Lesa Francis Joins Yoh as Senior Vice President of Managed ServicesStaffing industry veteran takes the reins for all managed staffing and outsourced solution operations, including Yoh Managed Staffing, Yoh HR Solutions, and Yoh IT Support
Technomedia Training inc., announced the renewal of its contract withBell Canada for the Career and Development Centre, the CDCThe CDC is asolution based on Technomedia's TM SIGALR application platform to offera wide range of e-HR and e-Learning services to managers and employees.
Concero Technology Teams with Costco, Health Net, and Aetna to Deliver Online Benefits ProgramsWashington is fifth state for Concero´s expansion of statewide health benefits for Costco members
Peter Weinberg has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as a Principal in the HR Management consulting practiceWeinberg has an international background, having worked in South Africa, the UK, Ireland, and the U.S. He has both corporate and consulting experience, having held CEO, CFO, and COO roles with publicly traded companies before entering the consulting arena ten years ago. Weinberg most recently served with Towers Perrin as Senior Technology Practitioner of its HR Delivery Solutions practice in the central region. His expertise includes global HR and systems strategy, HR transformation, change management, business process re-engineering, HR service delivery, and vendor analysis.
Crawford Selects The Medical Disability Advisor, Fifth Edition for Return-to-Work GuidelinesCrawford´s medically trained professionals utilize the MDA guidelines for support in the decision making process.
MonsterTRAK's Entry-Level Job Survey Shows Strong Outlook, Yet Flat SalariesMore Than Half of Employers Surveyed Seek to Hire New Graduates in Anticipation of Baby Boomer Retirements
trovix to demonstrate BreakThrough Intelligent and personalized search AT UPCOMING IHRIM 2006 CONFERENCE and EXPOSITIONTrovix, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent search and applicant tracking technology
PLATEAU SYSTEMS PRESENTS ON BENEFITS OF INTEGRATING BEST-OF-BREED LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE AT IHRIMCTO Ed Cohen to Discuss Key Drivers for Implementing Successful, End-to-End Talent Management Solutions
Fiserv, Inc. Joins Fortune 500Technology Provider Enters Prestigious Group at Number 488
Beazley Launches State of the Art Web-based Risk Management Services for EPL and D&O ExposuresBeazleySource is a proprietary platform delivering customized risk management services to insureds based on their individual exposures.
People of All Ages, Races and Backgrounds Want JobsWho comes to job fairs? What is their ethnicity? Race? Age?
eWEEK Applauds OrgPlus Enterprise SolutionAnalyst for industry-leading publication commends OrgPlus Enterprise´s ability to ease the task of effectively working with human resources data across an organization.
World's Largest Database of Results-Oriented Job Descriptions Offered by Job Results Management InstituteResults-Oriented Job Descriptions, a powerful human resource management tool that managers, business owners, and human resource professionals use to focus employees on the big picture and what really matters in their jobs, can now be purchased on-line from the world´s largest job description database incorporating results-oriented thinking.
Companies Turning to Master Data Management To Boost Revenue, Cut Costs, Improve ServiceOne way managers are gaining control of this information is via a business strategy called master data management.
Levitt Corporation Selects Independent Health Advocacy Serviceto Assist Employees with Healthcare and Insurance IssuesHealth Advocate helps members navigate the healthcare system providing assistance with a wide range of clinical and administrative issues.
Need A Coach? ... Then You've Arrived!An executive coach can give you the "outside in" perspective to help you clarify what you need to do next; from The Ken Blanchard Companies.
Benefits CommunicationIt is said that effective communication can be viewed as the lifeblood of a successful organization. An Educational webcast transcript from our Benefits analyst, Jeff Chad.
Absence and DisabilityLooking at absence and disability management programs as a means to helping reduce these costs makes sense as it is one of the only ways an organization can reduce costs without cutting benefits and passing on the costs to the employees. From HR.com's Benefits analyst Jeff Chad.
Getting Ready To Do an Employee Survey? Expert Offers TipsSafe Atmosphere is Key to Honest Answers, Says Author of New "Employee Survey Question Guidebook" Volumes.
Peggy Brogan Woods Joins JWT Employment CommunicationsJWT Employment Communications, one of the world´s largest recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, has appointed Peggy Brogan Woods Director of Business Development, with sales and marketing responsibilities in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
HR.com Announces Call for Articles of InterestKey HR areas of interest to follow monthly focus to provide ongoing education and information for HR professionals
Unisys Joins With The RightThing, Inc. for Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar Recruitment Process Outsourcing InitiativeThe outsourcing contract calls for The RightThing to manage hiring processes for more than 2,000 estimated annual hires in non-exempt and lower level exempt roles for Unisys´ North American locations. Under the contract, Unisys will also transition a number of global recruiting employees to The RightThing.
DoubleStar Named 'Cool Vendor' by Leading Analyst FirmVendors selected are innovative, impactful and intriguing.
APC Recognizes TempWorks Software for Innovations in Infrastructure and Customer Commitment. Staffing Software Provider, TempWorks, Surpasses Standards to Receive APC Real-time InfraStruXure AwardTempWorks Software, a leading provider of software solutions that enable staffing companies to enhance productivity and efficiency, is proud to announce that it was the recipient of the InfraStruXure Award, delivered by American Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC).
DoubleStar Named "Cool Vendor" by Leading Analyst FirmVendors Selected are Innovative, Impactful and Intriguing
Soliant Health Approved as ASHA Continuing Education ProviderSoliant Health, the healthcare staffing solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced that it has been approved by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as an official Continuing Education (CE) provider.
Workscape Receives Fifth Consecutive Perimeter Certification from CybertrustRepeat Certification Demonstrates Ongoing Compliance with Extensive Security Assurance Process and Validates Presence of Risk Reduction Practices
Fred D. Gladney, an award-winning sales leader, has been named Vice President of Sales by Career Systems International (CSI).In this newly created position Gladney will lead all aspects of CSI´s national and international sales efforts
Callidus Software Unveils Callidus On-Demand Solutions for Enterprise Incentive ManagementCallidus On-Demand Solutions Deliver the Power of the Industry Leading Callidus TrueComp EIM Solution to Midsized Companies and Enterprise Business Units in a Hosted Services Model
Longnecker & Associates Expands Into New Office SpaceNew Office in Northwest Houston Allows For Continued Growth
CEO of iCIMS Recognized as a Fast Company Fast 50 Reader FavoriteEach year, the Fast 50 challenge generates thousands of entries and tens of thousands of comments from around the world, resulting in high-profile recognition of 50 leaders, innovators, and technology pioneers.
HighRoads Launches Benefits Lifecycle Management 2006New Features Ease Management of Employee Benefits Plans, Lowering CostsWhile Sustaining Quality
APC Recognizes TempWorks Software for Innovations in Infrastructure and Customer CommitmentStaffing Software Provider, TempWorks Software, Surpasses Standards to Receive APC Real-time InfraStruXure Award
BERNARD HODES GROUP WINS TOP HONORS FOR ITS HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONSEMA Creative Excellence Awards Bestowed for Effectiveness and Creative
Career Advice Now on CHiMBY.com - the First Vertical Search Engine for Finding Career Advice Articles and InformationCHiMBY.com launches as the web's first vertical search engine for finding career advice.
The Virtual Office for Business AdvantageArt Papas writes: to maximize growth and profits, staffing and recruiting firms must embrace true flexibility, which starts with enabling the virtual office to extend the economics of productivity beyond the office. Â
Aeroplan implements a human capital management solution with the help of Bell Canada and TechnomediaThe tool has been receivingmany positive reviews, in addition to a significant increase in theinvolvement of the performance and competency management processes."
Financial Times and Goldman Sachs LaunchBusiness Book of the Year Award 2006The Award is designed to highlight the business book that provides the most compelling and enjoyable insight into modern business issues, including management, finance and economics.
Are Interviews Derailing Your Hiring Process?Interviews are indeed a vital part of the hiring process, but they can also lead to its downfall, especially for a small company, writes Charlie Wonderlic.
eQuest Widens its Delivery Support in Asia Through Heightened Partnership with JobStreeteQuest Customers Can Now Reach India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Zywave ® Reaches Milestone - Over 500 Agency Partners Using Innovative Insurance TechnologyIt began with a technology solution developed within a Midwestern insurance agency to compete in an aggressive market back in the early 1990´s. Today, Zywave is a nationally recognized insurance technology company that recently surpassed over 500 partners, marking a milestone in the company´s 10th year.
Enwisen solution offers breadth of "hire-to-retire" workforce communications, affordable price point, ease and rapidness of deployment and effective integration with Oracle applicationsIn this position, Chhabra will focus on driving the product roadmap for the Enwisen applications to ensure the product line continues to meet the demands of the current customer base while setting the stage for future innovations in the workforce communications arena. Additionally, Chhabra will also focus on continuing the growth and development of the strategic channel relationships for the Enwisen product line.
Best Practices for Employing FreelancersWhen the workload piles up, an unexpected project comes along, or an assignment requires a specialized skill set, it's often smart to hire a freelancer. Â But working well with a freelancer is itself a skill - one that good managers can readily master, writes Sara Horowitz.
JMN Investigations Launches The Screening GroupJMN Investigations launches the Screening Group, a Nationwide Background Check Service.
Paul Shepardson Joins Workscape as Territory Sales ManagerHuman Resources Management System Specialist to Lead New Business Development for Outsourced Benefits Administration Solution in Western U.S
McKenzie Scott Partners Alumni Club Grows RapidlyEnthusiastic McKenzie Scott Partners career alumni club accelerates growth beyond industry expectations.
Employee Engagement and Diversity Satisfaction Linkage IdentifiedConsultants and academics alike have long believed there to be a relationship between workplace diversity and employee satisfaction. But, many questions regarding the legitimacy of this relationship have largely remained unanswered; From HRSolutions Inc.
AMS Benefits Appoints John PaikowskiSouth Central Regional Sales Consultant
Edge Training Systems Introduces a New Coaching and Counseling Training Video and On-Demand e-Learning ProgramEdge Training Systems, a producer of leadership and employee development solutions, today announced the addition of a new training video program: Coaching and Counseling - Maximizing Opportunities. This video program helps prepare and motivate employees to pass on their knowledge and skills and demonstrates how effective coaching is one of the most efficient ways to improve the performance of the people around you.
Diversity - Better for BusinessIt has been shown that companies whose employees mirror society´s diversities can proficiently understand and meet the needs of the country´s multicultural market. Â Samira Belmekki explores three of the main reasons why forward-looking companies are adopting diversity hiring policies
NEW AIRLINE VIRGIN AMERICA PICKS VIRTUAL OUTSOURCER WILLOWCSN TO HANDLE ALL CUSTOMER SERVICE CALLSAirline industry innovator teams with the leading provider of virtual call center solutions to Fortune 500 companies
Gauteng Global City Summit To Be Hosted By The Graduate School of Public and Development Management (PDM) and Wits Business School (WBS) Deloitte, & The Human Capital Institute Southern Africa (HCI) on 28 September 2006.Washington D.C: A successful briefing session about the upcoming Gauteng Global City Summit was attended by a select audience at Wits Business School on the 07 March 2006. The purpose of the briefing was to attract a core group of thought leaders and investors to design and deliver the 1-day Summit.
Small Businesses with PEOs Have Cause to Celebrate during National Small Business Week, April 9-15, 2006During National Small Business Week, the PEO industry will present success stories of small businesses working with PEOs to advance their human resource strategies and workers´ access to good employee benefits.
FIRST ADVANTAGE ACQUIRES JAPAN-BASED EMPLOYMENT SCREENING COMPANYEstablished in 1999, Brooke Consulting provides screening services to Japanese and Korean organizations, as well as numerous multinational corporations requiring screening in those locales.
Missing A Balanced PerspectiveIn its latest Emerging Workforce Study, conducted by Harris Interactive, Spherion set out to measure and benchmark how well employers understand what motivates workers, and their performance at keeping employees in their jobs. Â Â
Global Pay Report Confirms Executive Pay GapSenior executives in the US earn the highest salaries and annual total cash* globally, according to a survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
Human Capital Benchmarking Pioneer Dr. Jac Fitz-enz to Present at Human Capital Institute's NationalThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that Dr. Jac Fitz-enz, internationally recognized authority on human capital benchmarking and award-winning author, will speak at HCI's inaugural National Human Capital Summit, to be held in Chicago April 6-7.
Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association Drives Up Membership with E-Learning, E-CommerceThe CustomElectronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has deployed aSumTotal(TM) Systems
Banking and Financial Jobs Featured on the Virginia Bankers Association´s New Career CenterCareer Center website offers venue for Virginia banks to post job openings and job hunters to find employment opportunities and post resumes.
ERP Solutions Offers First Bundled SAP HR Solution for Small/Medium BusinessesDallas-based firm brings SAP HR into reach for small/medium businesses at nearly a third the cost with HCM LaunchSuite
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Extra Paycheck? New Ceridian Survey Finds How U.S. Workers Would Use Those Dollars to Improve Their Financial WellnessMarch is a Three Paycheck Month for Many Employees; Ceridian Urges Employers to Promote Programs that Help Employees Achieve Financial Wellness
Taming the Online Job Search GremlinsJob seekers, employers, recruiters,and networking contacts looking for efficient ways to connect, welcome the convenience and professional presentation of the web-based resume.
Zywave ® Reaches Milestone - Over 500 Agency Partners Using Innovative Insurance TechnologyMilwaukee, WI, March 30, 2006. It began with a technology solution developed within a Midwestern insurance agency to compete in an aggressive market back in the early 1990´s. Today, Zywave is a nationally recognized insurance technology company that recently surpassed over 500 partners, marking a milestone in the company´s 10th year.
SuccessFactors´ Profiles in Performance Tours Address Key Customer Pain Points; Spark Discussion Between All AttendeesSuccessFactors, Inc., the leading global supplier of on-demand, Web-based performance & talent management solutions, hosted the second event of its 12-city Profiles in Performance Tour. SuccessFactors customers Business Objects, Sutter Health and Worldspan addressed key performance and talent management challenges facing organizations of all sizes and the implementation and training methodology they implemented to successfully eliminate these pain points and achieve real business benefits. Registration for remaining events available at www.successfactors.com.
Thought Leaders: Karen Berman on "Financial Intelligence - Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean"Dr. Karen Berman is Founder, President and Co-owner of The Business Literacy Institute. Karen is co-author of Financial Intelligence, a smart no nonsense business finance handbook for managers and recently spoke with HR.com's Leadership analyst, Karen Elmhirst.
Workplace Ridicule: Trending UpwardRacial and ethnic slurs and other inappropriate comments made in the workplace failed to decline last year, according to an annual telephone survey by Novations Group.
New Opportunities for HR Professionals Driven by HRO Business TrendIndia: Multinationals Hiring Indian Managers forAsian PostsIn the last few months, there has been a growing trend among multinational corporations in Asia to hire Indian managers for jobs in Asian countries outside of India; from Pacific Bridge.
Western Universities Develop New Joint Programs with Chinese Business SchoolsIn response to the growing demand in China for western-educated MBA graduates, several top western business schools have developed joint programs with Chinese business schools; from Pacific Bridge.
CALIFORNIA PAYROLL GUIDE FROM ASPEN PROVIDES THOROUGH COVERAGE OF UNIQUE, TRENDSETTING STATE"California payroll rules strongly favor the employee, so a greater burden is placed on employers when it comes to keeping in compliance," noted Joanne Mitchell-George, Aspen Publishers senior managing editor.
CAREERJOURNAL.COM OFFERS TIPSFOR MOMS RETURNING TO WORK
Jobster, Gartner, Yankee Group, Aberdeen and The Newman Group Form a Panel for Human Capital InstituThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that executives from Jobster, Gartner, Inc., Yankee Group, Aberdeen Group, and The Newman Group will participate in a panel discussion at HCI's inaugural National Human Capital Summit, to be held in Chicago April 6-7.
Effortless e-learning with ProlifolaLearning Light announces e-learning research breakthrough.
TheLadders.com Signs Exclusive Partnership with BusinessWeek OnlineCollaboration Expands TheLadders.com´s $100,000-plus Jobs to the BusinessWeek Community
The New Global Workforce: Putting the Right People in the Right PlacesWhen it comes to deploying their workforce, companies face an unprecedented array of choices and challenges: A point of view from Mercer Human Resources Consulting.
The Mature Workforce - Putting Experience to WorkSuccessful Strategies for Employers Serious About College RecruitingCompetition for college talent is fierce, and even employers with strong brand names need to convince students why their organizations are good places where they should work, writes Robert Angulo.
Gauge Maturity to Guarantee ERP SuccessOrganizations must assess their own maturity in addition to the capabilities of ERP products to ensure the success of implementations, migrations, and major upgrades; from InfoTech Research.
Offshore Adoption Trends in HR OutsourcingEverest Research Institute market update reports nearly half of HRO transactions have offshore component; healthcare, energy sectors are highest HRO offshore adopters, followed by manufacturing, telecom.
Retiree medical coverage in jeopardy? To comply with new rules and control balance sheet liabilities, Brown Rudnick outlines issues that governments will need to consider.
Ask the Coach - Issue 8: How to Develop a Strategic FocusTransitioning from a tactical role to a more strategic role can be tricky. Human nature keeps us holding on to what we know - the familiar - which can be a stumbling block for success in our new role. This issue of Ask the Coach offers coaching to help you develop your strategic focus.
Lucas Group Appoints New Managing Partner for Chicago Legal Search- Lucas Group, a respected leader in professional recruiting, recently appointed Kristen George as Managing Partner for its Legal Search office in Chicago, Ill.
HR.com Announces Call for Articles of InterestKey HR areas of interest to follow monthly focus to provide ongoing education and information for HR professionals.
Atlantic Benefits Announces Today Michael J. Rodgers, Jr. Will Speak at Educational Insights Workshop on May 3rd About Employee Benefit Trends and Gaining Control Over Healthcare CostsMichael J. Rodgers, Jr. is tapped to speak at Educational Insight´s workshop series about benefit trends and gaining control over healthcare costs.
Resume Mirror's, REX 3.4 continues to deliver on company's strategy of continuous product improvement to ensure that its customers benefit from deploying the industry´s most advanced resume extraction technology.New version extends resume data extraction and manipulation of data to improve search options and quality of clients´ candidate pools.
Workscape and Asparity Form Alliance to Offer Benefits Administration Decision Support SolutionsStrategic Collaboration Provides Workscape´s Clients with Tools to Streamline Benefits Selection and Service, Allowing Employees to Take Ownership of Healthcare Decisions
Free Web Seminar Tackles Information Management ComplianceARMA International helps legal, IT, and records managers develop regulatory compliance programs.
Ceridian Names William S. Manuel Vice President of HRO SalesApplied Research Corporation Managing Director to Lead Session on High ImpactSuccession Planning at 2006 Gulf Coast Symposium
Technology Reshaping Innovation, Corporations In ´Biggest Change in a Century´Thanks to advances in pervasive computing, the explosion in bandwidth, the adoption of communication standards, and the rise of Web services, companies are reaching out and collaborating with customers, business partners, and even competitors to stimulate innovation and revenue growth.
Enterprise-wide Talent ManagementAn important trend in talent management is the emergence of integrated talent management platforms. An HR.com Whitepaper from Claude Balthazard.
Leading Research Firm Predicts 60% Growth in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing in 2006FAO Research, Inc. Reports 40% Growth in 2005, with Accenture and Capgemini as Biggest Winners in the Fast-Growing, Highly Competitive Market
TempWorks Software Unveils Latest Client and Employee Web Portal Release--WebCenter5, the Latest Web Portal by TempWorks Software, Offers Valuable Enhancements and Incorporates New Microsoft ReleasesTempWorks Software, the innovative developer of staffing software solutions, today unveiled WebCenter5, the latest release of its web portal product. The new version utilizes .Net 2.0 to deliver high demand features and Windows Workflow to drive back-end approval processes.
jobsinthemoney.com and eFinancialCareers.com Announce Compliance with OFCCP´s Internet Applicant RulingIn response to the Office for Federal Contractor Compliance Programs´ (OFCCP) final ruling on Internet Applicants, jobsinthemoney.com and eFinancialCareers.com announced a special product enhancement to enable its clients to comply with this ruling.
HPS Offers Certification on EQ-i ®, the First Scientifically Validated Measure of Emotional IntelligenceResearch indicates that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a key determinant of one's success in life -- even more so than IQ. The most successful leaders are adept at balancing their knowledge and experience with EI skills. A smart leader who is not able to work with and through other people will not be effective.
Talent Plus Names New AssociatesSince 1989, Talent Plus has partnered with companies creating Talent-Based OrganizationsSM (TBOSM) through the selection, development and retention of the best people. Â
Bright Horizons Launches Back-Up Care AdvantageExpanded emergency care offering include in-home child and elder care.
Facing AdversityWhat is it about failure that makes us distance ourselves from failure as soon as the dust has settled? In fact, we should do the exact opposite, writes Robert Evangelista.
Jobster, Gartner, Yankee Group, Aberdeen, and The Newman Group Form a Panel for Human Capital Institute's SummitDay one of the Summit, key executives from leading research organizations present "Talent Management Technologies Forecast, 2006-2007," a session focused on providing human capital professionals with information that can help them choose the right systems for their organizations.
eQuest Reports Best Days of the Week to Post JobsMetrics on One Million Postings and Incoming Candidate Traffic Reports Confirm when Candidates are Looking for Jobs