Helping Women Opt In. As many women know, once they take even a short break from the workforce, getting back in can be extremely difficult. Here are some ways employers can help. New Survey Shows Time's a Wastin'—Workers Goof Off More than Two Hours a Day. Nearly 45% of respondents to an AOL/Salary.com survey cite personal Internet use as their favorite time-wasting activity, with socializing with co-workers a distant second place at 23.4%.

Additional HR/Training Articles of Interest—Tips on Attracting and Keeping the Best Employees:

• Lunching and Learning—A Perfect Combination. Lunchtime programs are an effective way to inform, educate and reward employees—all at the same time.

• Latest Research Shows Positive ROI for Employee Development Programs. Retirement of the Baby Boomers could cause labor shortages and knowledge gaps for organizations who don’t develop current employees.

• Why People Like Their Jobs—An Unscientific Poll. Yvonne La Rose asked a random sampling of people what they liked about their jobs. She found out that money was high on their list.

• Creating a Mentoring Culture. There’s no question that mentoring is good business. A new book examines the key elements in creating an effective program as well as a culture that supports it.

• Security First. How to Keep Your Workplace Safe from Without and Within. Security is everyone’s job. Here are some common sense tips for safeguarding your employees and systems.

• Six Types of Interview Questions and When to Use Them. Useful tips to help you in your next prospective employee interview.

• HR's Journey to Transformation. Many organizations are now reevaluating their approach to HR. From the Human Resources Institute, here are some of the options to consider.

• Avoid Labor Problems with a Strategic Communications Plan. The best way to foster employee satisfaction and loyalty is by implementing an effective, ongoing communications plan between management and employees.

• Advice for Trainers: Set the Right Example. Here are some ways trainers can make learning an ongoing part of their lives.