"Poaching" Talent Should Be Accepted and Encouraged, Academic Paper SuggestsNo ethical breach when companies target and hire competitor’s employees
Employees should decide whether to respond to poaching efforts
SHRM Report: More Employers Will Hire in February 2010A monthly survey of human resource (HR) managers in more than 1,000 companies across the country shows February 2010 hiring rising, compared with one year ago. This finding continues the recent pattern of slow and steady employment gains.
A Plus Benefits Named Utah's Number One Professional Employer OrganizationA Plus Benefits selected based off of number of employees represented
FIELDGLASS CONTINUED IMPRESSIVE CUSTOMER ACQUISITION PACE IN 2009 WITH 33 NEW CUSTOMERSThe Company Expects Continued Growth in 2010 as Temporary Labor Demand Grows
Entrepreneur Andy Willoughby Initiates New Web Video ProgramAndy Willoughby, entrepreneur and founder of a national, mini-franchise home-business system, known as the 3 Step Plan, announced Maximum Achievement Principles for those who desire success, increased wealth and professional development. Willoughby’s new video program is available at www.andywilloughby.com.
MorganFranklin Partners with ICF International to Support U.S. Army HRsolutions StudiesCybersleuths Glenn Gutmacher and Shally Steckerl Highlight Free Social Networking and Web 2.0 Tools to Find Full-Time Careers and Freelance Work
Arbita Webinar Shows Frustrated Job Seekers How To Go Beyond Job Boards Cybersleuths Glenn Gutmacher and Shally Steckerl Highlight Free Social Networking and Web 2.0 Tools to Find Full-Time Careers and Freelance Work
Online Pay-As-You-Go Employment Screening Brings Big Organisation Background Checking To SMEs UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can make their employment screening as robust as that of larger organisations but without incurring the costs associated with traditional in-sourcing or outsourcing alternatives. UK employment screening company, Know Your Candidate, has launched an online service for SMEs enabling them to source background checks such as Credit Checks, CRB Checks and Driving Licence Checks inexpensively on a pay-as-you-go basis.
iCIMS Announces Partnership with SavvisTalent Management Solution Provider takes First Step towards Long-Term Partnership with International Data Center Hosting Provider, Savvis.
Cvent Continues Exponential Growth, Hiring 102 New Employees in 2009Plans to Hire 130 Employees in 2010
HR.BLR.com Wins 2010 CODiE AwardHR Compliance Portal named Best Online Government Information Service by the Software & Information Industry Association
Diamond Resorts International® Kicks Off Employee Fitness Challenge Tackles health and wellness head on with fitness program and provides tools to help team members build positive 'life balance' to promote safe and healthy workplace environment.
Assessio Americas Launches Next Level of Award Winning ServiceFirstLong-time Bay Area assessment organization rebrands corporate name and image, releases product upgrade
Connolly Named One of Connecticut’s Best Places to Work The Wilton office of Connolly, Inc. was just named as one of 2010’s ''Best Places to Work in Connecticut.''
Kinetic receives Honorable Mention in PODi's Annual Best Practices AwardsThe Digital Printing Initiative recognizes the best digital print applications and outstanding examples of digital print and variable data strategies
Lab’s Work for Omaha Workforce Collaborative Recognized The Omaha Workforce Collaborative, led by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, was recently awarded First Place in the Workforce Development category during the 2009 Mid-America Competitiveness Conference in Chicago. The Mid-America Economic Development Council sponsors the annual awards to recognize and stimulate the creative use of quality marketing by economic development organizations.
Mortgage Professionals Delighted With Data Facts’ Reliable Third Party Employment VerificationsIn an effort to keep up with ever changing mortgage regulations, mortgage companies are reaching out to Data Facts because of their extensive experience.
IHRIM's HRIP Certification Exam Preparation Course IHRIM is offering its new Human Resource Information Professional (HRIP) Certification preparation course and exam in Rockville, MD.
Aflac Named to Top 125 by Training MagazineGeorgia Insurance Giant Appears on List for 10th Consecutive Year
Guidant Financial Group & NextBigFranchise.com Join Forces to Educate America’s Entrepreneurs Leader in small business financing and Innovative franchise portal combine forces to provide educational content and media to aspiring entrepreneurs understand how they can buy a franchise.
Biomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic RecoveryBiomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic Recovery, Finds California Healthcare Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Most California Biomedical Companies to Maintain or Add Jobs in Next Two Years, According to New Report
Manoj Sharma has joined Buck Consultants as Principal and Chief Operating OfficerSharma will be responsible for all aspects of Buck’s internal operations related to cost management, efficiency, and optimization.
Bellevue University Corporate Learning Expert to Speak at National Defense Conference February 17-19Noted authority on the rapidly growing industry of workforce learning and development Michael E. Echols, Ph.D., will speak at the 5th Annual Human Capital Management for Defense Conference February 16-19 in Arlington, Virginia. Echols is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and the Human Capital LabSM for Bellevue University.
Cvent Continues Exponential GrowthCvent Continues Exponential Growth, Hiring 102 New Employees in 2009: Plans to Hire 130 in 2010
Become a Prominent NetworkerNetworking is an art as much as a business strategy. It is also a skill that can be learned, and one that you require if you want to be successful in the current business arena.
New MassMutual survey identifies common pitfalls, best practices of family businessesGetting into business with family sure sounds appealing – until family fun morphs into family feuds.
Making mentoring programs work in Corporate America Making mentoring programs work in Corporate America
A Catalyst study sponsored by Nationwide Insurance underscores the importance of formal mentoring programs in corporate America
How Smart Companies Make Their Business Work BetterEmail, Texts, IMs, and Communications
Littler Mendelson Announces Newly-Elevated San Jose ShareholderLittler Mendelson, P.C. (Littler), the nation’s largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is pleased to announce the elevation of Michael Warren to shareholder.
Business Excellence Magazine Highlights Oliver Wight Americas' In-Depth Insight into Demand PlanningManagement consulting principal Susan Storch authors a four-part article series on planning for and thriving in challenging times.
Larry Keim Harlingen Texas for Executive Zoom on Green Jobs Future Larry Keim Harlingen goes on to say that whether you buy into the premise behind green jobs, the industry is set to boom. "Most people on either side of the highly debated issue agree that renewable energy resources, lowering energy costs, and reducing pollution is a good idea," said Keim.
Online CRM Application intelecrm Receives Product of the Year Award Online CRM Application intelecrm Receives Product of the Year Award Presented by Customer Interaction Solutions Magazine
Intelestream honored for exceptional innovation as a provider of intelecrm, the online CRM application for small and medium sized businesses.
Total Career Success -- Bill Crawford, Ph.D., Author of Life from the Top of the MindVoice America internet radio show Total Career Success features Bill Crawford, Ph.D., psychologist, coach, trainer and author of Life from the Top of the Mind 11 a.m. Central on Monday, February 8. Dr. Crawford attacks the debilitating effects of stress from a totally unique perspective that enables people to access specific qualities and characteristics by using specific parts of the brain. He calls it shifting from the resistant and reactive brain where the focus is on blame and resentment to the receptive brain where one can access their clarity, confidence and creativity.
New Book "On Top Of Everything" Helps To Manage Projects & Life With Ease On Top of Everything™, a new book just released by Laurence Seton of Projecteze Inc., outlines a simple and surprisingly effective approach for managing projects and a busy life with ease. This book provides a solution free from costly gadgets and complex software. The system works on corporate projects, schoolwork and household matters for anyone seeking work-life balance.
Ironworks Consulting Expands Into Midwest with Minneapolis Office OpeningIronworks, a management, Web and IT consulting firm, announced today that it has expanded into the Minneapolis market by opening an office at 6 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, Minn.
TRS Oakbrook Terrace Reports on Green Collar Jobs and the Illinois Job Market According to TRS Oakbrook Terrace "green collar jobs" may be the future for many professionals willing to make a career transition.
Infohrm’s 5th Annual Workforce Analytics & Planning ConferenceInfohrm’s 5th Annual Workforce Analytics & Planning Conference Features Keynote Presentations on Maximizing Business Performance Through Data
Leading-Edge Organizations Will Outline New Approaches to Aligning Human Capital Plans with Strategic and Financial Outcomes
DIVERSITY TAKES CENTER STAGE AT 2010 NAAAHR SYMPOSIUMTop Experts in Human Resources Assess the State of Diversity in Corporate America
Want to Improve Your Relationships with People at Work? Download The Influencer App
New iPhone application enables people to enhance their influence in the workplace
Putting “You” in the Denominator: The Renaissance of SelfThe Oracle of Delphi told Socrates that he was the wisest man in all of Athens. After many years of reflection, Socrates had the answer.
Have the Courage to Ask Peter Drucker had a great way with words. He distilled meaningful concepts into short phrases more effectively than anyone I have ever met. I have had the privilege of being on the Board of the Drucker Foundation (and now the Leader to Leader Institute) for many years. At one of our early Board meetings, Peter observed, "The leader of the past knew how to tell, the leader of the future will know how to ask."
The Downside for Knowledge Workers Time is money. Speed of execution drives competitive advantage. We hear these words constantly, across levels, across industries.
MOJO: How To Get It, How To Keep It, How To Get It Back If You Lose ItMarshall’s Got MOJO
Customize Your Approach to Every Person You ManageEvery person is different. That's one of the hardest things about managing people. Managers tell me that every day. It's so hard to tune into each person. What works with one person doesn't always work with another person. So how do you customize your approach to every person you manage?
EMPLOYEES REPORT INCREASING TABOOS AROUND SHARING SALARY and compensation details Changes to Compensation Leave Employees with No Baseline for Worth in Today’s Market, Yet They Are More Likely to Talk Pay with Best Friends than Boss
Organization Development: Accelerating to High Performance Through Multi-Tier AlignmentsToday’s business organizations are facing unparalleled
challenges that go way beyond operating in tough economic times.
They can be summed up in a few words: globalization and Digital-
Age decision making.
Career Changing Experts Launch Revolutionary Free Video SeriesCareer Changing Experts Launch Revolutionary Free Video Series to Help Individuals Raise the Trajectory of their Careers
Total Career Success offers free seven video series to individuals who will learn how to market their value powerfully and effectively, to consistently achieve better jobs, better pay and better lives.
Manoj Sharma Joins Buck Consultants as Chief Operating Officer Manoj Sharma has joined Buck Consultants as Principal and Chief Operating Officer.
Diamond H Recognition is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas Employee recognition solutions provider is recognized by Texas Monthly as a top place to work in 2010
Drexel University Recognized for its Commitment to Leadership, Diversity and Economic DevelopmentThe Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of Commerce Foundation (SACCF) recently recognized Drexel University for its commitment to leadership and to the Chamber’s underserved communities.
Morehead Presents Webinar on “Building Employee Engagement in a University Healthcare Environment”Exploring Differences in Key Drivers of Workforce Commitment/Engagement
Team Audits, 360 Assessments and Customized Behavior Reports Highlight Newest Assessment Platform Team Audits, 360 Assessments and Customized Behavior Reports Highlight Newest Assessment Platform from Thomas International
Upgraded Flex platform provides North American clients with expanded assessment capabilities, avoids costly integration and customization fees
Digital Marketing Diploma - Inject Your Brain with 400 E-Learning Video BytesThe Diploma in Digital Marketing, a Digital Marketing Qualification Accredited by the CAM Foundation and Awarded by the Chartered Institute of Marketing is now available through a unique series of short video e-learning modules, delivered by MMC Learning.
PreVisor Awarded Patent for Web-based Pre-Hire Assessment System The leader in talent measurement delivers innovative system that predicts candidate job performance and retention
Biomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic RecoveryBiomedical Industry Jobs Critical to California’s Economic Recovery, Finds California Healthcare Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers
Most California Biomedical Companies to Maintain or Add Jobs in Next Two Years, According to New Report
New Study Proves Public-Private Partnership in Corrections Energizes State Economies Correctional Partnership with CCA Maximizes Economic and Fiscal Impact through Thousands of Jobs, Millions in Wages and Tax Revenues
An Instant Bestseller: Larry Myler’s Indispensable by Monday Hits StoresAuthor Hits Critical Job and Business Issues Head on, with Instant Results
HRsmart Expands in India by Partnering with Talentar Partnership will open doors to award winning Talent Management Solutions for the Indian market
Accurate Background Welcomes Third New Executive in Two MonthsAmy DiSimone joins the company as their new Vice President of Operations
Cvent Posts Record-Setting Sales in 2009Technology Enhancements Help Bring In Over 3,500 New Clients
HR Allen Provides Businesses with Three New ServicesHR Allen Consulting Services offers an HRIS system, Applicant Tracking System and screening services.
Wonderlic, Inc., announced that its recently developed General Assessment of Instructional Needs Wonderlic, Inc., the recognized leader in educational and employment assessments and surveys, today announced that its recently developed General Assessment of Instructional Needs (GAIN) assessment has been approved for all Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) by the U.S. Department of Education.
Corra Group Conducting Background Checks for Accounting Firms This Tax Season Corra Group, a worldwide background screening service, has prepared a special background checking package designed to assist accounting and financial firms as they gear up for the tax season. The special background screening package, called the Certified and Licensed Professionals Packages, offers the series of background checks that accounting firms have requested for their preemployment screening programs.
Aflac Incorporated Announces Fourth Quarter Results, Affirms 2010 Operating EPS TargetAflac Incorporated Announces Fourth Quarter Results, Affirms 2010 Operating EPS Target, Declares First Quarter Cash Dividend
Ian Sexton joins NOVAtime from PaychexNOVAtime Technology, Inc. (NOVAtime.com), a leading workforce management solution provider and one of the world's most popular SaaS destinations , announced today that Ian Sexton, a veteran technology executive who was most recently President of Stromberg, a subsidiary of Paychex, Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYX) and then Kronos Incorporated, has joined NOVAtime, effective immediately.
Committed Employees A Company’s Greatest Asset in an Economic DownturnIn a New FT Press Book, Award-Winning HR Expert Provides 17 Rules
Companies Can Use to Attract & Keep Top Talent, Increase Profits, and
Sustain Competitive Advantage
Anxiety: What is it and what to do about it“There is nothing to fear but fear itself.”
ALTRES and Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Join Forces to Help Local Businesses Cope Smart Choice™ Offers Highly Affordable, Quality Health Care Options Designed Especially for Local Employers
ASCEND Global Consulting Announces its DebutASECEND Global Consulting, a management consulting firm committed to the growth and development of today’s leaders and organizations, announces its launch today.
CompareHRIS.com Surpasses 100,000 Visits Seminole, FL PRWEB January 26th, 2010 -- CompareHRIS.com proudly announces their 100,000 total visits. Since February of 2008, over 100,000 visitors from over 180 countries have used the free tools and features of CompareHRIS.com to assist with their HRIS selection needs.
BCS Partners with FOCUS on TRAINING so IT Professionals can Find Accredited ISEB Training Courses The BCS and FOCUS on TRAINING have launched a new service which simplifies finding and booking accredited IT training courses online. Training and exams for industry leading qualifications such as ITIL, ISEB Software Testing, and ISEB Business Analysis are just a few clicks away.
Banks Concerned About Driving Efficient Revenue GrowthDistribution and resource management solutions were loosely coupled in the marketplace. Bank concern for revenue efficiency has grown, as has the need to better match resources within and across channels and improve their sales and service effectiveness.
For the Fourth Year in a Row, Absolutely Health Care is Awarded a WEDDLE's User's Choice AwardWEDDLE's, the largest publisher of print guides to job boards, announced the winners of its 2010 User's Choice Awards. Absolutely Health Care, the largest niche job board for USA health care and medical jobs is pleased to receive this prestigious award for the fourth year in a row. These awards are the only recognition in the multi-billion dollar global online employment services industry where actual users such as job seekers, employers, and recruiters get to pick the winners.
Careers: 3 Must-Know Secrets For Fast PromotionsLearn From Sara Palin, Oprah Winfrey, and Martha Stewart says Fame 101 Book
GERALD LOEB AWARDS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS Business and Financial Journalists Now Have Until Monday, February 8th to Enter Loeb Awards
Cartus Survey Finds U.S. Companies Weighing New Relocation Approaches Early home valuation can be key to a successful relocation strategy
LANDMARK PROMOTIONS LAUNCHES NEW FREE SERVICELandmark Promotions, which has been serving customers worldwide for more than two decades, is pleased to announce a new FREE service that will make it Quick, Easy, and SIMPLE to order and distribute personalized awards or apparel to employee groups.
"The Undermanagement Epidemic" There's an undermanagement epidemic throughout the workplace. We've been doing research on the front lines of the workplace for the last thirteen years since 1993 and here's the most overwhelming thing that we've come across: managers don't manage, leaders don't lead, supervisors don't supervise.
HR Practitioners Voice Opinions on Controversial HR and Business Topics Poll shows most HR pros disapprove of stack ranking, support succession planning disclosure, and believe government should decide on executive compensation for companies bailed out
Ten Trends to Test CEOs In New DecadeThe second decade of the new century promises to be a turbulent one for corporate CEOs, according to Arlington, VA, management consultants Healthy Companies International.
Brian Birnbaum joins Mercer’s investment consulting business as director of public fundsBrian J. Birnbaum, has joined Mercer’s investment consulting business as director of public funds.
Kinetic receives Honorable Mention in PODi's Annual Best Practices Awards.The Digital Printing Initiative recognizes the best digital print applications and outstanding examples of digital print and variable data strategies.
Health Care Costs Increase at Double Digit Rates: Buck Consultants Survey Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates for 2010, according to a national survey of insurers and administrators by Buck Consultants, an ACS company.
Mentoring High School Students For Career SuccessAs California budget woes deepen, free mentoring kicks off for Orange County students interested in architecture, engineering and construction fields.
Scripps Health Named to Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” List in 2010 Scripps is one of two San Diego-based companies to make the list
Hard Times as Over 14 Million People Look for WorkOver 14 million people are unemployed according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past 12 months, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 5.3 million and the average unemployment rate is 10 percent. As a call to action, Consolidated Credit Counseling Services offers advice and strategies for the unemployed.
Will Marre is a Featured Delegate at 2010 Innovation and Humanity SummitLeadership speaker and expert, Will Marre, will address the topic of sustainable innovation at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit. He contends that wise businesses are those that act with moral courage, invest in the future of humanity and use innovation to solve our greatest challenges.
Power Women Business Center Opens in Santa Clarita Business incubator hopes to boost small businesses in difficult economy. Grand Opening Thursday Jan 21, 2010 at 5:30pm. Location: Power Women Business Center 17960 Sierra Hwy. Santa Clarita, CA 91351
In Response To Increasing Demand For Services Novum Announces Additions To Its Executive Staff In response to increasing demand for its early stage clinical research services Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services, Inc. today announced the addition of Philip Davies as its new Vice President of Phase I Clinical Operations and the appointment of Roslyn Lavrich as the Vice President of Quality Systems and Regulatory Affairs.
TARDEC Offers Summer Jobs to Science and Engineering Students Interested Candidates Can Preview Military Technologies at Detroit Auto Show
PricewaterhouseCoopers Named to FORTUNE's “100 Best Companies to Work For”For the sixth consecutive year, PricewaterhouseCoopers has been named as one of FORTUNE's "100 Best Companies to Work For." PwC ranks number 71 overall and number 25 among large companies on this year's list.
Bradley & Gmelich Law Firm Celebrates 10th AnniversaryGlendale-based law firm opened doors with two lawyers in January 2000, now employs 17 lawyers representing individuals and businesses in wide range of legal matters.
Futurestep Adds U.S. RPO Director, Enhancing Service Delivery to Meet Growing DemandFuturestep, a Korn/Ferry Company (NYSE: KFY) specializing in talent acquisition solutions, today announced that Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) expert Laura Eaton has joined as a U.S. Director of its RPO Service Delivery team. Laura brings more than 20 years experience in the recruiting industry and extensive depth of knowledge in designing, implementing, and managing RPOs and on-site client relationships.
New Perspectives, Research on Executive Onboarding Has the Attention of Business LeadersUntil recently, "onboarding" was barely understood or paid attention to in corporate boardrooms. Like most things in business, the numbers tell the story, and the numbers related to talent acquisition and retention in senior leadership roles are abysmal. HR Executives and recruiters know the numbers: Nearly half of new executive hires are fired, forced out or quit within the first 18 months. That costs far more than money, and has the full attention of the C-Suite. Hiring missteps at the executive level are far too disruptive to ignore.
Twitter Contest: Free, Onsite H1N1 Vaccination Day for Winning BusinessesFollow [at]USHealthWorks, tell us why your company should win.
Linkage’s Leadership Development Series Announces Most High-Profile Lineup in 12 Year HistoryLive broadcasts offer interactive leadership training via Satellite and Webcast
Hogan Development Programs Allow for In-house Employee Assessment and Talent DevelopmentHogan Assessment Systems (Hogan) today announced its 2010 Hogan Development Programs schedule. The programs are tailored for executive coaches, HR practitioners, training professionals, and industrial/organizational psychologists that would like to become certified in the use of the Hogan assessments.
The Right Match is Critical for Boomers, Seniors and Retirees Starting Their Own BusinessAs 50-plus job seekers struggle to find employment and their need for income continues, many are interested in starting their own business. Their challenge is where to look for information to help them determine the right business for their interests, needs and investment capital.
Haitian Immigrants in U.S. Can Act Now to Secure Temporary Protected Status and Remain in U.S.New Jersey immigration law firm provides advice to Haitians on how to take advantage of special designation by Department of Homeland Security
Pursue the Passion Book Brings National Job Shadow Day to Life February 2nd marks National Job Shadow Day and the public release of Pursue the Passion, a book authored by Brett Farmiloe that chronicles four recent college graduates as they traveled across the country shadowing over 300 professionals to find what drives the passion of people who love what they do.