ExcellerateHRO Signs Contract with 7-Eleven for Benefits Administration Outsourcing Renewal Agreement Includes Additional Services
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CyberShift and Necho’s First Combined Client Conference Exceeds Plans Dynamic Forum Allows Conference Attendees to Collaborate and Learn More About CyberShift and Necho’s Leading-Edge Workforce and Expense Management Solutions
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? According to the Compensation Data annual survey of more than 5,300 employers, exempt employees have 8.4 sick days on average, while non-exempt have 7.6.
ASSESSMENT COMPANY -- ACT, INC. -- TURNS TO CONFIDENCE-BASED LEARNING™ Program Will Ensure That Test Administrators Master
Test Administration Requirements and Procedures
Senior Executives at VISTA Staffing Solutions Take on New Titles and ResponsibilitiesVISTA Staffing Solutions, a leading provider of temporary physician staffing and permanent physician search services, announced the promotion of two key executives. Katie Abby, an expert with more than 21 years in the temporary physician or locum tenens industry, will serve as president. Clarke Shaw, a 16-year veteran within the industry will serve as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Abby and Clarke co-founded VISTA in 1990, along with Mark Brouse, CEO.
Kenexa Announces General Availability of Kenexa Recruiter BrassRing Release 9Suitable for Large Multi-National Organizations, Latest Version Features Numerous Functional Enhancements
Selling Power Magazine Names GeoLearning “Customer Service Team of the Year” GeoLearning’s 24x7 Customer Care Organization wins The Stevie® Award as Customer Service Team of the Year.
CAI Opens NC Healthcare and Benefits Survey to Companies StatewideNorth Carolina Healthcare and Benefits Survey opens to NC companies statewide for participation on healthcare benefits, costs and trends.
PLATEAU RECOGNIZED FOR STRONG MOMENTUM AND CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO PRODUCT INNOVATION Deloitte & Touche, Washington Business Journal, HR Technology Conference and Exposition, and Leading Industry Analysts Commend Plateau for Business and Technology Leadership
Leading Authority on Human Resource Marketing Trends Prepares for New ReportHRmarketer, the #1 Internet marketing and media visibility service for companies selling to human resource departments and/or targeting employee benefit brokers and consultants, has begun gathering responses to its Marketing Trends Survey. HRmarketer is asking HR supplier marketing professionals to join the respondents of this final quarterly study in 2006.
Form I-9 Compliance, LLC Announces New Technology to Enhance Its Comprehensive Managed Solution for Industry Leading 'Best Practices' Administration of Form I-9 ProcessesForm I-9 Compliance announces technology enhancements to Its managed solution for Form I-9 administration. Adding to its industry-leading electronic Form I-9 that enables e-signature and legal right to work verification through the Basic Pilot Program, Form I-9 Compliance now offers an automated solution for proactively managing "no match" problems, outsourced auditing of I-9 Forms, and scanning and indexing I-9 Forms to create a completely paperless process.
Easy In-House Payroll Service Saves CDN Small Businesses Hundreds of Dollars in Payroll ProcessingCanada’s small and medium-sized businesses now have a better way to manage their payroll and pay employees. QuickBooks® Payroll 2007, a monthly subscription-based service, turns QuickBooks into a complete, in-house payroll solution, helping save time over manual entry and hundreds of dollars on outsourced payroll services.
Stop the Presses: Good Health is ImportantThe mainstream media is starting to take notice of the need for employers to help individuals take better care of their health, writes Zachary Meyer.
New Educational Academies Offer Intensive Curriculum For Recruiting & Staffing Managers. 2007 Workshops Focus on Leading and Managing a Corporate Recruiting Function, Not How To RecruitSTARoundtable (Strategic Talent Acquisition Roundtable) is one of the first organizations to offer education workshops focused on helping HR management lead their recruiting and staffing teams to meet today’s changing priorities and future challenges.
i4cp to Bring Together Leading Human Capital Executives From Across North America35th Annual Issues Management Conference also marks the transition of the Human Resource Institute (HRI) to the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Institute for Corporate Productivity announced details on the 35th Annual Issues Mgmnt Conf.The event, which will be held February 7th-9th, 2007, at the Don CeSar Beach Resort and Spa in St. Petersburg, Florida, will open its doors to non-members and industry solutions providers for the first time ever in celebration of the organization's transition from HRI to i4cp.
Center for Talent Retention reduced GoodLife’s new hire sales workforce turnover by more than 40%! Employee turnover in fitness clubs is typically similar to the extremely high turnover experienced in the retail and hospitality industries. “In some ways high turnover was accepted as an undesirable cost of doing business” says Dave McLean, former Chief People Officer of GoodLife Fitness.
Zywave Offers Most Competitive PBM Pricing with Latest National AgreementZywave, Inc., a leading provider of insurance technology services for brokers, today announced a new pricing agreement that further leverages their PBM program, ZywaveRX(TM). Recent significant expansion of the Zywave network of brokers, resulting in improved purchasing power, has produced possibly the best broker/consultant PBM pricing terms available in the market today.
Globoforce Announces INTELLIGENT COMMUNICATIONS TOOL and Award Agent New Feature Set Adds Functionality to Globoforce Enterprise Edition
FEW EMPLOYEES TURN TO BOSS FOR ADVICEMost employees are unwilling to turn to their boss for advice on problems at work, according to an Internet survey of more than 3,000 employees by CO2 Partners, a Minnesota-based leadership development and executive coaching firm.
InterExchange Career Training USA Introduces New Hotel and Restaurant Internship Placement ProgramInterExchange Career Training USA (http://www.careertrainingusa.org) announces the introduction of a new hotel internship and restaurant training placement program in the United States. The new program focuses on all aspects of the hospitality and restaurant industries, including hotel and resort management, food and beverage management, accounting and finance, human resources, front desk operations, information technology, marketing and sales.
Oracle’s PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management 9.0 Achieves SCORM Version 1.2 Certification Learning Industry Compliance Reaffirms Oracle’s Commitment to Standards; Gives Customers Additional Flexibility and Usability
HighRoads Expands Management TeamDeep Executive Leadership Experience of Richard Sinni, Lori Dustin and Michael Byers Will Fuel Rapid, Continued Company Growth
Dubai's Appeal Continues Despite Rising Costs, Study ReportsSpiraling living costs in the UAE fail to deter inflow of expats.
Online Advertised Job Vacancies Dip in November, The Conference Board Reports TodayLabor demand dips in 39 out of 50 states and across most major metropolitan areas
Job demand is strongest in Management and Business/Financial occupations
Right Management Completes AcquisitionOf Grow Talent Consulting Firm In IndiaRight Management has completed the acquisition of Grow Talent Company Limited, an organizational and individual consulting firm with offices in Gurguan (New Delhi), Mumbai, and Bangalore, India, effective today.
The Institute for Corporate Productivity announced the 35th Annual Issues Management Conference The event, which will be held February 7th-9th, 2007, at the Don CeSar Beach Resort and Spa in St. Petersburg, Florida, will open its doors to non-members and industry solutions providers for the first time ever in celebration of the organization's transition from HRI to i4cp.
Advantec Announces Appointment of Dianna Sheppard as PresidentAdvantec, a national provider of human resources outsourcing, announced today the promotion of Dianna Sheppard from Chief Operating Officer to President of Advantec.
Vendor Management Standards Committee Formed to Promote Contingent Workforce Industry Best PracticesThe Human Capital Institute and a coalition of seven leading contingent workforce industry vendors announced today the formation of the Vendor Management Standards Committee.
ASSESSMENT COMPANY -- ACT, INC. -- TURNS TO CONFIDENCE-BASED LEARNING™ Program Will Ensure That Test Administrators Master
Test Administration Requirements and Procedures
Cytiva Releases New Analytics Dashboard for SonicRecruitNew visual interface gives clients easy access to key recruiting metrics.
"New E-Mail and IM Rules Take Effect: How to Avoid E-Trouble" Learn how to safeguard your organization from huge problems that can result from employee misuse of e-mail, instant messaging (IM), or other forms of electronic communication by participating in the all-new HR Hero Webinar
CareerDoor Inc. proves that Career Fairs for HiTech Professionals work and work well.CareerDoor's events offer employers a highly targeted recruitment opportunity and access to a highly innovative speed-dating like interview service, while providing candidates with more than a job search opportunity through their inclusion of educational, training and community building networking opportunities.
REELZCHANNEL™ NAMES DAVID ANDERSON AS VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCESReelzChannel™, the only cable/satellite TV network and broadband Web site dedicated to “Everything about Movies - 24/7,” has named David Anderson as vice president, human resources, based in Los Angeles. In this position, Anderson will be responsible for ReelzChannel’s human resources department, including recruiting, training/development and general administration/compliance.
Zywave Offers Most Competitive PBM Pricing with Latest National AgreementIn the world of rising drug costs and complicated pharmacy programs, Zywave now offers one of the most competitive programs for insurance brokers due to a recent expansion of their network base. Brokers can further strengthen their client offering through some of the best PBM pricing available in the market.
i4cp to Bring Together Leading Human capital Executives from Across North America35th Annual Issues Management Conference also marks the transition of the Human Resource Institute (HRI) to the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).
Ultimate Software Earns PrestigiousSupport Center Practices Certification for 8th Consecutive YearUltimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat Ultimate Software's support center has achieved its eighthconsecutive certification from the Support Center Practices (SCP)certification program.
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Patrick Moquin Joins Kronos(R) as Vice President of Human ResourcesIndustry Expert Joins Market Leader to Support Global Growth Strategy
Convergys to Provide World's Largest Hotel Group with Outsourced HR ServicesIHG is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms with recognizable hotel brands such as InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites.
IT Recruitment Experts for the Financial and Investment Sectors Stride into The Sunday Times Technology recruitment specialists within the financial and investment management sector, Cornwallis Elt, are celebrating entry into The Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 list for Britain's fastest growing private companies and entrepreneurs. Making the list for the first time at number 48 recognises the company's exceptional success and performance.
Fiserv Appoints New Group PresidentsSeveral senior leaders also selected for expanded roles
NAM JOINS TOP EMPLOYERS, BUSINESS LEADERS IN ANNOUNCING NEW HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE Electronic Health Records Fundamental to Providing Higher-Quality Health Care
Speed Hiring -- HiTech Career Fairs are Back with a TwistCareerDoor Inc.'s innovative next generation HiTech Career Fairs launched successfully in Toronto. HiTech Career Fairs are back with a twist.
New HRMS, Replaces ACCPAC HR Series and Integrates with Sage Accpac ERP and Sage Pro ERPSage Software announced today the availability of Sage Accpac HRMS, a new human resource management system (HRMS) for Sage Accpac ERP (enterprise resource planning) and Sage Pro ERP users that is based on the company’s market-leading Sage Abra HRMS. Designed specifically for small and mid-sized U.S. and Canadian businesses, Sage Accpac HRMS offers HR, attendance and training modules to comprehensively meet the HR management, benefits administration, information tracking, reporting, and legislative compliance needs of North American organizations, with more flexibility, ease-of-use, and reporting options than other systems.
Parity Helps High Flying Graduates onto the Career LadderGraduates from all disciplines and backgrounds are being given a chance to get a foot on the career ladder with a helping hand from Parity.
Parity Helps High Flying Graduates onto the Career LadderGraduates from all disciplines and backgrounds are being given a chance to get a foot on the career ladder with a helping hand from Parity.
Web-based Reference Checking Provider Poised for GrowthWith a solid subscriber base, alignment with strategic partners and streamlined operations, the current CEO of SkillSurvey, the leading provided of web-based reference checking technology, announces a successor.
World-Class IT Organizations Spend 7% More Than Peers;But Spending Generates Strong ROI Hackett Enterprise Book of Numbers Research Proves IT is a Critical EnablerTo Achieving World-Class Performance in Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources
Kronos(R) to Participate in Credit Suisse Software ConferenceKronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) today announced that Chief Financial Officer Mark Julien and Director of Investor Relations Mindy Kohl will meet with investors at the Credit Suisse Small/Mid Cap Software Conference being held on Dec. 13-14 in Boston.
Record Number of TempWorks Software Clients Upgrade in 2006The latest software upgrade provides complete integration with the new suite of high demand fx Web Services, rendering 2006 as the year with the largest number of system upgrades in TempWorks history.
Right Management Completes AcquisitionOf Grow Talent Consulting Firm In IndiaRight Management has completed the acquisition of Grow Talent Company Limited, an organizational and individual consulting firm with offices in Gurguan (New Delhi), Mumbai, and Bangalore, India, effective today.
Clark Capital Management Group Introduces The Navigator Simplified401(k)First Managed Account Defined Contribution Plan to offerinstitutional protection strategies in conjunction with "Best ofBreed" money managers
Successful Job Hunting Cover Letter Weapon ReleasedJimmy Sweeney criticizes the hype that most career advisers give to the importance of resumes and instead preaches putting the focus on the cover letter.. Indeed it is true that resumes are important documents that are standard requirements for job applications, but they are not at all what would make an applicant stand out, he explains.
Innovative Executive Placement Firm Announces New Hiprofile Advisor BlogHiProFile LLC announces the creation of the HiProFile Advisor Blog, a series of articles of interest to the Senior Executive.
Rules to Live By in the Age of the Demanding Candidate The 10 DemandmentsComplimentary 45 Minute Web Cast - Tuesday, December 5 - 2PM CST/3PM EST
TALEO POSITIONED IN LEADERS QUADRANTIN LEADING ANALYST FIRM’S E-RECRUITMENT SOFTWARE MAGIC QUADRANTReport highlights Taleo’s completeness of vision and strong ability to execute
Record Number of TempWorks Software Clients Upgrade in 2006The latest software upgrade provides complete integration with the new suite of high demand fx Web Services, rendering 2006 as the year with the largest number of system upgrades in TempWorks history.
Web-based Reference Checking Provider Poised For GrowthWith a solid subscriber base, alignment with strategic partners and streamlined operations, the current CEO of SkillSurvey announces a successor
GetEducated.com Awards Online EducationScholarship to University of Wisconsin Justice StudentAmerica’s first online degree clearinghouse, iseasing the financial burden of attending collegeonline by awarding cash scholarships.
Hire A Hero Fundraiser Gives Veterans a Chance at a Good JobWhen men and women join the United States Armed Forces, they make a promise.
HRPAO survey finds companies support the end of mandatory retirementNew law to take effect December 12, 2006 in Ontario
This Holiday Season, Lose a Few Kilos and Still Drink All the Eggnog You WantThe holiday season is supposed to be about peace, joy and goodwill but for many Canadians, it is expensive, stressful and generates huge amounts of pre and post Boxing Day waste.
One Student to Receive $500 USD Toward Tuition and FeesJOURNYX ANNOUNCES THE 2007 EXCELLENCE IN PROJECT ACCOUNTING PHILOSOPHY ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Internationally-Known Speakers, 50+ Educational Sessions, Valuable Networking Venues Highlight HRMStrategies 2007 – Early Registrants Save $200.00
AIRS Launches XtremeLab Workshop and Advanced Certified Internet Recruiter Certification (ACIR) Offering Next Generation Tactics for Experienced Internet Sourcers
VALUE OF EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTION GRANTS DECLINES SHARPLY, WATSON WYATT FINDSThe value of stock option grants at the largest U.S. corporations fell significantly in 2005, as companies cut back on the number of options granted and the number of employees receiving them, according to a recent study by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
Todays Staffing Partners with Education Program to Provide DiscountsCandidates working with Todays Staffing to receive discounts on university and college certificate programs.
Oxfam America Launches Online Catalogue of Gifts with HeartFrom Camels to Coffee Mills, Oxfam America Unwrapped Offers Unique, Affordable and Fun Gifts This Holiday Season
If you think the pace and disruptiveness of change is increasing around you, you’re likely right.In a recently released study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp, formerly the Human Resource Institute) almost half of the participating organizations said that the pace of change and the disruptiveness of change had increased so dramatically that it was almost impossible to predict the future.
Harvard Business School Publishing Announces Harvard ManageMentor® PLUS, Version 5Two New Topics Focus on Fostering Diversity and Improving Business Processes
Content Searching and Progressive Mastery Validation Added to Knowledge Factor’s Confidence-Based LeLearning objectives can now be linked to performance outcomes: Knowledge Factor, the leader in Confidence-Based Learning™, today announced that is has launched a new release of its patented Confidence-Based Learning System™ that now supports groundbreaking features that cannot be found in other training or learning programs.
iCIMS Positioned in Industry Analyst Firm’s E-Recruitment Software 2006Research ReportSelection Criteria Included Overall Viability, Customer Experience and Market Understanding
HPM Bootcamp Begins 2007 in Bethesda with MidAtlantic Business Group on Health as HostAccredited program teaches employers how to maximize profits by helping employees to better health
New Year begins with immediate results, not resolutions.Effective Leaders Strategize Now
Hersha Hospitality Management Selects ERC’s Selectech® Workforce Management Recruiting SolutionERC Dataplus, Inc., a leading provider of recruiting software solutions, announced today that Hersha Hospitality Management, LP, one of the country’s most successful managers of hotel properties, has selected its Selectech Workforce Management System to support their recruiting and employee selection process. In addition, ERC will also implement its ARGOS® Multirater Performance System for use with Hersha’s existing employees.
Vendor Management Standards Committee Formed to Promote Contingent Workforce Industry Best PracticesThe Human Capital Institute and a coalition of seven leading contingent workforce industry vendors announced today the formation of the Vendor Management Standards Committee. Advancing best practices and benchmarks for clients, COMSYS, Beeline, Allegis Group Services, The Bartech Group, Comensura, MyBizOffice and ProcureStaff joined forces with the Human Capital Institute to develop and publish best practices and industry standards focusing on vendor management.
LegalShore Reaches First Year Anniversary as Exclusive Provider of SaaS Compliance Tool to AttorneysLegalShore, a California-based startup, reached its first year anniversary in December 2006. The company provides "SaaS" or "Software-as-a-Service" employment law compliance technology directly to attorneys and human resources consultants.
GetTheJob.com, the First Employer Only Pay-per-click Job Site, Helps Small and Mid Size Companies Companies can use GetTheJob.com's pay-per-click advertising program to gain maximim exposure for their job openings.
Employees gain 24x7 access to healthcare account funds with CDHpacMphasiS Healthcare Solutions Integrates Consumer-Directed Healthcare Product with Core Health Benefits Management Solution
My Medicare Matters Campaign to Award Grants for New Initiatives to Reach Low-Income SeniorsOngoing community-based education and outreach for Medicare Part D. My Medicare Matters, which is sponsored by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and supported through a grant from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, announced today its targeted community-based education and outreach initiatives in 2007 in support of Medicare Part-D, which will include a project designed to identify and pilot innovative strategies that can help find and reach low-income seniors who may be eligible for Medicare Extra Help and other prescription savings programs.
Leading Analyst Firm Positions Kenexa in e-Recruitment Software Leaders Quadrant Two Products in Leaders Quadrant Due to Recent Acquisition of BrassRing
ExcellerateHRO Signs Benefits Administration Outsourcing Contract with Bank of AmericaExcellerateHRO today announced it has signed a contract to provide Benefits Administration Services for Bank of America, one of the world’s largest financial institutions.
Universum Completes Acquisition of WetFeet, Inc.Universum Completes Acquisition of WetFeet, Inc. Combined company will help top employers attract, recruit, and retain talent through a global product portfolio including research, consulting, media solutions, software and online career communities.
Jeff Gabrione appointed to head Americas Manager Research Appointment coincides with increased demand for alternative investment research
Peter Cappelli to Give Talent Keynote Address at Human Capital Institute's 2007 SummitThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and educator in talent management strategies, announced today that Dr. Peter Cappelli, Wharton professor, acclaimed author, and human capital thought leader, will be a keynote speaker at HCI's second annual National Human Capital Summit, to be held in Phoenix March 19-21.
ADP NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT REPORT SHOWS UNITED STATES ADDED 158,000 PRIVATE SECTOR JOBS IN NOVEMBERADP Report Provides Unique Measure of Employment Based on Actual Payroll Data
Holidays and Gambling: Search for Gift-Buying Money Fuels Compulsive GamblingWhile the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration --- for many, it is also a time leading to financial stress. The desire to give the perfect gift or to host the best reception of the year can cost more than planned and create financial stress for months ahead.
Adult Education Hosts Succeed in America Employability Workshop for Immigrants, Foreign-bornA workshop on Employability for Immigrant Job Seekers to be conducted at Plainville, Connecticut, Adult Education.
BrightMove 2.4 Offers HR and Staffing Professionals an Easy Way to Comply with New OFCCP LawsBrightMove version 2.4 was created especially for HR and Staffing Professionals that are looking for an Applicant Tracking System that will make OFCCP compliance easy and automatic. It also targets companies that need an ATS that can be customized to reflect their unique terminology and processes. Searchable user-defined fields, OFCCP Compliance, Screen Filters, and naming Preferences mark the latest release of the BrightMove Applicant Tracking System.
Quotes to Keep Your Boat AfloatAnyone who's ever found himself braving life's rolling seas knows the right words can mean the difference between sinking and sailing forth.
North Dakota Agency Selects GeoLearning’s Hosted LMS Suite for E-Learning ContractWorkforce Safety & Insurance selects GeoMaestro™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service for 10,000 users.
iCIMS Recognized as Finalist in NJBIZ Business of the Year Awards Software-as-a-Service Provider Attributes Honor to Continued Focus on Customer Support
Measuring Recruits’ Abilities, Work Styles and Skills Ensures a Successful HireEmployers that use varied assessment approach achieve higher retention rates, says Harcourt Assessments research paper
Taleo Announces Availability of Taleo Business Edition 7.5 E-Recruiting SolutionExtends talent management leadership position leveraging leading edge technologies forsmall and mid sized businesses
Bullhorn Releases Research Detailing the Impact of Synchronizing Sales Leading firms use integrated solutions to drive recruiting and sales efficiencies for competitive advantage.
Web2Corp (WBTO) to Launch Video Job Matching Service, JobMatchPro.comVideo resume service will offer employers, job searchers new innovative way to meet, interview online.
NAM APPLAUDS HOUSE ACTION AS ‘RED-LETTER DAY’ FORMANUFACTURING, ECONOMIC SECURITYHouse Goes Out with a Bang, Engler Calls for Senate to Follow Suit
AEDON STAFFING JOINS SHIFTWISE AFFILIATE VENDOR PROGRAMADOPTS SHIFTWISE SERVICE FOR STAFFING MANAGEMENT Healthcare Staffing Leader Selects Industry-Standard Supplemental Staffing Management System to Reduce Administrative Costs for Both Its External Customers and Parent Company