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Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Leaving so soon?
Just started a new job, but your ideal job now has an opening? What do you do? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.

Vast Majority of Employees Losing Sleep Over Financial Worries
The current economic turmoil is weighing heavily on the psyche of the U.S. workforce. Com Psych shares more of their study.

Employees Want to Improve their Health and Want Employer Help
Stresses from work, finances, and work/life balance are preventing healthier lifestyles finds the National Business Group on Health.

Living in the Leadership Gray Zone
Ambiguity is nothing to fear for leaders. Jim Clemmer shares his advice.

The Hard Realities of Managing
Less time. More concerns. Financial dilemmas. Managing is not easy. Bruce Tulgan explains.

Ten Recession-Proof Jobs
Is there such a thing as a recession-proof job? Joe Kilmartin shares some answers.

California State University to Offer Moodle through Moodlerooms
Largest system of public higher education provides choice in online learning services

Payroll Provider Creates Industry First With Bilingual Tool for Spanish Speaking Workforce
Perquest, a national payroll company, develops a new bilingual tool for United States Spanish speaking workforce.

HRsmart Partners with Oxus; Launches Talent Management Solutions in China
HRsmart, a leading global provider of talent management software solutions, announced today it has selected Oxus, a recruitment and candidate management company headquartered in Beijing, to launch its technology in China. Oxus will be implementing and supporting HRsmart¹s talent management applications in the Chinese market.

Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Named to 'Hot List' of Screening Industry Frontrunners
EBI's Brand of Award Winning Screening Solutions Recognized by Workforce Management Magazine as a Premier Provider

2009 Cvent User Conference to Take Place April 29- May 1
Cvent opens registration for 2009 Cvent User Conference

Ceridian LifeWorks named a finalist in URAC’s Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment
Ceridian LifeWorks will be among distinguished award winners at Best Practices Conference & Exhibit, April 1-2, 2009.

Toyota Motor Europe And Certpoint Systems Win Coveted Silver Award For The 'Best E-Learning Project
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and CERTPOINT Systems™, a leading global provider of corporate training software and solutions have been awarded the prestigious Silver Award in the “Best e-Learning project in securing widespread adoption” category by e-Learning Age. The ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hotel in London on 6th November 2008.

BodyLogicMD Opens Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Location in Chicago
BodyLogicMD is pleased to announce the opening of its newest bioidentical hormone therapy office in Chicago, Illinois. This BodyLogicMD location, owned by Dr. Joseph Mazzei, will focus its practice on anti-aging medicine, fitness, nutrition, and bioidentical hormone therapy.

Compdata Surveys Introduces Not-For-Profit Survey
The Compensation Data Not-For-Profit survey will cover comprehensive pay and benefit information, along with salary data for more than 100 industry-specific job titles.

Time Out or Game On -- A Strategic Look at Dealing with Tough Economic Times
In response to client requests for information on how business leadership and employees can deal with the current economic challenges, recruitment outsourcing firm Quintegra Resourcing publishes a new opinion paper written by Tailwind Consulting that describes - A strategic look at how to engage your employees in your evolving business strategy. The initial paper in the series, Time Out or Game On!, was published in November, 2008.

SetFocus Ranks Among the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in New Jersey
Top Employers Ltd, a recruitment media firm, today announced the release of a telling survey conducted to assess the career choice trends of Oxbridge students looking for UK graduate jobs.

HSA Resources Releases Employer Guide to HSAs
HSA Resources, a leading provider of Health Savings Accounts, announces the release of its HSA Employer Guide: An Introduction to Health Savings Accounts for Employers. The twenty-four page guide provides employers with in-depth yet easy to read explanations of the top HSA questions employers face.

Big Companies = Happier Employees, Study Indicates
Employees at larger companies are generally happier about their jobs than those at smaller organizations, according to a recent study.

TelcoBridges Names Danny Paul Blouin Vice President of Marketing
20 Year Industry Veteran Brings Extensive Experience from North American Service Providers to TelcoBridges.

LeaderZones.com Launches New Guest Speaker Section
Leadership and management content site builds a strong community of leaders

FTM On Demand Monthly Lease Program Announced by Eaagle Software
Eaagle Software announced the launch of FTM On Demand, a new monthly lease program for project-based users with time-limited text mining needs.

Business Leaders Place More Importance on Workforce Planning than HR Does, Study Reveals
Research hinting at “severe disconnect” between business and HR to be revealed in Human Capital Institute web presentation on December 6, 12PM ET.

Lt. Col. Weinstein, New Book: Universal Health Care Will Not Work Unless
Universal health care will not work unless personal accountability is an integral part. Col. Weinstein, author, professional speaker and beach boot camp instructor, just released his new book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is a guide to healthy living without all the hype and product promotions. It is designed for corporate wellness programs, youth programs, health and fitness professionals and people who have always or never exercised. It is designed to make health insurance of any kind of secondary concern.

Criminal Justice Career Guide Launches on All Criminal Justice Schools
All Criminal Justice Schools (http://www.AllCriminalJusticeSchools.com) has launched a Criminal Justice Career Guide for people thinking about work in the field of criminal justice.

Canadian Students Can Attend Colleges in their Bathrobes
Canadian Students can get a degree or certification without ever visiting a campus. They attend their choice of online colleges by studying at home, and with the Internet, complete coursework.

Vana Consulting Launches New HR and Talent Management Consultancy
Revolutionizes HR and Talent Strategy and Technology Consulting for the On-Demand World

Attracting Expats to Asia
Executives worldwide are favoring developing countries over more mature economies including the United States and Japan. Michael Bekins shares more.

Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) Leverages Resources of HRhome
The Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) has announced a key partnership with HRhome today, expanding the solutions for their members.

Arbita Funds 500 Micro-Loans through Kiva.org
Program Provides Capital to Entrepreneurs in the Developing World

Economic Downturn, Layoffs Can Spark Entrepreneurial Spirit
Economic Downturn, Layoffs Can Spark Entrepreneurial Spirit: Social Media Marketing Workshop to Teach Businesses Ways to Increase Visibility and Revenue To help new entrepreneurs, established business owners and individuals concerned about layoffs or future employment issues and business owners struggling to get visibility and online traffic, two experts in social media/marketing and training will present a three-hour webinar on Social Media Marketing for Business from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. The webinar will focus on teaching businesses and individuals to establish and be noticed with an online presence.

BenefitMall and HealthSmart Join Forces to Offer New Self-Funded Benefit Solution
BenefitMall has entered into a strategic marketing agreement with HealthSmart Benefit Solutions. Beginning December 1, 2008, HealthSmart will become BenefitMall's integrated self-funded solution for employer groups with 50 or more enrolled employees.

Keynote Presenters Announced for Employers of Excellence National Conference 2009
Announcement of Keynotes for the HR.com Employers of Excellence National Conference 2009.

Clutch Group Appoints Three Key Leaders To Worldwide Team
Clutch Group, a global provider of legal support solutions, has appointed Shanker Narayan as Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Titus as Vice President of Business Development & Marketing, and Gregory Brake as Vice President of Business Development.

All Education Schools Adds ESL to Their Educational Arsenal
All Star Directories unveils a new resource center on their premier education website, www.AllEducationSchools.com; good news for those interested in teaching English as a second language.

Information Technology Management Resource Guide Launches on All Computer Schools
In response to the growing demand for highly qualified information technology managers, All Computer Schools (http://www.all-computer-schools.com) has released an online IT Management Resource Center featuring career and education information about the growing field of IT Leadership.

Globoforce Sponsors and Presents at The Conference Board's SR Human Resources Executive Conference
Globoforce and Symantec Present 'Quantifiable Culture Change: Realizing Engagement Through Global Strategic Recognition'

IIMA Adopts Mastering the Economic Crisis Simulation
Tycoon Systems announces the launch of it's Mastering the Economic Crisis business simulation game. The Mastering the Economic Crisis simulation was extensively tested by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) at the occasion of IIMA's annual global MBA student competition. IIMA has used Tycoon Systems' business simulations for their global business school challenge the 3rd year in a row and reveals that the Mastering the Economic Crisis simulation was much appreciated by the participating MBA students.

Melissa Murer Corrigan Receives Prestigious NOCA Leadership Award
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's (PTCB) Executive Director and CEO, Melissa Murer Corrigan, RPh, has received the 2008 Certification Industry Leadership Award, the highest annual honor given by the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). The award recognizes Ms. Murer Corrigan's innovative leadership in developing, implementing, and researching programs or practices for the field of certification and licensure.

Globoforce Sponsors and Presents at The Conference Board’s SR Human Resources Executive Conference
Globoforce and Symantec Present ‘Quantifiable Culture Change: Realizing Engagement Through Global Strategic Recognition’

Workforce Management Solution Provides Additional Benefits and User
Omni Resource, Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with SaaS.com to Satisfy Client Needs

HR.com offers award-winning legal, compliance resources & experts to their over 180,000 US members
HR.com and HR & Benefits Essential today announced that they have entered into an agreement that will allow HR.com premier members free access to HR & Benefits Essentials’ award-winning human resources and benefits library.

Taleo and Thomas International expand relationship with integrated Recruiting & Employee Assessments
Taleo and Thomas International expand relationship with integrated Recruiting and Employee Assessment Solution directed at Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises (SEM)

HR Services Inc. Employee Zachrich Receives Usability Certification
HR Services Inc, provider of applicant tracking software, is proud to announce that Melisa Zachrich, Product Usability Manager for the myStaffingPro product line, has received certification in the Human Factors International Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) program.

Setting and Cascading Goals for Increased Effectiveness
Does your company go through the motions to create a strategic organization? Jim Clemmer shares his views.

Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life - 600 Word Review
Leadership from the Inside Out was a breakthrough bestseller when it was first released in 1998. It connected personal growth and leadership effectiveness. Since then, the book has been integrated into the curricula of more than 100 universities, and its concepts have influenced numerous leadership programs. The revised and expanded second edition offers impressive new case studies, tools and practices. Find out more. Read this review!

Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life - 300 Word Review
Leadership from the Inside Out was a breakthrough bestseller when it was first released in 1998. It connected personal growth and leadership effectiveness. Since then, the book has been integrated into the curricula of more than 100 universities, and its concepts have influenced numerous leadership programs. The revised and expanded second edition offers impressive new case studies, tools and practices. Find out more. Read this review!

Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life - Summary
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Dim Outlook for Average Hedge Funds as Investment Landscape Evolves, According to Watson Wyatt
Many hedge funds will be forced to close and there will be significant consolidation among the remaining, due to current market conditions and unprecedented changes to the regulatory landscape, according to Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.

CSIdentity, TelecomCareers partner to improve background screening checks
Austin, Texas-based companies offer HR managers comprehensive solution

Dayak Gives Professional Recruiters Access to Open Job Orders When they Need it the Most
Online Recruiting Marketplace Brings Unprecedented Functionality and Ease of Use to Recruiters with New Website Launch

Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) Announces Recruiting Solutions for Winter 2008 / 2009
Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) Announces Recruiting Solutions for Winter 2008 / 2009 Including Contingency Hiring Events Host cities for employers include Atlanta, Ga.; Austin, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago, Ill. Norfolk, Va.; Phoenix, Ariz.; San Diego, Calif.; and Seattle, Wash.

LawLogix Announces Guardian Electronic I-9 and E-Verify Software as the Most Effective Solution
LawLogix is one of the few Department of Homeland Security (DHS) federally approved E-Verify Web Services Designated Agent, which means their Guardian system can save organizations significant time and money in complying with federal (i.e., Executive Order 12989) and state laws which require mandatory participation in E-Verify.

Overweight? Lose the Chair and Lose the Pounds
Exercising but still not losing weight? Employees may just be sitting on the problem.

Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Recognized for its Support of Everybody Wins! Metro Boston
Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Receives 2008 Stevie Award For Women In Business For The Community Involvement Program Of The Year

HR Leaders Express Uncertainty about Extent of Economic Impact on 2009 Talent and IT Investments
IHRIM Survey Finds Most Still Evaluating Economy While corporate layoffs and budget cutbacks plague today’s news, many human resources (HR) leaders are hesitant to make drastic changes to their talent or information technology (IT) investments until they can get a better sense of where the economy is headed, according to a recent survey conducted by the International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM).

iCIMS Named Winner of HRchitect Beauty Contest
SaaS Provider Chosen as Top Vendor of Talent Acquisition Systems

Broadmoor Staff Gives A Gift That Keeps On Giving
60 Children's Bikes Built for Needy Colorado Springs Families

Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life
Enjoy this complete review of Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life.

MG Assessments Announces Partnership with PerformWare Learning
MG Assesments announces strategic partnership with a leading management and leadership development company.

HSA Resources Releases Employer Guide to HSAs
HSA Resources, a leading provider of Health Savings Accounts, announces the release of its HSA Employer Guide: An Introduction to Health Savings Accounts for Employers. The twenty-four page guide provides employers with in-depth yet easy to read explanations of the top HSA questions employers face.

ALTRES HR Releases "HR Secrets for Hawaii Employers"
ALTRES HR, the premier provider of human resource services in Hawaii since 1969, offers a white paper that features HR insider secrets and tips that are especially valuable during this challenging economy. The white paper, HR Secrets for Hawaii Employers, is available to download for free at www.altresHR.com.

The 2008 Wasting Time at Work Survey
The recent survey reveals a record number of people waste time at work. Joe Kilmartin shares the results.

Ways For Workers And Businesses to Save Money by Cutting Gas and Energy Use
Your employees are probably feeling the pinch, and in many workplaces, talk has already turned to winter survival and energy costs if heating oil, natural gas, and electricity are as expensive as it looks like they will be. You'd like to help, but businesses are feeling the pinch, too. What do you do? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares some answers.

The Economy’s Impact on Executive Searches in The Financial Services Market
The fall of the economy is having a drastic impact on several areas including the financial services practice area. Pete Deragon investigates.

Online Job Demand Unchanged in October
The overall job demand went essentially unchanged in October, while new ads decreased. The Conference Board shares more of its findings.

New Administration Not Likely to Change Immigration Enforcement Strategy
The Obama Administration cannot afford to be “soft” on enforcement policy. The number of enforcement personnel doubled during the last Administration, and those resources will not be easily diverted to other tasks. As a result, immigration enforcement is here to stay. Littler Mendelson reports.

Got Stress? Managing in Tough Times
There is a financial crisis. The investors are nervous. The economy is fragile. All of these statements do more than describe the current financial conditions, they create stress. Patricia Wheeler shares tips on how to manage the tough times.

9 Ways to Leverage Your Company's Grapevine
How do you get your employees to spread the word about something you want them to talk about? Paul Facella shares his tips.

Nepotism and its Dangers in the Workplace
Hiring relatives is widely practiced in many companies across the country. It may seem natural to hire who you know, but there are dangers involved. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.

Language Can Shape the Outcome of a Negotiation
Do you know how to speak so your employees will co-operate? Dianna Booher has tips on taming the tongue during negotiations.

IHRIM Survey Finds Most Still Evaluating Economy
Human Resources Leaders Express Uncertainty about Extent of Economic Impact on 2009 Talent and IT Investments

People-based Business Intelligence: From HR Efficiency to Business Trend Analysis
A practical guide to delivering meaningful people-based information.

Myopia on Wall Street and Congress - And The CEO Compensation Pay Puzzle
Million-dollar compensation packages for financial CEO’s with poor performance records that will be paid due to loopholes in the Congressional bailout of Wall Street are a waste of money and human capital. Eva Jenkins explains more.

DOL Publishes Long Awaited FMLA Regulations
The Federal Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its final regulations under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act. Paul, Plevin, Sullivan and Connaught LLP share more.

CyberShift Honored as One of New Jersey’s Top Fifty Fastest Growing Companies
CyberShift, a leading global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services, today announced it was honored as one of the 2008 Top Fifty Fastest Growing Companies in New Jersey by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading statewide business newspaper.

eQuest Adds Disabled American Veterans and disABLEDperson Career Sites to its OFCCP
eQuest arranges unlimited job postings at no additional charges to its compliance customers.

Carvechi Hires Web 2.0 Experts For New Campaign
President/CEO of Carvechi, Donald Tee Carson, hires new staff members to undertake the launch of a Web 2.0 campaign for professional search services.

Payroll Provider Creates Industry First With Bilingual Tool for Spanis Speaking Workforce
Perquest, a national payroll company, develops a new bilingual tool for United States Spanish speaking workforce.

New 'No Hire, No Fee' Offering Creates Employment Marketplace at VisualCV.com
VisualCV Career Connection™ networks individuals and companies more effectively online to counter the economic downturn

Deloitte South Africa Becomes 10,000th Customer to Make Better Decisions Faster with QlikView
Developed initial HR Management dashboard in 3 days

Universal Background Screening Announces Partnership with LawLogix to Offer I-9/E-Verify Solutions
Universal Background Screening, a leading national provider of background screening, drug testing and related services, announced today a strategic partnership with LawLogix, the industry leader in electronic I-9 and E-Verify compliance management technology. The two companies have worked together for over a year, and now with dozens of mutual customers, took this step to work more closely to offer a comprehensive background screening and I-9 solution to Universal's customers.

Radiologist Salary Survey Shows Fear of Universal Healthcare
Average Radiologist Salary Increased in Annual LocumTenens.com Survey

Workscape’s CEO to be Featured on Online Talk Show
Tim Clifford to Discuss Talent Management on ‘The Bill Kutik Radio Show’

Workscape Promotes Mike Smith to Vice President, Outsourced Benefits Administration Sales
Industry Veteran to Drive New Account Sales

30 Day Business Tune-up to Get Your Company Back On Track and Out of the Economic Doldrums
Jaguar Management Consulting, a provider of business management strategies and business self-assessment checklists, is announcing publicly for the first time the One Month Business Tune-Up Checklist process to assist senior executives and company owners Tune-Up or Turnaround their companies. Using this highly structured, step-by-step process will help guide a company out of the Economic Doldrums within One Month and weather the current economic storm.

URAC Announces Accreditation Standards for Comprehensive Wellness Programs
Program Evaluation and Performance Measures Part of URAC's Comprehensive Wellness Accreditation Standards

Employees Rank Pay as Their Biggest Concern, Says Study
Employees are most unhappy with their wages and concerned about the lack of development opportunities within their organizations, according to a study by The Beacon Group.

California State University to Offer Moodle through Moodlerooms
Largest system of public higher education provides choice in online learning services

Ginko Biloba Does Not Prevent Dementia Or Alzheimer's But Treadmill Desks Do
Ginko Biloba does not assist in the prevention of dementia or Alzheimer's nor increase brain capacity as previously believed; walking throughout the day on a treadmill desk however, does.

Stryden Helps to Streamline Operations in Hospitality Industry
Stryden has proven its skills by streamlining business processes through lean operations in a tough hospitality industry. Stryden is a leader of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) through advanced technology services.

Free Live Internet Job Interviews
Jobvue LLC is proud to announce the launch of its free website, Jobvue.com. Start saving time and money and interview for job openings from around the world via the comfort of your home or office.

As Nation is Flooded by Layoffs -- A Tsunami of Severance Packages Hits Career Protection®
We hate to say "we told you so," but Career Protection's Annual 2008 Layoffs Forecast was correct in its prediction of massive layoffs for this year. Over 1,375 corporate executives nationwide completed the confidential annual survey regarding reduction-in-force plans conducted by the employment law and human resources experts of CareerProtection®.com.

Lack of Communication With Staff Most Damaging to Morale, Survey Finds
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JobApp Network Announces Successful Results at New TPI Iowa Facility
JobApp Network (“JobApp”), a leading hiring solution for high-volume and hourly employers, has announced unprecedented hiring results for TPI’s Newton, Iowa facility.

Diversity issues today have never been more complex
Diversity issues today have never been more complex. Cultural, racial, religious, gender, and generational diversity, among others, have organizations scrambling not only to meet the challenge of diversity’s multi-dimensional nature, but also to leverage it to their advantage.

Succession planning is about much more than just planning, according to the new Report from i4cp
Succession planning is about much more than just planning, according to the new Succession Planning Highlight Report from the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).

Integrated Reward and Talent Management Yields Better Attraction and Retention Results
Integrated Reward and Talent Management Yields Better Attraction and Retention Results, a Watson Wyatt/WorldatWork Survey Finds

National Bank of Kuwait implements Swiss Software for Assessment & Learning Management
After an intensive evaluation procedure among high-end e-Learning and e-Testing suppliers, NBK selected the Swiss i-qbox Human Performance Suite from Comartis as the main tool for all its online Assessments and Training initiatives.

Organizations Increasingly Turning to Online Outplacement Solutions Amid Global Job Cuts
81% of Employers Engage Help from External Outplacement Providers

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