Optimas Winners Chart New Frontiers in HR - PERSONNEL JOURNAL is pleased to announce the winners of its third annual Optimas Awards. The awards are presented in 10 categories and recognize HR programs that challenge traditional assumptions about HR management and prove that HR leaders are playing a more active role in business success.

What If They Don't Retire? - Boomers may not retire at 65. Many will want to continue working--either full time or in a variety of nontraditional work arrangements. Progressive HR managers should plan now for the staffing, training and benefits issues that inevitably will arise.

Laabs, Jennifer J., (1997)

Stay a Step Ahead With 5 Key Skills - HR professionals are increasingly operating as internal consultants to their businesses on people issues. Get expert advice on what new skills you need and how to obtain them.

Laabs, Jennifer J., (1997)

Cashing In on Safety - Companies increasingly are using recognition programs to increase safety in the workplace. Downsizing and other business factors are driving the trend. Some firms, such as Ford, reward teams. Others, like UPS, reward individuals (such as those pictured at right) for staying safe in the workplace. Read how organizations, big and small, are using safety recognition programs to ...

Laabs, Jennifer J., (1997)