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RPh on the Go Announces New Continuing Education Project with University of Illinois
RPh on the Go and the University of Illinois-Chicago Drug Information Center are proud to announce a new continuing education unit focusing on drug allergies and cross-allergy reactions.

A+ Moving & Storage Co. Inc. opens new office
Rossville, Ga., office is now part of one of the largest relocation networks in the United States

CollegeGrad.com Launches Virtual Career Fair
Exclusive online interview technology announced for the CollegeGrad.com virtual career fair.

Excellence in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Celebrated at Third Annual ERE Recruiting Excellence
The winners of the 2007 Recruiting Excellence Awards were announced last week at a black-tie gala dinner and ceremony at the ERE Expo 2007 Spring Conference and Exhibition, hosted by ERE Media, Inc. Recognizing excellence in corporate recruiting, the Recruiting Excellence Awards were given out in 10 categories, ranging from Best Employer Brand to Most Innovative Use of Recruitment Technology.

RCI Recruitment Solutions is now expanding its consulting and educational services
RCI has appointed Frank Speer to the management team for the RCI Center of Excellence where he will work with fellow recruiting industry veterans Brett Hettrick and Scott Biggerstaff to launch an ambitious new expansion program of talent management consulting services and recruiter training events. Frank previously headed up recruiting training for various Acuity companies, most recently Zep Manufacturing in Atlanta, GA.

OPV Integrates Recruitment Suite with Salesforce.com
New “PassITon” release reduces recruiting headaches by combining AppExchange directory with ease of use, customized features

Most companies don’t spend a lot of time orienting new recruits, according to a recent survey
The survey, conducted by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp – formerly HRI), also found that although the vast majority of companies have new-employee orientation (NEO) programs, more than one-fifth of them don’t bother to track their effectiveness.

Position Manager, Inc. Demonstrates Continuing Leadership in Health Care HR Technology
Position Manager, Inc. Demonstrates Continuing Leadership in Health Care HR Technology with Release of its Onboarding SystemThe Position Manager Onboarding System speeds the hiring process for hospitals, provides a positive experience for their new hires, and ensures compliance with legal and policy requirements.

Fieldglass Recognized as a Leader in eProcurement Solutions for Services Purchases
Independent research firm cites that “Fieldglass garnered our evaluation’s best scores in services procurement.”

WorldatWork to Fund Grants for Total Rewards Research
WorldatWork, the total rewards association, has announced it will fund grants for applied research in the areas of Total rewards; Compensation; Employee benefits; Work-life; Performance & recognition; and Development & career opportunities. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes 480/348-7285 or mrhodes @ worldatwork.org.

Peopleclick and Human Capital Institute Offer High Volume Hiring Education Track
CARQUEST to Present First Webcast Session on May 3

Summer Hiring Creates Challenges for Employers Batrus Hollweg Provides Tips for Seasonal Hiring
Many hospitality companies increase hiring during the summer months and at the same time increase their risk of selection mistakes. Batrus Hollweg International offers tips for “Hiring Right When It Counts Most: High Season.”

SuccessFactors' Passion for Customer Success Fuels Massive New Customer Adoption
Over 170 New Customers of All Sizes, 70 New Large Enterprise Customers, No Jerks, and Jack Welch Speaking at Upcoming User Conference

HRsmart Enters Agreement With Rackspace Managed Hosting To Help Manage Rapid Growth
HRsmart Enters Agreement With Rackspace Managed Hosting To Help Manage Rapid Growth And Workforce Development

TrueAdvantage CEO Featured in Series of Digital Media Interviews
TrueAdvantage CEO Featured in Series of Digital Media Interviews to Share His Perspective on Effective Selling and Prospecting

Workscape Announces Record First Quarter Results; Sales Up 50% Over Same Quarter Last Year
Leading Provider of Outsourced Benefits Administration and Compensation Management Solutions Reports New Clients, Renewals and Successful Implementations

Workscape Launches New Performance Management Solution at WorldatWork Conference
Product Leverages Award-Winning Platform and Compensation Planner to Provide Comprehensive Performance-Driven Compensation Solution

Albany’s 1099 Services Address Current Compliance Vulnerability Concerns
As companies increase their use of contract labor, they face new risks. Albany’s 1099 expertise is a welcome ally, helping companies protect themselves from misclassification of workers.

Indiana's Jasper County Hospital Provides Unique Recruiting Experience
Jasper County Hospital of Rensselaer, IN has announced a new relationship with Career Tours, a national recruiting resource. Career Tours, which helps companies create "Virtual Tours" to showcase why they are employers of choice, will help the Hospital differentiate itself from among the large number of hospitals currently recruiting. The collaboration will create a unique recruiting experience for potential candidates; as they will be able to "experience" Jasper County Hospital through the Virtual Tour. Please contact me with any questions about this new approach to hiring. Respectfully, Jenn Brooks, 480.256.6624 jennbrooks @ careertours.com

Benelogic, LLC Hires Ted R. DellaVecchia as the Chief Strategic Officer
Benelogic, a best-of-breed provider of online benefit management portal applications, is pleased to announce that Ted R. DellaVecchia has joined the senior leadership team. As Chief Strategic Officer, he will be responsible for leading the product development, business planning and information technology functions at Benelogic.

CAI Launches HRCI-Approved e-Learning for HR Professionals
CAI, a non-profit employers’ association, focused on human resource solutions and services, launched over 90 short human resource-focused e-Learning programs.

Survey: New-Employee Orientation Programs Plentiful, But Lack a 'Wow' Factor
Orientations are usually short and often fail to measure effectiveness.

Accurate Background, Inc. Nationally Certified as Safe Harbor Compliant
Accurate Background, Inc., a leading provider of background screening services announced today that it is now among a select group of organizations which have achieved Safe Harbor Certification.

Monster Names Joan Blackwood Chief Marketing Officer for North America
Monster®, the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), today announced the appointment of Joan Blackwood to the position of Chief Marketing Officer for North America. In her new role, Ms. Blackwood will lead all aspects of Monster’s overall marketing strategy to reinforce the Company’s position as North America’s preeminent online career site.

TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN LEGAL SERVICES RAISE THE BAR
VISANOW Shares the Benefits of Implementing a New, Technology-Based Legal Services Model

RecruitMilitary, The American Legion, and HireVets First To Present Career Fair for Veterans
RecruitMilitary, The American Legion, and HireVets First To Present Career Fair for Veterans in Atlanta on May 9 RecruitMilitary, LLC, in cooperation with The American Legion and HireVets First, a unit of the United States Department of Labor, will produce a career fair for veteran job seekers at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park (Greater Atlanta) on May 9. At this hiring event, corporate employers, law-enforcement and other government employers, educational institutions, and service organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with veterans, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.

Plastics Industry Launches National Certification Program to Strengthen Canada’s Competitiveness
Canada’s plastics sector, with a value of $51.5-billion, today launched its new Certified Plastics Practitioner (Cert.PP) program, which will help make the industry even more competitive. The program was announced by the Canadian Plastics Sector Council (CPSC) as part of Plast-Ex 2007, Canada’s largest plastics industry trade show.

Excellence in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Celebrated at Third Annual ERE
Excellence in Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Celebrated at Third Annual ERE Recruiting Excellence Awards Ceremony

Recruiters See Job Growth Increasing Through Summer
With No Signs Of A Slowdown In Sight, Search Firms Add Staff

Convergys Delivers Strong Revenue and Earnings Growth in First Quarter
Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today its financial results for the first quarter of 2007.

Unum Group Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
Strong Earnings Across all Operating Segments; Continued Improvement in Unum US Group Income Protection Line; Operating EPS Guidance Revised Upward for 2007

PayScale, Surpasses 7 Million Consumer Profiles and Reaches Over 3,000 Business Customers
PayScale, Surpasses 7 Million Consumer Profiles and Reaches Milestone of Over 3,000 Business CustomersIndividuals and companies across sectors select payscale.com to improve personal career and human resources salary decision-making.

Hudson Highland Group Reports 2007 First Quarter Financial Results
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.

New Optimal Thinking Online Assessment Enables Organizations to Optimize Mediocre Performance
This new Optimal Thinking Online Assessment empowers organizations to evaluate the core thinking level of potential candidates and existing personnel, determine where they best fit in the organization, and optimize - not just improve or manage - their performance. The Assessment also uncovers and resolves the thinking that compromises personnel engagement, satisfaction and loyalty.

Fairfax County, Virginia, to Host First National Conference on the Creative Economy
Florida, Friedman, Toffler, Allen keynote conference in October 2007.

California Supreme Court Enforces Strict Labor Laws
EmpCenter™ Workforce Management Suite ensures California law compliance.

Hospitality Industry Releases Lucrative Career Ladder
There's a lucrative career ladder in the hospitality industry, often known only for its entry level jobs, according to WageWatch, Inc., (http://www.wagewatch.com), the leading Web-based compensation and benefits survey company. The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (http://www.ahla.com) has published a flyer based on information gathered by WageWatch as part of its annual Compensation and Benefits Survey for the hospitality industry. The information in the career ladder flyer is used to encourage high school and college students to consider the hospitality industry as a career.

Janice Deringer Joins Granite Solutions Groupe as Senior Search Consultant
Granite Solutions Groupe, a leading provider of recruiting and placement services to the financial services and technology industries, today announced the addition of investment industry expert Janice Deringer to its ranks as a Senior Search Consultant. Ms. Deringer will lead recruitment efforts for GraniteÂ’s clients in the securites, asset management and quantitative investment channels.

Valtera Affiliate Selected by Doosan to Streamline Global Selection and Hiring in China
Valtera Asia Pacific to Lead Doosan China Project to Establish Standardized Global Selection Model

IncentOne released “The Art and Science of Health Incentives”
. The brief lends IncentOne’s expert voice to explain how and when employers should offer incentives.

Minnesota Businesswoman Honored by Women's Organization
The Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) granted its 2007 "Woman on the Way" award to Mary Gorski of Apple Valley, Minnesota. Gorski, founder and president of MG Assessmen

HumanConcepts Releases OrgPlus® 7
New Version Adds More Than 30 New Features for Creating and Communicating Org Charts and Managing Reorganizations

Fast Growing Medical Jobboard Integrates Cross Posting Software With Major Jobsites
BioHealthRx provides a single resource to post medical jobs to major jobboards as well as many niche jobsites.

Crouch, Slavin & Company Participates in National HRMS Group
Crouch, Slavin & Company, a leading professional services firm offering HRMS and accounting applications to businesses in the Southwest, is pleased to announce its participation in the HRMS Group.

FindaSeminar.com Training Search Engine Reports Record Growth In Q1 2007
Company Officials at the worlds largest training search engine say the company has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of website visitors and seminar registrations processed.

Jobscience Renews Alliance with Sterling Testing Systems
Partnership integrates automated staffing and background screening services.

WorldatWork Press Publishes Excellence at Work – The Six Keys to Inspire Passion in the Workplace
How can managers create a passionate workforce? A new book by WorldatWork Press titled Excellence at Work – The Six Keys to Inspire Passion in the Workplace provides some answers. Author Sandy Asch, principal of Alliance for Organizational Excellence, presents six simple yet powerful principles for creating a an engaging work environment.

LayoffSpace.com Gives Newly Unemployed Chance to Get Reacquainted
LayoffSpace.com Gives Newly Unemployed Chance to Get Reacquainted, Re-employed Through Social NetworkingNew free social networking site, LayoffSpace.com is the place for people serious about getting reemployed. Site lets users create a profile and offers tools like blogs, groups, a forum and chat to help guide people through unemployment.

RCI Recruitment Solutions is now expanding its consulting and educational services
Florida-based talent management consulting and recruiter training organization rolls out new practice areas and leadership

Taleo Launches New Business Unit Focused on Small and Medium Businesses Headed Up by Jason Blessing
Proven industry veteran joins talent management leader to accelerate Taleo's leadership in the SMB market

Latest Research Examines Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Employee Opinions
Mergers and Acquisitions Typically Disengage Employees, But Kenexa Research Institute Finds that Effective Leadership Can Help Ensure Employee Retention

Kronos(R) Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
109th consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth 80th consecutive quarter of profitability

AllExecutiveJobs.com Launches
AllExecutiveJobs.com is the UK's new executive job board for positions starting at £50,000+.

PayScale and Spectrum Form Alliance to Deliver Real-Time Compensation Benchmarking Solution
PayScale and Spectrum Form Alliance to Deliver Real-Time Compensation Benchmarking Solution to HR Professionals -- iVantage HRIS to Provide Integrated Market Salary DataPayScale, a leader in real-time online compensation data for employers and individuals, and Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corp., a leading provider of human resource information systems, today announced an alliance to provide comprehensive workforce management solutions and compensation tools to their customers.

SumTotal Systems Reports First Quarter 2007 Results
GAAP Revenue Up 20% Year over Year

RSM McGladrey Taps Kimpa Moss to Lead Human Resources Team
Kimpa Also Named Member of the Executive Operating Team

Andrew Horvath Appointed Director of Client Services
Primacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Andrew Horvath, CRP, GMS, as Director of Client Services. Based in a remote office in Cleveland, OH., Horvath will oversee client relationship management for Primacy’s Client Services division. He will report to Peggy Ahern, CRP, GMS, Vice President of Client Services.

RCI Center of Excellence Strengthens Management Team with Recruiting Veterans
Florida-based talent management consulting and recruiter training organization rolls out new practice areas and leadership

Black & Decker Selects GeoLearning's Managed Learning Services for International Learning Initiative
World renowned manufacturer and marketer taps GeoLearning's comprehensive content development services to deploy multi-language content in Latin America.

Make Your Employment Offer Clear this Summer
Drafting an employment offer letter is quick and easy with LawDepot.com's automated form.

WorldatWork to Open Washington, D.C. Office in Fall 2007
The WorldatWork Washington office will enhance the Arizona-based organization’s efforts to help educate government decision-makers regarding effective practices involving compensation, benefits, work-life, performance and recognition, development and career opportunities. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes 480/348-7285.

ZeroChaos Expands into Europe and Canada to Meet Increased Demand for Contract Labor Solutions
ZeroChaos Expands into Europe and Canada to Meet Increased Demand for Contract Labor Solutions from Fortune 100 Clients

Award Tally Explodes for NAS
NAS Recruitment Communications announced it has added to its total number of creative honors for 2007 in not one, but two prestigious industry competitions.

Joslin Rowe Reports Candidate Shortage Heats Up as Jobs in Investment Management Increase
City recruitment agency Joslin Rowe reports that London's investment management sector is suffering from a dearth of candidates and salaries are rocketing as a consequence

Workplace Options Appoints Jean-Baptiste Gruet Vice President of Sales
Workplace Options (WPO), the largest provider of work-life employee benefits worldwide, announced today that Jean-Baptiste Gruet has joined the company as Vice President of Sales. In this position, Gruet will have responsibility for managing WPO's sales team, with a specific focus on working with customers to optimize their workforce productivity and performance

New XMei Brief Highlights Business Solutions in China
China has become a must-win market in U.S. corporate growth strategies. However, what works in the U.S doesn’t always translate, according to a new brief offered by XMei International, a business consulting and development organization with expertise in Chinese business practices and their cultural impact.

Fifth Third Bancorp Renews Contract with Convergys for Human Resource Outsourcing Services
Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today it will continue to provide human resources and payroll administration services to Fifth Third Bancorp(NASDAQ:FITB) under a five-year contract renewal.

NuView Systems Announces New Compensation Management Module
NuView Systems Announces New Compensation Management Module: Enables Organizations to Link Employee Compensation to Performance Latest Module in HRMS Suite Makes Strategic Impact on Companies - Significantly Improves the Effectiveness of the Compensation and Budget Planning Process

Time and Attendance Panel to Feature CyberShift’s Vice President of Product Management
CyberShift to Conduct Demonstrations of its Workforce Management and Expense Management Solutions at the American Payroll Association’s 25thAnniversary Congress

LifeBridge(SM) Program Puts Money In Trust to Pay for Children's Educational Expenses
Owensboro Independent Schools and MassMutual Team Up to Enable Families to Apply For Free Life Insurance

Knowledge Infusion Launches Center of Excellence to be led by Industry Thought Leader Jason Corsello
The Knowledge Infusion Center of Excellence will deliver actionable information and tools to the HCM marketplace, shaping decisions focused on the goal of transforming HR to drive business outcomes.

Plateau Showcases its Leading Talent Management Solutions at Strategic HR Events
Plateau Showcases its Leading Talent Management Solutions at Strategic HR Events Throughout Europe and Asia. Company Demonstrates Commitment to Global Customers and International Expansion

Just Graduated? Start Cultivating Your Alumni Network Now To Advance Your Career Later.
Becoming active at your alma-mater can create opportunities for you throughout your professional life.

American Community Mutual Insurance Company, announced today the following appointments
American Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today the following appointments, effective immediately

PeopleFilter Technology Appoints Richard Post to Lead Hospitality Practice
PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS), today announced that Richard Post has joined the company as Practice Lead, Hospitality.

New ShirleyBOARD.com Web Site Provides Help to People Caring for Older Americans
Site Makes Patient’s Information Easy to Manage and Connects Users with Other Long-Distance Caregivers

Gecko Hospitality, Chooses Sendouts Pro For Advanced, Cutting-Edge Software Technology
The Leader in Hospitality Recruitment, Gecko Hospitality,Chooses Sendouts Pro For Advanced, Cutting-Edge Software Technology

Halogen Announces Employee Performance and Talent Management Suite for Professional Services
Suite addresses specific needs of legal, accounting and other professionalservices organizations, enabling them to improve retention, focus on billablework

Makana Solutions Announces $3 Million in Series A Funding
TD Capital Ventures Recognizes Depth ofSales Comp and Software Expertise with Equity Investment

Sun in Sync With Web 2.0
Reporter's Notebook NEW YORK -- Pop quiz. Was it the open sourcing of Solaris, the creation of multi-core, multi-thread computer servers, or Scott McNealy's departure last year that contributed to Sun's gradual climb out of the abyss?

Impac Funding Corporation Chooses Callidus On-Demand Solution for Sales Performance Management
Callidus Software announced that Impac Funding Corporation, one of the nation's largest Alt-A mortgage lenders, has selected Callidus On-Demand solutions to manage incentive compensation for Impac's loan agents across the country.

Company with Over 30 Million Members Standardizes on Callidus Software
One of the Largest North American Health Benefits Companies Selects Callidus Software TrueComp® Solution for Sales Performance Management

Halogen Announces Employee Performance and Talent Management Suite for Professional Services
Suite addresses specific needs of legal, accounting and other professional services organizations, enabling them to improve retention, focus on billable work

Allegiant Solutions Launches a New Self-Service Approach to Verifying Identity Documents
AllegiantSolutions.com announces the commercial availability of its new web based Document Verification Service to authenticate identity documents used to comply with I-9 employment verifications.

Employers Say Grads Lack Essential Workplace Skills
This month, men and women across the nation will graduate from college and enter the world of work. Yet, many will do so without the skills they'll need to survive and thrive in the workplace.

Just Graduated? Start Cultivating Your Alumni Network Now to Advance Your Career Later
Becoming active at your alma-mater can create opportunities for you throughout your professional life.

Multiculturalism At Work: Great Tips to Take Note When Working with Global Team Members
Managing Global Teams can be both challenging and frustrating at times. In this article, Nicholas shares a few tips to manage and motivate global team members.

Attendance on Demand, Inc. to Exhibit at American Payroll Association's Annual Congress
Attendance on Demand, Inc. web-hosted employee time and attendance system is exhibiting at booth 429 at the American Payroll Association's (APA) 25th Annual Congress held in Las Vegas, NV, May 22-26, 2007

BrightMove Applicant Tracking System Version 2.5 Goes Live
BrightMove ATS version 2.5 was released to clients on May 1. The focus of this newest version of BrightMove includes increased search capabilities, improved career website integration, and better ways to manage duplicate resumes. The new features are available at no extra cost. The development staff at BrightMove intends to help recruiters and HR Professionals meet their goals by continually improving the BrightMove ATS product.

Healthcare Services OrganizationAchieves Efficiencies with Ultimate Software's Intersourcing
Ultimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat Dungarvin, a St. Paul-based healthcare service organizationsupporting people with developmental disabilities, is more efficientlymanaging its 2,600-person workforce in 900 locations using UltimateSoftware's UltiPro delivered through its Intersourcing service model.

Kronos(R) Establishes Presence in India
Hires industry expert to manage operation

Health Fitness Corporation Lauds new Appointments to Federal Physical Activity Guidelines Committee
"Physical inactivity is at the heart of many of the most common chronic diseases," said Gregg Lehman, Ph. D., HFC president and CEO. "The committee members are recognized experts and will bring a broad array of knowledge to the table."

Gaylord Entertainment Turns to Kenexa for Employee Assessment and Recruiting Solutions
Kenexa to Help Identify and Onboard Top Talent for Hospitality and Entertainment Industry Headliner

NATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH HONORS BEST EMPLOYERS FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
41 Employers Recognized for Promoting Healthy Workplaces

EMPLOYERS, HHS LEAD PATH TOWARDVALUE-DRIVEN HEALTH CARE & CONSUMER INFORMATION
Secretary Leavitt Highlights Marketplace Changes as Progress TowardAffordable, Quality Care

FIRST ADVANTAGE ANNOUNCES HMS SIGNATURE SERVICE
Streamlined approach to professional and technical services enables customers to maximize use of First Advantage talent acquisition and applicant tracking system

Researchers: Accurate Medical Translations Are Desperately Needed
WhiteSmoke's Powerful Translation Dictionaries Aid Medical, Legal and Business Writing

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Employees Achieve Impressive Quit Rates
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Employees Achieve Impressive Quit Rates with the Free & Clear® Quit For Life™ Program

Impact Achievement Group Debuts Innovative Manager Assessment Tool
Leadership Impact Survey™ pinpoints performance management competencies in managers.

Fail to Prepare: Prepare to Fail
Failure to adequately prepare is the #1 reason for a bad job interview experience, according to recent survey carried out by financial recruitment website totallyfinancial.com. Jobseekers still putting the dream of their perfect financial job at risk through inadequate preparation for interviews.

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