Idea Integration Named One of AdWeek Magazine's 2005 Top 50 Interactive AgenciesIdea Integration(R), the technology solutions and systems integration unit of MPS Group, Inc., today announced that its Houston office has been named one of the 2005 Top 50 Interactive Agencies.
Personal Leadership: In a Jar of Peanut ButterLook at personal leadership as taking charge of your life with a feeling of confidence and a clear direction, suggests Keith Vencel.
Mercer Human Resource Consulting acquires the Australian operations of Mellon Human Resources & Investor Solutions"This acquisition further solidifies our pre-eminent position in  Australia and our position as the global leader," said Brian Storms, global president and chief executive officer of Mercer.
Quantum Associates, Inc Announces "Six Sigma Made Simple" For Small To Mid-Sized CompaniesOne of the more perplexing problems for small to mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) is how to achieve the enormous cost savings many larger companies are realizing with six sigma implementation.
Soliant Health Selected as Provider of Healthcare Staffing Services for SCHAThe SCHA is a private, not-for-profit organization comprising 100 member hospitals and health systems, and its mission is to support its members in addressing the healthcare needs through advocacy, education, networking, and regulatory assistance.
TECK Cominco Chief Executive Officer and new Director named... Jalynn Bennett is President of Jalynn H. Bennett and Associates Ltd., a consulting firm in strategic planning and organizational development in both the public ...
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HOW to Market to HR Professionals: Top 10 Dos & Don'ts + 4 Pain ...... Today's HR industry is huge -- the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) boasts over 190,000 members in more than 100 countries -- and its ...
METLIFE president promoted to CEO27 (UPI) -- MetLife President C. Robert Henrikson will take over as chairman and chief executive after the New York-based company buys Travelers Life & Annuity ...
AON Consulting Announces Larry Kurzner as Addition to Its Human ...CHICAGO, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon Consulting has announced that Larry Kurzner has joined the company as a senior vice president with its Human Resources ...
WORKFORCE to break 2 million markBy Conor Keane, Business Correspondent. IRELAND will have more that two million people in paid employment by the end of the year, according ...
We Apologize. You Can Still Be a HeroWe are dramatically reducing the cost to attend our conference May 15-18 in Atlanta. Our mistake is your gain.
Ceridian HR Strategist To Present On Human Resource Outsourcing Trends For Small-To-Medium Sized BusinessesDiane McNutt, vice president at Ceridian U.S. Human Resource Solutions, will participate on a panel at the International Association for Human Resource Information Management´s 2005 Conference and Exposition.
Customers and HR Industry Experts to Convene at Recruitmax's Third Annual Global Users ConferenceConference Will Offer Unique Insights from Industry Experts on Timely Workforce Management Issues.
Death of HR Pioneer Benjamin TregoeBruce Keener, CEO and president of global consulting and training firm Kepner-Tregoe, Inc., announced today the death of Benjamin B. Tregoe on April 20th.
CompleteRX Awarded HR Houston Impact AwardCompany's values statement recognized for creating significant business value.
New Blood Aims to Boost IMA MembershipNigel Corby, MD of a leading UK and European interim provider, Global Executives has been elected chair of membership development at the Interim Management Association.
HRmarketer.com Enhances Direct2Net Feature - Allows Customers to Include Keyword Rich Hyperlinks in Wire Press ReleasesNew Feature Boosts the Visibility of Press Releases and Contributes to Better Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Product Management Career Fair Extends Free Booth Space to Qualified Human Resource and Recruiting ProfessionalsThe Association of International Product Marketing and Management (AIPMM) is set to assemble a broad group of product managers at the 2005 Product Management Educational Conference.
Mercer pooled fund survey -- Canadian pension funds still in the doldrumsDespite posting modest positive returns during the first quarter of 2005 - 2.2% return on the median Canadian balanced fund - the position of pension plans continues relatively unchanged.
KPMG named one of best employersKPMG LLP (UK) has been named as one of the country's ´best companies to work for' in a survey published by The Sunday Times. ...
CHINA, Turkey to further cooperation in human resourcesChina and Turkey said in Beijing Monday they will further their cooperation in fields of public administration and human resources. ...
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AUTHORIA CEO to Present with Fluor Corporation at IRHIM 2005 ...... in integrated strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, today announced that CEO Tod Loofbourrow will be presenting at IHRIM's HRMStrategies 2005. ...
Employers Group Acquires Consulting FirmAddition of Orange County-Based HCC Addresses Growing Employee Challenges
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Appropriate Office WearAs the weather heats up, a timely word regarding office dress codes.
SupportSoft Hires New Vice President of Human ResourcesSupportSoft, Inc. (Nasdaq: SPRT), a leading provider of Real-Time Service Management (RTSM
TM) software, today announced that Patricia Wilbur has joined the Company as Vice President of Human Resources.
Kronos Presented with Award for Exemplary Customer ServiceKronos Earns Omega's NorthFace ScoreBoard Award for Fifth Straight Year
Retirement Savings, Labor Shortage Debate, Broker Investigations and Outsourcing Highlight Media Coverage in April HR Intelligence Trend ReportReport Also Names HR Companies Receiving the Most Editorial and Advertising Placements.
Ceridian Names Brian Regan Vice President of Small BusinessCeridian, a leader in managed human resource solutions that maximize the value of people, has named Brian Regan vice president of Ceridian Small Business.
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Administrative Professionals Receptive to Superhero Recognition According to a Quill SurveyMore than one half (52%) of America´s hard-working secretaries and administrative assistants expect to be thanked or recognized during Administrative Professionals Week.
Ascentis Makes Workforce Management's "Hot List" Second Year in a RowAscentis Corporation named a "Top HRMS Provider" for the second year in a row by Workforce Management in the publication's March issue.
Workforce Performance Initiatives Top Human Capital Management Priorities for 2005The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) and Knowledge Infusion today announced the results of a new workforce performance survey exploring the relationship between human capital management strategy and business performance.
Philadelphia CIO to Address Delegates at World Congress on the Future of Work about City's Wireless InitiativeThought Leaders from Forrester Research, GSA, IBM, Spherion Corporation and Others Also to Share ´Future of Work´ Experiences
New president, company name, pricing policies-CORT SoftwareCORT Software, a leading provider of payroll and HRMS software systems, announced the appointment of David Flaningam.
FASTEST GROWING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CONFERENCE EXPECTED TO ATTRACT 600+The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries and Western Pension & Benefits Conference  announced today that they will jointly present Meeting Midway, an employee benefits conference from July 24-27, 2005.
Personnel Research Associates (PRA) Changes Name to Valtera Corporation, Embracing Scientific Ties and Signifying Expanded HorizonsPersonnel Research Associates (PRA), a management research consulting firm with over 25 years of human resource management experience, announced today the changing of its name to Valtera Corporation (www.valtera.com).
Gantz Wiley Research Hires New Executive Consultant, West Coast RegionGantz Wiley Research announces the addition of Leo Brajkovich, Ph.D., SPHR, as Executive Consultant, West Coast Region.
KINGDOMALITY ® IS MAKING AN IMPACT WITH HOUSTON HR PROFESSIONALSCareer Management International, Inc. (CMI) will participate in the HHRMA Gulf Coast Symposium, one of the state´s largest gathering of human resource professionals, held next week, April 12-14 in Houston, Texas.
LiveTime Solutions Meet Sarbanes-Oxley Delivery & Support Control RequirementsLiveTime Software, has announced that LiveTime Help Desk and Support Desk can be used to implement a systems-based solution that complies with the key delivery and support requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 (SOX).
Kronos Announces Second-Quarter Release Date of April 27Kronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) will release its second quarter Fiscal 2005 results on Wednesday, April 27, 2005.
Bond Acquires eEmpACT, Adds Customers, Creates CWM DivisionThe year 2005 has started on a decidedly positive note for Bond International Software.
Simple Cafeteria Plans for Small BusinessesThree U.S. Senators co-sponsored a bill this week that would amend the tax code so that more small business employees would be able to purchase employer-provided health insurance with tax-free dollars.
Dawson Consulting Group at HR Houston SymposiumDawson Consulting Group is participating in and presenting at the HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium on Making an Impact.
Haley Productions Unveils Its New Las Vegas Team Building Scavenger HuntCorporate event planners searching for an effective teamwork activity for meetings and conferences in Las Vegas are calling on Susan Haley, Creative Director of Haley Productions.
Namescape rDirectory Leverages Microsoft Active Directory ® To Create Powerful Employee Directories At Low CostNamescape Corporation today announced it is providing a way for mid-to-large organizations to create flexible, secure, searchable, and infinitely scalable employee and resource information directories, all by taking advantage of the inherent power of Microsoft Active Directory.
BLR Survey Finds that one in Five Firms has Been Audited for Wage-and-hour Violations Under FLSAFirms that have not conducted a recent self-audit of their overtime pay practices run serious risks, according to a recent survey by Business and Legal Reports Inc. (BLR).
Ceridian, Allstate, Deloitte, IBM, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Texas Instruments Launch Backup Elder & Childcare ServiceCeridian (http://www.myceridian.com), a leader in managed human resource solutions that maximize the value of people, has developed a new, Web-based Backup Care Locator.
Socially Responsible Investment Practices Becoming MainstreamMost investment managers see SRI practices becoming mainstream, Â but there is some disagreement on precisely how this will work, Mercer survey finds.
Seckler Heiser Associates Merge with Delphia ConsultingNew York City's leading provider of Abra ® HR and Payroll software solutions, Seckler Heiser Associates, Inc. joins forces with Delphia Consulting, LLC.
SUCCESSION PLANS KEEP COMPANIES SUCCESSFUL, SAYS STARTUPJOURNAL.COMEntrepreneurs often overlook the need to plan for the departure of a key executive, says StartupJournal.com, The Wall Street Journal´s entrepreneurial guide.
HR Executives See Risks in "Stealth Expatriates"More than three-quarters (78 percent) of human resource executives responsible for employee relocation and global assignment management believe or suspect that they have "stealth expatriates" in their organization.
Web Marketing Association to Name Best Employment Website of 2005The Web Marketing Association announces the call for entries for its 9th annual international WebAward Competition.
PeopleSoft Founder Dave Duffield to be honored at IHRIM 25th Annual ConferenceDave Duffield, PeopleSoft founder and accomplished software industry executive and visionary, has been selected to receive the IHRIM 2005 Chairman´s Award.
Human Resource unites Next WeekDon't Miss top Business Leaders going "on the record" when they speak on today's changes, challenges and ideas in the Workforce.
Mentor Scout Software Matches the Best and the Brightest in Business SkillsMentor Scout, a division of Nobscot Corporation, announced its Mentor Matching software program has established more than 200 successful "mentorships" since its recent introduction.
Kronos Takes Lead in Optimized Workforce DeploymentSolutions help organizations improve operations by balancing complex business constraints.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR CONFERENCE TO MAKE INAUGURAL DEBUT IN WASHINGTON, DCThe American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced today that they will jointly present, "The DOL Speaks: 2005 Employee Benefits Conference"
Fake Diploma Production on the RiseColby Nolan, a six-year-old black cat, was recently awarded an MBA degree by Trinity Southern University.
Creative Aging, Retirement, Transitions and Purpose Among Topics at the Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI) 2005World´s longest-running creativity conference explores why "Creativity Matters" in St. Paul, Minnesota, from June 26 to July 1, 2005.
Kronos to speak at Sidoti & Company ConferenceKronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Paul Lacy will present at Sidoti & Company's Ninth Annual Emerging Growth Institutional Investor Forum.
Ascentis Announces First Annual HROffice User ConferenceAscentis Corporation today announced the opening of attendee registration for its first annual HROffice User Conference.
FEI BEHAVIORAL HEALTH APPOINTS LUISA Y. CHARBONNEAU AS PRESIDENT/CEOLuisa Y. Charbonneau has been named President and CEO of FEI Behavioral Health, the first national network EAP provider in the United States.
Last Minute: Who Else Wants To Know How I Escaped Not Having To Settle For Second BestHuman Performance Engineer, Dr. Houston (Doc Results) Vetter is unveiling Achieve Your Potential.com as a source for finding the most up-to-date mental, emotional, physical and spiritual tools available.
Joint Venturing; the ideal "WIN,WIN" for EntrepreneursThe term "win, win" is the psychological pampering that all small to mid sized business owners need in order to make the extra effort to grow their businesses.
Second Annual World Congress on The Future of Work to Focus on Making It Real: From Vision to ActionThe Second Annual World Congress on the Future of Work will be held April 26-28, 2005, at the Independence Visitor Center in Philadelphia, Penn.
Over 100 Workstream Customers and Partners Assemble for Workstream's First Annual User ConferenceWorkstream Inc.
TM (NASDAQ: WSTM), a provider of On-Demand Enterprise Workforce Management software, today announced it has just successfully completed its first annual Workstream Exchange User Group Meeting with over 100 customers and partners in Orlando, Florida last week.
Outsourcing, Rising Health Care Costs and HSAs Highlight Media Coverage in First HR Intelligence Trend Report for 2005HRmarketer.com, the http://www.HRmarketer.com [no. 1 online marketing and PR service in the human capital industry], has introduced monthly trend reports
Worker Confidence Stable in March Despite Concerns Over Personal FinancesThe Hudson Employment Index declined for the second month in a row in March, indicating yet another fall in employee confidence.
Ask a Human Resource Question-Get an Instant Answer: Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Launches InstantHRAnswers.BLR.comThis new HR website could radically change the way today´s harried human resource managers research the confusing compliance and policy questions they face every day.
QUEBEC CITY ACTIVIST TAKES TOP ANTIRACISM YOUTH AWARDMirlande Demers, a young woman who formed a coalition to take on a Quebec radio station for its racist slurs has won the top youth Award of Excellence for individual achievement in antiracism.
First HRintelligence Trend Report Tracks Workforce Coverage, Advertising in Early 2005HRmarketer.com, the no. 1 online marketing and PR service in the human capital industry, has introduced monthly trend reports that will track companies and topics receiving most media attention, the top advertisers, and the overall health of the human resource marketplace.
HDI Announces Winner of Global Help Desk Analyst of the Year AwardHDI, the world's largest membership association for IT service and support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry, today announced the winner of its inaugural competition for the Global Help Desk Analyst of the Year: Frank Hartnagel of Progress Energy, Inc.
HR MarketerHR Marketer is a web-based (ASP) marketing and public relations service of Fisher Vista, a leading marketing and public relations firm that focuses exclusively on the human capital industry.
HDI Names CompuCom and Sutter Health 2005 HDI Team Excellence Award WinnersHDI, the world's largest membership association for IT service and support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry, has named CompuCom the winner of the 2005 HDI Team Excellence Award.
BenchmarkPortal's Best Practice Headset Study Just ReleasedEffective headset management at call centers is an often-overlooked endeavor that will not only result in improved agent job satisfaction and increased customer satisfaction-but in cost savings worth pursuing.
"In Search of Excellence:" Two HR Professionals Chosen for IHRIM AwardJean Andrews of Fort Myers, Florida and Elliott Witkin of Champaign, Illinois have been chosen to receive the IHRIM Excellence Award for 2005.
HDI Presents Prestigious Local Chapter Excellence Awards at HDI 2005 Conference & ExpoHDI, the world's largest membership association for IT service and support professionals and the premier certification body for the industry, announced today the winners of the HDI Local Chapter Excellence Awards.
Global HR Forum Set for Boston: IHRIM Calls for PresentationsThe IHRIM Global Human Resources Services and Sourcing Strategies Forum will be held October 6-7 in Boston, Massachusetts USA.
AXP Diversified Equity Income Fund - Y-Share - Receives 2005 Lipper Fund Award in Equity Income CategoryAXP(R) Diversified Equity Income Fund - Y share class - has received the 2005 Lipper Fund Award as the leading fund in its Lipper equity income category for the three-year period ending Dec. 31, 2004.
Executivesontheweb.com Announces the Launch of The Executive Club, Sponsored by Coutts & Co.The decision to launch The Executive Club was as a result of a survey carried out in 2004 which highlighted the need for an Internet service that offered more then just executive jobs.
Serco Completes Acquisition To Enhance US Market PositionSerco Group plc ("Serco") today announces that, having obtained all necessary regulatory approvals, it has completed the $215m purchase of US-based RCI Holding Corporation ("RCI").
Fiserv to Webcast Annual Shareholders MeetingFiserv, Inc. (Nasdaq: FISV) will provide a live broadcast and replay of its 2005 Annual Shareholders Meeting over the Internet.
New Worldwide ERC® Coalition Reference Clarifies Fee Splitting, Rebates, Other Incentives for U.S. and Its TerritoriesWorldwide ERC® and the Association of Real Estate Law and Licensing Officials (ARELLO) have partnered their community outreach and research expertise to provide an in-depth resource -- Fee Splitting, Rebates and Other Incentives: Laws and Regulations in the United States and Its Territories.
IHRIM Presents Summit Award to Citigroup Senior ManagerRobert Loller, senior manager with Citigroup in the Human Resources and Payroll Services Department in Hartford, Connecticut has been named the recipient of the 2005 IHRIM Summit Award.
401(k) Plan WorkshopSunGard Corbel, an operating unit of SunGard (NYSE:SDS), announced today, Spring 2005 schedule for the 401(k) Plan Workshop.
Form 5500 WorkshopSunGard Corbel, an operating unit of SunGard (NYSE:SDS), announced today, Spring 2005 schedule for the Form 5500 Workshop
CFOs' Conservative Outlook on EconomyFinancial executives appear to be cautious, yet hopeful, in their outlook for the economy, a new nationwide survey suggests.
Cendant Mobility and PHH Mortgage Host Third Annual Client ForumCendant Mobility, the leading provider of global mobility management and workforce development solutions, and PHH Mortgage (formerly Cendant Mortgage), the industry´s leading provider of private label mortgage services, held their Third Annual Client Forum in Miami Beach, Fla.,
People IQ Study: Performance Appraisals Are Damaging HR's ReputationOnly 13 percent of employees and managers and 6 percent of CEOs think their organization's performance appraisal is useful.
STARTUPJOURNAL SAYS THAT SMALL BUSINESS TAX MATTERS BEST LEFT TO ACCOUNTANTSIf you´re employed by one company and receive a regular paycheck, filing a tax return is a fairly simple process.
NEW Book Just Released by Dr. Jon Anton!Dr. Jon Anton and G. P. Paul Kowal have co-authored the very timely new book entitled, "Enabling IVR Self-Service with Speech Recognition.
Businesses Face Growing Concern Over Hard Drive Disposal ProceduresST. LOUIS - Growing personal privacy concerns have made the issue of data security more important than ever.
NEW MASTER MEDICARE GUIDE FROM CCH PROVIDES QUICK ANSWERSCCH INCORPORATED (CCH), a leading provider of health care law information and software, has published the 2005 Master Medicare Guide, the first annual edition of a single-volume.
Either You Manage Time or Time will Manage YouIn this highly interactive workshop, Jim White President & CEO of JL White International, Inc. will share his acclaimed Philosophy of Effective Time Management and its key components; planning, prioritization and procrastination.
Largest Group of Product Management Professionals Ever AssembledRecruiters and employers take note. The Product Management Career Fair is an efficient and effective way to connect with highly skilled product management, brand management, and product marketing professionals.
Stocks of Best Companies to Work for Beat the Market by Over 300%Stocks of the public companies on Fortune´s "100 Best Companies to Work for" list produced more than 3 times the gains of the broad market over the last seven years, according to a study released by Great Place to Work Institute and Russell Investment Group.
JGI Announces Addition to Their ADP-Focused Division - HR21The Janis Group Inc. (JGI), a Software and Professional Services firm specializing in Human Resources & Payroll Systems Management and Consulting, announced this week the hiring of Sandra Ormerod to function as a key executive in the company's ADP-focused division, HR21.