Steam Whistle Brewing named one of Greater Toronto’s Better EmployersSteam Whistle Brewing, the Toronto independent brewery was today named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2010).
AccountingCareerConnection.com Launches NationwideNew Job Search Website Serves Accounting & Finance Professionals & Employers
Texas State Office of Risk Management Selects Forté for Bill Review and UR Services Contract marks expansion of five-year relationship for one of nation’s largest
self-administered workers’ comp programs
NorthgateArinso takes the lead in Dutch HR outsourcing market with acquisition of CIANCompletes takeover of payroll outsourcing division of Randstad HR Services
CyberShift to Sponsor At-Home Workforce Management Webinar Featuring Industry Experts from FlexPathsCyberShift, a global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services; and FlexPaths, a leading authority and trusted advisor to corporations and organizations on ways to use flexible work to increase talent acquisition, engagement and retention
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Watch Your %!#$[at] Mouth at WorkAre you in compliance with the federal Anti-Cursing and Profanity in the Workplace Act? OK, before you call your lawyer asking why she hasn’t told you about this law, there’s no such beast. But cursing or profanity should be on your radar.
Behavioral Interviewing: Getting the Best Answers from Job ApplicantsTell me about yourself. What are your strengths? How about your weaknesses?
How The City Hurts Your Brain...And What You Can Do About ItSigns of Stagnation "The most fatal illusion is the settled point of view. Since life is growth and motion, a fixed point of view kills anybody who has one." — Brooks Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist for the New York Times and drama critic
Timeless Leadership Principles in a Changing World"There are no new truths, but only truths that have not been recognized by those who have perceived them without noticing. A truth is something that everybody can be shown to know and to have known, as people say, all along." — Mary McCarthy, author and critic
Suicide Prevention part I Stop a Suicide Today reports that 70% of people who kill themselves told someone or gave warning signs.
Identity Theft Threatens Holiday Cheer:Weak economy, rise in identity theft puts individuals at riskWeak economy, rise in identity theft puts individuals at risk
A Coach's Playbook for LeadersAll organizations have access to more or less the same resources. They draw from the same pool of people in their markets or geographic areas. And they can all learn about the latest tools and techniques.
CyberShift Partners with Industry Expert to Present Webinar on Utilizing Lean StrategiesCyberShift Partners with Industry Expert to Present Webinar on Utilizing Lean Strategies to Increase Workforce Effectiveness
RecruiterEarth.com to Host “EmployeeScreenIQ Week” on October 19-23Podcasts, videos, and articles will highlight week-long showcase of background screening provider
MotivAction wins the channel partner program for Incentive Magazine’s Motivation Masters awards.MotivAction wins the channel partner program for Incentive Magazine’s annual Motivation Masters awards.
Halogen Software Announces First Money Back Guarantee for Talent Management Software MarketMarket Leading Vendor Raises the Bar on Customer Satisfaction with “Certain to Succeed” Guarantee
Chequed.com Acquires Assessment Technology Firm FitabilityChequed.com, an emerging provider of Predictive Employment Performance™ software, announced today it has acquired assessment technology provider Fitability Systems, LLC of Decatur, GA.
HRN Announces Incentive Pro New Product ReleaseHRN Management Group today announced the release of a revolutionary new online incentive compensation planning and administration solution called Incentive Pro. Incentive Pro is a simple-to-use and affordable online application designed to make incentive pay programs more effective at achieving and rewarding desired results. Incentive Pro is developed and supported by the same HRN compensation experts that created the popular and successful Compease compensation administration software.
CWC Rises to Number 3 Spot on Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2009 List of Best Places to WorkCarithers-Wallace-Courtney LLC (CWC), Atlanta's largest office furnishings provider, jumped to the Number 3 position on the Atlanta Business Chronicle's List of Best Places to Work (medium company category). Last year, CWC ranked number 18. This an enormous accomplishment, given today's down economy. This highly coveted award is based exclusively on employee survey feedback. The award honors companies who recognize their employees as their greatest asset and are committed to maintaining a company culture based on trust in management.
MSEmploy Launches in the US - First Job and Training Portal Exclusively for the Microsoft CommunityMSEmploy - http://www.msemploy.com - which has operated leading IT career websites in Europe and Canada since 2005 - has launched in the United States (http://us.msemploy.com) to help technology companies find skilled candidates and to assist technology workers find jobs that fit their qualifications. MSEmploy is focused exclusively on jobs requiring expertise in Microsoft-based technologies - such as SharePoint®, SQL Server®, .NET, and Microsoft Dynamics®. Despite the soft economy, companies that have adopted these technologies report that finding qualified Microsoft skilled professionals is one of the most critical and challenging issues they face.
Business Training Library Announces 2009 Employee Training & Development Award RecipientsBusiness Training Library was pleased to recognize the outstanding employee training and development achievements of three distinguished clients at their annual client conference, Align 2009, held in St. Louis, Missouri, September 21-23, 2009. Award recipients include SouthWest Water Company of Los Angeles, California, SMS Holdings of Nashville, Tennessee, and Educational Media Foundation, of Rocklin, California.
MinortyMBAs.com Announces 2009 Scholarship WinnersMinorityMBAs.com, an online career community connecting high-performing minority MBA professionals to hiring managers committed to diversity recruiting, congratulates the winners of its Fall 2009 Scholarship Program.
Businesses Get a Leg-Up on 2010 with Employers Group’s Annual “WELU” EventsEmployers Group Brings in Richard Simmons, Experts from the Disney Institute, and Top Law Firms to Prepare Businesses and HR Leaders for the Coming Year
Knowledge Infusion Achieves Record Third Quarter ResultsHR consulting firm breaks new customer and sales records.
SAVO Continues Growth into the Third Quarter of 2009 SAVO Adds 15 Customers as More Companies Turn to Sales Enablement
CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing Allows Marketing Professionals to Reach a Higher Level MMC Learning has launched the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing qualification delivered through a unique, flexible study, e-learning package designed for working professionals. The company is a Chartered Institute of Marketing accredited study centre that offers marketing courses.
MPS Group to be Acquired by AdeccoMPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), a leading provider of specialty staffing, consulting and business solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Adecco Group (SIX: ADEN-VX) (Euronext: ADE) for $13.80 per common share in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.3 billion. This represents a premium of 24% over yesterday’s closing stock price and a premium of 27% and
WorkForce Software Sponsors Human Capital Institutes 'Enterprise Workforce Management' WorkForce Software Sponsors Human Capital Institute’s 'Enterprise Workforce Management' Online Education and Research Initiative
Inaugural Webcast, 'Three Cornerstones of Enterprise Workforce Management,' Scheduled for October 29 on www.hci.org
LATEST JOB AND UNEMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES FOR LABOR MARKETS IN THE COMMONWEALTH The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that job gains were recorded in September in nine of the of the Commonwealth’s twelve areas for which unadjusted job estimates were published.
Aflac Helps Business Owners Reduce Costs, Increase Employee BenefitsGroup short-term disability insurance policy adds guaranteed-issue, with credit for pre-existing conditions and a portability option
Cornell ILR’s New Graduate Certificate in HR Offers 9 Credits OnlineHuman resources professionals can now earn nine graduate credits from the ILR School at Cornell University in fewer than nine months with ILR's new online Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management.
HEALTHeCAREERS Network Renews $15,000 Scholarship PledgeContribution provides funding for continuing education
RegistryPro Announces Official Sponsorship of 36th ICANN International Meeting in Seoul, South KoreaRegistryPro, the exclusive operator of the .PRO top-level domain (TLD) on the Internet, announced today it will serve as an official sponsor of the 36th ICANN International meeting in Seoul, South Korea, October 25-30, 2009. The Seoul meeting is the second public ICANN meeting sponsorship for .PRO, the only TLD reserved exclusively for business and service professionals.
Property Adjusters Get a New Training OptionMindCross Training gets approved as a Texas Provider for CE credits. The first two courses have been released with more to come.
RecruiterEarth.com to Host “EmployeeScreenIQ Week” on October 19-23Podcasts, videos, and articles will highlight week-long showcase of background screening provider
ERISAclaim.com Announced Free ERISA Webinar for Healthcare Overpayment Dispute and Claim DenialsERISAclaim.com is offering free ERISA seminars monthly for healthcare claims in response to the skyrocketing overpayment recoupment dispute and claim denial litigations. Although every day for 35 years, doctors and hospitals were told by insurance Co.'s and payers, on every EOB, to file ERISA Appeals for all denied and delayed claims, very a few providers knew how to, as there has been very little resource available for provider ERISA appeals. Now facing Claim's "WWII" as the overpayment recoupment crisis for those previously paid claims on the top of the increasing new claim denials, the providers are desperately demanding for the ERISA appeal guidance. ERISAclaim.com's free ERISA Webinar is open to all healthcare and benefit professionals.
ERISAclaim.com Announced the Expansion of its ERISA Litigation Support for the Healthcare ClaimsEffective on October 19, 2009, ERISAclaim.com is expanding its Litigation Support Division for healthcare claims in response to the skyrocketing overpayment recoupment dispute and claim denial litigations in the $6 trillion healthcare denial management market. Federal law ERISA governs more than 80-90% of the insurance and benefit payment for non-Medicare claims for 35 years, when inevitable, litigation is the only legal avenue to resolve healthcare claim dispute to avoid more middle-class bankruptcies for 170 million working Americans and their families covered under ERISA plans.
Next-Generation GUI Allows Unique Personalization with Portable Application ModulesLeveraging Open Architecture Brings Consumer Ease-of-Use to Enterprise System
ScripNet PBM Wins Best Places to Work- Business Ins Mag 2009 AwardScripNet wins prestigious Insurance Industry award based on input from their
employees, open management policies, profit-sharing and exceptional
benefits.
Growing demand for blue collar workers in UAE reflects gradual stabilisation of construction sector Dubai-based HR solutions company brings in over 1,000 recruits from Nepal,
Bangladesh, Myanmar and India to help meet rising demand from UAE projects
Health Benefits Excise Tax CalculatorbenefitsCONNECT® and HSA Bank Partner to Simplify Health Savings Account EnrollmentbenefitsCONNECT® (http://www.benefitsconnect.net) announced today that it added HSA Bank as a
Health Savings Account (HSA) administrator option in its web-based benefits
enrollment and administration system. The partnership allows employees to
enroll in an HSA-compatible health plan and HSA with HSA Bank at the same
time.
HODES IQ RECEIVES HIGH MARKS IN NEWLY PUBLISHED BERSIN & ASSOCIATES TALENT ACQUISITION REPORTResearch study cites employer branding experience and powerful sourcing tools as industry leaders
Total Career Success – Dr. Dalton Conley, Author of Elsewhere, USA On How We Got to Economic AnxietyTotal Career Success – Dr. Dalton Conley, Author of Elsewhere, USA On How We Got to Economic Anxiety and How to Give Everyone a Golden Parachute
October 19, 2009 Show Features Dr. Dalton Conley, Author of Elsewhere, USA On How We Got to Economic Anxiety and How to Give Everyone a Golden Parachute
Human Capital Institute Opens Registration for 2010 Talent Management in Life Sciences ConferenceThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank defining and advancing the business science of strategic talent management and new economy leadership, today opened registration for its 2010 Talent Management in Life Sciences Conference, a knowledge- and skill-building event for industry talent leaders, which will take place in Princeton, New Jersey, January 26-27, 2010.
October Declared National Work and Family Month U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Contact: Marcia G. Rhodes, 202-315-5500 or 480-304-6885 Recognizing the importance of employers and employees working together to achieve more balance between work and family, Congress has declared October to be National Work and Family Month. The recognition was made official on October 14, when the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 296 and the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution 768.
Event Planners Gear Up for Busy Holiday SeasonEvent Coordinator and Management program preps grads to be leaders behind the scenes
Jackson & Coker Promotes Tony Rico to Senior VP of Operations Tony Rico has recently been promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations at Jackson & Coker, according to company president, Sandra Garrett. The promotion was effective September 1, 2009.
NAS announces promotions, expands talent strategy expertise NAS Recruitment Communications announced two significant promotions today. Anne Lynnette Gallas in the San Antonio office and Jennifer Henley in Baltimore, currently Directors, Business Development, will add the role of Talent Strategist, a position that reflects the recruitment solutions leader's commitment to effective consultative client services.
Sam Herring of Intrepid Learning Solutions, Inc. Named Chair-Elect to the ASTD Board of DirectorsSam Herring, co-founder and executive vice president of Intrepid Learning Solutions, Inc., will serve as the 2010 chair-elect on the board of directors for the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD).
QuinStreet, Inc. to Offer UC Berkeley Marketing Scholarship QuinStreet, Inc., the leader in vertical media and marketing online, has established a marketing scholarship for students enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley. The scholarship has been created at a time when the state of California faces a budget crisis and public and private student funding is sparse.
RiseSmart Showcases Next-Generation Outplacement Service at 68th Annual HR Southwest ConferenceRiseSmart Transition Concierge, combining sophisticated technology with one-on-one support to help laid-off employees find jobs faster, will be featured at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Oct. 14-16.
Jobs2Web Founder and “Chief Recruiting Geek” to Present on the Death of Job BoardsJobs2Web Founder and “Chief Recruiting Geek” to Present on the Death of Job Boards at Upcoming Onrec and
Kennedy Information’s Recruiting Conference
World's First Global Pension Index Ranks Pension Plans of US and 10 other countriesIndex considers more than 40 factors that indicate public and private pension plan adequacy, sustainability and integrity.
US ranks sixth of 11 countries, with relative strength in the sustainability of its pension plans, relative weakness in the adequacy of retirement income.
Helping Adults with Autism Find WorkMU professor’s report provides new information about adult autism to career service providers
Raises and Turnover Lower in Florida Than National AveragesEffective Resources, Inc. releases salary and benefits data representing nearly one million employees from Florida
New Personal Branding Workshop Designed for the Recession-Era Job Seeker-Entrepreneur How to identify and convey what makes you so special - branding, positioning, messaging, interview training, networking training, and content for Web sites, social media and résumés
Most Americans Lacking Direction from their Employers for the H1N1 Flu Season, Survey Shows84% of employees feel pressure to show up for work when sick due to the
current economy.
Companies Grooming High-Potentials For LeadershipReceiving Coaching & Management Training Earlier In Careers
Bellevue University Receives Award of Excellence for Learning Program with The Home DepotBellevue University’s strategic agreement with The Home Depot received the gold award for “Excellence in Academic Partnerships” at this year’s Chief Learning Officer Symposium held in Colorado Springs.
PeopleAdmin Named to the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies for the Third Consecutive Year.The third annual Inc. 5000 list shows an impressive track record for Talent Management solution provider PeopleAdmin.
eCornell Named Finalist in E-Learning! Magazine's Best of 2009 AwardseCornell Named Finalist for “Best Leadership Development
Program” & “Best SaaS LMS” by Readers of E-Learning! Magazine
CivilianJobs.com Announces 2010 Military Job Fairs Schedule to Connect Employers With Job SeekersCivilianJobs.com hosts Military Job Fairs putting transitioning military job seekers face-to-face with civilian employers.
YWCA's Week Without Violence Oct. 11-17 Addictions and community support worker programs available at UCW Academy of Health
Ascentis announces the release of Manager Self-Service in Ascentis HR v8.0.Ascentis Corporation, a market leader in easy-to-use human resources software and online payroll services, announces the release of Ascentis Manager Self-Service (MSS), available in the latest version of Ascentis HR. Ascentis MSS enhances the management decision-making process by offering advanced workflow capabilities, data analytics and automated communication through an intuitive new user interface.
Traveling Healthcare Staffing Company, Medical Solutions, Inc. Receives the Honorable Mention AwardTraveling healthcare staffing company, Medical Solutions, Inc. announced today that it has been distinguished with an Honorable Mention Award in the BBB's 2009 Integrity Awards competition. This award focuses on demonstrated ethical business practices with key stakeholders including customers, employees and the community at large, rather than a company's growth, profitability or popularity.
The Leadership Training World Has ExpandedZenger Folkman, a management and leadership development company, announced today the launching of its new "customer-centric" Web site and thought-leadership blog on leadership development.
Office Administrators Essential to Positive Work Environment, Says InstructorHealthy Workplace Month runs to November 1, 2009
The Training Associates Appoints New Business Development ManagerTrainer Consultant & Solutions Provider Hires Bruce Berfield to Manage New Partnerships
More Than 9 in 10 Employees Disengaged When Changed Not Implemented WellGlobal Engagement Study of 28,000 Employees from 15 Countries
Oracle Unveils PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.1 and PeopleTools 8.50Customer-Driven Enhancements Help Maximize Productivity, Performance and ROI
OSHA Fines MillerCoors for Employee ElectrocutionBehind efforts to assist organized labor and improve the balance between work and family, increasing workplace safety is a top priority for President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. Both the President and congressional leaders have vowed more funding for the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and stiffer penalties for workplace safety violations. MillerCoors brewery is the latest target of the new administration's emphasis on safety in the workplace.
The Third Circuit Provides Guidance on Thorny FMLA and ADA IssuesThe United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit's recent decision in Erdman v. Nationwide Insurance Co.1 No. 07-3796 (Sept. 23, 2009) provides much-needed guidance to employers on several Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues including : (1) how to analyze FMLA hours eligibility when the employee claims off-the-clock work, (2) what is considered a protected activity for purposes of an FMLA retaliation claim, and (3) how the ADA applies to employees who request leave to care for a disabled family member.
Energize your Email; Jumpstart your Networking Do your email messages portray you as a competent professional or an insensitive ignoramus? Email communicates at the speed of light. But along with our quest for speed and efficiency, we also should eliminate bad grammar, misspelled words, sloppy writing, and rudeness.
Nationally and in Massachusetts, Employee Misclassification Receives Renewed AttentionCompanies drawing scrutiny over misclassification of workers in wage/hour cases
Healthcare Organizations Address Human Capital Business Challenges with UltiPro® Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that long-term healthcare customers, including Homewood Retirement Centers, Mather LifeWays, and Holiday Home Health, are reporting significant improvements as a result of UltiPro’s comprehensive human capital management (HCM) features—including UltiPro’s sophisticated reporting, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and robust functionality.
HCI TM in Life Sciences Conference, 1/26-27, 2010 in Princeton, NJHuman Capital Institute Opens Registration for
2010 Talent Management in Life Sciences Conference,
January 26-27, 2010 in Princeton, New Jersey
$300 Discount for Registrations Received by October 30
iCIMS Honored for Delivering Outstanding Customer Support Software-as-a-Service Provider Named the Winner of the UK’s Sift Media 2009 Software Satisfaction Awards
Workscape / HCI Study Reveals Weakness in Most Companies’ Performance Management PracticesWorkscape’s Performance Manager Aims to Remove Barriers and Improve Transparency, Accountability and Communication
Secova will be presenting The Practical Considerations to COBRA AdministrationSecova, Inc. a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, announced today that Jim Kelly, Vice President of Business Development and Karen Kerns, COBRA Unit Account Executive for Secova have been asked to speak at the National Retail Federation’s Human Resources Executives Summit .
Dependent Eligibility Practice Leader, Dianne Geiger-Chin Loy Joins HRAdvanceDependent Eligibility Practice Leader, Dianne Geiger-Chin Loy Joins HRAdvance to lead expansion into health plan cost containment arena.
Simple Strategies to Keep Up With The Pace of Constant Change In today's economic climate, individuals and entire organizations are overwhelmed by continuous changes in leadership, direction and priorities. With so many factors beyond the control of supervisors, managers and executives, it's easy to forget the one thing individuals can control is their reaction to change.
Wienken & Associates Financial Services Is Now uFinancial Wienken & Associates, a provider of financial services to the Central PA community, today announced that it has changed its name to uFinancial.
Living in More Than One World Work-life lessons from the legendary Peter Drucker
Medical Travel Company Satori World Medical Announces RelationshipMedical Travel Company Satori World Medical Announces Relationship with Managing General Underwriter GreenWood International Insurance Services (GWI)
CEO Confidence Improves, The Conference Board Reports Third Consecutive Quarterly Increase The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had increased in the second quarter of 2009, increased further in the third quarter. The Measure now stands at 63, up from 55 in the previous quarter (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses). This is the third consecutive increase. The survey includes about 100 business leaders in a wide range of industries.
IS HEALTHCARE JUST AS UNFIT AS SOCIETY?To meet the extraordinary challenges that healthcare organizations are facing today, it is important to understand the correlation between the choices of employees personal habits (lifestyle, disciplines and behavior) and the impact they have on a consistent performance – in both life and business outcomes.
Chally Launches Comprehensive Talent Management ProgramThe HR Chally Group has launched a new program named Talent Audit 3.0, which provides access to skill comparisons and overall success potentials with predictive accuracy similar to the way a DNA strand identifies genetic makeup of each individual.
Practical Considerations To COBRA AdministrationChanging rules, regulations and court cases make COBRA extremely complex. The improper design, compliance and administration of COBRA can have costly results for employers with high employee turnover. It is Secova’s purpose to heighten awareness of COBRA policies and procedures in order to contend with the high-turnover rate indicative of the retail industry.
Special Counsel to Exhibit at the International Paralegal Management Association Special Counsel to Exhibit at the International Paralegal Management Association 25th Annual Conference & Exposition
Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Chicago, ILUltimate 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 Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park in Chicago, IL.
National Boss Day Sheds Light on Management Challenges in Tough Times Bestselling Author's Research of Top Companies Produces Guide for Success in Tight Economy
INSITE SECURITY ROLLS OUT HUMAN FACTOR INTEGRITY ASSURANCE PRACTICEFormer FBI Deception Expert to Provide “Human Lie-Detector” Service to Clients to Help them Avoid Investing in Fraudulent Vehicles
National Boss Day Sheds Light on Management Challenges in Tough Times Bestselling Author's Research of Top Companies Produces Guide for Success in
Tight Economy
Severance Policies Important as Economy RecoversAs the unemployment rate catapulted upwards to nearly 10 percent over the past year, the importance of severance polices was prevalent at companies across the country. The 2009 BenchmarkPro results showed that 55.2 percent of companies surveyed currently have a severance policy in place.
Students given “A” by Corporate Canada Leaders of Tomorrow Conference Gives New Opportunity to Students from Priority Neighbourhoods
OurExperienceCounts.com Introduces 30-Day Free Access to Resume Seminar SeriesValuable workshops show the experienced worker how to advertise best skills
Hurley Write Launches Expanded Online Writing Solutions to Help Businesses Increase EfficienciesHurley Write Launches Expanded Online Writing Solutions to Help Businesses Increase Efficiencies and Improve Employee Communication in Down Economy
Customized writing solution’s online courses provides economical and eco-friendly corporate training and development tool for businesses