Clearinghouse to Award Online Degree ScholarshipsAmerica's leading online degree clearinghouse, will ease the financial burden
Eldorado Adds Seasoned Healthcare Sales Veteran, Dan Contilli as Regional VP Eldorado Computing Inc (ECI)., a provider of integrated software and ASP solutions for health benefit management
You're invited to participate in an educational webinarLearning is without a doubt one of the most important investments any organization will make.
Marlabs Recognized as the Second Fastest Growing Private Company in New Jersey by NJBIZPrestigious New Jersey´s Finest Award Program Honors State´s Top 50 Fastest Growing Private Companies
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FOUNDATION (PWDF) ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF 2006 EDITION DVD AND VHS EDITION OF TRAINING VIDEOBalanced material providing education and support for employees with psychiatric disabilities and for employers
Deploy Solutions Launches C-Store AdvantageConvenience stores develop greater customer loyalty by increasing quality of hires
MindSolve unveils scalable performance management suite for small to mid-sized companiesMindSolve Technologies today announced the newest software
Partnership expands Resume Mirror service offerings to include background screening of candidatesThis relationship positions both companies to provide joint solutions to the corporate market place. The joint solution will provide users with a single interface to address the major applicant management issues of resume processing, background checking
Nuvosoft's Rbenefits Named One of 2005 Top HR Products of the Year by Human Resource Executive MagazineRbenefits Transforms Open Enrollment Immediately With Easy-to-Implement and Use Web-based Technology
Workscape Announces Record-Breaking Third Quarter as Company's List of New Customer Wins and Relationship Expansions Continue to GrowMore Industry Leaders Turn to Workscape for Proven Solutions that Lower Costs and Drive Higher-Performing Workforces
Kenexa Welcomes Archie Jones as Vice President of Business DevelopmentSeasoned Executive Brings Significant Strategic Partnership and Business Development Experience to Newly Created Position
TheLadders.com Announces Unprecedented Growth With RecruitersOver 7,000 Recruiters Now Posting Job Openings at TheLadders.com; Many from Industry Leaders in Financial Services, Consumer Goods, and Technology
Monster Worldwide Acquires Korean Online Recruitment Leader JobKorea.co.krStrategic Transaction Expands Company's Global Footprint and Asia Pacific Presence
Halogen Software Wins Top Human Resource Products AwardHalogen eCompensation product recognized for its value to HR practitioners and ease-of-use
STAFFING INDUSTRY ANALYSTS, INC. HOSTS EVENT NOV. 16-17 IN CHICAGOContingent Workforce Issues and Trends to be Addressed at New Conference
Ascentis Corporation Named One of Washington State's Fastest Growing Technology Companies in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 ProgramAttributes its partners with its 207% Percent Revenue Growth
Workplace Options Announces Acquisition of emindhealth, Inc.Providing an Integrated Online Access to a Comprehensive Provider Network and Suite of Provider Management Tools
Health Advocate Opens Connecticut Sales Office to Serve Growing Health Advocacy Business
Lesley Nosal has joined the company as the Vice President of Sales for the Connecticut office
Monster Worldwide Launches New Corporate Web SiteThe revised site offers the investment community
Cronus Technologies Recognized for Best Practices in Human ResourcesNamed one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and is noted as one of Canada's Ten Best Employers for Young People
Deploy OnBoarding Wins 2005 Top HR Products AwardTalent Management Provider Receives Prestigious Award from Human Resource Executive Magazine
Marc Drizin will Deal Out Workforce Engagement StrategiesOverview of "Employee Hold´em" Card Game
Human Capital Institute Chairman and GlobalCare CEO Named to CRI BoardHuman Capital Institute Chairman Michael Foster and GlobalCare CEO Ed Solomon named to its advisory board.
ONLINE SALES TAX BECOMING A REALITY IN MANY STATES, SAYS STARTUPJOURNAL.COMEighteen states are in the process of implementing the Streamlined Sales Tax Project.
AIRS NEW 2006 Job Board & Recruiting Technology GuideAvailable October 31st
WORKsite Benefit Services Goes Live with Eldorado Computing's HEALTHpac ASP Solution to Manage Health Benefits OnlineECI delivered "go live" one month after contract signing.
THE SOCIETY OF INCENTIVE & TRAVEL EXECUTIVES NAMES 2005 SITE CRYSTAL AWARD WINNERSCHICAGO - The Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) recognized the best incentive campaigns, special/motivational events and promotion campaigns during a November ceremony, which took place during their annual International Conference in Toronto, Canada, sponsored by IMEX.
Knowledge Infusion AnnouncementsKnowledge Infusion Announcements
SumTotal Listed in Leader QuadrantMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2005--SumTotal(TM)
Systems (NASDAQ: SUMT), the largest provider of learning and business
performance technologies and services, announced that it has been
positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leader Quadrant in the 2005
Learning Management System (LMS) Magic Quadrant report(1). According
to Gartner, "leaders" are vendors who are performing well today, have
a clear vision of market direction, and are actively building
competencies to sustain their leadership position in the market.
Mortgage Benefits Corp. bundles Cash RewardsTMRedwood City, CA (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- Mortgage Benefits Corporation (MBC; www.mortgageplans.com), the leading provider of group mortgage and realty benefit plans, today announced an agreement with Cash Rewards, Inc. (CRI; www.cashrewardsinc.com), a leading provider of rewards programs for merchants, to bundle the Cash Rewards
TM program on MBC´s MortgageChoice Plan
TM group benefit platform.
Sauder's Customer Service Call Center Earns "Center of Excellence" CertificationARCHBOLD, Ohio - Sauder Woodworking Co. announced that its customer service call center recently earned the prestigious BenchmarkPortal certification, an award given in conjunction with the Center for Customer-Driven Quality located at Purdue University.
Buck ConsultantsBuck Consultants
Report Focuses on Ameriprise Retirement Services' BluePrint Design(SM)MINNEAPOLIS, November 4, 2005---Ameriprise Retirement Services commissioned noted ERISA attorney, Fred Reish, managing director and partner of Reish Luftman McDaniel & Reicher, to offer his perspective on emerging fiduciary issues in a white paper entitled "The Fiduciary Duty to Administer A Successful Plan: Ameriprise Retirement Services´ BluePrint Design."
Panasonic, Adtran and Noven Pharmaceuticals Ease Salary Planning Complexities with JGI's Compensation Management Solution-SalaryXLROCHELLE PARK, N.J. (PRWEB) November 4, 2005 -- The Janis Group, Inc. (JGI) a Software and Professional Services firm specializing in http://www.JGInfo.com [HR / Payroll / Benefits Systems, Enterprise Integration, and Consulting Services], today announced that three prominent companies have implemented the JGI http://www.JGInfo.com [Compensation Management] product SalaryXL to improve their http://www.JGInfo.com [salary planning] processes. These clients have experienced significant improvements in productivity and business performance following the installation of SalaryXL into their HR environments.
ExecutiveTalent.net Survey: Older Executives Make Less Money and Spend More Time Seeking New OpportunitiesAtlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 4, 2005 -- ExecutiveTalent.net, an online career resource for senior executives, reports that senior executives in their 50s make less money and spend more time looking for jobs than counterparts in their 40s. In a recent poll of 571 USA-based senior executives across all industries, it was learned that senior executives in their 50s earn an average of $144,997, compared to $171,184 for their counterparts in their 40s.
Talent Management Leader Launches Software(PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- WisdomNet, Inc, a human resource consulting and software leader, today announced a revolutionary new version of its web-based talent management software.
OnlineBenefits Releases AgencyWare 3.0Uniondale, NY (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- OnlineBenefits today announced the newest version of AgencyWare, its Internet-enabled agency management system designed specifically for benefits brokers. AgencyWare 3.0 enhancements include customizable on-screen summaries and integration with Microsoft Outlook as well as the Company´s widely-used CommissionsDue software. OnlineBenefits is a leading provider of market-proven HR solutions that improve benefits delivery.
HireAbility Partners with TalentHook Internet Resume Research--HireAbility's Recruiter Network to GaSan Mateo, CA (PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- Today, HireAbility(r), a leader in integrated http://www.hireability.com [recruiting software] and services, announces its partnership agreement with TalentHook(r), a robust http://www.talenthook.com [resume search] tool. This agreement enables HireAbility's international http://www.hireability.com/recruiter-network/ [recruiter network] of small and midsized staffing firms, and corporate and independent recruiters to access TalentHook's desktop-based resume search tool, which can search hundreds of Internet resume sources simultaneously to mine passive and active candidates with unprecedented speed and accuracy. HireAbility and TalentHook are also executing cross-promotional marketing activities and jointly publishing content for recruiting blogs and newsletters.
Where Have You Been?We want to know where you have been and what keeps you coming back?
The Casino College Launches New 'Hybrid' Training OptionsSacramento, Calif. (PRWEB) November 3, 2005 -- The Casino College, with Casino Schools in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, & Merced California, Detroit Michigan, Seattle Washington and the Southeastern US recently launched a unique mix of new training options designed for the time starved student. Included are an Online Training Program geared towards students looking to get a head start on their training before stepping foot into a casino school, a Hybrid training course, new interactive training software, and a come-to-you training option.
New Business 21 Study: Companies Aren't Crazy About Pay for Performance(PRWEB) November 2, 2005 -- A new study by Business 21 Publishing shows that companies are much less committed to pay-for-performance than you might think.
Ulla Anneli's The Break(TM) Targets Workplace Stress, Carpal Tunnel and Other Common RSI's(PRWEB) November 1, 2005 -- Ms. Anneli, the Los Angeles-based registered nurse and Hatha yoga teacher, anti-aging and holistic health expert behind the therapeutic disk, says that she designed The Break to help relieve and prevent most of the problems associated with computer and desk work, including stress, headaches, eye strain, neck and shoulder tension, lower back stiffness from prolonged sitting and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS).
Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the United States Announced Ranging in revenue size from $20 million to over $2 billion.SOUTHPORT, CT, November 1, 2005 /DiversityBusiness / DiversityBusiness, the nations' leading multicultural business internet site, today announced the Div500, the 6th annual listing of the nations' top 500 diversity-owned businesses. Ranging in revenue size from $20 million to over $2 billion, the companies listed on the Div500 represent the nations' top multicultural earners and challenge the long-held notion that diversity-owned businesses are small or insignificant.
InfoTronics, Inc. Establishes Alliance with TellirisThe alliance enables employers to reduce the time and costs of employee labor data collection and processing of today´s mobile workforce.
Farmington Hills, Michigan (PRWEB) November 1, 2005-- InfoTronics, Inc., a leading developer of web-enabled time and attendance software systems, announces a strategic partnership with Telliris (Shelton, CT), leading provider of telephone-based employee data collection. The alliance enables employers to reduce the time and costs of employee labor data collection and processing of today´s mobile workforce.
Florida Salary and Benefits Survey: Employee Turnover Down, Merit Raises on Slight RiseThe surveys include data reported from over 530 Florida employer participants, representing more than 2.1 million employees.
Holiday, FL (PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- Effective Resources, Inc., in coordination with the HR Florida State Council, a council of the national Society for Human Resource Management, has conducted their annual statewide salary, wage and benefits survey. The surveys include data reported from over 530 Florida employer participants, representing more than 2.1 million employees.
Many public jurisdictions ARE addressing how to close the leadership gap created by retiring baby boomers in the next five to ten yearsCPS Human Resource Services releases study that examines best practices to attract experienced talent to government positions
Mortgage Benefits Corp. bundles Cash RewardsTM on The MortgageChoice PlanTM Group Benefit PlatformThe patent pending MortgageChoice Plan is a no cost, voluntary benefit.
Redwood City, CA (PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- Mortgage Benefits Corporation (MBC; www.mortgageplans.com), the leading provider of group mortgage and realty benefit plans, today announced an agreement with Cash Rewards, Inc. (CRI; www.cashrewardsinc.com), a leading provider of rewards programs for merchants, to bundle the Cash Rewards
TM program on MBC´s MortgageChoice Plan
TM group benefit platform.
Recruitmax Named to Software Magazine's Annual List of World's Largest Software CompaniesTriple-Digit Growth Ranks Recruitmax as the Fastest Growing Company in the HRMS Sector of the Software 500
New White Paper Cites Immense Size of HR MarketplaceThe free white paper is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on human capital marketing strategies.
Monster Employment Index Rises to New All Time High in October, Resuming Upward Growth in Online Job AvailabilityHigher Demand in Construction Industry, and for Military-related Occupations,
Helps Propel Upward Momentum
West South Central Region Registers Greatest Month-to-Month Increase, Likely Due to Rebuilding Efforts in the Wake of Hurricane Katrina
October 2005 Index Highlights: " Â Â Â Â Â Â Index rises three points to new, all-time high of 143, despite negative impact of Hurricane Katrina on jobless claims " Â Â Â Â Â Â Online demand in construction industry continues rapid pace of growth, bolstered by strength of U.S. housing market and early reconstruction efforts in Gulf region " Â Â Â Â Â Â Online job availability for military occupations rebounds, showing renewed growth following September slowdown " Â Â Â Â Â Â All nine U.S. Census Bureau Regions show greater online job demand in October, demonstrating broad, nationwide growth in online opportunities " Â Â Â Â Â Â West South Central region registers greatest month-to-month increase, rising seven points to 149
Physicians' Reciprocal Insurers Selects GeoLearning's Hosted LMS Suite to Power Risk Management ProgramGeoMaestro platform chosen by one of the nation´s leading physician insurers to help policyholders avoid malpractice suits
Cutting-edge employee appraisals at Sharp Electronics of Canada Electronics giant automates staff reviews with Halogen SoftwareOTTAWA, November 2, 2005 - Sharp Electronics of Canada Ltd. has honed its employee performance management (EPM) system with new products from Halogen Software Inc., a leading provider of Web-based EPM software. Sharp Canada has selected Halogen eAppraisal
TM to automate performance evaluations for its employees in multiple locations.
Workplace Options Announces Acquisition of emindhealth, Inc.The nation's first and most comprehensivRaleigh, NC (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- Workplace Options, a leader in the field of work/life programs, announced that they have completed the acquisition of emindhealth, Inc. the nation´s first and most comprehensive provider of managed network services.
American Youth Soccer Organization Chooses APSCREEN To Provide National Sex Offender Searches, SearcRancho Santa Margarita, California (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- The American Youth Soccer Organization has chosen APSCREEN, the world´s leading full-service Consumer Reporting Agency, to provide searches for national sex offenders to be included into AYSO´s background screening process. The AYSO, an affiliate member of the US Soccer Federation, now joins numerous organizations using this free service including the Girls Scouts of America.
DuPont Selects Convergys to Provide Transactional Global Human Resource Services(Wilmington, Delaware and Cincinnati; November 2, 2005) - - - DuPont (NYSE: DD) and Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today they have signed a contract under which Convergys will provide comprehensive Human Resources (HR) transactional services to DuPont´s 60,000 employees and 102,000 retirees in 70 countries and 30 languages around the world.
CPS Energy Receives Coveted HR.com Award for Its Use of Recruitmax's Performance Management TechnologyOne of the Largest Municipally Owned Providers of Gas and Electric Services is Recognized for Innovative Use of Technology to Improve Employee Training and Development
SilkRoad Technology to Expand HR Solutions with Acquisition of Human Asset TechnologiesWinston-Salem, NC (PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- SilkRoad technology, inc., the leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced it has completed the acquisition of privately held Human Asset Technologies, LLC, (www.humanasset.net) of Westborough, Mass. Human Asset, a provider of Employee Performance Management solutions, offers a suite of easy to use, flexible, and cost-effective applications for businesses of all sizes to manage, measure, and improve the quality, performance, and tenure of employees.
CPS Energy Receives Coveted HR.com Award for Its Use of Recruitmax's Performance Management TechnologyOne of the Largest Municipally Owned Providers of Gas and Electric Services is Recognized for Innovative Use of Technology to Improve Employee Training and Development
Webhire Unveils New Solution For Streamlining Employee OnboardingLexington, MA (PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Webhire, Inc., a leader in talent management solutions, today announced Webhire Onboarding, a new solution designed to help employers improve the initial onboarding process for new employees. Webhire Onboarding provides Webhire customers with a flexible set of tools for initiating and tracking the tasks associated with bringing new hires into an organization, including provisioning, forms management and culturalization. The solution can also be used to offboard employees when separating from the company.
Ledcor Industries Goes Live With HireDesk To Drive Recruiting EfficienciesVancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- HireDesk Solutions Corporation, an award-winning provider of on demand recruitment and employee selection solutions, today announced that the Ledcor Group of Companies has deployed HireDesk´s ATS solution for Corporate Recruiting. Ledcor is one of North America´s leading privately-held, employee-owned construction companies, specializing in commercial, civil, and industrial construction projects; mine development and operations, and services for the telecommunications industry.
Corporate Cultures Consulting Awakens Companies to ´Culture Crisis' with Release of New AssessCulture Measurement Inventory helps organizations respond to underlying issues that plague change efforts, employee commitment and communications
Amherst, NY -- November 1, 2005 - Corporate Cultures Consulting (http://corporatecultures.com/), experts in helping organizations identify, measure and change corporate culture, has announced the new Culture Measurement Inventory
TM (CMI) assessment -- an individualized process designed to help companies measure their employee culture, and use that knowledge to avoid impending crises that they may be unaware of.
HireAbility Partners with TalentHook Internet Resume ResearchHireAbility's Recruiter Network to gain dramatic benefits from powerful candidate sourcing tool
San Mateo, CA - November 1, 2005 - Today, HireAbility(r), a leader in integrated recruiting software and services, announces its partnership agreement with TalentHook(r), a robust resume search tool. This agreement enables HireAbility's international recruiter network of small and midsized staffing firms, and corporate and independent recruiters to access TalentHook's desktop-based resume search tool, which can search hundreds of Internet resume sources simultaneously to mine passive and active candidates with unprecedented speed and accuracy. HireAbility and TalentHook are also executing cross-promotional marketing activities and jointly publishing content for recruiting blogs and newsletters.
AIRS Announces Sourcing Performance Optimization (SPO)-Internal Recruiting Performance Through Targeted OutsourcingWILDER, VT (PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- AIRS, the global leader in advanced sourcing solutions, introduces AIRS Sourcing Performance Optimization (SPO), a new and innovative outsourced recruiting solution for organizations that want to maximize the productivity and performance of their internal recruiting and HR staff. Unlike traditional Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) offerings that are designed to replace internal recruiting assets, AIRS SPO supports existing sourcing teams by alleviating the time consuming and administrative tasks of candidate sourcing so they can focus on the high value activities of candidate screening and hiring manager support.
eePulse's One-Item Employee Energy PulseTM Predicts Excellence: According to New Research from HR.comANN ARBOR, Mich. - November 1, 2005 - In his presentation at the 2005 Employer of Excellence Program in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Claude Balthazard, HR.com Director of Research, indicated that eePulse´s single-item, Energy Pulse
TM question alone could be used to differentiate levels of employer excellence. Using a more sophisticated, overall leadership model than employed in most other best employer or similar excellence programs, the detailed data analysis done by the HR.com research team showed that the one-question, Energy metric was uniquely comprehensive in capturing the multiple aspects of employer excellence.
Human Capital Institute and Exxceed Announce Agreement to Energize OrganizationsWashington D.C. and Chicago, IL (PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/hci.home [The Human Capital Institute (HCI)], a think tank, professional association and educator in http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/track_communities_overview.guid [talent management strategies], and Exxceed Inc., a leading provider of human capital management solutions, announced today that www.exxceed.com [Exxceed] will underwrite HCI's http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/tracks_competencies_top_talent.guid ["Competencies and Human Capital Content for Top Talent"] learning and research track.
Special Counsel to Exhibit At Upcoming IPMA and ALA ConferencesJacksonville, FL (October 31, 2005) - Special Counsel(R), the legal
staffing unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced that it
will exhibit at two upcoming conferences - the annual meeting of the
International Paralegal Management Association (IPMA) and the
Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Corporate/Government Fall
Forum.
Louis Cofini Joins TheLadders.com as Vice President of SalesExperienced Executive to Develop and Build Global Sales Team
NEW YORK (October 31, 2005) - TheLadders.com, the world´s leading $100,000+ jobs Web site, today announced that Lou Cofini has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. In this role, Cofini will be responsible for designing, building, and managing the global sales team that will interact with senior HR executives and search firms.
Former CIGNA Healthcare Executive Joins ConnectYourCare as Regional Vice PresidentBaltimore, MD (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- ConnectYourCare, a http://www.connectyourcare.com [consumer-directed healthcare] platform (CDH) that provides state-of-the-art consumer-based administration and tools to employers, health insurance companies, third-party administrators, and banks, has named Daniel K. O'Connell as Regional Vice President, Midwest Region. He will be responsible for sales and business development opportunities in one of most active regions with respect to consumer-driven healthcare initiatives. O'Connell will be based in Chicago.
Former CIGNA Healthcare Executive Joins ConnectYourCare as Regional Vice PresidentBaltimore, MD (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- ConnectYourCare, a http://www.connectyourcare.com [consumer-directed healthcare] platform (CDH) that provides state-of-the-art consumer-based administration and tools to employers, health insurance companies, third-party administrators, and banks, has named Daniel K. O'Connell as Regional Vice President, Midwest Region. He will be responsible for sales and business development opportunities in one of most active regions with respect to consumer-driven healthcare initiatives. O'Connell will be based in Chicago.
The Best Networking is a Strategic Plan
BOSTON (PRWEB) October 15, 2005 -- Most executives get jobs by networking. At senior levels (over $90K), more than 80% of successful transitions occur via networking.
The Human Capital Institute and Santa Clara University Announce Agreement to Offer the Latest Human Capital Education to the Local Business CommunityWashington D.C. and Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/hci.home [The Human Capital Institute (HCI)], a think tank and association focused on http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/track_communities_overview.guid [talent management strategies], and the http://business.scu.edu/edc/ [Executive Development Center], a division of the Business School at www.scu.edu [Santa Clara University (SCU)], announced today a partnership to develop a series of http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/events_networks.guid [Human Capital Leadership programs] for Silicon Valley's business community. SCU is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university located in California's Silicon Valley.
One Day Seminars and Career Training Workshops Offered at FindaSeminar.com(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- Findaseminar.com the world's largest training search engine lists over 150,000 training seminars from over 250 different companies that offer either public seminars, in-house training classes or both.
TechJobsOttawa.com Launched with 1077 High Tech Jobs in OttawaRichmond, BC (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- JobArrow Solutions (http://www.jobarrow.com) officially launched its newest job site: TechJobsOttawa.com (http://www.techjobsottawa.com) with 1077 high tech jobs in the National Capital Region. TechJobsOttawa.com provides free access for job seekers to its entire listing of job opportunities.
Early Registration Now Available for HRMStrategies 2006: IHRIM Conference to Highlight Leading HR Trends, Solutions, Applications and Service DeliveryBurlington, MA (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- HRMStrategies 2006, IHRIM's Conference and Exposition to be held in Washington, DC, April 9-12, 2006, is now open for early registration featuring a US$200 discount to those registering before November 25. This is IHRIM's 26th Annual Conference and the only HR technology conference created by HR professionals for HR professionals. HRMStrategies 2006 brings it all together - networking, education and leading edge HR technology - for three days from the most respected experts, thought leaders and companies in the industry.
HR XCEL Announces New ClientsCharlotte, NC (PRWEB) October 12, 2005 -- HR XCEL, LLC, announced today that it has signed contracts with several new clients. HR XCEL will provide a wide range of services for the new clients, ranging from full human resource outsourcing to benefits administration, payroll administration, employee relations services, time & attendance solutions, COBRA administration, FMLA administration and FSA administration.
CareerBoard Launches New Sites in Dallas, TX and Pittsburgh, PACleveland (PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- CareerBoard, the Midwest´s leading online recruitment center solution, has expanded its network of job boards to include Pittsburgh and Dallas, marking the first time CareerBoard has branched out of the Midwest.
Marxer named Vice President, Inside Sales at RegionalHelpWanted.com (PRWEB) November 14, 2005 -- Eric P. Straus, President & CEO of RegionalHelpWanted.com, Inc. announced today that Scott Marxer has joined the company as Vice President, Inside Sales. He will be responsible for overseeing and growing the company´s telephone sales effort.
NelsonHall expands Global BPO analyst team with appointment of distinguished industry authority Phil Fersht as Executive Vice President of BPO Research-Appoints former EquaTerra and Yankee Group executive as Executive Vice President of its Global Research Operations-
BOSTON (November 14, 2005) - NelsonHall, the leading independent Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) analyst firm, today announced that Phil Fersht has joined the company as Executive Vice President of BPO Research. In this capacity, Fersht will lead NelsonHall´s industry leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) programs, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer John Willmott.
THE SOCIETY OF INCENTIVE & TRAVEL EXECUTIVES AWARDS AV BUSINESS & COMMUNICATION WITH A 2005 CRYSTAL AWARDMost Creative Use of an Incentive Program to Solve a Marketing Problem
AV Business & Communication, Buenos Aires, Argentina, was awarded a 2005 Crystal Award by the Society of Incentive & Travel Executives (SITE) for their work with Motorola Argentina. Their program, MOTOFIESTAS, was honored as the Most Creative Use of an Incentive Program to Solve a Marketing Problem - External Marketing Campaign. SITE recognized the best incentive campaigns, special/motivational events and promotion campaigns at a 4 November ceremony during the organization´s International Conference in Toronto, Canada.
The 26th annual IHRIM Conference and Technology Exposition, HRMStrategies 2006, is scheduled for April 9-12 in Washington, DC.(Burlington, MA USA) Three words - education, networking and technology - describe the focus of the IHRIM annual HRMStrategies Conference and Technology Exposition scheduled for April 9-12, 2006 at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, DC. For more than 25 years, the IHRIM conference has offered the best in networking opportunities, the most useful case studies, invaluable face-time with industry leaders in the HRMS field, and the latest in HR technology and information management. Register at www.ihrim.org/events/2006spring/registration by November 25, 2005 and save US$200.
The Leadership Potential Equation System (tm) Reduces Hiring Mistakes, Putting Lost Money Back on Your Bottom Line November 11, 2005 -- Choosing the right leader at any Level in an organization is difficult. Numerous articles, books, websites and consulting companies claim to have the secret. Yet, the real world abounds with examples of the Peter Principle - Leaders assigned to Roles beyond their capabilities.
Be a Blogger, Go to Jail (PRWEB) November 11, 2005 -- Fair Measures Creates http://www.fairmeasures.com/products/checklists/ebp.asp [Blogging Toolkit] to Keep Employees From Getting Dooced From their Jobs
The Value of ChallengeI recently came across an article authored by Jean François Manzoni and Jean-Louis Barsoux from Ivey Management Services. In the article entitled "Managing Smart: Enabling under-performers to become valued contributors," Barsoux and Manzoni discuss their thoughts around "The Set-Up to Fail Syndrome" and how it affects individual performance. It is important here to consider the difference between the identification of the behaviors/competencies that identify top performance within our organization and encouraging an individual to perform their best and strive to achieve that level of identified performance.
Aberdeen Group to Present Research Findings for Pre-Employment Assessment & TestingDeploy Solutions and Dr. Katherine Jones to co-sponsor November 15 webinar
NEWTON, MASS. / November 11, 2005 - Deploy Solutions, the premier provider of talent management solutions for market-leading corporations, is co-sponsoring a complimentary webinar titled Pre-employment Assessment - Drivers, Findings and Next Steps. The webinar will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2005 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT. Registration information is available at: https://deployevents.webex.com.
Authoria Again Delivers Record-Breaking Revenue and Profits in Q3 2005Authoria Books 15 New Deals and Wins Nine New Large Customers;
Average Q3 Customer Employs 57,600 People
Waltham, MA (November 7, 2005) - Authoria, Inc., the leader in integrated strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, today announced record-breaking third quarter results (ended September 30, 2005) with an 84 percent increase in revenue over the same period last year. In addition, the company has seen a four-fold increase in the number of on-demand customer wins.
AIRS 2nd Annual 2006 Job Board & Recruiting Technology Directory Available To Download Free TodayWilder, VT - AIRS, the global leader in recruitment training and technology, announces that its second annual AIRS 2006 Job Board & Recruiting Technology Directory is available to be downloaded for FREE today at http://www.airsdirectory.com/forms/jobboard/. The directory is being distributed free to over 25,000 recruiting and HR professionals in every major industry, including the majority of the Fortune and Global 500 companies.
Johnson Financial Group Selects GeoLearning's Hosted LMS Suite for 3-Year Learning Services ContractWEST DES MOINES, IOWA, November 7, 2005 -- GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning platforms, announced today that Johnson Financial Group has selected the GeoMaestro Learning Management Suite to deliver training content and manage enterprise-wide human capital performance for its 1,100 employees as part of a 3-year learning services contract.
Innovative process utilizes team cooking to improve teamwork, communication and trustSan Jose, Calif., November 7, 2005 -- The Glowan Consulting Group and Chef Dionne Drislane today introduced the innovative "Team Table" team building program for manages and executives. The new program requires participants to utilize creativity and experimentation inside clearly defined boundaries while emphasizing achieving the desired goal -- an extraordinary meal for the team.
UnumProvident Announces Plan to Repatriate Up to $450 Million Under the Homeland Investment ActCHATTANOOGA, TN., Nov. 7, 2005 - UnumProvident Corporation (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it intends to repatriate, during the fourth quarter of 2005, up to $450 million in unremitted foreign earnings under the Homeland Investment Act. As part of its repatriation plan, one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, UnumProvident Finance Company plc, intends to issue 10-year notes in a private offering, which will be fully and unconditionally guaranteed by UnumProvident Corporation and its U.K. holding company.
IHRIM Hosts Webinar on The State of Workforce Technologies and Service Delivery Approaches-Insights from the CedarCrestone 2005 SurveyThe State of Workforce Technologies and Service Delivery Approaches featuring "Insights from the CedarCrestone Survey," will be the focus of an IHRIM webinar to be held on December 1. Presenter Alexia Martin, director of Research and Analysis for CedarCrestone, will discuss the results of the survey, which can help justify investments and prioritization of planned workforce technologies initiatives.
U.S. Executives: Outsourcing will Bring the Demise of American BusinessNEW YORK CITY (PRWEB) November 7, 2005 -- As U.S. outsourcing expands to non-traditional sectors, from IT and call centers to after school tutors and flight attendants, it is clear that this cost-saving practice now permeates all aspects of the American economy. A common belief is that American workers are against outsourcing, and executives support it. A new survey by the largest $100k+ positions Web site, TheLadders.com, shows that executives, in fact, believe that outsourcing is a major problem for American business.
Google Named Entry Level Technology Employer of Choice by CollegeGrad.comCollege grad job seekers prefer Google as their employer of choice over Microsoft, Yahoo and IBM
MILWAUKEE, WI--November 7, 2005--CollegeGrad.com, the #1 entry level job site, today released its survey results naming Google as the first choice technology employer among entry level job seekers. Respondents selected Google as their first choice over Microsoft, Yahoo or IBM.
IRS Scrutinizing Not-for-Profit Pay Practices; Board Members, Trustees, Officers and Directors May Face PenaltiesHay Group identifies 12 questions for not-for-profit management and boards to consider when setting executive compensation and benefit programs
PHILADELPHIA, October 28, 2005: As the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 enters its 10th year, the IRS is expanding its scrutiny of thousands of charities and private foundations to collect information on their compensation practices and procedures. While some not-for-profits have heeded the warning of the IRS and been proactive in ensuring their practices are sound and compliant, many have not, and are exposed to the risk of penalty and bad publicity.
MPS Group to Participate in SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Business Services ConferenceJACKSONVILLE, FL (November 7, 2005) -- MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), a
leading provider of specialty staffing, consulting, and business
solutions, today announced that Timothy D. Payne, president and chief
executive officer, and Robert P. Crouch, senior vice president and
chief financial officer, will address investors at the SunTrust
Robinson Humphrey Business Services Conference in New York City on
Tuesday, November 8, at 11:40 a.m. EST.
CAREERJOURNAL.COM ANNOUNCESPRINCETON, N.J. (Nov. 8, 2005)-To help job hunters unlock the "hidden job market" more effectively, CareerJournal.com-The Wall Street Journal´s executive career site-has launched SelectRecruiters, a new recruiter search tool powered by Kennedy Information.
EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATION LINKED TO STRONGER FINANCIAL PERFORMANCEWatson Wyatt Study Reveals Most Effective Communication Programs
WASHINGTON, DC, November 8, 2005 - Companies that communicate effectively with their workers financially outperform those that do not, according to a major study of U.S. and Canadian employers by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a human capital consulting firm.
Computerwork.com Emerges as Job Board Alternative for Technology Candidates10-year old niche board builds loyal following among IT candidates disenchanted with online market advertising and registration requirements
Jacksonville, FL - November 8, 2005 - The technology job market is intensifying nationwide, yet employers in recent business press coverage complain about a lack of qualified candidates and a glut of positions yet to fill. Computerwork.com, a national job board that focuses solely on the IT industry, has now established a targeted resume bank of 350,000 screened and qualified candidates, thanks to a site that eschews typical advertising and registration in favor of personalized service.
WorldatWork Honored for Advancing Human Resource PracticesProfessional HR Association Elected "Honored Organization" of the Year
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - WorldatWork, a human resources professional association, has been recognized as the 2005 "Honored Organization" by The National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) for advancing the understanding and practice of disciplines associated with human resources for the past 50 years.
Accurate Background, Inc. Announces Innovative Risk Mitigation Technology ProductLake Forest, Calif., (PRWEB) November 9, 2005 -- Accurate Background, Inc., a leading provider of global employment screening services, announced today its patent pending risk mitigation decision-making application called R2 Technology. R2 Technology aids corporate users with consistent hiring practices in addition to helping meet Federal and State compliance regulations.
Dr. Beth Brooks to Speak at South Florida Health Care Recruiters MeetingNew York, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2005 -- Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, CHE, and Senior Partner at JWT Employment Communications, will present Why Employees Quit: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives at the South Florida Association of Healthcare Recruiters (SFAHR) 4th Annual Meeting. Dr. Brooks holds management responsibilities for the integrated offerings to health care employers at JWT Employment Communications, one of the world´s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies.