Aitken Guides HR Organization Through Policy, Politics

August 27, 2009 by wgarnett  
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Mike Aitken, director of government affairs at the Society for Human Resource Management, keeps members informed and represents the group’s interests with legislators and the administration. It’s a key role, given that advocacy is one of SHRM’s new focus areas.

Link to the full article below.

http://www.workforce.com/section/09/feature/26/62/45/266249.html

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City of Austin Considers Giving More Teeth to Non-Discrimination Policy – Employers Beware!

August 5, 2009 by wgarnett  
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The Austin City Council may take up a resolution this week that would ratchet up protections for gay, lesbian and transgendered employees of companies that contract with the city and give added consideration to businesses seeking loans or incentives from the city that offer domestic partner benefits.

Read the full article linked below.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2009/07/27/daily48.html

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