The Worst-Kept Secret in the Accounting Industry"The worst-kept secret in the accounting industry is that the demand for accounting professionals outstrips the supply," says Debbi Ballard. Â "There is an acute shortage of people, so accounting firms today need to create a culture that people want to join."
Workplace Options' Mary Ellen Gornick to Co-Chair EAPA's Work/Life Task ForceWorkplace Options, the largest provider of work/life employee benefits in America, announced that Mary Ellen Gornick has been appointed to co-chair the Employee Assistance Professionals Association's (EAPA) Work-Life Task Force.
DON'T TAKE A HOLIDAY HIATUS FROM THE JOB HUNT, SAYS CAREERJOURNAL.COMWhile the holiday season was once fairly relaxed, few companies can afford to be idle in today´s fast-paced business environment.
Reducing Workplace Stress During the HolidaysWorkplace stress is challenging enough during the year. But many people feel more depressed at work during the holidays.
Managed Health Network, Inc. announces the launch of its first Smoking Cessation ProgramFor associates, clients and its members, to support MHN´s commitment to improving health and productivity.
Convergys Wins Gold and Silver in 2005 Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning AwardsConvergys Recognized in Custom Content Category, Special Strength: Simulation
Gulf Coast Employers to Find Top Quality Talent, Continue Revitalizing Southeast RegionMilitaryStars Career Expo Poised to Deliver Best Transitioning Military and Veterans in Jacksonville, FL
Vanderbilt University Selects Deploy Solutions as Provider of its Talent Management PlatformAgreement with Leading University and Medical Center System Extends Deploy´s Leadership in Higher Education and Healthcare
Answerthink Acquires Global Working Capital Management Leader REL Consultancy GroupAcquisition Further Expands The Hackett Group´s Enterprise Best Practices Intellectual Capital and Advisory Offerings and Global Reach - Expands Hackett offerings into supply chain management
Workplace Options' Mary Ellen Gornick to Co-Chair EAPA's Work/Life Task ForceBenefits Brokers Selecting sharedHR to Deliver Innovative, Compliant HR Solutions to Their ClientsBenefits brokers have discovered a new resource to keep them ahead in an increasingly competitive industry niche: sharedHR, the fast-growing supplier of Web-based services that provides easy-to-use, reliable administrative services to HR professionals. The brokers are adding sharedHR to the list of value-added products they provide to their roster of clients.
Modis Awarded Contract Vendor Status by the State of North Carolina"Modis is proud to have been chosen to continue to bring its experience and expertise in the government sector to North Carolina initiatives.
Human Capital Luminary Noel Tichy to Present at HCI's National SummitIn the Summit's closing session, Dr. Tichy will present "Judgment - The Essence of Leadership," which will explore a key and often misunderstood leadership trait.
Resume Mirror breaks into BPO/RPO market with a major contract win with a leading out-sourcing provider. Cognizant is using Resume Mirror to improve both internal and external recruiting efforts.Cognizant is a rapidly growing Indian based firm providing services to global customer base. They evaluated several technologies and selected Resume Mirror's Enterprise Applicant Manager (EAM) and EngeniumHR products. They are using EAM for resume processing EngeniumHR for searching and matching candidates to positions.
TalentHook Teams up with SmartSearch Online ATSSourcing software fully integrates with popular back-end applicant tracking system
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION FUND AWARDS YOUNG AUDIENCES $15,000 TO CONTINUE WORK OF YOUTH ARTS THEATRE IN MICHIGANDETROIT - November 30, 2005 - DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund has awarded Young Audiences of Michigan a grant of $15,000 to continue to provide a "performing arts educational experience" to students of public and private schools under the Youth Arts Theatre program.
Leading Resume Sourcing Software Teams Up Popular Back-End Database and Applicant Tracking System: SmartSearch OnlineTalentHook Teams up with SmartSearch Online ATS
Sourcing software fully integrates with popular back-end applicant tracking system
Richard Boyatzis to Host HCI Webcast on Resonant LeadershipSponsored by Taleo Corporation, this free session, which is part of HCI's ongoing Webcast series, will focus on the role emotional intelligence plays in leadership.
Officials from Zywave, Inc. and Specific Software Solutions announced today that the companies are partnering to enhance workers compensation mod analysis technology"RALLE Warehouse uses an innovative online analytical process that allows agencies to view claims data in numerous ways and analyze claims experience by various factors to pinpoint issues.
Monster Employment Index Surges in November to Highest Level Ever, Showing Sharp Increase in U.S. Online Job DemandIncreased Opportunities for Workers in Construction, Wholesale Trade
and Retail Trade Industries Drive Index's Continued Upward Growth Trend
Demand for Workers Spikes in Louisiana and Texas,
Likely Due to Post-hurricane Reconstruction and Relief Efforts
November 2005 Index Highlights:
" Index jumps six points to new, all-time high of 149, demonstrating broad growth in U.S. online recruitment activity
" Retail trade and wholesale trade industries show strong growth in online job availability, suggesting strong pre-holiday hiring demand
" Utilities sector sees significantly heightened online recruitment activity, likely due to preparations for strong winter demand and a shortage of experienced technicians
" Demand for computer and mathematical workers continues upward growth trend, indicating increased demand for specialized IT professionals
" Sharp rise in West South Central region reflects active efforts by New Orleans employers to restore their businesses and Texas' improved economic outlook
SumTotal Enterprise Suite Earns Place on 2005 Military Training Technology Top 100Selection criteria for this year's list included customer feedback, innovation and volume of military sales.
'Tis the Season for a Drop in Workplace ProductivityPoll shows half of Canadians report lower productivity during the month of December
CAREERJOURNAL.COM PARTNERS WITH WORTHWHILE MAGAZINELucas Group Announces Hire of National Director for Accounting and Finance Contract StaffingLucas Group´s Accounting and Finance Contract Staffing group specializes in providing mid- to high-level project specialists to help its client corporations meet the ever-changing staffing demands of today´s accounting & finance environment.
Will Your Holiday Party End up in an Employee Lawsuit? HR.BLR.com Offers Tips for Avoiding ProblemsHR.BLR.com, the HR web site has produced a free white paper loaded with tips for avoiding problems at employer sponsored holiday parties.
RemedyTemp Reports Continued Improved Financial Results; Achieves Pre-tax Profit for 2005 Fiscal Fourth QuarterNet loss for the 12 months ended Oct. 2, 2005, amounted to $3.6 million, equal to $0.39 per fully diluted share, compared with a net
loss of $12.8 million, or $1.42 per share, for fiscal 2004.
Questionmark Perception Release Makes Searching Large Item Banks a Snap"Many Perception users manage item banks that contain literally thousands of questions," explained Eric Shepherd, president of Questionmark.
MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT RISES TWO MONTHS IN A ROWJob Creation across All Sectors, Says Huether, Show's Economy's
Underpinnings Are Strong
Steven Brown has joined Buck Consultants' Philadelphia-area office in Berwyn as a Principal and local Retirement Practice Leader.Brown had served with Watson Wyatt as a Senior Retirement Consultant and Local Practice Leader. He was also with Towers Perrin as a Senior Retirement Consultant. Brown has 18 years of retirement consulting experience, with expertise in Fortune 1000 client relationship management, consulting on retirement actuarial issues and plan redesign, and business development.
National Summit on Competitiveness to Call for Investment in U.S. Innovation TUESDAY, DEC. 6 CEOs, Top Administration Officials Will Focus on Building America's
Economic Future
What: National Association of Manufacturers President John Engler,
more than 55 corporate CEOs, university presidents and scientists from
across the country will meet with top administration officials to press
for more research and development funding, a greater emphasis on science
and math education and immigration reform as means to keeping the U.S.
economy globally competitive.
Sagitec Sets Industry Speed Record Using .NET 2.0In just 8 months, Sagitec implements a rich set of functionality for KPERS using an innovative approach combined with industry leading technology
Tech professionals in Toronto now have their own career site listing over one thousand job opportunities.Over 100 companies have jobs listed on TechJobsToronto.com.
The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live and archived for a period of 90 business days and is available to the general public.To access the Formal Presentation/Q&A portion of the presentation, log into:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=110723&eventID=1172132
Briljent Employs Performance Assessment Network, Inc. Web-based Assessments- Entrepreneurial Indiana-based Companies Also Form Marketing Agreement -
Kenexa Named to Software Magazine's 23rd Annual Software 500- Acknowledged as One of the World´s Largest Software Companies -
HighRoads Announces $8 Million in Series-B FinancingRound Reflects Market Imperative for Solutions and Services that Lower
Employee Health & Welfare Costs
HRToolbox, Inc. Offers On-Demand, Self-Paced EducationLeading Global Workforce Solution Launches Web-Based Training to Assist Clients with Key Global HR Challenges
The company known nationally as a leader in benefits management and outsourcing solutions today announced its new name-RealLife HRSM.Formerly known as RewardsPlus ®, the new name more accurately reflects the value RealLife HR and its team of professionals bring to the HR community, according to Gary Broache, RealLife HR president, who unveiled the corporate name change today during a company-wide event at the firm´s Hunt Valley, Md. headquarters.
Retail Jobs are Filled Fastest, Pharmaceutical and Managerial Candidates Better Be Patient Says New StudyIncluded in the findings are analyses detailing that the quickest positions filled are in the education and retail industries, with an average range of 22 days to 86 days.
Bullhorn Revolutionizes Staffing and Recruiting Software With The Release Of Bullhorn 8.5Bullhorn Extends the Virtual Office of Staffing and Recruiting Professionals with Real-Time Wireless Access
Partnership with CareerBuilder.com Delivers Enhanced Value to iCIMS Customers Through Integrated Resume ProcessingThe integration with CareerBuilder.com further enhances the value delivered by iCIMS to its 275+ worldwide clients.
WACHOVIA JOINS ROLLOVERSYSTEMS NETWORK OF IRA PROVIDERS, ENHANCING OPTIONS FOR ROLLOVER CUSTOMERSExpanding Product Base Offers Customers Greater Choice for Retirement Investments
Online recruitment news for HR and Recruitment professionalsOnrec.com and Online recruitment magazine are delighted that they building on the success of the first Onrec Awards. The 2nd, held on the 8th March 2006 at the Café Royal, is going to include more awards recognising not only excellence in marketing but also awards for advances in technology and recognising the progress made by companies in adoption of online recruitment practises.
TAOnline.com Partners with CareerProPlusOffering Transitioning Military Extended Services
New Service Provides COBRA Administration with Specialized Features at Small Employer PricesWebCOBRA.com is an enterprise-ready system available at small employer prices, while offering the same COBRA administration functions available to significantly larger employers and administrators.
A growing number of large employers are boosting efforts to improve their workers' health and productivity.Furthermore, employers that are aggressively implementing health and productivity practices are seeing lower costs, reduced lost time and
improved worker health.
CVPartners chose HireDesk because it offered the flexibility and robust feature set to meet the needCVPartners will use HireDesk to streamline their business processes, to accurately and quickly identify and place candidates, and to provide exceptional service to their clients.
Tyco Selects Kenexa's Customized CareerTracker ® for Global Rollout - Tyco Turns to Kenexa for Complete Performance Management and Career Development Solution -
A growing number of large employers are boosting efforts to improve their workers' health and productivity.Furthermore, employers that are aggressively implementing health and productivity practices are seeing lower costs, reduced lost time and improved worker health.
Human Resources Executives Say Strategic Human Capital Management (HCM) Top Priority for 2006Initial Saba Survey Results Reveal Value of Competency Management to HCM Activities
Universal Background Screening Offers Next Generation Oral Drug Testing Solution for EmployersThe oral drug testing system now offered by Universal Background Screening provides FDA-approved laboratory accuracy with quicker, easier collection. Oral drug testing allows employers to hire new employees faster, and minimizes lost work time for testing of current employees. Oral fluid collection is done on-site, eliminating the need for applicants or employees to travel to a laboratory collection site.
Valtera Awarded HR-XML CertificationLeading Non-Profit Consortium Recognizes Provider of Selection and Assessment Solutions for Meeting Top Industry Standards
Kronos ® continues mid-market momentum by supporting Cambro Manufacturing's continuous quality initiative with HR, payroll, and time and labor solutions
Leading manufacturer of products for the foodservice industry optimizes business processes and employee performance with Kronos workforce management solutions
Workplace Options Reaffirms Commitment to Union Partners With Expansion to Downtown DetroitWorkplace Options' Michigan based call center has been delivering services to union members for over 20 years and it's recently launched UnionSelect, the only work/life information and referral service delivered by union represented employees for union represented employees.
STAFFING INDUSTRY ANALYSTS RANKS STAFF MANAGEMENTONE OF INDUSTRY´S FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES FOR 2004
iVantage ® reaches across the world to Offshore Logistics, Inc.iVantage ®, SPECTRUM´s web-based Human Resource Information System, is the HRIS of choice for Offshore Logistics.
Sapien Names Rick Roscitt as Chairman30-Year Veteran will oversee business development and growth strategies for HRMS and HCM solutions provider
Tips for Benefit Plans for EOETips to Employers of Excellence for TheiR EE Benefit Plans
SPDsThe future of Summary Plan Descriptions or SPDs
Company Holiday Parties: When Clean up Means More Than Collecting the TrashCompany parties are a staple of the holiday season in the United States and, in an effort to foster the festive spirit, three-quarters of these parties will serve alcohol. At times this means that managers get more headaches than holiday greetings from company parties. From HumanR.
Workplace Options to Construct New Corporate Headquarters in RaleighWPO announcement of planned construction - a new Corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC. Since June of 2003, WPO has experienced 10 quarters of consecutive double digit sales growth and the new space will help manage for future growth.
Workplace Options Reaffirms Commitment to Union Partners With Expansion to Downtown DetroitWorkplace Options, the largest provider of work/life employee benefits in America, has announced plans to relocate it's Auburn Hills, MI call center to the historic Buhl Building in downtown Detroit.
Wharton Professor Dr. Peter Cappelli Joins HCI's National Human Capital Summit"A dramatic shift in executive careers, and in executives themselves, has occurred over the past two decades," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's Executive Director.
Wanted: Older Faces! The Experience of a LifetimeA national job search for older faces is on! Gen Plus,
TM focused on services relevant to 50 plussers (Boomers and young Seniors),is helping companies match up with jobseekers 50 years and older in the US and Canada.
Valtera Builds Dual-Use Assessment System for Rent-A-Center ManagersNation's largest rent-to-own operator to implement Valtera Technology for hiring and developing leaders.
ULTRALINK ANNOUNCES NEW EMPLOYEE PORTAL THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH ENWISENNew Decision Support Capabilities Enable Employees to be More Effective in Managing Their Own Benefits Through Robust Self-Service Resources
Ultimate Software's Intersourcing Gives 13,500-Employee Financial Institution the Technology to Manage GrowthThe company expects to continue to grow over the next
three to five years, and looks forward to using the solution's Web-based
functionality to further increase productivity.
U.K.-Based Addenbrooke's Hospital Picks SumTotal to Boost Workplace Performance With today's news, Addenbrooke's becomes the third in a string of
European customers, the others being Inmarsat and Lloyds TSB, who have
announced their use of SumTotal's solution in recent weeks.
Twelve of 28 U.S. Metro Markets Rise to Record HighsTwelve of 28 U.S. Metro Markets Rise to Record Highs
in November, According to the Monster Local Employment Index
Eleven Other Markets Remain Flat, but Still at Highest Levels,
Demonstrating Continued Strength in Local Online Recruitment Activity
Broad Demand for Military, Protective Service, Engineering, IT,
Legal, and Production Workers Drives Online Hiring Growth in November
Houston Registers Largest Rate of Increase, Reflecting Intensified
Reconstruction Efforts; Minneapolis Extends Six-month Upward Growth Trend
Tuck Professor Dr. Sydney Finkelstein Will Speak at HCI's National SummitDay one of the Summit, Dr. Finkelstein will present "The Seven Habits of Highly Unsuccessful People," a session that will explore how seemingly beneficial habits and so-called positive leadership traits can actually make smart, previously successful people go wrong.
TruStar Solutions Forms Strategic Alliance with panAccording to the details of the new relationship, pan will be the exclusive employment testing and assessment resource for TruStar Solutions' recruitment solutions development services.
Travis Software Announces WebCOBRA.com's Service for Small Employers and Insurance BrokersTravis Software Corp., a leading provider of advanced employee benefits software and the WebCOBRA.com system, announced today the availability of a new WebCOBRA.com service for small employers and insurance brokers, with specialized features including Federal and State continuation, e-mail notification of ready correspondence, and electronic document storage.
theexecutiveclub.com Announces Partnership With European Business Forumtheexecutiveclubb.com sponsored by Coutts & Co and developed by leading online recruitment website www.executivesontheweb.com, announces a partnership with European Business Forum.
TalentHook Integrates with HireAbility, Creates Seamless Recruiting TechnologySourcing software now available with popular recruiting network and applicant tracking system
Soliant Health Contributes to Georgia State University College of Health and Human SciencesGeorgia State University is a leading educational institution in
the field of Physical Therapy. The university recently accepted its
first class of students seeking a Doctor of Physical Therapy, making
Georgia State the first university in Georgia to grant that degree.
Cendant Mobility Honored by China Staff Magazine for Second Consecutive YearNamed 2005 HR Outsourcing Firm of the Year
Delphia Consulting and Halogen Software Partner to Provide Employee Performance Management SolutionsNew partnership expands Delphia's HR offerings with 'best in class' solutions aimed at mid-size organizations
Recruitmax Adds 18 Enterprise Clients in Third Quarter; Achieves 32nd Consecutive Quarter of Year-over-Year Revenue Growth- Recruitmax Continues Strong International Momentum; Recognized As Top Performer in Industry Study and Receives Prestigious Media Accolades -
BEELINER SURVEYS DEVELOPS TOOL FOR HR AND TRAINING PROFESSIONALS TO COLLECT AND MANAGE DATANew Survey Software Provides Affordable, Web-based Tool to Easily Manage Employee Communications and Evaluate Training and Hiring Practices
EchoT Helps Time Warner Cable's Contact Center to 26% Increase in Customer Satisfaction in First Two Months After Launch of ServiceWith Echo
TM in place, real-time feedback is channeled directly from the customer to front-line customer service representatives (CSRs), which results in CSRs being able to self-correct gaps in the service they deliver, based upon the behavioral reinforcement or redirection they receive.
Exclusive B21 Study: Companies Paying a High Price for Mismanaging People TransitionsAbout 20% said their companies were ineffective at ensuring successful transitions -- that is, onboarding new talent, as well as helping promoted or transferred employees adjust to new roles. Just over 50% said they do "okay," but that many employees fail because they don't get enough management attention.
APEX MANAGEMENT GROUP LAUNCHES NEW DISEASE MANAGEMENT ROI ASSESSMENT CAPABILITY TOOL"Over the last few years, employers have been adding various disease management programs in an effort to help manage the cost of their healthcare benefit programs," said Barry Rosenfeld, a senior consultant at APEX.
Institutional clients gain expanded real estate expertise"This relationship benefits both organizations and, most importantly, our
clients, who will have access to the world´s premier real estate consulting
firm," said Howard Crane, North American practice director for Watson Wyatt
Investment Consulting.
Ameriprise Retirement Services announced today that Ward Armstrong will serve as a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging, held December 11-14 in Washington DC.The theme for the 2005 WHCoA is "The Booming Dynamics of Aging: From Awareness to Action," reflecting the changing face of aging in America.
SOME OF THE BEST GIFTS AROUND COST LITTLE OR NO MONEY AND DON'T REQUIRE MUCH SHOPPING. BUT THEY CAN YIELD HUGE BENEFITS IN WORKPLACE SATISFACTION FOR BOTH THE GIVER AND THE RECEIVER."Choosing a gift can be a headache but it can also be an opportunity," say Beverly Kaye and Sharon Jordan-Evans. They are coauthors of the bestseller on employee retention, LOVE ´EM OR LOSE ´EM: GETTING GOOD PEOPLE TO STAY and of the popular book on achieving personal satisfaction at work, LOVE IT, DON´T LEAVE IT: 26 WAYS TO GET WHAT YOU WANT AT WORK, both published by Berrett-Koehler.
Florida Employer Health Insurance Costs Dropping, Employee Expenses Rising, Says New SurveyEffective Resources, Inc. releases annual statewide salary, wage and benefits survey, representing more than 2.1 million employees and 534 Florida employers
Valtera Expands Business Development Team, Appoints New Regional DirectorSales Growth for Human Capital Provider Brings Addition of Global Industry Veteran Kim Macdonald
Recruitmax Named to Forbes.com Best of The Web DirectoryFall 2005 Listing Cites Strong Revenue Growth, Product Offerings and Client Additions
Ernst & Young Will Survey HR Executives With Human Capital InstituteThe results of the Ernst & Young/Human Capital Institute Aging Workforce Survey will be released in a report, available in late January 2006.
Oracle HCM Users Group (OHUG) Announces Addition of PeopleSoft HCM Customer Track at Spring ConferenceOHUG Issues Call for Presentations for April 2006
Event Focused on PeopleSoft HCM Users
iCIMS President and CEO Recognized as Distinguished Industry Leader by ReedLogic Speaker BoardColin Day Selected as a Keynote Speaker in The HR Software Leadership Conference 2005
Concierge services save employees 3.5 hours per request ---- and that includes holiday shopping too!Can holiday shopping affect productivity in the workplace? "Absolutely," says Janet Kraus, CEO of Boston-based Circles, a leading provider of concierge and personal assistance services. "With employees increasingly doing their online holiday shopping at work, this loss of job focus can impact a company´s bottom line and increase holiday stress levels." Just how pervasive is online holiday shopping in the workplace?
Measuring Quality of Hire: The Four Essential ChallengesIn working with quality of hire, there is no simple answer, no silver bullet. This does not mean that it is not worth the effort to put in place quality-of-hire metrics. Indeed, it is possible to develop very useful quality-of-hire metrics that will serve the purpose of maximizing the effectiveness of your hiring processes.
Trends in Employee Benefits: What's Hot, What's NotThe highest priority for employer provided benefits programs should be to protect the employee from significant financial hardship due to illness, disability, or death. A recent study listed the top five HR concerns of employers and employees.
Governance, Wall Street and Compensation PolicyWhen matters of compensation come up, it is going to be the compensation managers who are going to have to take the lead in putting together the data, explaining the data, explaining the policy, and the reasons behind those policies.
Talent Mangement Systems: Selecting a Project Team and Managing the Selection ProcessConsidering that many selection campaigns take from 3-18 months and the eventual implementation can take roughly the same about of time, selecting the right contributors is just as important as selecting the right tool. Â
Supporting Your Managers to Improve Performance: Providing the Necessary ToolsThe demands on today's manager are quite significant and tools that provide support to enable managers to carry out their job functions more efficiently and effectively are available.
Arkansas Children's Hospital Becomes An Employer of Choice - A Journey to Excellence with The Disney InstituteIn May 2002, Arkansas Children´s Hospital took its senior management team to Florida where they attended Disney Institute´s program, "Excellence in Healthcare Leadership." Karen Elmhirst, HR.com's Senior Leadership analyst brings us this story.
Designing an Effective Recruitment Process for Small BusinessDesigning an effective and efficient recruitment process is a cornerstone of success for small business.
National Business Group on Health Unveils Employer Guide to Behavioral Health ServicesNew Guide to Dramatically Improve Services for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders