Capital H Group Hires Leader for National Recruiting PracticeCapital H Group, a rapidly expanding human capital consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, has hired John Hancock, formerly Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hudson Highland Group, to lead Capital H Group’s growing recruiting division.
Capital H Group Hires Leader for National Recruiting PracticeCapital H Group, a rapidly expanding human capital consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, has hired John Hancock, formerly Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hudson Highland Group, to lead Capital H Group’s growing recruiting division.
URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management accreditations
Impact Achievement Group Webcast Assists HR Executives with Training PackageTips avoid common pitfalls that lead to difficult and painful performance reviews
myStaffingPro® Optimizes the User Experience with Coradiant TrueSightHR Services, Inc. installs Coradiant’s TrueSight User Performance Management equipment to proactively monitor the user experience with myStaffingPro® applicant tracking system.
myStaffingPro® Optimizes the User Experience with Coradiant TrueSightHR Services, Inc. installs Coradiant’s TrueSight User Performance Management equipment to proactively monitor the user experience with myStaffingPro® applicant tracking system.
Hudson Highland Group Agrees to Divest Trade and Industrial Recruitment Unit in AustraliaHudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Trade and Industrial business in Australia for $3.0 million to the Skilled Group.
CourseUp! Opts for SumTotal's ResultsOnDemandWilmington,
N.C.-based CourseUp!, a developer of computer-based training and
knowledge delivery solutions for franchise organizations and
professional associations, has picked SumTotal(R) Systems, Inc.
(NASDAQ:SUMT) to provide technology for delivering, among other
things, instruction on how best to launch and run a franchise.
The Newman Group Reports: More Companies Globalizing Their Recruiting Processes and TechnologyTalent acquisition and management consulting firm to highlight global implementation strategies of Fortune 500 Companies at HR Technology Conference and Exposition.
New Executive EQ Survey Measures Emotional Intelligence for Executive LeadersNew Executive EQ Survey Measures Emotional Intelligence for Executive Leaders; Validated 360 Feedback on Emotional Intelligence for C-level Executives by Clark Wilson Group
A new, validated 360-feedback survey called Executive EQ helps chief executive officers, presidents, vice presidents, and other c-level executives develop their emotional intelligence. The report provides competency scores on executive vision, organizational awareness, marketplace awareness, self-awareness, energy, self-confidence, self-management, engagement and more.
New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job SearchWhen you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.
New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job SearchWhen you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.
Recruiting with Podcasts, Hospital-StyleNew recruiting campaign for Denver Hospital utilizes innovative audio interviews to attract talent.
URAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordinationURAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordination along the healthcare continuum
Strategic Search Partners Goes GlobalRecruitment Specialists in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain has expanded range of services with its affiliation with NPA Worldwide Recruiting Network.
VANGENT INTRODUCES TALENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE IDENTIFICATIONP3 Talent Management(TM) Solution to Fill Market Void for Results-Oriented Approach to High-Potential Talent Identification and Development
Understanding Best Practices In Mentoring Has Never Been EasierManagement Mentors focuses on best practices in mentoring during its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, October 5, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT).
Ceridian LifeWorks Launches Cardiovascular Health Management SolutionCeridian Cardiovascular Health Management will help employers address health care costs, lost productivity and other issues they face when an employee encounters heart-related health problems.
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Jamie Davis Named President of HCR Software SolutionsJamie Davis former business development leader at Vurv Technology is named President and Chief Operating Officer at HCR Software Solutions.
Electric Cloud Names Bill Schmitt Vice President of Business DevelopmentSchmitt brings two decades of business development, marketing and strategy leadership to Electric Cloud.
Sorenson Communications Makes Dramatic Improvements in Human Resource Practices Sorenson Communications Makes Dramatic Improvements in Human Resource Practices with Core UltiPro
and UltiPro Time and Attendance
Resume? Or Resume NOT? Resume? Or Resume NOT? With Screening Software Becoming More Prevalent, Your Cover Letter Is Key To Getting Job Interviews
Don’t forget to appeal to the human reader, suggests WallStJobs.com as "robo-resume-readers" make the first cuts.
Why Intuition is Winning New Respect As a Smart Business SkillAuthor of hot new business book shows business and professional people how to unleash their intuition ting! North American launch offers free seminars and tools to help implement intuition in life, at work and in organizations starting October 3
VCSY's Subsidiary Files a New Patent Application Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (VCSY) announced today that its subsidiary, Taladin, Inc. (Taladin), has filed a patent application for its Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) payroll system which has been integrated with the HRMS emPath solution of Now Solutions, Inc., another subsidiary of VCSY. Taladin market its FLSA payroll system to the U.S. government sector.
Organizations’ partnership will enable students to make better, informed career decisionsCareerTours, the fastest growing online recruiting resource, has announced a new partnership with Arizona State University.
SALARY.COM™ SETTLES LITIGATION WITH MERCER All claims dismissed; no payments made by either party.
Mercer confirms Salary.com’s right to load Mercer surveys for customers into Survey Center® product.
Interaction Associates Director of Learning Contributes to New Book Interaction Associates Director of Learning Contributes to New Book On Innovative Method for Developing Breakthrough Communications Skills
Interaction Associates Director of Learning, Barry Rosen, is among the contributors to the book "Once Upon a Time: Using Story-based Activities to Develop Breakthrough Communications Skills," by Terrence Gargiulo and published by Pfeiffer. Rosen’s chapter in the new book is titled 'Listening As An Ally' and focuses on a critical management skill to develop leaders: listening.
HODES QTRAC EMPLOYER BRAND INDEX REVEALS CRITICAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION MEASURESBernard Hodes Group (www.hodes.com), a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, introduced the Hodes QTrac Employer Brand Index (EBI) as the first index to measure the most critical factors impacting the employer brand. The QTrac EBI is a view into the employer brand through the most critical lens, the employees’ brand experience.
Addressing the Employee Continuum: eContinuum Unveils New Brand IdentityThe Sales Assessment Company Also Announces Top Product of the Year Win
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Decrease in Oregon, Idaho and WashingtonThe newly released Compensation Data – Pacific Northwest annual survey of 170 companies in Oregon, Idaho and Washington found pay increase budgets are 3.6 percent for 2007 and are projected to stay the same in 2008.
NuView Systems Acquires cort payroll software to STRENGTHEN ITS STRATEGIC Human Resource Management Comprehensive Payroll Capabilities Available as Both a Hosted or Licensed Application
Great Place to Work® Institute Announces Best Practices ForumYahoo! and Umpqua Bank, two of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For featured as guest speakers
Bond International Software launches new business efficiency module at ASA INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY WITH ADAPT FINANCIALS save time, keep in touch, and focus resources
CPEhr Helps Employers Reduce Sexual Harassment RisksHR Firm Offers Preventive Training That Can Avoid Costly Lawsuits
Gulf Salaries Rise by 9 PercentIntense competition, public sector pay rises, depreciating US dollar and growth in Asia driving Gulf pay increases.
Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public EmployeesBuck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System
Lore International Institute is Recognized as Industry Leader for Excellence in Enterprise LearningLore International Institute has been recognized as an enterprise learning industry leader at the annual awards ceremony during the Fall 2007 Chief Learning Officer Symposium. Lore, with its client Harley-Davidson, won the silver award in the Innovation category of the Learning In Practice awards.
Addressing the Employee Continuum: eContinuum Unveils New Brand IdentityThe Sales Assessment Company Also Announces Top Product of the Year Win
Recruitment Enhancement Services Announces Upcoming WebinarRecruitment solutions provider to discuss common myths and misunderstandings related to recruitment process outsourcing.
Massive Turnout Expected at the 5th Annual California Workers' Comp ForumOver 700 California professionals will gather in Huntington Beach on October 17, 2007 for the 5th Annual California Workers' Comp Forum. This event is the center for information and discussion on the latest developments in California workers' comp.
The Delta Companies Ranked #2 Fastest-Growing Private Healthcare Staffing Company in the NationThe Delta Companies was recently ranked the second fastest-growing healthcare staffing company in the nation, tenth overall, on the annual list of fastest-growing private staffing companies published by Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc.
PeopleFilter to Demonstrate Recruiting Solutions at the 10th HR Technology Conference & Exposition PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS)
Convergys Executive Wins Gold Learning in Practice Award at 2007 Convergys Executive Wins Gold Learning in Practice Award at 2007 Fall Chief Learning Officer Symposium
Breakthrough Studies: Laughter Reduces Stress, Peaks Work PerformanceThe world's first studies on the effects of laughter yoga sessions in the workplace show significant stress reductions and a sharp increase in work effectiveness. The US study indicates that three weeks of laughter sessions can significantly increase emotional intelligence, while the India study confirms stress reduction through physiological and psychological tests.
The 5th Annual California Workers’ Comp Forum taking place October 17-19The 5th Annual California Workers’ Comp Forum taking place October 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach, features keynote presentations from industry leaders will address these issues and provide critical updates and solutions to the continuing challenges in California workers’ comp.
CEO Confidence Declines Further, The Conference Board ReportsThe Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had declined to 45 in the second quarter of 2007, edged down to 44 in the third quarter.
BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Sendouts announced that the latest release of Sendouts ProSendouts announced that the latest release of Sendouts Pro, the #1 on-demand recruiting and staffing software, now includes a complete, integrated time and attendance solution.
Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation to Local Cancer Organizations
Efforts tie donations to financial education
California Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-five percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – California annual survey of 384 employers.
TempWorks Software Launches Vista-Certified Enterprise SolutionMinnesota-based TempWorks Software announced today that it will unveil its new Enterprise staffing software at the Staffing World 2007 Conference & Expo next week.
Kenexa Opens New Office in Melbourne, AustraliaKenexa expands operations in Asia Pacific
October is National Work and Family Month; Flexibility is Key to Work-life EffectivenessWork-life balance and flexibility is the theme at many companies this month as organizations observe National Work and Family Month with a variety of programs and special events.
HR Services Inc. Unveils On-Boarding with Electronic Signature at HR Technology myStaffingPro®’s on-boarding solution accelerates the client hiring process by allowing applicants to complete their new hire paperwork electronically.
ACS Named Outsourcing Award Winner by CLO Magazine Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) announced that it has received the Silver Award for Learning Outsourcing in the prestigious 2007 Learning In Practice awards, sponsored by Chief Learning Officer (CLO) magazine. ACS was selected by an expert panel of judges, composed of industry experts and executives from some of the world’s largest and most-respected companies as the a winner in the learning outsourcing category.
New Jersey Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-seven percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Sendouts Adds Best of Breed Time & Attendance Solution Sendouts Adds Best of Breed Time & Attendance Solution to its Leading Recruitment Management Software
Partnership with StaffMetric provides recruiters, staffing firms with comprehensive, Web-based back-office functionality.
Pennsylvania Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Pennsylvania annual survey of 320 employers.
Bond International Selects eQuest to Widen Sourcing Options for its Worldwide Customers Partnership enables clients to post jobs to leading online sources through eQuest’s global job board network and measure job board effectiveness through its metrics suite – Prophesy™
Trojan Technologies Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS SuiteLeading water treatment technology company chooses GeoExpress™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service.
CyberShift’s Chief Executive Officer to Present at William Blair & Company’sCyberShift’s Chief Executive Officer to Present at William Blair & Company’s Private Equity Conference
TALENThire.com, Wins Prestigious AeA Emerging Technology Business AwardTALENThire.com, the leading Recruiting Vendor Optimization firm, announces receiving the prestigious AeA Emerging Technology Business Award.
GeoLearning, Inc., has been recognized for outstanding technology by being presented the Gold Award GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning and performance platforms, has been recognized for outstanding technology by being presented the Gold Award in the "Vendor Technology" category of the Learning In Practice Awards sponsored by Chief Learning Officer magazine (CLO).
XMei International announces the first in a series of webinarsXMei International, a China-U.S. consulting and business development organization, has tapped one of the most popular speakers from the highly successful U.S.-China Human Resource conference held this past May in San Francisco.
NINTH HOUSE TAPS IBM EXECUTIVE JAMES SHARPE TO HEAD FEDERAL DIVISIONNINTH HOUSE TAPS IBM EXECUTIVE JAMES SHARPE TO HEAD FEDERAL DIVISION AND
EXTEND LEADERSHIP IN CONSULTING AND SERVICES
Growing Leadership Development Company Brings on New Executive to Head
Efforts with Federal Clientele and Extend Its Solutions Capabilities
HRmarketer.com to Exhibit at 2007 HR Technology Conference and ExpositionMarketing and public relations provider will also sponsor chair massages and exhibitors' lounge.
Invest Southwest Requests CareerTours Participation in 2007 CareerTours, the fastest-growing online recruiting resource, has announced CareerTours’ participation in Invest Southwest’s 2007 Conference.
Prudential Relocation Appoints John Zanni As Vice President, Business DevelopmentPrudential Relocation, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] company, today announced the appointment of John Zanni to the position of Vice President, Business Development.
Lead Like a Pirate! Offers Professional Development With a TwistLeadership coach and motivational speaker, Christopher Novak, takes professional development back in time with his latest book, Lead Like a Pirate! Forget boring leadership theory, Novak's third book draws from the golden age of buccaneers to produce a practical guide to leading effective teams that is as useful as it is fun to read.
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Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting: The Best Formula For ‘Right-Fit’ CandidatesPublicis Selling Solutions Group, the leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions, has
introduced Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting, a new division dedicated to
helping pharmaceutical, biotech, and other healthcare companies find the
best possible “right fit” candidates.
ARMA International Unveils Records Management Core CompetenciesARMA International is pleased to announce the availability of the long-awaited RIM Core Competencies. The release of the publication was announced at a special session during the ARMA International 52nd Annual Conference & Expo in Baltimore, Oct. 7.
Seton Hall Names Tom Sharkey Sr. to 2007 Entrepreneur Hall of FameLong-time insurance luminary Tom Sharkey, Sr., was named to the 2007 Entrepreneur Hall of Fame by the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies within Seton Hall’s Stillman School of Business.
Campus Career Centers Key to Landing Post-Graduation JobsCollege career centers offer some of the best opportunities to help students learn how to improve their job search and land a post-graduation job. In particular, career-center sponsored job fairs allow students to touch base with dozens of employers at a time. Yet many students skip these events or waste their time because they don't know how to conduct themselves around recruiters. In his new book, Shawn Graham provides pointers to help college students perfect their job fair experience and enter the job market on the right foot.
Barbara Levin Named Enwisen’s Senior Vice President in Charge of Marketing and Customer CommunityEnwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced the promotion of Barbara Levin to Senior Vice President in charge of Marketing and Customer Community. Levin came to Enwisen in September 2004 as Vice President of Marketing. In her new role, she will continue to build upon Enwisen’s tremendous market momentum and success. She will also drive strategies that maximize the involvement and partnership of Enwisen’s fast-growing customer community.
Encore India Launches Shared Services RPO (SSR) for the Staffing Industry Encore India Launches Shared Services RPO (SSR) for the Staffing Industry Ahead of Staffing World 2007 with a Free Trial Offer
Offshore Outsourcing in the Staffing Industry to grow with Encore India's new Shared Service Recruitment Support offering.
Referral Network for IT Independent Consultants and Engineers Replaces Staffing AgenciesProtallian Resources Inc. launches a revolutionary referral network for independent contractors in Information Technology. Companies are expected to save millions of dollars to source their jobs.
HR XCEL Offers Clients an Innovative View of Service Delivery Utilizing innovative, cost-saving Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) methods and technologies, HR XCEL excels at making clients’ lives easier.
IncentOne Adds Charitable Donations to Reward PortfolioIncentOne, the leading provider of integrated incentive solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of charitable donations to its comprehensive reward portfolio just in time for the holiday season.
XMei International Launches Webinar Series on Doing Business in ChinaXMei International Launches Webinar Series on Doing Business in China--Cross-cultural Expert to Present First Webinar
XMei International announces the first in a series of webinars on doing business in China, "Chinese Culture and Its Business Impact", on October 11.
Invest Southwest Requests CareerTours’ Participation in 2007 ConferenceOrganization attracts attention due to continued expansion and innovative recruiting tools.
WorldatWork Awards Three Research GrantsWorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals and business leaders, recently awarded grants to augment its research program in the area of total rewards.
Luxembourg Seeks Bright New Talent at ‘Working Worlds’ Virtual Job Fair on Second LifeGAX Technologies, a specialist software company targeting the financial sector, is presenting ‘Working Worlds,’ the country’s first virtual job fair - on the ‘Luxembourg Business’ island of Second Life from 8am-9pm on Wednesday 28 November, 2007.
RetireeWorkforce/Vizu Corporation Research Finds 75% Of Labor Force Plans To Work After RetirementSpeciality niche website focuses on matching companies with mature and experienced retirees. A recent study shows that nearly 75% of all retirees will contine to work during their retirement. Retireeworkforce.com is providing a solution to help these indiviudal find part-time, consulting and flexible work arrangements with employers.
HRsmart announces major upgrade to its popular Applicant Tracking SolutionAdds key configurability and globalization enhancements
Adicio Launches Southeast Regional Job NetworkAdicio, the Internet’s leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions, today announced the launch of the Adicio Southeast Regional Network, an alliance of job sites throughout the Southeastern U.S.
Employee Continuum to Exhibit its Award-Winning Sales Hiring SolutionEmployee Continuum to Exhibit its Award-Winning Sales Hiring Solution at the 10th Anniversary HR Technology Conference & Exposition
Morehead VP to Present at ASHHRA ConferenceRowlee and Tatelbame will discuss drivers of work-life balance in healthcare settings.
Encore India to Exhibit at the Staffing World 2007An ASA member, Encore India will be exhibiting at the American Staffing Association's (ASA) Staffing World 2007 expo and convention.
Authoria Recruiting Advances State of the Art in Employers’ Drive for “Quality of Hire”New Capabilities Make Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Other Participants More Effective in Finding, Attracting, and Retaining Best-Fit Talent
Makana Solutions[SM] Adds Demandware Founder andProvider of On-Demand Sales Compensation Planning Solutions
Rounds Out Board with SaaS and E-Commerce Executive
Howard County, Maryland Improves Organizational Efficiency with eTelemetry eTelemetry's Metron Enterprise helps flag policy violations and misconfigured PCs, saving bandwidth and energy
North and South Carolina Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in North and South Carolina are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
JOURNYX ANNOUNCES CUSTOMER COST TRACKERJOURNYX ANNOUNCES CUSTOMER COST TRACKER: ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOW KNOW THE
COST OF SERVICING CUSTOMERS
Data Provided is Key to Companies' Profitability
HRsmart Introduces Its Next Generation Complete Talent Management SuiteTechnology boasts complete set of talent management solutions sharing a common platform
Emerald Software Group, LLC Joins NetSuite’s SuiteFlex Developer Program Leveraging the SuiteFlex Development Platform, Emerald Software Group, LLC Develops Industry Specific Software Application, AllegroHR, to offer Truly Paperless Human Resources Processes to NetSuite users.
GeoLearning Takes Gold at 2007 CLO Learning In Practice AwardsChief Learning Officer magazine recognizes GeoLearning for e-learning technology excellence.
BLR's New HR Website is Now Like a Personal AssistantFor nearly a decade, human resource professionals have depended on the website, HR.BLR.com, created by Business & Legal Reports (BLR), to meet all their information needs. The site provides news on employment law compliance, along with forms, prewritten HR policies and training materials, and other essentials. But as with most Net-based information, users had to mold their needs to the way the website operated.
Sandra Pappa has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its Pittsburgh officePappa joins Buck from Mercer Human Resource Consulting. She has nearly 20 years of defined contribution plan consulting and administration experience.