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Management - Compensations
No More Revolving Door
July 28, 2008
Understanding and satisfying employees' underlying needs can help organizations retain their top talent.
Marketing Executives Find Double-Edged Sword in the Job Market
July 23, 2008
Business shows continual desire for marketing executives
Compensation Complexity Hinders Sales
July 22, 2008
Companies find that increased complexity in their compensation plans is hindering their selling potential.
Are You Being Left in the Dark on Compensation?
June 20, 2008
National Association of Sales Professionals survey reveals managers are often out-of-the-loop
Ask Christi: Employee Recognition Solutions
June 19, 2008
By incorporating a three-dimensional approach to recognition in your program, you'll see reduced turnover, increased productivity and more profitability.
Soft Incentives: All Fun and Games
FMLA Gets a Makeover
Smart Management: The Compensation Paradox
Recession Fears Hit Job-Hunting Execs
Secrets to a Successful Comp Plan
The Non-Cash Register: On-Demand Rewards and CRM
A Sharp Wake-Up Call for Incentive Planners
Wellness-Minded: Helping Workers Help Themselves
Q&A: Compensation Conundrum
The Strategy Behind Sales Compensation Planning
If You're Sick, Stay Home
Five Best Practices for Sales Performance Management
Millennials: Alterior Lifeform or Fellow Prioritizer?
Safety Salaries
Hire, Train, Compensate: Why It Isn't Enough
The Best Sales Force: Finding, Keeping, Grooming
The Hottest Industries for Sales Jobs
Online Exclusive: Show Me the Money
Healthy Living, Healthy Incentives
Legal Ease: Tax Advantages

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2nd Annual Brand Building For Banks & Financial Services Conference
Sept. 08 - Sept. 09, 2008
Chicago
, IL
With hundreds of financial institutions across North America and similar product offerings rolling out every day, consumers find themselves choosing banking services with nothing more than a gut feeling about a particular brand. In a world where similar bank services are extremely ubiquitous, how can one bank compete with another for customers? The struggle for uniqueness comes with an economic downturn in 2008. The credit crunch coupled with the wave of bank conglomerates will produce an environment in which branding executives will have to prioritize in order to keep their missions on track, their marketing budgets in line, and their customers confident. This premium marcus evans event will explore how to build brand strength through knowledgeable, executive-level speakers, and cutting-edge topics to stay ahead of the competition and increase sales revenues.

The Motivation Show
Sept. 23 - Sept. 25, 2008
McCormick Place
Chicago, IL
Attend The Motivation Show, where you'll find the world's largest collection of NEW ideas to improve performance, stimulate sales and reward service… The Education: More than 60 seminars and workshops on industry best practices presented by top corporate practitioners in learning tracks that include incentive program design & ROI, employee engagement & recognition, motivating sales & channel partners, consumer marketing, and meeting & incentive travel strategies. The Exhibits: More than 2,000 exhibits featuring the most popular brand name merchandise, incentive travel and meeting destinations, gift cards and online services, used in programs to motivate employees, boost sales and increase market share. The Events: Networking opportunities with industry colleagues and solution providers featuring motivation and leadership experts. Includes The Motivation Show Keynote Luncheon featuring New York Times best-selling author Chester Elton and The Motivation Show Industry Luncheon featuring best-selling author Tim Sanders. The Products: More than 200 "hot" new products on display in the Innovative Products Gallery from leading suppliers like Apple, Bulova, Bose, Canon USA, Fossil, Fuji, Maui Jim, Movado Group, RCA/GE, Samsonite, Swiss Army Brands, Tumi and many more. Online Exhibit Hall Registration Register online before Sept. 15 and your badge is just $20 ($40 at the door) at www.motivationshow.com.

Live Webcast: How Learning Management Solutions Help Meet Standards Body Compliance and Government Regulatory Requirements
Sept. 24 - Sept. 24, 2008
Online

Join Training Magazine on September 24th at 2pm EST for this free, live, interactive Web Seminar sponsored by Intelladon and hear from industry experts including a case study in the manufacturing sector, regarding how learning management solutions can help your organization maintain ISO compliance. Attend this online-only event and learn how new initiatives can help you track employee documentation to stay in compliance.

Sales & Marketing Management Virtual Trade Show
Oct. 02 - Oct. 02, 2008
Online

What are the technologies and business processes that will help your sales thrive in the new digital world? Get a real, in the field, look at the technologies and strategies you have been researching. Hear from our experts about the topics that will affect your planning. Meet virtually with different companies, ask questions and get the answers you need to make informed decisions. In conjunction with Sales & Marketing Management, this Virtual Trade Show will give sales and marketing executives the knowledge they need to evaluate a wide array of products, services, and solutions.