Executive Summary: Occupational Safety and HealthU.S. companies and workers have made considerable progress in reducing fatalities and injuries over the last decade, but workplace perils and the need for change are still key concerns.
Executive Summary: Labor RelationsDespite the fact that labor unions are facing declining membership rates and a looming threat of job loss to the overseas market, union negotiations in the U.S. were typically less contentious in 2003 than one might expect.
Executive Summary: Ethics in BusinessThe first two years of this century were notable for corporate scandals that took down major companies and their leaders, damaged pensioners and stockholders, and rocked the U.S. public's confidence in corporate integrity.
Executive Summary: Employee PrivacyTo paraphrase an old song, technology is the word. It's the rapidly changing driver that has employers treading gingerly through a minefield of issues as they try to reconcile the need to protect personal and proprietary data with the privacy rights of employees and customers.
Executive Summary: Disabilities in the WorkplaceIn an unexpected and alarming trend for U.S. employers and government policymakers, disability rates for adults in their prime working years have risen sharply in the past two decades, a 2004 RAND Corp. study shows.
Executive Summary: Corporate Security Without a doubt, the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, altered the nation's outlook on security, elevating this issue to one of primary concern. Many in the U.S. now live on tenterhooks, wondering if the outcome of the next mass media special report will bring a sigh of relief or a call to respond to tragedy.
Executive Summary: Age DiscriminationThe Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) now covers almost half the country's labor force, about 70 million U.S. workers. Moreover, the number of people 65 and older working or seeking work has risen sharply - about 50% since 1980, the U.S. Census Bureau reports.
CalChamber Releases List of New Laws Affecting Businesses in 2007The California Chamber of Commerce is urging employers to be aware of new laws now in effect or that will take effect in 2007.
Executive Summary: Retirement BenefitsThe world of retirement benefits is changing fast due to factors such as the evolving structure of pension plans, low workers' savings, and the aging of the workforce, to cite just some of the most high-profile issues.
Executive Summary: The Quality of LifeBy global standards, the U.S. has a high quality of life and a social safety net that includes programs such as unemployment compensation, welfare and Social Security.
Executive Summary: Mental Health in the WorkplaceWorkers' mental health disorders "exact a heavier toll on workplace productivity than do physical illnesses," according to a 2004 Employee Benefits Journal article.
Executive Summary: Healthcare BenefitsIn the U.S., the pressure of rising healthcare costs has become excruciating for employers and employees alike. Double-digit increases in the cost of health care have been the trend for the past five years, and even some recent good news has a downside.
Executive Summary: Health Promotion and WellnessIt's probably overstating the case to say that "a business is only as healthy as its employees," but not by much.
Executive Summary: Executive CompensationExecutive compensation is one of the most controversial topics in business today.
Executive Summary: Compensation TrendsWith salary budgets forecast to remain slim for 2006, employers can expect to continue facing the dilemma of stretching compensation dollars to both attract talent and effectively reward top performers.
Executive Summary: Benefit TrendsIn the United States, voluntary benefits are assuming a more important role, providing new ways to address workers' needs as well as opportunities for companies to boost retention and loyalty.
Executive Summary:The AIDS EpidemicThe AIDS epidemic marked its 25th anniversary in 2006, but there is little reason to celebrate the grim milestone. Globally the spread of HIV/AIDS remains a major health issue, and efforts to impede it have met with mixed success.
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Executive Summary:Immigration Patterns Immigration is a highly visible, often emotionally charged issue in most countries.
Executive Summary:Graying of SocietyRising life expectancies and low fertility rates are combining to create a lopsided population that will impact the world economically, politically and socially in the years ahead.
Executive Summary:Flexible Work ArrangementsFlexibility has become a watchword for both employers and employees in today's demanding and fast-changing business environment.
Executive Summary: Minority Employment TrendsThe U.S. population is evolving into a more racially and ethnically diverse nation than ever before.
Executive Summary: The Glass CeilingAlthough minorities and women have made some headway in U.S. management and professional positions in the last decade, the corporate "glass ceiling" still appears to be an obstacle to their advancement.
Executive Summary: Relocation
Relocation activity was expected to increase in 2005 in both volume and budgets, especially for larger companies.
Executive Summary: Crime and Violence
The U.S. crime rate has improved, but domestic violence and identity theft are emerging concerns that have spilled over into the workplace.
Executive Summary: Caring for Children
Escalating childcare costs - along with intensified work schedules driven by global competition - are among the most pressing issues facing working parents today.
Executive Summary:Women in the WorkforceWomen have not achieved equality in the U.S. business arenas, and many would argue that the progress they have made has come all too slowly and unsteadily.
Executive Summary:Education at the Primary and Secondary Levels
There are signs of improvement in the U.S. primary and secondary education system, but it is still underperforming in many important areas.
Executive Summary: Changing Family Patterns
Family structures have been evolving since the dawn of humankind, reflecting the many socioeconomic and cultural forces impinging on daily life.
Executive Summary:Challenges Facing Higher EducationThe state of higher education in the U.S. today is marked by competing pros and cons: enrollments are up, but so is tuition.
Bond International Software acquire Gowi Group for £8.9 million Bond International Software acquire Gowi Group for £8.9 million and create global powerhouse for specialist Recruitment, HR and Payroll solutions
Synygy Names Scott Cawood as Vice President, Worldwide Human Resources Synygy, Inc., an authority on sales performance management and the largest provider of solutions for solving problems related to the management of sales compensation plans, today announced that Scott Cawood has joined Synygy as vice president, Worldwide Human Resources.
CareerBeam Delivers First Mover Advantage to Job Seekers through Its Integration with TrueAdvantage Job seekers gain competitive advantage through early identification and delivery of qualified job leads
dominKnow LCMS 5.1 Rides New Wave of User-generated Podcast User-generated content like podcasts are increasingly being used as learning content inside organizations, and dominKnow Inc.'s LCMS 5.1 is ready to host, track and deploy podcasts while complying with the latest learning standards.
CareerTours, has developed "Frictionless Recruiting" This innovative process will enable an organization to display its culture through a variety of virtual and onsite tours, utilizing the power of word-of-mouth marketing.
Executive Summary: Talent ManagementIssues relating to talent management are among the primary concerns of U.S. HR executives, found a 2005 survey of 123 U.S. HR executives conducted by Deloitte Research, and understandably so.
Executive Summary: Succession PlanningSuccession planning pays off in innumerable ways ranging from recruiting and retaining top talent to improving the bottom line.
Executive Summary:RetentionWith quit rates the lowest they've been in decades, HR professionals might gain a false sense of confidence that retention programs are right on target. Experts warn, however, that employees' "loyalty" may be driven more by the economy than anything else. As the economic picture brightens, they say, watch for a spike in turnover.
Executive Summary:Recruitment and SelectionRecruitment is resurfacing on the HR agenda, although organizations are being more strategic about the most effective use of limited dollars. The use of splashy display print advertisements has diminished as firms seek a better candidate fit through online means, targeted recruiting and in-house sources.
JobsWorkCareers.com Job Board Provides Employers With A Free Applicant Tracking System JobsWorkCareers.com Job Board provides employers in the USA, Canada and worldwide with a free Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to help match employers with individuals looking for career opportunities. The ATS is provided to all employers at no cost when they sign up for a free membership with JobsWorkCareers.com.
NEARLY THREE FOURTHS OF EMPLOYEES POLLED ARE JOB HUNTINGHR Professionals Concerned About Resignations, Says New Poll from SHRM and CareerJournal.com
HR XCEL, LLC, announced today that it will provide a variety of HR Outsourcing services for PJCOMN HR XCEL, LLC, an experienced provider of Human Resource Outsourcing, Benefits Administration Outsourcing and Payroll Solutions, announced today that it will provide a variety of HR Outsourcing services for PJCOMN Acquisition Corporation and its employees at 84 Papa John’s Pizza stores in Colorado and Minnesota.
Vurv Adds Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Vice President of Human ResourcesFormer Dell and Best Buy Executives Join Leading Talent Management Company to Propel Company’s Global Expansion
Ceridian Names New Leaders To Head Its Technology and Human Resources FunctionsCeridian Corporation (NYSE: CEN) has named Perry Cliburn as its new executive vice president and Chief Technology Officer and Kairus Tarapore as its new executive vice president of Human Resources.
Executive Summary: Performance Management Few functions better illustrate the conundrum of how to quantify the "people" side of business than performance management.
Executive Summary:Engagement Engagement is that elusive combination of an employee's belief and investment in a job and in an employer that is strong enough to inspire commitment and loyalty and drive performance above and beyond a job description.
Executive Summary:Diversity And InclusionAs companies strive to hire the best employees in an increasingly diverse workforce, the idea of "inclusion" has become a business imperative.
HRsmart Joins Monster’s HR Alliance ProgramIntegrates Real-Time Posting, Shared Apply And Resume Search Into ATS
Verifications, Inc. Announces New National Sexual Offender SearchNew product helps employers identify sex offenders
TempWorks Software Chosen as Business Management Software Partner by Link Staffing ServicesNation-Wide Staffing Provider, Link Staffing Services, Elects TempWorks for its Software Suite of Solutions
Executive Summary: Customer FocusCompanies appear to agree that customers are playing an ever-expanding role in business success. Yet, when pushed to evaluate how well they are exhibiting customer focus, many admit they're not doing so to the extent that they should.
Executive Summary: Creativity and Innovation
Once the exclusive province of R&D labs, innovation has become a corporate priority that touches every function and, indeed, every employee in an organization.
Executive Summary:TeamsThe concept of teamwork has been around since early man first banded together to hunt for food. Today's corporations have learned to use various forms of teams to boost productivity, innovation and creativity.
Executive Summary: Internal Communication Recognizing that internal communication is more important than ever, organizations have invested in new information technologies and raised the profile of their communication professionals. Despite these efforts, however, an array of factors continues to hinder effective communication in many companies.
Executive Summary:Work Ethic and AttitudesU.S. workers log more hours than most other workers around the globe. In fact, nearly 40% of workers report they work about 50 hours weekly, but most won't complain.
Executive Summary:LeadershipToday's leaders face complex challenges, mounting scrutiny, flatter organizations and a future that promises more of each.
Executive Summary: CoachingCoaching and its close relation, mentoring, have been around in some form ever since humans began aspiring to better lives. In fact, educators acknowledge human exchange as an essential agent for performance enhancement and the transfer of vital knowledge from childhood on.
Executive Summary: Managing a Global WorkforceGlobalization is a fact of life for forward-looking companies, one that will likely transform business for decades to come. Firms entering the global sphere are caught up in high-stakes foreign investment and face fierce competition for low-cost labor amid worldwide economic and market forces. As they revamp their workforce management strategies, leaders in business recognize that they must adopt a global mindset to remain competitive in the world's marketplace.
Executive Summary: Corporate CultureIn a very real sense, the corporation is its culture.
Executive Summary: Managing ChangeSenior leaders in the U.S. concur with their counterparts around the world that managing organizational change and the reactions it evokes among employees is a vital issue. A 2005 survey by Accenture reflected this, citing "changing organizational cultural and employee attitudes" as the leading concern of executives in North America, Europe and Asia. Similarly, HRI's research shows that managing change has long been among the top issues facing major corporations.
Buck Consultants has named Jeff Leonard as Central Region LeaderHe will also continue to serve as the firm's Cincinnati Office Manager.
New Product Aims at Keeping Frontline Employees Motivated According to customer loyalty expert JoAnna Brandi, one of the top challenges in any business is helping frontline employees to get and stay motivated as they build customer relationships, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
Kronos(R) Given ''Strong Positive'' Rating in Leading Analyst Firm's Retail MarketScope ReportReceives highest possible rating in time and labor report
Recruiting Assessments Result in Higher Retention Rates, According to Harcourt Assessments ReportEmployee retention begins with screening candidates’ abilities, work styles and skills.
Bullhorn Adds Staffing and Recruiting Software Customers, Expands Presence In California76 % increase in customers supported by new regional sales office, partnerships with local staffing and recruiting industry associations.
CyberShift Inducted into New Jersey Technology Council’s Hall of FameCyberShift honored at New Jersey Technology Council’s 10th Annual Awards Gala
Cellular South Deploys GeoLearning Hosted LMS Suite for 80 LocationsLeading wireless provider adopts Software as a Service learning and performance platform as part of 3-year Managed Learning Services contract.
Executive Summary: Workforce TechnologyAs if they were some sort of evolving nervous system for organizations, HR information technologies continue to become more sophisticated and integrated into a variety of HR management duties. This evolution doesn't always go smoothly, as organizations struggle with everything from budget overruns to system incompatibilities, but HR technologies do seem to be gaining greater capabilities every year.
Executive Summary:Quality ManagementIn this era of globalization, the call for effective quality management is becoming considerably more urgent than it was a quarter of a century ago. Back then, U.S. car manufacturers were just beginning to understand that the quality-control and continuous-improvement strategies of W. Edwards Deming had transformed Japanese companies into formidable competitors.
Executive Summary:Productivity The spectacular growth in U.S. productivity experienced in 2002 and 2003 proved hard to maintain in the first three quarters of 2004.
Executive Summary:OffshoringThe practice of moving jobs out of the U.S. to cut costs has undergone transition, moving from a little-used, unheard-of strategy to a much-debated topic of cable news shows, even becoming a focal point of a U.S. presidential election. The single term "outsourcing" has birthed the more accurate "offshoring," with variations such as "nearshoring," "homeshoring" and "insourcing" now part of the corporate vernacular.
Executive Summary: Mergers and AcquisitionsAfter several years of declining activity, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are making a comeback in the United States. Yet recent research suggests that many firms are not as prepared as they should be to manage HR issues related to mergers or to involve HR early in the due diligence process.
Unique Medical Career Site Offer More Than Simple Job SearchBioHealthRx.com Provides a Single Resource for Biotechnology, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Professionals
ERI 2006 Great California Workplaces Winner AnnouncedThe ERI Great California Workplaces Award, sponsored by the Employer Resource Institute (www.employeradvice.com), recognizes California employers of all sizes that have implemented unique, innovative, or exceptionally effective programs that make them stand out. The grand-prize winner of the ERI 2006 Great California Workplaces Award contest is Insomniac Games in Burbank. Honorable mentions went to ITS Corporation in Oxnard, FFF Enterprises in Temecula, and the San Joaquin Regional Transit District in Stockton.
Survey Finds 84% of Organizations Subject to FMLA Offer Some Type of Paid Family and Medical Leave75% of Organizations Find Handling Intermittent Family and Medical Leave Challenging
DOW CHEMICAL COMMITS TO U.S. DEPT. OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH CARE The Dow Chemical Company's Chairman and CEO, Andrew Liveris, has signed a company-wide commitment to the four principles of health care transparency proposed by U.S.
World Congress Teams up with HPM BootcampProfessional affiliation provides great rewards for employers seeking health care cost containment.
Civilian Jobs And Sales Careers Highlight Bradley-Morris' Jan/Feb.Hiring Conferences for Ex-MilitaryHost cities for ex-military seeking civilian jobs include Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; and Charlotte, NC.
Corporate Business Solutions Adds Top-Level Executives in 2006Hiring of three Senior Management Officers unifies the company increasing operational excellence.
Year-end Celebrations and Company-wide Bashes Will be Widespread, BNA Survey FindsWith the stock market hitting record highs in 2006, a new survey conducted by BNA® and sponsored by Kronos® Incorporated (Nasdaq:KRON) finds that employer-sponsored holiday parties are going strong in most quarters.
"A Split-Fee Is Better Than No Fee"An announcement of the launch of a new service for recruitment agencies which allows them to offer unfulfilled vacancies to other agencies and split the recruitment fee.
Want to be a Corporate Hero? Save Your Company Money by Managing StressAccording to a Yale University Survey, 30% of workers are overly stressed. Since it is estimated that a worker may be absent about 20 days/yr due to stress, this means that a company with 50 employees may be spending as much as $36,000/yr in stress related costs. Find out how to use stress relief techniques and products to save your company lots of money.
Monster Expands HR Alliance Program with Six New Members Job Wrapping and Consultant Services Now Available Through New Certified Alliances
Human Capital Institute Announces Pre-Summit Golf Tournament to Support Selamta Project in EthiopiaThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that its second annual National Human Capital Summit, to be held in Phoenix March 19-21, will feature a Pre-Summit Benefit Golf Tournament on March 18 to support expansion of the Human Capital Foundation's Selamta Project in Ethiopia.
My Medicare Matters Turns its Focus to Low-Income SeniorsRecognizing that more than three million people with limited income and resources have not yet applied for the Medicare Part D prescription plan, My Medicare Matters announced its donation of technology to community organizations located within the top 100 counties where Center for Medicare Services (CMS) estimates that the remaining Medicare beneficiaries with limited resources reside.
PeopleScout Honored with Prestigious Recruiting and Staffing AwardProving that recruiting is a business issue, not just an HR issue, earns PeopleScout its second industry award in 2006
Executive Summary: Measuring Human CapitalThe U.S. - and, indeed, the world - is entering a knowledge era, but while capital investments in equipment, buildings and the like are well reported in the economy, investments in intangibles are notably missing.
Executive Summary: Knowledge ManagementWhat's in store for the future of knowledge management? Some experts believe KM systems must become both more interconnected and more diffused throughout organizations.
Executive Summary: The Evolving HR FunctionChanges on the surface of HR don't begin to reveal the complexity of what's going on behind the scenes.
Executive Summary: Corporate RestructuringTop HR professionals responding to a 2003 HRI survey rated corporate restructuring as 21st among 120 people-management issues, up from 48th just two years before.
World-Class Procurement Organizations Now Spend 25% Less : The Hackett GroupHackett offers five key best practices to help executives realize the full potential of a world-class procurement function: improved effectiveness dramatically reduces direct & indirect spending.
End Of Year An Ideal Time To Perform A Thorough Career Check-UpThe end of year is a great time to perform a thorough Career Check-Up to assess how well your career is progressing, according to Right Management.
New Year’s Resolutions for Staffing Success: Better Retention Programs and Improved Applicant TrackiSurvey reveals talent shortage has companies looking to improve both retention programs and applicant tracking systems to improve staffing success
MONSTER ADDS PAYPAL FUNCITIONALITY FOR ONLINE RECRUITING SERVICESMonster®, the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), and PayPal, today announced PayPal will be available as a payment method on Monster’s eCommerce site.
Enclarity Selected by CorVel for NPI Crosswalk, Provider Data Accuracy andIntegrationNationally known company contracts for Enclarity's crosswalking and dataintegration solutions for its group health and workers' compensation operations
SuccessFactors and Palladium Group Partner to Help Companies Create a High-Performance WorkforceSuccessFactors’ industry-leading, on-demand performance and talent management technology combined with the world renowned Balanced Scorecard methodology for aligning and executing human capital.
New Job Search Technique Sparks Speedy ResultsCareer experts Wendy Enelow and Louise Kursmark, co-authors of Cover Letter Magic, believe next-generation job search letters are a key technique to winning interviews and zipping through the transition from one job to the next. Different from standard cover letters, next-generation letters, such as career-branding letters and reconnecting letters, are not intended to land interviews. Instead, job seekers use these types of letters to build connections with potential employers, network contacts and referrals.
New Clients Cite NexVue’s Service Excellence, Industry Knowledge, Technical Expertise Cambridge Who’s Who, Cogenics/PGxHealth and TAG Aviation Name NexVue Information Systems as Finance, Accounting and Project Management Solutions Partner
TalentPen and Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Connect Diverse Candidates Recruiting system matches hundreds of outstanding African-American students with Fortune 500 businesses to fill key management positions.
Stagefright and Extreme Fear of Public Speaking: Why Many Professionals Dread Holiday PartiesMore Americans fear public speaking than death. As thousands of companies and associations host holiday parties over the next two weeks, there may be thousands of mid-career professionals who dread giving the "toast" at a holiday or New Years party-- because of extreme fear of public speaking. But with effective support and help, professionals can overcome their professional stagefright. Stagefright Survival School experts (www.stagefrightsurvivivalschool.com) offers some tips.