Human Resources: Communities

Former Executive Publishes Book on H.R. Integration & Optimization
Eric Schneider, a St. Louis area Human Resources executive has recently published a business book entitled, The H.R. Predicament: Balancing Functional Excellence and Process Integration.

Kronos® Supports Principles of Magnet® with Staffing and Scheduling Solution
Nurses attest that ease-of-use and advanced functionality offered by Kronos enable delivery of quality care

Employee statutory and public holiday entitlements – global comparisons
Employees in Finland, Brazil and France are entitled to the greatest amount of statutory annual leave and those in India, Canada and China, the least Employees in Japan and India have the highest number of public holidays while those in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Australia, the least Lithuanian and Brazilian employees potentially have access to the most generous holiday entitlements overall

Prescription Solutions Receives Re-Certification from TIPPSSM For Pharmacy Benefits Transparency
Prescription Solutions Receives Re-Certification from TIPPSSM For Pharmacy Benefits Transparency Standards 2010 Standards provide employers with the most rigorous level of drug purchasing transparency available in the marketplace

Oct. 28 IHRIM Webinar Demonstrates how to Improve Business Value
Workforce Management & HR Technology Go “Lean”

VisionPoint® Names Business Training Library its Small Business Training Solutions Partner
Business Training Library, the leading provider of online and on-demand training solutions for small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, and VisionPoint®, a world-class content producer offering fast and flexible training solutions that jump-start and sustain essential results-generating skills, announced today that they have expanded their long-time partnership. Understanding that small and mid-sized businesses are challenged with diverse and unique training needs and limited development resources, VisionPoint® selected Business Training Library as its small business partner of choice.

Talent Industry Leaders to Sponsor HCI Learning and Development Innovation Conference
Talent Industry Leaders to Sponsor HCI Learning and Development Innovation Conference, Scheduled for October 27 and 28 in San Francisco

HCI Learning & Development Conference Sponsors Announced
Talent Industry Leaders to Sponsor HCI Learning and Development Innovation Conference, Scheduled for October 27 and 28 in San Francisco

ERISAclaim.com Announced 2010 ERISA Seminars for Healthcare Overpayment
For the first time in U.S. healthcare history, ERISAclaim.com is offering the nation's first two-day ERISA Program for overpayment dispute and claim denials, starting from January 12-13, 2010, in Chicago Illinois, for healthcare providers, managed-care third-party payers (TPA), benefits administrators and healthcare attorneys as well as the state regulators. This two-day ERISA seminar is mainly designed to train skilled ERISA Appeal Staff to fight over new claim crisis, and to develop the Special Appeals Department for doctors and hospitals, in conjunction with our optional ERISA Certification Programs for ERISA Claim Appeal Specialist.

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.

Organizations See Value in Automating Paid Time Off (PTO) Process
SaaShr.com Automates Comprehensive Payroll Company (CPC) Clients’ PTO Processes with Partnership

STAFFING INDUSTRY FIRMS TAKE LONG-RANGE APPROACH TO SELECTING A FINANCING PARTNER
Reliable and immediate access to capital still of concern; however business owners begin to re-focus on future needs.

Suicide Prevention part I
National Suicide Prevention Week was September 6-12, 2009. Having a week dedicated to this cause is so important in saving many lives. Of course the goal is to spread the word every day of the year.

Community Involvement Helps Prevent Crime
CDI College helps train resourceful law enforcement officers

More Than A Quarter of Employers Think More Employees are Calling in Sick with Fake Excuses
More Than A Quarter of Employers Think More Employees are Calling in Sick with Fake Excuses Due to Stress Tied to the Recession, Finds CareerBuilder¹s Annual Survey Employers Share Most Unusual Reasons Employees Used to Explain an Absence

AUTHORIA ANNOUNCES ‘DECISION VIEWS’ PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
AUTHORIA ANNOUNCES ‘DECISION VIEWS’ PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP WITH REALIGNMENT OF ORGANIZATION Dramatically Advances Solution With Enhanced Visualization Reporting Capabilities Targets New Customer Priorities for Multi-Million Dollar Capital Investment Redefines Management Structure into Customer-Centric Leadership Groups

AUTHORIA DELIVERS LATEST VERSION OF NEXT GENERATION TALENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
AUTHORIA DELIVERS LATEST VERSION OF NEXT GENERATION TALENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM BUILT EXCLUSIVELY AROUND CUSTOMER DRIVERS Supports ‘Decision Views’ Roadmap with Expanded Reporting and Business Goals Alignment Capability Simplifies Multi-Vendor Data Challenges with Increased Product Flexibility and Integration Enhancements

AUTHORIA AND CITRIX TO DEMO AUTHORIA TALENT MANAGEMENT ON IPHONE AND OTHER MOBILE DEVICES
AUTHORIA AND CITRIX TO DEMO AUTHORIA TALENT MANAGEMENT ON IPHONE AND OTHER MOBILE DEVICES AT HR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE

The myth of "a happy employee is a motivated employee" is exploded by research
The myth of "a happy employee is a motivated employee" is exploded by research outlined in new book "Hundred Percenters"

Funding Retiree Medical Through a Captive
Many employers are concerned about the growing cost of retiree benefits. They wrestle with several solutions for funding retirement benefits. One alternative solution is funding retiree benefits in a captive.

Breaking Through the Silos
Using Captives to Integrate Disability and Workers’ Compensation Data

FIRST® APPOINTS FIVE NEW REGIONAL DIRECTORS
FIRST® APPOINTS FIVE NEW REGIONAL DIRECTORS IN ARIZONA, HAWAII, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, AND CANADA

Workscape’s Second Annual Hunger Awareness “Gives Back” Road Tour Kicks Off from the 12th Annual
Workscape’s Second Annual Hunger Awareness “Gives Back” Road Tour Kicks Off from the 12th Annual HR Technology Conference Leading HR Software & Services Provider Takes to the Road, Making Donations to Local Food Pantries

ADP National Employment Report
Nonfarm private employment decreased 254,000 from August to September 2009 on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated change of employment from July to August was revised by 21,000, from a decline of 298,000 to a decline of 277,000.

Ceradyne Inc. Live on Latest Version of Kronos® Workforce Central® Suite
Ceradyne Inc., a worldwide leader in the development and production of advanced technical ceramics, and a long-standing Kronos® Incorporated customer, has completed its upgrade to version 6.1 of the Kronos Workforce Central® suite. Ceradyne is one of nearly 200 customers to go live on the latest version of Workforce Central in the seven months since the product became available.

Magnetek Goes Live on Latest Version of Kronos® Workforce Central® Suite
Kronos® Incorporated today announced that Magnetek employees in Canada, the U.K., and the U.S. are live on version 6.1 of the Workforce Central® suite. Magnetek, a leading manufacturer of digital power and motion control systems, uses Kronos for time and attendance, absence management, and HR and payroll. Magnetek is one of nearly 200 customers to go live on the latest version of Workforce Central in the seven months since the product became available.

CedarCrestone Announces the Availability of the CedarCrestone 2009–2010 HR Systems Survey
CedarCrestone Announces the Availability of the CedarCrestone 2009–2010 HR Systems Survey White Paper, 12th Annual Edition

Restrained Hiring and Moderation in Job Loss Expected for Q4, According to Quarterly Job Forecast
Restrained Hiring and Moderation in Job Loss Expected for Q4, According to Quarterly Job Forecast from CareerBuilder and USA TODAY Employers Begin to Restore Pay Levels and Rehire Laid Off Employees

Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Unveils New Corporate Name
New Brand Reflects Company's Vision and Depth of Online Services

Hispanic College Fund Launches Hispanic Youth Institute Today
Community-led, year-round programming to empower students for success in college, career and community service.

HODES IQ OFFERS INSIGHT ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION A NEW TALENT ACQUISITION
HODES IQ OFFERS INSIGHT ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION A NEW TALENT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SOLUTION Building a business case and working with a consultative provider can make all the difference

B-52 Leadership
Leadership and workgroup performance expert Kevin Herring describes in this month's Management In Real Life column how a World War II B-52 bomber crew's operating practices can help today's businesses.

RiseSmart Showcases Tech-Savvy Outplacement Solution at 12th Annual HR Technology Conference
RiseSmart Transition Concierge, hailed as a disruptive innovation in outplacement services, takes center stage at HRE Chicago expo, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1

Working Mother Magazine Lists DuPont as Among the Top 100 Best Places to Work
DuPont Recognized for Flexible Work Practices and Childcare Support

Milwaukee/NARI Members Offer Tips That Work for Home Offices
Just in time for National Work at Home Week October 4 - 10, members of the Milwaukee chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (Milwaukee/NARI) offer tips on setting up home offices.

REDUCE COSTS BY LOWERING EMPLOYEE TURNOVER AND INCREASING ENGAGEMENT
It may seem strange to you to talk about employee retention with the high rate of unemployment here in the US? However, a recent study indicates that 45% of today's workers are not happy and as soon as the economy turns around, they plan to leave. Let The Herman Group and its team of very experienced consultants help you address your engagement and turnover issues right away. We have an impressive track record and stand ready to help you.

Retailers Achieve Fast Payback with Kronos® Workforce Management Solutions
From ensuring an optimally scheduled store to selecting the best-fit associates, retailers must make effective workforce decisions. Retailers are increasingly turning to Kronos® Incorporated to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and grow revenue. And they are increasingly citing fast payback as a result.

Kronos® Announces Workforce Acquisition™ 8.5
Kronos® Incorporated today announced availability of Workforce Acquisition™ 8.5.

Kronos® Experiencing Surge in Demand for Managed Services Offering
Recognizing that many organizations want to partner with a vendor that can provide them with complete control over how they acquire, deploy, and manage their workforce management solution, Kronos® Incorporated is seeing a surge in demand for its Managed Services offering.

Experts Connection Offers Dual Perspectives on How to Get Hired by Venture Capital or Private Equity
October Teleseminar Offers Views from VC and Equity Funded Employers Looking to Hire, and C-Level Executives Looking to Get Hired

Award Winning Health System Selects Halogen for Performance Management
St. Luke¹s Health System drives values in practice, excellent performance, and alignment of individual performance with organizational goals; uses Halogen to support reputation for excellence in patient care

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues New Guidance on Age Discrimination Waivers
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues New Guidance on Age Discrimination Waivers and Severance Agreements

New Hope for Unemployed MY360 Degree Feedback Makes Job Applications More Credible to Recruiter
Job-seekers can attract the attention of recruiters to their job applications with MY360 Degree Feedback, a new offering that provides a wide array of reliable information from those who know their skills best.

Kaplan-Gardner POV: Leaner and Meaner, Digital Marketing Agencies Resume Hiring and Continue Layoffs
Digital marketing agencies will continue to lay off employees in 2009 and into 2010 and resume hiring with a refined focus on employees with specialized skills. Kaplan-Gardner interviewed 15 senior executives from the top digital marketing agencies to gather their insights and perspectives on staffing and employment and how the industry is responding.

Colonial Life Ranked Number One in Customer Service Survey
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company ranked number one in customer service in a recent LIMRA consortium survey of worksite insurance carriers.

Drastic Increase in Government Jobs Expected Soon
More than 270,000 mission critical jobs to be added by 2012

IT Jobs Market Improves by 23 Percent in Q3 Report CV Screen
CV Screen the specialist IT Recruitment Agency reports a 23% increase in the demand for IT professionals in the 3rd quarter of 2009.

Bernard Hodes Group Releases ‘theLens’
New digital tool aids HR strategy by visualizing online conversations

Despite Economic Improvements, Most Companies Not Ready to Restore Executive Pay Cuts
Despite Economic Improvements, Most Companies Not Ready to Restore Executive Pay Cuts, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds Many Strengthening Focus on Improved Pay-for-Performance, Risk Assessment

New Hope For Unemployed
MY360 Degree Feedback Makes Job Applications More Credible To Recruiters

Smoke, Mirrors and Resumes: EmployeeScreenIQ Tackles Growing Threat of Diploma Mills
Article by background screening provider examines the allure of phony academic degrees and the damage they cause to employers

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Changes to HIPPA Rules
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) expanded HIPAA by requiring new notices in the event of an unauthorized use, access, or disclosure of protected health information (PHI). If a "covered entity" discovers a breach in privacy and security protocols, it is required to provide, within 60 days of discovery, notice by first class mail to each individual whose PHI has been (or is reasonably believed to have been) breached.

Secova Receives Innovation-All Stars Award for Dependent Eligibility Management Program
Secova is pleased to announce that it has received the 2009 Innovation All-Stars Award from Field Media for their Dependent Eligibility Management Programs and Practices. Field Media, a national healthcare publisher, recognized Secova for helping their clients reduce health benefit costs, maintain fiduciary responsibility and manage eligibility for hundreds of thousands of employees.

Six Sponsors Back Human Capital Institute's Upcoming Employee Engagement Conference, October 27-28,
Six industry sponsors have pledged their support to the Human Capital Institute's 2009 Employee Engagement Conference, a knowledge- and skill-building event for talent leaders, which will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, October 27 to 28, 2009. The event host and organizer, HCI, is a professional association and think tank defining and advancing the business science of strategic talent management and new economy leadership.

Yoh Reports Tech Wages Stabilize in First Half of 2009
Technology wages trended slightly upward in the second quarter of 2009, according to the Yoh Index of Technology Wages . Wages increased 1.07 percent year-over-year, supporting evidence that wages may be on the rise as we move into the next quarter.

The Conference Board Finds That The Recession Did Not Substantially Alter Institutional Investment
Despite Severe Losses Across Virtually All Asset Classes, The Conference Board Finds That The Recession Did Not Substantially Alter Institutional Investment Strategies

Yamaha Corp. of America Selects UltiPro® as Its Single-Source Human Capital Management Solution
Yamaha Corporation of America Selects UltiPro® as Its Single-Source Human Capital Management Solution

KEVIN WHEELER SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY TO PAGEUP PEOPLE ON THE FUTURE OF TALENT MANAGEMENT
leading Integrated Talent Management solutions provider, PageUp People, speak exclusively to Kevin Wheeler, globally renowned speaker, author, teacher and consultant in human capital acquisition and development, on the future of Talent Management.

Accurate Background Adds Taleo Business Edition™ to Partner Roster
Integration improves efficiency and simplifies the background screening process

Organizations See Value in Automating Paid Time Off (PTO) Process
SaaShr.com Automates Comprehensive Payroll Company (CPC) Clients’ PTO Processes with Partnership

PerkinElmer NTD Laboratories Joins Aetna’s Network
NTD Laboratories’ free-Beta hCG screening test for Down Syndrome now covered by Aetna

3rd Quarter Wrap-Up
Companies are eagerly adding workers in such fields as cloud computing, computer security, business analytics, and IT services for government and health-care providers

AN INSIDE-OUT JOB
It's always easy to write or speak about "them." But what about us? Do we have our act together?

Why Sales Are Faltering In This Economy, And What To Do About It
IS IT TIME TO TRULY HELP BUYERS BUY?

National College in Liberty to Host Career Fair October 27
Free Admittance for Both Job Seekers and Employers

Executive Transition Success: Connect With Your Stakeholders
Steve was both excited and anxious about his upcoming promotion. A talented man and engineer by profession, he had worked for over 10 years in his organization.

Vision Insurance Requests On The Rise
Today’s economy has changed the workplace in a variety of ways. For instance, Human Resources Executives have gone from stage right to center stage with the spotlight glaring down on you.

The Shift
Not enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of "The Shift" and catch up on the industry buzz.

Cornerstone OnDemand Highlights Client Success at the HR Technology Conference & Expo
The company will showcase several premier clients in its booth, who will share how they’re partnering with Cornerstone on their learning & talent management strategies

Industry-Leading HRIS Now Offers Complete Performance Suite
iVantage® version 5.3 released

Reforms in regional education system key to addressing evolving job market requirements
Governments urged to provide more information on occupational opportunities and create awareness about realities of the job market

Landmark BC study shows value of good primary care to health care system
Promoting greater attachment to family doctors could save millions of health care dollars

Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in St. Louis, MO
Ultimate 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, October 22, 2009 at the Renaissance St. Louis Hotel Airport in St. Louis, MO.

Ultimate Software Schedules Conference Call for Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end, strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, will be hosting a conference call on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the third quarter of 2009.

Virtual Career Fairs Reduce Cost and Carbon Associated with University Recruiting
Virtual career fair allows college graduates to meet online with industry leading employers. Corporations are able to reduce cost and carbon typically associated with business travel and recruiting.

HealthcareSource Hosts 7th Annual User Conference
HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced the start of its 7th annual user conference. Being held at the Marriott Long Wharf Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts from October 5-7, the conference features expert-driven sessions and peer-to-peer discussions to help healthcare HR professionals perform their jobs more efficiently and implement successful talent management strategies during a challenging economic environment.

Care Workers Key Members of Interdisciplinary Health Care Team
Community Health Care program at UCW Academy of Health offers a well-rounded education

Free Online Course 'Preparing For H1N1: Employer Responsibilities' Now Launched
Safety Services Canada is proud to offer a free H1N1 flu prevention course for a limited time. The online course is specifically designed for employers and outlines their legal obligations regarding H1N1 flu prevention in the workplace.

New People Management Study from Deloitte, Mfg Institute and Oracle
NEW STUDY INDICATES THE MOST PROFITABLE MANUFACTURERS PLACE HIGHER IMPORTANCE ON TALENT AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Findings Reveal That Manufacturing Organizations Have New Aspirations For Addressing Skilled Labor Shortfalls But Rely on Old Tactics

The RightThing Opens New Technology Center
The RightThing, number one leader in recruitment process outsourcing today announced the opening of a new technology center located in Lebanon, NH. The 11,000 sq. ft facility will also house AIRS training division.

New Ceridian Tool Helps Companies Identify, Treat Human Resource and Payroll Issues
The free diagnostic tool is easy to use and helps human resource (HR) and payroll professionals find solutions to their HR and payroll problems

Avionté Staffing Software Expands Service Offering With TaxBreak Partnership
Integration of TaxBreak’s tax Credit processing software with the Avionté Staffing Software system will allow end users to automatically qualify candidates of government incentives.

ClearlyTalented Eliminates the Complexities in Employee Performance Management
Provides Businesses A Simple Tool for Automating Employee Reviews

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Edges Up in September
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ increased 0.3 percent from the revised August number, the first increase since January 2008. The index now stands at 88.5 and is down 15.6 percent from a year ago.

ASTD Announces 39 Winners in its Seventh Annual 'BEST Awards'
Awards Recognize Organizations' Commitment to World-Class Learning and Performance

WellNet Reports $350 Million in Customer Savings
Amidst Rising Costs and Legislative Uncertainty, WellNet Customers Take Control of Healthcare Expenses Now

Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Unveils New Corporate Name
New Brand Reflects Company's Vision and Depth of Online Services

PAGEUP PEOPLE CEO IS NAMED FINALIST IN TELSTRA BUSINESS WOMEN’S AWARDS
Karen Cariss, CEO of leading Integrated Talent Management solutions provider, PageUp People, has been selected as a Victorian finalist in the 2009 Telstra Business Women’s Awards.

Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in San Diego, CA
Ultimate 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, October 14, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in San Diego, CA.

Beyond Shared Services – Hackett Sees Companies Accelerating Evolution to Global Business Services
Nearly Half of All Shared Service Operations Now Encompass 3+ Functions; By Breaking down Boundaries, Companies are turning the Back Office into A Core Competency, Driving Service Orientation and Value Creation to New Levels

"Check-lists are Your Friends"
If there is a best practice, it should be a standard operating procedure. If there is a standard operating procedure it should live in a checklist. Checklists are your friends.

Can an Employer Deny FMLA Leave After Mistakenly Telling Employee He Is Eligible?
Excerpted from Tennessee Employment Law Letter, which is written by attorneys at the law firms of Miller & Martin

BioSpace Launches the 2010 Biotech Beach Hotbed Campaign
BioSpace, the leading resource for life science careers and information, unveiled the eleventh edition of the Biotech Beach™ Hotbed Campaign this morning.

Lumension Sponsored Webinar Outlines Five Methods to Help Organizations Reduce IT Audit Tax Burdens
On-demand webcast outlines compliance and IT risk management challenges and key steps to help organizations take a top-down approach to reduce audit burden and harmonize compliance efforts

Aquire Introduces InSight™ -- the Industry's First Hierarchy-Driven Workforce Analytics Solution
Attendees at HR Technology Conference to receive sneak preview of innovative solution

Hoover's Launches Jobseeker Report
Hoover's Launches Jobseeker Report, Giving Those Seeking Employment Customized Reports on Prospective Employers Hoover's, Inc. today announced the launch of the new Hoover's Jobseeker Report, which gives job candidates a competitive advantage by helping them devel

Career Change Doesn't Have to Feel Like a Leap of Faith
Stand Out & Get Hired in Today's Competitive Job Market. That's a key tip from the new cutting-edge job-search book Over the Gap, which explains how professionals & executives can build a connection between their unique skill set & the right job despite the challenges of a down economy.

Cytiva Named to Software Magazine's 27th Annual Software 500
Software Magazine Ranks Cytiva as one of the World's Largest Software Companies

Management Performance Expert Charles S. Jacobs: "Another teachable moment emerges from Cambridge"
If the leadership at the Boston Hyatt Hotel properties had read Charles Jacobs' new book, "Management Rewired," they might not be unraveling in a public relations disaster. According to Jacobs, interviewed on Total Picture Radio, "neuroscience shows the old tried-and-true management practices can be self-destructive in today's resource short, emotionally wrought business environment." The attitude Jacobs sees too often is, "Don't bother me with the truth. I'm busy."

Higher-Value Services Open Global Opportunities, Challenges to Outsourcing
Global summit to be held in the Philippines