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How Green is Your Software Solution?
SaaS solutions are much greener than hosting your data on a local server, says Curt Finch. He explains more.

Coached Employees Want Most to be Challenged
What do employees want most from coaches... challenges. BlessingWhite shares its recent study.

Management In Real Life: Everyone But Me
"When you come across a new leadership theory or practice, explore its inherent principles," says Kevin Herring. He shares more.

NY Makes Employers Post and Disclose Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Criminal Convictions
Beginning February 1, 2009, New York employers must add to their workplace postings and provide information to applicants and employees information regarding the state’s law and regulations limiting how criminal convictions may be considered in employment decisions. Littler Mendelson shares more.

Long Haired Freaky People Need Not Apply
Which workplace grooming standards can employers legally implement? Pepper Hamilton LLP explains more.

Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Helping a Friend With a Resume
You lend a friend a hand and next thing you know you have a double! What do you do when your style is duplicated? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.

Leave Management
Don Phin shares information and tips on a recent California medical leave case that involved a woman and her disability.

How to Deal With the Constant Stress of a Battered Economy
Eight out of ten Americans say they are stressed about money and the economy. Dr. John Schinnerer shares tips on how to handle the stress.

Organizations Focused on Wellness
With the start of the new year, many employees are ready to make changes to improve their overall health. Organizations across the country are helping workers meet their goals with wellness programs.

BrightScope Launches First Online 401k Rating System and 401k Ratings Disclosure Website
BrightScope Ratings™ Evaluate 401k Plan Performance on Company Level for Plan Sponsors and Participant

Alumwire and TalentDrive Announce Partnership
Offering Most Effective Specialty Talent Sourcing Solution—Finally a Way to Find the “Purple Squirrel”

New Graphic Design School Sets the 'Self' Pace for Online Learning
Internationally accredited The Graphic Design School announces the launch of a one-on-one, online graphic design course that opens doors to new career opportunities for global economies.

SPEARHEADING CHANGE: HOW HR CAN HELP THE BOTTOM LINE
Human resources, while one of the most expensive operational investments, is critically fundamental to company performance.

2009 State of Global Talent Management: Softscape Global HR Survey
In a the midst of a global economic slowdown, and amid nearly continuous reports of job cuts, it is perhaps ironic that people management – also known as talent management or human capital management (HCM) – has been thrust to the forefront of corporate strategy. Indeed, 74% of the organizations surveyed – and 83% of large enterprises – now believe that integrated talent management is mission critical. Softscape shares its Fourth Annual Global HR Survey.

Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2009
ESI International reveals the 2009 Top 10 project management trends that will impact both private and public sector organizations this year. The findings show that economics is driving the need for change management expertise.

inMotion 2009 Commitment to Justice Awards
InMotion, Inc. will celebrate the New York City legal community’s commitment to volunteerism at the 10th annual Commitment to Justice Awards on Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center, 6:30–8:30 pm.

The webcasts will help attendees retain their best and brightest, tackle generational engagement iss
Attendees of the webcasts will receive tools to get started working on these challenges.

ALLRETAILJOBS.COM WINS 2009 WEDDLE’S USER’S CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST JOB BOARD
Prestigious award based on feedback from HR professionals, job seekers and recruiters, marks second win for job site

Halogen Software Closes 2008 with Record Growth and Strong Industry Recognition
All time high customer satisfaction and strong vertical sales drive success during challenging economic times

White Paper Argues that Business Acumen Coaching is Critical during Downturns
The Perth Leadership Institute (http://www.perthleadership.org/), the industry leader in business acumen assessment and development programs, today announced that it has issued a White Paper examining how coaching programs should be designed, targeted and executed during economic downturns.

GeoLearning's Frank Russell Named a Finalist for CEO of the Year in the 2009 Prometheus Awards
GeoLearning leader gets nod from the Technology Association of Iowa for his leadership, vision, financial stability and company growth during chaotic economic times.

EquaTerra Finds Case for Outsourcing Building as Global Economy Slides into Deeper Recession
The business case for outsourcing is building as the global economy slides deeper into recession, but the ability to execute multi-year outsourcing deals is hampered by tight capital and market uncertainties, according to international business advisory firm EquaTerra.

Help Dissipate Effects of the Economic Climate with a Complete Workforce
Employer Flexible HR Partners with SaaS.com to Assist Clients in Weathering the Economic Storm

MedHunters Announces Online Nursing Social Media Partnership with NurseTogether.com
Partnership expands complementary Web resources to nursing professionals

Custom Design Marketing Announces Employee Recognition Program for less than $250 per employee
New “High Five Employee Recognition Program” designed to keep workers engaged while managing employer costs.

eQuest to Release 2008 Job Board Candidate Traffic Patterns and Statistics in Official Report Slated
eQuest, which manages job posting deliveries for more than 20,000 companies worldwide, announced today that it will be releasing its annual report on 'Top Performing Job Boards' at the end of February 2009.

Bruce Spiegel Joins Buck Consultants as Principal
Bruce Spiegel has joined Buck Consultants as Principal and leader of the firm’s Global Survey Resources.

WANTED Webcast: Hiring Demand Analytics
WANTED Technologies Corporation, a leader in sales and competitive intelligence solutions for media, HR/staffing, financial companies and government organizations

SHL Warns Against Reckless Redundancy Strategy
Some Organizations Getting It Very Wrong When Tackling Redundancies and Redeployment, Says SHL

Despite Tough Economy Taco Bell Franchisees Remain Resilient
2008 was a tough year for restaurant operators and it only seems to be getting tougher. However, many QSR operators, including Taco Bell franchisees, have experienced strong comparable-store sales for 2008.

The Center for Talent Solutions Announces HR Performance Consulting Guides
The Center for Talent Solutions is pleased to announce the release of its latest offering, HR Performance Consulting Guides. Dave Jacobs, VP of Talent Solutions, Center for Talent Solutions, says, “We have been working with our clients for several years on building their HR internal resource performance consulting capabilities to achieve certain needed talent results within their internal client groups. These guides are a culmination of that work and reflective of the need we see in the market for affordable tools HR can use to really make an impact within their organizations.”

AspireHR Launches The Aspire Foundation Giving Campaign
AspireHR, Inc., has launched The Aspire Workplace Foundation Giving Campaign, a corporate initiative designed to provide support to charitable organizations and to encourage volunteerism within the organization.

Full Sail University to Have Strong Presence at The Florida Educational Technology Conference
Full Sail Also Holding Reception in Association with Apple Themed, "Teachers are Digital Storytellers".

MANAGEtoWIN Helps Non-Profits, Churches and SMB Clients Overcome Recession
People who are in the business of changing lives now have MANAGEtoWIN, a low-cost, easy-to-use, online software solution to track employee information and motivate them to achieve greater results even in the midst of today’s economic uncertainty.

Global Activist, Lynne Twist's Stunning Message about the "Opportunity within the Economic Crisis"
What history will look back and say about the generation that made it through this economic crisis.

VisionQwest Resource Group, Inc. Opens Nursing and English Review Centers in Asia
NCLEX-RN and English Language Review Centers Opened in Asia by VisionQwest

College Seniors' Work Ethic Unchanged Since 1982, According to New Career Counseling Book
But Automated Applications, Video Conferencing and Job Boards Irritate Students Who Thought They Were More "Special." Career Quizzes and Career Counseling Books Fall Short.

Simply Hired Brings Job Search to Fortune Magazine’s 100 Best Companies List
Visitors to CNNMoney.com Can Now Find Jobs at Fortune’s Best Employers

BAIRD RANKS #14 ON FORTUNE’S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR® LIST
Firm’s Sixth Consecutive Year Recognized

IHRIM EVENT CALENDAR LISTING
Learn more about talent management, Web 2.0, onboarding, shared services, data management, metrics, and HR systems selection and implementation – and how to do more with less in today’s economy – from April 19-22, 2009 at the International Association for Human Resources Information Management’s (IHRIM) 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition in San Diego.

How to Coach Your Boss
"At the core of every toxic working environment is the toxic boss," says Keith Rosen. He shares his advice on how to coach the toxic boss.

One-in-Five Workers Plan to Change Jobs in 2009
Despite slower hiring rates predicted for 2009, some workers are saying they intend to leave their current job in search of a new one.

Globoforce Offers Tips to Rescue Employee Morale and Productivity with Strategic Recognition
Frequent Thank Yous and Small Rewards Can Lift Employees Out of Recessionary Ruts and Alleviate Layoff Survivor Syndrome

HealthSmart Announces American CareSource Holdings Contract Extension
HealthSmart Holdings, Inc. (HealthSmart) announced that it has extend their agreement with American CareSource Holdings, Inc. (ACS) through 2012 creating a deeper partnership between the two companies and making ACS their exclusive provider of ancillary services. HealthSmart is ACS's largest client and has contributed approximately 60% of their revenues during the first nine months of 2008. ACS has been the primary ancillary group health network solution for HealthSmart since 2005 and now influences approximately 1.7 million insured lives.

Peter Hart Adds Another Title to his Repertoire: HRO Superstar 2009
A familiar face to the HRO Superstar award, Peter Hart wins the title as one of North America's top HR providers for the sixth year.

tGCP Director to Provide Leadership Development Insights to Radio Audience
Robert Drovdlic will be the guest on UBS' internal radio broadcast focused on trends in leadership development.

Top 20 Tax Tips for Businesses
Financial education company Pathfinder Business Strategies names the most powerful, yet underutilized tax deductions for businesses of all kinds

onTargetjobs Offers Employers New Recruitment Solutions to Reach Local Career Candidates
Reach job seekers in targeted industries and geographic markets.

Use of Contract Talent and Independent Contractors Growing, According to MBO Partners and HCI
According to new research by MBO Partners and HCI, the segment of the U.S. workforce that includes contract talent, such as independent contractors, freelancers, and independent consultants, is growing at more than twice the rate of traditional employment. The study indicates human resources and procurement professionals will need to collaborate to manage contract talent strategically. Results will be discussed in a live webcast.

Healthy Meeting Alternatives Offered by New Life Hiking Spa
New Life Hiking Spa, a top destination spa, offers free meeting planning services and conference space to companies looking to have corporate meetings with a healthy twist.

New HRIS will change expectations for HR professionals
Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation, renowned for 25 years of best-in-class HR systems and industry-leading service, has released a next-generation HRIS that completes an unparalleled user experience.

Top Immigration Attorneys Form Immigration Powerhouse: BAL Global Corporate Immigration
Leading global corporate immigration law firm, Berry Appleman & Leiden, and the renowned corporate immigration practice group of Paul Hastings are joining forces on February 17, 2009, to form BAL Global Corporate Immigration.

onTargetjobs Offers Employers New Recruitment Solutions to Reach Local Career Candidates
Reach job seekers in targeted industries and geographic markets.

Career Intuitive & Author Sue Frederick Offers Free Career Readings to Help People Find Their Dreams
As thousands of U.S. workers face layoffs and unemployment, career intuitive and author Sue Frederick, whose work has been featured in The New York Times, is offering free career readings during media interviews. "I see the work that people came here to do and help them make the right career choices."

executivesontheweb.com Announces Record ABCe Audited Traffic Certification
executivesontheweb.com is pleased to announce its new and record ABCe audit, verifying its traffic figures to industry agreed standards, as set by JICWEBS*. The new certficated audit figures show a Unique User/Browser total of 202,275 representing an increase of more than 65% in Unique Users/Browsers when compared to the last audit of 122,156 in March 2007 (The audit represents traffic relating solely to www.executivesontheweb.com and does not include traffic from www.theexecutiveclub.com).

Cytiva Named to Software Magazine’s First Annual Software 500 Next 100
Software Magazine Ranks Cytiva Number 501 as one of the World’s Largest Software Companies

CMS Staffing Announces a its New and Revolutionary Consultative Approach With Clients
CMS Staffing is taking a consultative approach to work with clients in these tough economic times.

Creative Agencies No Longer Corner The Market On Creativity
"I can draw" Video Contest is Bayt.com's Innovate Approach to Find the Best Global Artistic Multimedia Talent for Jobsite's Video Needs

Intern Bridge Offers Free HR Webinars That Teach Internship Best Practices
As Economy Tightens, College Recruiting Firm to Help Companies Take Advantage of Affordable College Labor

Knowledge Infusion Provides Strategic Direction at the HR.com Employers of Excellence Conference
Knowledge Infusion will present three live sessions including: The Value of HR, HCM Investors Overview, and HCM Investors Panel -Trends and Impacts, at the Employers of Excellence conference and the inaugural HCM Investors Forum

Getting Paid the Easy Way: Ceridian Enhances HR/Payroll Payment Solutions
Enhanced pay card offers simple and flexible payment solution

CA Based Decision Toolbox Announces a Promotion and Two New Hires for Cisco Partnership Ramp Up
Decision Toolbox, an Irvine-based recruitment firm, announces the promotion of Nicole Cox and two new hires. Decision Toolbox was recently selected as the exclusive RPO vendor for Cisco's Partner Talent Network and is ramping up its technical recruiting capabilities as its client base expands.

SmartSearch Announces Version 13 Release
Leading ATS incorporates redesigned user interface, advanced Web 2.0 social network sourcing tools, comprehensive self-configurability options, enhanced communication functionality including cell phone text messaging, plus Yahoo!-HotJobs integrated search, and more.

Computer Software and Healthcare Industries Opt for iCIMS' Single Talent Platform for HR Needs
Customers Cite iCIMS’ Scalable, Singular Technology as Key Decision Factor in Selecting the SaaS Provider for Talent Management Initiatives

Use of Contract Talent and Independent Contractors Growing, According to MBO Partners and HCI
According to new research by MBO Partners and HCI, the segment of the U.S. workforce that includes contract talent, such as independent contractors, freelancers, and independent consultants, is growing at more than twice the rate of traditional employment. The study indicates human resources and procurement professionals will need to collaborate to manage contract talent strategically. Results will be discussed in a live webcast.

Train Signal Releases Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Training
Train Signal announces the release of their over 16 hour computer training course on Microsoft PowerPoint 2007

H-1B Visas, the Economy, and the Obama Era: Immigration Lawyer is Optimistic
With the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, Philadelphia-based immigration attorney Morley J. Nair is optimistic that the chances have brightened for a much-anticipated increase in H-1B visa numbers. Attorney Nair believes that there are several reasons for this to happen in spite of the slump in the US economy and hike in unemployment.

Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin to speak at The North Carolina Workers' Comp Forum
Council on Education in Management Announces Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin to speak at the Third Annual North Carolina Workers' Comp Forum.

CIOs Weigh In on What They Consider Interview-Appropriate Attire
Do you know the successful dress code for a potential employee? Robert Half International shares a recent survey on what works and what doesn't.

Making Millions by Mining Management Competency Data
Korn/Ferry shares an analysis of how a leading financial services company harvested 360-degree feedback data to generate $1.05 million in economic value per sales executive.

6,600-Employee Scottsdale Healthcare Streamlines Human Capital Management & Drives Green Initiative


Human Capital Institute Welcomes Workscape as Top Sponsor of Fourth Annual National Summit
Human Capital Institute Welcomes Workscape as Top Sponsor of Fourth Annual National Human Capital Summit

CHESTNUT GLOBAL PARTNERS AND HARRIS, ROTHENBERG INTERNATIONAL, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW BUSINESS VENTURE
Business to Focus on EAP Services

Changes to Visa Regulations for Foreigners in Korea
As more foreigners come to work in Korea, there has been a push to amend the current visa regulations. Pacific Bridge shares more.

Laid-off Workers Win Some Discrimination Lawsuits, Lose Some
A case recently decided by the Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, find out which employment discrimination claims survive and which don't. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this report.

The Downside of Downsizing
How safe is your job during a downsizing? Caela Farren asks you to think about your current position in the company.

eQuest Extends Agreement with Taleo Business Edition to Provide Ongoing Global Job Posting Support
eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services today announced that it has extended its partnership with Taleo (Nasdaq: TLEO) and Taleo Business Edition Recruit, the leading, self-service, online recruiting solution designed specifically for small to midsize companies.

Intern Bridge Offers Free HR Webinars That Teach Internship Best Practices
Intern Bridge, the nation’s leading college recruiting consulting firm, will offer a series of free webinars in February, designed to help human resources professionals learn about internship best practices.

ALCAN PACKAGING PROMOTES FRISCH TO EXPANDED ROLE
Human Resources VP Diane Frisch Expands Responsibilities to Global Pharma Packaging Division

Human Capital Management Summit Highlights Strategic Talent Mgmnt that Drives Business Execution
Human Capital Management Summit Highlights Strategic Talent Management that Drives Business Execution Even in This Tough Economy -An event for HR and business executives who seek Best-in-Class insights to drive business execution through increased employee engagement and strategic talent management -

Motivation Diploma Success for Two BI Employees
BI, the Communication and Motivation Company is pleased to announced that two of its employees have successful completed and passed their Motivation Diplomas. Katie Stratton and Emma Price received their results last week, and were awarded a distinction and a credit respectively.

What Caused the Most Stress This Holiday Season? LifeCare Poll Has the Answers
This release shares the findings of an online poll asking workers to cite their top causes of stress during this past holiday season.

Infohrm Announces Open Enrollment for 2009 Human Capital Benchmarking Study
Participating Organizations Receive Industry Benchmark Data for Critical HR and Workforce Measures

Fieldglass to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's 'Contract Talent' Research Practice Area
Contract Talent Management Webinar, on January 21, Will Highlight First Major Research Initiative

Jobs2Web Founder Featured as Keynote Speaker at Upcoming Illinois Recruiters Association Event
Doug Berg, founder and chief innovation officer Jobs2Web Inc., a Web 2.0 interactive recruiting solutions provider

Existing Business Owners Are More Willing to Help Than You Might Think
SurePayroll's Main Street Insights Survey finds that 91% of small business owners are open to advising a recently laid-off individual on how to start a business.

Interaction Associates Announces 2009 Professional Workshops
Interaction Associates, Inc. (IA) has announced open registration for its highly popular workshops scheduled for 2009 in Cambridge, MA and San Francisco, CA. Businesses and individuals use Interaction Associates’ workshops to develop leadership skills, build collaborative competence, and advance change management capabilities.

Hogan Releases ROI Study for Personality Assessments
Hogan Assessment Systems released its 2007-2008 Business Outcome Highlights study, featuring return on investment (ROI) data from nine unique research studies. The study covers a wide range of industries, including communication, transportation, law enforcement, pharmaceutical, finance, insurance and more.

Manufacturers' Career Council Established to Increase Illinois Competitiveness Through Education
A group of Northern Illinois manufacturers has come together with high school, community college and other community representatives in forming the Manufacturers' Careers Council to provide the direction and programs that will be necessary for the increased skill levels required in industry. Experts say that in Illinois alone, more than 30,000 new manufacturing workers will be needed each year for the next ten years to replace the retiring baby-boomer generation.

New Technology Driven Job Site Prepares Hiring Managers For Increasing Unemployment Numbers
The recent downturn in the economy and subsequent loss of jobs has job posting sites and job search companies bracing for the onslaught of the unemployed. New Video Technology based job search to make it easier for employees and applicants.

SHL to Showcase Employment Assessment Solutions and Services at HRPA 2009 Conference
SHL Group, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions

Dissatisfaction With Management Top Reason Good Employees Quit
UNHAPPILY EVER AFTER

Panoramic Feedback Welcomes Shanghai Worth Management Consulting To Provide 360-Degree
Panoramic Feedback has announced an agreement with consulting powerhouse Shanghai Worth Management Consulting to distribute its 360-degree feedback system in China.

What HR Professionals Need to Know About Social Media Searches (When Vetting Potential Candidates)
Social media searches can be beneficial to any organization. But should they be used when making hiring decisions? Joshua Levy shares some answers.

Salary Talk During the Job Interview
Can your interviewer afford you? Carole Martin shares ways to answer the salary questions during an interview.

Hiring Practices During a Recession
Hiring practices don't often change during a recession. But, companies are more careful in evaluating the need for more staff. Juan Morales explains.

Leadership Story: You Need to Get It Straight
Are you getting down to basics with your leadership skills? Are you promoting dramatics instead? Jim Loehr explains more.

Responding to Employees Who Push Back
Managers facing resistance from employees may want to listen to how their requests sound. Bruce Tulgan explains.

Access to Latest Technology Key to Keeping Workers Creative and Productive
Almost 40% of American workers would consider switching jobs to an employer with greater commitment to workplace technology, according to a study by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.

Most Brand Management is Misguided and Makes Things Worse
Most organizations are not investing in improving the companies' effectiveness. Jim Clemmer explains more.

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