The Law Offices of Hyderally & Associates Plan Growth in New 'Green' Office Complex in Montclair, NJEmployee Advocate Law Firm Makes Move to Go Green on February 1 to Historic Academy Square Complex.
Benefits of Management CoachingBest Practices for Incorporating Coaching into a Talent Management Program
Talent Management: Strategies for Success from Six Leading CompaniesInnovative ideas for talent management contained in new book from ASTD Press.
Shamy & Shamy Launches New Web Site Providing Simple Access to Free Online ResourcesA long-established New Brunswick-based law firm striving to help families with wide range of legal needs.
Robert J. Luther, Veteran New Jersey Prosecutor, Joins Helmer, Paul, Conley & KasselmanHighly regarded attorney with more than 25 years of experience prosecuting criminal cases in the state moves to leading criminal defense law firm
Start New Decade by Changing Your Life With Shift LA, Featuring Address by iPEC Coaching Founder Create sustainable change in your life, career, and community with SHIFT (Strategies to Help Innovative, Focused Transformation ) LA, presented by iPEC, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (www.ipeccoaching.com), the most comprehensive and experiential coach training program in the world. The event, which is part of a national consciousness-raising movement, http://www.ipeccoaching.com/shift-seminar.html, comes to Los Angeles on Thursday, January 21, 6 -9:30 p.m., Embassy Suites, Los Angeles International Airport North, 9001 Airport Road.
Announcing 'Your Leadership Difference,' An On-Line Executive Mentoring CourseThe Arch of Leadership (www.leadermentoring.com) announces “Your Leadership Difference,” an on-line, mentor-guided executive leader development course. The program is recommended for managers, new leaders and experienced executives.
2010 Physician Compensation Data Available at Jackson & CokerNew on-line tool includes features to input contractual adjustment percentages.
International SOS Provides On-the-ground AssistanceInternational SOS is providing emergency assistance including medical, healthcare and security services to its clients who have employees based in Haiti, or who may be travelling there
CCA Names New Vice President of OperationsRon Thompson, long-time corrections executive, appointed to new CCA post
Team of PreVisor and PDRI Scientists Honored with M. Scott Myers Award from SIOP Innovative talent measurement leader recognized for contributions to applied research in the workplace
ASTD Issues Action Plan to Take Charge of the Skills GapNew white paper features survey findings, updates data on skills gap, includes impact of recession, Web 2.0, and increase of millennials in the workplace.
Solutions EAP Weekly Etip: Anxiety Part IIAnxiety: Part II
What Does Health Care Reform Mean for Employers?What Does Health Care Reform Mean for Employers? The Top 10 Questions Employers Should Ask About Health Care Legislation
Blame Management for Poor Service Buried in the publicity of a nasty airline strike was a vivid example of how misdirected management's service improvement efforts can become. To improve service, the airline ordered all attendants to attend three hour "Commitment to Courtesy" classes without pay. "They told us the reason we were losing money was because we were rude to passengers," said one attendant.
Hackett Announces Strategic Alliance With Japan’s Nomura Research InstituteOne of Japan’s Largest Consultancies to Sell & Deliver Hackett Benchmarks
In Japan, China, Taiwan, South Korea, The Philippines, and Indonesia.
10 financial resolutions for pension plan sponsors in 2010Mercer outlines critical issues employers should address to improve the management of their pension plans and reduce long-range pension risk
Mercer’s 2010 Guide to Social Security and 2010 Medicare booklet now availableAs the baby boom generation is starting to retire in large numbers and people are living longer, an understanding of Social Security and Medicare is more essential than ever in the retirement planning process. Changes to both programs took effect on January 1 and updated, easy-to-understand information on these programs is now available in Mercer’s 2010 Guide to Social Security and 2010 Medicare booklet.
Questionmark Releases New Version with Blended and Multilingual Assessment DeliveryNew Auto-sensing and Auto-sizing features Provide Easy and Flexible Delivery of Quizzes, Surveys, Tests and Exams to Mobile Devices and Mash-ups within blogs, portals, web pages, and wikis
Prolonged Sitting Leads to Premature Death-Even Among Active AdultsThe often subconscious lament that watching too much television wastes lives now has solid medical backing and its findings have broad health implications both in the workplace and at home.
New York Business Group on Health Elects American ExpressNew York Business Group on Health Elects
American Express, Unilever Benefit Executives to its Board of Directors
PrincetonOne, President and CEO Dave Campeas has been named to HRO Today magazinePrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, announced today that President and CEO Dave Campeas has been named to HRO Today magazine's list of 2010 Superstars.
RiseSmart CEO Sanjay Sathe Exposes Five HR Myths in “Up in the Air”Silicon Valley outplacement executive explains how Hollywood got it wrong in its portrayal of HR consultants.
Herman Trend Alert: Job Satisfaction-Unemployment-Job Growth Just because employees are not leaving does not necessarily mean that they are engaged. In fact, studies tell us over 45% of today's workers are disengaged, costing their employers millions.
Broadlook Technologies announces a partnership Broadlook Technologies, the leader in real-time sourcing and client acquisition and ITRIS, a leader in intelligent recruitment software, are pleased to announce a partnership that brings a seamless integration between their award winning capabilities.
Millions “Benefit” from Workscape during Annual Benefits Enrollment SeasonOutsourced Benefits Administration Solution, Services Reduce
Employers’ Costs
Kronos(r) Previews Next Generation of Workforce Management to Retailers at NRF Kronos(r) Incorporated
is demonstrating its next generation user
interface at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) Annual Convention
and Expo in New York this week. Described by leading industry
influencers as "jaw dropping", the user interface is part of Kronos'
next generation of workforce management technology.
Leaders Help People See Beyond What Is to What Could Be "At first people refuse to believe that a strange new thing can be done, then they begin to hope it can be done, then they see it can be done – then it is done and all the world wonders why it was not done centuries before." — Frances Hodgson Burnett, 19th century American writer
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Improves Sharply in DecemberThe Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™
Improves Sharply in December
Sixth Consecutive Increase
St. Anthony’s Medical Center Selects Halogen Software for Strategic Talent ManagementAward Winning Appraisal and Succession Solutions to Support Leadership Excellence and Drive Outstanding Patient Care
Jobs for the Future Awarded $8 Million 'Pathways Out of Poverty' Grant JOBS FOR THE FUTURE AWARED $8 MILLION 'PATHWAYS OUT OF POVERTY' GRANT FOR THE NATIONAL FUND FOR WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS' GREEN PATHWAY INITIATIVE
CHANGE MANAGEMENT THE KEY TO ROI FOR TALENT TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATIONSLeading Talent Management Solutions provider, PageUp People has today released the latest whitepaper, ‘ITM: Ready, Set, Go’, the follow up to ‘ITM: The Evolution’ which was released in 2009.
Inaugural Professional Women’s Conference to Emerge on the Baltimore Harbor The city of Baltimore, MD is set to receive countless professional women from all over the world at the inaugural event, The Winner’s Summit Conference and Expo™ to be held in celebration of Women's History Month, Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Baltimore Harbor Hyatt Regency Hotel - located at 300 Light Street. Deborah Hardnett, CEO and Founder of Deborah Hardnett International, the parent company for The Winner's Summit Conference and Expo™, and her team has created a distinguished panel of leading business experts that will deliver the conference's slogan “Savvy Advice - Practical Application for Winning Women!™” Dr. Traci Lynn, founder of Traci Lynn Fashion Jewerly, author, and internationally renowned motivational speaker, will receive the The Winner's Summit Legends Award. In addition, there will be a Business of The Year Award given to a top women entreprenuer selected by her peers.
Levitin Group Announces Launch of TimeshareTunes.com The Levitin Group announces Web site for timeshare training and motivational videos, audio files, podcasts, and articles on everything from motivation and sales management, to closing techniques, management, leadership and OPC marketing.
Free Job Posting Service Now Available to Employers Seeking Home Based WorkersFreelance and home based work is poised to explode in 2010, and WhyDoWork.com is offering free job listings to all employers. Using Twitter and WhyDoWork.com as broadcast points, each job listing will reach over 75,000 job seekers.
NurseTesting Creative Solutions Announces Another Year of 100% Success NurseTesting Creative Solutions (NTCS), formerly known as NurseTesting Consulting Services, announces another year of 100% success with leading clients to obtain an edge on competitors by achieving Joint Commission certification. This benefit to healthcare staffing clients comes at a time when focus on hospital hiring has shifted from temporary to full-time employees and thus staying above the competition is of utmost importance.
SmartSearch Selected By Growing Number Of Specialty Niche Staffing FirmsTop-rated talent acquisition and recruiting solution wins two new clients in specialized market segments
SmartSearch partners with Monument Consulting to present Best Practices in Contingent LaborTop-rated recruiting solution teams up with leading managed services provider to show employers how to reduce administrative costs
Randy Dixon of Cascade Marketing, LLC Announces a Successful Fortune 500 Internet Business Randy Dixon of Cascade Marketing, LLC Announces a Successful Fortune 500 Internet Business Company that has the Potential to Expand Internationally
Randy Dixon, who is the CEO of Cascade Marketing, LLC has announced a new partnership with Global Domains International a website that offers affordable domains and websites.
Dr. Martin Davidson Takes Unique Approach to Diversity Management by Leveraging Difference™Martin N. Davidson, PhD, an expert on a critical issue facing today’s corporate and political environments—managing workplace diversity, announces the launch of his new Web site www.leveragingdifference.com. He explores a distinctive concept of diversity, called Leveraging Difference™, approaching it in a completely different way, and helping organizations see it as an adventure instead of a burden.
The World's First Holographic Training Session from OnTrack International OnTrack International, the leading learning, development and performance consultancy are innovating the future of international training with the launch of their exciting new offering, holographic virtual training. Be one of the first to see this worldwide exclusive at their exciting launch event.
Health Care Remains Top Career in 2010Vancouver Career College responds to demand for LPNs with new programs in Burnaby, Abbotsford and Kelowna
Companies Struggle with How to Motivate Sales ForceWorldatWork, a global association of human resources practitioners, has just published a new book, Sales Compensation Made Simple by Joseph DiMisa, Sales Force Effectiveness Practice Leader for Sibson Consulting, the strategic HR consulting Division of The Segal Company. Media contact: Marcia G. Rhodes, APR at marcia.rhodes[at]worldatwork.org
JWT INSIDE Sweeps the iNOVA Awards in Careers/Recruitment CategoryJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, was honored with six iNOVA Awards, sweeping the Careers/Recruitment Category and winning Grand Prize in Employment Opportunity. The iNOVA awards, sponsored by MerComm, Inc., honor the world’s best corporate Web sites, representing world-class achievement. Entries competed with over 200 submissions from 11 countries around the world.
JWT INSIDE Sweeps the iNOVA Awards in Careers/Recruitment CategoryJWT INSIDE Sweeps the iNOVA Awards in Careers/Recruitment Category, Grabs Majority in Intranets and Wins Grand Prize
JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, was honored with six iNOVA Awards, sweeping the Careers/Recruitment Category and winning Grand Prize in Employment Opportunity. The iNOVA awards, sponsored by MerComm, Inc., honor the world’s best corporate Web sites, representing world-class achievement. Entries competed with over 200 submissions from 11 countries around the world.
Recession Backlash: Stress, Absenteeism, Healthcare Costs All Rising- New HeartMath(r) Case Study Repercussions of recession-related layoffs have started showing up throughout the nation in the form of increased stress, increased absenteeism, and rising healthcare costs. A newly released HeartMath case study demonstrates how their scientifically validated and ROI-driven approach has reduced healthcare costs for the employer while increasing vitality, wellbeing and resilience and reducing stress for employees.
Bert Decker names Top Ten Best (and Worst) Communicators of 2009"The effectiveness of your communication determines the effectiveness of your life," says Bert Decker, best-selling author and national communications expert. His company's annual list of the Top Ten Best and Worst Communicators proves his point.
McCann Associates Joins American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) Prediction that nearly half of America's teachers will retire during the next decade leads McCann to join forces with ABCTE to recruit nearly 900 this month
Improving The Workplace - One of the Most Basic Principals of BusinessEarly this year I was hired to teach a course in Management at an extension campus of a small liberal arts college.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Are you a control freak?As a manager, are you a control freak? Are you obsessing about every detail of your work, or the work you oversee?
Research Institute Leverages Software-as-a-Service to Enhance Information Technology Operations Ultimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI), the largest independent, nonprofit organization in the U.S. focused solely on infectious disease research, is experiencing IT improvements since switching from an on-premise human resource management system (HRMS) to UltiPro delivered through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
METLIFE STUDY REVEALS EMPLOYERS OF ALL SIZES CLOSELY FOLLOWING HEALTH CARE REFORMMETLIFE STUDY REVEALS EMPLOYERS OF ALL SIZES CLOSELY
FOLLOWING HEALTH CARE REFORM WHILE CONSUMERS’ ATTENTION IS SPLIT ALONG GENERATIONAL LINES
NEW PEO FIRSTSOURCEHR OPENS IN ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. FirstSourceHR, Inc., a new professional
employer organization (PEO), announced today that it has begun offering its
services nationwide to businesses with 5 to 500 employees. As a human resource
outsourcing company, FirstSourceHR provides payroll, workers' compensation,
benefits administration and human resource support, as well as risk management
services, to small and mid-sized businesses.
The Training Associates Hires New Recruiting ManagerTrainer Consultant & Solutions Provider Hires Fred Ernsting as Recruiting Manager
Workscape Performance Manager Lauded as Successful Year-Round Workforce Communications Platform Innovatively Addresses Organizations’ Growing Need to Retain Top Performers and Develop High Potential Employees
Thunderbird Develops World's First Tool To Measure Global MindsetProfessors at Thunderbird School of Global Management have developed the world’s first psychometric assessment tool to measure an individual’s, as well as an entire organization’s Global Mindset. This ground-breaking project from the world’s No. 1-ranked school of global management could significantly change the way global businesses compete.
MBO Partners Launches Program to Help Animation Studios and Freelance VFX Artists and AnimatorsA new innovative service from MBO Partners relieves the tax and business pain experienced by animation studios and freelance artists trying to work together. To celebrate the debut, MBO Partners is offering $100 signing bonuses to freelance animators and VFX / motion graphics artists who join or refer their colleagues before January 31, 2010.
Sterling Infosystems Acquires Abso Inc.Sterling Infosystems Inc., a leading provider of employment and background screening services, today announced the acquisition of Abso, Inc. headquartered in Roseville, California.
Entrepreneur Magazine Ranks Miracle Method Higher in their 2010 List of Top 500 Franchises Summary: Colorado Springs based Miracle Method Surface Restoration is ranked Number 256 in the Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 list published in their January 2010 issue.
Board of Directors Compensation Report (2009 Data) - Now AvailableThe fourth edition of Total Compensation Solutions (TCS) Board of Directors Compensation Report has been re-designed and now has ten industry breakdowns.
JobsInLogistics.com Notes Optimism for Increased Hiring in the Supply Chain Professions in 2010 Nation’s largest job board for the logistics and manufacturing industries forecasts revival based on client activities
Continued Growth in Temporary Employment Expected in Friday's Jobs ReportStaffing Association Executives React to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Report
NRF Foundation Chooses Cornerstone OnDemand’s Industry-Leading LMS for Global Training InitiativesNRF University wired provides 2,000 retailers and foreign governments worldwide with easy access to online courses and certifications covering key aspects of retail
Aflac Teams With Kellogg Company for NASCAR Races in 2010Aflac, primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, has announced a partnership with Kellogg Company.
Korn/Ferry Launches New iPhone Application: Korn/Ferry ConnectFree Application Enables iPhone and iPod touch Users Worldwide to Connect with Korn/Ferry
TierOne Networks Hires Mr. John DeLoach, Director of Commercial Sales and Project Management TierOne Networks, a Dallas-based Wireless Internet Service Provider ("WISP") today announced that it hired Mr. John DeLoach as Director of Commercial Sales and Project Management. John brings 30+ years of experience to TierOne Networks with a deep history in telephony and data industry. Most recently, John was a Consultant for FAIL Engineering in their USDA/RUS practice where John was responsible for large, complex WISP deployments and ARRA Grant and Loan Applications for clients. Previously John spent 10 years in sales and sales management for Coppercom/Hilco, a $2.5 billion telecom company. John is expected to focus on commercial sales and assist as Project Manager to leverage TierOne’s speed to market. John graduated Texas A&M with a degree on Electronics.
Aflac to America: Get to Know QuackA New Look - A New Marketing Mission - The Aflac Duck Challenges Americans to Know its Business
TalentHook Adds Resume Ranking, Resources and FunctionalityTalentHook expands search categories, adds resume ranking and International search and enhances functionality to increase results and search speed.
Nationwide Support Services Still Hiring Despite Recession Despite the recession, bankruptcies, and widespread layoffs that have impacted millions of Americans, Nationwide Support Services (NWS), a financial services company offering debt reduction plans, is creating hundreds of new jobs in Orange County.
Shape up the Nation Names Michael Zani Chief Executive OfficerShape Up The Nation, the first wellness company focused on leveraging the power of trusted social networks to promote healthy living, today announced the appointment of Michael Zani to chief executive officer. In his new role, Zani will oversee and execute the corporate direction and vision for Shape Up The Nation.
Global Financial Services Remuneration Survey Changes in short-term incentives as financial organizations respond to regulatory guidance resulting from financial crisis
Increasing use of bonus deferrals, claw-backs and balanced performance measurement
Mercer sees health care claims advocacy services as valuable but underutilized benefit Mercer sees health care claims advocacy services as valuable but underutilized benefit offered by employers
Organizations To Rely More on PM as Need to Perform Trumps SurvivalTop 10 Project Management Trends for 2010
WorldatWork to Offer HR Professional Scholarships Based on Need and MeritCompensation, benefits and work-life training and certification to help HR Practitioners
TASC Partners with Unity Benefit Services, Inc.TASC and Unity Benefit Services, Inc. have joined forces to provide quality employee benefit programs throughout Tennessee and the nation.
Summit Academy OIC Expands Into Saint Paul, MN; Offering Training and Free Transportation Summit Academy OIC located in Minneapolis has plans to open a St. Paul location in 2010.
Search Engine Strategies (SES) Announces Advanced Programme for London 2010 Delegates with advanced skills in online marketing and advertising to be provided with clearly identified sessions suitable for them
HRchitect Looking Forward to 2010 While Putting a Close to a Steady & Successful 2009HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, closed out a successful 2009, even as HR technology budgets stayed tight through the end of the year.
HRchitect continues to be the firm that more organizations seek help from when creating HRtechnology strategic plans, evaluating and selecting HR technology systems, as well as implementing and integrating those systems.
TIP ABOUT TIPSA former Starbucks’ employee sued concerning how their tips were distributed.
WINTER WEATHER RULESThe fifth largest snowfall came last month basically during holiday weekend time. It is good to be reminded of the Fair Labor Standard Act rules that apply during the work week.
Accurate Background Introduces New Vice President of TechnologyStephen Schultz joins the company with more than 15 years of technology experience
13,000-Employee Healthcare Network Chooses Ultimate Software's UltiPro 13,000-Employee Healthcare Network Chooses Ultimate Software's UltiPro for Unified Human Capital Management
Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Orlando, FLUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it will host a free, interactive human resources workshop on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL.
Bedford Funding has acquired PeopleclickBedford Funding has acquired Peopleclick, a Raleigh, N.C.-based provider of talent acquisition and workforce compliance and diversity, for approximately $100 million. Peopleclick will be merged with existing Bedford portfolio company Authoria.
Register Today for IHRIM’s Jan. 27 WebinarHuman resource professionals seeking to leverage technology to focus on their strategic goals will benefit from the International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s (IHRIM) Jan. 27 webinar, Technology Meets HR: Selecting and Justifying the Right Solution.
Majority of Respondents Say They Will Consider 2010 a Success if They Can Achieve Life BalanceThe poll was fielded by communications, government relations and aging demographics expert Joseph DeMattos, Jr. The polls tracked the answers of 452 respondents in November and on December 30, 2009.
Five Steps to Reaching 2010 Career GoalsU.S. News University Directory Brings Job Seekers of the Coming Decade a New Path to Success
Novotel Named One of the “50 Best Employers in Canada” by Hewitt AssociatesNovotel, which offers a high standard of attentive service at six hotels in Canada and nearly 400 around the world, was honored as one of the “50 Best Employers in Canada” by Hewitt Associates’ annual employer study.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES & WORKPLACES ONE STEP AT A TIMESteps2Give Launch – April 1, 2010 – Join Us For A Virtual Tour of the Far East
ASTD Announces 2010 TechKnowledge® Conference & ExpositionThe American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) will hold its 2010 TechKnowledge® Conference & Exposition January 27-29 at the RIO Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
HCSC Names David D. Jones as New Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerHealth Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is pleased to announce the selection of David D. Jones as its new senior vice president and chief human resources officer.
New Research Connects Employee Engagement and Pride to Business GrowthNew research released today by Chicago-based Human Capital Management Consulting Firm, HR Solutions, Inc., found employee pride to be at a high level according to their international database.
With record low employee satisfaction, employers need to think out of the box to boost moraleWith record low employee satisfaction, employers need to think out of the box to boost morale, drive engagement
Tips and Tactics for Engaging your Employees in Tough Times
Kutenda Launches Affiliate Program Kutenda and its new affiliates team up to provide easy-to-use Internet marketing tools to small businesses.
Sterling Satellite Thrives in Tough Economy, Now Employs More Than 100 DISH Network authorized retailer experiences explosive growth, while bucking national trends by increasing revenue during 2009. With plans for further expansion in 2010, Sterling Satellite is becoming a true force in the industry.
New Aflac.com Designed to Entertain and Educate Through User ParticipationAflac, the company that pays policyholders cash benefits when they are sick or hurt, today unveiled a dynamic new Web site that stars the iconic Aflac Duck in a series of more than 40 amusing and interactive animations. Aflac.com - with its interactive elements, bright graphics and educational tools - breaks the staid, copy-heavy industry mode to effectively communicate the need for insurance to consumers and businesses alike.
U.S. Government Report Consistent with Wonderlic Research U.S. Government Report Consistent with Wonderlic Research Showing That a Large Segment of Tomorrow's Workforce Will Be Comprised of Illegal Drug Users
National Institute of Drug Abuse Report is consistent with Wonderlic research in the human resource field. Studies using the Wonderlic Productivity Index®--Background Questionnaire ("WPI®-BQ") demonstrate that a significant number of tomorrow's workforce will be comprised of illegal drug users.
CyberShift to Demonstrate Enterprise-Class Workforce Management Solution at NRF ConferenceCyberShift, a global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services
TruDiligence Announces the Release of OASIS – Online Applicant Screening Inquiry SystemWith the release of OASIS (Online Applicant Screening Inquiry System), TruDiligence has combined an online job application and background check into one seamless system. What this means for applicants and job screening companies is less data entry and a more streamlined process.
Allsup Outlines What You Need to Know Before Filing Your SSDI ClaimWorst recession since the Great Depression causes significant increase of Social Security disability claims, adds to challenges for people with disabilities