner office. But is it necessary? MORE
Also: Avoiding Court

Features

Changing the Game

By Andrew R.McIlvaine

A recap of the 2007 HR Technology Conference and Expo®, held this year at the Navy Pier in Chicago. MORE
Also: New Products Unveiled at Show

Spanish Lessons

By Michael Felton-O'Brien

As the number of Spanish-speaking workers in the United States continues to grow, more companies are offering "occupational Spanish" training to their English-speaking employees. MORE
Also: Spanish on the Job

The Millennial Mind-Set

By Grae Yohe

People roughly under the age of 30, also called "Generation Y," would rather enjoy the rides of their careers than shoot for big titles and big perks down the road. Their definition of success may surprise you. MORE
Also: Needs vs. Wants

Meet the Parents

By Barbara Worthington

Helicopter parents aren't going away; their micromanaging of their children's lives now extends even into millennials' efforts to land their first jobs following college graduation. MORE

Split Decision

By Michael Felton-O'Brien

The benefits of executive job sharing can be plentiful to both company and employee, but are the costs and challenges associated with splitting an executive job in half too high? MORE

Policing Abroad

By Julie Liedman

In the case of overseas misconduct, whose law prevails? Theirs? Ours? The answer is there is no simple answer. MORE
Also: What Should HR Do?

The PBM Solution

By Mindy W. Toran

Prescription-drug costs account for one of the fastest- growing components of workers' comp medical expenditures in the United States. In response, the pharmacy-benefit-management industry has expanded to address workers' comp payers' concerns. MORE
Also: New Group, Better Oversight

Special Focus

The Migraine Pain

By Barbara Worthington

Migraines exact a heavy toll on U.S. employers in health-care costs and lost productivity. MORE
Also: Symptoms Of a Migraine
Also: U.S. Hot Spots for Migraines

Supplement

Learning and Performance Go On-Demand

By Tom Starner

In growing numbers, HR and training professionals are flocking to Software as a Service. MORE
Also: Is it SaaS ... Or Not?
Also: Some Questions to Ponder in the SaaS Decision

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