Van Dyke Named President of Incentive Research FoundationThe Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) is pleased to announce that Melissa Van Dyke has been named President of its organization. Ms. Van Dyke will be responsible for overall management and operation of the Incentive Research Foundation, whose primary mission is to develop usable and actionable incentive research to raise the awareness and knowledge of incentive practices to the industry and business community at large.
New Leadership Team Expands The Kaleidoscope Group's CapabilitiesDiversity and inclusion consulting firm adds three senior executives.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Launches “Personal Brand Week”Nationwide campaign to help students develop skills that can differentiate them in a crowded job market. Week-long event starts February 22nd, 2010
Secova's 2010 Business Outlook for HR Outsourcing Previous adopters of human resources outsourcing (HRO) services are making significant changes when restructuring their end-of-term contracts. According to the Everest Research Institute, the end of term multi-process HRO market holds a great significance as $6 billion of contracts are nearing renewal in 2010 - 2012. What benefits administration initiatives are corporate HR currently investing in to reduce benefits costs and manage change?
Ceridian Named as Leading Outsource Provider for Fifth Consecutive YearCeridian is one of a few select companies to be named to the IAOP’s Global Outsourcing 100® list since its inception
The Job Search Boot Camp Teaches Job Seekers the Advanced Techniques They Need to Find Jobs The Job Search Boot Camp Teaches Job Seekers the Advanced Techniques They Need to Find Jobs Faster in Today's Market
In this 4.5 hour program, job seekers will be trained to find opportunities in the hidden job market, to deal with tough job search challenges and to market and sell themselves so they rise to the top, especially when the talent pool is deep and, therefore, very competitive.
Partnership with Franklin University Offers Minnesota West Community Partnership with Franklin University Offers Minnesota West Community and Technical College Students an Online Bachelor's Degree Option
Minnesota West Community and Technical College has entered into an agreement with Franklin University to offer students the opportunity to earn bachelor's degrees by combining on-campus courses at Minnesota West with online courses through Franklin.
Pacific Timesheet Announces Shift Differential EnhancementsAdditional more configurable support for shift differential regular and overtime rules.
Feuding and Failure vs. Performance and Innovation A Study of Leadership in the Canadian Workplace
Diamond Resorts International(R) Assists the Women of Haiti Global hospitality provider pulls its custom uniform inventory and sends to the Haitian Congress to Fortify Haiti
he New TPA ERISA Appeals Department Training Program Announced for Self-Insured Health Plan'sThe New TPA ERISA Appeals Department Training Program Announced for Self-Insured Health Plan's Denial and Appeal Management To Compliantly Contain Administrative Costs
For The First Time In U.S. Health Care History, ERISAclaim.com Announced The Nation's First TPA ERISA Appeal Management Department Program To Provide TPA's and Self-Insured Health Plans With A Turn-Key Set-Up Training For The In-House ERISA Appeals Management Department To Process ERISA Appeals Compliantly to Contain Administrative Costs and Avoid Unnecessary Litigations, In Wake Of The New Pending Obama Health Reform Laws Mandating ERISA Compliance for All Group Health Plans Within Six Months of The Enactment
New Book on Business and Sales - Author Interviewed on Selling Power TVUnconventional Approach to Sales is Helping Close More Deals.
Globoforce Launches New Consulting ServiceGloboforce Launches New Consulting Service, Bringing “Insight” into Global Strategic Employee Recognition Management
Portfolio of services delivers best practices in program assessment, strategy development, implementation, and measurement to drive employee engagement and manage culture
Mercer adds eight senior consultants to the alternatives boutique within its investment consulting Mercer adds eight senior consultants to the alternatives boutique within its investment consulting business
Appointments greatly expand private equity and alternatives expertise in North America, Europe and Australia
The expansion positions Mercer to meet increasing client demand for guidance in these asset classes
FUSE Marketing Group named in Top 50 Best Small and Medium Employers in CanadaContinued success, wins and growth prompts management to shift senior roles
Halogen Software Honoured as Employer of Choice for Second Consecutive Year Talent Management Leader Named to Top 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada
Feuding and Failure vs. Performance and InnovationA study of leadership in the Canadian workplace
Psychometrics Canada, a leading assessment publisher and consultant for the development and selection of people in business, government and education, today announced the results of its study of leadership in the Canadian workplace. In many cases strong leadership has resulted in dramatic effects on work engagement, team performance and innovation. However, the report also shows that poor leadership has negative effects on employee morale, project success and working relationships.
New Solution Simplifies Life’s Most Difficult Healthcare DecisionsEmbark Health’s Advance Directive Solution is the Most Comprehensive System to Make Advance Directives Really Work
Four in Five Departing CEOs Stay Active in BusinessStudy Throws Greater Light on CEO Careers
SAVO Announces 10th Consecutive Record Quarter / YearSales Enablement Leader Delivers Unparalleled Results, Continued Momentum in Growing Space
New Thought Paper from Management Mentors: Online Corporate Mentoring Software - The 5 Main BenefitsManagement Mentors offers free thought paper on the benefits to taking a corporate mentoring program online.
Free Webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 9:00AM to 10:00AM PST To learn more about the online course, Advanced Training in Conflict Management, you can attend a Free Webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 9:00–10:00AM Pacific Standard Time. A thirty-minute presentation will be followed by thirty minutes of question-and-answer discussion. Sign up for the Free Webinar by completing the Webinar registration form: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/320378913
EmployeeScreenIQ Revamps University Web Site with Multimedia, Social Networking FeaturesUser polls, videos, podcasts and more join existing articles, blogs and news updates.
Boston Technology Consulting Firm Caturano and Company Announces Vice President Boston Technology Consulting Firm Caturano and Company Announces Vice President of Business Development
Institutional Investor Lists Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos Among the 'Best CEOs in America'Analysts Also Rate SVP Ken Janke Jr. and Aflac Investor Relations Team "Best in Class"
SmartSearch licenses TalentHook internet search capabilitySmartSearch licenses TalentHook internet search capability
to offer users fully integrated resume sourcing, talent acquisition and recruiting business solution
Advanced Personnel Systems to offer enhanced Internet resume search integration option with SmartSearch Version 14 upgrade
The Training Associates Named Top Learning Provider For Fourth Consecutive YearHRO Today Recognizes Trainer Consulting Specialist As Learning Solutions Leader
Employees Immediately Discover Hidden Profits with More or Less Inc. Profit Proposal Generator Employees Company-Wide Immediately Discover Hidden Profits with More or Less Inc. Profit Proposal Generator (PPG)
Cook Children’s Health Care System Selects Multiple Lawson Enterprise Solutions Top-ranked children’s health system seeks to streamline business and HR operations while improving data reporting capabilities
Halogen Software Honoured as Employer of Choice for Second Consecutive YearTalent Management Leader Named to Top 50 Small and Medium Employers in Canada
Ultimate Software Reports Q4 and Year-End 2009 Financial ResultsRecord Total Revenue and Recurring Revenue Results for Quarter and Year
RECENT DISCOVERIESFebruary 2010 issue of SMARTER BETTER BUSINESS.
Asking the Right QuestionsMy years as a litigation attorney provided me with excellent insight into failed business and employment relationships. Here are a few critical questions business owners, managers, and employees can ask themselves to make sure that their thinking is on the right path
Prospects Aren’t Really ProspectsSales has a goal: find a prospect with a need and sell a solution. You can call it anything you want, use all of the fancy terms about serving your client, be a Trusted Advisor or a Relationship Manager, do whatever you can to understand need and make nice. But at the end of the day, your job as a seller is to place your solution.
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A Formal Performance Management Process Is No Longer Sufficient The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ rose in January for the fifth consecutive month. The index now stands at 93.2, up 1 percent from December’s 92.3, but still down 0.7 percent compared to January 2009.
Bernard Hodes Group Welcomes Social Recruiting Expert Jenny DeVaughn Bernard Hodes Group Welcomes Social Recruiting Expert Jenny DeVaughn To Strengthen Digital Team In Southeast and Florida. DeVaughn is Well-known Throughout the Industry as an Innovative Leader in Social Communications and Recruitment Strategy
Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, is pleased to announce that Jenny DeVaughn has joined its vast digital team serving the southeast and Florida regions. DeVaughn, who is well-known in the recruitment, social and emerging communications market, will serve as one of Hodes’ directors of social strategy.
New Website Aids Government Job SeekersGovernmentResume.org offers a reliable, all-in-one resource for government job seekers, including tips on searching for jobs, information on Resumix, and advice on writing federal resumes and KSA statements.
One in Two SAP Professionals Expect Salary Increase in 2010 New Survey Reveals Cautious Optimism after Gloomy 2009
Ceridian Solutions Help Lonestar Save Money, Increase Productivity, Enhance Company ValueEvaluation process with Lonestar Truck Group helped Ceridian identify over $175,000 in near term created value; more significant future savings
Outplacement Report Reveals Online Tools are Expected and Critical to Success of Career Transition Findings indicate organizations must adapt to Web trends and integrate self-service tools as part of outplacement programs
Nationwide Use of Background Screening Services Projected To Grow 400% In 2010 Government agencies report fourfold growth in the use of background screening services by employers. Leaders in the background check industry, Nationwide Background Checks, LLC and PointHR, Inc., launch a new background check alliance to meet growing demand in California for online convenience and competitive pricing. Services will target employers, rental property owners, and private users. Services include employment and education confirmation, certification and licensing verification, criminal background check, credit check (pre-employment, renters), I-9 residency (E-Verify), fingerprint (Live Scan), drug testing, and other important screening services.
Globoforce Named to TechCrunch Europe Top 100 IndexRSA Corp published an eBook on the IT hiring outlook for 2010, which includes interviews with technical hiring managers from multiple industries. This complimentary eBook is a deep look at hiring contractors versus permanent employees during economic uncertainty and how each work best for specific industries.
Leading UK Insurance Provider Adopts iCIMS’ Talent Platform for International Talent Management NeedTalent Management Solution Provider Signs Leading UK Insurance Provider and Continues Strong Momentum in the International Mid-Market Space.
TRU London Conference Announces TempWorks as their Platinum Sponsor TempWorks Software CEO flying all the way from Minnesota to London to support the TRU London Conference.
EIGHTH ANNUAL AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDSSM ANNOUNCES 2010 CALL FOR ENTRIESBusiness Awards Seeking to Recognize
Top U.S. Organizations, Executives, and Workers
Labor Reports Prove Essential for Workforce ManagementExpress Data Systems, Inc. Reports on Benefits of SaaShr.com Partnership
DBSquared Continues to Cut Costs for Their Automated Human Resources Solutions DBSquared Continues to Cut Costs for Their Automated Human Resources Solutions to Help Meet Customer Needs in a Struggling Economy
Cytiva Releases New White Paper: Performance Management in a Recovering EconomyNew White Paper Provides HR Practitioners a Blue Print on How Performance Management Technology Can Drive Success in a Post Crash Economic Environment
FOUR SEASONS LAUNCHES INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE AWARD PROGRAM: THE "UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE"This past year, employees around the world have shown exceptional dedication and commitment to achieving a job well done.
Outplacement Report Reveals Online Tools are Expected and Critical to Success of Career Transition Findings indicate organizations must adapt to Web trends and integrate self-service tools as part of outplacement programs
U.S. Salary Increase Budgets Nearly Matching InflationSurvey Shows Lowest Level in 25-Year History
Leading UK Insurance Provider Adopts iCIMS’ Talent Platform for International Talent Management Talent Management Solution Provider Signs Leading UK Insurance Provider and Continues Strong Momentum in the International Mid-Market Space.
Profiles International Releases Leader’s Guide to Managing Workplace StressProfiles International, a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, has released a report for business leaders who need a way to help their employees manage workplace stress.
Jackson & Coker Industry Report Spotlights Healthcare Executive Interview Key observations of Shawn Strash, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer with Oro Valley Hospital, on critical issues facing healthcare executives today.
Cartus Launches “Kaleidoscope” Blog for Corporate Relocation and Human Resources PractitionersCartus Corporation, the premier provider of employee relocation solutions, has launched a new blog called “Kaleidoscope”— an interactive forum in which corporate relocation and HR practitioners can find and exchange current information on key trends, best practices, and practical tips for programs and policies. Visit www.cartusblog.com to view the site.
IRS EMPLOYMENT AUDITThe IRS has announced that starting in February it will randomly select and do intensive audits on 6,000 employers.
The Other Kind of Smart - 600 reviewNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of "The Other Kind of Smart" and catch up on the industry buzz.
Labor and Employee Relations Experts Form New Consulting FirmTwo labor and employee relations experts, Mark G. Hines and Ron McDonald, have formed One2One Partners. The firm creates customized programs that strengthen the relationship among company leaders, line supervisors and employees. Goals of programs are to have an engaged workforce and minimize the threat of third-party intervention, regardless of potential legislation such as Employee Free Choice Act or Card Check.
Allsup Helps Break Through the Disability BacklogAllsup reissues top 10 tips to help people with disabilities as applications for Social Security disability benefits soar to 2.8 million
Global Education Opportunity Network (GEON) Partners with Vantage Communications
Global Education Opportunity Network (GEON) Partners with Vantage Communications to Help U.S. Colleges and Universities Track Prospective International Students
GEON, Inc. to utilize Vantage CRM Student Relationship Management application to expand its global student recruitment efforts in 182 countries
The Ken Blanchard Executive MBA Program at Grand Canyon University is a Unique Cohort System The Ken Blanchard Executive MBA Program at Grand Canyon University is a Unique Cohort System Creating Unusual Bonds - Begins in February
The Ken Blanchard Executive MBA is a 12-month MBA program focused on executive leadership. Delivered in a blended learning format that combines the convenience of online learning and the power of three in-person residencies, the Ken Blanchard EMBA attracts student leaders from all over the US.
Amidst a Chilly Economic Climate, Temperature Rises for Temporary PlacementMillennium Personnel Corp. (http://mpc-nyc.com/) announces that according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the last six months temporary employment nationwide is up 9 percent. Currently 1.9 million Americans are employed as so called "temps" and Millennium has the solution.
Tucson Startup Grows into Multimillion-Dollar Company; Appoints New Chief Executive OfficerZanes Law continues success and looks to future expansion
CSC ELECTS RODMAN WARD III AS PRESIDENT AND CEOWilmington, DE: (www.cscglobal.com
) – Corporation Service Company (CSC) announces the election of Rodman Ward III as president and chief executive officer effective April 5, 2010.
TopUSAJobs.com, the First Pay-Per-Click Job Board, Wins WEDDLE’s Users Choice Award TopUSAJobs.com was chosen as one of the top 30 job boards out of over 100,000 sites
Love is in the Air, but is it in the Workplace?Survey Finds Employees Disagree on Appropriateness of Office Romances
BrightMove Announces TalentHook Integration Providing Internet Resume SearchBrightMove Announces TalentHook Integration Providing Internet Resume Search within their Saas Recruiting and Business Solution.
Enhanced Internet Resume Search integration option allows clients to use TalentHook functionality to search thousands of resume sites.
Summit Medical Group Receives State Grant for 'I AM SMG' Customized TrainingSummit Medical Group received a Customized Training Grant from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Thunderbird Launches New Online Executive Certificate SeriesThunderbird School of Global Management has launched an Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations as part of a new online executive education offering at the school. The program is open to professionals with an interest in expanding their global mindset and their cross-cultural communication skills. The Executive Certificate in Global Negotiations is the first in a new series of online open enrollment programs Thunderbird is launching this year.
The National Guard Announces First Virtual Career FairOnline event replicates the attractions of a real-world career fair
THE POWER OF BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT10 Simple Steps to Increase Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Adaptability
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders: An Integrated Global Approachpresented by Rich Herbst, VP of Learning & Leadership Development
TeleTech Holdings, Inc.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
2:00pm Eastern/11:00am Pacific
Register www.ecornell.com/herbst
LIMRA and LOMA’s Virtual Worker System Receives 2009 Product of the Year AwardLIMRA and LOMA announced today that their Virtual Worker System has received a 2009 Product of the Year Award for exceptional innovation from Technology Marketing Corporation’s (TMC®) Customer Interaction Solutions magazine.
Boomers Blocking Career Paths Historic Intergenerational Clash PredictedThe US workforce may be on the verge of an historic clash as four distinctly different demographic groups compete for jobs, pay, benefits and opportunities for advancement.
The Training Associates Appoints Academic Sales ManagerTrainer Consultant & Solutions Provider Hires Catherine Almquist
IDG Enterprise and Simply Hired Announce Technology Job Channel Partnership Simply Hired to provide job content for CIO, Computerworld, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World
IDG Enterprise and Simply Hired Announce Technology Job Channel Partnership Simply Hired to provide job content for CIO, Computerworld, InfoWorld, ITworld and Network World
SAVO Announces 10th Consecutive Record Quarter / YearSales Enablement Leader Delivers Unparalleled Results, Continued Momentum in Growing Space
New Thought Paper from Management MentorsManagement Mentors offers free thought paper on the benefits to taking a corporate mentoring program online.
Free Webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 9:00AM to 10:00AM PST on Advanced Training
Free Webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 9:00AM to 10:00AM PST on Advanced Training in Conflict Management
To learn more about the online course, Advanced Training in Conflict Management, you can attend a Free Webinar on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 9:00–10:00AM Pacific Standard Time. A thirty-minute presentation will be followed by thirty minutes of question-and-answer discussion. Sign up for the Free Webinar by completing the Webinar registration form: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/320378913
EmployeeScreenIQ Revamps University Web Site with Multimedia, Social Networking FeaturesUser polls, videos, podcasts and more join existing articles, blogs and news updates.
LocumTenens.com Sponsors Medical Brigades to HondurasLocumTenens.com employees travel with team to volunteer
Beyond.com Career Trends Report: Small Businesses Offer New Hope to Unemployed Americans Part-Time, Temporary and Small Business Jobs Experience Growth in Fourth Quarter of 2009
New Leadership IQ White Paper Reveals Shortcomings of Typical Employee SurveysLeadership IQ offers best practices for improving employee surveys, making them more effective, leading to more engaged and productive employees
New Stimulus 2.0 Plan Creates 6.2 Million Jobs for Unemployed in Six Months A better alternative to infrastructure spending and tax cuts has been proposed which promises to create 6.2 million jobs for unemployed workers within six months and recover all costs through existing taxes and saved unemployment benefits. Funding would come from a reallocation of the $787 billion Recovery Act so there would be no new spending. The Small Business Stimulus 2.0 plan promises to transform the economy from bust to boom.
BCS Overland Park Kansas Announces Upgrade to Job Search ResourcesBCS Overland Park Kansas announced today that Hoover's premium database has been added to their Advantage product, providing an additional 36 million contacts, to their database.
NAS Announces Second in Webinar Series on Recruiting Through Social Networks NAS Announces Second in Webinar Series on Recruiting Through Social Networks Registration Opens Today for Series for HR Professionals
NAS Recruitment Communications announced that it has opened registration for the second in its highly successful webinar series on HR Recruitment and Social Networks.
EmploymentGuide.com Helps Job Seekers Find Employment Commitment to job seekers continues in 2010 with Hire Commitment job fair series.
Xyngular™ - MLM Superhero™ Reports "Xyngular™ Sales Surpass $600,000"Xyngular™ the hottest NEW! MLM Direct Sales Company to hit the marketplace, has reported record sales in January of over $600,000 U.S. The company opened its doors for business on December 1st, 2009 and has all of the ingredients to become a billion dollar corporation. The company is continuing - with its growth through acquisition strategy as they line up three more acquisitions to take place in the coming months.
The Value Quotient Announces Release of CLIENTconnect Fiduciary Management Solutions CLIENTconnect helps financial advisors increase their 401(k) and 403(b) business by helping their plan sponsor clients reduce fiduciary liability, reduce costs, and improve plan utilization.
Zebrajobs.com Launches Zebrajobs Africa Resource Center to Provide “Best Links to Africa”Zebrajobs.com is proud to announce the launch of the Zebrajobs Africa Resource Center (ZARC). Through searchable widgets, the ZARC is designed to support job searches by providing resources about every industry in every country in Africa. In addition, a wealth of business start-up resources are available, such as business licensing, microfinance, export-import laws, small and medium enterprise services, and human resources.
Cytiva Launches Advertising Alliance with Indeed.comIntegration with Indeed.com enables SonicRecruit clients to promote their jobs on the leading pay-for-performance recruitment advertising network
Leaders Go First "A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others." — Buddha
Survey: 90 percent of Illinois companies’ staffing levels to remain flat or increaseSurvey: 90 percent of Illinois companies’ staffing levels to remain flat or increase; 47 percent will offer salary increases
Global Sourcing Trends in 2010 At the beginning of each year, we survey Morrison & Foerster’s Global Sourcing Group lawyers in Asia, Europe, and the United States regarding the current state of the world’s outsourcing market and emerging trends likely to shape that market over the next twelve months. In this year’s update, our lawyers comment on the impact on the global outsourcing market of the recession in 2009 and the anticipated recovery in 2010, and the rise of cloud computing. We also comment on the key business factors affecting current outsourcing projects and highlight outsourcing-related developments in the key markets across the world.
Halogen Software Delivers Strong Year-Over-Year Results in Q4 and Closes 2009 with Continued GrowthTalent management leader wraps up 2009 with industry accolades, product and market growth, strong annual recurring revenue, and top customer satisfaction ranking.
What’s in a Word? Part IWeek one: Excuse or Reason.
Empowerment Through Passion and Commitment "You can buy a man's time; you can buy his physical presence at a given place; you can even buy a measured number of his skilled muscular motions per hour. But you cannot buy enthusiasm...you cannot buy loyalty... you cannot buy the devotion of hearts, minds, or souls. You must earn these." — Clarence Francis, chairman of General Foods during the 1950s