CompareHRIS.com Announces the Release of HRComparison.comThe creators of CompareHRIS.com, perhaps the Internet's most comprehensive online source on US and Canadian HRIS and HRMS software systems, proudly announces the release of HRcomparison.com, a HR software selection website dedicated to assisting the European HR community with their HR software selection needs.
Vangent Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. John Jones, Honored for Professional Contributions Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced that the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) has awarded Dr. John Jones, the 2009 Professional Contributions and Service to Testing Award at their annual “Innovations in Testing Conference.” Dr. Jones was acknowledged for his valuable contributions to the test publishing industry over the last three decades.
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Recruiters And Background Checks - How To Speed Up The ProcessIt is mission critical that employers exercise due diligence in their hiring. If an employer hires someone who turns out to be dangerous, unfit or unqualified, and some harm occurs where it was foreseeable that a bad hire could cause damage, then the firm can be on the hook for a negligent hiring lawsuit, not to mention all of the other costs, workplace problems, and negative publicity associated with a bad hire. Of course, a bad hire does not reflect well on a recruiter either.
Corporate Compensation: Should the Government Intervene?To explore the impact of the current recession on workforce management, compensation and related subjects, Workscape and the Human Capital Institute (HCI) conducted survey research with more than 300 organizations in February 2009. Workscape shares the results.
How to Choose the Best eLearning VendorWith the uncertain economic environment, many organizations are challenged by having to align shrinking budgets with their training and development needs. While professional development remains an essential part of organizational health, it can be costly, too. Despite the economic crisis, or perhaps because of it, chief learning officers are looking for a better cost-savings approach to learning. The virtual classroom and other e-learning opportunities provide just the solution.
employeescreenIQ and greenlightjobs Announce Strategic AllianceStrategic partners leverage services to offer more benefits to their clients
Text Messaging Hustles Workers to JobsText messaging service communicates with temporary employees throughout the day, gets workers to jobs just-in-time.
Can an Infection Knock Out Your Workforce? Fight Back with New Preventive Training Program New training programs focus on preventive techniques for avoiding MRSA and Staph outbreaks and also teach employees how to recognize the signs of serious infections.
Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists Launches Job BoardThe CDI profession is rapidly growing. Hospitals are realizing the importance of CDI programs, especially since the advent of Medicare Severity DRGs (MS-DRGs) and CMS' corresponding documentation and coding adjustment (DCA), or payment cut for inpatient reimbursement. Hospitals that don't have CDI programs will see a decrease in payment due to the DCA. Because of these regulatory changes, hospitals are looking to add or build to their existing CDI departments, and the ACDIS job board was launched to fill that need.
Enwisen Makes JMP Securities 'Hot 100' List of Best Privately Held Software CompaniesEnwisen, Inc., the leading vendor of SaaS-based software that helps employers improve the delivery of HR services while reducing the costs, has been named to “The Hot 100 – The Best Privately Held Software Companies” published annually by JMP Securities. This software industry overview, released on May 4, 2009, cited Enwisen’s industry-leading solutions that enable employers and outsourcers to deliver vital HR communications and services to employees and dependents 24x7 via the web.
Jobs: Recruiters can Post Jobs Free on New Job Search SiteRecruiters can post jobs free on new job search site. www.lotsofjobs.net
Ultimate Software Wins People’s Choice Award for Favorite New SaaS ProductUltimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Ultimate’s UltiPro delivered through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has won first place in the People’s Choice Stevie® competition for Favorite New SaaS Product, sponsored by the American Business AwardsSM.
HRIS provider announces its new, point-and- click user interface report writing softwareElectronic Commerce, Inc. (ECI) announced today the launch of its new enhanced report writing software, Empower Reporting Services (ERS). This user-friendly software enables all users from key executives to line managers to access a point-and-click environment for fast and highly dependable report creation and distribution.
There's No Time!Do you have enough? Do you have time for everything you want to do? Adrian Savage asks you to think about your lives, then he shares some advice.
Missouri Court Paves the Way for Federal Jurisdiction: Misappropriation of Electronic InformationEmployers may now have a remedy against former employees who delete and/or steal a company’s electronically stored information as a result of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri’s ruling in Lasco Foods, Inc. v. Hall and Shaw Sales, Marketing, & Consulting, LLC. The court broadly interpreted the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), paving the way for a federal remedy employers may seek when a departing employee misappropriates information stored electronically. Littler Mendelson shares more.
The Quality Function is at a Critical Crossroads in CompaniesToday’s quality professionals can be revenue generators and revenue protectors, according to a recent study by The Conference Board.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Who Will be Most Promotable After Recession?How ready are you for the recession to end? Are you building your portfolio of skills and abilities so when hiring freezes are lifted, you are ready? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Workscape Spotlights Corporate Governance Topics in Upcoming Web EventsWorkscape,Inc., a leading provider of [http://www.workscape.com/benefits/index.aspx]
outsourced benefits and [http://www.workscape.com/tm/index.aspx] talent
management solutions, today announced its upcoming Webcast schedule for
June 2009. Highlighting corporate governance – a topic that remains front
and center in minds of every C-level executive as well as the press –
Workscape’s events are designed to help attendees understand compliance
and transparency requirements and improve business process management.
TALENThire.com Partners with Oracle Applications Users Group to Launch Oracle Job BoardTo support the launch of the Oracle Job Board, OAUG will offer free job postings through the end of June
CyberShift to Exhibit Award-Winning Workforce and Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming SHRM Visitors to CyberShift’s Booth can “Catch the Next Wave” in Managing Costs, Increasing Productivity and Decreasing Risk
New CEO at SHLAs part of SHL’s intended succession plan, John Bateson, Chief Executive Officer, is to stand down from his role after nine years in order to pursue other interests. He will be replaced by David Leigh who joined SHL more than a year ago as Chief Commercial Officer.
HR.com Launches Partnership Program with NEBSHR.com and NEBS Canada today announced a partnership program that offers Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses comprehensive access to valuable human resources services usually only available to larger companies with a human resources department. The program also offers HR.com Canadian Premier Members discounts on NEBS products and services.
Talent Management Expert Offers Advice on FiringThe basic Topgrading method is simple but thorough and credible, and it's used to figure out who should go or stay, who should be promoted, and who should be hired externally.
International Institute for Learning Launches Agile Development and Project Management CourseNewest Course Provides Introduction to the Agile Approach and Explores Relation to Project Management Practices
A New Job Posted Every Five MinutesEven In This Difficult Economy, Sittercity.com Offers Thousands of Child Care, Pet Care, Senior Care, Home Care and Tutoring Jobs
American Public University System Recognizes more than 2800 Graduates at Commencement CeremonyThe largest graduating class in the history of American Public University System (APUS) was recognized recently at the APUS Class of 2009 commencement.
Drexel University Launches an Online Degree in Special EducationThe new online master's degree in special education will help prepare teachers to take on the challenges facing today's students with learning disabilities and special needs.
Fieldglass CEO Jai Shekhawat to speak at HCI conference on contract talentThe new online master's degree in special education will help prepare teachers to take on the challenges facing today's students with learning disabilities and special needs.
Deja Vu: 10 More Aflac All-Americans Picked in First Round of 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year For the second year in a row, 10 former Aflac All-Americans were selected today in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Donavan Tate, regarded as the top high school player in this year's draft, went No. 3 to the San Diego Padres.
Aflac Outdoor Games Return to Columbus for a Second Year Event to be held at South Commons Softball Complex June 19-21
Vickie Pettee has joined Buck Consultants as a PrincipalVickie Pettee has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal. She will lead the Dallas office Human Capital Management practice.
Watson Wyatt Analysis Contradicts Conventional Wisdom on Exec Pay Elements that Encourage Risk Many elements of corporate executive pay programs believed to cause excessive risk taking actually encourage executives to reduce risk, according to experts at Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. This discovery comes as more pressure is being brought to bear on companies to examine the impact of their pay programs on corporate risk taking.
HashJobs.com Partners with Entry Level Career Resource CollegeRecruiter.com CollegeRecruiter.com, the premiere information source for college students and recent graduates seeking employment opportunities and an award-winning job board, recently partnered with HashJobs.com to "feed" hundreds of thousands of internships and entry-level jobs to Twitter through the HashJobs.com job aggregator.
Omaha Workforce Collaborative Engages Leading-Edge Researcher to Evaluate Effectiveness of WorkforceResearch Supports National Workforce Development Project
(IHRIM) Sizzling Summer Webinar Series is now open for registration The International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s (IHRIM) Sizzling Summer Webinar Series is now open for registration and consists of hot topics and presentations from its 2009 HRMStrategies Conference & Technology Exposition. Complimentary to members, the series allows companies to educate a large number of employees at once, reduce travel expenses and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office.
Social Media an Increasingly Important Tool in Keeping Employees Engaged During Tough Economic TimesEmployers faced with reduced communication budgets and resources are turning to social media to keep their workforce engaged, according to a survey released today.
Vangent, Inc., has awarded Dr. John Jones, the 2009 Professional Contributions AwardVangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced that the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) has awarded Dr. John Jones, the 2009 Professional Contributions and Service to Testing Award at their annual “Innovations in Testing Conference.” Dr. Jones was acknowledged for his valuable contributions to the test publishing industry over the last three decades.
Human Capital Institute Announces Sponsors for Upcoming Workforce Planning Conference, June 16/17 Event Expected to Draw 100+ Talent Management Professionals from across U.S.
How to Keep High-Potential EmployeesSirota Intelligence shares research that shows companies should take steps to retain High Potential employees during difficult economic times.
Workplace Dress Codes and Hot WeatherWhat's the best thing an employer can do to prevent employees' summer attire from becoming a problem? M. Lee Smith shares some answers.
North American Incentive Spending Showing Recessionary TrendsAccording to a Scotiabank and Berkeley Payment Solutions study, companies are moving away from incentive travel and merchandise to prepaid incentive cards to avoid perception of extravagance.
ECI Launches Enhanced Report Writing Software, Empower Reporting ServicesHRIS provider announces its new, highly intuitive, point-and- click user interface report writing software
New Hackett Research Quantifies Growing IT Services GapHackett Group research shows IT service demand will grow by 17% through 2010. But, budgets will remain flat. How do companies close the efficiency gap between what's required and what can be supplied? The Hackett Group shares its research.
Vangent Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. John Jones, Honored for Professional Contributions Vangent Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. John Jones, Honored
for Professional Contributions and Service to Testing
Top 5 Signs that You’re STUCK at WorkAre you stuck at work? Stuck in a failing company? Stuck in the wrong job? Sandra Ford Walston shares five reasons employees get into a jam.
Leaders Take Responsibility for Their ChoicesPoorly led teams devote their energies to allocating blame and avoiding responsibility. Jim Clemmer explains more.
Robert Zimlich to Present 'How Mercer Increased the Speed of Business' with Steven Faigen Robert Zimlich and Steve Faigen present "How Mercer Increased the Speed of Business" at Localization World - a conference for global business know-how in Berlin, Germany. The global communications tool designed by Kinetic gives Mercer consultants the ability to create purpose-driven, customized materials that are available instantly. The case study provides practical insights for anyone interested in venturing into or growing their presence in international markets.
Lifeclinic Supports the Novartis and International Association of Fire Fighters Campaign Lifeclinic will be featuring the LC500 Health Station in support of the Novartis and IAFF STOP•DROP•CONTROL high blood pressure awareness and community health outreach campaign at the IAFF 10th Biennial Dominick F. Barbera EMS Conference.
IT Management Model from NTWebs Adds Two Account Executives to Their Expanding TeamNTWebs is experiencing robust growth and anticipates doubling their client base by the end of the year. While most businesses are struggling to survive and are forced to cut costs, the IT departments take the hardest hit. This hit comes at a time when they need the highest efficiency and productive performance from their computer network. Outsourcing the Management of their IT departments can not only slash budgets but significantly enhance their efficiency.
Bruce Plaxen Named 2008 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year by Maryland Association for JusticeColumbia-based plaintiffs' lawyer adds another professional accolade to his distinguished career as attorney in Maryland
Marketing OneselfHow do you stand out in a crowd of resumes and job hunters? David Love shares some tips.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: How to Decide on a Job You Love and an Unsolicited Opportunity Joan Lloyd shares her advice with an employee being courted by the competitor.
New Safe Harbor 401(k) Guidance Helps Economically Distressed EmployersThe IRS has issued proposed regulations that allow for the suspension or reduction of safe harbor non-elective contributions under certain 401(k) safe harbor plans. Littler Mendelson shares more.
Change Management and Employee Communication StrategiesWhen making changes in your company do you communicate change by sending out information bulletins to employees? Do you update an intranet site? As Marcia Xenitelis explains, your efforts are not focused on communication.
“Public Executions” + Pre-employment Tests = Your Company GrowsMost employers want a workforce of only productive, responsible, dependable employees. Right? Dr. Michael Mercer gets tough on 'lousy employees'.
Internship and Entry-Level Job Postings Down in June 2009Job posting ads for internships and entry-level jobs were down in June as compared to May 2009. While there were many states that showed a slight reduction in the number of listings they provided, others had as much as 41% fewer listings than this time in May.
CompareHRIS.com Surpasses 50,000 VisitsCompareHRIS.com proudly announces that their website has now received over 50,000 total visits. When the Comparehris.com concept was being developed, the goal was to create an extremely comprehensive HRIS/HRMS comparison website which would easily tie the needs of customers to the HRIS and HRMS vendors who provided the closest match to those needs. The heart of the concept still today is the CompareHRIS.com free HRIS Selection Tool. With this tool, users are able to determine their specific needs and upon completing the tool, they are presented with a scored list of the products matching their needs. They can then compare the systems side by side, request demos, or view pre-recorded demos right on the site. It's that easy and all of the features of the site are free to those who use them.
HODES NEW VOICES PROJECT SHEDS LIGHT ON CAREER PATH & SEARCH BEHAVIOR AMONG DIVERSE YOUNG ADULTSBernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, today announced the results of its third edition of the New Voices Project survey, which measured the workplace attitudes and job search behaviors of diverse audiences within the millennial generation.
Human Capital Institute Opens Registration for Government Talent Management Summit in Reston, VirginLeadership Event Created for Government
Human Capital and Personnel Leaders and Teams
Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates through the remainder of 2009 and into 2010, according to a recent national survey of insurers and administrators conducted by Buck Consultants, an ACS company.
theHRshow 2009 Arrives in the Comfort of Your Office, Home or Local Coffee ShopHRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced that over 1,000 registrations have been received for theHRshow 2009.
theHRshow takes place this year from June 10-12, 2009 as a virtual, three-day event. It is being offered completely free-of-charge to the HR community through the generosity of HRchitect and our sponsors.
CyberShift to Exhibit Award-Winning Workforce and Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming SHRM Visitors to CyberShift’s Booth can “Catch the Next Wave” in Managing Costs, Increasing Productivity and Decreasing Risk
The Learning Key, Inc. Partners with Otto Kroeger Associates The Learning Key, Inc. Partners with Otto Kroeger Associates
Offering Myers-Briggs Type related programs!
TRACOM Group Highlights Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Positive Business PerformanceTRACOM whitepaper and webinar explore why emotional intelligence is important, how it can be applied in the workplace and how it can be improved
Belén Bradley has joined Buck Consultants as a DirectorBelén Bradley has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Los Angeles office.
Large Healthcare Organizations Improve HR Processes with UltiPro® Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced that many large healthcare organizations—including the University of Louisville Hospital with approximately 2,800 employees, Excela Health with approximately 5,000 employees, and Northside Hospital with 7,500 employees—are experiencing organization-wide benefits, such as time savings, improvements in internal efficiencies, and enhanced reporting, as a result of using the UltiPro human capital management (HCM) solution.
Ultimate Software Named Finalist in Best Product of the Year Category Ultimate Software Named Finalist in Best Product of the Year Category by the American Business AwardsSM
Idea Gives Hamilton Shirts a New LookIdea Integration, the IT consulting and solutions unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), announced that its digital agency group, Idea Interactive, has redesigned the Hamilton Shirts retail consumer website, bringing its web presence up to date and making it more accessible to consumers.
Modis Named Preferred Vendor by State of New YorkModis, Inc., the information technology (IT) services business unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE: MPS), announced that it has been chosen to provide IT consulting services as a preferred vendor to the State of New York / Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Cytiva.com and SonicRecruit.com Certified to Display TRUSTe Privacy Seal of ApprovalCytiva Becomes TRUSTe Sealholder, Demonstrates Commitment to Privacy Protection and Extends Lead in Security Measures for Talent Management Software Vendors
iCIMS Continues on Record Breaking Path Surpassing the 750 Customer Mark Software-as-a-Service Provider signs 100th customer in 2009 and surpasses the 750 customer milestone, adding such industry leaders as BOK Financial Group (NASDAQ:BOKF) Treasure Island Las Vegas, National Interest Security Company and Stein Mart (NASDAQ:SMRT)
Transnational Leadership Development - 600 Word ReviewTransnational Leadership Development explains the importance of letting go of a desire for sameness, and the need to both honor and welcome the differences between cultures. The book discusses the differences between "I"-Centric cultures such as the United States and Western Europe and "We"-Centric cultures, which include many Asian and Middle Eastern nations. Find out more. Read this review.
Transnational Leadership Development - 300 Word ReviewTransnational Leadership Development explains the importance of letting go of a desire for sameness, and the need to both honor and welcome the differences between cultures. The book discusses the differences between "I"-Centric cultures such as the United States and Western Europe and "We"-Centric cultures, which include many Asian and Middle Eastern nations. Find out more. Read this review.
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Palaestra Training Partners with MeasureUpNew Palaestra Training Partnership Delivers Immediate IT Certification Results
Online Seminar Shows Executives How to Transition to Profitable Careers as Independent ConsultantsMBO Partners presents special guest Lane Cooper, of Cooper Research Associates, for an online seminar for technology and business executives who want to build an independent consulting practice. Participants will learn how to develop a profitable business focus, cultivate personal brand, select an operating structure, and successfully market their consulting services to clients.
Online Job Seekers Find More Work Where Employers Post FreeFindAJobAlready.com is advertiser-supported and free for all with no-fee job posting for employers and no-fee resume posting for workers.
Beeline® Learning Solutions to Launch ellegro® at ASTD 2009 International Conference & ExpositionBeeline, the workforce solutions business unit of MPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), today announced that it will exhibit at the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) 2009 International Conference and Exposition May 31-June 1, 2009, in Washington, DC.
Employee Free Choice Act: An Opportunity for Employers to Choose their FutureThe proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) before Congress is making many employers feel threatened they could be bargaining with unions instead of dealing directly with their employees. Instead of focusing on whether the law is going to pass – which it will, in some form – you need to be paying attention to the real issue: How are you treating your employees every day?
The fact is, union representation holds little attraction to employees who feel respected, valued, trusted, challenged, and recognized for their contributions. Based on these sample criteria, how would your employees rate their experience in your workplace?
Ten Ways to Create an Employee-centered WorkplaceAn employee-centered workplace is one in which all individuals, programs, processes, and systems are focused on helping employees become fully successful. Individuals who feel valued will provide excellent products and service, which will result in the achievement of organizational goals. In such an environment, everyone wins: workers, management, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Affiliated Delta Dental companies launch new web siteSimplified navigation and improved functionality enhance user experience
Editorial Consideration: Importance of EI for Positive Business PerformanceTRACOM Group Highlights Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Positive Business Performance
Futurestep to Sponsor the Human Capital Institute's Global Talent Acquisition TrackComplimentary Webcast to air Thursday, June 18, 1 pm – 2 pm ET
Bridging Cultural Gaps for Stronger Global Talent Operations
Belén Bradley has joined Buck Consultants as DirectorBelén Bradley has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Los Angeles office.
Watson Wyatt Analysis Contradicts Conventional Wisdom on Exec Pay Elements Many elements of corporate executive pay programs believed to cause excessive risk taking actually encourage executives to reduce risk, according to experts at Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. This discovery comes as more pressure is being brought to bear on companies to examine the impact of their pay programs on corporate risk taking.
Tests & Assessments for Career Direction: An OverviewThis white paper provides a short overview of career tests and assessments. A good resource for coaches and counselors to share with career seekers and others who are considering career tests. Written by Kathleen Groll Connolly of Performance Programs, Inc.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR IHRIMS GLOBAL FORUMOne-day Educational Event is July 16
Older Worker Confidence in Retirement Security Drops Sharply, Watson Wyatt FindsEmployees With Defined Benefit Plans Feel More Confident Than Those With 401(k) Plans Only
Payroll Service Bureaus Upgrade to SaaS and Pilfer Competitor's CustomersPayroll Vault Secures Partnership with SaaS.com
New on-line store enhances client's ability to access assessment products and other services.The Glowan Consulting Group, a recognized leader in Leadership Development and Executive Coaching, today announced the opening of a new on-line store allowing clients and partners to purchase their suite of Leadership Assessment Products directly from the site.
Increasing Efficiency in a Cost-Conscious Climate Third Sky and LANDesk present a webinar on Increasing Efficiency in a Cost-Conscious Climate as part of our "Maximizing IT Value" webinar series.
IRS Mandates New Reporting and Notice Obligations for Employer-Owned Life InsuranceThe IRS has issued new rules implementing a new statutory requirement that employers holding certain life insurance policies on their employees or directors notify the insureds of this coverage. The new rules are effective June 15, 2009. Littler Mendelson explains the details.
Career Step Partners with Clinton Community College, Help Students Gain Careers in Secure HealthcareCareer Step has partnered with Clinton Community College in Plattsburgh, N.Y. to offer training to individuals interested in pursing careers in medical transcription and medical coding and billing.
WorkingLife.com Breathes New Life Into Online Job SearchNewly launched employment social network WorkingLife.com offers both job seekers and employers innovative new solutions to employment challenges.
Social Security Disability Backlog Worsens, So Make Sure You Qualify Before You ApplyContact an SSDI representation company to learn if you could be eligible for benefits before you apply; average wait times for initial applications will jump by 20 percent this year
Apex Global Partners, Inc. Expands Austin Operations and Opens New OfficeApex Global Partners (AGP) expands its Austin Employee Benefits Operations, appoints Joe Bittner as Managing Director, and opens new office.
Court of Appeal Reverses $86 Million Verdict Against StarbucksThe California Court of Appeal has reversed a tip-sharing verdict against Starbucks, erasing an $86 million dollar judgment. Paul, Plevin, Sullivan,Connaughton LLP shares more.