Present Trends Main
New Research Study Examines How Leaders Spend Their TimeResults indicate company performance increases when more time is spent on non-job roles
The Business of Health - The Health of BusinessHealth concerns such as chronic diseases, HIV/AIDS and access to healthcare are having a major impact on businesses.
The Job Journey Program Participant Turns Down Golf Scholarship, Wins Rotary Club ScholarshipTeacher's Assistant Desirae Zine starts out as a bystander in transitional skills training class, and learns essential skills for college and career
Lucas Group Reports Fiscal Year 2006 Second Quarter Revenue ResultsRevenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 were $16.2 million, a 26.9 percent increase from $12.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2005.
New MassMutual survey identifies common pitfalls, best practices of family businessesGetting into business with family sure sounds appealing – until family fun morphs into family feuds.
The Conference Board Finds That The Recession Did Not Substantially Alter Institutional Investment Despite Severe Losses Across Virtually All Asset Classes, The Conference Board
Finds That The Recession Did Not Substantially Alter Institutional Investment Strategies
Innovation Strong Despite RecessionInnovation Strong Despite Recession: Human Resource Executive® Magazine
Receives Record Number of Entries for Annual Awards
Winners of Top HR and Top Training Products to Be Recognized at
Luncheon During HR Technology® Conference
IN DEPTH OF RECESSION, AMERICAN BUSINESSES CONFIRM VALUE OF CORPORATE CITIZENSHIPIN DEPTH OF RECESSION, AMERICAN BUSINESSES CONFIRM VALUE OF CORPORATE
CITIZENSHIP
Over-C To Launch Free Hosted Near Field Communication SoftwareOn Thursday 20th August, a glittering event held in London's prestigious Altitude 360 in Millbank Tower was attended by the industry's key representatives in anticipation of being the first to hear exclusive pre-launch information from Over-C and about the future of NFC.
It's Not The Economy: It's Your Selling PatternsBuyers buy using their own buying patterns. Unfortunately, sellers lose a lot of business by using their own selling patterns: if the seller’s selling patterns don’t match the buyer’s buying patterns, there will be no sale, regardless of the proximity of the seller’s solution to the buyer’s need.
STRATEGIC WORKFORCE PLANNING ENABLES SMARTER HR DECISIONSThe Conference Board Highlights Four Businesses That Got it Right
CompareHRIS.com Plans to Make HR Software Selection FunYes, you read that correctly. Over the next six months, CompareHRIS.com will be holding a number of cash prize contests to reward their site's visitors.
Computershare clients sweep top honours at Global Equity Organization AwardsComputershare (ASX:CPU) is delighted to announce that two of its clients were awarded prestigious accolades at the 2009 Global Equity Organization Awards in Paris yesterday. Shell and Logica both walked away with top awards for outstanding share plans.
Enwisen Makes JMP Securities 'Hot 100' List of Best Privately Held Software CompaniesEnwisen, Inc., the leading vendor of SaaS-based software that helps employers improve the delivery of HR services while reducing the costs, has been named to “The Hot 100 – The Best Privately Held Software Companies” published annually by JMP Securities. This software industry overview, released on May 4, 2009, cited Enwisen’s industry-leading solutions that enable employers and outsourcers to deliver vital HR communications and services to employees and dependents 24x7 via the web.
HR.com Launches Partnership Program with NEBSHR.com and NEBS Canada today announced a partnership program that offers Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses comprehensive access to valuable human resources services usually only available to larger companies with a human resources department. The program also offers HR.com Canadian Premier Members discounts on NEBS products and services.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR IHRIMS GLOBAL FORUMOne-day Educational Event is July 16
World’s Premier HR Technology Conference Unveils 2009 Agenda Chicago’s McCormick Place THE Place to Be in September for Latest
Trends
Aflac Tops the Global Insurance Industry for Reputation Reputation Institute Says Aflac Among Top 50 Reputable Companies Around the World
HR.com publishes Savings and Value Survival Guide offering discounts of over $300,000 in productsHR.com has just released its premier Savings and Value Survival Guide, containing over 300 coupons offering significant discounts or free products and services that will assist HR professionals in their day-to-day activities, as well as save money on products and services that they may already use or need to run their business.
HR.com publishes Savings and Value Survival Guide offering discounts of over $300,000 in products and services from over 300 suppliers
SHRM Launches Inaugural Blog for Its 2009 Annual ConferenceSocial media component added to help HR professionals stay connected and informed
HR Strategy: Business Focused Individually CentredElsevier is pleased to announce the publication of Paul Kearn's HR Strategy: Business Focused Individually Centred. This book addresses the two key themes of translating business strategy into a workable, measurable HR strategy while simultaneously tapping into the needs and motivations of individual employees in order to unleash their maximum value.
Strapped Companies Looking to Get More From HR Technology Companies Continue to Explore Web 2.0, Social Networking
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR IHRIM’S 2009 CONFERENCE & TECHNOLOGY EXPODiscover real-world solutions, timely ideas and innovative perspectives from human resources (HR) and HR information management’s sharpest minds at the International Association for Human Resources Information Management’s (IHRIM) 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition.
Outright.com Teams Up With oDesk.com, Millions of Self-Employed to Save Time (And Money!)The Only Free Online Bookkeeping Resource for the Self-Employed Partners with Marketplace for Online Workteams to Make Running Your Own Business Easier
SURESCRIPTS NAMES HARRY TOTONIS AS CEOFormer MasterCard Advisors Services Chief, Booz Allen Senior Partner
to Lead Nationwide E-Prescribing Network
Infohrm Claims Workforce Planning Leadership Crown Against Leading CompetitorsHRchitect “Beauty Pageant” Demonstrates How Infohrm Solves Organizations’ Workforce Planning Challenges
THE CONFERENCE BOARD LAUNCHES YOURBRAINatWORK.ORG IN TIME FOR BRAIN AWARENESS WEEKRight on time for Brain Awareness Week beginning today, The Conference Board, the global business research and membership organization, and the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives announced the launch of YourBrainatWork.org, a new, publicly accessible, interactive, online tool which promotes brain-healthy activities for employees of all ages.
HR.com introduces Savings and Survival Book with over $30,000 in value for HR ProfessionalsHR.com will be publishing a Savings and Survival Book, which will be available April 15, 2009. The book will include coupons from over 250 vendors with a total value in excess of $30,000 in savings, representing products that are used every day in the workforce.
Peter Hart Adds Another Title to his Repertoire: HRO Superstar 2009A familiar face to the HRO Superstar award, Peter Hart wins the title as one of North America's top HR providers for the sixth year.
Knowledge Infusion Provides Strategic Direction at the HR.com Employers of Excellence Conference Knowledge Infusion will present three live sessions including: The Value of HR, HCM Investors Overview, and HCM Investors Panel -Trends and Impacts, at the Employers of Excellence conference and the inaugural HCM Investors Forum
ALCAN PACKAGING PROMOTES FRISCH TO EXPANDED ROLEHuman Resources VP Diane Frisch Expands Responsibilities to Global Pharma Packaging Division
Verified Person launches green I-9 Verification ServiceVerified Person announces its product to handle all I-9 workflow needs from completion to retention. The best part is, it's great for your green policy.
Most HR Buyers Turn to Internet First When Seeking Products and Services,Says New HRmarketer.com Latest trend report covers increased use of Internet, Web 2.0 and social networking technologies
HRmarketer Trends Survey: HR Buyers Turn to Internet FirstMost HR Buyers Turn to Internet First When Seeking Products and Services, Says New HRmarketer.com Survey
Latest trend report covers increased use of Internet, Web 2.0 and social networking technologies
Learn What HR Systems Will Support in the Next DecadeWould you like to identify what human resources (HR) tools and systems will be needed over the next decade? Or how to keep abreast of the rapid changes taking place in HR management?
New Buyers’ Report Examines 2008 Purchasing Trends of HR ExecutivesAnnual survey from HRmarketer.com offers fresh insights to help HR vendors reach decision makers
SMEAD UNVEILS RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HUMAN RESOURCESNew Software Designed for HR Professionals Who Want a Single Easy-to-Use Solution for Tracking, Managing and Securing their Critical Records.
Family Culture Facilitating 31-Year Rapid Growth SAS China Awarded as “The Best Employers of Chinese IT Industry”
NuView Launches Redesigned WebsiteA "New Look" for NuView!
Ting! Author Arupa Tesolin's New Book To "Spark" Innovation & Creative PowerHot on the heels of her international business book success "Ting! A Surprising Way to Listen to Intuition & Do Business Better" author Arupa Tesolin's new book "Spark - Raise Your Mind to the Power of Infinity & Create Anything" arouses curiosity about the conscious science of creating.
The Conference Board Names General Counsel and Corporate SecretarySophia A. Muirhead has been named General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at The Conference Board, Inc., the global business research and membership organization. In her new role, Muirhead will be responsible for, among other things, corporate matters and board processes for the Trustees of The Conference Board.
District 53 Toastmasters Sets April 9th As Human Resource Professionals DayDistrict 53 Toastmasters, covering all of Connecticut, parts of Eastern NY state, and Western Massachusetts, has named April 9th, 2008 "Human Resource Professionals Day" to acknowledge human resource (HR) professionals for their critical role in the workplace.
IHRIM FORMS FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONIN HUMAN RESOURCE IHRIM FORMS FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONIN HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Do You Trust Your Human Resources Department Survey Chart Your Course International conducted an
online survey about how people perceive their Human Resources departments.
The survey asked individuals to answer the question, "Do you trust your HR
department?" They were also asked to evaluate if the HR department cares
more about employees or management.
EBS On Line and Ascentis Corporation, announced today that they have mergedEBS On Line, a sophisticated payroll processing service provider, and Ascentis Corporation, a market leader in easy-to-use human resource management systems (HRMS) based in Bellevue, Washington, announced today that they have merged. The companies will operate under the Ascentis name.
BAIRD NAMED TO FORTUNE’S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR LISTFor the fifth consecutive year, Baird has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, a prominent annual ranking of top U.S. companies based on workplace attributes and employee feedback. Baird, an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm, ranked 39 this year.
Aruspex Helps Australian Mining Industry Ensure a Steady Workforce “Heartbeat”Mining Industry Skills Centre gathers insights from CAPTure software for industry’s “Heartbeat Project,” now expanding across Australia
"OSCARS FOR BUSINESS" ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES IN SIXTH ANNUAL AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS Business Awards Seeking Best U.S. Companies, Executives; Adds Best Environmental Responsibility Program Category
HighRoads Acquires MHS Advisors HR Advisory Experts Help Organizations Develop and Execute Strategies for Delivering HR Services
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched on December 12-13th, 2007
The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World - 600 Word ReviewThe Age of Speed challenges the notion that our lives are too frenetic by illustrating why the ability to harness the power of speed is, in fact, the solution for those who seek a less stressful, less busy, and more balanced life. Find out more. Read this review.
The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World - 300 Word ReviewThe Age of Speed challenges the notion that our lives are too frenetic by illustrating why the ability to harness the power of speed is, in fact, the solution for those who seek a less stressful, less busy, and more balanced life. Find out more. Read this review.
The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World and catch up on the industry buzz.
The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now WorldEnjoy this complete review of The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World.
Even Managers Agree that Telecommuting Can WorkFPC Workplace Web Poll Data indicates that 85 percent of the American workforce believes that telecommuting is a great workplace trend. Interestingly, when broken down by seniority, the same feelings hold. "More and more companies across different industries are open to telecommuting situations. It's a way to attract or retain top employees," said FPC CEO & President Ron Herzog.
IHRIM’s Flagship Bi-Monthly Publication, IHRIM.link, Now Available Online IHRIM members and subscribers can now enjoy the IHRIM.link magazine in the printed format and in the new online searchable format – one more reason why IHRIM continues to be, after more than 25 years, the leading association for knowledge, education and solutions supporting human capital management.
Human Resource Planning Society Launches People & StrategyThe Next Generation of the Leading Source of Knowledge and Information Connecting People to Business Strategy
The Human Resource Planning Society has announced that its highly regarded journal, Human Resource Planning, will become People & Strategy in 2008.
New Online Sales Force Assessment Tool from Employee Continuum Helps Pinpoint Best Sales HiresEasy-to-use sales talent profiler delivers insightful intelligence that helps companies define ideal hiring profile for top salespeople.
HRmarketer Webinar to Highlight 'Marketing to HR' with Traditional and Web 2.0 Integrated StrategiesHow to create a successful marketing and PR strategy that generates more visibility, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals December 12-13th, 2007HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference designed for HR professionals, including specialists in Benefits, Sourcing, HRO, Compensation, Incentives, Training, Consumer Directed Healthcare and Staffing. Attendance is complimentary for all HR Professionals.
Penn State Online Human Resources and Employment Relations Master's Degree Opens for ApplicationsPenn State announced today that their new online master's degree in human resources and employment relations (HRER) is accepting applications for the summer 2008 semester. The online master's degree program is centered on the growing challenges of hiring and retaining talented employees, managing complex benefit plans, and staying up-to-date with labor laws and employment relations trends. The HRER degree allows busy human resources professionals to stay employed while earning an education that can advance their careers. Students can choose a concentration that best meets their professional goals: benefits and compensation; employment and labor law; labor and collective bargaining; or staffing, training and development.
The Office Holiday Party; Career Catapult or Career Killer?Avoid booze, BlackBerrys and barbequed ribs, advises on-line career site, WallStJobs.com.
The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals
December 12-13th, 2007
Greater Ann Arbor Society for Human Resource Management Unum’s annual Landscape of Long Term Care looks at sales trends in group market
How to Hire Entertainment for your Corporate Holiday PartyNational corporate entertainer reveals the simple steps to hiring great entertainment for your corporate holiday party. Follow these guidelines and feel confident and secure that you will have an outstanding corporate event.
JobApp Network Names Board of DirectorsJobApp Network Names Board of Directors: Strong Company Building Experience and Growth Expertise Selected
Global Manufacturer Uses CareerTV Recruitment Videos To Give An Edge To Their Hiring Process"It is a perfect way for us to push out our message in an appealing way to the millennium generation," says Maureen Crawford, Manager of Talent Acquisition at OSRAM SYLVANIA. As the recruitment market becomes more competitive, increasing numbers of employers are starting to brand themselves using video.
HRWatch Announces Most Frequently Downloaded Articles from Human Resource Magazines & Journals HRWatch, one of the largest publishers of Human Resource newsletters for HR management and staff, announced the most downloaded HR articles through the first half of 2007. Recipients of the controlled circulation newsletters receive Human Resource articles from top HR magazines and journals, customized in email format, to increase productivity and career enhancement within their organizations. The list of the most frequently downloaded HR articles is a snapshot of what topics are top-of-mind for corporate Human Resource executives.
HRN Management Group Named 82nd Fastest Growing Utah Company by MWCNThe MountainWest Capital Network named HRN Management Group as the 82nd fastest growing company in Utah. The 2007 Utah 100 Awards, honoring the 100 fastest growing Utah-based businesses, were presented at a luncheon on October 22 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT. This is the second consecutive year HRN has been named to the Utah 100.
Vonage Selects Halogen SoftwareNew solution to streamline employee performance and talent management across organization.
Hudson Highland Group Reports 2007 Third Quarter Financial Results Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Globoforce Ranked No. 12 in Deloitte Technology Fast 50Company’s Growth Attributed to Growing Demand for Global Employee Recognition Programs Among Global 2000 Corporations.
New Report Shows Where HR and Benefits Suppliers Spent Their Marketing and PR Dollars in 2007Survey results examine marketing and PR activities most important to HR suppliers, and how they measure lead-generation success.
HRN Management Group Named 82nd FastestGrowing Utah Company by MountainWest Capital Network
Achilles Group Offers New Report on Benefits of HR Shared ServicesCompanies that do not proactively improve people performance cannot compete effectively with larger competitors. Weekly if not daily, situations arise for small businesses where HR Shared Services would make a huge impact in terms of saving managers and executives time and headache. Achilles Group offers a new report on the benefits of HR Shared Services for small and medium businesses.
HireAbility.com Launches New Era in Recruiter Social NetworkingHireAbility.com Launches New Era in Recruiter Social Networking; HireAbility's New Business Model Will Change the Way Staffing Professionals Think about Online Networking
New Human Resources E-Newsletter, Website - HR Viewpoints Delivers Views HR Professionals Can UseEmpyrean Management Group, Inc. announces today the launch of HR Viewpoints, a free new email newsletter and website written by HR professionals for HR Professionals.
Aruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce’s FutureAruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce’s Future With Personalized “No Change Future State” Reports
Demographic profiles plot turnover trends, retirement scenarios, and measure labor force projections
ARMA International Unveils Records Management Core CompetenciesARMA International is pleased to announce the availability of the long-awaited RIM Core Competencies. The release of the publication was announced at a special session during the ARMA International 52nd Annual Conference & Expo in Baltimore, Oct. 7.
Trojan Technologies Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS SuiteLeading water treatment technology company chooses GeoExpress™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service.
New Jersey Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-seven percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Rise of Employer Branding Videos Signals Sweeping Changes in RecruitingCareerTV experts say new multimedia approach will change how employers compete for talent.
LinkedIn’s 14 Million Members Can Now Include Professional Photo within their Online ProfileNew Feature is Appealing to Many Who Remember Faces More Easily than Names
2007 California Employment Law Update: Conference Prepares Employers for New ChangesThe Employer Resource Institute (http://www.ca-answers.com) is pleased to announce the second annual California Employment Law Update conference at the Claremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley, California on December 10-12, 2007. This exclusive conference for California employers and human resource professionals is sponsored by the same people who produce the award-winning California Employment Law Answers. Attendees will get the latest California-specific updates on new laws and cases, including real-world best practices tips, from the state's leading employment experts.
HRmarketer.com to Introduce Social Networking, RSS Feed Capabilities and HR Blog DatabaseNew Functionality and Features will appear in early 2008
Strategic Workforce Planning Addresses Talent Shortage as a Board-Level MatterAruspex’s CAPTure software and consulting services align with corporate business strategies, unlike those with operational focus
Joslin Rowe Reports Increase in Senior HR Roles in the CitySenior HR professionals in London's financial services sector are more in demand than ever before reports HR recruitment agency, Joslin Rowe.
Dr. Carolyn Brancato of The Conference Board Named to The Directorship 100Dr. Carolyn Kay Brancato, Director of The Conference Board Governance Center and Directors’ Institute, has been named to the Directorship 100, a list of the most influential individuals in corporate governance.
MicroTek Named to First-Ever List of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing BusinessesMicroTek ranked #2,481 on the 2007 Inc. 5000 with 141% revenue growth between 2003 and 2006.
Numerous Awards Showcase iCIMS’ Reputation for ExcellenceSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS) leader, iCIMS, announced several recent awards for the organization today
NAS Recruitment Communications Celebrates 60th AnniversaryNAS Recruitment Communications is pleased to announce that today is the company's 60th year in business. Special celebrations to honor the milestone event are scheduled to happen today in all 38 offices throughout the US and Canada.
10 Essential Negotiating Skills for HR ManagersJim Camp shares tips on how to work with your hidden negotiating skills.
The Upside: The 7 Strategies for Turning Big Threats into Growth Breakthroughs - 600 Word ReviewThe Upside describes and analyzes seven major kinds of strategic risk that threaten the business designs of most companies. The book’s goal is to help managers at all levels adopt the mindset that “strategy is risk management” and to start operating under a sustainable value creating paradigm. Find out more. Read this review.
The Upside: The 7 Strategies for Turning Big Threats into Growth Breakthroughs - 300 Word ReviewThe Upside describes and analyzes seven major kinds of strategic risk that threaten the business designs of most companies. The book’s goal is to help managers at all levels adopt the mindset that “strategy is risk management” and to start operating under a sustainable value creating paradigm. Find out more. Read this review.
The Upside: The 7 Strategies for Turning Big Threats into Growth BreakthroughsEnjoy this complete review of The Upside: The 7 Strategies for Turning Big Threats into Growth Breakthroughs.
The Upside: The 7 Strategies for Turning Big Threats into Growth Breakthroughs - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of The Upside: The 7 Strategies for Turning Big Threats into Growth Breakthroughs and catch up on the industry buzz.
The Strategy Paradox: Why Committing to Success Leads to Failure - 600 Word ReviewThe Strategy Paradox explains that many of the strategies which lead to business success are the same strategies which can lead to business disaster. Most successful businesses result from strong strategic commitments, but if the future turns out differently than predicted, a firm may have committed to the wrong things. Find out more. Read this review.
The Strategy Paradox: Why Committing to Success Leads to Failure - 300 Word ReviewThe Strategy Paradox explains that many of the strategies which lead to business success are the same strategies which can lead to business disaster. Most successful businesses result from strong strategic commitments, but if the future turns out differently than predicted, a firm may have committed to the wrong things. Find out more. Read this review.
The Strategy Paradox: Why Committing to Success Leads to FailureEnjoy this complete review of The Strategy Paradox: Why Committing to Success Leads to Failure.