USAID’s Victims of Torture Fund FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December, 2008 Fund Overview The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) works through its Victims of Torture Fund (VTF) to assist the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals, families, and community members who suffer from the physical and psychological effects of torture. VTF administers treatment programs in […]
Alonso Lives The Singapore Dream
Alonso’s startling comeback from the 15th grid after a poor second qualifier showing to snatch the first place in the Singapore Grand Prix is the perfect end not just for him, but also for Singapore. Not just because it makes for a dramatic race, but Alonso’s triumph is also almost symbolic of what my country […]
Philippines Faces Migrant Worker Dilemma
By Sophia Ann Torres (PHR No. 2, 25-Jun-08) They are called the country’s "new heroes”, but Filipino migrant workers – who sent home record remittances of 14.4 billion US dollars in 2007 – can pay a heavy price for supporting their relatives back home, often facing discrimination and exploitation. Thousands of Filipinos mourned domestic servant […]
Recognition in HR management:
George was an exceptionally talented skilled worker employed in a big automobile industry. He used innovative machining methods and showed very high production in his work. He earned quick promotions and was soon made officer in charge of production of one of the workshop units. The management was extremely happy with his performance […]
Effects of Outsourcing IT Positions to Low Cost Countries
BACKGROUND: Off shoring – the transfer of high wage U.S. jobs to lower cost overseas locations especially in Banking Industry is enabled by improved communications technologies and driven by the desire of corporations to establish a business presence in potentially lucrative foreign markets as well as to take advantage of the lower costs of production […]
Little Known Weapons Of Mass Destruction Threat During Lebanon War
A well informed source in the Israeli intelligence community, who cannot be identified, says the Israeli air force raids, following the July 12 Hezbollah attack on an IDF border patrol, were aimed first of all at "Hezbollah’s strategic weapons’ secret locations." The source added that this initial goal did not include "ordinary" short and medium […]