Create, Search, Revise, Print and E-file Payroll 1099-misc and W2 Forms to the IRSAll businesses and organizations are required to file W-2 or 1099-misc forms to the IRS, SSA or States at the end of every year. C&S Technologies (eSmartPayroll) released two dedicated online tools that enable users to manage the tasks conveniently, effectively and accurately.
Applegate.co.uk Expands Further with Dedicated B2B Job SiteB2B Jobs will provide access to the very latest vacancies from top specialist agencies and leading recruitment sites. With hundreds of new opportunities added daily, B2B Jobs from Applegate is set to become the largest dedicated source of B2B jobs available in the UK.
AllRetailJobs.com Notes Optimism among Retailers Hiring in 2010
Nation’s largest retail job board forecasts revival based on client activity
Online Application Streamlines Cost Calculations and Client BillingSelect Services, Inc. Adds SaaShr.com as Partner to Increase Automation for Clients
The Top Seven Management MythsThe top seven management myths in today's workplace:
"Thriving in Turbulent Times" Archived Webcast and Slides Download Now AvailableAfter a few technical glitches - which raised our stress and adrenaline levels to heightened excitement - during our practice sessions leading up to the December 3rd webcast it finally did come off flawlessly.
New Habits for the New Year: Move Beyond Wallowing and Following to Leading A New Year's resolution is too often a good intention that goes in one year and out the other.
Five Resolutions to Lead, Not Follow or Wallow in 2010Too often the New Year is just a new start for old habits. Here are six resolutions or personal growth goals to help you get a new start on new - or renewed - habits.
Anxiety Part IAnxiety: What is it and what to do about it
Wise Managers Treat Layoffs as Last Resort Despite all the trendy rhetoric about the importance of people, leadership, and values, far too many managers treat people in their organizations with about as much care and concern as so many numbers on a financial statement.
Baudville Backs Products with 30 Day Employee Morale GuaranteeLeading supplier of employee rewards aims to boost employee morale
Minnesota Life offers help with GINA – genetic information nondisclosure actWhile much of the Genetic Information
Nondisclosure Act (GINA) remains to be interpreted in terms of rules and
regulations, the employment section of GINA that incorporates procedures
and remedies found in the federal civil rights law took effect January 1,
2010.
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
With 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
Niagara Falls Great Wolf Lodge Recognized for Excellence in Human ResourcesLodge wins national tourism award
Management In Real Life: Plugging the Reality GapAuthor and consultant, Kevin Herring, describes his article "Plugging the Reality Gap" as "an opportunity to addresses the all-too-common problem of leaders becoming out of touch with what occurs with customers and in operations. " The text of the article follows.
Conventional Wisdom and the Benefits of Online EducationFor those of us who have been involved in online education for a time, the growing public acceptance of the Web as vital tool for training and learning has been a welcome development.
BlueVolt® Honors Winners of First Annual A-D Knowledge[at]Noon AwardsWinners in five A-D divisions claim their awards at A-D North American Meetings.
The Reindeer Remedy: Encourage Employees to Become Rudolphs this Holiday SeasonThis has been an especially tumultuous year in the business world. Now, all many companies want this holiday season is a sure-fire way to increase profits. Just wishful thinking? Not necessarily! Authors Cyndi Laurin and Craig Morningstar say the secret to great profits involves a certain famous reindeer and the discovery that the solution may have been right there all along.
SUPERCOACHNEW BOOK BY SUPERCOACH MICHAEL NEILL
PRESENTS TEN LESSONS TO TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER,
YOUR FINANCES, AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Mercer names Dave Tolve Retirement Business Leader for its US outsourcing businessSandy McCarthy named Mercer’s Asia Pacific Business Leader for outsourcing
Mercer continues to hire top industry talent to drive growth in its global benefits administration business
COBRA Premium Extension Enacted By CongressToday's healthcare is anything but simple. The current legislation seems to have acceded to most demands from Congress and the President alike. On December 21, 2009, President Obama signed legislation extending the COBRA eligiblity period through February 28, 2010 and the length of the subsidy (not to exceed the maximum period of 15 months). The new law addresses reservations businesses were facing regarding the extension of the COBRA premium susidy.
Manpower Inc. to Execute World’s Largest and Most Complex Recruitment Process Outsourcing Program Australian Defence Force Returns to Manpower to Leverage Global Footprint, Critical Workforce Expertise
Michael C. Fina Appoints I.T. Veteran Joe Marotta to Chief Information Officer PostWith more than 20 years of experience in multiple industries, Information Technology veteran Joe Marotta has been named to the newly created post of Chief Information Officer of Michael C. Fina, a leading provider of global employee recognition solutions.
Migration Expert Offers Complete Suite of Visa Advice and Services for Travel and Immigration Migration Expert Launched its US Operations Earlier This Year and is Now Pleased to Offer a Complete Suite of Visa Services for People Interested in Travelling or Migrating to the United States. This Achievement Compliments the Services Already Available from its Australian, Canadian and UK Operations.
College Students Turn to Online Schools to Earn a Diploma and PaycheckBargain shoppers are out en masse and are the rule, not the exception. Thankfully, wise retailers have adjusted prices to reflect a lean economy. Yet higher education administrators continue to raise college tuition and fees, expecting that students will pay without question. But many students are bucking the system by flocking to online schools in order to earn both a college degree and a paycheck -- at the same time.
Twelve Ways of Networking for Jobs During the HolidaysSheryl Dawson, co-author of Job Search: The Total System and COO of Total Career Success, Inc., encourages job seekers, “Pick up your spirits by following these twelve strategies for increasing your success at job search in the holiday season.” Reflecting the traditional song of the season, Dawson shared 12 tips to succeed at networking during the holiday season.
More employers granting pay raises in 2010, Mercer survey showsPay increases lower than last year, continue to vary by industry
THE ASK How To Ask For Support For Your Non-Profit Cause, Creative Project, Or Business Venture
Veteran division leader passes Securian torch to new head of group life unitOnly one person had worked at Securian
Financial Group longer than Jim Johnson when he announced his retirement
last month as executive vice president and leader of the company’s highly
successful group life insurance unit.
Gen Y's Top 5 List for How We Think and Act at WorkBy Jason Ryan Dorsey, Author of Y-Size Your Business: How Gen Y Employees Can Save You Money and Grow Your Business
U.S. JOB SATISFACTION AT LOWEST LEVEL IN TWO DECADES U.S. JOB SATISFACTION AT LOWEST LEVEL IN TWO DECADES
New Hearing Savings Program Available to all AlwaysCare MembersAlwaysCare Benefits, a Starmount Life Insurance company, is pleased to offer a Hearing Savings Plan to all AlwaysCare Members at no additional cost, effective immediately.
2010 Employment Outlook: Cause for Concern2010 Employment Outlook: Cause for Concern
Challenging Market for Job Seekers
Organizations worldwide focus on contingency planning as Influenza A (H1N1) continues to spreadOrganizations worldwide focus on contingency planning as Influenza A (H1N1) continues to spread, Mercer survey finds
3 Tips For Finding a Good Dental Savings Plan For Your Family From Dental-Plan-4U.com Events For Employers Interested In Hiring Veterans Announced By Bradley-Morris, Inc. Host cities for employers include Atlanta, Ga.; Austin, Texas; Chicago, Ill.; Houston, Texas; Norfolk, Va.; Providence, R.I.; and San Diego, Calif.
Ultimate Software Earns 11th Consecutive Support Center Practices CertificationUltimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Ultimate Software’s customer service team has achieved its eleventh consecutive certification from the Support Center Practices (SCP) Certification program.
AGPI Sees 30 Percent Increase in Foreign Account Services A 30 percent increase was experienced in the number of offshore bank accounts opened in 2009 when compared to 2008.
200% Increase in Training Enquiries Points Towards Economic UpturnXel Training & Development, one of the country’s leading specialist Sales, Customer Service and Leadership Skills training providers, based in Lancashire, has seen an increase of over 200% in the number of enquires from companies looking to undertake sales training in the new year, and an increase of over 200% in the number of sales training and customer service training proposals submitted.
200% Increase in Training Enquiries Points Towards Economic UpturnXel Training & Development, one of the country’s leading specialist Sales, Customer Service and Leadership Skills training providers, based in Lancashire, has seen an increase of over 200% in the number of enquires from companies looking to undertake sales training in the new year, and an increase of over 200% in the number of sales training and customer service training proposals submitted.
Unicruit Signs Partnership Agreement with GreenJobInterview.com to Help Employers Reduce the Cost Two revolutionary technology providers collaborate to aide in helping organizations become more sustainable
CED Solutions To Provide Free Tuition To Students Of Closed ComputerTraining.eduCED Solutions, LLC, the largest provider of Microsoft certifications in North America, is proud to announce that CED Solutions will provide training for the ComputerTraining.edu students who have paid for their classes prior to the closing of ComputerTraining.edu.
ANY LAB TEST NOW® North Dallas Now Provides Onsite Employee Drug Screening to North TexasKnown for offering most every medical lab test imaginable, ANY LAB TEST NOW® adds onsite and mobile employer drug screening to Dallas and the surrounding North Texas area. In addition to employee drug tests, ANY LAB TEST NOW® offers employers background checks, flu shots, breath alcohol testing, and wellness programs.
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Reveals an Organization That’s Better Together Deskey Guides St. Elizabeth Team in Launching New Brand Strategy, Internal and External Communication
Paradoxical Nicknames, Resilient Robots and Avatar SpinoffsOne Man’s Restless Journey into Creative and Cohesive Space-Time
Recently, an Internet colleague asked me to share how my mind works when it
’s in creative gear.
Stratford Career Institute Announces Discount for Twitter & Facebook Users Stratford Career Institute announces a special, limited-time tuition discount promotion specifically for Twitter and Facebook users. This special promotion offers tuition discounts of up to 54% off regular tuition prices.
Moving Service Provider Releases Moving TrendsAnnual Long Distance Moving Trends Report shows more people are moving South. ABF U-Pack Moving reports more leaving Northeast states while Texas is a hot spot, the next best thing to paradise.
ANY LAB TEST NOW® North Dallas Expands List of Services Offered in 2010ANY LAB TEST NOW® North Dallas offers thousands of lab tests direct to customers at discounted prices. Starting first quarter 2010, they are adding onsite and mobile drug and alcohol testing, DOT breath alcohol testing (BAT), and the much anticipated B12 shots.
The New 2010 Obama Healthcare Reimbursement Law Webinars Announced As ERISA Appeals Procedures The Final Health Bill Passed In Senate On Christmas Eve Is Completely Consistent With House Health Bill By Incorporating ERISA Claim Regulation In Its Entirety For All Group Health Plans Into Obama Health Reform, For 200 Million Americans Under New Obama Universal Healthcare Laws. ERISA Appeal Process Is Now Mandatory For All Group Health Plans And Healthcare Providers As Well As Consumers. First Free Monthly ERISA Webinar starts on 01/18/2010, and First Advanced ERISA Claim Specialist Certification Program Starts in Feb. 2010.
WorldWideLearn.com Launches CareerXE: A New Online Career Tool for the New YearWorldWideLearn.com, the world's premier online directory of education, recently launched CareerXE, a new online career resource that offers detailed information for hundreds of occupations and more than 10,000 cities in the United States (http://www.worldwidelearn.com/careerxe/index.html). CareerXE is a complete resource for students and job seekers mapping out their future careers, including access to schools offering the appropriate degrees and programs of study required to pursue a particular career in a specific location.
SeekingSitters Offering Corporate Babysitting Program NationwideOn-Demand, Full Service Babysitting Company brings Child Care to Employees
NEW BOOK BY SUPERCOACH MICHAEL NEILL PRESENTS TEN LESSONS TO TRANSFORM YOUR CAREERNEW BOOK BY SUPERCOACH MICHAEL NEILL
PRESENTS TEN LESSONS TO TRANSFORM YOUR CAREER,
YOUR FINANCES, AND YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
The Coach's Playbook"You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself." — Galileo
New NIFAR Website Offers Millions a Comprehensive Resource for Alcohol Education, Recovery & SupportNational Institute For Alcohol Recovery (NIFAR®) has completely redesigned its website to serve more effectively millions of people suffering from alcohol abuse worldwide
Healthcare Web Site Wins Top Industry AwardsHEALTHeCAREERS Network acknowledged for its overall appeal and site design.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: The holidays….cheery and bright?The holidays are supposed to be cheery and bright. It's a time when we show our love and goodwill toward our friends and family and those with whom we work.
Bridging the Council-Staff Gap Building a strong partnership between staff and council is essential to effective municipal management.
Two-Thirds of Employees Haven’t Taken All Their Vacation Sixty-six percent of employees did not take all of their vacation time this year, according to a survey by Right Management. Vacation time is an earned employee benefit and has a direct impact on work/life balance and general health and wellness.
Career Partners International Selected as Career Management Partner for Job Search T.V. Network™Job seekers will now be able to tap into some of the top experts in career management through their televisions and the Internet. Career Partners International (CPI) www.cpiworld.com, the world’s largest partnership of career transition and coaching firms, announces a joint venture with Job Search Television Network (JSTN) www.myjstn.com.
“New Year - New You!” Promotion Begins at Stratford Career InstituteStratford Career Institute announces a “New Year – New You!” promotion encouraging individuals to further their education in the year ahead. The promotion also offers new students up to 35% off regular tuition prices.
Growing Number of Clients Turn to iCIMS for Employee Data Management NeedsSmall and Mid-Sized Companies utilize iCIMS for their end-to-end talent management lifecycle
CED Solutions Rescues Students that Paid for Training for Closed Intense SchoolCED Solutions, LLC, the largest provider of Microsoft certifications in North America, is proud to announce that CED Solutions will provide training for the Intense School students who have paid for their classes prior to the closing of Intense School.
Living in More Than One World Work-life lessons from the legendary Peter Drucker
Shift Worldwide Expands Executive Team Jennifer Johnson steps into critical role of Chief Talent Officer.
2010 Bay Area Search Engine Optimization Classes AnnouncedThe Bay Area Search Engine Academy has announced its SEO class lineup for the first quarter of 2010. Because tuition is going up in 2010, students are encouraged to register before the end of the year.
New Executive Director to Lead Medical Education to Greater RelevanceNew Executive Director to Lead Medical Education to Greater Relevance
Medavera, Inc., a continuing medical education provider, today announced the appointment of a new leader who will help expand its offerings of novel, engaging scientifically based education.
Leaders Inspire Their Teams With Optimism"Learned helplessness is the giving-up reaction, the quitting response that follows from the belief that whatever you do doesn't matter. Explanatory style is the manner in which you habitually explain to yourself why events happen....An optimistic explanatory style stops helplessness, whereas a pessimistic explanatory style spreads helplessness." — Psychologist Martin Seligman in Learned Optimism
Demand for Employer Eldercare Benefits Rises as Nation’s Life Expectancy GrowsEldercare Benefit Offered by Valley-based Company Becoming Staple in Corporate Benefit Packages
Employers Likely to Continue Improvements to HR in 2010, According to Watson Wyatt As companies prepare for the economic recovery, many are poised to enter 2010 with renewed interest in improving their HR technology systems, processes and organizational structures, according to experts at Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
Former Nutrisystem Executive Carol Krause Joins Vienna HCACarol Krause has recently joined Vienna Human Capital Advisors, LLC (Vienna HCA) as an Executive-in-Residence.
Former Merck Human Resources Executive Joins Vienna HCAJim Rancourt has recently joined Vienna Human Capital Advisors, LLC (Vienna HCA) as an Executive-in-Residence.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for the U.S. Increases AgainEighth Consecutive Increase; Indicators Point to Improving Economy
How to Remember a Loved One at the HolidaysHolidays can create feelings of dread and
anxiety in those who are bereaved.
Aflac Incorporated Prices $400 Million of 30-Year Senior NotesAflac Incorporated announced today that it has priced $400 million (par value) of thirty-year senior notes with a coupon of 6.9%. The notes will be issued at a price of 98.951 to yield 6.984%. The company anticipates using the proceeds from this issuance for debt repayment and general corporate purposes.
Development Opportunities Most Important to Job Seekers; Rapport with Manager Ranks LowestJob candidates say that having a good connection with one’s manager is the least important factor when considering a new employer, according to a survey of over 1,300 people on LinkedIn® by Right Management.
RiseSmart Announces Executive Sales Team for Transition Concierge Outplacement SolutionRegional VPs, channel sales director bring HR industry experience, track records of success in servicing Fortune 500 clients.
BeneTrac Honored with Gold eHealthcare Leadership Award for Benefits Management PlatformLeading benefits management provider selected from more than 1,100 entries
CDI College Sponsors Family in NeedWinnipeg single mom able to celebrate holidays thanks to college’s generosity
Intelestream Implements Automated Recruiting Solution for HealthSouthThe customized solution is a hybrid of intelestaffing™ and intelesourcing™, two verticals developed by Intelestream for the recruiting and staffing industries. The integrated system brought the company’s entire recruiting process together, resulting in increased efficiency, privacy, and projected ROI.
ATS Makes Hiring Easier for Both HR and ApplicantsAs the job market begins its tentative recovery, hiring managers are still in the catbird seat when it comes to choosing the best candidates. But with so many choices, how does the HR team ensure they bring forward the very best? Hiring management software, also known as "applicant tracking software" (ATS), has been essential to their success, and the latest version from ERC Dataplus incorporates the essential functions that ensure effective team development.
Galaxy Technologies Adds Software Application Consultant to Enterprise Project Implementation TeamGalaxy Technologies, Inc. a leader in web-based workforce management systems, announces the addition of Lydia Zeh to its Enterprise Project Implementation Team in the role of Software Application Consultant. Lydia brings over 5 years of healthcare software industry experience, product implementation and best practices in project management to the Galaxy team.
Morehead Presents Webinar on "The State of Employee Engagement: A Year in Review"How employee engagement levels trended in 2009 and over the past three years and what has driven these changes
The MedZilla Report for November 2009 - Healthcare Employment UpThe MedZilla Report for November 2009 - Healthcare Employment Up, And No Major Bad News for Pharma, Either
Healthcare employment continued to rise the U.S. in November, even as the overall unemployment rate edged down slightly. Additionally, there were no unexpected major job cuts in the pharmaceutical industry.
ARAG Board Member David Baker Named to ABA CommitteeOrganizations promote the development of legal service plans for the benefit of consumers and attorneys
Profiles International Finds Interpersonal Skills Accurate Predictor of Managerial SuccessProfiles International says that a manager’s interpersonal skills can be an accurate predictor of effective management.
A World-Class HR Master’s Degree Is Now Within Reach – 100% OnlineVillanova University Is Taking Their Leading Master of Science in Human Resource Development Degree Online
Hallmark Insights' Employer Survey Reveals Cost-Savings Benefits of Health & Wellness ProgramsA recent survey of Fortune 1000 employers strongly indicates that wellness programs have a positive impact on employee presenteeism and bottom line benefits.
Brazen Careerist and PayScale Release Study on the Best Companies to Work For Generation YFirst of its kind report highlights salary figures, gender ratios and green ratings for America's top corporations.
Care.com Offers Flexible Job Opportunities for the HolidaysPet sitters, housekeepers and other service providers can search Care.com’s database of nationwide job opportunities for free this season.
aimClear Names Lauren Litwinka as Associate Search Marketing ManagerPopular Search Marketing Industry Veteran Lauren Litwinka Brings Her Social Media, Blogging & Publication Management Expertise to Managerial Role. Litwinka Will Help Lead Duluth-Based Internet Marketing Agency, aimClear, Through High Growth Period, Help Expand Its Thought-Leadership Role in the Industry and Serve Clients.
Temporary Home Exchange Puts Commuters Closer to WorkCommuterSwap.net connects commuters online and facilitates house swapping to shorten travel distance to and from the workplace.
New Comprehensive Wage & Hour Guide for California Employers from ERIThe Employer Resource Institute (ERI), BLR®—Business & Legal Resources, is pleased to announce the release of its brand-new Spotlight Report, “How To Comply with California Wage & Hour Law.” Employers can download a free excerpt covering hours of work and meal and rest periods.
BCBSNC Rewarding Physicians for Better Care, Not More Care, Through Blue Quality Physician ProgramProgram rewards eligible physicians meeting quality standards. Open to primary care doctors who agree to BCBSNC’s standard contract. Physicians may qualify for double-digit increases in reimbursement for commonly billed services
WorkSimple Releases First Talent Management System to Combine Informal LearningWorkSimple Releases First Talent Management System to Combine Informal Learning and Innovation on One Simple Platform
Noteworthy expansion of WorkSimple's performance management and learning software now enables companies to drive innovation by tapping into the combined intellect of the workforce.
HRmarketer Helps HRchitect Celebrate the WebMingle One-year AnniversaryHRmarketer president, Kevin Grossman, to share best practices in marketing, provide HR marketplace insight from latest human resource buyer survey.
Total Career Success — Welcome W. Wilson, Sr., ChairmanTotal Career Success — Welcome W. Wilson, Sr., Chairman, University of Houston System Board of Regents Offers Tips about How to Advance Your Career and Education
University of Houston System Board of Regents, Welcome W. Wilson, is featured Monday, December 14, 2009. Wilson is an entrepreneur, statesman and educator, whose career has spanned half a century. His current passion is to lead the initiative for the UH to become a Tier One University. Mr. Wilson will discuss key insights and tips to help listeners make education decisions that fit their career aspirations.
Enterprise Talent Acquisition Software Offers Consumer-Style User ExperienceCloud Computing, World of Apps, Next-Generation GUI Bring Consumer
Ease-of-Use to Enterprise System
MASSACHUSETTS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DROPS SLIGHTLY FROM 8.9% TO 8.8%The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported today the unemployment rate declined from 8.9 percent in October to 8.8 percent in November.
Maximizing HR’s Influence in the C-Suite“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority,” according to Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager.
More Employers Considering Annuities in 401(k) Plans, Watson Wyatt Survey FindsThe number of employers planning to offer annuities to participants in their 401(k) plans is expected to grow as companies look for ways to provide workers with a steady distribution of benefits during retirement, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.