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HR CONTENTS Pulse ulse 18 52 26 Fall 2008 22 [UP FRONT] 9 Pulse Points 11 Executive Director’s Letter By Cathy Sewell 13 President’s Message By Jeanene Martin 46 The Engagement Dilemma 15 HR Leader Profile: Irma Pye [COVER STORy] 18 Sammy’s House: Making a Difference in Austin ASHHRA annual conference attendees will have the chance to give back to the host community by contributing to this year’s beneficiary organization, which provides day care services for children who are medically fragile and/or developmentally delayed. By Anne Coulter Improving employee retention requires an investment to create and sustain a culture of engagement. But are the benefits worth the costs? By Murat Philippe To make the most of your diversity initiatives, consider culture, communication styles, and sensitivity. By Brian Beck Workplace bullying may be a taboo and often ignored subject, but disrespectful behavior can have a significant impact on your employees and your bottom line. By Brady Wilson Get the secrets to managing a successful human resources function. By Derek Carissimi 5 HR Pulse Fall 2008 52 Diversity Considerations…More than AAP & EEO 54 Quashing the Workplace Bullying Bug [FEATURES] 22 Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies In a profession with a high percentage of women workers and an ongoing recruitment challenge, creating environments where working moms feel supported is essential. Learn how health care organizations that do just that are being recognized. By Anne Coulter Get the proven, proactive strategies that HR leaders must follow to ensure their CEOs’ engagement, and their own individual success and longevity. By Kenneth R. Cohen, Ph.D. A resource that provides risk management, employee retention programs, and more might be hiding in plain sight. Find out how professional, board-certified chaplains could make your job easier. By Rev. George Handzo How do the best health care organizations attract and retain scarce and critical employees? A research study queried 21 leading organizations to find out. Get the results, inside. By Patricia K. Zingheim, Ph.D. and Jay R. Schuster, Ph.D. 60 How to Become a Strong Human Resources Partner [ASHHRA ADVOCACy] 68 Citizen Lobbyists Descend Upon Capitol Hill By Marcia Miller Telthorster, ASHHRA Advocacy Committee Member 26 Increasing CEO Engagement 34 Pastoral Care [2008 ANNUAL CONFERENCE PREVIEW] 73 75 75 76 Conference Highlights Schedule at a Glance Sponsors Exhibitors 38 Retaining Scarce, Critical Talent [ADVERTISERS] 81 Advertisers’ Index

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HR Pulse - Fall 2008 Contents Pulse Points Executive Director’s Letter President’s Message HR Leader Profile: Irma Pye Sammy’s House: Making a Difference in Austin Working Mother Magazine’s 100 Best Companies Increasing CEO Engagement Pastoral Care Retaining Scarce, Critical Talent The Engagement Dilemma Diversity Considerations…More than AAP & EEO Quashing the Workplace Bullying Bug How to Become a Strong Human Resources Partner Citizen Lobbyists Descend Upon Capitol Hill Conference Highlights Schedule at a Glance Sponsors Exhibitors Advertisers’ Index

HR Pulse - Fall 2008

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