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Forward HR
with Diane Hamilton and Nilesh Patel
September 2012
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09/26/12Did Wisconsin just recognize public sector collective bargaining as a fundamental right?2011 Wisconsin Act 10 – the now famous and controversial law that essentially gutted collective bargaining rights for public employees – has been ruled unconstitutional. The decision appears to be the first by a Wisconsin court to recognize collective bargaining as a constitutionally protected fundamental right. It is not so broad. However, the decision is still a tremendous step for organized labor, assuming the decision is not reversed on appeal. |
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09/26/12Preventing gun violence in the workplaceThis is an article I am not very keen on writing. However, it is an issue that is becoming increasingly important to plan for in the workplace: guns and gun violence. My goal is not to get into a debate about gun control. Rather, it is to discuss how businesses should plan and develop an appropriate violence-prevention plan. |
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09/12/12Two gaps are better than one in 360-degree feedbackAmidst the array of slick 360-degree feedback technology features, the survey output is often an afterthought. Ultimately, of course, if the output doesn’t readily transfer to development actions, we’ve significantly underutilized the potential of the 360-degree assessment. We believe that dual-scale surveys are essential to understanding the feedback and creating specific and targeted development plans. |
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09/05/12Return on investment for executive coachingYou’ve thought about it, reviewed your options, and decided now is the time to employ the strategies to take your leadership to the next level. You know that an executive coach can help. You know that a qualified coach can help you focus and prioritize your development goals and hold you accountable for success. The coach will push you in a number of ways – to leverage your strengths and shore up development spots. |
Diane Hamilton, PCC, SPHR, is the owner and founder of 
