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cvtrumpet.co.uk Launches New Website
cvtrumpet.co.uk, the UK's leading CV Sending Service, re-launches its website and improves executive and management recruitment services to recruiters and candidates.

Gerald Purgay Joins Right Management As Senior Vice President, Global Marketing
Gerald Purgay has joined Right Management as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, with worldwide responsibility for corporate branding and marketing.

Kenexa Research Institute Uncovers the Two-Year Itch
The Importance of Driving Employee Engagement: Satisfaction Increases with Tenure

Limited Exploration Tied to Career Indecision
Research indicates that the majority of workers across the nation would prefer to be in a different job. Career experts believe one of the reasons why so many workers are unhappy in their current job is because they did not explore their career options thoroughly at a young age. The new book Young Person's Occupational Outlook Handbook discusses hundreds of job options that young people can explore early in their career development to help them prevent falling into the wrong jobs as adults.

Kronos(R) and immixGroup, Inc. Extend Relationship With Transportation Security Administration
Biometric data collection terminals to increase visibility into labor data and automate manual processes

HireU Launches First College Career Fair in Atlanta; Creates Success for Students, Graduates
Dynamic College Career Fair Company Opens Doors, Partners with CollegeRecruiter.com for Southeast Regional Event; Utilizes Event Management Expertise to Foster Collegiate Recruiting Environment

Thomas L. Elliott III joins Mercer Human Resource Consulting as Chief Operating Officer, Consulting
Thomas L. Elliott III, 49, has joined Mercer Human Resource Consulting in the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer, Consulting Practices, reporting to M. Michele Burns, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mercer Human Resource Consulting, it was announced today.

Kronos(R) to Participate in CIBC World Markets Human Capital Management Software Conference
Kizielewicz and Julien will discuss Kronos' solutions, market opportunity, and strategy for growth during the series of meetings which comprise this event.

Endorsement Encourages Early Notification of EEOC Charges
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has introduced an Early Claim Reporting Incentive Endorsement for employment practices liability (EPL) policies.

Dispatcher Jobs Available Now at JustDispatchers.com
Dispatcher jobs across the United States and Canada are now available through a dedicated site at www.justdispatchers.com.

AWLP Announces 2007 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award Recipients
Capital Metro Transportation Authority, Massachusetts General Hospital, United States Patent & Trademark Office recognized for outstanding work-life programs.

MINORITIES ARE MORE SKEPTICAL OF MERIT PROMOTION
Black and Hispanic employees are more skeptical than their white colleagues that performance on the job will lead to career advancement, according to a national telephone survey by Novations Group, a global consulting organization based in Boston.

Hiring and HR Managers Battling Over Staffing Strategies
Contractors Often Fill Immediate Need For Hard-to-Fill IT and Product Positions Says Granite Solutions Groupe

Earthwatch and Starbucks Extend Partnership To Benefit Coffee Farmers in Costa Rica
Scientific Expeditions Will Help Improve Sustainable Coffee Farming

Advanced Investments Not Right for All Organizations
SUCCESS IN ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS REQUIRES FOCUS ON GOVERNANCE, WATSON WYATT SAYS

New offering designed to meet compliance and security needs of sector, drive cost savings and proces
Halogen Employee Performance and Talent Management Suite for Financial Services Addresses Industry-Specific Challenges

Turnover Rates Cause Concern for Organizations
According to the Compensation Data annual survey of more than 5,300 employers, the total turnover rate was 17.6 percent this last year. The difference between the voluntary and total turnover rate was just 5.9 percent, which means most employees are leaving on their own accord.

GeoLearning a Finalist for "Top Growth Company of the Year" in 2007 Prometheus Awards
GeoLearning follows its 2006 “Technology Company of the Year” Prometheus Award by being named a “Top Growth Company of the Year” finalist in the 2007 awards sponsored by the Technology Association of Iowa.

Leading Trucking Company Enhances Talent Management Reporting with Ultimate Software's UltiPro
Business Editors/Software Writers/Transportation Writers/Human Resources Writers

Nurses Can Experience Their Next Careers with Hospital Tour in Denver, CO
CareerTours, a national recruiting resource, has partnered with Exempla St. Joseph Hospital to provide nurses from around the US with "day in the life" experiences working at the hospital in Denver, CO.

Turicarreras.com - Recruitment of the Future for the Hotel & Tourism Industry in Mexico
Lisa Selvin, co-owner of turicarreras.com proudly announces the launch of their new exciting website, specializing in on-line recruitment for the hospitality and tourism industry in Mexico. With thousands of applicants weekly visiting the website, the owners of turicarreras.com are confident that this is the way to recruit in the future.

The Career Exposure Network™ and CareerWomen.com Named as Finalists for 3rd Annual Stevie® Awards


HCI and SMU Cox Host Networking Event for the Dallas-Fort Worth Business Community
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business Executive Education announced today that Dr. Miguel Quinones, award-winning professor, author, and organizational consultant, will speak at a networking breakfast for the Dallas-Forth Worth business and professional community.

REUTERS SELECTS PLATEAU’S HOSTED SOLUTION TO EXPEDITE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE-WIDE ELEARNING
Plateau’s Solution will Streamline Training and Tracking for More Than 16,000 Employees Worldwide

Mountain America Credit Union Deploys GeoLearning’s Hosted LMS Suite with 3-Year E-Learning Contract
Utah-based credit union launches GeoExpress™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service as part of 3-year managed learning services contract.

UnumProvident Senior ExecutiVE Zubretsky Announces Resignation
“For the past two years Joe has lived in Chattanooga away from his family in the Northeast, and he has resigned to accept a position that will allow him to return to a more normal personal schedule,” said UnumProvident President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Watjen.

As Gen Y Workers Opt Out of 9-5 Careers, New Resources Emerge
Kelly Services launches a new site aimed at providing job search tools for the emerging Gen Y and Hispanic workforce.

Organizations Struggle With Employee Recognition Programs
Less than half of recently surveyed organizations expressed satisfaction with their employee recognition program.

Exact Software Streamlines HR Administration with the Exact e-Synergy Employee Self-Service Portal
New solution allows companies to cost-effectively roll out e-Synergy to the entire organization, empowering employees to manage HR information and requests

TalentHook Announces Terminal Services Capability
Companies leveraging Terminal Services can now access the TalentHook application on a remote computer over a network connection.

Hewitt Survey Reveals New Employer Trends in Retirement Automation
Investment Guidance and Education Key Priorities in 2007

Unique online service helps your place of work become 'An Even Better Place to Work'
World's First Automated Organizational Behavior Improvement and Cultural Change Program is Now Available

UNUM AND DMEC ANNOUNCE LINE-UP FOR 2007 VIRTUAL EDUCATION FORUM
For the fourth consecutive year, Unum is teaming with the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) to produce the Virtual Education Forum, an education series on disability, absence and workplace productivity.

Telework Trending Upward, Survey Says
The number of Americans whose employer allows them to work remotely at least one day per month increased 63 percent, from 7.6 million in 2004 to 12.4 million in 2006, according to a recent report issued by WorldatWork.

Z University.org Outlines Top 10 Preparation Tips for Successful Internship Programs
Taken from ZU’s Intern Toolkit, top 10 list highlights crucial steps employers must take before interns arrive.

SAP's New ERP Release Shows Record-Speed Customer Adoption
More Than 1,000 Go-Lives With mySAP(TM) ERP 2005 in Just Seven Months Since General Availability Underlines Value for Customers and Success of SAP's Evolved ERP Road Map

You Don't Know Jack. Yet.
Jack Welch and SuccessFactors' Lars Dalgaard to take the stage in NYC and inspire SuccessFactors customers from around the world with hard-hitting stories of real-world leadership

Mercer Announces New Leadership to Expand its Human Resource Outsourcing Business in Asia
Rosaline Chow Koo, named Asia Business Leader of Mercer HR Services, will lead an expanded team to meet the growing demand for total benefits outsourcing in Asia

HRmarketer.com Launches Online Community for Human Resource Suppliers
New site provides HR and employee benefit vendors with secure setting for networking opportunities, job listings and more

Ultimate Software Reports Q4, Year-End 2006 Financial Results
Record $8 Million in New Annual Recurring Revenues for Quarter, Record Total Revenue and Recurring Revenue Results for Quarter and Year

PreVisor’s Pre-employment Assessment Research Recognized at the 2007 Association of Test Publisher’s
PreVisor’s Computer Adapative Testing Research for pre-employment assessment is recognized at the 2007 Association of Test Publisher’s “Innovations in Testing” Conference, providing further testament to the industry thought leadership of PreVisor’s team of industrial-organizational scientists. This outstanding research and development work is the foundation on which PreVisor is building its “next generation” of computer adaptive testing capabilities. PreVisor’s new CAT technology will provide the most valid and predictive measure of a candidate’s skills available on the market.

Robin Ferguson Joins Arbita as Director Client Services and Media Solutions
Ferguson brings more than 10 years experience in client services and a special expertise with online recruiting strategies. He comes to Arbita from First Advantage (formerly TruStar Solutions) where he held several positions including Director of Client Services and Director of Recruiting Operations.

Exact Software Streamlines Human Resources Administration
New solution allows companies to cost-effectively roll out e-Synergy to the entire organization, empowering employees to manage HR information and requests

The Online 401(k) Launches Public Crusade to Spotlight Hidden 401(k)
Chief Executive cites high costs and lack of education as reason for campaign

SkillSoft’s Annual Perspectives 2007 Conference
2007 Conference Will Enable Leading Organizations to Unlock the Value of Learning

First Annual Bullhorn User Conference Held June 27-29, 2007
BULLHORN LIVE 2007 TO HELP STAFFING AND RECRUITING PROFESSIONALS CONNECT, SYNCRHONIZE AND PLACE JOB CANDIDATES FASTER

HRmarketer.com Launches Online Community for Human Resource Suppliers
New site provides HR and employee benefit vendors with secure setting for networking opportunities, job listings and more

Bullhorn.com Fosters a Community that Leverages Staffing and Recruiting
BULLHORN LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE AND ONLINE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION AMONG STAFFING AND RECRUITING PROFESSIONALS, DRIVING INDUSTRY GROWTH

IQNavigator Announces Record Year with growth in every dimension
Services Procurement Leader Increases Profitability, Attains 28th Straight Quarter of Revenue Growth

e-Learning Leader to Offer Online Training to Rural Ohioans
e-Learning courses from MindLeaders to be offered in rural Ohio areas as part of a partnership with Connecting Rural Ohio. Together, the two organizations plan to use e-Learning as a tool to prepare rural Ohioans for new career opportunities.

Knowledge Infusion Partners with Brandon Hall Research, Yahoo! and Health Net to Present Webinar
Knowledge Infusion will present with customers Yahoo! and Health Net on a webinar focused on managing talent through HR Technology. The event is being produced by Brandon Hall Research and takes place on February 20, 2007.

Valtera Welcomes Executive Assessment and Coaching Veteran to Thought Leadership Team
Renowned leadership talent consultant and assessment center pioneer Dr. Joel Moses joins Valtera

Pharmacy benefits consultancy also added industry-leading coalition for small/mid-sized employers
PSG Saves Employers and Health Plans Over $500 Million in Drug Spend in 2006, realizes significant growth

Sourcing the best e-business talent: a recruiter’s perspective
The rapid rise of e-business poses unique challenges for HR professionals seeking to increase the potency of their organizations’ on-line channels with the best talent.

Ultimate Software to Participate in the CIBC Human Capital Management Software 1-on-1 Conference
Business Editors/Software Writers/Human Resources Writers

News Release: Deploy Solutions User Conference Focuses on Aligning Talent with Business Goals
HR executives, market leaders gain valuable insight from talent management provider on hiring processes and technologies

Miles Properties Selects GeoLearning’s Hosted LMS Suite for 3-Year E-Learning Contract
Progressive real estate owner, operator and developer selects GeoExpress™ Rapid Launch LMS platform delivered Software as a Service.

Cytiva Responds to Canadian Privacy Concerns with New Canadian Data Centre
New Data Centre Helps Canadian Employers Comply With Privacy Laws and Addresses Concerns About the United States Patriot Act

PeopleFilter Technology Promotes Kevin Harrison to President
Harrison co-founded PeopleFilter Technology in 2000, and has been responsible for guiding the attainment of its short- and long-term financial and operational goals.

Company Promises to Deliver the "Cream” From 270 Job Boards
Protuo(TM) Offers Corporate HR Execs 40 to 70 Percent Savings Filling Vacancies and Relief From Resume Spamming

Cytiva Responds to Canadian Privacy Concerns
New data centre helps Canadian employers comply with privacy laws and addresses concerns about the United States Patriot Act.

PreVisor Continues Support of Human Capital Institute's "Financial Services" Learning Initiatives
HCI and PreVisor recognize that the financial industry has changed over the past several decades in both size and complexity in order to meet the requirements of more savvy and demanding individual and institutional investors. In addition, mergers & acquisitions, layers of regulation, and the potential for scandal have added to the industry's dynamics.

KnowledgePlanet Leads the Market in Collaborative Authoring With Firefly Publisher
With Firefly Publisher, KnowledgePlanet is the first company to introduce a Web-based collaborative authoring environment that enables globally dispersed teams of any skill set---authors, designers, subject matter experts, business sponsors and reviewers---to simultaneously create engaging, interactive eLearning in real-time.

Valtera Welcomes Executive Assessment and Coaching Veteran to Thought Leadership Team
Renowned leadership talent consultant and assessment center pioneer Dr. Joel Moses joins Valtera

Dental health and wellness firm helps employers preserve low-risk populations
As a media outlet that covers employee benefits, I thought you would be interested in information about our dental health risk assessment tool for employees that identifies oral signs and symptoms relating to chronic health problems. This assessment tool can help lower health care costs by preserving low-risk populations and funneling those at risk into wellness initiatives.

PreVisor Continues Support of Human Capital Institute's "Financial Services" Learning Initiatives
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and PreVisor, a leader in predictive employee selection, announced today that PreVisor has renewed its sponsorship of HCI's Financial Services education and research track.

Brandon Hall Research Kicks Off 2007 Excellence in Learning Awards Program
Brandon Hall announced the start of the 2007 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards program today.

Fight Against Tobacco Addiction Reached "Tipping Point" In The U.S. During 2006
Last year marked the tipping point in the fight against tobacco addiction according to Free & Clear®, a national leader in coaching-based tobacco dependence treatment. The United States now has more former smokers than current smokers. Further, over half of Americans now live in a city or state that is smoke-free. In 2006, seven states and 116 cities, including Washington, DC, enacted local smoke-free laws, bringing the total up to 22 states and 577 municipalities.

Capital H Group Adds to PeopleMatter Capabilities and Expands Geographic Coverage
Capital H Group continues to make investments in strategic hires and in capital equipment devoted to research and development, operations and customer support of its PeopleMatter talent management software solution, expanding its ability to market and support the product around the U.S.

New Job Search for New York City
A new source of NYC employment resources has launched which focuses exclusively on the NY region and features New York City job opportunities.

PreVisor Continues Support of Human Capital Institute's "Financial Services" Learning Initiatives
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and PreVisor, a leader in predictive employee selection, announced today that PreVisor has renewed its sponsorship of HCI's Financial Services education and research track. With the understanding that different industries often face unique human capital challenges, HCI is focusing its considerable thought resources on several industry-specific areas; financial services is one field of concentration.

Corporate Counseling Associates Rejects “Commoditized” Benefits in Favor of Performance-Based EAP
New programs and services focus on workforce productivity, align with companies’ strategic performance objectives

REL Announces Expanded Focus on Cash Flow;
Professional services firm REL has announced that it is formally expanding its consulting capabilities beyond working capital management to include a more comprehensive approach to help companies deliver cash flow improvements.

H&R Block Makes Recognition a Priority with the Help of Rideau Recognition Solutions Inc.
Placing a high value on its associates, H&R Block looks to Rideau to enhance recognition and reward programs.

EMERGE International Partners With Rada Advertising To Launch Brand Assessment Tool
EMERGE International, organizational culture experts, announced today it has partnered with Rada Advertising, Inc., a full-service recruitment communications agency, to launch the Brand Enhancer, an online employment brand and cultural assessment tool to clients nationwide.

Breaking News: Callidus Announces TrueComp Is SAP-Endorsed Business Solution
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Callidus Up on 4Q Profit, Sales Growth
Callidus' revenue grew 40 percent to $24 million, driven by a 50 percent increase in maintenance and security sales.

Callidus Software and CelFocus Accelerate Sales Performance and Enterprise Incentive Management
Callidus Software and CelFocus Accelerate Sales Performance and Enterprise Incentive Management for Worldwide Mobile Communications Market Strategic Alliance Provides Global Mobile Communications Companies with Industry-Leading Solutions

Callidus Software Announces Fourth Quarter 2006 Financial Results Conference Call
Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD - News), a leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced its participation in several upcoming financial conferences. Robert Youngjohns, president and CEO, and Ron Fior, senior vice president and CFO, are scheduled to present at the following conferences:

Excuse Me, Is This Rehab?
A six-term Senator makes awkward, insensitive, racial remarks. Where does he go? To rehab.

Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association Renews Exclusive Contract with Universal Screening
The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) Service Corporation - a subsidiary of AzHHA, Arizona's largest healthcare association - recently renewed its exclusive relationship with Universal Background Screening as part of its Preferred Vendor Program. Universal has more than 30 years of industry experience providing employers with a wide offering of pre-employment screening services. With more than 1,200 clients in 45 states, Universal specializes in providing uniquely designed pre-employment screening services to the healthcare industry.

PreVisor to be a Top Sponsor of Human Capital Institute's Second Annual National Summit
PreVisor is lending its support to what industry experts and senior executives are calling the most important human capital event of 2007.

WorkForce Software to Reduce Operating Costs for Carlisle Tire & Wheel
Carlisle Tire & Wheel Company Plans to Automate Workforce Management Operations with WorkForce’s EmpCenter Suite

VISANOW Recommends Preparing Now for Rapidly Approaching H-1B Visa Filing
With this Year's Cap Expected to be Met Even Earlier, Companies Should File Their Petitions on April 1

OVER 90% OF ORGANIZATIONS TODAY OFFER EMPLOYEES TUITION ASSISTANCE
Continuing education seen as a valuable tool in employee engagement, loyalty and retention.

Unique patent reflects lack of “lopsidedness” assessments in other executive development tools
The patent was awarded because no other leadership development tool uses pairs of opposite leadership behaviors (such as “Takes Charge” versus “Empowers”) and also assesses versatility and “lopsidedness” among the pairs.

RealLife HR’s Winter 2007 System Release Extends Configuration Options to Help HR Manage More
“At RealLife HR, we specialize in helping our clients simplify the management of complicated benefit programs,” says Gary Broache, RealLife HR’s president and CEO.

CollegeGrad.com Names Ernst & Young the Top Big Four Accounting Firm
College grad job seekers prefer Ernst & Young as their employer of choice among the Big Four accounting firms

Telect's Mexico Facility Achieves TL 9000 Certification
New Certification Representative of Company's Worldwide Commitment to High-Quality Products, Processes and People

UNITED STATES “DRUG CZAR” TO ADDRESS CANADIAN DRUG POLICY PROFESSIONALS
WILL DISCUSS U.S. SUCCESS REDUCING DRUG USE

MemorialCare Health Services Selects GeoLearning’s Hosted LMS Suite for 9,000 Learners
Innovative health system implements GeoMaestro™ on-demand LMS platform as part of 3-year managed learning services contract.

Latest Research from Kenexa Shows How One Size Doesn’t Fit All When it Comes to Employee Perception
Kenexa Research Institute Publishes 2006 Findings on Employee “Positiveness” Perceptions in Multi-National Organizations

LifeCare® Launches New Backup Care ConnectionSM Program
LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that it has launched a new Backup Care ConnectionSM program for organizations that want to take the next step in providing employees and members with resources to help them better manage their busy lives.

Three Critical Factors in Preventing Employee Turnover Discussed in Upcoming Morehead Webcast
New retention strategy shifts the focus from why employees leave to why they stay

Ability Online Celebrates 15 years with its Volunteers, Sponsors and Patrons
Ability Online holds its annual Recognition Evening and welcomes two new Patrons to the organization

Skills To Becoming The Most Effective Listener
It is said that more than 60% of all problems that exist among people, and within businesses is a result of faulty communication. Keith Rosen has tips on how to lend your best ear.

Strengthening the Critical Core:Tapping the Potential of Middle Managers to Achieve High Performance
A recent survey conducted by Accenture a survey of nearly 1,500 middle managers in the U.S., parts of Europe and countries in Asia, it found that most middle managers are feeling the stresses of heavy workloads.

UPCOMING TROVIX WEBINAR WILL EXPLORE INNOVATIVE INTERNET RECRUITING STRATEGIES
Shally Steckerl to Discuss the Importance of Forward-Thinking Recruiting

Three Critical Factors in Preventing Employee Turnover Discussed in Upcoming Morehead Webcast
New retention strategy shifts the focus from why employees leave to why they stay.

Over 90% Of Organizations Today Offer Employees Tuition Assistance
Continuing education seen as a valuable tool in employee engagement, loyalty and retention.

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