Scripps named ´Best Employer for Workers Over 50´ by AARPScripps Health is once again named as one of 50 Best Employer for Workers Over 50 nationwide, ranked by AARP.
Hewitt Associates and Löneanalyser join forces to create comprehensive HR consulting capability in Nordic regionHewitt Associates, a global human resources services company, has announced that it is merging with Löneanalyser, Sweden´s leading compensation consultancy, to create Hewitt Löneanalyser AB.
iCIMS Ranks 193 on Inc. 500 List of America´s Fastest-Growing CompaniesSoftware-as-a-Service Provider Attributes Growth to Continued Focus on Customer Support
Ability and TenacityMy work in accommodating those with physical disabilities began in the 1990s, writes Yvonne LaRose.
Management In Real Life: Real Business PeopleHere we go again. Another diatribe about how the human resource department can become like other, more successful, overhead functions. ´Kind of drives you crazy, doesn´t it? asks Kevin Herring.
Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy these three reviews and catch up on the industry buzz.
Business-Programs.com Suggests Need for Trained Human Resource ProfessionalsA recent report generated by educational resource Business-Programs.com revealed that "how to fire someone" is the number one topic for the Web site from January to August 2006. With Ford, Kodak, Qwest Communications, and AOL making significant cuts in employment this year, the importance of knowledgeable and qualified human resources people to properly and legally terminate employment is escalating.
The Forum for Shared Governance Appoints Dr. Beth A. Brooks to Advisory BoardBeth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, CHE, and Senior Partner at JWT Employment Communications, one of the world´s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has been appointed to the Forum for Shared Governance Advisory Board, a clearing house for promoting and distributing research about shared governance and other organizational improvements that assist in the empowerment of nurses and other health care professionals in their workplace.
Maximize Benefits Plan Value with 10 Point EvaluationCFOs and human resources (HR) professionals are under pressure to create a benefits plan that encourages retention, aids recruitment and effectively utilizes company and employee funds. Grizzaffi Darby, one of the largest benefits consultants in Texas, recently released the white paper "10 Evaluation Points for a Quality Benefits Plan: A how-to guide for reducing costs and increasing value" to identify the most effective areas to audit and optimize a benefits plan.
Ninth House, Inc. Launches Retaining Talent Solution SuiteLeadership and management development company assists organizations with engaging employees and reducing employee attrition rates through effective management training.
See the Future at SumTotal Systems' User ConferenceAnnual High-Tech Event Highlights the 'Value in the Connection'
Social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook are amongst the most popular sites on-line, espHRmarketer Community Demonstrates Mastery in Online MarketingResearch report explores industry use of Marketing 2.0, PR 2.0 tactics.
Kenexa Announces Formation of Research InstituteFormer President and CEO of Gantz Wiley Research, Jack W. Wiley, Ph.D., to lead Kenexa Research Institute
Outsourcing Center´s Ten-Year Study Reveals What Makes Outsourcing SucceedNominations Now Being Accepted for Outsourcing Excellence Awards
New Research Reveals Top Six Drivers for Business Success and #1 Underused AreaeePulse, Michigan Ross School of Business Leadership Pulse Study, reports current energy data.
HR Search Firm Announces the Appointment of Deborah P. Maske to Managing Director, Chicago OfficeHR Search Firm announces the appointment of Deborah P. Maske to Managing Director, Chicago office.
Today's Staffing Performance Ranked High in Client SurveyCandidate Quality and Customer Service Results Reinforce Overall Satisfaction Ratings; Ninety-Three Percent of Respondents Would Recommend Todays to Another Company.
Ceridian names John Whisner regional vice president of sales for East Coast sales marketCeridian (www.myceridian.com), a leader in managed human resource outsourcing solutions, has named John Whisner regional vice president of sales for Ceridian´s East Coast region, which markets HR/Payroll products to the entire East Coast, from New England to Florida.
Parity on Recruitment Drive for New Business Wins and OpportunitiesParity has begun a major recruitment drive for IT staff to support new wins and opportunities in Utilities, MOD and Government sectors for Programme and Project Managers, Consultants, Business Analysts, and IT Specialists.
Dubai Presents an "Extremely Attractive Option" as a Finance & Accounting Outsourcing DestinationFAO Research, Inc. Predicts That Dubai Will Not Be a "Hidden Jewel" For Much Longer
Online Immigration Solution Simplifies the PERM Application ProcessNew functionality enables clients to manage labor certification process in compliance with government regulations
David Ulrich, HR Expert, Keynote Speaker at CAI´s January 2007 Conference on HR Best Practices in Raleigh, NCDavid Ulrich, renowned Human Resources (HR) expert, is the keynote speaker for CAI´s HR Management Conference scheduled for January 29-30, 2007 in Raleigh, NC.
Personnel Decisions International Expands its global teamDr. Feng Li joins PDI´s Shanghai office as a senior consultant
Weblog Featuring Odd Jobs PremieresTo help people find unique occupations, journalist Jade Walker has launched Eccentric Employment (http://www.jadedwritings.com/eccentric), a frequently updated Weblog of unusual, strange and interesting job opportunities.
The Cutting Edge in Recruiting: Treat Candidates Like Human BeingsThe results of the Staffing.org Second Quarter Staffing Index Survey are in, and at least from the perspective of job seekers and employees, things are not going well. The word from job seekers is clear: the cutting edge for recruiters and HR is without a doubt better candidate care. More than 80 percent of respondents were unhappy with their interview experiences. Two-thirds were dissatisfied with ongoing and follow-up communications, and again, two-thirds were dissatisfied with the recruiting function of hiring organizations.
On Demand Technologies Implements eContinuum´s Overture Solution to Hire Expanding Sales ForceeContinuum, a leading provider of HR Technology solutions for attracting and hiring salespeople, announced today that On Demand Technologies, a leading provider of digital printing solutions, has gone live with eContinuum´s Overture application for the evaluation and selection of its growing sales force.
Robert Besancenez has joined the St. Louis office of Buck Consultants as a Director in the Health and Welfare Practice.Besancenez joins Buck from Huntleigh McGehee, a regional brokerage firm, where he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Analyst. Prior to that, he was a Senior Consultant with Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
"ENGAGING HEARTS AND MINDS," a conference featuring outstanding results and best practices in employee retention and engagement from leading organizations, will be held in Las Vegas, NV October 24th through 27th by Career Systems International.The conference is being held in partnership with HR.com and will run concurrently with their fifth annual "Employers of Excellence" conference.
The Ultimate Summit - Employee EngagementThere are strong parallels between what it takes to summit at high altitude and achieving employee engagement within an organization,writes Kevin Sheridan.
Poison ApplesCharlie Wonderlic writes on how to deal with poisonous employees before they infect the whole staff.
BlessingWhite Study Warns a 'Perfect Storm' May Be Brewing for Leaders of Technical ProfessionalsThe latest workplace survey by global consulting firm BlessingWhite indicates that leaders of today´s most highly skilled employees may be in danger of not delivering the results their employers need.
Buck Consultants Survey Finds Higher Salary Increases Expected in 2007Buck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world´s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, announced today the results of a national survey of U.S. employers on compensation planning.
Cytiva Announces Strategic Partnership with Batrus Hollweg InternationalNew Partnership Lets SonicRecruit Clients Prescreen Candidates With BHI´s Predictive Employee Assessments
Brandon Regional Health Authority Chooses QHR SoftwareQHR Software Inc. is pleased to announce its newest customer, Brandon Regional Health Authority (Brandon RHA). Brandon RHA has selected QHR's software product, Quadrant HR
TM, to streamline human resources, payroll and staff scheduling and better manage the growing complexity of its workforce.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Raises $11.7 Million in Financing Led by FTVenturesIntrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, announced today that it has closed an $11.7 million funding round.
Ceridian names Chris O´Grady area vice president of sales forCeridian (www.myceridian.com), a leader in managed human resource outsourcing solutions, has named Chris O´Grady area vice president of sales for its mid-Atlantic sales market, which includes southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Yoh Joins SAP's World-Class Partnership CommunitySAP ® Services Partner designation brings value to SAP customers, whowill now have access to Yoh's high-impact talent pool of consultantsin SAP ® applications
Atlas World Group announces scholarship winnersThree $4,000 scholarships awarded to children of employees in the Atlas family
Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of BigEnjoy this complete review of Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big.
Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big - 300 word reviewIn Small Giants, author Bo Burlingham profiles companies that are setting new standards for excellence, not necessarily as the backbone of the American economy, but as businesses that produce great products and services and help make significant contributions to their communities, while staying true to their values and quality of life. Find out more. Read this review.
Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big - 600 word reviewIn Small Giants, author Bo Burlingham profiles companies that are setting new standards for excellence, not necessarily as the backbone of the American economy, but as businesses that produce great products and services and help make significant contributions to their communities, while staying true to their values and quality of life. Find out more. Read this review.
Watch Your Mouth in the WorkplaceAre you in compliance with the federal Anti-Cursing and Profanity in the Workplace Act? OK, before you call your lawyer asking why she hasn´t told you about this federal law, there´s no such beast. But is cursing or profanity something that you should have on your radar? From M. Lee Smith.
Florida Employers Encouraged to Participate in SalarySurveyOnline.com Benchmarking SurveysEffective Resources, Inc. is conducting its sixth annual benchmarking survey of salary, wages and benefits offered by Florida employers via their secure survey website,SalarySurveyOnline.com.
LeaderSource CEO Kevin Cashman to Pen Regular Column for Forbes.com"Consult Cashman" advice column debuts Monday as part of new Leadership channel.
Hundreds of Employee Survey Questionnaire Items in New e-Guidebook from Performance ProgramsEmployee survey question guidebook available for first time in both e-book and print formats. Contains 700 employee survey questions on morale, satisfaction, employee engagement, diversity and fairness, ethics, communications, management, co-workers, teamwork, and more.
Hilton Reinforces Link Between Staff Loyalty and e-learningFor the second year running, global hotel group, Hilton, part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, has proved that there is a link between employee development and reduced staff turnover.
Student´s Choice: Best Recruiters Named in WetFeet´s 8th Annual Student SurveyMcKinsey, BCG and Bain lead top 10.
Rapid Growth in Telecom & VoIP Employment OpportunitiesExplosive growth in the Telecom Industry, particularly the VoIP sector, is creating attractive employment opportunities.
Working Advantage Draws Thousands to Website with June Birthday CelebrationWeek-long event for employee discount program provider draws thousands of unique visitors with raffles, special discounts and giveaways.
The Web of Inclusion: Building an Organization for Everyone - 300 word reviewThe Web of Inclusion stresses how companies are being challenged to reconfigure so they can take advantage of innovative technologies more effectively and be more responsive to vastly expanded markets. Find out more. Read this review.
Global Supply Chain Dwindles as U.S. in "Red Ocean" Rivalry for Best and Brightest TalentIndian nationals are concerned that foreign companies using their talent are causing a "Brain Drain" impeding their own domestic products´ time-to-market.
HRchitect Greatly Expands Client Base During First Half of 2006August 10, 2006 -- HRchitect, the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) consulting services firm, and the market leader in Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Talent Management Systems (TMS) consulting, continues to demonstrate its leadership position by signing a significant number of client engagements in the first half of 2006.
ExcellerateHRO Named Top HR Provider by International Outsourcing OrganizationExcellerateHRO was selected as a Top HR Provider, a list of the world´s premier HR outsourcing service providers established by the IAOP (International Association of Outsourcing Professionals).
KNOWLEDGE FACTOR TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OFRegulatory Compliance and Training in Best Practices
are the Centerpiece of Knowledge Factor's Offering
From A Declining Engineering Industry To Opportunities and DreamsIn most places today the engineering industry is being reduced by overseas competitors/suppliers. The people within it feel trapped and afraid of the unknown future. This is a short story from an engineer's journey from redundancy to coming out of the other end, and running a business.
New Tools Available to Help Improve Employee Retention and Reduce Employee TurnoverEmployeeRetention.com, an Amherst, NY human resource consulting firm, introduces two new tools to help companies reduce employee turnover.
Group Clique, Bombarded with the Resumes of Those Looking for EmployementNewly launched website, groupclique.com is reporting an average now of about 20 resumes submitted per day, and not enough employers posting jobs to keep up with the demand.
Postal Service transforms human resources to meet the demands of the information ageQuick, easy and convenient not just for customers anymore
Announcing Leading Technical ProfessionalsTM - A New Leadership Development Process from BlessingWhite Targeted for Today´s Most Important LeadersGlobal consulting firm BlessingWhite announces the launch of Leading Technical Professionals
TM. For nearly two decades BlessingWhite´s Technical Leadership program was the business world´s premier leadership development process for managers of highly skilled employees such as IT professionals, software developers, engineers, scientists, and financial analysts. Leading Technical Professionals builds on this legacy with new workplace research, updated content, an exciting, revamped workshop experience, and brand-new online tools.
High Tech Leadership Certification Program Starts Sept. 7 in RTPThe High Tech Leadership Certification Program Starts Sept. 7 in RTP, and is an 8-Day Program for Aspiring and Experienced Technical and Scientific Leaders on Management and Strategy.
Has Your HR Manager Got What It Takes? HR Daily Advisor Lists the 9 Essential Skills of HR SuccessThe 9 essential skills for HR management success are listed by BLR editors in their new free daily HR newsletter, HR Daily Advisor.
Asparity Quantifies Health Care Consumer BehaviorEmployees Use Decision Support to Choose New Products During Annual Enrollment
HRmarketer.com Adds Blogs to Extensive Media Outlet DatabaseHuman Resource Blog Listings to Inform, Expand Customer´ Marketing PR Efforts. HRmarketer.com, the premier marketing and media visibility service for the human resource industry, today announced the addition of human resource and HR-related blogs to its comprehensive media outlets database.
Surveys Uncover Clues to Workers With a New Attitude Want Loyal Employees? Make Sure They Get Some Satisfaction Surveys Offer Insight Into Employees´ OpinionsIn an age where ruthless corporate competitiveness has stolen the business spotlight, it´s refreshing to discover that corporations aren´t just interested in taking care of their customers; they want to take good care of their employees as well. With employee loyalty floundering in recent years, companies are scrambling to maintain the best talent. One effective way that businesses are responding to their workers is the employee satisfaction survey, a barometer that defines the needs, attitudes and demands of today´s employees.
Newmerix Launches Automate!TMChange for PeopleSoft Change Control Software Completes Newmerix´s Suite of Enterprise Application Lifecycle Management and Compliance Software
iCIMS and HRchitect Announce Strategic AllianceGlobal Provider of Hiring Management Solutions Partners with Systems Integration Specialist to Offer Enhanced Technical Consulting Services
SPECTRUM appoints new executive vice president and COOSPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corp. announced that Matt Keitlen will assume the position of executive vice president and COO on Sept. 1, 2006.
Interior Decorator Voted Most Fun JobWhen asked, "Which of these jobs do you think would be the most fun?" nearly 40% of respondents voted for interior decorating in a survey at LearningAndLife.com (http://www.learningandlife.com), which features career tips, education advice and school listings. Next came fashion merchandising (23%), followed by video game design (21%), and trailed by professional chef (16%). This parallels growing consumer interest in design and home improvement shows.
Randy Tyson and Will Whittle have joined Buck Consultants' Personalized & Electronic Communication group as Directors.Tyson is located in Washington, D.C. and Whittle is located in Sandy, Utah.
New Career Management Web Site LaunchedCareerCrafter
TM has launched its new web site featuring tools, career consulting services and resources for everyone interested in having a fulfilling career.
Human Capital Institute and Batrus Hollweg International Announce AgreementThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Batrus Hollweg International (BHI), a leading human capital consulting firm specializing in Talent Gauging
TM, announced today that BHI will support HCI initiatives as a global underwriter, helping bring the latest human capital education, metrics, and tools to leading corporations.
Alan Vorchheimer has joined the New York office of Buck Consultants as Principal in the Retirement practice.Vorchheimer returns to Buck from Ernst & Young, where he served as Principal in the Human Capital Practice. He previously served with Buck Consultants from 1992 to 1999. His expertise includes HR process redesign, outsourcing, vendor selection, HR risk management assessment, and new business development.
Broadview Networks Customer Care Centers Receive Center of Excellence DistinctionCertification Awarded for Effectiveness and Efficiency in Interacting with Customers
Hired on Experience, Fired on PersonalityNew TalentPen whitepaper explores impact of personality on new hire performance.
Roundtable Brings Together Leading Organizations for Networking and Benchmarking on Today's Business ClimateCompetitive Solutions, Inc.'s Roundtable will bring together leading organzations to network and benchmark issues regarding today's business climate. Competitive Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is a hands-on consutling company specializing in Business Performance.
HR XCEL Chosen by National Plumbing Services Company to Provide HR Outsourcing ServicesSpecialized HRO provider signs contract with Plumb-In-Time Plumbing Services.
HR.com today announced that they are offering the human resources community the rare opportunity to Each team is limited to 18 HR professionals who are facing the same challenges as they are and, facilitated by the team leader, will allow participants to develop customized leading-edge strategic plans.
Recruiting Costs Up, Efficiency Down, But Candidates are ComplainingRecruiting costs have increased, efficiency has decreased and New Hire Quality measurement has climbed from 2% of participating organizations to 40%. In spite of these gains, job candidates are increasingly unhappy with recruiting and retention practices across the board.
Necho, a Division of CyberShift, Announces Availability of Necho ExpenseTM 7.5Latest Version of Leading Expense Management Solution Features Enhancements for Expanded Ease of Deployment, Management and Use
New CEO and president at SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corp.SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corp. announced that Sybll Romley has been appointed president and CEO effective Sept. 1, 2006.
Winners and Losers in Project ManagementA survey of project managers in the UK reveals changing fortunes and pressures, with a massive switch from permanent to temporary/interim employment.
Award-Winning MilitaryStars Set for Second Career Expo Stop in Denver; Aims to Help Veterans in the Denver, CO Military-Exclusive Hiring Event to Yield Fortune 500 Employers, Hundreds of Transitioning Military and Veterans
India's Leading Companies Successfully Recruit from Harvard: U.S. in Global Competition for Best and Brightest TalentIndian nationals are concerned that foreign companies using their talent are causing a "Brain Drain" impeding their own domestic products´ time-to-market.
Stephen Anderson Uses New Regulations to Train (AB 1825) California´s Fair Employment and Housing Commission´s Commissioners; On June 20th 2006 the FEHC Approved New Harassment Training and Education regulations (AB 1825)Stephen Anderson, the president of Anderson-davis, Inc., was again selected by the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC) to provide AB 1825 sexual harassment training to its new Commissioners on August 28th. Mr. Anderson first trained the Commissioners in June 2005, after the FEHC´s Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) vetted his sexual harassment training program and materials. The FEHC also appointed Stephen to its Blue Ribbon Advisory Committee, that reviewed and drafted language for the new Harassment Training and Education regulations, which were approved June 20th 2006.
iCIMS Announces Record-Breaking Half-Year ResultsIntensifies Mid-market Leading Position with Major New Client Wins and Product Releases
The World of Internal Best Practices"How difficult is it to shop your own business and find out who is doing the job the best and why?" asks Alan Weiss.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Hello, GoodbyeLast night I came home to find a message on our answering machine from my husband´s supervisor, advising they had made some significant changes to the project, and he is no longer needed for this project.
Manpower Honored with U.S. Department of Labor´s Recognition of Excellence AwardManpower´s TechReach Albuquerque Lauded for Innovative Workforce Development Program
Job Board Trade Association Sets First Member Congress for SeptemberThe International Association of Employment Web Sites (IAEWS), the trade organization for the global online employment services industry, is pleased to announce that it will be holding its first Annual Member Congress in Chicago, IL on September 11, 2006.
MindSolve Technologies announced today that it has passed a SAS 70 audit of its internal procedures pertaining to information technology and data management.MindSolve Technologies, the pioneer in integrating employee performance management with business intelligence, today announced that the company has passed an independent SAS 70 audit.
HireAbility Partners with Market Leaders for Job Distribution Service -- Additional RSS Job Feeds Posted on HireAbility.comHireAbility(r), a leader in integrated recruiting software and services, announces its partnerships with several leading career websites, highlighting the savings in time and money its Job Distribution services provide customers.
Military Hiring Conference Creates Career, Corporate Success for Veterans, Fortune 500 EmployersWith a candidate pool comprised exclusively of highly qualified enlisted technicians and junior military officers, Raleigh-based Orion International announced today a hiring conference set to take place in its own backyard and will introduce 20-30 military-friendly employers to experienced and professionally competent former military candidates.
QUALCOMM Extreme Makeover Case Study to be Presented at IHRIM WebinarWhat do you do if your HRMS no longer meets the needs of your employees, managers, and business environment? If you´re Qualcomm, you start from scratch to reinvent your ERP-based HRMS as a full featured, web-based, award winning application. IHRIM's September webinar is a case study of how QUALCOMM made it happen.
Knowledge Factor to Address the Critical Importance of Mastery at Sharing[at]LearnShare AtlantaKnowledge Factor will challenge senior training professionals to ensure both knowledge and confidence among employees: On September 14-15, Knowledge Factor will join corporate training executives at the Atlanta Sharing[at]LearnShare conference (www.sharing2006.com) to discuss the consequences of confidently-held misinformation across all industries and how Confidence-Based Learning can take organizations to mastery.
HR Solutions, Inc. will host a workshop aimed at helping organizations increase Employee Engagement Learn what characteristics engaged employees demonstrate and how it impacts the bottom line.
Eptiva´s Job Hunter Pro Product Line Showcases the Benefits of On-Demand HR SolutionsEptiva´s latest Job Hunter Pro products showcase on-demand HR solutions for organizations and independent recruiters. The Job Hunter Pro Virtual Outplacement and Recruiter Support solutions have employee self-service features that save money and increase productivity. Also introduced is a new unemployment mitigation solution.
HR Industry Executive Kathy Barton Joins The Adler GroupAppointment readies The Adler Group for expansion, affirms company's unique methodology.
New Tenured Executives at Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corp.Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corp. announced the appointment of two strong, leaders who will continue to grow Spectrum. Sybll Romley has been appointed to CEO and president, and Matt Keitlen has been promoted to executive vice president and COO of Spectrum. Their new roles will be effective Sept. 1, 2006.
HireAbility and BizzWithBuzz Launch BuzzRecruiter.com Web Development Services for Staffing FirmsJoint venture provides affordable, professional web presence for small and mid-size recruitment businesses.