Downsizing: 7 Steps to Help Employees CopeLayoffs affect more than those who have been let go. It's up to the HR department to make sure everything goes smoothly even those who are left behind. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article from Carol A. Hacker.
Cutting Costs with a Scalpel, Not a ChainsawIt's a tough economy and one that is going to continue to cause layoffs and cuts to projects. But as Curt Finch explains, the cuts can be avoided.
Salary Increase Budgets 2009: Financial Crisis EditionThe continuing negative economic growth forecasted well into 2009 is having an impact on compensation decisions in real-time. About a quarter of our matched case sample of companies report
change in their salary budgets since the last survey in April/May 2008 — with the clear trend being downward. The Conference Board shares their results.
US Employees Earn Least Amount of SeveranceEmployees laid off in the United States earn the least amount of severance pay worldwide, according to a recent study by Right Management.
Indian Spices, Legumes, and Employee WellnessEmployees with unhealthy habits have higher medical costs. In the current economic crunch, HR needs to find creative and cost-effective ways to solve this problem. Alamelu Vairavan explains how.
Energizing and Engaging Frontline StaffDo you know how to energize your organization? Jim Clemmer shares his advice.
Trouble Focusing on Success: The Challenges of ADHD in the WorkplaceDr. Edward Hallowell shares suggestions on how to deal with ADHD in the workplace.
New High Tech Job Board Offers More Focused, Efficient Way to Find JobsHigh tech job board, TechCareerDirect.com, is booming despite the woes of Michigan's automotive industry. The new Tech Career Direct Website offers a user-friendly niche job board to cater to technology professionals and employers.
Leopard Solutions Launches Free Powerful Tools For Law Schools And StudentsLeopard Solutions launches a free law school project for law students and law school administrators
Job Search Boot Camp Readies Job Seekers in a Slowing EconomyEven in difficult economic times, research shows that certain traits and attitudes of job seekers affect job-search behavior. Learning to maintain a sense of optimism in conjunction with practical action steps is critical to job seekers' success.
Shaker to Offer New Online Virtual Recruiting ResourceCareer fairs to reach candidates in cost-effective interactive environment.
SHL to Demonstrate Employee Assessment Solutions at Colorado Human Resource Association’s Conference SHL Group, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions
Fieldglass to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's 'Contract Talent' Research Practice AreaContract Talent Management Webinar, on January 21, Will Highlight First Major Research Initiative
Sales Training Doesn't Have to Suffer During Rough TimesCompanies forced to reduce sales training activities can get access to a library of audio and video sales training materials featuring the leading names in sales training and sales training management. iLearningGlobal.tv features hundreds of hours of training materials on topics of sales, sales management, time management and customer service. Presenters include sales training legends including Brian Tracy, Harv Eker, Mark Victor Hansen. For one low monthly fee, individual sales personnel can have unlimited access to all the materials they need to stay motivated and focused to build their businesses.
BioSpace and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Inc. Launch 2009 Genetown™ Hotbed CampaignBioSpace.com, the leading resource for life science careers and information, and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MBC) have unveiled the tenth edition of the Genetown™ Hotbed Campaign.
Hackensack University Medical Center Human Resources Department Anticipates $200,000 Savings Leading New Jersey hospital to gain efficiencies and clear hundreds of square feet of storage by indexing two million Human Resources documents.
David Allen and Eric Mack Present Best Practices Sessions on Maximizing Personal Productivity Introducing Star Achievement Awards: increase mind power and magnificently propel students to the fullest extent of their capabilities by actually giving students a chance to have their very own registered star in honor of their achievements.
New eBook Helps Senior Care Suppliers Stand Out in Fast-Growing MarketplaceOnline Book Guides Companies to Reach and Engage Buyers Through Increased Publicity, Web Site Traffic and Improved SEO
Whitepapers about E-Learning Courtesy of AdobeHere are some informative whitepapers about e-learning courtesy of Adobe.
Revolutionary Sourcing Products Partner Drastically Shifting the Recruiting LandscapeTalentDrive and InterActive Applicant Partner Offering Advanced Search and Video Interviewing Capabilities
Emerging Social Networking Site Facilitates Canadian Immigration and Settlement LoonLounge's rapid member increase unveils burgeoning social movement - Although LoonLounge is only now being officially launched, the Canadian immigration online community has already made an impact. Nearly 15,000 members from 191 countries have registered, indicative of a social movement over the net. And it is not just immigrants benefiting from this social networking tool, established Canadians and recently-landed immigrants also find the site beneficial.
Dresser & Associates Teams Up with Other Sage Abra Business Partners Dresser & Associates, Inc., today announced the formation of the Alliance for Workforce Management.
Renewable Energy 401(k) Tax Credit Would Improve Obama Stimulus PackageAdvice from Colorado alliance of business, associations, environment groups and the Renewable Energy Task Force of the South Denver Chamber of Commerce.
Industry Expert Elliott Masie to Highlight 2009 Top Learning Trends in Cornerstone OnDemand Webinar Complimentary session, hosted by Training Industry Inc., will cover opportunities and winning strategies for learning professionals in the coming year
"Spark" Author Arupa Tesolin To Kick-Off Innovation Panel at World Automotive News CongressPresentation text will be available on Tuesday Jan. 20, through the World Congress Media Centre.
S·com recognised for advertising excellence at ATSCo AwardsLeading recruitment specialist s·com Group is celebrating winning the award for the best online advertisement of the year, at the recent ATSCo Awards, held at the Intercontinental Hotel in London.
The RightThing Builds for Strong 2009The RightThing, leader in customized recruitment leadership, technology and outsourcing showed strong results in Q4 of 2008 securing over ten new outsourcing deals with clients including Roxane Laboratories, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, The Scotts Company, Sciele Pharma, Kronos Incorporated, Praxair, Advantage Sales & Marketing, Albemarle Corporation, and Lexmark International.
Human Capital Institute Announces Additional Underwriters for Fourth Annual HCI SummitHuman Capital Institute Announces Additional Underwriters for
Fourth Annual HCI National Human Capital Summit March 9-11, 2009
More than 2 Dozen Industry Leaders Support
Nation's Leading Talent Management Event
“One Size Fits All” Won’t Work to Motivate Employees, Advises SHLResearch Shows That Employers Should Tailor Motivation Efforts for Different Employees
BrainTrustInc.com Implements New Fee Structure Previously, BrainTrust, Inc. operated as a monthly membership, but has redesigned its fee structure in response to the changing dynamics of the economic environment. To ease the burden on those seeking work, BrainTrust, Inc. will no longer charge candidates who post their profiles any fee. Upon registration, the service and all of the site's resources will be available to candidates at no cost. Similarly, BrainTrust, Inc. is removing the monthly fee for member companies. Companies will now simply be charged $50 for each project posting.
Matco Tools Franchise Listed in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500"Once again, Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Matco Tools in its prestigious Franchise 500 rankings. Matco Tools has more than 60 years of national brand experience in the automotive equipment industry with a line of more than 13,000 products and has a unique franchise offering.
Apex Global Partners, Inc. Appoints Managing Director of Business DevelopmentApex Global Partners (AGP) appoints Jay Beck as Managing Director of Business Development for Its Benefits Division.
College Seniors Stumble; Few Know How to Find First Job, According to New Career Planning GuideCareer Planning Guide for Students Shows How to Find First Job in 90 Days.
Atlanta Employment Firm Launches OneMinuteInterviewTips.com Atlanta Employment Firm, Staff Financial Group Inc the parent company of the Career Coaching Group.net, launches OneMinuteInterviewTips.com, a website for job seekers hosting Instructional Training Videos that are "Easy to understand tips and strategies that help job seekers navigate the interview process and leverage technology in their career search."
Virtualization Recruitment; Where Do You Turn?Virtualization is solving problems for businesses around the world, but when it comes to virtualization and cloud computing recruitment, where do you turn?
Illinois Manufacturers' Association Chairman Ron Bullock to Address Workforce Development at ProMat Ron Bullock, Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association will be a featured panelist at ProMat 2009, the premier event for material handling and logistics buyers from more than 90 countries. Bullock will be featured in a panel discussion concerning workforce development needs in the manufacturing sector. The panel is scheduled on Wednesday morning, January 14, beginning at 8:45 am at McCormick Place South in Chicago.
New website launch drives more revenue for HSEQ OneAustralian based recruitment agency HSEQ One has announced the launch of their new, leading-edge website. Strong design and streamlined two-way process was the main focus for the website and the results have enabled them to extend their online reach and substantially cut down on in-house administration.
ACS to Provide HSA Product to Regence; ACS HSA Solution Now Offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE:ACS) today announced that it will provide Regence with Health Savings Account (HSA) administration services for its members in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and select counties of Washington. Regence members will be offered the ACS HSA Solution through its U.S. Bank custodian option.
Gaming Industrys First Employee Engagement ProgramValtera and the TRACOM Group Develop the Gaming Industry’s First Employee Engagement Program
Innovative new solution targets the unique aspects of measuring and improving employee engagement in the gaming industry
Total Rewards Software Registers 1,000th Client to Use Free Total Compensation Statement SoftwareMilestone reached after only two years of release of free software
Cytiva Announces SonicSummit User ConferenceUser conference to bring Cytiva clients together to connect with peers, domain experts and Sonic product specialists
GeoLearning's GeoMaestro Wins Unprecedented Fourth Straight "Best SaaS LMS" in 2008 GeoMaestro has swept the category every year since the inception of the readers' choice awards program.
Fund Managers Optimistic for 2009 Fund managers globally have a generally optimistic outlook for 2009 and predict that markets in most regions will begin to recover this year, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
LatPro Launches 2009 Diversity Job Fair Series with Houston EventLatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series, in partnership with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, will visit the Houston Westin Galleria on February 19.
U.S. Employers Face More Than $108 Billion Pension Funding Tab in 2009, Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds U.S. employers will be required to contribute more than $108 billion into their defined benefit plans this year, according to an analysis by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. Although that’s roughly $16 billion less than employers would have had to contribute without the passage of a new pension funding relief law late last year, Watson Wyatt pension experts say employers will still need additional relief.
Retirement recordkeeper ExpertPlan acquires Newtown, PA TPA - continues with growth planLeading private label retirement plan recordkeeper ExpertPlan has acquired its second company - Actuarial Enterprises, Inc. (AEI), a third party administrator (TPA). The company, which currently operates out of Newtown, PA will ultimately relocate its employees to ExpertPlan’s headquarters in East Windsor and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary.
From Owning to Exiting – The Risks of Transition Must Be Carefully Managed Within Family BusinessFamily businesses have better chance of survival and success by integrating strategic and succession plans
Littler Mendelson Announces Twenty-Seven Newly Elevated ShareholdersLittler Mendelson, the nation's largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is pleased to announce the elevation of twenty-seven associates across the firm, to shareholder status.
HeartMath Responds to Global Stress with Free De-Stress Kit for Changing TimesThe Institute of HeartMath (IHM), a recognized leader in stress research and education, has long been committed to helping people around the world and now is responding to the extraordinary challenges so many face: The institute and sister company HeartMath LLC initiated a mass distribution of its new and by all accounts widely popular booklet, De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times - at no cost.
Two Former Wal-Mart Executives Start Leadership Network in BentonvilleFormer Wal-Mart executives, Coleman Peterson and Mel Redman, are teaming up to start an exclusive leadership network based in Bentonville, AR. The "Bentonville Leadership Network" will be commencing on January 20, 2009, with a three day seminar in Bentonville. The Network is attracting top executives from around the country, who can attend one of several upcoming seminars in 2009.
Millions of Employers at Risk - Section 125 Cafeteria PlansThe IRS made sweeping changes to IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan regulations on August 6, 2007 set to take effect January 1, 2009. Employers utilizing Section 125 Premium Only Plans, Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance Plans have to update their Plan Documents or face potential penalties and the possibility of having their Plan disallowed back to the date of infraction. Core Documents at www.CoreDocuments.com has an affordable solution.
Successful Style & Image, Inc. Announces Opening of Women Pro PlacementSuccessful Style & Image, Inc. opens Women Pro Placement to provide women with permanent work/life job options and companies with increased value.
Successful Style & Image, Inc. Announces Opening of Women Pro PlacementSuccessful Style & Image, Inc. opens Women Pro Placement to provide women with permanent work/life job options and companies with increased value.
Fast Growing Startup Provides Empowering Information to Those Affected by the Difficult Job MarketPresident/CEO of Carvechi, Donald Tee Carson announces "The Empowering Movement" and revamps Carvechi's technologically advanced Web 2.0 portal.
Morehead Webinar to Discuss Building Workforce CommitmentExtensive research has established a strong link between elevated commitment among employees and positive business outcomes.
College Seniors Mess Up Their Resumes, According to Career Assessment BookNew career assessment book reveals five common errors.
Jobless Claims Drop; EmploymentCrossing Proves to be a Great Support in Helping Unemployed Find JobsIn what might be considered a silver lining after months, the number of claims for first-time jobless benefits fell sharply by 94,000 last week, according to the US Department of Labor. EmploymentCrossing, a US-based job board, added 50,000 jobs on Thursday and has proven to be the most effective way of finding jobs in this downturn.
YourBusinessUmbrella.com Launches Corporate Identity and Branding PackagesStrategic Solutions Advisers, LLC has launched a new service for independent business professionals; YourBusinessUmbrella.com provides corporate branding and a corporate umbrella for independent professionals seeking to offer their expertise to organizations while minimizing overhead costs associated with unique organizational structures including marketing materials, contracts, customer relationship management and other service related activities
Splash Media Announces Agreement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to Create Revolutionary ETraining Splash Media LP, an Emmy Award-winning innovator in eTraining and digital video publishing, has partnered with Wiley to create and produce a library of online training videos for Wiley's For Dummies branded imprint.
New AMACOM Book Offers Readers a Fool-Proof Guide To The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly New AMACOM Book Offers Readers a Fool-Proof Guide To The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About E-Learning and How To Make It Work for Any Company
Learn to Improve the Delivery of HR Services While Reducing Technology CostsIs your company one of many that is struggling to improve the delivery of human resources (HR) services during these uncertain economic times? Are you searching to leverage more functionality with the HR technology you currently have?
Agile Offshoring: Making it WorkOrganizations offshoring software development have been applying agile methods to facilitate teamwork between onshore and offshore employees. Info-Tech shares more.
CyberShift and SDI Announce PartnershipWorking in Concert, CyberShift and SDI Deliver Workforce Management
Solutions to Capital Asset Intensive Organizations with Complex
Requirements to Ensure Efficient Operations
eQuest Compliance Update - OFCCP Webinar and Revised FMLA RegulationsOn Thursday, January 8th, OFCCP is conducting a webinar from 2:00 - 3:00 EST. The topic of the webinar is "OFCCP's Accessible Online Application Directive". Participants from OFCCP and ODEP (Office of Disability Employment Policy) will discuss accessibility of contractors' online application systems and offer technical assistance tools for federal contractors to use in complying with the directive. To reserve your seat, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/946756800.
Upcoming Webcast from WANTED Technologies Examines How to Increase Recruitment Advertising Revenue
WANTED Technologies Corporation, a leader in sales and competitive intelligence solutions for media, HR/staffing, financial companies and government organizations
TalentDrive Moves Toward a Training Free Environment Convenient On-Demand Training for Clients Available Immediately
AIRS Announces the Release of Fifth Annual Job Board & Recruiting Technology DirectoryAIRS, the leader in recruitment training and technology today released their fifth annual Job Board & Recruiting Technology Directory, the largest compilation of technology provider offerings, including general, niche and specialty job boards, applicant tracking solutions and cross posting tools.
Strategic Solutions Advisers, LLC Launches Affordable Expert Assistance Strategic Solutions Advisers, LLC now offers affordable senior level executive support, both prescriptive and facilitative, as well as second opinions to small and medium-sized organizations. While businesses respond to current economic forces, many firms (profit and non-profit) are losing financial and human resources. Companies cannot afford to completely eliminate their ability to respond to opportunities. Strategic Solutions Advisers, LLC can provide the level of support you thought you could not afford by providing expert resources at a time they are most needed.
Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 10 Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it will host a free, interactive human resources workshop on Tuesday, February 10th at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Scottsdale, AZ.
Tropical Financial Credit Union Significantly Improves Human Capital Management EfficienciesTropical Financial Credit Union Significantly Improves Human Capital Management Efficiencies with UltiPro® Workplace
Jon Baeta Joins Buck Consultants as Vice President of Consulting SalesJon Baeta has joined Buck Consultants as a Vice President of Consulting Sales in the firm's San Francisco office.
HRchitect Finishes 2008 Strong and Looks to an Even Stronger 2009 as Demand Stays Strong HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, closed out a very strong 2008 and introduced a number of new initiatives to the HR community.
HR Analytics Drive Sound Decision Making In Turbulent Times The economy is forcing HR professionals to make tough decisions... but do they have the ability to predict the consequences of those decisions? Zach Thomas shares more.
Arbita Presents Sourcing and Recruiting Best Practices at RCE Global Recruitment Conference in AmsteGlenn Gutmacher led workshop on sourcing, session on developing talent pools through online interaction
Prepare for a Successful Job Interview in 5 Minutes New web site Interviewing-101.com offers job hunters top tips to quickly and best prepare for a job interview and secure a job offer
Sapien LLC Partners with Enwisen to Integrate On-Demand HR Communications into Sapien Global HR Personalized, contextual content adds value to the employee and manager self-service experience and maximizes customer ROI
Credit Counseling Agencies Suggest Continuing Education to Beat Recession and Get Out of Debt Providers of CareOne Credit Counseling Services (www.CareOneCredit.com) offer free tips to help American consumers save money on continuing education, to decrease debt and increase job stability.
College Seniors Face Shaky Job Market, According to Career Counseling Book"Exploding Offers," Delayed Start Dates and Cancelled Openings Continue With Weak Economy.
Tech DoubleCheck Helps Validate Spending in the IT RecessionIn the wake of a global economic recession, corporate spending has decreased tremendously with the most prevalent budget cuts in Information Technology (IT). The pool of resources is becoming overcrowded with both the experienced and inexperienced - forcing executives to hire resources at cheaper rates and justify costs of the most experienced candidates. Tech DoubleCheck completes the validation needed in the IT recession by offering hiring managers and recruiters an extensive report on the value of each candidate based on in-depth technical interviewing, behavioral analysis, and solid technical reference checking.
Ultimate Software to Present at the 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Scott Scherr, president, CEO, and founder, and Mitchell Dauerman, executive vice president and CFO, will present at the upcoming 11th Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference on January 6, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time. The four-day event will be held January 6 – 9 at The New York Palace Hotel, 455 Madison Avenue, New York, NY.
MassMutual Appoints New Vice President of Sales for Health and Executive BenefitsMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that it has appointed James (Jim) Jacobsen vice president, sales, health and executive benefits in the company’s U.S. Insurance Group.
Fisher Vista, LLC Reports Seventh Consecutive Year of Revenue Growth and ProfitabilityDebt-Free Company Plans New Products and Expanded Services in 2009
Enwisen Announces AnswerSource Onboarding 4.1 – New Version IntroducesProvides Rich Onboarding Experience; Simplifies Workflow Management for Both Frequent and Occasional Hiring Managers
Concierge Can Help You Keep Your New Year’s ResolutionsLose weight. Eat healthier. Stop smoking. Spend more time with the family. Carve out more free time for yourself. If these New Year’s Resolutions sound familiar, you’re not alone. Each year as people ring in the New Year, they vow to make certain changes in their lives --- vows that are often broken.
Economic Solace Found in SaaS Based Human Resource Management SolutionsSaaS.com's Workforce Management Solutions Aid in Economic Crisis
Recovery
Littler Mendelson Welcomes Tazamisha Imara and Corinn Jackson to the Los Angeles OfficeLittler Mendelson, the nation's largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is pleased to announce the arrival of attorneys Tazamisha Imara and Corinn Jackson to the firm’s Los Angeles office, both formerly of Kauff McClain & McGuire LLP.
Littler Mendelson Welcomes Tazamisha Imara and Corinn Jackson to the Los Angeles OfficeLittler Mendelson, the nation's largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is pleased to announce the arrival of attorneys Tazamisha Imara and Corinn Jackson to the firm’s Los Angeles office, both formerly of Kauff McClain & McGuire LLP.
Leadership Development Firm Leah M. Joppy & Associates Earns High Marks on Customer Service Survey Leah M. Joppy & Associates, a internationally-recognized leadership development firm, recently scored 97 percent out of a possible 100 percent on Dunn & Bradstreet's Open Ratings Customer Service Survey.
Author Bo Bennett Makes it Easy for You to Make 2009 Your "Year To Success"For the first time, Bennett converts his book into podcast format making it very easy for anyone with access to iTunes or other podcast catchers to download the book for free.
Silverman, McDonald & Friedman Opens New Office in New Castle to Serve Legal Needs Full-service civil law firm with focus on personal injury, workers comp and estate planning expands with second office in state, also adds new attorney in Wilmington office
Dennis Stockwell Joins Jackson Healthcare as General Counsel Company Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of Experienced Executive to Handle Legal Affairs.
CyberShift to Demonstrate Workforce Management Solutions at Upcoming NRF Convention and ExpoCyberShift, a leading global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services
The ADA Amendments Act of 2008The ADA Amendments Act of 2008, in effect since last Thursday, reversed years of court decisions favoring employers in disputes over disability discrimination. Now, it’s clear that the realm of the disabled as defined by the law is going to expand. Workplace policies are going to have to undergo significant revisions if employers are to avoid what is expected to be a tidal wave of new litigation.
McAfee & Taft will conduct a full-day seminar, FMLA Master ClassIn light of recent revisions to the Family and Medical Leave Act, attorneys with the Oklahoma City law firm of McAfee & Taft will conduct a full-day seminar, FMLA Master Class: The Advanced Interactive Workshop for Oklahoma Employers on Wednesday, January 21 at the Marriott Oklahoma City.
Sapien LLC Partners with Enwisen to Integrate On-Demand HR Communications into Sapien Global Personalized, contextual content adds value to the employee and manager self-service experience and maximizes customer ROI
Oneida Indian Nation Names Dana Sovocool Director of Human Resources Dana Sovocool has been named Director of Human Resources for the Oneida Indian Nation. In this position, he oversees human resources for the Nation and all of its enterprises, including Turning Stone Resort and Casino.
GeoLearning Crowned HRchitect's LMS Beauty Pageant WinnerOnline webinar audience casts votes to give GeoLearning's GeoMaesto the win in live LMS competition.
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