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Vangent Top Sponsor of HCI Talent Management Forum for Govt.
Vangent Signs On as Top Sponsor of Human Capital Institute's First-Ever Talent Management Forum for Government

HR Technology® Conference Names Talent Management
Authoria, Cornerstone OnDemand, Salary.com and Softscape Step Up for this Year’s Signature Event

The RightThing Expands Leadership Team
Provides Additional Support to Supplement Success

CuraLinc Addresses Problems Associated with the High Usage of Psychotropic Medications
PharmaLinc, CuraLinc Healthcare’s Pharmacy Intervention Program, provides client organizations with a solution to the problem of rising prescription drug costs.

GeoLearning's GeoMaestro Named "Excellence in LMS" Finalist at 2008 CLO Learning In Practice Awards
Chief Learning Officer magazine recognizes GeoLearning for learning and performance technology excellence; gold and silver awards to be handed out September 25.

Search Wizards Ranks No. 89 on the 2008 Inc. 500
Inc. Magazine Reveals New List of America’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Personalizing “Thank Yous” Energizes Multi-Generational and Culturally Diverse Workforces
It may seem like a small gesture, but recognizing an an employee’s effort can energize a workforce. Derek Irvine explains more.

Managing Peers and Friends
Managing anyone can have it's dilemmas, but managing a former friend and peer can have many challenges. Bruce Tulgan explains.

Persistence Goes the Distance
"Failure often results from following the line of least persistence," says Jim Clemmer. He shares more in this article.

Employee Communications…Learning From Goldilocks on How to Get it “Just Right”
In today’s tight labor market, the need to retain the best talent makes communications all the more critical. As a result, human resources and line managers implementing change are asking themselves: What do I tell? When do I tell? Who do I tell? How do I tell? Dan Weinfurter and Keith Swenson share the answers.

The Supreme Court Considers Conflicts of Interest in Benefit Claims Procedures
Where an insurance company both determines an appeal for ERISA benefits and also pays that claim, a conflict of interest is present. The U.S. Supreme Court in Metropolitan Life v. Glenn, holds that where the language of a plan grants the administrator discretionary review of claims, this conflict will be taken into account as a “factor” to be weighed in determining whether judicial deference should be given to the administrator’s decision. Littler Mendelson shares this study.

Half of Companies Fail to Update Succession Plans
Companies who have implemented management succession plans don't seem to go the extra steps to update them. Novations Group shares this study.

No Grey Market Here
The 2008 Skilled Trades salary survey shows the sun is still shining in the mechanical industry. Jeff Dickey-Chasins shares more.

Managing a Difficult Boss
Peter Adebi explains the impact a difficult boss has on the health and financial welfare of his/her employees.

EEOC Opinion Letter Addresses ADA and PTSD
What obligations does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) place on employers with regard to employees who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? M. Lee Smith shares the answer.

One-in-Four Workers Do Not Feel Loyal to Their Current Employer
Are your employees loyal to you or their own career goals? CareerBuilder.com recently surveyed employees and some employers may be surprised with the results.

Talent Acquisition Strategies 2008: Quality and the Passive Candidates Reign Supreme
Companies are looking to duplicate traits of top performers, and are hoping to better measure performance of new employees. Aberdeen Group shares results of their study.

Find Economical Ways to Save Employee Training
When the economy takes a downward slide, training programs often feel the pinch. Info Tech shares this report on ways to save training programs.

Recruiting Meets Web 2.0
Just how popular are social networking sites in recruiting talent? Michael Allen takes a look at online technology in recruiting.

Tale of Two Job Markets
Robert Half International and CareerBuilder.com recently conducted their 2008 annual survey on Job Markets. The results showed both employees and employers are facing challenges in a tough economy.

How to Win in China as Talent War Heats Up
A recent study finds that Chinese MBAs’ focus is not just on their careers or companies, but they also concentrate on the future of China. Stacy Palestrant explains more.

iCongo Live Virtual Online Job Fair System Connects Employers and Candidates In Real Time
iCongo Live, the leading provider of virtual online events, job fairs and trade shows, today announced strong results from three well-attended online job fairs recently held with vertical industry clients

Best People No Longer Work in Big Companies
Lousy service. Me-too products. That's what consumers are getting from Goliath companies because the best people no longer work there, argues global trends forecaster and big-business escapee Babs Ryan in the new biz book "America's Corporate Brain Drain."

Meals or Meds? BenefitsCheckUp® Helps Older People Struggling with Food Costs
As the costs of healthcare and gas rise, older Americans with limited income and resources find themselves worrying about how they can afford their next meal.

eMergent Benefit Solutions, LLC Announces Plan for Next Generation Benefits Administration
eMergent Benefit Solutions ('EBS') announced today its plan to bring new technology to the employee benefits industry.

EducationBug.org Launches Free Job Post
EducationBug.org announced today it is offering free education job listings for schools, libraries, districts, or other education related companies.

Ashridge launches talent management programme
Ashridge Business School has launched a programme that helps managers to plan and implement talent management systems within an organisation.

GeoLearning Named to Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Businesses for 5th Consecutive Year
Named to Inc.'s 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies list, GeoLearning is recognized for 69% revenue growth 2004-2007.

Salary.com™ Reinforces Global Leadership Position with Expanded Management Team
Strategic Engagement and Senior Management appointments build on record participation levels in IPAS® survey

Survey Reveals Most HR Professionals Want Government to Play Role in Regulating Healthcare Costs
Jury Out on Whether Either Political Party Can Make a Difference

Ultimate Software Offers Complimentary "HR Compliance Update" Webcast
Common Leave of Absence Landmines and How to Avoid Them

The 10 Biggest Workplace Blunders (And How to Avoid Them)
Cy Wakeman shares her list of workplace blunders that have a negative impact on employees.

TotalRewards Software Releases New Modules for On-Demand Total Compensation Statement Software
HR Executive Dashboard provides management reports, while Promotion Module alerts employees of statement availability

Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi
The cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer.

Gartner, Inc. 2008 IT Market Compensation Study Projects a Decline in IT Hiring
A recent study by Gartner, Inc. shows that IT organizations will likely be cautious about their hiring plans in 2008 and 2009 in response to potential IT budget cuts.

Base Pay Expected to Rise More Slowly in 2009 Than 2008, Even Among High-Performing Industries
A recent Mercer study finds that differentiation by employee performance and industry groups becoming more prominent.

Recruitment 2008: From Marketing Theory to the Practicalities of Web-based Hiring
Webster Buchanan Research recently surveyed a number of HR Directors and Senior Managers and asked them about Web-based hiring. Webster Buchanan shares their White Paper.

Nearly Half of Employers Have Caught a Lie on a Resume
Career Builder recently asked hiring managers to share the list of their Top Ten Most Unusual Resume Fibs.

How Are Leaders ID'd? And How Can the Company Help?
Companies have always needed to engross their employees, not threaten or entertain them. Richard Cavalier shares more.

Care to Put That in Writing?
Journaling is a great way to grow as a leader. Of course, you actually have to do it to get the benefits. Laura Villacrusis-Weaver explains.

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns California’s Limitation on Employer Free Speech Rights to Resist Union
The U.S. Supreme Court in Chamber of Commerce v. Brown holds that the NLRA preempts California’s “union neutrality” law that prohibited employers who accept state funds from using those funds to deter union organizing. Little Mendelson shares this report.

Ethical Behavior in the Workplace
Unethical dilemmas in the workforce can be uncomfortable at best. Rebecca Harris from Solutions EAP shares tips on how to deal with workplace ethics.

Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Retaliation Against Whistleblower
Bad vibes for the whistleblower? Joan Lloyd shares her suggestions for someone caught in the tail winds.

"TFSA" Provides Opportunity for Employers to Help Employees Save More
Tax Free Savings Accounts may soon be available in the Canadian workplace. Hewitt Associates shares more.

BACK TO SCHOOL Survey: Most Companies Pay for Employee Tuition, Professional Development
As students gear up to go back to school this fall, those already in the workforce may want to consider continuing their education, a new survey suggests.

Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in Minnesota and Wisconsin
The cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer.

CollegeRecruiter.com Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies
CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities, today announced that it was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the United States.

Companies Making Exec Pay Programs More Shareholder Friendly
Companies Making Executive Pay Programs More Shareholder Friendly, Watson Wyatt Proxy Analysis Finds

employeescreenIQ and iCIMS Announce Strategic Alliance
Technology platforms integrate to allow for seamless employment background checks.

RecruitMilitary Acquires Landmark Destiny Group, Will Merge Military-to-Civilian Recruiting
The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary, LLC, has purchased competitor Landmark Destiny Group (LDG) from Landmark Military Media, Inc. (LMM). The acquisition brings together two of the strongest companies in the industry.

Catch the Wave at PreVisor's LINK 2008 Client Conference
Record numbers expected at annual event to hear and discuss best practices in the future of hiring

BI Appoints Mark Taylor as Head of Events
BI, the Communication and Motivation Company, has today announced the appointment of Mark Taylor in the position of Head of Events. Mark has joined BI from Grass Roots Group to focus on the development of the Events Team and will continue its reputation of delivering exceptional events.

NorthgateArinso Awarded Multi-Year International Contract by CA, Inc.
NorthgateArinso Awarded Multi-Year International Contract by CA, Inc. to Handle Recruitment Process Outsourcing Global human resources software and services provider to hire permanent placement positions in India

Integra Bank Selects Ultimate Software's UltiPro as its Human Capital Management Solution
Ultimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Integra Bank selected core UltiPro to manage HR and payroll, in addition to UltiPro Performance Management, Recruitment, and Learning Management delivered through Ultimate Software’s software-as-a-service model, Intersourcing.

Why Should I Work For You?
What can we offer the best and brightest that will convince them it's in their best interest to work for us rather than for themselves? Don Phin shares his answers.

Employee Background Checks Simplify the Hiring Process
Hiring the wrong employee can cost a company money and during a time of economic uncertainty that can be devastating. Michelle Moylan explains how a simple background check can make all of the difference.

RPO Leader TalentFusion Growth Aligns With Offshore Capability in Costa Rica
TalentFusion Knows The Requirements For Cost Effective Services

Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Amplifies Image with New Logo and Web Design
HealthFitness makes case for integrated health benefit design in new issue brief spotlighting Florida Power & Light FPL-WELL’s multi-faceted program puts employee at center of health promotion

Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Amplifies Image with New Logo and Web Design
New Branding and Website exemplifies EBI’s “Just One Solution” Approach to Applicant Screening

Secrets of Entrepreneurial Success Revealed
As budding businessmen and women face make or break in the latest series of Dragon's Den, what separates the winners from the losers? New research from Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank may have the answer.

Graduate Recruitment Versus the Credit Crunch
Graduate recruitment may offer the solution to companies who need to grow their work force amidst the current economic challenge, says meta-morphose International.

Legal & General Reveals the Cost of Delaying Pension Saving Can Run into Thousands of Pounds
Legal & General has calculated the full cost of delaying pension contributions, revealing how important it is that people start saving for income in retirement as early as possible.

Texas Companies Achieve Success with Halogen Talent Management Systems
Texas Companies Achieve Success with Halogen Talent Management Systems Growing number of companies from across the Lone Star State achieve corporate objectives with easy to use, powerful HR tools

Upcoming CyberShift Webinars Designed to Help Organizations Assess Their Readiness
Independent Analyst and Leading Enterprise Applications Expert, Paul Hamerman is Featured Guest Speaker

TalentFusion Recognized By HRO Magazine As A Project/On Demand Leader
TalentFusion Has Been A Leading Innovator In The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Space

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YURVA Provides Economic Opportunity for Businesses and Workers
While the news talks about it, businesses and employees are feeling the brunt of the downturn in the economy, increasing gasoline prices, and the resulting increase in layoffs and unemployment. With our economic decline, businesses and workers are looking for new ways to generate revenue or to stretch their budgets.

New White Paper Series Helps Companies Navigate the Challenges of Human Capital Management
HCMWorks, Inc. has launched a free white paper series to help companies evaluate the best ways to optimize their procurement and workforce expenditures. The ongoing series explores the challenges, solutions, and savings opportunities in human capital management.

HealthFitness’ HRA Detects Health Risks of Client’s Global Employees
INSIGHT® International HRA provides multinational employers with critical data to design programs that reduce employee health risks and costs based on geographic location.

Jewish Association on Aging To Host Local Workshops for Caregivers of Those Suffering from Dementia
This release offers details about a new series of workshops created to help Pittsburgh-area caregivers better meet the needs of those suffering from dementia as well as proactively safeguard their own cognitive health.

What's Making Workers Unhealthy? Workers Themselves Tell LifeCare®
This release shares the results of a poll asking workers to name the issues having the most negative impact on their health.

2009 Honoring Differences® Diversity Calendar Now Available
The 2009 Honoring Differences® diversity calendar is now available from global consulting and training firm Novations Group.

Lucas Group Appoints John DeLucia as Executive Senior Partner – Accounting & Finance Division
Lucas Group, a respected leader in professional recruiting, recently John DeLucia as Executive Senior Partner within the Accounting & Finance Division, Atlanta, GA. Lucas Group is one of the nation’s largest executive recruitment firms that built a reputation for successfully providing human capital placements in multiple markets and industries.

TalentFusion Recognized By HRO Magazine As A Project/On Demand Leader
TalentFusion Has Been A Leading Innovator In The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Space

Revamped HRmarketer.com Helps Vendors Reach Executives with Social Networking Tools
Over 1,000 white papers, webcasts, articles, reports and podcasts combine to make HR’s largest listing of industry knowledge

ECPI College of Technology Announces Career Education Expos to be Held at All Campuses
ECPI College of Technology, with campus locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Online, is pleased to announce a Career Education Expo Open House.

Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Suggests Higher Unemployment Rate to Come
Is the labor market softening? The Conference Board shares its recent study into employment trends.

Managing Peers and Friends
Managing peers is an interesting situation. Bruce Tulgan explains more.

New Global Report Finds Gen Y Employees Least Engaged
A new study shows that some of the younger workers are the least engaged employees in the workplace. BlessingWhite shares more.

New Regulations Regarding Employment of Foreign Workers in Korea
Korea is lengthening the time that foreign laborers can work in that country. Pacific Bridge shares more.

Retaining Talent: How It’s Done in China and India
China and India there is a natural inclination towards retaining people. Mickey Matthews explains.

Everyone’s Talking about Online Networking
Are you leveraging Online Networking to it fullest to give you a Career Advantage? Tony Santora shares more.

Management In Real Life: Psychologically Invested?
According to researchers Meyer and Allen, our commitment to the organization shows up as want to, has to, and ought to. It’s a way to describe who’s psychologically invested in the business. Kevin Herring explains more.

Take a Point of View
Why leave it to the listener to read between the lines of your message? Don't be vague, says Dianna Booher.

Getting the Most From Your "Discretionary Effort System"
Are you getting the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to employee engagement? Les Landes shares some suggestions on how to build a culture of discretionary effort.

BlackBerry® Use May Lead to Overtime
Should hardworking employees who take their work home with them on BlackBerries® or PDAs be compensated for their time? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article written by the attorneys at the law firm of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.

Sincere Opening Statements Bring Best Mediation Results
In most general civil law cases, a good mediator will take all participants through a mediator's introduction to set the tone and disarm any adversarial or inflammatory tendencies. Mediate.com shares this article by Lee Jay Berman.

10 HR Secrets That Will Boost Any Business
The average manager spends 80 hours a year on an individual who’s resisting a change or not buying into the organization – and the odds of that employee changing are only 3%! Not a great return on your investment. So how do you boost your business with figures like that? Cynthia “Cy” Wakeman shares her suggestions.

Expense Management: From Efficiency to Effective Procurement
The role of expense management systems in cost control, compliance and supplier management is explained in this White Paper by Webster Buchanan Research and Computers in Personnel.

Supreme Court Charts New Course in Pension Plan Case Interpreting ADEA
The U.S. Supreme Court in Kentucky Retirement Income Systems v. EEOC, found that a pension plan designed to increase disabled public safety workers’ pensions to the level they would have attained at normal retirement age, even though it meant that workers who became disabled after reaching retirement age would not receive any pension increase, did not violate the ADEA. Littler Mendelson shares more.

HRO TODAY MAGAZINE NAMES FUTURESTEP AS A TOP RPO PROVIDER AND GLOBAL LEADER
Futurestep Recognized on Baker’s Dozen and Global Leader Lists of Top RPO Firms

AARP EXPANDS ONLINE CAREER SERVICES FOR 50+ WORKERS WITH RETIREMENTJOBS.COM RELATIONSHIP
50+ Workers Have Access To Expert Career Advice and Job Search Engine Highlighting Age Friendly Employers

ACI Specialty Benefits Celebrates 25th Anniversary of EAP and Wellness Services
Company has expanded specialty benefits services to include mental health management, lifestyle balance and physical health

Axiom Consulting Partners Announces that Traci McCready and Chris Hatcher have Joined the Firm
Axiom Consulting Partners continues to expand by adding two senior people in Houston, TX.

Sendouts Partners with SmartPost to Streamline Online Job Posting
SmartPost offers Job Posting Technology to Recruiting and Staffing Firms for the First Time through Sendouts Pro

TRACOM Group Releases Interpersonal Skills Survey Data in New White Paper
New white paper provides insight into creating more effective managers through interpersonal skills training

HealthFitness’ HRA Detects Health Risks of Client’s Global Employees
INSIGHT® International HRA provides multinational employers with critical data to design programs that reduce employee health risks and costs based on geographic location.

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