BMH, Inc. to Present Open4 ® HR/Payroll Solutions at HR SouthwestBMH, Inc., a specialist in Human Resource Management Software applications will present the Open4 ® unified HRIS and Payroll system at HR Southwest Conference in Fort Worth, Texas this October.
New Ability Online Program Helps Disabled Youth Prepare for the WorkplaceJob Readiness program provides participants with access to Human Resources professionals and experienced mentors in a protected, welcoming environment
Safari Library is the World's Most Comprehensive Online Reference LibraryOptimized for Content Search Across Multiple BooksSAFARI BOOKS ONLINE PROVIDES UNLIMITED WEB ACCESS TO MORE THAN 4,000TECHNICAL BOOKS WITH SAFARI LIBRARY SERVICE
Focus on recruiter productivity further enhances Enterprise Applicant Manager´s value to the enterprise.esume Mirror, a division of Talent Technology Corporation, and providers of industry leading recruiting technology components, today announced the release of Enterprise Applicant Manager
TM 2.0 (EAM
TM). In addition to a number of new enhancements, EAM 2.0 contains new recruiter productivity tools that allow virtually instant capture, processing and delivery of resume data viewed within Microsoft Internet Explorer directly into the leading ERP HCM applications from Oracle, PeopleSoft and SAP.
Symmetricom Announces New Vice President of Engineering of Telecom Solutions DivisionJames Armstrong brings extensive technical experience to support evolving synchronization and timing requirements for next-generation networks.
GREVING REINSTATED AS UNUMPROVIDENT CFO FOLLOWING RECOVERY FROM SURGERYUnumProvident Corporation (NYSE:UNM) today announced that Robert Greving has been reinstated as the company's chief financial officer following his successful recovery from surgery earlier this summer.
VirtualEdge Corporation (VE), a worldwide provider of Talent Lifecycle Software solutions, announced today that its Annual VE Power Summit was an enormous success last week in La Jolla, CA.This year´s Summit theme was Achieving Competitive Advantage through Teamwork, where VE customers shared best practices and discussed talent strategies and initiatives that improve business performance and provide competitive advantage.
Professional Career Services Organizations Play Key Role in Launching New BusinessesIn an Ever-Changing Job Search Environment, Newbies and Veterans Depend on Each Other
Prudential Relocation Names Cindy Salter Senior Vice President, Government and Military SectorPrudential Relocation, a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] business, announced today that Cindy Salter has been named senior vice president. Salter will be responsible for the comprehensive management of the Washington, D.C. office, including all areas of sales and service: government sales, relationship management, operations and transportation delivery.
SPECTRUM´s CEO elected to the IHRIM board of directorsSybll Romley, president and CEO of SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corp., has been elected to the International Association for Human Resource Information Management, Inc. (IHRIM) board of directors.
Staffing Software BrightMove 2.3 Adds Job Distribution EngineBrightMove releases version 2.3 of its web-based applicant tracking software for the staffing industry. Version 2.3 adds the capability to distribute your job postings to Internet job boards from within your BrightMove dashboard. The BrightMove solution is a 100% web-based "SaaS" designed specifically for staffing, recruiting and HR (human resources) professionals.
US Army Commands Working with Competitive Solutions, Inc. Awarded for Manufacturing Excellence; Shingo Prize Recognizes Performance Standards Achieved through Process Based Leadership (PBL) SystemThe Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing has recognized Rock Island Arsenal and Tobyhanna Army Depot with the 2006 Shingo Prize for achievement in implementing lean systems in support of the manufacturing, repair, overhaul and maintenance of war fighter equipment.
Prudential Relocation North American Survey Finds Labor, Real Estate Markets Impact ProgramsBusinesses participating in a survey by Prudential Relocation, a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] business, indicated that two factors are likely to have a major impact on relocation programs: the North American labor market and the real estate market, specifically interest rates.
2006 College Grads Flock Back HomeTwo out of Three College Grads Move Back Home With Their Parents
TROVIX TO DEMONSTRATE INTELLIGENT SEARCH AND APPLICANT TRACKING system AT UPCOMING HR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCETrovix, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent search technology
unumprovident buyers study forEcasts the future of employee benefitsCritical illness, accident and other supplemental insurance products drive industry growth
InfoBasis and BroadSkill offer wider skills product range after partnership agreementHuman Resource Executive magazine presents award to Resume Mirror´s Enterprise Applicant Manager solution for enhancing ERP-based talent management applications.Resume Mirror, a division of Talent Technology Corporation, and providers of award winning applicant data management components and solutions, today announced it has been recognized and awarded the Human Resource Executive magazine´s Top HR Product for 2006.
Buck Consultants Survey Indicates Slower Trend in Health Care Costs for EmployersThe increases for most health care coverages are slowing, according to a national survey of insurers and administrators released today by Buck Consultants.
FindaSeminar.com Training Search Engine Adds High Speed Seminar And Training Search And Registration ToolsWorlds largest free training search engine is now also the fastest way to find and register for training seminars workshops and conferences online
Kronos to Welcome 10,000th Attendee to KronosWorks(TM)With only two weeks until the big event, innovators, practitioners, and visionaries in managing the workforce are putting the finishing touches on their presentations for KronosWorks(TM).
Pinstripe Partners with SkillSurvey to Provide State-of-the-art Reference CheckingLeading Recruitment Process Outsourcing Firm Adopts Innovative Web-based Technology to Enhance Recruitment Results
TEDS User Conference October 23-26 at the MeadowView Marriott Conference Resort and Convention Center in Kingsport, TN.Hosted by Eastman Chemical Company, the intensive conference will focus on overviews, product demonstrations, networking opportunities and functionality walk-throughs related to the TEDS v. 7.7 Talent Management Solution.
Oil Sands Labour Skills Shortage Eased at Shell Canada's Scotford Upgrader with dominKnow E-learning Software"Spray and pray" approach to classroom learning substituted with online learning
SHL Joins Expert Panel on the Future of Online Recruiting at Onrec Expo 2006Online assessment expert, Teresa Fearis from SHL, world leader in workplace assessment, discusses the future of online recruiting with an expert discussion panel at the Online Recruitment Expo in Chicago, Illinois, September 12. Companies recruiting today need to continually adapt to meet the needs of the next generation of job seekers who are online and far more engaged in the hiring process than ever before.
SuccessFactors to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's Performance Management InitiativesVurv Announces the Launch of Vurv Express and Vurv NowNew Offerings Address the Strategic Talent Management Needs of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
SuccessFactors/PDI Partnership Turbo Charges Customers´ Global Performance and Talent Management Initiatives; Increases Ability to Achieve Business ResultsNuvosoft Releases New Version of Rcomp - Real-Time Compensation Management SoftwareVersion 4.5 Delivers Even Greater Flexibility and Power to Customers
Heat is on for Seniors Thanks to Information fromthe National Council on Aging´s BenefitsCheckUpOctober is Energy Awareness Month and we are reminded that no one should have to choose between staying warm in winter (or safely cool in summer) and paying for food, rent, medicine or other essentials. Every year, hypothermia kills about 600 Americans, half over 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Resume Mirror, announced it has been recognized and awarded the Human Resource Executive magazine´s Top HR Product for 20The prestigious industry award will be presented at the upcoming HR Technology Conference 2006 and Exposition in Chicago, IL, on October 4. Human Resource Executive Magazine recognizes annually the top companies in the HR software industry who have developed applications that add value throughout the recruitment, hiring, and retention process.
The Jacobson Group opens LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE, Further Expanding National PresenceThe Jacobson Group further expands its national presence with the opening of its 12th office in Los Angeles/Orange County. The niche human capital and professional services firm´s new office will primarily provide temporary and temp-to-hire services to area insurance, healthcare and financial service organizations through its flexible delivery arm, Jacobson Solutions.
CareerJournal.com´s Online Job Hunting SecretsAccording to a 2005 survey from the Society for Human Resource Management in Alexandria, Va., about 86% of human-resources professionals polled use Internet job postings to recruit candidates.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Continues to IncreaseWhile retailers made the news with plans to reduce the cost of generic drugs in the Tampa Bay, Fla. area, Compdata Surveys, the nation´s leading compensation and benefits survey data provider, examined the cost of prescription co-pays across the country. According to their Compensation Data annual survey of more than 5,300 employers, the cost of co-pays has risen for all drug levels in both percentage and flat dollar plans.
Softscape Expands Enterprise Compensation Management SuiteLatest Release Offers Customers Unprecedented Flexibility to More Effectively Manage Complex Compensation Plans
Censeo Announces Enhancements to Employee Survey OfferingsNew features include full foreign language capabilities and library of organizational improvement actions.
Long-time IHRIM Publisher Launches New Publishing FirmFutura Publishing LLC is a new company formed by Tom Faulkner in Austin, Texas. Faulkner has provided publishing services to IHRIM since 1989 and has more than 20-years experience in custom publishing of magazines, directories, books and annual reports with emphasis on HR and information technology.
Talent Technology Corporation´s Resume Mirror Division Wins Prestigious HR Product of the Year AwardHuman Resource Executive magazine presents award to Resume Mirror´s Enterprise Applicant Manager solution for enhancing ERP-based talent management applications.
Talent Technology Corporation´s Resume Mirror Division Wins Prestigious HR Product of the Year AwardHuman Resource Executive magazine presents award to Resume Mirror´s Enterprise Applicant Manager solution for enhancing ERP-based talent management applications.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Continues to IncreaseIn the last week, retailers have made the news with their plans to reduce the cost of generic drugs in the Tampa Bay, Fla. area.
Psichometrics International Signs Agreement to Integrate Assessments into HRsmart Applicant Tracking SystemPsichometrics International has completed an HR-XML integration with HRSmart that will allow seamless delivery of award winning behavioral assessments to ATS clients. Psichometrics will also offer integrated ATS solution to existing client base under terms of the deal.
Psichometrics InternationalNetPEO, the country´s leading HR outsourcing brokerage firm and network of national PEO providers, announces the re-launch of its website, www.NetPEO.com. The new site was redesigned to be easy to navigate and to help clients find the resources they need more quickly than ever before.
RRU Launches Centre for Health Leadership and ResearchRoyal Roads University today took a major step into the health care leadership arena by launching the new Centre for Health Leadership and Research.
Heat is on for Seniors Thanks to Information from the National Council on Aging´s BenefitsCheckUpOctober is Energy Awareness Month and we are reminded that no one should have to choose between staying warm in winter (or safely cool in summer) and paying for food, rent, medicine or other essentials. Every year, hypothermia kills about 600 Americans, half over 65, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The good news is that the federal government has just released $80 million to 14 states that will help people with limited incomes pay their energy bills this winter. Finding out whether you qualify for programs such as the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), is easy thanks to the National Council on Aging´s (NCOA) free and confidential online service BenefitsCheckUp ®.
Web Marketing Association Acclaims MilitaryStars Website with Military Standard of Excellence AwardSarasota, FL-based MilitaryStars, the nation´s largest military career expo company, proudly announced today that it has won the Military Standard of Excellence Award from the Web Marketing Association for the military hiring event company´s own www.militarystars.com.
Concero Technology CEO to Speak at IFEB Annual ConventionAlan Shiffer will address the reduction of paper processes through technology.
Long-time IHRIM Publisher Launches New Publishing FirmFutura Publishing LLC is a new company formed by Tom Faulkner in Austin, Texas. Faulkner has provided publishing services to IHRIM since 1989 and has more than 20-years experience in custom publishing of magazines, directories, books and annual reports with emphasis on HR and information technology.
Pacific Bridge, Inc. (PBI) is a recruiting and human resources consulting firm focused on Asia.Pacific Bridge, Inc. (PBI) is a recruiting and human resources consulting firm focused on Asia. Learn more about how PBI can assist you with your recruiting and HR needs in Asia at http://www.pacificbridge.com.
Turning Data Into Action: How The Breakers Palm Beach Resort Maximized Employee Survey ResultsA case study of Best Practices on using employee opinion survey results to affect change and increase employee retention.
DATAPAK announces PAYKWIK ® Windows ® software designed for accuracy and compliance in employee pay processing by the back office person on their secure desktop PC.PAYKWIK ® technology returns payroll and employee benefits processing back to the source of the data. Co-sourcing of labor presents the Perfect Division of Labor. Shared resources present Economy of Scale. Flash processes 10,000 employees per minute on the PC. An Expert System assists the back office person for accuracy and compliance.
eQuest Wins Top HR Product Of The Year Award For Its Innovative Predictive Analysis Tool - ProphesyTMeQuest, the world's leading job posting distribution company today announced that it has been selected as a winner of HR Executive Magazine's Product of the Year award for its innovative job board sourcing and analytics tool, Prophesy
TM.
APSCREEN Warns Businesses of Common Background Check Mistakes That Could Lead to Negligent Hiring LaBackground Check Pioneer Tom Lawson Serves as Expert Witness on Many Court Cases that He Says Could Have Been Avoided
Alan Shiffer will address the reduction of paper processes through technologyConcero Technology, leading provider of proprietary employee benefits insurance portals, announced today that CEO Alan Shiffer has been selected to speak at the International Foundation´s 52nd Annual Employer Benefits Convention in Las Vegas on October 10.
The new FederalPlusTM service improves federal criminal search accuracy by supplementing Accurate Background, Inc., a leading supplier of employment screening services, introduces FederalPlus
TM, an advanced service which offers precautionary measures to confirm the correctness of an applicant identity in federal criminal cases.
Accurate Background, Inc.Leading vendor of online benefits communications unveils powerful new compliance system to members.
Ultimate Software Provides Expert Panel, Surveys HR Professionals About Talent Management, at IDC's Human Resources ForumUltimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced the results of a talent management survey of human resources professionals conducted at the IDC Human Resources Forum on Talent Management held in New York City yesterday.
Workscape to Preview New Performance-Driven Compensation Solution at HR Technology ConferenceProduct Leverages Award-Winning Platform and Usability of Workscape´s Proven Compensation Planning Solution
4myBenefits Partners with Business & Legal ReportsLeading vendor of online benefits communications unveils powerful new compliance system to members.
Human Capital Institute Named Top Organization for Leadership Development by Leadership Excellence MagazineCCN, is pleased to be offering a live, interactive Webinar at the end of this month An Introduction to ITIL ® Support & Restore: The ITIL ® Service Desk function and the processes of Incident Management and Problem Management.
CyberShift Selects CobbleSoft´s COIGN Enterprise Service Management SoftwareLeading Provider of Workforce and Expense Management Software and Services Implements Solution as Key Part of Total Client Service Quality Program
ONLINE OSHA 10 AND 30-HOUR OUTREACH TRAINING COURSES RECEIVE GOVERNMENT APPROVALOSHA Pro's, Inc. today announced the expansion of online OSHA course topics that are now approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for online delivery.
Nuvosoft Releases New Version of Rcomp - Real-Time Compensation Management Software.Version 4.5 Delivers Even Greater Flexibility and Power to CustomersNuvosoft ® Inc. announces Rcomp 4.5 - a new version of their powerful automated compensation sofware. With Rcomp´s flexible and easy-to-configure software platform, customers gain even greater choice over how they want to design and automate their compensation management programs.
Human Capital Institute Named Top Organization for Leadership Development by Leadership Excellence MagazineThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that it has been named one of the Top 100 Leadership Development Programs in North America, earning first place in the non-profit organizations category. The best practices list is compiled by Leadership Excellence, a magazine of leadership development, managerial effectiveness, and organizational productivity.
PDI´s TalentView ® of PerformanceTM Named Top HR Technology Product of the YearTo earn the recognition, editors of the publication judged entries on technological innovation, value the product adds to the human resource function, ease-of-use and delivery on product promise.
Human Capital Institute Named Top Organization for Leadership Development by Leadership Excellence MagazineThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that it has been named one of the Top 100 Leadership Development Programs in North America, earning first place in the non-profit organizations category.
Can We Turn Back the Rising Tide of Incompetence?Article in The Conference Board Review Examines Ineptitude in the Workplace
SELIGMAN EXTENDS TARGETHORIZON ETF PORTFOLIOS SM TO 2035 AND 2045Seligman Advisors, Inc. today announced the addition of two new funds to Seligman TargetHorizon ETF PortfoliosSM, a series of mutual funds that offers a comprehensive product solution to plan sponsors and retirement plan participants.
Applied Research Corporation Executives to Lead Sessions on Succession Planning and Leadership Transitions at 16th Annual Southeast Human Resource ConferenceApplied Research Corporation, a one-of-a-kind human resource consulting firm that delivers comprehensive alignment & assimilation, assessment, coaching, and talent & career management services
ASTD Announces 39 Winners in its Fourth Annual "BEST Awards"Awards Recognize Organizations´ Commitment to World-Class Learning and Performance
HCR Announces Details of Latest Version of SalaryXL Compensation Management SolutionHuman Capital Resources Software Solutions (HCRSS), an affiliate of The Janis Group Inc. (JGI), today announced version 2.2 of SalaryXL, the breakthrough application that allows companies to fully automate their salary planning processes by leveraging their familiar Excel spreadsheets and minimizing the change management challenges.
PDI´s TalentView ® of PerformanceTM Named Top HR Technology Product of the YearTo earn the recognition, editors of the publication judged entries on technological innovation, value the product adds to the human resource function, ease-of-use and delivery on product promise.
Primacy Relocation Announces Thunderbird Scholarship RecipientPrimacy Relocation and Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management are pleased to announce the Spring 2006 Primacy Relocation Scholarship winner, Callis Hutchings, from the school´s main campus in Glendale, Arizona.
HireRight Named Orange County's Seventh Fastest Growing Technology Companyin Deloitte's Technology FAttributes its 1,034 Percent Revenue Growth to Unique Employment ScreeningSolutions for Effective Hiring and Workplace Safety.
Outside the Lines, Inc. Announces the Launch of their Annual Wage & Benefits Surveys for the Wine, Full-Service Restaurant & Hotel IndustriesOutside the Lines, Inc. (OTL), the Sonoma, CA based Wine & Hospitality Industry consulting firm, has launched their 2006 Wine & Hospitality Industry Wage and Benefits Surveys. These comprehensive surveys are targeted specifically to each individual industry: wine, full-service restaurant and hotel, and cover entry level through senior management positions. The surveys will be open to participation through December 31, 2006.
Recruiting Survey: As Worker Loyalty Fades, Personality Fit is Critical forHiring and RetentionWhitepaper summarizes survey findings that show high employee turnover stemsfrom short-sighted hiring practices
Ingentra HR Services Announces An End To W-2 AnguishEnd W-2 anguish with Ingentra's automated WEBW2
TM service.
Strategic Alliance Announced between Head Resourcing and Right ConsultancyHead Resourcing have announced a strategic alliance with Gibraltar based Right Consultancy. Head Resourcing will provide Right Consultancy with access to skilled IT & Marketing professionals from the UK market to service the massive and growing demand from both the Financial Services and Online Gaming community in Gibraltar.
Mark arian Has joined THE GLOBAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT consulting Practice of towers perrinMr. Arian joins Towers Perrin with more than 20 years experience in change management consulting.
CVTracer Releases White Paper Detailing Best Practices for Maximizing Recruiting Software ResourcesCVTracer, an on-demand recruiting software solutions firm, has published a best practices white paper detailing the critical need for accurate and optimized information-gathering and reporting in the recruiting industry. Formerly, analyzing stacks of data and creating reports were necessary but strenuous chores. By using applicant tracking technology/automated recruiting software solutions, reports can be quickly created - without tediously re-entering or manually accumulating and sorting data.
Salary.comTM Releases On-Demand Talent Management Software with Compensation at the CoreTalentManager
TM integrates compensation planning and performance management to seamlessly link employee pay-to-performance
HighRoads´ Solution Named Top HR Product of the YearBLM 2006 Transforms Benefits Administration into a Cost-Efficient and Value-Driven Process, Saving Employers Millions
Dow Jones Wilshire Indexes Go GlobalDow Jones Indexes and Wilshire Associateshave developed a new, comprehensive index family that will fully coverthe global equity market following a single set of rules and consistentindex history.
Consulting Careers Abound for Baby BoomersThe demand for consultants is growing rapidly in the work force as companies capitalize on the opportunity to hire expert opinions on an "as-needed" basis, rather than as full-time employees. Career experts believe companies' growing need for experienced, knowledgeable consultants offers baby boomers one of the best opportunities to have a flexible work schedule that allows them to make the most of their work history and skills.
Work and Family Month Underscores Importance of Work-Life Effectiveness"Reducing the conflict between work and family life should be a national priority." - Senate Resolution 210, passed unanimously, September 5, 2003. The growing need to achieve work-life effectiveness has become a public concern on the national level.
Nakisa sets new standard for Visual Workforce Management SolutionsNakisa OrgManagement Series 2007 raises the bar for Human Resource and Talent Management data visualization applications
TIME MANAGEMENT KEY TO SUCCESSFUL SALES RESULTS,WATSON WYATT SURVEY FINDSIncentives, Belief in Company Also Differentiate Top Sales Reps
Human Capital Institute Partners with eCornell to Offer New Education ProgramsThrough the agreement, HCI has extended its education offering with acclaimed eCornell executive, line management, and human resources courses and certificate programs that provide core skills training for today's leaders.
Crisis or Solution - Preparing for Workforce 2020 on Long IslandNielsen Associates addresses Long Island businesses regarding the next generation workforce.
IncentOne Receives Incentive Magazine´s Platinum Partner Award for Fifth YearCorporate Leaders continue to recognize IncentOne as an Industry Leader by giving IncentOne their fifth consecutive Platinum Partner Award.
VE Pilot, the World´s First Talent CRM System Wins RecognitionVirtualEdge Corporation (VE), a worldwide provider of Talent Lifecycle Software solutions, announced today that it will be recognized with Human Resource Executive magazine´s HR Product of the Year Award for its new Talent CRM System, VE Pilot.
AIRS Announces Launch of Employee Referral Audit & Analysis ProgramThis new, flat-fee ERP analysis and evaluation service is designed to give corporations of all sizes a quick, affordable, and effective tool to significantly improve their employee referral programs.
NATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONSFOR EMPLOYERS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND SAFETYBusiness Group Also Releases Position Paper on Health Care Reform
HRmarketer.com to Announce Expanded Marketing PR and SEO Services at HR Technology ExpoHRmarketer.com, the premier Marketing PR and media visibility service for the human resource industry, will showcase expanded marketing and PR services at the 2006 HR Technology Expo in Chicago, Ill. on October 4-5. The company is exhibiting at the event and can be visited at space #9.
Trovix Recruit Introduces a New Paradigm in Candidate Search Technologytrovix WINS Human Resource Executive ® Magazine´s TOP HR PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD
Hudson Highland Group Completes Sale of Highland Partners To Heidrick & StrugglesNet proceeds at closing from the transaction approximated $20 million, of which $14 million was used to pay down a portion of outstanding debt. Both organizations signed a definitive purchase agreement on September 18, 2006.
Independent Research Firm Ranks Ultimate Software as a 'Leader' in US Midmarket HR Solutions(Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of human resources, payroll, and workforce management solutions, announced today that in a recent human resources management systems report conducted by Forrester Research, Inc., an independent technology research company that offers forward-thinking advice about technology's impact on business, Ultimate Software was identified as a "Leader" in the U.S. midmarket.
Kenexa Announces Agreement to Acquire BrassRingCompany expects 3Q results to meet or exceed the upper end of previously issued guidance
Miami Woman Opens National HR Franchise In Ft. Lauderdale/Miami Metro after 15 Years in MinistryThe former chief operating officer for Antioch Missionary Church of Carol City, purchased a national human resources franchise, NEXTAFF, and officially opened for business in September in Lauderhill.
Monster Sees Considerable Migration Toward Online Recruitment Within the Healthcare IndustryRecent Data Indicates Hospitals and Healthcare Organizations are Realizing Need for More Effective Recruitment Techniques