University HealthSystem Consortium Selects Mzinga for On-Demand Learning ServicesThe University HealthSystem Consortium (UHC) today announced that it has negotiated a 3-year agreement with Mzinga, Inc. for on-demand learning solutions.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Office Romance in the MakingRomance rumors circulating a workplace can be difficult to manage. How do managers approach the situation? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
TalentFusion: The Best Time To Use RPO Services Is NowThe economy is down. Unemployment is up. Hiring is slow. Candidates are plentiful. All of these factors combined are making HR leaders refocus their strategies for the future. This is the perfect time to consider looking at recruitment solutions such as RPO to position your business for the imminent upturn in the economy.
Why Managers Should Care about Employee Loyalty A recent study showed that only a quarter of US employees think their employer has earned their loyalty. Timothy Keiningham and Lerzan Aksoy share more.
Don’t Believe Those “Expert” ForecastsNumerous studies show that expert predictions are wrong. So why do we listen to them? Jim Clemmer explains.
Buyers Study 2008: The Trends Employers Are Facing and the Plans They're BuyingWhat are the trends employers are facing when it comes to benefits? Unum shares its study.
Web 2.0 Initiatives Continue to Gain Acceptance at Companies, Watson Wyatt Survey FindsDespite their relative newness, companies are embracing Web 2.0 technologies such as social networking tools, blogs and webcasts for internal communications and as part of their overall technology mix, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
Make Your Attitude an Asset Think of Your Employees as an InvestmentThrough the prime cost-cutting and downsizing years of the late 80s and early 90s, corporate executives would draw a cynical reaction whenever they mouthed the words, people are our most important asset. Now, when they say it, we are more likely to believe they really mean it. Why? Because if they dont, their very survival is threatened.
Uniquely Qualified, Workscape to Demonstrate Total Rewards Solutions at Upcoming Annual WorldatWork Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits and talent management, two of the critical elements in a comprehensive total rewards solution
Questionmark Live Brings Powerful Test Authoring Tools to Subject Matter ExpertsEasy authoring tools available anytime, anywhere in the world
Hummingbird Coaching Partners with Leeza’s Place to Help Caregivers “Take Your Oxygen First”Hummingbird Coaching Services and Leeza’s Place have teamed to provide online coaching for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease, offering needed resources and coping strategies.
The MedZilla Report: April 2009 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/HealthDespite announcements of layoffs in the healthcare field, job growth rose slightly, with 17,000 more jobs created in April. Though there was an increase of more than 20 percent from March, job growth overall is off by about 40 percent compared to 2008.
The Contrarian Effect - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of The Contrarian Effect: Why It Pays (Big) to Take Typical Sales Advice and Do the Opposite and catch up on the industry buzz.
The Contrarian Effect: Why It Pays (Big) to Take Typical Sales Advice and Do the OppositeEnjoy this complete review of The Contrarian Effect: Why It Pays (Big) to Take Typical Sales Advice and Do the Opposite.
Job Interview Performance System Gives Job seekers the Winning EdgeCommunication Downloads, the company behind the job Interview Performance System (IPS), challenges traditional interview preparation methods as being 'ineffective' and 'outdated'. Applying the latest techniques from the fields of Neuroscience, Psychology, Body Language, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Accelerated Learning, the IPS enables interview candidates to rapidly develop a winning psychology and the ability to deliver a confident, persuasive performance using a wide range of advanced communication skills and interview techniques.
Reed Group Launches New MDGuidelines Web Site with 6th Edition of Medical Disability AdvisorNew Absence Management Portal Will Offer Innovative Predictive Disability Durations Tool
Chad Hueffmeier has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's New York officeHueffmeier joins Buck from Morgan Stanley Investment Management where he served as Executive Director of Global Portfolio Solutions. His expertise includes defined benefit plan investments, pension and corporate finance, asset liability management, and risk management solutions for pension plans.
Aflac Announces Winners of Motorsports Journalism Awards of Excellence in Honor of Russ Catlin Aflac honored five journalists Thursday during the presentation of the Motorsports Journalism Awards of Excellence in honor of Russ Catlin, an annual tradition since 1985. The ceremony was held at Lowe's Motor Speedway as part of the Coca-Cola 600 race festivities.
Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Sanford Bernstein 25th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will make a presentation at the Sanford Bernstein 25th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos will represent Aflac Incorporated, and he is scheduled to make a presentation on May 27, 2009, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. During the Aflac Incorporated presentation, Mr. Amos will discuss the company's outlook for 2009 and its strategy for growth in the U.S. and Japanese insurance markets.
World’s Premier HR Technology Conference Unveils 2009 Agenda Chicago’s McCormick Place THE Place to Be in September for Latest
Trends
California Payroll to Present at the 27th Annual American Payroll Association CongressHenry Lonsdale, President and CEO of California Payroll, will lead a roundtable discussion on May 20, 2009 at the American Payroll Association (APA) Congress. He is also a featured speaker at the conference on May 21, 2009.
iCIMS Expands International Operations with Opening of London OfficeSoftware-as-a-Service Provider to Bring Best Mid-Market Option to the UK
Workforce Insight to Present Change Management, Hosting Three Workforce Management SessionsThought leaders from Workforce Insight will deliver three sessions on workforce management topics including change management, DOL compliance and reducing labor costs associated with time theft at the American Payroll Association's (APA) 27th Annual Congress in Long Beach May 19 - 23, 2009
nowHIRE Demonstrates Commitment to Customer’s Privacy with Safe Harbor CertificationSafe Harbor certification ensures customer data safety and privacy protection when personal information is transferred between United States and European Union states
Globoforce Webinar to Explore Favorable Impact HR Initiatives Can Have on Employee EngagementIndustry Experts Ann Bares, Jon Ingham and Derek Irvine to Discuss Utilizing Recognition, Compensation and Human Capital Management as a Catalyst for Positive Culture Change
STRENGTHS-BASED LEADER DEVELOPMENT CAN DIMINISH LEADER EFFECTIVENESSSTRENGTHS-BASED LEADER DEVELOPMENT CAN DIMINISH LEADER EFFECTIVENESS, SAY KAPLAN DEVRIES RESEARCHERS
Harvard Business Review Article Suggests Leadership Versatility is Key to Top Performance
Watson Wyatt Data Services releases its 2009/2010 Survey Report on Health Care Clinical & ProfessionReport includes data on 499,859 incumbents.
More than 79 geographic regions included in survey sample.
Rideau and RMI Receives Laurels at the 2009 Recognition Professionals International ConferenceRideau and its strategy consulting & education arm, the Recognition Management Institute, are rewarded for their commitment to employee recognition
Change Perspective to Acquire Top Talent, Says Recruitment ExpertNAS Recruitment Communications announced today that Matt Kaiser, Vice President and Talent Strategist, will offer a seminar on understanding the recruitment process from the candidate's point of view. This presentation will be at the Kennedy Information Recruiting 2009 Conference and Expo (www.therecruitingconference.com) at the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, May 19, 2009.
2009/2010 Survey Report on Technician & Skilled Trades Personnel CompensationWatson Wyatt Data Services releases its 2009/2010 Survey Report on Technician & Skilled Trades Personnel Compensation
Hodes/CampusRN Survey Reveals Top Drivers For RNs When Choosing Employer, Career PathBernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, and CampusRN, a leading job board and careers web site dedicated to health care students, today announced the results of a survey of college students pursuing degrees in nursing.
Pay Transparency is the Future of Compensation, Says KnowledgePayNew white paper demonstrates that effective communication about compensation can increase employee satisfaction, engagement
Health Matters at Work LaunchCOMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES LAUNCHES FREE VIRTUAL HEALTH PROGRAM
ON NATIONAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY
Effective Measurement of Employee Recognition Programs Can Benefit the Boardroom and BeyondMany companies invest millions on employee recognition programs, yet a huge percentage fail to measure the effectiveness of these programs, leaving their CEOs in the dark on how recognition efforts are impacting the organization and its employees. Globoforce shares its recent whitepaper.
FIELDGLASS INSITE NAMED FINALIST FOR BEST NEW PRODUCT IN THE 2009 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDSSMFieldglass Earns Second Consecutive Finalist Status for its Innovative Technology Platform
ACS Extends Leadership Position as Health Savings Accounts AdministratorAffiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) added more than 250,000 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in the past year as more employers offer this tax-free benefit to reduce health care costs to enable their employees to purchase medical services.
TALENTDRIVE NAMED AS FINALIST FOR 2009 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDSSM Selected as Finalist in Best New Product or Service: Software as a Service Category
Hal Knox Joins Buck Consultants as PrincipalHal Knox has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's New York office.
BeelinerSurveys.com Offers Complimentary Employee Surveying WebinarExperts to Explain The A to Zs of Collecting Employee Feedback Through Surveys and More
Hummingbird Reinvents Life Coaching with AboutMyLifeStages.comNew website helps employers encourage healthy, more balanced lifestyles in this turbulent economy
Majority Live to Work – Economy Causes ConcernPaying bills, supporting families, or personal achievement – what drives the American worker? A recent CIGNA study, conducted as part of the company’s ongoing research into health and well-being in America, unveils the prevailing sentiment regarding work, and uncovers a growing desire among workers to protect themselves.
Going Lean - 600 Word ReviewGoing Lean suggests resilient companies rely on a set of practices and principles called lean dynamics. Rather than offering superficial techniques for tweaking existing organizational structures, lean dynamics represents a transformational approach designed to produce meaningful and sustainable results.
Going Lean - 300 Word ReviewGoing Lean suggests resilient companies rely on a set of practices and principles called lean dynamics. Rather than offering superficial techniques for tweaking existing organizational structures, lean dynamics represents a transformational approach designed to produce meaningful and sustainable results. Find out more. Read this review!
Going LeanEnjoy this complete review of Going Lean: How the Best Companies Apply Lean Manufacturing Principles to Shatter Uncertainty, Drive Innovation, and Maximize Profits.
AS RECOVERY BEGINS, PREPARE FOR THE WAVE OF EMPLOYMENT LAWSHistory has shown that new employment laws and regulations typically follow periods of societal change or economic turbulence. Right now we’re experiencing both: between the new presidential administration and the economic recession, we can count on a flood of employment laws on the horizon.
ABB Selects The RightThing to Deliver World-Class Recruiting ServicesThe RightThing, the number one recruitment process outsourcing company, and ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, today announced a new partnership to deliver world-class recruitment solutions for ABB’s growing North American employee base.
Answers Media, announced today a partnership with eCare SolutionsAnswers Media, the leading provider of internet and mobile video content, announced today a partnership with eCare Solutions, a health management technology and cost containment leader, formed to launch on-line products that improve consumer user outcomes.
VantageForce Closes Three Acquisitions for its IT Staffing and Services UnitVantageForce a leading National IT services provider, with offices in New York and Atlanta announces the acquisition of the majority of the assets, staff and contracts of Global Tek, Inc., Lehka, Inc. and BPM, Inc.
Aflac's Kriss Cloninger Named One of America's Best CFOs Kriss Cloninger was named one of America's Best CFOs in Institutional Investor's annual ranking of the top chief financial officers. The survey polls investment professionals at more than 350 of the most influential money management firms to select the nation's top CFOs.
“Ambassador of Atlanta” James Munson Awarded Highest Honor by The World Trade Center James Munson, President and CEO of Munson International, has been presented The World Trade Center “Citizen of the World” Achievement Award by the Atlanta Chapter of the World Trade Center for his contributions to the global community.
Corporate Counseling Associates Expands Services to Help Companies Weather Tough EconomyDownsizing support, financial counseling and change management services focused on executive resilience are among the new services that support business and HR professionals
CyberShift Invites APA Congress Attendees to ‘Catch the Next Wave’ in Workforce & Expense ManagementAdditional Highlights Include Awarding of CyberShift AAPA Education Grant, Expert Sessions on T&E Expense Automation and Trends in Time & Attendance
CEO Financial Fortunes Drop Sharply, Watson Wyatt Proxy Analysis FindsEconomic Downturn Leads to More Than $13 Billion Decline for 80 CEOs Studied
Pacific Timesheet Announced Multiple Billing Rate and Multiple Pay RatePacific Timesheet announced today
additional enhancements to its multiple billing and pay rate rules and
configuration interfaces.
Thirty-Five Percent of Workers Aren’t Planning to Take a Vacation This YearCareerBuilder’s annual survey reveals that half of employers expect workers to stay in touch while they are away.
The Case for Internal SuccessorsWhat is one of the most important accomplishments of a CEO? As Marshall Goldsmith explains, it may not be what you are thinking.
The Best Way To Predict The Future Is To Invent ItStudies show layoffs end up being far more costly and damaging than the short term money they end up saving. Greg Smith explains more.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Job Hunters Send Questions on References, Age DiscriminationJoan Lloyd shares her advice with job hunters.
75% of Jobs2Web Clients Surveyed Attribute Significant Job Board Savings to the Company's OfferingsExecutive-Level Forum Provides Opportunity for Jobs2Web Clients To Discuss the Latest Market-Based Trends and Innovations in Interactive Recruiting Efforts
Jobs2Web Reports Significant Outcomes from Recent Executive-Level Forum Provides Opportunity for Jobs2Web Clients To Discuss the Latest Market-Based Trends and Innovations in Interactive Recruiting Efforts
Buck Consultants Launches Third Annual Global Wellness SurveyBuck Consultants has launched its third annual global survey of health promotion and workplace wellness strategies.
New CyberShift White Paper Helps Manufacturing Organizations Apply Lean Methodology to Workforce Complimentary White Paper Available for Download at CyberShift.com
myStaffingPro, has expanded upon their current product offering myStaffingPro, a leading applicant tracking system, has expanded upon their current product offering with the introduction of the phone interview guide module.
The Training Associates Inks Partnership With NovellTrainer Consultants and Solutions Leader Becomes Authorized Trainer Solutions Partner
Surviving the Downturn: Considerations Before Trimming Your Workforce Each day, it seems there is more bad news about corporate cutbacks, rising unemployment and an economy which seems to sink deeper and deeper into recession. The unemployment rate for December 2008 was 7.2%.1 Over 500,000 jobs were lost in December, and 1.4 million were lost over the last four months of 2008.2 Consensus is growing that efforts to reverse the economic slide will not work quickly, but instead a turnaround could take a year and probably longer.
Is a Layoff the Right Choice?
If your company is facing revenue shortfalls and/or a decline in business opportunities, cost reduction has probably become a significant goal. You may be considering a layoff of employees to bridge the gap and reduce costs. But is a layoff truly the best course of action? Alternative and possibly more effective techniques exist to cut costs, if management is flexible concerning its business strategy, or at least its personnel strategy. When contemplating a possible layoff, take a careful look at the potential costs and savings.
Managing Diversity from a Leadership PerspectiveAs a human resource consultant, I enjoy presenting classes on anti-harassment and discrimination; facilitating seminars on diversity; investigating employee complaints; and completing one-on-one training and coaching sessions with executives, managers and staff.
Most interesting to me are the one-on-one sensitivity coaching and training sessions where I am face-to-face with a person who has violated some company policy. These usually begin with a discussion of ethics; then cover the law and the hidden and financial costs of improper office behavior. From there we go into “soft-skills” training: communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. This is when I generally see the energy and interest of the trainees increase.
Introduction to International Background Screening of Job CandidatesEmployers have long recognized that conducting due diligence on new hires is a mission critical task. Firms cannot afford to be sidetracked by employee problems such as workplace violence, theft, false resumes, embezzlement, harassment or trumped-up injury claims. Employers can be the subject of lawsuits for negligent hiring if they hire someone that they should have known, through the exercise of due diligence, was dangerous, unfit or unqualified.
Visual Effects and Animation Industry Goes 2.0 by Rethinking Talent AcquisitionThe digital entertainment industry witnesses the launch of the fastest growing professional network for visual effects artists and animators called vfxConnection.com. More than 6,000 artists from 65 countries have already joined this community to increase their visibility while companies are jumping on board to utilize this free resource that aids their recruiting process.
What Motivates Physicians to Succeed? Money Isn't Most Important While doctors place considerable importance on their current and future earnings, compensation alone is not the greatest motivation for career satisfaction, according to an article entitled "Motivating Physicians" appearing in the latest issue of the Jackson & Coker Industry Report.
What Works When Working with RecruitersWhat Works When Working with Recruiters
By Selena Dehne, JIST Publishing
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HRAdvance is publishing client results by industry of health plan dependent eligibility Because corporate officers have a fiduciary responsibility to reduce health benefits costs, HRAdvance is publishing client results by industry of health plan dependent eligibility audit cost savings.
Michael A. DiPiano Appointed to CyberShift Board of DirectorsInvestment Executive Rejoins Board, Replaces Partner Brian Murphy
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT HIT BY LARGE AND FAST RECESSIONDeclines felt across all regions and industries in quarter one,
but former industry strengths are set to reappear.
Applied Research Corporation Executive to Reveal How Leaders Create InfluenceApplied Research Corporation Executive to Reveal How Leaders Create Influence Through Presentation Skills at Upcoming Northern N.J. ASTD’s Professional Development Program
Affiliated Delta Dental companies post enrollment gain of 1.2 million enrolleesFifteen-state area shows substantial growth in all its geographic regions
Effective Measurement of Employee Recognition Programs Can Benefit the Boardroom and Beyond Globoforce Unveils ‘Five Steps to Measurement Success’ to Help HR Leaders Build the Business Case for Strategic Recognition in a Recession
Leading Wholesaler Streamlines Employee Time and Labor Management with UltiPro® Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced that BWI Companies, a leading supplier of garden, nursery, turf, landscape, and agricultural supplies, is adding value across its organization by using UltiPro Workplace.
UK's First Social Media In Recruitment Conference -- 16th July 2009, LondonA brand new conference dedicated to Social Media In Recruitment will take place in London on the 16th July 2009.
Management In Real Life column the top five performance show stoppers frustrating most organizationsChange management and performance expert Kevin Herring identifies in this month's Management In Real Life column the top five performance show stoppers frustrating most organizations.
SelectMinds and Sonoa Systems Partner to Bridge the Gap Between Corporate & Consumer Social NetworksPartnership Enables Private Corporate Networks to Connect with
Popular Social Sites Including Twitter and Facebook
SelectMinds and Sonoa Systems Partner to Bridge the Gap Between Corporate & Consumer Social NetworkaPartnership Enables Private Corporate Networks to Connect with
Popular Social Sites Including Twitter and Facebook
Employees in the Dark on DisabilityEconomic downturns are a time when people really want to get their arms around their financial health and security. But a recent CIGNA study unveils that most workers in America are misinformed when it comes to how – or even if – they are financially protected if faced with a disabling illness or injury.
A Failure of LeadershipThe mistakes of a new leader are shared via a case study. The leadership basics that would have created a smooth transition vs. disengaged staff and lagging business results are outlined.
Warning! Values May Be Detrimental to Your Organization’s HealthWhat percent of your employees can identify your organization’s values? How many of those individuals can tell you what each value “looks like” in terms of their own performance? Unless you are able to answer nearly 100%, you may want to consider taking these steps to improve the health of your organization!
SaaS.com Presenting and Exhibiting at Upcoming ITLMA Annual ConferenceWebApps, Inc. a.k.a. SaaS.com
(www.SaaS.com), a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) with a
major push in Workforce Management Solutions, is set to exhibit and take
part in two presentations at the upcoming Independent Time & Labor
Management Association (ITLMA) Annual Conference and Exposition.
Cytiva Announces New Upgrade to SonicConnectSonicRecruit’s flexible toolset for HRIS interface gets new flexibility and capability
Human Capital Institute and Camden Consulting Group Announce Talent Management Forum Half-Day Event Preceding Workforce Planning Conference to Feature
Stephen Pagliuca, Managing Partner and
Executive Committee Member of the Boston Celtics
HROA Fetes Award Winners at Recent Gala; Winners Lauded for Taking Action in Challenging Times Buyers and Sellers Convene at Premier New York City Venue during HRO World Event
Delta Air Lines Extends Recruitment Processing Contract Duration to 5 YearsPeopleScout, a leading provider of end-to-end recruitment processing and employee retention solutions, announced that Delta Air Lines has agreed to extend its current recruitment processing agreement from 3 years to 5 years. Under the new agreement, PeopleScout will support hiring and recruiting in 15 languages for positions in Delta-staffed locations around the world.
TalentDrive and Visibility Software Announce Recruitment Technology Partnership Brings Comprehensive Recruitment Process Solution to Recruiters
30,000-Employee P.F. Chang’s Selects UltiPro® for Human Capital Management 30,000-Employee P.F. Chang’s Selects UltiPro® for Human Capital Management Delivered through Software-as-a-Service
Ultimate Software’s CIO Bill Hicks Presents at American Payroll Association’s 27th Annual CongressThere’s a fast-growing trend to streamline payroll and human capital management through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
HR Chally representatives participate in 2009 SIOP ConferenceHR Chally was once again well represented at the 2009 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in New Orleans which was held April 2-4. Chally team members Megan Leasher, PhD., James Killian, PhD., and Suzanne Dean, M.S. shared leading edge organizational practices in several in-depth and informative presentations relevant to major topics on talent management and changes in business.
Drug Information Association (DIA) Launches New Online Career CenterThe Drug Information Association (DIA), the premiere neutral, global, multidisciplinary association of professionals involved in the lifecycle management of biopharmaceuticals, announces the launch of its new online Career Center--a highly targeted resource for online employment connections.
TalentDrive and Visibility Software Announce Recruitment Technology PartnershipBrings Comprehensive Recruitment Process Solution to Recruiters
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: The Dynamics of Managing Non-profit Board MembersManaging any group of people has its challenges, but managing volunteers can be a little like herding fish. Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Shaker Consulting Group, Inc. sponsors 5th Annual Seattle Staffing Symposium Shaker Consulting Group, Inc. sponsors 5th Annual Seattle Staffing Symposium Wednesday, June 3, 2009. This program has become a “MUST ATTEND” event for recruiters in the Pacific Northwest. Prominent staffing leaders from across the country will present. Keynote speakers include Scott Pitasky of Microsoft and Penelope Trunk of Brazen Careerist. The conference will be held at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA.
Aflac Tops the Global Insurance Industry for Reputation Reputation Institute Says Aflac Among Top 50 Reputable Companies Around the World
Aflac Incorporated to Webcast 2009 Financial Analysts Briefing Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will webcast its annual Financial Analysts Briefing on May 19 and 20, 2009. Aflac's management will discuss its operations in Japan and in the United States as well as the company's earnings outlook. The schedule of the business meeting webcast is as follows:
Adjusting to the Brave New World of 403(b) for plan sponsorsA Webcast – Presented By: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and Cammack LaRhette Consulting