August 24, 2011

AUTOS, AIRCRAFT LIFT DURABLE GOODS ORDERS
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Overall orders for durable goods rose 4 percent last month, the biggest increase since March, the Commerce Department said ... continue

ENHANCED DOL ENFORCEMENT DATABASE OFFERS IMPROVED ACCESS
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New updates and improvements to the U.S. Department of Labor's enforcement database offer enhanced access to OSHA and MSHA violation data. Click to continue

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT - POSITIVES & PITFALLS
The Employers Council - Seminar Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Performance management requires focused effort and attention. Successful companies have shown that a well-designed performance review process can be an important tool to improve work performance and help employees align with organizational goals. Guest speaker, author, and employment attorney, Jathan Janove of Ogletree Deakins, will help attendees improve the process to effectively manage and evaluate employee performance. Attendees will also hear HR senior vice presidents George Myers, Zions Bank and Howard Goodman, Savage Companies relay first-hand accounts of their experience creating and implementing successful performance management programs.

Topics to be covered include:
Determining the purpose and desired outcome of performance management
Obtaining supervisor support
How to get a positive return on investment
Common legal pitfalls of performance management
Best practice tips for success

Date: Wednesday, August 31 -- Radisson Hotel -- 215 W South Temple, SLC
Time: Seminar: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon (registration & breakfast buffet: 7:30 to 8:00 a.m.) Cost: $129 per Council member; $209 per non-member (includes full breakfast buffet and materials)

Call the Council or reply to this email with registration information or questions. You can download the registration form at http://ecutah.org/perfmgt.pdf. Full refund or credit will be given if cancellation is received one week prior to meeting.

Certification: This program is approved for 3.5 general recertification hours toward PHR, SPHR, and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource Certification Institute.

THE U.S. FOREIGN CORRUPT PRACTICES ACT OF 1977
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Given the threat of huge fines and jail time, what can a manufacturing company do to protect itself? ... continue