THE PYRAMID RESOURCE GROUP INC., RECEIVED RALEIGH CHAMBER´SThe Pyramid Resource Group, Inc. received the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce´s prestigious Pinnacle Business Award.
Monster Launches Research Initiative to Help Companies with Strategic HR PlanningMonster Intelligence Program Underscores the Company´s Intellectual Capital and Market Leadership
Reser's Fine Foods Empowers its Leadership with Ultimate Software's Manager Self-ServiceReser's manufactures and distributes over 1,000 fresh and frozen prepared food products that are available in the United States, Canada, Guam, Mexico, and areas of the Far East.
UnumProvident CEO Watjen Says Company Poised to Capitalize on Emerging Trends in Employee BenefitsIn his comments to stockholders at the company´s annual meeting today, Thomas R. Watjen, UnumProvident Corporation (UNM) president and chief executive officer, outlined the progress the company has made over the past two years and said that, while challenges lie ahead, the future holds great promise.
Preemploymentdirectory.com Releases Preliminary Results to 2005 Employers´ Practices in BackgrPreemploymentDirectory.com, the leading online directory of background screening companies, today announced the preliminary results from its 2005 Employers´ Practices in Background Screening Survey. The survey of employers nationwide was conducted in 2005 to identify best practices in background screening in the US. It is an in-depth exploration of the full realm of background checks on applicants including the types of checks conducted, the content contained in background screening policies and the key selection factors in choosing an outsourced background screening firm. The survey is the first such study of this rapidly growing industry.
THE DEAVER FOUNDATION AND SPANISHNET COLLEGE GRANT REMAINING SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP EDUCATORS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS COMMUNICATE WITH THE HISPANIC POPULATIONSpanishNet College and the Deaver Foundation announced today that they are granting the remaining 2006 scholarships offering special Spanish language courses to educators, nurses and related health care providers.
HumanConcepts Announces Availability of its Next-Generation Enterprise Organizational Charting and Workforce Modeling SolutionHumanConcepts to demonstrate new security, integration and analysis features of OrgPlus Enterprise 2.6 at SAPPHIRE ´06.
New Workplace Options Service Helps Employees Find Backup ChildcareEAP offering enables customers to locate childcare centers via national database
CareerBank.com Announces Career Center Alliance with Bizjournals.comCareerBank.com, the world´s largest career center for professionals in accounting, finance, banking, mortgage, insurance and related industries, has formed an alliance with -
The Human Capital Institute and University of Calgary's Haskayne School of Business Announce Learning & Networking Event for the Calgary Business Community, May 25th"HCI's agreement with the Haskayne School of Business expands our reach to the global business community, making human capital education and information more readily available to individuals and organizations," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's Executive Director.
Monster Launches Research Initiative to Help Companies with Strategic HR PlanningMonster Intelligence Program Underscores the Company´s Intellectual Capital and Market Leadership
The Destiny Group is First Military Specific Site to offer OFCCP TechnologyThe Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently issued a directive requiring any employer doing business with the Federal government to comply with new definitions of an internet applicant.
Workscape Closes First Quarter of 2006 with Record- Breaking Sales and Accomplishments- Leading Provider of Outsourced Benefits and Workforce Management Solutions Generates Sales Momentum from New Client Wins and Expanded Client Relationships -
Media 1 Earns 2006 Small Business of the Year AwardCorporate training and consulting firm
honored by Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
The Hiring Solutions Company Selects eQuest to Provide Worldwide Job Posting Deliveries through its ATS, SniperhireTMMiddle East's Largest Applicant Tracking System Gives Nod to US-Based Job Posting Distributor.
Power Manners is sure to be a bestsellerTold simply and with humour the author shows readers how to attract attention and acceptance, increase their influence and success, and understand the importance of international protocols to increase business.
Searching for Firefighter Employment Is No Easy TaskFiremenjobs.com & Google home page offers innovative way to become a firefighter.
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. Fuels Global Knowledge-Sharing Initiative with SumTotal Enterprise SuiteC&S is a joint venture between Computer Associates and SatyamComputer Services.
Kennedy Information will be host a 90-minute interactive audio conference entitled, "Best Practices:The increasingly tight labor market has led to a reinvigoration of the War for Talent and with Baby Boomers about to retire en mass, it is easy to predict that the college-recruiting battleground is going to be one of the fiercest.
MphasiS - Eldorado Computing Introduces End-to-End Seamless Integrated Claims Processing Solution837 standard enables easy conversion from paper to electronic claims, reducing administrative costs up to 40%
Isabelle Duguay Joins Bensinger, DuPont & AssociatesMarie Apke, BDA´s Senior Vice-President of Operations, believes that Ms. Duguay is a significant addition to the BDA Staff.
HireDesk Launches Pulse, a Tool to Monitor Recruitment and Hiring Industry TrendsIndustry Leader Adds An Element to Its Knowledge Center Initiative - Tracking and Reporting on Issues Important to the Recruitment and Hiring Industry
Indeed Launches First Pay-Per-Click Job Advertising Network"Search engines have revolutionized the advertising industry with a pay-for-performance model, and now Indeed is the first to create a pay-per-click network for classifieds advertising," said Paul Forster, CEO of Indeed. "Hundreds of advertisers and publishers have joined since we launched the beta of our PPC advertising network in 2005."
Axiome Sourcing Offers Solution to HR Pros Seeking Escape from Administrative LimboResource Management Solution frees HR pros to embrace strategic roles and leverage the global talent boom
Censeo Corp and Nyack, NY-based UNISON LLC partner with leading pharmaceutical to launch a new drugCenseo´s online, "access from anywhere" assessments, together with UNISON´s meeting-based testing and certification technologies, combined to offer an integrated set of metrics - metrics used to increase learning throughout the entire field sales training initiative.
In response to increased demands by employers and recruiters for highly qualified supply chain job candidates, the Supply Chain Council (SCC) has introduced a new interactive job board.By visiting http://careers.supply-chain.org, employers and recruiters can reach a large audience of supply chain professionals, including the 700 member companies of SCC worldwide, who are experienced practitioners representing a broad cross-section of industries, including manufacturers, services, distributors, and retailers.
NINTH HOUSE, INC. WINS SOFTWARE & INFORMATION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR "BEST CORPORATE LEARNING"Industry Recognizes Ninth House´s Best Technology Solution in Leadership Development
U.S. Steadily Losing Competitive Edge In Sciences, Says Pepper Hamilton SurveyIndia, China & Japan Advancing At America´s Expense
Human Capital Institute and SkillSurvey Announce AgreementSkillSurvey and three other innovators in talent acquisition tools, software, and services, are underwriting HCI's new seminar called "Talent Acquisition Through Innovation: Early Adopters Will Win the War for Talent," which will launch with a pilot session in Boston on June 28 and continue on to other major markets through the second half of the year.
EMPLOYEASE TO LAUNCH PAYROLL SERVICE FOR COMPANIES WITH MORE THAN 1,000 EMPLOYEESEmployease(R), Inc, the leading provider of on demand HR, benefits administration and outsourcing solutions, today announced plans to launch a payroll offering targeted at companies with more than 1,000 employees.
Seventy Percent of U.S. Employers Fail to Grasp Legal Training RequirementsResults of ELT 2006 Ethics Training Survey
TopUSAJobs.com Lists Over 500,000 Paid Career OpportunitiesTopUSAJobs.com increased its listings to more than 500,000 career opportunities. The first and largest cost-per-click job board in the industry continues upward in growth and success.
Buck Consultants announced today that it has been selected by the Milwaukee County Retirement System to provide actuarial and retirement consulting services.Buck Consultants to Provide Milwaukee County With Retirement Plan Services
BrandoHR announces Introduction of TargetPortA New Recruiting Tool for Small Business Owners
Business Transformation Projects Enable Companies To Benefit From Lower Costs, Faster Time to MarketManaging information efficiently is the key to optimizing and transforming your business processes.
Brett Houghton and Ron Myers have joined Buck Consultants in senior consulting positions. Please see the information below for their titles and expertise.Brett Houghton and Ron Myers have joined Buck Consultants' Lifetime Health consulting practice as Directors, and will be located in Sandy, Utah.
Workscape Named as Finalist for the2006 MITX Technology AwardsThird Annual MITX What´s Next Forum & Technology Awards Recognize Outstanding Technology Advancements in New England Region.
SumTotal Systems Opens New, World-Class OfficeSumTotal(TM)Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), the largest provider of talent, learning andbusiness performance technologies and services, opened a45,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility on the seventh floor ofMaximus Towers, Mindspace at Madhapur, in Hyderabad, India, for up to300 employees.
Mercer HR Services adds 11 major clients in first quarterGrowth continues across all lines of business
KARVY Global Services Announces Knowledge Process Outsourcing CapabilitiesCompany Offers Research and Analytics Services in a Variety of Areas
VirtualEdge Corporation (VE), a worldwide provider of Talent Lifecycle Software solutions, announced the release of VE 7.0 to its worldwide customer base.Included with the release is the highly anticipated new module of VE Pilot, the World´s First Talent CRM Solution.
The RightThing, Inc. Named as Finalist in The 2006 American Business AwardssmThe RightThing, Inc., an end-to-end provider of recruitment process outsourcing, was informed today that it has been named a Finalist in the Best New Company category in The 2006 American Business Awards.
KIRBY BOSLEY, NOTED HEALTH CARE EXPERT,JOINS WATSON WYATTVeteran Consultant to Oversee Firm´s West DivisionGroup and Health Care Consulting Services
Cabela's Expands Kronos ® Licenses to Accommodate Expansion to 30,000-Employee Workforce; ''World's Foremost Outfitter'' upgrading to latest version of Kronos iSeries Central suiteThe forecast calls for immense growth for Cabela's. As a result, the nation's largest direct marketer and a leading retailer of outdoor merchandise, has expanded its use of the Kronos iSeries Central suite from Kronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) to accommodate its entire expanding employee workforce.
RealLife HR, a nationwide leader in benefits management automation and outsourcing services, announced that it has expanded it´s sales force to include four more professionals.RealLife HR has seen tremendous growth in the last year, leading to these new appointments.
Authoria CEO Tod Loofbourrow Tapped to Present at Top Financial ConferencesPacific Crest's 2006 On-Demand Conference, at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, on Wednesday, May 24, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time.
Bersin Associates Recognizes Performance Management LeadersReport Acknowledges Plateau for Delivering Highest Performance Management Scalability and for Its Rapid Growth Rate
Chandler Macleod Selects Peopleclick and FastTrack For Their Talent Acquisition SolutionPeopleclick Extends Global Reach in Asia Pacific Region
Cendant Mobility Changes Name to CartusCendant Mobility, a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD), today announced that it has officially changed its name to Cartus.
NINTH HOUSE, INC. PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS TO LINGOS FOR GLOBAL RELIEF AND HUMANITARIAN EFFORTSLeadership Development Solutions will Develop Leaders for CARE, Habitat for Humanity, Mercy Corps and Other International Non-Governmental Organizations in Over 60 Countries
CyberShift Workforce Management 3GTM Version 5.0 Enables Global Employers to Maximize Workforce Performance While Taking Control of Labor and Expense ManagementLatest Version of Web-based Solution Features Intuitive User Interface Requiring Zero Training
Cook Ross, Inc. Offers Web Seminars on Why Cultural Competency is Good for BusinessDoes your organization have a culture of diversity and inclusion? If not, you may be missing out on attracting and retaining high-potential diverse employees, as well as attracting new customers, said Howard Ross, president of Cook Ross, Inc., one of the country's leading diversity training and consulting companies. Ross will discuss why diversity training and education benefits the bottom line and how an organization can practice daily cultural competence in its monthly web seminars in June. "Translating Cultural Competency Into Organizational Effectiveness," will be held Wed., June 7 from Noon to 1:30 p.m. and includes 0.15 CEU. Another seminar, "Making the Case for Cultural Competency," which is geared to health organizations, also will be held Wed., June 7. Both are free.
Survey Finds Companies "Very Concerned" About A Possible Flu PandemicIn April 2006, ORC conducted a survey to better understand how companies are preparing in case of a flu pandemic-an eventuality government and private experts now consider being very possible, even probable.
Leading Senior European Executives Discuss Leveraging G&A For Competitive Advantage at Hackett´s Best Practices ConferencePresenters Include HP, Rolls Royce, Barclays, Lufthansa, Philips, and Rhodia; Hackett to Also Offer a Preview of 2006 Book of Numbers Research
Chandler Macleod Selects Peopleclick and FastTrackPeopleclick Extends Global Reach in Asia Pacific Region
Authoria CEO Tod Loofbourrow Tapped to Present at Top Financial ConferencesPacific Crest's 2006 On-Demand Conference, at the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, on Wednesday, May 24, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time.
Workplace Options Wins Prestigious Caregiver Friendly AwardWorkplace Options, the largest provider of work-life employee benefits in America, announced today that its Care Coach service won a 2006 Caregiver Friendly award from Today´s Caregiver magazine.
Best Practices for Healthcare Recruiting in 2006 Report Now AvailableBest Practices for Healthcare Recruiting in 2006 report now available. Jobscience reveals how to win the war of recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent without losing millions. According to a research report by Jobscience, top talent in the healthcare industry is hard to come by and even harder to retain in this competitive hiring market. Hospitals cannot afford to continue operating without giving more serious consideration to recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent, and then addressing it as a primary improvement initiative for the hospital as a whole. These and other key findings can be found in the research report, "Healthcare Recruiting Best Practices 2006", now available through Jobscience.
Denver-based WisdomNet, Inc., a leading provider of technology and consulting solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with Lominger Limited, Inc..WisdomNet´s Integrated Talent Management System (WisdomNet ITMS(TM)) has been hailed as the "definitive end-to-end solution," with a platform that covers the full spectrum of Talent Management functions, including strategic goal alignment, performance management, career development, learning management, succession-planning, workforce planning and recruiting.
eQuest Adds Jobster as Job Posting PartnerIntegration extends eQuest customers' recruiting reach
COLONIAL SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE JUMPS IN NATIONAL WORKSITE SALES RANKINGSHigher sales lead to record-setting premium processing and use of
Colonial´s E-services for benefits management
Conference Call: "How to Deal With a Narcissistic Boss from Hell"Thursday, June 1, 2006 6:00pm - 7:00pm Eastern Time
Hosted by Ben Dattner, Ph.D.
SuccessFactors Raises $45 Million to Fuel Continued Customer-focused Triple-Digit GrowthSuccessFactors, Inc., the global leader in on-demand software for human capital management, today announced that it has raised $45 million in additional capital to fund continued business expansion and maintain its 100-plus-percent growth rate in sales, customers and users through 2006 and beyond.
Trovix selected By fortune 200 sanmina-sci to optimize hiring processTrovix´s Recruiting Solution Noted for its Ease-of-Use and "Recruiter Centricity" by Leading Global Electronics Manufacturing Services Company
Getting the Best TeleCommuter for the JobHiring TeleCommuters offers choice of the best talent from anywhere in the country and generous overhead and office-space cost-savings. But what TeleCommuter Screening Tools assure employers get those with the best skills match and work-attitude for their jobs - who they can trust out of the office?
NAM APPLAUDS ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SKILLS FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED TODAY BY DEPT. OF LABORProvides Snapshot of the 21st Century Manufacturing Technical Worker," Engler Says
Fire Protection Engineers Hold Some of Highest Paid Engineering Jobs - Expert Estimates Five Job Openings Per GraduateDemand is strong for fire protection engineers, with one expert estimating that there are five job openings for every new graduate. Median salary for an entry level fire protection engineer is $55,500, and can approach $100,000 with 6 - 8 years of experience and a master's degree. The Careers in Fire Protection web site offers information on college degree programs, available scholarships, and distance learning opportunities.
iCIMS Announces the Release of iRecruiterTM 6.1 Featuring International Recruitment CapabilitiesLeading Provider of Web-based Hiring Management Solutions Releases Global Platform for Mid-market Corporations
UnumProvident retains LEAD in disability insurance marketplaceIn 2005, the company maintained more than $3.9 billion in premium for existing group and individual cases and generated approximately $267 million of new sales.
Plateau Systems Recognized as Leader in Bersin & Associates' 2006 Performance Management StudyReport Acknowledges Plateau for Delivering Highest Performance Management Scalability and for Its Rapid Growth Rate
Workplace Options Care Coach Service Wins Caregiver Friendly AwardCaregiver Friendly Awards are presented by Today´s Caregiver magazine to celebrate outstanding books, media, products and services designed with the best interest of the family caregiver in mind.
WHERE TO AND FOR HOW MUCH?Survey: Quality of Life, Pay Top Relocation Considerations for Executives
The Countdown Has Begun& Enclarity" Asks: Is Your Organization Ready For NPI?National Provider Identifier requirements are exactly one year away
Enclarity offers checklist to assess readiness for NPI
Opportunities-inc.com is Awarded the Distinguished Barretsnet Gold AwardOpportunities-inc.com, the largest online database of corporate staffing websites was awarded the distinguished Barretsnet Gold Award today.
Sage Software Ships Enhanced Sage Abra HRMS for Mid-Sized U.S. and Canadian OrganizationsSage Software announced today the availability of Sage Abra HRMS version 8.1, featuring support for mid-sized U.S. and Canadian businesses and organizations, and integration with the new Sage Abra eRecruiter, also released today.
FINEOS Corporation and Reed Group Announce Strategic PartnershipIntegration of FINEOS Claims and Reed Group´s The Medical Disability Advisor Offers Operational Enablement and Efficiency to Life Insurance Companies and Claims Administrators
Leading Research Firm Launches First Employment "Matchmaking" Service for Finance & Accounting OutsoFAO Research, Inc. Creates Job Site to Provide Advice, Research & Executive Search Services to Address the Growing Worldwide Job Crisis in F&A Outsourcing
GeoLearning Partners with Xyleme for Unmatched SCORM 2004 SupportLeading Software-as-a-Service LMS platform provider to leverage industry´s most sophisticated content reusability model.
Competition Can Reduce Employee Benefits CostsHighRoads Proves that Online Auctions Deliver an Average 15+ Percent Savings - Without Sacrificing
Quality
Destiny Group Expands Military Employment Network with New Veteran SitesAddition of Key Sites Boosts Ability of Employers to Reach Job-Seeking Veterans in War for Talent
Buck Consultants Announces Total Rewards InSight Communication ToolBuck Consultants announced today the launch of Total Rewards InSight, an enhanced total rewards communication solution that provides unique information views and human resource management tools for all key stakeholders.
Authoria Marks Q1 2006 with Major Product Introduction, Substantial New Customers, and More than 4 Million Subscribers to Authoria's On-Demand SolutionsFirst Quarter Highlighted by Debut of Authoria Recruiting(TM) and Rapid Growth in Enterprise Customers Deploying Authoria's On-Demand Delivery Model
Principal Financial Group Launches New Universal Life ProductUniversal Life Protector III offers lower cost and greater flexibility.
Mesaba Pilots Vindicated by Bankruptcy Court RulingALPA Says Management Must Reassess Plans for Airline's Future
Peopleclick Academy Receives Prestigious Accreditation From The Human Resource Certification InstituteSHRM-Sponsored Certification Demonstrates Peopleclick´s Expertise in Human Resources Industry
WEIRFOULDS LLP APPOINTS THE COMMUNCATIONS GROUP INC. AS PR COUNSELTROVIX CEO TO PRESENT AT UPCOMING 10th ANNUAL DOW JONES VENTUREWIRE 2006 ENTERPRISE VENTURESTalent Management is Now A Job for The CEOTalent management now features prominently on the CEO's agenda, according to a white paper by the Economist Intelligence Unit, in co-operation with Development Dimensions International (DDI), a global human resources consulting firm. Â
Oops ... the Living Will Solutions Secret is OutAssists in the development and registration of a living will. Also provides on-line emergency contact info 24/7.
Vurv Hosts Annual User Conference at Disney´s Grand Floridian Resort; Announces Vurv Strategy, u-Learning, and Additional Customer-Exclusive InitiativesNew Customer Collaboration, Educational and Strategic Advisory Service Programs Help Customers Become More Knowledgeable and Successful
The Human Capital Institute and Babson College Feature Neal Thornberry at Networking BreakfastThis session is the third in HCI and Babson Executive Education's ongoing Human Capital Leadership Series for the Greater Boston business and professional community.
New Appointments at Accor Hotels in ChinaAccor Asia Pacific is pleased to announce the following appointments to hotels in China.
Beckman Coulter Chooses Kenexa´s Employment Process Outsourcing Services and Recruitment TechnologiesBiomedical testing manufacturer taps Kenexa to reduce costs, improve quality and speed of hiring
Reed Business Information, Publisher of Wireless Week, Selects Unisfair to Power its Inaugural OnlinJune 2006 Virtual Event Will Enable Job Seekers to Interact with Leading Telecom Employers Without Ever Leaving Their Desks
June 5th Telephone Seminar Set to Help Professionals Nationwide Struggling With Their CareersProfessionals now have access to career help over the telephone.
eQuest Takes High Road on Free Job BoardsFree Job Boards Must Meet Specific Criteria to become Certified prior to being Allowed in Enterprise Network Delivery System
Internet Tools Can Encourage Appropriate Health Care Decisions, Watson Wyatt SaysCompanies that are best at controlling healthcare costs are more likely than their poorer performing counterparts tooffer multifaceted Internet tools that help employees model health careoptions, a study by Watson Wyatt and the National Business Group on Healthhas found.
What´s on your Industry Radar? - RSS Driven Portal for the "Real Time" Business of HR and Employee Benefits LaunchesFor those in the human resources, healthcare insurance or employee benefits industries the answer to the question above is the free thought leader news portal - The Industry Radar (www.theindustryradar.com) which launched today designed to keep your "radar" attuned to all the latest industry trends and news.
Staffing.org Report: Recruiting costs are up, but taking recruiters out of recruiting is not the answerNew survey gathers data from nearly 4,000 organizations and 800 job seekers
Halogen´s Hosted Software Shines with SunLeading vendor delivering web-based employee performance management solutions to hundreds of thousands of global users on Telus-hosted Sun infrastructure