LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR IHRIM’S 2009 CONFERENCE & TECHNOLOGY EXPODiscover real-world solutions, timely ideas and innovative perspectives from human resources (HR) and HR information management’s sharpest minds at the International Association for Human Resources Information Management’s (IHRIM) 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition.
Tips on Managing Compensation in a DownturnNew KnowledgePay checklist helps decision-makers position companies to succeed when economy improves
New web site on dental as part of health care reformNew Delta Dental Web Site Educates Americans
on Dental as a Part of Health Care Reform
Authentic Conversations: Moving from Manipulation to Truth and Commitment - 600 Word ReviewAuthentic Conversations show the way to change the ways in which you communicate with both your peers and your subordinates at work. Functional and ordinary conversations can lead to a workforce that is engaged and energized, or to one that is alienated and uninspired. Find out more. Read this review.
Authentic Conversations: Moving from Manipulation to Truth and Commitment - 300 Word ReviewAuthentic Conversations show the way to change the ways in which you communicate with both your peers and your subordinates at work. Functional and ordinary conversations can lead to a workforce that is engaged and energized, or to one that is alienated and uninspired. Find out more. Read this review.
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Driving Employee Engagement Through CoachingEmployee engagement is good for retaining good employees, increasing customer satisfaction, and ultimately increasing profits. In First Break all the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently, Marcus Buckingham describes the factors which lead to an effective workplace and concludes that an employee’s manager, not the company, is the critical link to employee engagement.
The impact of the ARRA COBRA Subsidy on Domestic Partner and Same-Sex Spouse BenefitsTRI-AD's COBRA department has been receiving questions on how the COBRA subsidy applies to qualified beneficiaries who have a domestic partner or same-sex spouse. We have written an article that addresses this in detail, including examples of what amount is subsidy-eligible and what is not. Read the article at https://www.tri-ad.com/clients/dp_cobra_sub.aspx
Global Leaders Need a Different Way of Being SmartIs there such a thing as a “global leader?” If there is, what characteristics do they exhibit? How do we identify them? How do we feed and nourish their development? How can I develop my personal profile as a “global leader”?
Lessons from Cultural Perspectives: FatalismFatalism is not always such a bad trait. Maybe, in these difficult times, we can learn
something from our friends whose cultures are more fatalistic - they can give us a different,
maybe more useful perspective, and a way of maintaining our peace of mind as we deal with
difficult times.
The Power of Social Networking in a RecessionIn recessionary times it is very smart to stay in touch with as many social and professional contacts as possible. Reinforcing the connections with the people you work with and improving your ability to stay in touch with and expand your “network” of contacts, is a great way to join - or use - the digital revolution...
Despite Recession, Most Companies Not Making Changes to SeveranceA recent Right Management study has found that presently many organizations have no plans to change their severance policies.
Adviser to Fortune 500 Companies Shares Three Steps to Take During This Recession Dr. William Guillory, renowned expert in leadership, diversity and creativity launches "Leading During Turbulent Times--The FuturePerfect Leadership Model," a course for innovative companies and organizations that are remaking themselves.
Recruiting Pods: Customized Podcasts For Recruitment AgenciesThe recession has hit the recruiting industry especially hard. With fewer job listings and intense competition, recruiting firms need to standout more than ever before. Recruiting Pods offers a rich media podcast service to help recruiters gain competitive advantage.
HRmarketer.com Unveils New SEO Center for Human Resource SuppliersHRmarketer partners with ZoomRank, a web-based service that monitors search engine rankings; service will help suppliers track rankings and optimize visibility campaigns
Innovative Team-Building Day is Business HeavenPositive Approach has won acclaim from prestigious companies for their new "Apprentice Day", a unique team-building day. This pioneering approach to team-building helps develop real business skills.
Engaging Employees Tops Leadership Priorities in Tough TimesRight Management shares results of a recent poll that looked at the most important leadership practices of some organizations to achieve business goals.
Scottsdale, AZ company obtains performance assessment certificationVanderzee & Associates, Inc. - Executive Search is now certified to administer the TAIS performance assessment. This cutting-edge, on-line performance measurement tool serves corporate clients in the areas of recruitment, selection, coaching and teambuilding.
Huthwaite Announces New Integrated Learning Experience, SPIN 2.0 and Coaching SPIN 2.0Huthwaite is proud to announce the release of SPIN® 2.0 - the evolution of selling and the new Integrated Learning Experience. For more than 30 years the original SPIN Selling has been a powerful engine for sales performance improvement in Fortune 50 companies and organizations of all sizes across the globe and the new SPIN 2.0 builds upon this proven, time-tested model.
True to Our SoulsLife is a limited time offer. Too often our "dash" becomes a mad dash. We rush around trying to do and have it all. We become human doings rather than human beings. Jim Clemmer shares more on how to be true to our souls.
iCIMS Sponsored Webinar to Cover Effective Approaches for Measuring & Justifying Recruiting CapitaliCIMS and Recruiting Trends.com to offer complimentary webinar on April 14th, 1:00 pm (ET) on utilizing benchmarks, analytics, and metrics to prove the effectiveness of Recruiting Programs
Walton Management Services to Host Webinar on Economic Stimulus and Business Tax CreditsWebinar will give legislative update on expanded federal and state tax credit categories for businesses, based on newly-passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Morehead Presents Webinar on "He Said...She Said: How Gender Differences Impact Physician EngagementThis is Part II of II Part Webinar Series on "How Generation and Gender Impact Physician Engagement"
Knewton Raises $6 Million Round Of Funding Led By Bessemer Venture Partners and Accel PartnersSeries B Financing Fuels Market Expansion to Meet Growing Demand for Adaptive Learning Engine and Online Test Prep Services
MyExpertSolution Announces Partnership with My Wellchoice+MyExpertSolution announced today a partnership with My Wellchoice+, a leading provider of wellness programs to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide.
S2Verify LLC, the New Process Innovator in Employment ScreeningS2Verify Applies its Innovative and Proprietary Actionable Screening Intelligence (ASI) Technology to a Rapidly-Emerging, Highly Under-Served Market - Tenant Screening.
New service, Fed Job Site, Provides Guidance for Applying for Federal JobsFed Job Site offers counseling for translating civilian resumes to federal resumes and the process of applying for federal jobs. The services include a web based seminar, Applying for a Federal Job, on the basics of the application process plus multiple levels of customized individual support depending upon the applicant's needs. See FedJobSite.com for details.
Intelius Screening Solutions Partners with eScreen to Deliver Pre-Integrated Drug Screening SolutionTurn-key solution eliminates paper and administration of a traditional drug testing program.
Survey Underscores Importance of Keeping Higher Education AffordableResults of a major nationwide survey examining the effect of the recession on adult learners underscore the importance of keeping higher education tuition affordable, and reinforce American Public University System's (APUS) focus on offering high-value, career-relevant, online degree programs, APUS President Wallace E. Boston, Jr. said today.
How Does A Tennis Ball Know That You Will Follow Through on Your Swing?The Invisible Power of Positive Intent!
By: Susan Reece, PhD and Andrea Chilcote
When my tennis coach tells me that I didn’t follow through on my swing, I ask myself how the ball “knows.” The trajectory of the ball is influenced by all of the nuances of my stance, approach, contact and follow through because they are all connected in one fluid motion. Similarly, each interaction we engage in is influenced by the nuances of our facial expression, body language and verbal tone as well as the words we choose. Those subtle and powerful conveyors of meaning are a result of the intention with which we approach the interaction, as well as the intention we presume the other person brings to the party.
Conenza Launches Corporate Social Networking Pilot Program Enabling Global 2000 companies to quickly and cost-effectively prove the value of a corporate social network
Locum Tenens Network joins National Association of Locum Tenens OrganizationsLocumTenensNetwork.com announced today that it has joined the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO).
Findley Davies announces the launch of www.hrjourney.comFindley Davies is proud to announce the launch of www.hrjourney.com, a new web destination for HR professionals interested in navigating the HR Transformation landscape, sharing their journey with others, and learning from our consultants and other HR professionals. HRJourney.com is a supplemental website to Findley Davies’ corporate website, www.findleydavies.com.
Prescription Solutions Provides Innovative Real-Time, Multi-Provider and Multi-Pharmacy InterventionPrescription Solutions Provides Innovative Real-Time, Multi-Provider and
Multi-Pharmacy Intervention Program to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions
Silver award-winning program also identified six most prevalent drug interactions and
resolved potential problems for 40% of program participants
UltiPro® Helps HR Departments Increase Efficiencies and Reduce Costs by "Going Green"Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced that three of its customers—National Life Group, the San Diego Convention Center, and Scottsdale Healthcare—are realizing business and environmental benefits with UltiPro’s human capital management (HCM) solution, Web-based employee self-service, talent management, and benefits enrollment functionality.
Decision Toolboxs CEO Identifies Critical Talent Management Strategies at Womens Business SymposiumKim Shepherd, panelist at Comerica Bank’s 3rd Annual Women’s Business Symposium, spoke to over one hundred professional business women and women business owners on strategies to fight fear, build employee engagement, retain key talent, and enhance corporate culture.
HCI Announces Upcoming Conferences in San Francisco and BostonHuman Capital Institute Announces Upcoming Conferences:
Strategic Talent Acquisition in San Francisco and Workforce Planning in Boston
Events to Draw Nationwide Audience of Talent Management Professionals
Unum Maintains Market Leadership in Group Long Term CareUnum (NYSE:UNM) maintained its market leadership in cases and employees covered by its group long term care product in 2008, noting gains among existing customers who either expanded coverage to more employees or increased the benefit amount. The industry as a whole saw benefit increases to existing plans more than double in 2008, according to annual sales research from LIMRA.
Adicio and High Gear Media Sign Content Syndication AgreementAdicio Inc., the leading provider of interactive classified advertising software solutions for media companies, today announced that it has signed a content syndication agreement with High Gear Media and its network of owned-and-operated websites targeting car-buying audiences.
The Training Associates Becomes Certified Member of WBENCLeading Trainer Consultants and Solutions Company Looks to Expand Global Partnerships
TalentDrive Releases 2009 Recruiting Analysis Video Are You Ready? TalentDrive today released an innovative look at the recruitment market in 2009 in the form of a dynamic video titled “Are You Ready?”.
Tips for HR to Manage an Overload of Resumes and Avoid Legal Issues The current resume overload is advantageous because many top-quality candidates have returned to the job market. However, there are also many unqualified candidates flooding the market with their resumes. How should HR deal with the practical and legal issues of receiving such an overwhelming onslaught of resumes? M. Lee Smith shares this report.
Transforming Conflict: Replacing Blaming “You”s with Tactfully Assertive “I”sIn conflict situations, the most effective communication invariably blends both head and heart. The Stress Doctor, Mark Gorkin is "in" and explains more.
Employee Communication: 6 Steps to Communicate ChangeEmployee communication strategies must engage, not just inform. Marcia Xenitelis explains.
New Hire Action Plans for Employers & EmployeesTraditionally, an action plan maps out steps that an employee will take to achieve goals that will assist them in their growth and development in a company or industry. I propose to you, that action plans be implemented for all major company tasks, i.e. hiring, marketing, training, product development, and the list goes on.
Recession... What Can Employees Do?A lot of people are feeling out of control in the work place these days. Rumors abound, and most of them are reinforcing our private fears of lay-offs, pay cuts, and subsequent financial ruin. What’s an employee to do?
The Six Biggest Applicant Lies!Truth About Hiring Millennials and Generation XersDoes it really matter how young or old a job candidate is or does it matter how productive he/she could be? Dr. Michael Mercer explains more.
SilkRoad technology Supports ResumePal Universal Job Application StandardWorks Seamlessly with Market-Leading Recruiting Management System OpenHire
Test Your Knowledge of Canada by Playing YES! LoonLounge.com introduces a new way to study for the Canadian Citizenship test, fun trivia for Canadian citizens!
Hogan Assessment Systems Launches New BrandHogan Assessment Systems today unveiled a sweeping transformation of its corporate identity and product line up. Hogan’s new charismatic brand is a representation of the company’s innovative ideas and masterfully-designed products and services.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Job Hunting for The RustyMany job hunters today haven't had to update their resumes in years. Times have changed when it comes to searching for a job. Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
ERC Dataplus Promotes Two Current Senior Executives To New PositionsERC Dataplus, a leading human resource technology company, today announced that Peter Clarke has been appointed President and COO and Carla Knoll was made Executive Vice President, Channel Management.
ICon Launches Educational Video on 1099 Compliance FactoidsICon Professional Services, a national company specializing in workforce compliance, announced today the launch of an educational "Did you Know" video to bring awareness to the risks associated with the misclassification of independent contractors.
'Recruiting Makeover' Contest Launches at TAPC ConferenceWin a $50,000 Complete Business Renovation
CheckPoint HR Benefits Group Celebrates National Employee Benefits DayIn celebration of National Employee Benefits Day, CheckPoint HR Benefits Group today has announced a new division focused on retirement and 401K benefits.
Ergonomics: Safety or Wellness Issue?This is an article I wrote for the wellness newsletter of a health related non-profit.
New Online ABA Resource Helps Lawyers Survive Tough EconomyEconomic Recovery Resources Web Portal Offers Assistance to Legal Professionals
Early College High Schools Provide Bold Solution to Educating Every StudentWeek of May 4-10 Celebrates Success of 200 Schools in National Program - "In a global economy where the most valuable skill you can sell is your knowledge, a good education is no longer just a pathway to opportunity, it is a prerequisite." -- President Barack Obama
'Land a Tech Job' with GigFish, a New Online Job Site for the High-tech SectorDespite the economic downtown, the demand for high-tech jobs continues to remain positive. GigFish hopes to meet this demand with their new, low-cost online job site for the high-tech sector.
Unique Service Offers Live Online Job Assistance During Tough Economic Times Brainfuse.com brings its online expertise in educational assistance programs to job seekers with its new JobNow job assistance service.
Chief Operating Officer of PDRI, a PreVisor Company, Presented with SIOP AwardElaine D. Pulakos, Ph.D. honored at 24th Annual Conference in New Orleans, and releases new book on performance management.
General Counsel and Law Industry Insiders Chronicle Rapidly Changing Legal Services IndustryNew book outlines how entrepreneurs are unbundling services to respond to corporate cost-reduction mandates; 19 interviews included
Home of HometownQuotes Makes BusinessWeek's List of Cities to Launch Startups BusinessWeek editors name Franklin, TN among top 50 small U.S. cities to start a business
LocumTenens.com Names Kevin Weeks as Vice President, MarketingLocumTenens.com has named veteran healthcare executive Kevin Weeks as the company's new Vice President of Marketing.
CentraState Healthcare Recognized for Talent Management Practices in NewAttains Significant Savings, Employer of Choice Status, Accreditation
Compliance with Halogen System
Workscape Benefits Expert to Present at IHRIMWorkscape Benefits Expert to Present
How Best-of-Breed Benefits Administration Solutions Extend ERP Applications at IHRIM Conference
Business Focus for 2009; A LinkedIn.com PollWhere are organizations focusing their efforts in these challenging times? Are we focusing our efforts to enhancing operations or to develop talent? Are we just trying to survive or do we want to succeed?
Workers Compensation Expert Says NY Times Articles Neglect the Other VictimCEO of consulting firm Compensation Refund Co. says Times series on Workers Compensation overlooks victimized employers--who bear the brunt of Workers' Compensation fraud and abuse. The firm recovers overpayments for employers who are routinely overcharged.
Are you concerned about the extension in flexible working rights? The 2003 law enabling parents and carers of children under 6 and disabled children up to 18 is being extended to include all parents and carers of children up to 16 effective April 6 2009. Employers should see this as an opportunity not a threat as flexibility, managed within a clear structure can increase productivity and reduce costs.
Best Practices for HR in a Down EconomyFindley Davies is committed to helping our clients and contacts navigate the recession and respond to the overwhelming amount of information being distributed on changes in legislation and effects of the recession on area businesses. In response, Findley Davies has developed Best
Practices for HR in a Down Economy.
Upcoming IAPP Conference to Feature Presentation by CyberShift Executive on Mobile Expense Upcoming IAPP Conference to Feature Presentation by CyberShift Executive on Mobile Expense Management
IHRIM Offers Free Webinar Playback for Job SeekersDue to the popularity of the International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM) webinar, Where Do I Go from Here? Job Hunting in a Volatile Economy, the association is offering a free playback to job seekers through May 29, given the continuing volatility of the economy.
SkillSoft Draws High Marks for Customer SatisfactionTNS Survey Shows 9 out of 10 Customers Willing to act as Reference for SkillSoft
Outright.com Teams Up With oDesk.com, Millions of Self-Employed to Save Time (And Money!)The Only Free Online Bookkeeping Resource for the Self-Employed Partners with Marketplace for Online Workteams to Make Running Your Own Business Easier
ProSourcEXP.com Created To Help Experienced Professionals Seeking Temporary WorkInstead of competing with other experienced professionals who are looking for jobs, Anne Ide is helping the competition find jobs.
Companies Continue to Look to India for Reduced Operating Costs During RecessionIndia continues to offer lower wages and reduced operating costs and that means many foreign organizations are continuing to outsource to India despite a recession. Pacific Bridge shares more.
Can You Still be Trusted?Do most people in your organization trust you as a leader? Bryn Meredith explains more.
Become a Vulnerable LeaderShould leaders show their vulnerable side to employees? Keith Rosen shares some answers.
A Manager’s Guide to Coaching - 600 Word ReviewA Manager’s Guide to Coaching operates under the premise that without engaging employees on a human level which responds to a coach’s leadership, workplace production and satisfaction are inhibited to the point of futility. The costs of recruiting and replacing employees and lost productivity during the hiring process further underscore the benefits of maximizing the skills and talents of all employees. Find out more. Read this review.
A Manager’s Guide to Coaching - 300 Word ReviewA Manager’s Guide to Coaching operates under the premise that without engaging employees on a human level which responds to a coach’s leadership, workplace production and satisfaction are inhibited to the point of futility. The costs of recruiting and replacing employees and lost productivity during the hiring process further underscore the benefits of maximizing the skills and talents of all employees. Find out more. Read this review.
SkillSoft Gets High Marks for Customer Satisfaction TNS Survey Shows 9 out of 10 Customers Willing to act as Reference for SkillSoft
SumTotal Comments on Vista Equity Partners FilingSumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMT), the market leader and a global provider of talent development solutions, today acknowledged that it has received a proposal from Vista Equity Partners to acquire the Company for $3.25 per share in cash.
ERC DATAPLUS PROMOTES TWO CURRENT SENIOR EXECUTIVES TO NEW POSITIONSERC Dataplus, a leading human resource technology company, today announced that Peter Clarke has been appointed President and COO and Carla Knoll was made Executive Vice President, Channel Management.
NAPPS to Certify America's Pet Sitters The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) has announced the launching of a new nationwide certification program for the country's professional pet sitters.
Employee Self-Service in the Application PortfolioTechnological changes have conditioned people of all walks of life to the online environment as a resource for shopping, banking, job hunting and more. Online applications are now considered to be required for businesses to reach their customers and to support their employees.
Employee Self-Service (ESS) applications represent another step forward in the evolving internet-based services providing employees with access to information and company communications.
LBi Software Selected for a Third Presentation at Collaborate '09LBi Software to host sessions for OAUG and Quest. LBi is scheduled to present Session #1287 "Using Bolt-On Applications to Improve Employee Self-Service and Employee Satisfaction" detailing how to successfully implement 3rd party applications using PeopleSoft approved methodologies.
More Change Demands More LeadershipOrganizations need a strong culture to weather the current economic storm. As Jim Clemmer explains, at the heart of every strong organization is a strong leader.
JWT Inside Wins Three Interactive Advertising Competition Awards JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading employment advertising and internal communications agencies, has won three out of the top six employment category awards at the 2009 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC).
Palladian Resume Writer Completes CertificationProfessional Resume Writer Diana Holter received her Certified Professional Resume Writer designation
"HR Professionals Don't Have What it Takes"Ascent builds capacity to improve business results in hard times
Worksite Wellness and Public Health ServicesThis unpublished paper looks at how worksite wellness meshes with the 10 essential services of public health model.
ASHA Among First Organizations To Win EcoLeadership AwardASHA Among First Organizations To Win EcoLeadership Award
Association Also Wins Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval For 10th Straight Year And Third Straight Health & Wellness Trailblazer Award
AESC LAUNCHES SURVEY ON SENIOR EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT IN 2009The Association of Executive Search Consultants today launched its 4th annual survey of corporate HR professionals on the topic of senior executive recruitment in 2009. The survey covers the war for executive talent, the use of internal executive search and external recruiting partners, and criteria and metrics used in selecting search firm partners.
Consistent Growth Leads to Expansion of Atrion's Global Organization and Delivery CapacityAtrion augments its product development, regulatory services and marketing staff by 20% following a consistent double-digit growth rate of its enterprise and mid-market customer base. The expansion will enable Atrion to support the increasing global demand for its Product Compliance Solutions.
Recent Graduates Finding BioTech & Pharmaceutical Jobs Easier Than Ever With CampusRXBioCampusCareerCenter.com, the nation's leading campus recruitment company, has announced the official launch of CampusRXBio . The new website is designed for students, recent graduates, and alumni interested in exploring a career in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries. With the recent growth in these industries, more and more people are considering a career in these exciting new fields and are choosing CampusRXBio as their employment gateway. "CampusRXBio offers more than just research jobs, but thousands of positions in non-technical roles like marketing, sales, accounting finance, and human resources" says CEO & Founder, Matt Casey. "Many job seekers come from a scientific background with degrees in fields like chemistry or biology , but others are simply recent grads looking to become involved in these exciting new industries."
JWT INSIDE Wins Silver ADDY® Award For First-Ever National U.S. Border Patrol Television SpotJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading employment advertising and internal communications agencies, was recognized at the world's largest advertising competition with a Silver ADDY® Award in the National/Regional Television category for its :30 spot developed for U.S. Border Patrol.
Social Security Disability Applicants' Wait for Benefits Continues SSDI wait times still reaching multi-year mark for many claimants; Allsup provides help to claimants who are going it alone
Infohrm Claims Workforce Planning Leadership Crown Against Leading CompetitorsHRchitect “Beauty Pageant” Demonstrates How Infohrm Solves Organizations’ Workforce Planning Challenges