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Arbita Partners With Broadlook Technologies
Combination of Broadlook Software and Arbita Services Yields Sourcing Juggernaut

Ascentis Names HRMS Solutions Partner of the Year For the Third Consecutive Year
Ascentis Corporation, a market leader in easy-to-use human resource management systems and web-based payroll solutions, announced that HRMS Solutions, Inc. has been named Partner of the Year for the third consecutive year.

AdvanceMentoring Creates Free Matching Service for Mentors and Mentees
AdvanceMentoring's first offering connects people seeking to further their careers and entrepreneurs looking to improve their business prospects with experienced industry experts.

Advance Internet Launches HireBioMedical.com
Advance Internet introduces HireBioMedical.com, an employment Web site dedicated to helping employers in the Pharmaceutical, BioTechnology and BioMedical industries find the critical talent needed for their businesses to thrive.

The MedZilla Report: Febraury 2009 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/Health
After the flood of layoffs in health care in January, the industry seems to have taken a deep breath and a step back, getting back on track and creating 27,000 new jobs. Health care job cuts that were announced were mostly due to the overall economic difficulty facing the United States.

National Wholesaler Enhances Human Capital Management with UltiPro® Workplace
Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced that Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing, a wholesale provider of satellite television accessories, is maximizing the effectiveness of its HR programs with UltiPro Workplace’s Web-based human capital management (HCM) functionality.

Play to Win
Engaged employees are more profitable and more likely to stay with an organization. Jim Shaffer shares more.

Great Managers = Great Organisation ( 7 Habits for Managers Workshop)
Dear Members, Greetings!!!! Franklin Covey is the world’s largest training & leadership development organization inspired by Dr Stephen R Covey. The author of the global best selling business book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Mangers Workshop on 17th – 18th April 09 in Hyderabad. & 24th – 25th April 09 in Bangalore The 7Habits for Managers is a unique, new approach to management development that helps your management team move from getting good results to getting great and enduring results. This workshop which focuses exclusively on management applications of the 7 habits, giving Managers the tools to take initiative, resolve conflicts and unleash the talents and passions of their teams. It is an intensive application-oriented learning experience that focuses on the fundamentals of great leadership. This workshop gives new and experienced managers a set of tools that will help them meet all of today’s management challenges, including: • Conflict resolution • Prioritization •  Performance management •  Accountability and trust •  Execution •  Collaboration •  Team and employee development For more details please feel free to mail [at] kiranmai[at]franklincoveysouthasia.com Thanks & Regards, Kiranmayi

HubSpot Selects Jobvite to Power Social Recruiting
eRecruitment technology enables HubSpot to leverage social networking and referrals to find new hires

CORT Extends Touring Services to Include Destination Support Services
From Social Security Cards to Bank Accounts and Driver’s Licenses, CORT Helps International Transferees Settle into U.S. Communities

Contractors Turn to Advanced Workforce Management Solutions
IES Builds Increased Client Satisfaction With SaaS.com Partnership

HODES IQ SEES INCREASED ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH AND GROWTH
Company welcomes human capital expert to its team; Experiences 16 consecutive quarters of growth

Opinion Letters on Compensation Paid by Charities
The Boards of many charities are now requesting opinion letters addressing the reasonableness of compensation amounts they pay to key employees. To provide protection from the 10% excise tax under Code section 4958, an opinion letter must meet certain strict requirements.

Form 941 Deadline Is Approaching Fast, Use A Payroll Software And Avoid Penalties
According to the IRS instructions of form 941 (Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return), if you are an employer then you need to use this payroll form to report the following amounts: Wages you have paid; Tips your employees have received; Federal income tax you withheld; Both the employer’s and the employee’s share of social security and Medicare taxes. Current quarter’s adjustments to social security and Medicare taxes for fractions of cents, sick pay, tips, and group-term life insurance; Advance earned income tax credit (EIC) payments and Credit for COBRA premium assistance payments.

Under-Used Work Sharing Program Could Help Curb Rising Layoffs
Only 17 States in the US have work share programs, of these states, many have see a spike in the use of those programs.

Organizations Fail to Manage Cross-Cultural Conversations
Few companies have prepared leaders to deal with cross-cultural conversations within their organizations. Career Innovation shares its study.

Passing the Leadership Torch
Corporate mentoring can be the best way to maintain consistency in a business. Cecile Peterkin explains.

Most Executives Are Not Prepared to Reorganize and Recover From the Economy
Many organizations have already felt the sting of the waning economy. While most organizations have plans to deal with economic shortfalls, many have not considered what to do when the economy changes for the better.

Employer’s Right to Settle Disputed Claims with Individual Employees Affirmed
The California Court of Appeal recently affirmed an employer’s right to settle, pre-certification, an individual putative class member’s disputed wage claims without the consent or involvement of class counsel. In Chindarah v. Pick-Up Stix, the appellate court affirmed the trial court’s order that enforced the settlement and release agreements signed by more than 200 putative class members (many of whom later joined the lawsuit as named plaintiffs) and granted summary judgment for the company on those plaintiffs’ wage claims. Littler Mendelson shares more.

Important Questions to Ask in Assessing HR Technology
Benefits management technology is no longer a “nice to have,” but a necessity to help HR manage a sea of information, and the money spent on plans, as it faces limited resources and constantly changing data. But what is the right technology? Art Brooks has some answers.

Workplace Risk Management & The Global Financial Crisis
In light of the recent global economic turmoil and uncertainty, it has become apparent, by way of several personal anecdotal examples of HR Managers/L & D Professionals, intimating that spending on Risk Management, OHS & Soft Skills programs will be curbed

Accurate Background Finalizes Another Strategic Partnership
Accurate Background Partners with VISANOW to Provide Global Immigration Services to its Customer Base

Accurate Background Partners with VISANOW to Provide Global Immigration Services
Accurate Background, Inc., a nationwide background screening company, announced today a strategic partnership with VISANOW.

Those Who Teach, Learn
Recent research shows that learning and knowledge development do not occur only on the end of those receiving services from the education industry; they happen to those working within the field, as well.

Poll on Obama Shows Hope for Engagement
A recent online poll measuring people's confidence in Obama's ability to bring about economic progress showed results that may be beneficial for organizations' futures.

'Get Hired' Boot Camp in Atlanta: Careers in Massage Therapy and Other Fields
An all-star cast of career experts and local employers is making the March 31 'Get Hired' Career Boot Camp a major event for Atlanta -- and careers in massage therapy will have a prominent place at the gathering. Two acclaimed institutions -- the Atlanta School of Massage and the Atlanta Institute of Aesthetics -- will be on hand to counsel the participants in Atlanta on spa careers and massage therapy openings.

Vaughn, Bowden & Wooten Law Firm Moves to Historic Building in Downtown Gulfport
Local firm comprised of Mississippi natives saves and renovates Aubert Motors building, constructed in 1915, as rebuilding of Gulfport's downtown business district takes major step forward.

Joan Lloyd`s HR Words of Advice: Flex Policy Isn’t Very Flexible
An honest employee asks to take part in a flexible work schedule instituted by her organization, but what she finds is the flexibility is not part of the equation. Joan Lloyd shares her advice.

Is Your Company’s 401(k) as Green as its Projects?
Minimal water use. Check! Wide views of the skies. Check! Use of pest-resistant native plants that will encourage a range of wildlife visitors. Check! 401(k) retirement program with funds invested in environmentally responsible options. What? Rob Thomas explains.

Get the best out of your personnel at the European Training & Development Summit 2009 in Barcelona
Join our expert faculty at the ETD.09 for an informative learning experience and acquire the knowledge and tools - fundamentals for the implementation of the latest HR Strategies- which will prove a vital knowledge for your organisations’ future business performance and success.

The Three Laws of Performance - 600 Word Review
The Three Laws of Performance is not about change management. It is about rewriting the future, solving problems, and achieving breakthrough performance. When the Three Laws are applied to situations, performance transforms to a level far beyond what most people think is possible. Find out more. Read this review.

The Three Laws of Performance - 300 Word Review
The Three Laws of Performance is not about change management. It is about rewriting the future, solving problems, and achieving breakthrough performance. When the Three Laws are applied to situations, performance transforms to a level far beyond what most people think is possible. Find out more. Read this review.

The Three Laws of Performance - Summary
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The Three Laws of Performance
Enjoy this complete review of The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life.

Transforming HR and IT from “Wayward Children” to Drivers of Business Success
It is my belief that sound human resource (HR) and information technology (IT) practices are capable of driving organizational success. Yet my observation and experience indicate that far too many HR and IT departments do not even come close to realizing this capability. To the contrary, both areas often are viewed internally as obstacles to individual and organizational success that divert scarce resources from areas that do the “real” work. My contention is that organization executives enable mediocre performance by failing to challenge HR and IT to live up to their respective potential. Actively and passively, intentionally and unintentionally, consciously and unconsciously, they enable behavior and results that they refuse to accept from other functional areas. Though others, including HR and IT professionals and academics, certainly can “claim” a share of the blame, the top decision-makers are the ones who consistently have tolerated behavior and results that fall far short of the mark.

New Tools to Find Prime Job Candidates
How to use Web 2.0 websites to get to know prospects before you make an offer.

Maximize Your Return on Training


Executive Recruiters Teach Job Interview Prep System In New Book
In a tough economy, job seekers need solid interview skills to make a good impression. A new book, by executive recruiting firm owners Gary Capone and Mark Henderson, shows how to outpace the competition in an interview.

The Training Associates Named To Prestigious List of Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies
The Training Associates Named To Prestigious List of Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies by Training Industry.com

New Study Shows Organizations Set Low Expectations for Employee Performance
Managers currently identify a small percentage of their workforce as performing at “go-to” levels on a consistent basis, according to the “Talent Development Issues” study conducted by Novations Group Inc (www.novations.com). At a time when organizations are struggling to “do more with less”, the study revealed a discrepancy between leadership expectations and management behavior.

HR Executives Report Job Cuts to Increase; Stress the Importance of Keeping the Door Open
HR professionals cite alumni social networks as top solution to stay in touch with former employees

SHL Launches Dependability and Safety Assessment for Screening Candidates
Tool Can Predict Candidates’ Likelihood of Absenteeism, Proneness to Accidents

Saving And Creating Productive Jobs Remain Priority For Regaining Growth
Economic growth can be directly linked to productivity, according to a Conference Board report.

CollegeRecruiter.com Founder Followed by Twitter's New Partner, ExecTweets
CollegeRecruiter.com announced today that its founder, Steven Rothberg, is amongst the first business executives to be included in ExecTweets, a new third-party service that helps Twitter monetize and turn its huge amount of data into something useful for business users.

8 Software Vendors Achieve Surescripts Advanced Certification Status
SURESCRIPTS ANNOUNCES THAT EIGHT SOFTWARE VENDORS HAVE ACHIEVED ADVANCED CERTIFICATION STATUS FOR E-PRESCRIBING Medicare Incentives Drive New Focus on Software That Gives Prescribers Electronic Access to Prescription Benefit, Prescription History and Prescription Routing

Pacific Timesheet Announces Leave/Holiday Enhancements
Unlimited Number of Time Off Requests are supported

Interaction Associates Develops Facilitation Skills for Junior League of Plano
Interaction Associates, known for its innovative leadership and executive development programs for business leaders, has partnered with the Junior League of Plano to bring its renowned Essential Facilitation® program to Junior League members. The Junior League chapter subsequently received the 2008 Junior League Leadership Development Award and $10,000 for its Facilitation Services Training Program, which addresses a need in the community for trained facilitators.

Stimulus-Related Restrictions Not To Impact 2010 Quota H-1B Filing
The Employ American Workers Act (EAWA) puts restrictions on potential H-1B employers who have received the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) funds. Philadelphia, PA-based immigration attorney Morley J. Nair believes that such restrictions will not have any added impact on the number of H-1B petitions for the Fiscal Year 2010, the filing for which opens on April 1.

iCIMS Surpasses 700 Client Milestone
Software-as-a-Service Provider Adds H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), Zipcar, Baptist Memorial Health Care as New Clients; Secures Top 3 Spot Behind Taleo (NASDAQ: TLEO) and Kenexa (NASDAQ: KNXA)

CERTPOINT’s Content Solutions Group Manger to Present at the American Educational Research Meeting
CERTPOINT’s Content Solutions Group Manger to Present at the American Educational Research Association’s 2009 Annual Meeting. Dr.Um to present paper on Cognitive Processes in a Multi-Learning World.

Newton, Inc. Launches Their Next-Generation Online Recruiting Software
A new breed of applicant management and recruiting software aims to shake up the human resources field. Newton, a new web-based hiring software application, launches with the intent of simplifying the hiring process and increasing collaboration between hiring manager and recruiters. Incorporating Web 2.0 design principles and 5 years of hands on development by recruiters, Newton's recruiting software is guaranteed to increase productivity.

NAPPS Reports Large Increase In Membership Enrollments During a Tough Economy
New pet sitters are not alone with the presence of pet sitting member associations such as the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters.

TempWorks Time Clock Improves Profit at Penmac Personnel Services
Penmac Personnel Services utilizes TempWorks Time Clock, for real-time, integrated workforce management.

Tax Defense Network Job Fair, Looking to Hire 150 Professionals
Tax Defense Network launches Job Fair in Jacksonville Florida to meet high demands. Tax Defense Network is looking bring jobs to Jacksonville by hiring 150 new employees.

HR Executives Report Job Cuts to Increase; Stress the Importance of Keeping the Door Open for Outgoi
HR professionals cite alumni social networks as top solution to stay in touch with former employees

The 7 Principles for Inspiring Employees
These are turbulent times that may cause many employees to work in fear. As Terry Barber explains, it's up to the leaders to take this opportunity to inspire.

Hiring Managers Slow Recruiting for Summer Jobs
SnagAJob.com shares a recent survey that shows economic concerns are influencing the decision not to hire. The study has also found that there are fewer jobs available from companies that are hiring.

ES Careers CEO says No Shortage of Jobs in 2009
There are no job shortages as far as the ES Careers web site goes. First of all, people may not know where to go to find jobs online. And secondly, it may very well be that people have lost their paid subscriptions to job and career websites in these tight financial times. ES Careers is committed to keeping their job site as a free service for individuals to find jobs.

Industry professionals learned New Human Resource Strategies at HR Directors Summit
The Summit provided its participants with innovative knowledge through unique, practical case study-driven presentations from recognized industry insiders.

Webcast to Examine Workscape and HCI Study of Economy’s Effect on Human Resources
Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits administration and talent management solutions

Vangent, Inc., its co-sponsorship of the Aberdeen Group’s Research Report RPO in 2009
Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced its co-sponsorship of the Aberdeen Group’s Research Report RPO in 2009: Driving Cost and Quality Improvements. As HR organizations seek to improve metrics associated with cost, quality, and efficiency, the recruitment process is fertile ground to achieve such gains. This report outlines key measures for RPO success along with best practice strategies to reach top performance levels.

Jobs2Web and CareerDoor Forge Alliance
CareerDoor to Represent Jobs2Web’s Interactive Recruiting Solutions in Canada

Fieldglass CTO Recognized for Data-driven Approach to Managing Contingent Labor and Services
Chou Recognized for Helping Clients Take a More Strategic Approach to Managing Labor

Call for Presentations: IHRIM Global Forum
The International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM) announced the call for presentations for its Global Forum, to be held July 16 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago. The Global Forum provides a learning environment and networking opportunity that facilitates the exchange of information among human resources (HR) professionals.

SHL’s Dr. Andy Ross to Speak on HR Technology Trends
Other SHL Experts to Moderate Panels, Present Sessions

2009 Payroll Software Updates to Include Stimulus Tax Credit
Payroll Mate Payroll Software Makes it Easy for Small Businesses and Employers to Comply with the New IRS Payroll Withholding Changes for the "Making Work Pay" tax credit Orland Park, Ill. -- Real Business Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Payroll Software is helping small businesses comply with the changes to the tax law made in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The economic stimulus package was signed into law by President Obama on Feb. 17 2009.

How to Successfully Execute IT Projects
Missing due dates and high costs are two reasons technology projects have dismal success rates. Curt Finch and Bruce McGraw explain more.

1099 Software Helps Businesses Meet 2009 E-File Deadline
1099 Efile software helps businesses meet the IRS 2008 tax year deadline for electronically filing tax forms 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV and 1099-R. Real Business Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of 1099 Efile Software reminds businesses of the March 31 deadline for filing 1099 forms electronically with the IRS.

New California Paycheck Law Aimed at Temp Industry Creates Risk for a Broad Range of Industries
On January 1, 2009, a new law went into effect requiring the issuance of weekly paychecks for most workers on temporary assignment with a client or customer. Although intended to apply only to the temporary services industry, as enacted, the law extends outside traditional notions of that industry. Littler Mendelson shares more.

The 4 “Must Haves” of the Next Generation Vendor Management Solution Providers
What's next in HR software and SaaS providers? John Logan, CEO of SafeGuard Guaranty takes an outsider's look at the next generation of Vendor Management Solutions and finds the 4 "Must Haves".

Generations and Change


Hackett Offers Best Practice Strategies for Responding To the Global Economic Crisis
Conference Offers Preview of 2009 Book of Numbers Research; Also Features Executive Presentations from Alcoa, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Renault, Unisys, and Others

SelectMinds Named "Cool Vendor" by Leading Analyst Firm in High Performance Workplace Report
SelectMinds Named "Cool Vendor" by Leading Analyst Firm in High Performance Workplace Report

Paradigm Learning and Compass Group to Present at 2009 American Society for Training and Development
Beyond Financial Literacy: The Importance of Business Acumen Training for Emerging Leaders

Managing Compensation in a Down Economy Demands
Trends towards pay cuts may question companies’ underlying salary foundations

Struggle to find a job can increase when schools and employers don't recognize law
Global employment screening company finds shocking non-compliance rates with legislation signed 10 years ago

Exceeding Customer Expectations - 600 Word Review
Exceeding Customer Expectations, the entrepreneur is introduced to the narrative of Enterprise Rent-a-Car's success story, from the company’s inauspicious beginnings, to its strategies for hiring, training and rewarding employees, and to the development of its in-house metrics systems. Find out more. Read this review.

Exceeding Customer Expectations - 300 Word Review
Exceeding Customer Expectations, the entrepreneur is introduced to the narrative of Enterprise Rent-a-Car's success story, from the company’s inauspicious beginnings, to its strategies for hiring, training and rewarding employees, and to the development of its in-house metrics systems. Find out more. Read this review.

Exceeding Customer Expectations
Enjoy this complete review of Exceeding Customer Expectations: What Enterprise, America’s #1 Car Rental Company, Can Teach You About Creating Lifetime Customers.

Abso Honored at SARTA Tech Index Celebration
For the sixth straight year, Abso, a leading provider of web-based talent acquisition and screening software, has been included on the SARTA Tech Index and will be honored during the 2009 SARTA Celebration this month.

Exceeding Customer Expectations - Summary
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Ceridian Adds Two Sessions to Popular COBRA Subsidy Law Web Forum
Ceridian will help employers understand the impact of the new COBRA requirements

Ceridian Adds Two Sessions to Popular COBRA Subsidy Law Web Forum
Ceridian Adds Two Sessions to Popular COBRA Subsidy Law Web Forum

New Business School 101 Resource Guide Launched
All Business Schools launches the complete resource for getting into business school.

Discovering Your Passion through Humble Practice and Outrageous Play
A playful challenge from an audience member helps bring to life the importance of searching for and developing your passion, whether in the face of skepticism, long periods of self-doubt and/or having to accept (even better, learn to play with and laugh at) your own flaws and foibles. The Stress Doctor explains.

Paradigm Learning and Compass Group to Present at 2009 American Society for Training and Development
Beyond Financial Literacy: The Importance of Business Acumen Training for Emerging Leaders

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: How to Handle an Employee With Roller Coaster Performance
There are good days and there are bad days. How do you handle any employee's performance that is up and down? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.

myStaffingPro Applicant Tracking System Introduces Offer Approval Module
myStaffingPro applicant tracking system increases the hiring manger’s offer response rate with a straightforward applicant feedback process.

Workscape Expert to Discuss Pay for Performance at Upcoming IMPACT 2009 Conference
David Turetsky, performance evangelist at Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits administration and talent management solutions

Jobs2Web to Showcase Web 2.0 Interactive Recruiting Solutions
Jobs2Web, a Web 2.0 interactive recruiting solutions provider

LatPro Hosts April 16 New York City Career Fair for Multicultural Job Seekers
The third installment of LatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series will visit the Metropolitan Pavilion.

Kevin Herring, founder of Ascent Management Consulting, is presenting a live webinar
Kevin Herring, founder of Ascent Management Consulting, is presenting a live webinar Wednesday, March 25 at 12:30 pm (PDT) hosted by Avant Resources that will provide answers to the burning question of how to succeed in an economic downturn. Herring’s presentation targets work groups and business units who need turnaround strategies to boost performance instead of traditional hunker down responses to today’s challenges.

Intrepid Featured as Top Training Outsourcing Company by TrainingIndustry.com
Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, has been selected for the sixth consecutive year to the industry’s foremost list of the Top Training Outsourcing Companies.

NextHR Consulting to Host Webinar on HR Programs that Create Cash Flow in a Cash Crunch
Free Webinar on HR Programs that Create Cash Flow in a Cash Crunch

HRchitect to Present Pre-Conference Workshop at the 2009 IHRIM HRMStrategies & Technology Exposition
HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, will be conducting a pre-conference workshop at the 2009 IHRIM Conference and Expo in San Diego on “Creating a 3-5 Year HR Technology Strategy”.

Employee Free Choice Act to Significantly Increase Union Organizing and Membership
Most employers are aware of the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), proposed legislation that would make it dramatically easier for unions to organize workers and obtain favorable terms in a first collective bargaining agreement.

BOUDREAU RECEIVES IHRIMS 2009 CHAIRMAN AWARD
The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) named John W. Boudreau, Ph.D., as its 2009 Chairman’s Award recipient.

Performance-Based Learning on the Rise as New HR Best Practice
Over 100 organizations have selected Halogen's new learning management system

Managing Compensation in a Down Economy Demands Verifiable Data, says KnowledgePay
Trends towards pay cuts may question companies’ underlying salary foundations

CollegeRecruiter.com Adds Three New Sales and Marketing Employees
CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students hunting for internships and recent graduates looking for entry level jobs and other career opportunities, announced today that is has hired three new employees for its sales and marketing team.

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