Harris, Rothenberg International to Speak on Flexible Work Arrangements at WorldatWork Total Rewards ConferenceEmployers gain more than employee loyalty with comprehensive flexible work programs
HDI Publishes Two New Guides on IT Support Center and Help Desk ManagementExecutive's Guide to Understanding Technical Support & Metrics Catalog: Understanding Cost per Contact by Communications Channel Provide Practical Guidance, Education, and Advice to IT Executives
Electronic technology, including widespread computer availability and online communication, has had a desirable effect on several business outcomesThe survey, completed by WorldatWork members representing 530 of North America´s largest companies, examined the prevalence and impact of electronic tools and communication practices.
New Labor Forecast Predicts Continued Increase in Demand for Temporary Workers in 2006 First QuarterRemedyTemp Forecast Assists in Previewing Near-Term Hiring Patterns
Employers Gain More than Employee Loyalty with Comprehensive Flexible Work ProgramsHarris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, has been selected to speak at the WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference & Exhibition 2006 being held in Anaheim, CA, May 7-10, 2006.
New Survey Finds Electronic Age Brings Results, Risks Electronic technology, including widespread computer availability and online communicationNearly three out of four organizations responded that electronic communication practices have improved administrative efficiency, and over half report reduced costs and enhanced employee satisfaction.
New Website Advises Organizations On Accessibility For Deaf And Disabled PeopleMaking organizations accessible for deaf and disabled people.
HumanConcepts Introduces a Hosted Version of OrgPlus for Enterprise-Wide Organizational ChartingOrgPlus Online Gives Customers Alternative to Installing and Maintaining Software
CareerJournal.com Signs Content Agreement with Snagajob.comMore Than 100 Sites Now Link to CareerJournal.com Articles
WORKERS HAVE EASIER ACCESS TO CANCER INSURANCEColonial Supplemental Insurance´s individual cancer product
requires a policyholder to be cancer-free for only five years
Recruitmax Releases New Version of Staffing Product To Support Growing Worldwide Demand In the Staffing Industry - Staffing Edition 7.0 allows staffing firms to adopt a more proactive approach to recruitment of top employees -
Pay-for-Performance, Increased Disclosure Can Bridge GapThe survey of 55 institutions, managing a total of $800 billion in assets,
shows that 90 percent of institutional investors think the current
executive compensation system has overpaid executives, and 85 percent say
it has hurt corporate America´s image
INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS DISSATISFIED WITH U.S. EXECUTIVE PAY SYSTEM, WATSON WYATT STUDY FINDSPay-for-Performance, Increased Disclosure Can Bridge Gap
Most Job Offers are Accepted, According to a HR.BLR.com poll of HR Managers. When Refused, Most Common Reason is MoneyThe vast majority of job candidates accept job offers made to them - only about 10% turn them down. The major reason for non-acceptance tends to be money, according to two recent polls at HR.BLR.com.
InVision Software and Vocalcom Agree on Distribution PartnershipWorkforce Management specialist to expand distribution network in Europe
and South America
Learning Management and Portal Thought Leader Joins Knowledge InfusionGreg Thompson Further Extends Talent Portfolio of
Leading Human Capital Management Consultancy
MiPro Consulting Receives High Marks from Learning Care GroupTop Child Care and Educational Service Provider Partners with
Leading Technology Consultancy to Deploy PeopleSoft Solutions
Employment Screening Resources (ESR), a leading nationwide pre-employment background screening firm,The online course is the first in-depth training and education opportunity aimed at employers, human resource and security professionals, and anyone responsible for risk management and due diligence in hiring.
Rochester Hills-Based Health Insurance Agent Receives Top HonorsYoung is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) with over 25 years of experience in the insurance industry. He received American Community´s "Agent of the Year" award for the fourth consecutive year at the company´s annual sales event earlier this year.
Modis Houston Announces New Outsourced Service Offerings Modis Houston now offers a full spectrum of computer hardware and
quality assurance testing services for multiple clients, including IT
project services, quality assurance services, and small- to
medium-sized business IT assistance.
Modis Houston now offers a full spectrum of computer hardware and quality assurance testing services for multiple clients "Modis Houston now provides outsourced IT solutions to many types
of companies, from computer manufacturers to trucking logistics
firms," said Ray Elwood, product test manager for Modis Houston.
iCIMS Surpasses 2005 Growth Goals; Reaches 300th Customer MilestoneHiring Management Solutions Provider Continues Mid-Market Dominance; Client Base Expands to 300 Customers
MemorialCare had a corporate strategic initiative to reduce its ever-growing healthcare costs while improving employee adoption of, and satisfaction, with, their benefit plans.Enwisen announced today that its customer MemorialCare, one of California´s largest
hospital groups with five hospitals, more than 9,900 employees and an annual payroll of $690M, successfully executed in a health care cost containment initiative that leveraged Enwisen´s AnswerSource Knowledge Center as a key component of the program´s success.
Effective Benefits Communications and Decision Support Solutions, from Enwisen, Help MemorialCare Medical Centers Successfully Execute on Health Care Cost Containment InitiativeInitiative lowered premiums 10-30% for MemorialCare and employees, moved the 9900+ employee system to a paperless enrollment environment and made healthcare affordable for dependents of lowest paid employees
Cendant Mobility Survey Uncovers Evolving Assignment Trends for Global Business with Operations in ChinaExecutive assignments to "Tier II" cities expected to significantly increase over the next three years
Changes seen in type and duration of assignments
Shortage of skilled senior executives results in increasing external recruitment and development of in-house talent through assignments beyond China.
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.
HRmarketer.com Equips BlessingWhite to Deliver Consistent Brand MessagingWhen BlessingWhite, a global HR consulting firm, needed to reach out to its target audiences with a series of brand messages, HRmarketer.com´s unique marketing and public relations tools handled the distribution legwork so marketing managers could concentrate on the message itself.
Automaker Encourages Employees to Stay Fit by Joining a Walking LeagueCorporate bloat isn't limited to high salaries or operations costs- many employees and managers are overweight and inactive. Company sponsored walking leagues run by Fitbug are generating results - weight loss, improved stamina and more productivity. The friendly competition and ease of use encourages workers of all ages to stick with the program.
Human Capital Institute and Performance Assessment Network, Inc. (pan) Announce AgreementInternational Think Tank to Develop Panel of Assessment and Selection Thought Leaders
Mike Siebenhaar has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as Director in the Compensation practice.Siebenhaar most recently served with KPMG as Manager of Executive Compensation Consulting for the Midwest Region. He previously was a Consultant in the Executive Compensation Group with Mercer Human Resources Consulting. Siebenhaar has nearly 20 years of executive compensation consulting and legal experience, with expertise in compensation strategy, stock option issues, incentive programs, and mergers and acquisitions.
HyperQuality Expands Advisory CouncilExpert advisors group reinforces company´s leadership position
Australian Managers Can't Do Employee Performance ManagementThe Performance Management Institute of Australia conducted a survey of Australian Manager attitudes towards the Performance Management process. Approximately 140 Managers responded from a wide variety of businesses and enterprises.
MORE ACTIVE JOB MARKET EXPECTED NEXT YEARThe U.S. job market is expected to be more active next year as companies boost recruitment and more individuals seek new positions.
East Coast Employers Gain Advantage in Hiring Military VeteransMilitaryStars Career Expo in Washington, DC Hailed as Top Quality, Viable Source for Defense Contractors, Technology Companies
Performance Assessment Network, Inc. (pan) Creates New Executive-Level Position Dedicated to Maintaining Exceptional Customer Relationships- Greg Ginder Transitions to New Role as Vice President of Client Services for pan -
Peopleclick Introduces New Candidate Portal and Industry-Leading Search FunctionalityRMS Helps Global Companies Increase Recruiter Productivity
and Attract Top Talent
CRP Technologies: Security Lapses Not Representative of Indian Corporate EthosIndia Inc. is reacting with caution to the rape and murder of a young women employee of a call center in Bangalore.
Special Counsel Selected as Sole Vendor for Legal Staffing ServicesSTUDY CONFIRMS THAT EMPLOYERS SAVE MONEY AND INCREASE EFFICIENCIES THROUGH BENEFIT OUTSOURCINGADP Clients Benefit from Comprehensive Benefit Options and Integrated Services
East Coast Employers Gain Advantage in Hiring Military VeteransAs more employers realize that transitioning military personnel and veterans "dramatically increase the talent pool" of their organization, MilitaryStars connects these companies with military veteran candidates at an all-you-can-hire Eastern Regional Career Expo.
ConnectYourCare Hires Vice President, Partner SalesConnectYourCare, a leading consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) administrative platform, added top healthcare executive Kevin M. Richardson to its growing Western U.S. sales force. Richardson was named as Vice President, Partner Sales. He will be ConnectYourCare's main liaison for insurance carrier, and TPA sales and for the Western Region of the U.S. He will be based in Chicago.
Elizabeth Arden Experiences Benefits With Ultimate Software's Intersourcing Before implementing UltiPro Workforce Management through Intersourcing,
Elizabeth Arden was a division of a larger business that used an enterprise
resource planning (ERP) solution for its HRMS needs and was later purchased
by French Fragrances, Inc., which used a service bureau and subsequently
changed its name to Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
OnlineBenefits Introduces Electronic Newsletter to its Client Community PortalNew Tool Enables Benefits Brokers to Maintain Top-of-Mind Awareness with Clients
CHANGE YOUR CAREER IN THE NEW YEAR, SAYS CAREERJOURNAL.COMOne way to make your career more meaningful is to determine if your current job could be more enjoyable. Offering to take on new responsibilities, finding a mentor or learning something new may improve the situation.
Merrill Gardens Selects GeoLearning's Hosted LMS Suite in 3-Year Learning Services ContractRetirement community chooses GeoExpress to centralize and automate training management for 2,700 team members in 70 locations.
Peopleclick's Internet Applicant Compliance ProgramPeopleclick´s Internet Applicant Compliance Program Allows Vast Pool of Federal Contractors to Search & Select Applicants In Compliance with Rigorous New Laws
HireAbility and iXmatch: Complementary Technology for the ATS/HRIS IndustryALEX resume processing pairs with advanced search and matching engine iXfind. Companies co-write visionary human capital article for Fordyce ATS guide.
OnlineBenefits Introduces Electronic Newsletter to its Client Community PortalNew Tool Enables Benefits Brokers to Maintain Top-of-Mind Awareness with Clients.
Generate Substantial Revenue Reselling Products and Solutions for HRD Press, Inc. - Now Accepting New Reseller Applications OnlineHRD Press, Inc., one of the leading providers of HR and training resources, content, and solutions announced today that it is now accepting reseller applications for reselling and distribution of its expansive list of over 500 products and solutions.
Kwintessential to Design Pioneering Intercultural Skills Manual for London's Service SectorKwintessential Ltd, a UK based provider of cross cultural communications services, is proud to announce its success in winning a tender to partake in a groundbreaking initiative to develop intercultural skills training tools for London based businesses.
Roger Martin, Dean of Rotman School, to Present New Ideas in Business Design at Human Capital SummitDay two of the Summit, Martin presents "Creativity that Runs Deep: The Design of Business," a session that explores why it is necessary to create elegant, refined products and offer services in imagination-intensive industries in order to effectively compete in the 21st century.
RETAILERS TO BROADEN TRAINING PRIORITIESAccording to the survey of 84 retail organizations, 29% will provide training in new technologies or systems, 28% will conduct programs to improve employee satisfaction and retention, 26% will use training to communicate company strategy, and 16% will do management development.
Cultural Barriers Impede Programs to Improve PerformanceEmployees´ most common complaint is that such programs lack validity or objectivity, noted Kaplan, who said a typical comment is "It doesn´t measure the right things."
IHRIM Announces New HR Technology Evaluation CenterIHRIM has teamed up with Montreal, Canada-based Technology Evaluation Centers to provide HR professionals with the "IHRIM Human Resource Technology Evaluation Center" powered by TEC., the ultimate information resource for selecting an HR technology solution.
IHRIM Announces New HR Technology Evaluation Center: Product Provides Users with Easy-to-Access Reports and Capabilities of Major HR Technology Vendors
California Employers Brace for January 1 Sexual Harassment Training Deadline; New Training Kit from Business & Legal Reports Inc. Helps Companies ComplyUnder a recently enacted sexual harassment law, (GC Section 12950.1), California employers must provide two hours of sexual harassment training every two years to all supervisors. The training deadline is January 1, 2006.
Kenexa Announces Agreement to Acquire Webhire-Acquisition Expected to Increase Company's Market Presence and Provide Customers With More Comprehensive Talent Management Offering-
Medical Management Shifts Focus to High-Risk Patients, URAC Study FindsURAC Today Releases 'Trends and Practices in Medical Management: 2005 Industry Profile'
A major URAC study finds that medical management companies are using their resources to identify and manage patients who are most likely to incur high-cost care and spend less time on routine care review than in the past.
iEmployee Becomes The First Mid-Size, Web-Based HR Solution Provider To Implement Storage Area Network (SAN) TechnologyiEmployee, the leading provider of on-demand Workforce Management solutions, announces plans to implement a Storage Area Network (SAN) solution in first quarter 2006. iEmployee has chosen top-ranked EMC as their storage solution provider.
IHRIM Announces New HR Technology Evaluation Center: Product Provides Users with Easy-to-Access Reports and Capabilities of Major HR Technology VendorsIHRIM has teamed up with Montreal, Canada-based Technology Evaluation Centers to provide HR professionals with the "IHRIM Human Resource Technology Evaluation Center" powered by TEC, the ultimate information resource when selecting your HR technology solution.
HR Alloy Names Key Leader for Business Development TeamQMS
TM technology leaders tap Carl Benscoter to head sales expansion.
Deploy Solutions' Holiday Giving Caps Year of Employee Community ServiceYear-Round Corporate Citizenship Through Outreach Committee Defines Deploy´s Culture
Workscape Announces General Availability of OneForce/Compensation Planner 6.0-Newest Version of Award-Winning Multilingual Workforce
Management Solution Earns Accolades from Industry Analysts and Customers-
Watson Wyatt Appoints Ted NussbaumDirector of Group and Health Care Consulting in North America
Ultimate Software Scheduled to Present January 11 at Eighth AnnualNeedham Growth Conference
Turnkey Hispanic Enrollment Service ® Communicates and Enrolls Benefits en Español; Cornerstone Enrollment Services Meets Communication Needs of Spanish-Speaking EmployeesHispanics recently have become America's largest ethnic minority and increasingly play a major role in the U.S. workforce. Yet many Hispanic employees are unintentionally being excluded from most benefit enrollments and thus miss out on valuable and needed benefits.
TheLadders.com Quarterly Executive Employment Outlook Survey: Executive Optimism on the Rise-Yet, Despite Positive Outlook Majority in this Category See Their Job Search Taking Up to Six Months-
Tenrox Becomes a 'Front Runner' With the Release of Its Latest Timesheet SoftwareTenrox launches new timesheet software using Microsoft SQL Server 2005.
SumTotal Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUMT)Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2005 Earnings Conference Call
SUBSTANCE ABUSE IMPACTS WORKPLACEConsidering that many organizations don´t realize the prevalence of employee drug abuse in their workplaces, they´ll be shocked to learn that of the 16.6 million illicit drug users aged 18 or older in 2002, 12.4 million (74.6 percent) were employed either full or part time. In fact, studies have shown that on average, 10% to 12% of the workforce in any given company abuse drugs.
Self-Employed Information Technology Professionals Anticipate Banner Earnings in 2006Annual HotGigs.com Survey Explores Income Satisfaction, 2006 Income Projections, Hourly Rates, Job Satisfaction, Training Goals, Marketing Strategies of Self-Employed Technology Professionals
SAINT BARNABAS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM EXTENDS RELATIONSHIP WITH CIRCLES"Since its introduction five years ago, we have received extremely favorable responses from those employees who have used the service," says Sidney D. Seligman, Senior Vice President for Human Resources at SBHCS.
Recruitmax Sells HRTools.com and Other KnowledgePoint Small Business Applications to Administaff-Strategic Divesture Further Enables Recruitmax to Focus Squarely on Core Business of Providing Strategic Workforce Management Technology and Services to Large to Mid-Sized Enterprises-
Why Are Your Employees Leaving? Exit Interviews Reveal the Truth Behind Employee TurnoverWhen pressed for a reason, many employees say that they are leaving their job for a larger paycheck. While compensation most likely figures into the decision, dollars are typically not the only reason an employee will terminate their relationship with an employer. Although it is easy to simply dismiss former employees, smart employers understand that feedback can provide a wealth of vital information imperative to overall organizational success. Exit interviews put this information within your grasp.
Watson Wyatt Appoints Ted Nussbaum Director of Group and Health Care Consulting in North America"Ted has developed and implemented practical, evidence-based strategies
that have helped our clients manage the cost of their health care benefit
programs," said Syl Schieber, director of U.S. benefits consulting at
Watson Wyatt. "His leadership abilities and extensive experience working
with clients make Ted the ideal candidate to manage and develop our group
and health care practice."
Precept Teams with IncentOne to Provide Incentives and Rewards for Employer-Directed Wellness and Health Management ProgramsPrecept announced today an agreement with IncentOne to provide Precept with a customized version of IncentOne´s Employee Power reward and incentive solution as an integrated component of Precept´s personalized wellness and health management programs.
Over 53% of Job Applicants Lie on Their Resume, Should YouNew web site, FakeResume.com helps job seekers successfully lie on their resumes to get the job they deserve.
CAREERJOURNAL.COM ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIPWITH RECRUITMENT SERVICE SITE WOMENFORHIRE.COM
DAVID LINK OF KNOWLEDGE INFUSION FEATURED GUEST SPEAKERDAVID LINK OF KNOWLEDGE INFUSION FEATURED
GUEST SPEAKER ON "TRANSFORMING HR AND AUTOMATING
SERVICE DELIVERY" AT ADP CAROLINAS USERS GROUP
Monster Employment Index Declines in December,Reflecting Seasonal Slowdown in U.S. Online Job DemandDrop in Online Recruitment Activity Very Similar to Index Readings in December of 2004 and 2003
Fewer Online Opportunities for Workers in Business, Construction, and Manufacturing Likely Due to End-of-year Seasonality
Index Shows Higher Online Demand for Workers in Transportation and Accommodation Industry, As Winter Travel and Tourism Season Begins
Accommodation and Transportation Industries Show Higher Online Demand for Workers, as Winter Travel and Tourism Season ApproachesOnline recruitment activity in the accommodation and food services industry, as well as the transportation and warehousing sector, rose sharply in December, reflecting growing strength in the U.S. hotel industry and higher demand for workers to support winter travel and tourism business. Overall, online job demand for workers rose in just eight of 20 industries during December, with strong growth measured in the following:
Bradley-Morris Candidate Bob Leseman Featured in Money MagazineArticle focuses on successful military transition to civilian job.
Nation's Largest Independently Owned Equipment Rental FirmNation's Largest Independently Owned Equipment Rental Firm Sees
SumTotal Enterprise Suite Propelling Growth
Executive Job Search Experts to Share Insights During TheLadders.com's SeekWeek 2006- Next Week´s Signature Event to Offer Tactics and Perspectives for Effective Job Search Management -
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM ENDORSES PORTBLUE'S HOSPITAL INCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEMAFTER SIMULATED DISASTER EVENT
Latter Day Saints Hospital´s Incident Command Center Team Members
Give Enthusiastic Support to PortBlue System
Many college graduates find themselves "on the bench" for months instead of being able to start theiMany college graduates find themselves "on the bench" for months instead of being able to start their careers immediately after graduation. But it is now easier than ever for you to communicate to career development professionals, employers, and other college students and graduates the fears and the issues you face during your daunting job-hunting process.
New Case Study: Personalized Employee Benefit Statements Create Successful Enrollment of Voluntary BenefitsStudy from Cornerstone Enrollment Services reveals value of showing "hidden paycheck" benefits to workforce
Candidates using Internet job boards would apply to 10 jobs and expect to receive two or three respo"Instead of stressing and worrying at such times, college graduates must rise to the occasion and meet the new challenges," said Steven Rothberg, President and Founder of Minneapolis-based CollegeRecruiter.com
Peopleclick's Internet Applicant Compliance Program Allows Vast Pool of Federal Contractors to Search & Select Applicants In Compliance with Rigorous New LawsLeveraging Peopleclick´s government compliance expertise, the Internet Applicant Compliance Program includes Peopleclick Research Institute (PRI) consulting services around recruitment policy and procedures, as well as recruiter training and best practices.
Advantec Hires Pat Goepel, Industry Leader, As CEOGoepel is the former Executive Vice President of Ceridian, a leading HR managed business solutions organization serving more than 20 million employees, which represents approximately 18% of the U.S. workforce. In his various roles with Ceridian, Goepel was responsible for Ceridian´s large employer business segment in the U.S., including strategy, M&A and business development, as well as launching Ceridian´s HRO operation.
CRP Technologies Introduces C "- CRP Certification for Contract-EmployeesCRP Technologies, one of the leading pre-employment screening organisations in India, has introduced a new certification program, the C "- CRP Certification for Contract-Employees.
FIRSTCAROLINACARE TEAMS WITH ACS TO PROVIDE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTSDNL Global Will Underwrite "Virtual Global Workforce" at the Human Capital Institute"Leading virtual employees in today's global business environment requires understanding the many opportunities and options that are available," said Allan Schweyer, HCI's Executive Director.
New Year Provides Opportunities for Major Shift in Employee and Customer Appreciation Practices, Says Business Book Author Dr. Noelle NelsonThe New Year means a fresh start for many businesses--introduction of new ideas, new sales goals, new employees and a new energy that usually comes only once a year. Dr. Noelle Nelson, author of "The Power of Appreciation in Business," says the start of the new year is an excellent opportunity for businesses to implement changes that will have a positive impact for the rest of the year and beyond. Many of the changes says Nelson cost little or nothing to implement.
Clean Harbors Environmental Services to Fuel Training with GeoLearning's Managed Learning ServicesLeading provider of environmental and hazardous waste management services selects GeoExpress as part of 3-year Managed Learning Services contract.
LearnShare's Upcoming Leadership Summit Addresses Changing Role of the Training ProfessionalLearnShare, LLC, the consortium of Fortune 1000 companies organized to research, design, purchase, package and share best practices in the training and development field, today announced the details of its upcoming LearnShare Summit scheduled for March 3, 2006 in Las Vegas following the Sharing@LearnShare conference at the Tuscany Suites and Casino.
Lucas Group Appoints New Managing Partner for Chicago Search OfficeFelice oversees and manages all Chicago operations and employees who recruit in various industries, including insurance, information technology, manufacturing, hotel and hospitality, human resources, sales and marketing and more. He also leads the insurance search team in Chicago, working with top companies around the nation and world.
Outside the Lines, Inc Announces Launch of Online Sexual Harassment Prevention & Training Classes, Specifically Designed for the Wine and Hospitality IndustryOutside the Lines Consulting (OTL) has launched an Online Sexual Harassment Prevention & Training Class specifically developed for the Wine & Hospitality industry.
2006 SITE Executive Summit to Be Held in Cancun, MexicoSITE will focus the 2006 summit on topics like disaster recovery, emergency preparedness, and how to promote a destination after such disasters.
Career Services Expert Receives Distinguished "Credentialed Career Master" DesignationCredential validates expansive knowledge across all areas of the employment industry.
While there are millions of blogs, very few are written by one of the principals behind a premium job boardFor the category "Best Recruiting Advice Blog", out of 571 respondents, 119 (20.8 percent) voted for the CollegeRecruiter.com Blog