Archive for June, 2006

Depictions of Working Women in Film

Friday, June 30th, 2006

This popped up on MSN, and I thought it might be of use to somebody looking for a movie to rent over the holiday.

Whether fighting a class-action lawsuit in a push-up bra, kidnapping a boss for progressive office improvements or embezzling money, women in the workplace have always made for intriguing cinematic fodder.

They [...]

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Friday Humor: Why Do Consultants Charge So Much?

Friday, June 30th, 2006

Yesterday, I posted information about salary surveys. Today, we ask why some animals are worth more than others. This is Friday humor. Check it out next:

George Lenard on General, Humor |

Underpaid? Overpaid? Try This Website for Lots of Pay Surveys

Thursday, June 29th, 2006

Whether you are job hunting and need to determine what the proper pay is for a job, or whether you are happily employed, most people like to make sure that they are being properly paid (OK, at least paid comparably to others in similar jobs) for their efforts.

The way to determine this is through salary [...]

Staying Current in HR: Check Out These (Mostly) Free Webinars!

Wednesday, June 28th, 2006

Want to keep up with the field of HR? Thanks to webinar capability, you can learn a lot, and many of these webinars are free!

Where can you find these webinars listed? One great place is:

George Lenard on General, Human Resources, Training |

Not Attending SHRM Conference in D.C.? Here’s One Person’s Reactions to the Exhibition Booths

Tuesday, June 27th, 2006

Here are some selected comments from cheezhead about the SHRM Conference going on in D.C.; take them for what they are worth:

It’s pretty wet in D.C.;

Background checks are big business.

George Lenard on General, Human Resources |