SkillSoft’s Books24x7® Releases Well-BeingEssentials™ and HospitalityPro™ Referenceware® CollectionsInstant Access to Trusted Web Content Delivers Targeted Information, Fosters Healthy Work-Life Balance and Greater Employee Development
Newsweek and Kaplan University Combine to Launch Groundbreaking Kaplan University/Newsweek MBA Vurv Technology’s Staffing Edition Software Recognised With Industry Excellence AwardVurv Customer, Penna Resourcing, Awarded Best Use of Technology for Recruiting
The Conference Board® U.S. Business Cycle IndicatorsSMU.S. Leading Economic Indicators
and related composite indexes for OCTOBER 2006
The Fordyce Letter Acquired by ERE Media, Inc.New Title Will Extend ERE’s Recruiting Reach
Japan HR and Recruiting Issues Webcast: December 12, 2006Japan’s job market is tightening. Unemployment reached an 8-year low (4%) in 2006 and 79% of employers reported a shortage of younger employees.
Kaiser Permanente Wins Kudos for Corporate Legal Department's Diversity EffortsKaiser Permanente's corporate law department has been recognized by two distinguished legal organizations for its outstanding efforts in promoting diversity.
Growing Number of Financial Services Organizations Turn to Halogen EmployeePerformance Management SuGrowing Number of Financial Services Organizations Turn to Halogen EmployeePerformance Management Suite to Address Industry Specific Challenges
National Society for Hispanic Professionals Announces 2007 Diversity Job Fair ScheduleDallas, Chicago, New York, Washington, DC and San Diego will host National Society for Hispanic Professionals' events connecting diversity-conscious companies with skilled multicultural and bilingual professionals
The Perth Leadership Institute announced the completion of its book tour The tour by Founder and CEO, Dr. E. Ted Prince, aimed to launch the Institute’s unique financial leadership services into the Chinese market.
Z University Introduces Free Online Tool for Businesses to Evaluate the Need for InternsInternship value-feasibility assessment enables employers and career services to qualify ‘host sites.’
Kineo Removes e-learning Barriers with New Rapid E-learning ServicesKineo, the leading rapid e-learning consultancy, has launched its Rapid E-learning Services, with its flagship Rapid E-learning Store. The tools, guides and resources available at www.rapidelearningstore.com make the benefits of rapid e-learning achievable for all organisations.
Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company and Bank of Oak Ridge join Halogen’s 60 financial services customGrowing Number of Financial Services Organizations Turn to Halogen Employee Performance Management Suite to Address Industry Specific Challenges
Siskind Susser Bland, P.C. Announces Formation of Visalaw InternationalThe law firm of Siskind Susser Bland, P.C. announces today the formation of Visalaw International, the first worldwide alliance of immigration lawyers.
Perth Leadership Institute Announces Results of China Book Tour and Product LaunchStrong Response from Chinese Media, Executives and Universities to unique financial leadership approsch from the Perth Leadership Institute.
DEMAND SURGES FOR TALEO BUSINESS EDITIONCanadian businesses select Taleo Business Edition for eRecruiting
Q3 Hiring and Retention Best Practices: Proactive Hiring Report Now AvailableCritical talent acquisition and management information for HR professionals included. In response to the up tick in hiring in late 2006, the predictions for hiring in 2007 and the tendency towards passive screening and provider selection, Integrated Screening Partners (ISP) offers the research report, Q3 Hiring and Retention Best Practices: Proactive Hiring.
iCIMS Surpasses 400th Client MilestoneSoftware-as-a-Service Provider Attributes Success to Dedicated Customer Support
Bill Taylor to Speak at the Human Capital Institute's 2007 National Human Capital SummitThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that Fast Company Co-Founder and Editor Bill Taylor will be a featured speaker at HCI's second annual National Human Capital Summit, to be held in Phoenix March 19-21.
The Center for Talent Retention announces continued sponsorship at the Human Capital Institute (HCI) Center for Talent Retention Announces Continued Sponsorship of Engaging & Retaining Learning and Research Track at the Human Capital Institute
Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics Recruits SumTotal to Curb Drug AbuseSumTotal(R)Systems (Nasdaq: SUMT), the largest provider of talent and learningsolutions, announced that the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics andDangerous Drugs (OBNDD) has chosen SumTotal's software to build anonline curriculum to stem the abuse of drugs, specificallymethamphetamines.
Retailers in Jeopardy of Employees Quitting This Holiday SeasonNew Survey Finds That Employees Will Walk out If They Don't Receive What's on Their Wish List
Juice Inc. Offers Employers Tips for Avoiding ‘Communication Cancers’Employee morale and performance depend on leaders’ use of the right medium for specific messages
Nat'l Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE), Jan. 25-26, Tampa, FLYou are cordially invited to attend the:16th Annual Nat'l Health Benefits Conference & Expo (HBCE)January 25-26, 2007 - Tampa Waterfront Convention Center (Modern, Comfortable and User-Friendly) "Topics and speakers were wonderful, this Conference just can't be beat"
Judge Decertifies Class Action Suit Against Wal-MartYesterday Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Thomas Murtagh unsealed the full text of his Nov. 7 decision granting Wal-Mart's motion to decertify the class in a class action suit alleging missed breaks that was brought against Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) by Elaine Polion and Crystal Salvas.
Ultimate Software to PresentNovember 29 at CIBC World Markets 2nd Annual Mid & Small Cap 'BestIdeas'Ultimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat Scott Scherr, president, CEO, and founder, and Mitchell Dauerman,executive vice president and CFO, are scheduled to present at 11:00 amEastern time on Wednesday, November 29, 2006. The event will be heldat the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City.
HR.com Launches HR.com Career Network with Thousands of HR Opportunities HR.com announced today the launch of the largest vertical job board to support the HR Industry in North America.
Atlantic Link Beats Rapid e-Learning Challengers in the 'Live Software Simulation Challenge 2006'At the UK World of Learning 2006 exhibition, Atlantic Link's rapid e-learning software triumphed spectacularly against five of its leading competitors in the 'Live Software Simulation Challenge' set and monitored by the British Computer Society.
Search Engine College Launches "Certification Pathways"Institution to offer bundled certification for careers in the search industry.
Arbita Gives Thanks and Money Through Kiva.orgArbita announces its commitment to invest one percent of its annual profits through Kiva.org.
"Operating in Canada: Dos and Don'ts in 2007" Presented by experienced employment law attorneys with McCarthy Tétrault, the largest national law firm in Canada
Employers Use HRA Plans to Reimburse Individual Health Insurance & Save 50% over Group RatesEmployers all over the country are rushing to HRA Plans to reduce the high cost of providing health benefits to their employees. Historically January is when most employers establish a new HRA Plan year.
Have Governance Reforms Spurred on by Parmalat’s Collapse Given Investors a False Sense of Security?“Three years after the Parmalat scandal, what Italy still lacks is an open market for corporate control and a managerial culture sensitive to the value of corporate governance” says a Conference Board expert in a new study of international convergence of governance standards.
Pharmaopportunities announced that they achieved second page rankings in Google, Yahoo and MSN Pharmaopportunities announced today that they achieved second page rankings in Google, Yahoo and MSN for their main keyword Pharmaceutical Sales Jobs.
KEITH DUNNELL JOINS ZEROCHAOS AS COOZeroChaos, a leader in helping Fortune 1000 companies to secure and manage their contract labor workforce, today announced that Keith Dunnell has joined the company as Chief Operating Officer. Dunnell brings a unique set of executive leadership skills to the company, having worked in Fortune 100 firms as well as small ventures. Dunnell joins ZeroChaos from Avery Dennison Corporation, where he served as General Manager of the company’s office products division in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Knowledge Infusion Brings Thought Leadership and PeopleSoft Enterprise Expertise to Oracle HCM UsersKnowledge Infusion will hosts sessions and participate in an industry panel at the OHUG fall/winter conference November 29-December 1 in Orlando, Florida.
The RightThing, Inc. Strengthens Hold on RPO MarketMore than 20 million dollars in new business closed in last 90 days
The Great Recruiting Discrimination Debate - Round 2.5 with soundThis is a redo of the debate we held on November 14, 2006, where there were difficulties with the sound. Thanks to the willingness of the panelists and vastly better technology, we are holding another live Webinar debate. The great news is that you can now participate in a bigger and better event! The audio will be delivered through the speakers on your computer.
Are your employees using their holiday vacation to send out resumes?Act NOW to turn your organization's job seekers into job keepersby registering for the all-new HR Hero Audio Conference: "Turnover Season Is Coming: Tips for Retaining Your Top Talent"
New Business Travel Insurance Helps Companies Manage Costs and Risks for Overseas TravelAccess America’s New Website Offers Up-to-Date Info on 170 Countries
The RightThing, Inc. Strengthens Hold on RPO MarketThe RightThing closes more than 20 million dollars in new business in last 90 days.
BeneTrac Announces Expanded Coverage in Northern Central California with New Sales DirectorSan Diego-based HR software provider announces Jeannie Criddle to brokers, carriers and organizations in Northern California’s East Bay and Central Valley
Express Job Postings Get Clients to the Front of the Line at Voices.comClients can now skip the wait and receive immediate job posting approval, getting their voice over opportunities out to thousands of voice talents.
First Advantage Announces Recruitment Technology Integration for PeopleSoft® Enterprise HRMS 8.9 The Recruiting Solutions division (formerly TruStar Solutions) of First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FADV), a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, announced today the release of new versions of its job advertisement technologies, featuring support for PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS 8.9. First Advantage’s PostMaster LX® and Harvest are now available for use by all PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS 8.9 customers utilizing the Oracle® Talent Acquisition Manager.
Brits Keen to Work Abroad ... But Not to Learn the LanguageThe British are more enthusiastic as ever to work abroad but as unenthusiastic as ever to learn the languages finds a new survey.
WATSON WYATT STUDY FINDSSTRONG LINK BETWEEN CEO PAY AND PERFORMANCE“Realizable” Pay Is Key Measurement
HR Outsourcing Firm Helps Employers Comply with Minimum Wage IncreaseNational PEO Addresses Arizona's Proposition 202 Mandate.
Ceridian acquires leading health coaching firm, Leade HealthDiversity.com Launches Diversity Open House, a Corporate HR Strategy to Attract and Hire Monthly Service Provides Alternative to Off-Site Job FairsDiversity.com, a premier source for – diversity recruiting, has announced a custom Web page package designed to increase the volume of job seekers submitting job applications directly on an employers website. The package, Diversity Open House, combines Internet search engine advertisement and custom Web pages to attract diverse job seekers to special Diversity.com client profiles. Unlimited recruiter access to diversity resumes is included. All jobs can be viewed quickly.
GIFT IDEAS THE BOSS DIDN’T THINK OFWhile it’s great to get a bonus, turkey or other material gifts from employers at holiday time, there are other special gifts that people would be thrilled to receive -- ones most managers never think about.
Today marks the launch of The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp, inc.)Today marks the launch of The Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp, inc.), a new company focused on being the premier institute to improve workforce productivity and bottom-line results within corporations.
Fortune 1000 Companies Rank Law Firms on Client Service; Sidley Austin Tops 6th Jones Day, Latham, Morgan Lewis, Davis Polk, Sidley and Skadden Only Exceptional Law Firms Returning 6 Years in a Row
Berkshire Associates Inc. Moving to New Headquarters in Columbia, MD; Company Poised for GrowthBerkshire Associates Inc., a leading human resources company specializing in affirmative action, salary equity, and diversity services and software, announces today that the company will be moving to a newly renovated, 25,000 square foot space in order to better accommodate expanding service demands.
Announcement of letter of intent to purchase assets of the Human Resource InstituteHuman capital industry veterans Kevin Oakes, Debbie McGrath and Jay Jamrog to lead the new venture
Main Line Health chooses Halogen eAppraisal Healthcare" to streamline employee appraisals 'Real-time' reports and central monitoring of ongoing appraisals progresskeeps renowned healthcare service provider accreditation ready
Free CV Template / Sample for All Readerswww.cvtrumpet.co.uk, the UK's leading CV sending service, is offering all readers a free CV template/sample. The format is based on successful CV's that have been sent using CVtrumpet's service.
Kurt Dunn and Todd Richman Join PeopleFilter® Technology As Regional Sales ManagersAddition of Industry Experts Augments Company’s Robust Sales Team
Donor Alliance Partners with Knowledge Factor to Join the OPO Movement for Confident KnowledgeOrgan Procurement Organizations Share Best Practices to Save More LivesKnowledge Factor, the leader in Confidence-Based Learning and performance mastery, announced today that Donor Alliance, the non-profit organ procurement organization serving Colorado and Wyoming, has selected Knowledge Factor to build an extensive training program utilizing a Confidence-Based Learning™ process to ensure employees are confidently employing correct practices, therefore reducing risks and saving more lives. The program is scheduled to roll out after the New Year.
SURVEY OF HR EXECUTIVES SHOWS FEW EMPLOYEES UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THEIR COMPENSATION PACKAGEStudy Results Indicate That Effectiveness of Communication
Helps Determine Value
TechEd 2007, the 12th Annual Technology in Education Conference & Tech ExpositionJoin your colleagues from around the world for the most instructive and innovative hands-on educational technology conference of its time! TechEd brings together cutting-edge technology and real-world solutions for the problems facing today’s educational community.
“Realizable” Pay Is Key MeasurementExecutives at financially high-performingcompanies are realizing greater compensation than their counterparts atunderperforming companies, suggesting that corporate America’s executivepay-for-performance model is working for most companies, according to a newstudy by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
HIRERIGHT ANNOUNCES MOVE TO EXPANDED GLOBAL HEADQUARTERSMove to UCI Research Park Prompted by Growth and Research Collaboration Opportunity
Biophysical Launches Biophysical250 Corporate ProgramWellness program monitors health of companies’ top executives
TH_NK Launches Research Drive for the Learning and Skills Council's 'Train To Gain' CampaignThink co carries out market research on employer requirements for training and skills development on behalf of the North East Learning & Skills Council.
Contract Wins Strengthen Eedo's Presence within the Public SectorForceTen to Power Learning in Two Major United States Government Departments
Trial Solutions Launches Attorney SolutionsLeading litigation consulting and support services firm launches innovative attorney staffing services.
Survey Conducted by Todays Staffing Measures Candidate Perceptions and PreferencesCandidates Choose Staffing Companies Based on Quality, Variety of Positions Available
Monster Forges Newspaper Alliances to Offer Superior Local Recruitment and Job Search SolutionsMonster Joins Forces with North Jersey Media Group, Honolulu
Star-Bulletin and Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Tidewater, VA HVAC Company Expands Offering More JobsLocal Tidewater, VA HVAC company has grown and is now hiring. Job openings include: installation mechanic, service technician, sales people and administrative people.
Taleo Announces New Contingent Workforce Alliance ProgramTaleo Contingent Alliance Program extends availability of Taleo Contingent solution to Managed Service Providers and staffing firms. Bartech Workforce Management, one of America's premier Managed Services Providers signs on as partner.
Survey Says: No Silver Bullet in Performance Managment TechnologyNine key practices are critical in effective performance management; from HR.com.
ERC Dataplus’ Products and Services Referenced In Recent Human Resources Trade PublicationsERC Dataplus, a leading human resource technology company, today announced that several of its products and services have recently been referenced in different human resources magazines and industry trade publications.
Z University.org Helps Employers Create Practical Learning Opportunities with Free Internship PrograThree-part Series Aims to Improve the Internship Experience for Businesses and Students
California WellBeing Institute To Host HPM Bootcamp for Employers who seek Health Care Cost ContainmGroundbreaking facility seen as ‘perfect environment’ for learning and living the culture of health.
Next Generation of Solicitors and Lawyers Meet at BCL Legal Recruitment PartyUK legal recruitment agency BCL Legal held a party to inaugurate the new Trainee Solicitors from law firms in Manchester, Preston, Cheshire and Liverpool.
NEW STUDY FROM EDUVENTURES DEFINES EMPLOYER PREFERENCES NEW STUDY FROM EDUVENTURES DEFINES EMPLOYER PREFERENCES
FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Harvard Business School Publishing AnnouncesHarvard ManageMentor(r) PLUS, Version 5Two New Topics Focus on Fostering Diversity & Improving BusinessProcesses
iCIMS Enhances Customer Education ProgramiCIMS, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, today announced the conclusion of its two-day Customer Webinar series focusing on the impact of revised data categories within the EEOC’s Employer Information Report (EEO-1). The Webinar is the latest resource offered through iCIMS' Customer Education initiative.
Primacy’s Vice President of Asia to Address Emerging LeadersPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, announced that Kim Froggatt, GMS, conducted a lecture at the University of Memphis, entitled Lost in Translation: Living and Working Successfully Overseas on November 29.
The 2006 Performance Management Survey Casualty Insurance Company Optimizes Human Resources Management withUltimate Software's UltiProUltimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat Georgia Farm Bureau Companies is benefiting from UltiPro's Webself-service, extensive reporting library, and flexibility.
NAM ADVOCATES FMLA REFORM TO PROTECT EMPLOYEE BENEFITSNo Regulation is More Misunderstood or Costly, Says NAM’s Gillespie
Changes to Harassment Prevention Training Requirements are on the HorizonThe California Fair Employment and Housing Commission has issued proposed regulations clarifying mandatory sexual harassment training requirements.
Ron Brown Award Winners Announced at White House Ceremony November 29, 2006SALLIE MAE AND WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
HONORED BY PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
Deploy OffBoarding™ Drives Operational Efficiency and Cost SavingsLeading employers can now analyze critical termination-related data that may help solve unanswered hiring trend questions.
U.S. OPM Leverages GeoLearning Blended Learning Suite to Power Best Practices for FedsGoLearn broadens knowledge across federal government agencies with communities of practice and collaboration.
BMH, Inc to Present Open4® HRIS and Payroll Software at the Dallas Building and Design Expo.BMH, Inc, the developer of the OPEN4® HRIS/Payroll Suite of applications has been invited to present at the Dallas Building and Design Expo.
Outsourcing: Fatal Disease or Miracle Cure?New book addresses question: Do companies really save money by outsourcing?
Work Exchange Placements in the U.S. from InterExchange Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2007 InterExchange has begun accepting applications for Summer 2007 seasonal work positions throughout the United States. These work and cultural exchange programs offer participants the unique opportunity to work and earn money while experiencing daily life in the United States. Positions include room and board, access to discounted housing, or housing assistance as part of the compensation package.
Training Providers Can Now Add Their Company to the TrainingAndSeminars.com Trainer DirectoryThe first step of the serve-yourself account management on TrainingAndSeminars.com is complete.
More Than a Paycheck: FreeTotalCompStatements.com helps show full value of employee compensationNew on-demand application allows small and mid-size employers to create total compensation statements that display full value of benefits and direct pay
Flourishing Job Avenues for Those Without DegreesNo degree? No problem! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities are growing rapidly for people without four-year degrees. In addition, many of these opportunities will offer high-paying salaries. In his new book, Top 100 Careers for People Without a Four-Year Degree, career expert Michael Farr discusses several occupations expected to offer many openings and pay well.
CAI Opens NC Healthcare and Benefits Survey to Companies StatewideCAI, in partnership with Hill, Chesson and Woody, is sponsoring the annual NC Healthcare and Benefits Survey.
WebEx & GeoLearning Target Learning Management Systems Market with Affordable On-Demand Solution New Learning Manager by GeoLearning provides powerful learning capabilities in easy-to-use on-demand service for small and medium-sized businesses.
For Second Consecutive Year, Military Training Technology Magazine Awards Ribbon to SumTotal SystemsSoftware Maker to Exhibit Award-Winning Technology at I/ITSEC Conference 2006
Human Capital Institute Partners with Bersin & Associates to Offer Members Talent Management The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Bersin & Associates, a research and advisory firm focusing on enterprise learning and talent management, announced today that the two organizations will collaborate to offer new talent management resources and analysis to their respective members.
AIRS Named # 1 Best Place to Work in Vermont Among Small/Medium-Sized BusinessesAIRS--a world leader in recruitment training, technology, & outsourcing – was named the #1 Best Place to Work in Vermont in the small/medium business category and will be featured in the December issue of Vermont Business Magazine along with 13 other honored recipients.
Make Student Internships Mandatory, Z University.org Tells Colleges and EmployersExperiential Education Graduation Requirements Reflect Growing Need to Ready Students for Workforce
iCIMS Enhances Customer Education ProgramSoftware-as-a-Service Provider Completes Webinar Series Addressing EEOC Regulation Changes
Sick of Work?How Your Company’s Sick Day Policy ComparesBeginning as early as October and lasting until spring, flu season can wreak havoc on even the healthiest of families. But, how many sick days do most U.S. employees have?