May 2003 

HR MAGAZINE · MAY 2003
Vol. 48, No. 5
Table of Contents

COVER STORY
Holding Back Bankruptcy. The first hint of a possible bankruptcy filing ushers HR to center stage in efforts to save jobs, paychecks, benefits—virtually the whole company. Robert J. Grossman

EMPLOYMENT LAW
The Mediation Disconnect. Are employers wise to be leery of EEOC mediation programs? Michael Barrier

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Temporarily Single Parents. Work/life benefits can help keep reservists’ families in step. Bill Leonard

SPECIAL REPORT ON COMPENSATION
Staying Power. When you need key people to stick with you through tough times, reward them for their loyalty. Steve Bates

Communication Pays Off. Even more important than your compensation package is how you communicate it to your staff. Lin Grensing-Pophal

Put Success in Sight. Effective incentive plans tie employee performance to company success. Diane Cadrain

HR AGENDA: EMPLOYMENT & STAFFING
Back to Basics. Follow these suggestions to improve recruiting. Tim Villanueva

HR AGENDA: TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Cut the Stress. Train employees in how to put aside stress—a major drain on productivity. Kathryn Tyler

COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS

From the President: Good Public Policy Requires HR To Get Involved. When government makes laws and regulations, HR can play now - or pay later. Susan Meisinger 
From The Editors. HR in bankruptcies; ‘stay’ bonuses; help reservists’ families. Leon Rubis, Adrienne Fox and Julie Britt
HR Solutions. Appraising Performance, ‘Hoteling,’ Volunteering. Deborah Keary, Dyane Holt and Ruhal DooleyManagement Tools: Dealing with Employees in Crisis. Recognize and deal with extreme behaviors before they turn violent. Paul Falcone
Legal Trends: A Regulatory Surprise. Think HIPAA’s privacy rules don’t apply to you? You may need to think again. Jodi Plavner
Future Focus: Schooling for Work. Jennifer Schramm
Executive Briefing. CFOs appreciate HR; brain drain; degreed women earn more than men; more.
HR Technology. Automating Time and Expense Reporting
Letters. ADD; rotating job assignments; calculating overtime pay; more.
Court Report. Exempt Employees Not Entitled to Overtime Pay for Non-exempt Work; Medical Leave for Accompanying an Ill Spouse; Arbitration Appeals.
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