Tips for Dealing with Desk Rage -- Theirs and YoursWorkplace morale is at an all-time. The threats of layoffs and rising fuel costs have created a rising level of frustration. What results is a rage that isn't seen on the roads: Desk Rage. David Wolf explains more.
Airlines SavvyIs it really necessary to bring out of town employees to that Thursday staff meeting? Richard Cavalier weighs the options.
Employers Grapple With Impact of Weakening Dollar on Global Compensation ProgramsMost companies have not implemented solutions for mitigating the impact of recent currency fluctuations on compensation programs. Mercer investigates.
Employee Benefits Go to the DogsA recent National Survey shows increased demand for convenience services in the workplace. Some are even asking for pet care. Workplace Options shares more of their study.
Building a Strong Talent Pool When Time is of the EssenceStanton Chase shares how one Executive Search Firm built a strong talent pool successfully.
Workers Share Their Most Unusual Jobs from A to ZAnyone looking for a unique job may appreciate CareerBuilder.com's recent study. The company recently announced the results of its most unusual jobs survey.
Paradoxically We Need Teams and Rugged IndividualismTeams and rugged individuals? Do organizations really need both? Jim Clemmer shares his thoughts.
If You Don't Coddle Employees You Want to Keep, They'll Fly The CoopWhen good employees leave, those who stay begin to wonder how loyal the organization is to valuable workers. Bruce Katcher explains further.
Bad Behaviors You Should Encourage in the WorkplaceProblems arise in the workplace when subgroups become fixated on their own activities and fail to look at the whole. Dr. Jackie Freiberg and Dr. Kevin Freiberg take a look at the bad behaviors that could help your organization.
change:healthcare CEO Releases 'My Healthcare is Killing Me'Co-authors practical, how-to book to help consumers traverse today's frustrating American healthcare maze
TALENT TECHNOLOGY RANKED AMONG DELOITTE TECHNOLOGY FAST 50Talent Technology Ranked the 29th Fastest Growing Technology Company in Canada in the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50
LatPro.com and Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA) have launched HISPAKicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, LatPro.com and Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement (HISPA) have launched HISPA.org, an enhanced Web site and online career center providing professional advancement opportunities for Hispanic role models.
RecruitingBlogs.com Teams Up With JobTarget To Create Their New Career CenterRecruitingBlogs.com a popular online networking community launches a JobTarget powered career center to its repertoire of resources to benefit its 12,000 members, as well as anyone in the business of posting Recruiting and HR-related positions.
Knowledge Infusion CEO to Deliver Keynote on Emerging Technologies at IDC Human Resources SummitIndustry thought leader Jason Averbook to discuss how organizations can leverage social networking and other technology tools to become an employer of choice.
Jobstick Filter Wins Onrec 2008 Game Changing Recruiting Technology Award Onrec Award given to Best New HR Technology in 2008.
Atlanta Perinatal Associates HR Department 'Delivers' with CheckPoint HRMaternal-Fetal Medicine Provider Selects CheckPoint HR's Web-based Platform to Automate HR Processes and Improve Employee Healthcare Benefits
TRACOM Group Introduces Employee Engagement SurveysEasy-to-implement surveys measure employee commitment, provide recommendations to improve organizational performance and gain competitive edge
eQuest Adds CampusAve.com to OFCCP Compliance Package NetworkeQuest has arranged unlimited job postings to this board at no additional charges to its compliance customers.
Global Workforce Says It Is Not Receiving Proper Training, SkillSoft Global Survey Finds Employees Ask for More Training Even at Senior Management Levels; IT Workers Don’t Feel Adequately Prepared
Most Employee Rewards Programs Designed With No Regard to Generational Differences"One Size Fits All" Approach Could Hinder Efforts to Attract and Retain Talent
One of Nation’s Longest Serving Caterpillar Dealers Advances HR and Payroll with UltiPro® Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Carolina CAT, one of the longest serving Caterpillar dealerships in the United States, has experienced dramatic improvements in human resources (HR) and payroll since going “live” on UltiPro for human capital management in January 2008.
Monster Launches Admissions.com to Help Students Get into the School that’s Right for Them Admissions.com provides unbiased research and expert advice from educational leaders to aide prospective college students in selecting the right college.
Pre-conference Announced at HR-XML’s 2008 Global SummitSession gives attendees insight into data exchange solutions.
Halogen Advances its Leadership in Healthcare Market with Record Number of New CustomersOver 500 healthcare facilities of all sizes now rely on Halogen for Talent Management
Leslie O’Connor / Search Wizards Named 2008 Top 25 Entrepreneurs & Ones to Watch Catalyst Magazine Announces 2008 Top 25 Entrepreneurs & Ones to Watch Event marks year’s largest collection of Atlanta’s emerging business leaders
Infohrm Releases New Case Study on Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s Workforce Planning InitiativePartnership with Infohrm Identifies Potential Savings of $4 Million in Nursing Recruitment and Retention Costs
Definedlogic Releases Corporate Compensation Application for Multinational ConglomerateDefinedLogic, LLC, West Long Branch, NJ recently released a Corporate Compensation Application for a multinational group of manufacturing and services companies based in Princeton, NJ.
Free Electrical Safety Webinar to Focus on Arc Flash Rules and Accident PreventionOn Thursday September 25, 2008, ElectricalEngineer.com - the online community for electrical engineers, is offering a free Webinar titled - "5 strategies for understanding and implementing the 2009 Arc Flash Rules"
Investment in Leadership During a RecessionInvesting in leadership talent during tougher economic periods is more important than ever!
Lucas Group Named In the 2008 Inc. 5000 List of the Fastest-Growing CompaniesLucas Group, an executive search firm specializing in a broad spectrum of verticals and a wide range of functions, today reports that the company has been named to the 2008 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in North America. Since 1970, Lucas Group has been growing in strides with last year being our greatest milestone in the company’s history.
WorldatWork Leads Congressional Briefing on Work and Family IssuesThe focus on work and family issues and work-life balance has never been stronger. Many of these issues were front and center this morning at a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill led by WorldatWork, a global human resources association, in support of the resolution calling for the designation of October as “National Work and Family Month.”
Rideau Recognition Solutions Recognized for Environmental InitiativeLes Affaires publishes article about Rideau’s COO Stephen Hart’s environmental exploits
Halogen Customers Honored at Annual User ConferenceCentraState Health System, L-3 Communications Interstate Electronics
Corporation and San Diego Zoo recognized for excellence in talent
management
Ultimate Software Hosts November Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Ohio 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 Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Savannah Center, West Chester, OH, just 25 miles north of Cincinnati.
Baptist Health Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare MagazineBaptist Health Named One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by
Modern Healthcare Magazine Health System Is the Only One in Northeast
Florida to Receive Recognition
HROA Announces Details of Second Annual RPO SummitThe HROA, in conjunction with the RPO Alliance Buyers’ Group, have helped organize and plan the second annual RPO Summit. The event will be held at the Gaylord National Hotel in Washington, D.C. from December 10 – 11, 2008.
Online outsourcing market responds well to LimeExchange's 'Pilot/POC' project featureLimeExchange reports success on its Pilot/POC feature, which allows buyers to pre-screen work from service providers as a sample assignment.
Once You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good - 600 Word ReviewOnce You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good explores the rebirth of Silicon Valley after the 1990s Internet bubble burst. Through the experiences of entrepreneurs, she explains the origins of Web 2.0 and describes the founding of numerous new high tech companies. Find out more. Read this review.
Once You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good - 300 Word ReviewOnce You’re Lucky, Twice You’re Good explores the rebirth of Silicon Valley after the 1990s Internet bubble burst. Through the experiences of entrepreneurs, she explains the origins of Web 2.0 and describes the founding of numerous new high tech companies. Find out more. Read this review.
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New TalentQuest White Paper Illustrates Importance of Competency Management in Tough Economy“Creating Competencies That Matter” now available from HR consulting and software solutions firm
September is the 19th Annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month This year's theme: "Real People, Real Recovery"
Halogen Advances its Leadership in Healthcare Market with Record Number of New CustomersOver 500 healthcare facilities of all sizes now rely on Halogen for
Talent Management
Survey: Hiring managers value performance on temporary basis, in interviewHE PERSONAL CONNECTION
Survey Shows That In Hiring Process, There’s No Substitute For Being There
SkillSoft’s Books24x7 Surpasses 20,000 Titles More than One Title Per Business Hour Added to Collection Now Containing More than 6.4 Million Pages of Trusted Content
GeoLearning Awarded $11.6 Million Contract by FEMAFederal government embraces Software as a Service with 5-year e-learning contract to support National Flood Insurance Program certification.
TempWorks Unveils Customer Support initiative to Enhance New ProductsTempWorks Software, a Twin-Cities based provider of staffing and recruiting software, announced today major changes in its system maintenance and customer support program. These changes will give TempWorks customers, old and new alike, significant added value in their technical support investments.
San Diego Convention Center Unifies HR, Payroll, and Talent Management Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that the San Diego Convention Center Corporation (SDCCC) has unified its human capital management (HCM) processes, improved performance management practices, and streamlined talent acquisition with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro, delivered through software-as-a-service (SaaS).
How to Train the Class of 2008Training and developing Generation Y workers requires a different approach then training their predecessors. John Ambrose explains.
More Employers Now Offering Outplacement Assistance For Performance-Related & ‘Poor Fit’ TerminationOutplacement assistance for terminated employees is coming more common. ClearRock explains more.
How Most Managers Deal with Employee Performance ProblemsBruce Tulgan shares this humorous look at how most managers handle - or don't handle - employee performance.
How to PULL Your Audience InGetting support for a project takes Pull. not push. Cyndi Maxey explains.
Can a Bumper Sticker Get You Bumped? NLRB’s General Counsel Issues Guidelines on Political AdvocacyPolitical passions are rising to a fever pitch in the U.S., and some of these issues may spill over into the workplace. What can and should an employer do to limit the effect of such actions on productivity and morale? Littler Mendelson has some answers.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: How to Write a Letter of ReferenceWriting a reference letter for an employee is not as easy as it seems. Does this person really warrant you putting your reputation on the line? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Employee Benefits - New Study Reveals What's Hot and Not in Workforce Perks When it comes to employee benefits in Canada, employers are getting creative in an attempt to attract top talent. The Canadian Payroll Association shares this look at Canadian benefits.
Why Should I work for You?What can your organization offer top talent to convince them to work for your company rather than for themselves? Don Phin has the answers.
How to Land a Great JobHow do you increase your opportunity to move on and land a new job? Robin Ryan shares her strategies.
Take Surprises in StrideGood presenters have their bad moments too. What is the best way to deal with a surprise blunder? Dianna Booher has some tips.
The Secret to Effective LeadershipWayne Kehl shares this fictional account of effective leadership from his latest book, A Passion for Leadership.
Engagement: The New Competitive AdvantageAllegiance and Peppers & Rogers Group share this whitepaper on creating value by strengthening employee and customer engagement.
Prescription Solutions Receives TIPPSSM Certification For Pharmacy Benefits Transparency StandardsMeeting PBM transparency standards opens new markets for Prescription Solutions
As presidential race heats up, employees are feeling political pressure at workThere’s no lipstick needed here: companies feel John McCain will be more beneficial for them long term than Barrack Obama.
TRACOM Group Introduces Working in Teams with STYLE GuideNew guide teaches how to apply Social Style Model to improve team performance in the workplace
The Forum Corp., Paradigm Learning Introduce New Tool to Help Managers Lead in Tough Economic TimesDiscovery Map Program, Discussion Guide Present 10 Steps to Lead More Effectively During a Downturn
Enwisen uses Web 2.0 to Enhance New Version of its Medical Cost EstimatorInnovative Decision Support Tool Leverages Web 2.0 to Help Employees
Determine Best Healthcare Options
HR XCEL InfoSource Puts HR Info at Employees’ FingertipsHR XCEL today introduced HR XCEL InfoSource, a workforce communications tool designed to help mid-market companies deploy Human Resources and Benefit solutions more effectively and efficiently.
AIR MILES® Reward Program receives the Silver Contact Center Employer of Choice® Certification AwardCCEOC Inc. announced today that the AIR MILES Reward Program Customer Care Centre operation has achieved the prestigious Silver level Contact Center Employer of Choice® (CCEOC) designation. Over 600 employees from two sites located in Mississauga, ON and Toronto, ON participated in the certification assessment.
The MedZilla Report: August 2008 Employment Outlook for Biotech/Pharma/HealthThough August saw a little backsliding in the relative numbers of layoffs in pharmaceuticals, more than 25,000 new jobs were created in health care, with about 14,000 being hospital-based positions. Employers increased their candidate searches more in August than any month so far in 2008.
Cubunga.com Brings Humor and Relief to Office Cubicle WorkersOffice humor site Cubunga.com roared to life today with the mission of bringing office workers laughter, entertainment, and some good practical tips.
Asia Pacific Lags Behind in Recruitment-based Social NetworkingThe Asia Pacific lags behind some European countries in recruitment-based social networking, according to a survey conducted by Aquent. The survey revealed a minimal uptake of social networking websites in the Asia Pacific region by candidates and employers for recruitment purposes.
Axsium Group Named to PROFIT HOT 50 Emerging Growth Companies for Second YearAxsium Group, Inc., North America's leading Workforce Management (WFM) consulting firm, has emerged as one of Canada's fastest growing companies, according to the ninth annual PROFIT HOT 50 ranking.
Lucas Group, an executive recruitment search firm, announces their Military Hiring Conferences Lucas Group’s Military Hiring Conferences are avenues for companies seeking former military as part of their hiring initiatives. These
Workplace Obesity Management Provides Good Return on Investment"ROI" Model Helps Show Value of Investing in Employee Health
Oracle to Sponsor 8-City Human Capital Institute IT & HR Innovation Tour in 7 U.S. StatesThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, has announced that Oracle Human Capital Management, a specialized service of the world's largest enterprise software company, will sponsor a live, eight-city HCI Innovation Tour titled, "IT & HR: Fulfilling the Prophecies" in seven U.S. states.
MonsterTRAK Announces Top Five Industries for Entry-Level EmploymentOpportunities in Medical and Health; Training and Instruction Show Extraordinary Increases
The New Age of Innovation: Driving Co-Created Value Through Global Networks - 600 Word ReviewThe New Age of Innovation focuses on the nature of innovation in the 21st century. It explains the belief that the changing dynamic of markets, driven by connectivity, technology, industry convergence, and consumer activism and involvement, has created a need for continuous change. Find out more. Read this review.
The New Age of Innovation: Driving Co-Created Value Through Global Networks - 300 Word ReviewThe New Age of Innovation focuses on the nature of innovation in the 21st century. It explains the belief that the changing dynamic of markets, driven by connectivity, technology, industry convergence, and consumer activism and involvement, has created a need for continuous change. Find out more. Read this review.
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Workscape Achieves Strong Sales through First Half of 2008Outsourced Benefits Administration and Talent Management Provider Reports New Client Agreements, Successful Implementations; Welcomes New Hires to Support Continued Growth
SHL to Participate in Upcoming Taleo WORLD 2008SHL, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions, will be exhibiting at the upcoming Taleo WORLD 2008 event
New Electronic Training Solutions from Treeline Make Mastering Soft Skills Affordable Treeline Training, Inc. announced today 17 new e-learning programs and an expanded library of 73 instructor-led programs to meet the growing global demand for effective soft skills at new price levels that every organization can afford.
AdvoCare Turns 15 AdvoCare Turns 15
AdvoCare® has for the past 15 years made getting Healthy, Wealthy, And Wise a movement instead of a statement. Here is a company that offers the highest quality nutritional products along with an income opportunity that exceeds all expectations. AdvoCare® is THE solution for becoming Healthy and Debt Free in today's economy.
Lucas Group Reports Hiring Trend in High-Tech Medical DeviceLucas Group, an executive search firm, today reports a hiring trend over the past four months within High-Tech Medical Device, specifically Sales Directors. Companies and candidates are realizing it is has become a “recruiters” market causing both parties to change their ways of thinking.
Employment Law Conference to Spotlight Top Challenges for Illinois Employers in 2009 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. (BLR®) hosts 2008 Illinois Employment Law Update October 2–3, 2008, in Chicago
Vandover Announces Linda Russell As Manager Of Marketing And CommunicationVandover, a leading provider of career management and relocation transition assistance, announced today the promotion of Linda Russell to Manager of Marketing and Communication. In this role, Russell will continue to be a central member of Vandover’s marketing team with a central focus on overseeing product development, leading internal communications efforts, and spearheading corporate website enhancements.
Boston Business Owner Kip Hollister Represents Massachusetts at Women's Small Business RoundtableHollister Founder and CEO Kip Hollister Joined Senator John Kerry to Discuss the Opportunities and Challenges for Women Owned Businesses on the 20th Anniversary of the Women's Business Ownership Act
ResumeTube.com Announces Launch of New Video Resume ServiceResumeTube.com announces the launch of their online site, offering video resume services to job seekers around the world.
myStaffingPro® Applicant Tracking System Releases New Express EditionmyStaffingPro applicant tracking system introduces new Express Edition to provide small businesses with an applicant tracking solution.
Vertrue Incorporated Gives Tips on Taking Advantage of Flexible SpendingVertrue Says, Keep Finances Limber With Flexible Spending Accounts
Sourcing Strategy Summit in Chicago for HR Leaders Features Key Insights by Lou Adler Lou Adler and Shaker Recruitment Advertising to discuss early intervention sourcing strategies at Chicago event for HR Leaders.
'The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent' Travels to ChicagoIndustry expert Lou Adler helps train recruiters on how to gain a competitive advantage during leading edge recruiter training live in Chicago.
Employers Now Have a Source of Employees with Street Smarts…StreetSmartJobz.com"Some of the best employees are street smart even though they don't have a college degree" states Todd Lowe, founder of StreetSmartJobz.com. Employers who gave Todd a chance to prove himself as an outstanding salesperson were never disappointed, so Todd created a web site that employers can go to and find employees just like himself - highly motivated, hardworking and 'street smart'.
Berkeley Palmer News - Survey Shows New Trends in HiringBerkeley Palmer, a career management firm with offices in Overland Park, KS is beginning to see a new trend in hiring. Employers are looking to industry outsiders for talent.
Fraud Up 22 Percent With Companies Losing An Average $8.2 Million Over Past Three YearsKroll report shows growing volume and value of fraud during tougher economic times.
Legiant Offers Advanced Biometric Solution with HandPunch GT-400Legiant, a leading provider of attendance tracking software, announced the addition of the HandPunch GT-400 to their biometric solutions suite. The HandPunch® GT-400 is based on a completely new technology and provides a platform for future enhancements.
Kirsten Branigan Joins McDonald Law Group, LLC Adding Depth in Employment LawKirsten Branigan and Nancy McDonald join forces with a shared passion--advocating for advancement of women in the practice of law.
myStaffingPro® Applicant Tracking System Releases New Express EditionSummary: myStaffingPro applicant tracking system introduces new Express Edition to provide small businesses with an applicant tracking solution.
A Baker's Dozen of SOA PitfallsService Oriented Architecture (SOA) is a computing architectural style for creating and managing services that represent business function and processes and it can be quite overwhelming! Info-Tech breaks it down and shares a list of common pitfalls.