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Braun Consulting Group Winter 2004 / 2005     HR and Labor Relations Newsletter

  FedEx Ground Versus UPS: Two Worldviews
FedEx Ground runs its package delivery service on an independent contractor model - UPS does not. The differences between these two companies and their methods of doing business are stark, and observers are watching with interest as the competing worldviews shake out into measurable results with the passing of time ...read more.

  Workplace Diversity: Does It Work?
Despite the seemingly universal acceptance of the value of diversity training and compliance, troubling issues persist. Employers spend billions of dollars on diversity programs, while laws mandate compliance in many cases. On the surface diversity "works" and we are on the right track... but what is going on underneath all this? ...read more.

  Health Care and Employers: Key Current Issues
Consumer driven health care plans gain momentum - General health care plan cost increases slow somewhat - Prescription drug costs skyrocket - Health savings accounts interest stalls ...read more.

  The Shrinking American Vacation
A heavy workload and pressures from peers and supervisors may keep many employees at their desks in U.S. companies. They are working more overtime and taking less vacation time. Stress and absenteeism are often a result. However, flexible time off is seen by some as help on the way ...read more.

  Top HR Issues For 2005
Rising health care costs, declining workforce skill levels, compliance issues, and communication issues related to technology are among the top Human Resources issues projected for 2005 ...read more.

  USERRA Update
President Bush signed into law S. 2486, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2004 on December 10th, 2004. Though the new Act modifies and extends housing, education, and other benefits for veterans - the key portion concerning employers involves employment reinstatement and benefit rights ...read more.

  Briefs: Human Resources Updates

  Background Checks: Necessary but potentially flawed
  Office Romance On The Rise Again
  Are HR Departments Socialist?
  Company Portals Coming Of Age
  The Bush Administration And OSHA

FedEx Ground vs. UPS: Two Worldviews 

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