Questionmark Perception Now Supports SAP® Enterprise Learning EnvironmentQuestionmark Perception Assessment Management System Links with
SAP's Learning Solution, Enabling Customers to More Effectively
Recruit, Certify and Align Skills to Corporate Objectives
Morehead Hosts Webinar to Demonstrate New Retention StrategyCompany demonstrates strategy to help companies shift focus from why employees leave to why employees stay
Jones Day Tops 7th Annual BTI Client Service A-TeamBaker & McKenzie, Sullivan & Cromwell, DLA Piper, Alston & Bird Register Big Gains
Only 5 Law Firms Return 7 Years in a Row
Fortune 1000 Companies Rank Law Firms on Client Service
Morehead Hosts Webinar on Achieving Work-life Balance in Healthcare EnvironmentsCompany presents empirical linkage between employee commitment and work-life balance and the practical applications in healthcare environments.
The Top 5 Bankable JobsAccording to the Compensation Data 2007 survey results, financial services’ pay increase budgets were 3.76 percent, which is higher than the national average. The industry also had high voluntary turnover rate, 13.3 percent.
Convergys Helps Clients Gain Strategic Advantage with a New Relationship Management ApproachLeading Relationship Management Provider Applies Consulting Services, Business Analytics, and Technology to Drive Greater Value from Interactions with Customers and Employees
New Book Guides Practitioners Through Changing Retirement LandscapeGuide to Qualified Retirement Plans: How-to Series for the HR Professional, by Leonard Sanicola, CCP, CBP, GRP, CEBS, SPHR, provides benefits specialists and human resource professionals with a basic understanding of the different types of retirement programs, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each.
"The Great American Smokeout" Time for Employers to Help Employees Kick-the-Habit Faced with healthcare costs related to smoking escalating, and the decade-long decline in smoking rates coming to a halt, employers need to be proactive in helping their workers stop smoking. On November 15, The American Cancer Society will celebrate the 31st annual Great American Smokeout --- a great time for employers to encourage their smoking employees to give up smoking for 24 hours in the hope that this head start will help them kick the habit.
New Webcast Helps HR Executives Avoid Roadblocks to Successful Human Capital AnalyticsChoosing an appropriate staffing, support, and measurement process model assists HR leaders in building a stronger foundation for workforce planning, reporting, and analysis
Morehead Webinar Examines How to Enhance Retention Strategies in Healthcare SettingsCompany explores how generational and career stage factors impact recruitment and retention strategies.
MedZilla.com Releases its October Employment Outlook Numbers for BiotechnologyWith more and more companies looking to bolster their bottom line by cutting costs and consolidating jobs, it is reassuring that -- at least in the past month -- job postings by state remained relatively unchanged. However, job searches are likely to increase as companies announce layoffs and reorganizations. The MedZilla.com Employment Report analyzes the numbers for October 2007 and announces the findings.
NCOA and Humana Increase Seniors' Access to BenefitsRespected senior organization provides screening service to leading health benefits company
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
Infohrm Announces the Results of a 2007 European Survey on the Future of Human Capital MeasurementThe findings show that many senior HR Executives are concerned with the ability of current measurement systems to meet the increasing demands of HR reporting and analytics, and that the greatest opportunity for impact exists within 3 HR themes— Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement and Satisfaction, and Training & Development.
NCOA and Humana Increase Seniors' Access to BenefitsRespected senior organization provides screening service to leading health benefits company
Ongoing Fallout from Compliance Activities Raises Cost of Finance at Typical CompaniesTypical Global 1000 Companies Now Spend $138 Million/Year More
Than World-Class Companies on Finance Operations;
Face Long-Term Challenge in Cost Reduction Efforts
Mark Strakowski has joined Buck Consultants Mark Strakowski has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Cincinnati office.
S&C Readies Workforce for Success With SoftscapeElectric Company Implements People Management Solution to Improve
Operational Effectiveness
S&C Readies Workforce for Success With SoftscapeElectric Company Implements People Management Solution to Improve
Operational Effectiveness
iCONTENT® NAMED MOST INNOVATIVE NEW PRODUCT IN E-LEARNING BY E.LEARNING AGE MAGAZINE Solution Recognized for Significantly Improving Customers’ Learning Initiatives
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Richard Adams Provides Job Hunting Tips on How to Make a Great Resume and Land the Job of Your DreamProvides guidance and tips on how to successfully apply for new jobs in the current climate together with a link for further free information.
Management Mentors Says Simply Having a Mentoring Program isn’t EnoughManagement Mentors discusses the importance of effectively managing a mentoring program in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, November 16, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EST).
The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals
December 12-13th, 2007
Globoforce Wins Sales Achievement of the Year Award at Irish Software Association Software Industry Globoforce’s software as a service employee recognition solution proves top choice for Global 2000 corporations.
Human Resource Professionals Certified on Hogan Personality InventoryHuman Resource Professionals Certified on Hogan Personality Inventory for Talent Management Applications
Professional certification program shows how to use Hogan Personality Inventory, Hogan Development Survey and Motivation, Values and Preferences Inventory to select talented job candidates and manage employee talent through personality testing.
Technomedia partners with SBT to accelerate its international expansionTogether, the two companies offer a comprehensive range of software and services for the development, evaluation and enrichment of human capital within organizations.
Management Mentors Says Simply Having a Mentoring Program isn’t EnoughManagement Mentors discusses the importance of effectively managing a mentoring program in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, November 16, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EST).
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, to Release New PodcastsIn December 2007, HRI will brings its clients new podcasts so that employees and family members may download helpful information and tips on a wide range of everyday concerns. Podcasts include topics such as coping with traumatic events, cubicle etiquette, teen dating, grandparenting, and caring for older loved ones from a distance.
The Office Holiday Party; Career Catapult or Career Killer?Avoid booze, BlackBerrys and barbequed ribs, advises on-line career site, WallStJobs.com.
SENIOR MANAGERS PLAY A ROLE IN EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION TOO The Kenexa Research Institute Looks at What Constitutes Senior Management Effectiveness from the Employee Perspective
Fiserv CEO Jeffery Yabuki Wins Top Innovator Award from Bank Technology NewsPublication cites Yabuki’s client-driven mission for earning the top honor in 2007
Colorado and Utah Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-seven percent of companies in Colorado and Utah had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Colorado/Utah annual survey of 105 employers.
Virginia Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-one percent of companies in Virginia had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 employers.
HODES REPRESENTATIVES FROM EIGHTEEN COUNTRIES SHARE BEST PRACTICES IN GLOBAL RECRUITINGEmerging Markets Workforce Overview Given by ‘Economist’ Editor
Maryland Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-nine percent of Maryland companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 10.3 percent for all plan types.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Kentucky and Tennessee organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 80.7 to 96.1 percent.
Infohrm Announces the Results of a 2007 Survey on the Future of Human Capital MeasurementThe findings show that many senior HR Executives are concerned with the ability of current measurement systems to meet the increasing demands of HR reporting and analytics, and that the greatest opportunity for measurement impact exists within 3 HR themes: Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement & Satisfaction, and Training & Development.
Accolo, Inc., announced that it has been recognized as fourteenth fastest growing private company More Effective Hiring Model Takes Center Stage - Propels Accolo to #14 in the Top 100 San Francisco Bay Area’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Accolo, Inc., an innovator in professional-networking based Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), today announced that it has been recognized as fourteenth fastest growing private company in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Adult day care centers are becoming an increasingly popular option for aging loved onesAdult day care centers are designed for older adults who benefit from structure, personal supervision and guidance due to physical frailties or mental impairments.
Christian Faculty Jobs Launches with 1,400+ Christian Jobs Postings: Twice its CompetitorsThe new Christian jobs site caters to professors. Christian Faculty Jobs is a free service to both Christian professors and to the Christian colleges, universities and seminaries. Not only is it free, searching for a new job and posting a job opening is as easy as ever.
Complimentary HR Best Practices Webinar on Employee Mentoring"Passing the Torch" event on November 14 will discuss how organizations can build and benefit from successful mentoring programs.
Boon or Boondoggle? Maui Conference More than a Write-off for Business LeadersSuccess With People announced today the Maui Deep Dive, a conference for business executives and owners to be held at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa from April 27 – May 3, 2008. Is this another opportunity to write off vacation as a business expense, or is it real business?
Net Detective Online Web Detective Program Endorsed by Ntl. AssociationNet Detective (http://Net-Detective.com) is one of the most inexpensive ways to perform background checks and find out information on just about anyone in North America. With its extensive online database resources in the United States & Canada totaling almost 212 million records, Net-Detective.com has information on over 90% of all U.S. and Canadian residents. A one time flat price of $29 allows users to search and find people, perform unlimited background checks, locate birth & adoption records, perform employee screening, , find hidden assets, perform property searches, locate court records, & DMV motor vehicle records -- all for one flat price under $30. Plus, a 100% money back guarantee!
ClearPicture Appoints Ron Stewart as President and CEOClearPicture Corporation, a premiere feedback-management solutions provider announced today the appointment of Ron Stewart as the company's new President and CEO.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines AgainThe competition for top performers is heating up as 96.1 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Kentucky/Tennessee survey of 444 employers.
Sendouts, introduced its learning management system, Sendouts UniversityThe leading recruiting industry trainer, Barb Bruno, has partnered with Sendouts enabling their clients access to valuable on-demand Web-based training that includes her renowned 80-day course, Top Producer Tutor.
Engineering Firm Improves Human Capital Management with UltiProUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that TBE Group Inc., which provides engineering solutions in civil,
environmental, transportation, construction services, right-of-way
services and subsurface utility engineering (SUE), has used Ultimate
Software's UltiPro delivered through its Intersourcing service model
to automate administrative HR processes, lessen its dependence on
paper for environmental and financial benefits, and help its HR staff
focus on more strategic, value-added initiatives.
Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-seven percent of companies in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Southwest annual survey of 170 employers.
Foley new chairman of Council for Disability Awareness boardJoseph R. Foley, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Unum Group, has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors for The Council for Disability Awareness (CDA).
Health Care Shoppers: Get Wise and Save Up to 30 Percent in 2008 with an FSACeridian details savings employees can realize by taking advantage of flexible spending accounts (FSAs); offers tips for efficiently managing FSAs.
TIME.com Names the Federal Student Aid FAFSA4CASTER Site in Top 50 Web SitesTime.com named the new online FAFSA4caster, created by the Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, and designed by JWT Specialized Communications, as one of the Best Web sites of 2007. The FAFSA4caster (http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov) was created to help families figure out if college is possible financially.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of North Carolina and South Carolina organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 82.5 to 97.1 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Christopher Young has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its New York officeChristopher Young has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its New York office, where he will lead the Talent Management and Rewards Strategies practice in the metropolitan New York region.
Watson Wyatt Introduces VIPitech in the United StatesActuarial Modeling Tool for Life Insurance Industry Already in Demand in
Europe, Asia
LifeCare® Poll Reveals How Caregiving Duties Interrupt the Workday One quarter of workers caring for children and elders make calls and caregiving arrangements during work while nearly as many leave work early
Taleo and AIRS Form Strategic Partnership to Launch Taleo TalentReach CRMNewly Formed Partnership and Tight Integration Offers Organizations the
Most Comprehensive Set of Sourcing Tools to Find the People They Need
CareerDoor.com, has partnered with eJobFairs.net innovators of the electronic job fair venueCareerDoor.com, the Canadian leader in HiTech professional recruitment services, announced today it has partnered with eJobFairs.net, innovators of the electronic job fair venue, to offer CareerDoor.com branded online eCareerFairs for the HiTech sector.
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Taleo and AIRS Form Strategic Partnership to Launch Taleo TalentReach CRM and Sourcing Solution Newly formed partnership and tight integration offers organizations the most comprehensive set of sourcing tools to find the people they need
Consumer-Directed Choices and Pay-For-Performance Measures Share Common LinkIncentives motivate better results for both providers and consumers. Consumers and health care providers have more in common than they may know. Both respond to a slight financial nudge to use health care resources in ways that lead to better outcomes, according to a new issue brief from IncentOne that links pay-for-performance (P4P) initiatives to the use of consumer incentives in health management programs.
American Association for Affirmative Action Mourns Passing of Augustus F. Hawkins"Champion of Education and Equal Employment Opportunity"
Interaction Associates Announces 2008 Professional WorkshopsInteraction Associates, Inc. (IA) today announced open registration for its highly popular workshops to develop collaborative skills, facilitative leadership, and change management skills scheduled for 2008 in Cambridge, MA and San Francisco, CA. Discounted registrations are available through December 31, 2007.
The Conference Board and Duke University Team for a Unique, Global Offshoring Research ProjectThe Conference Board to Form Research Working Group on Achieving Global Strategic Sourcing
MG Assessments Hires Account ExecutiveHR Consulting Company brings on account executive to meet the markets growing needs for effectively addressing the workforce crisis.
WHAT ABOUT 'ME TIME'?Survey Finds Inquiries About Work/Life Balance More Common During Job Interviews
Study by Human Capital Institute Reveals Workers’ Attitudes about RelocationSurvey Highlights Workers’ Top Three Most and Least Preferred Cities
Crouch, Slavin & Company's President Appointed to Sage Software's Business Partner Advisory Council Gary Crouch has been selected as the secretary for Sage Abra HRMS partner advisory board.
Reliable Leadership Methods Lead to Better Employee PerformanceA common leadership method is the best way to inspire great employee performance, says Impact Achievement Group.
CareerTV Launches 'Celebrities' Job News' to Attract More Young Professionals to its SiteCareerTV continues to climb the corporate ladders; New services, new partnerships and new clients – CareerTV’s number of unique visitors doubled for second consecutive month.
Property/Casualty Marketplace to Remain Soft in 2008, Watson Wyatt Worldwide SaysThe market for property and casualty
insurance will stay soft in 2008, as premiums are expected to either
decline or remain flat, according to actuarial and risk management experts
at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
The Booth Company Releases Updated Executive Leadership 360 Feedback SurveyThe Booth Company introduces the new Executive Leadership Survey (ELS), an updated version of its popular 360 feedback survey for developing executive leadership talent. The newly-added emotional intelligence dimensions and their time-tested counterparts combine to provide the executive with a realistic and comprehensive view of the executive role, and feedback that is used to develop relevant skills.
CAA Selects Halogen SoftwareOrganization replaces existing Web-based solution with more flexible offering.
Penn State Launches Two New Psychology Degrees OnlinePenn State has become the first public university to offer two online psychology degrees--a bachelor of arts (BA) and a bachelor of science (BS) in psychology. Penn State will begins accepting applicants later this month, and courses in the two psychology bachelor's degrees will begin in summer 2008. The BA program is geared towards professionals who want to pursue psychology with a focus on the human-services aspects of the field, or plan to continue on to a master's degree in psychology. The BS program follows a business track--for professionals interested in psychology-driven aspects of business--such as human resources, management, leadership development, and marketing.
LifeCare® Poll Reveals How Caregiving Duties Interrupt the WorkdayOne quarter of workers caring for children and elders make calls and caregiving arrangements during work. Nearly as many leave work early.
CareerDoor.com to be First to Offer Live and Fully Interactive Online eCareerFairs in CanadaeJobFairs.net expands their partnerships to include international jobboard.
American Community Offers Wisconsin Residents a New Choice in Health InsuranceAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance since 1938, announced today that it has entered the state of Wisconsin with competitive health insurance products for individuals and families.
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR December 12-13th, 2007HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference designed for HR professionals, including specialists in Benefits, Sourcing, HRO, Compensation, Incentives, Training, Consumer Directed Healthcare and Staffing. Attendance is complimentary for all HR Professionals.
The Perth Leadership Institute announced the availability of its White Paper on the credit crisisThe Perth Leadership Institute (http://www.perthleadership.org/), the industry leader in business acumen assessment and development programs, today announced the availability of its White Paper on the current credit crisis and its link with leadership development practices, both in the financial services companies and on other companies that consume these services.
'Tis the Season for Job HuntingTips for Job Seekers to Keep The Job Hunt Humming During the Holidays
MICROTEK ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH KNOWLEDGEADVISORSNew training analytics module enables organizations to measure learning effectiveness, conduct ROI modeling and strategically manage learning investments.
HRsmart ranked Number 362 on Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500HRsmart today announced that it ranked Number 362 on Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.
The Launch of eMergent Benefit Solutions Delivers Efficient HR Administration Solutions The Launch of eMergent Benefit Solutions Delivers Efficient HR Administration Solutions with Six Sigma Focus
Combining innovative administration and technology solutions with the structured principles of Six Sigma methodologies, eMergent Benefit Solutions (www.emergentbenefits.com) challenges standard thinking to deliver optimal solutions to meet HR strategies and business goals.
Penn State Online Human Resources and Employment Relations Master's Degree Opens for ApplicationsPenn State announced today that their new online master's degree in human resources and employment relations (HRER) is accepting applications for the summer 2008 semester. The online master's degree program is centered on the growing challenges of hiring and retaining talented employees, managing complex benefit plans, and staying up-to-date with labor laws and employment relations trends. The HRER degree allows busy human resources professionals to stay employed while earning an education that can advance their careers. Students can choose a concentration that best meets their professional goals: benefits and compensation; employment and labor law; labor and collective bargaining; or staffing, training and development.
Solve the Issues of Benefits OutsourcingOn almost a daily basis, the human resource professionals who work with third-party providers must resolve some sort of problem with that relationship. As a road map through the issues that inevitably arise from outsourcing benefits, the new WorldatWork publication of Strategic Benefits Outsourcing: How-to Series for HR Professionals by Dianna Smith, CCP, CBP, provides a holistic approach to the overall outsourcing process.
Sick Time Source of DebateWith flu season in full swing, many workers are paying more attention to their organizations’ sick day policies – and so are many of the presidential candidates. According to the Compensation Data annual survey of more than 5,000 employers, exempt employees have 8.4 sick days on average, while non-exempt have 7.6.
Simply Hired Shows Fifty Percent Growth in U.S. Holiday Jobs Over Last Year Simply Hired www.simplyhired.com, the largest search engine for jobs and online recruiting network, today announced employment trend data that shows the total number of U.S. "holiday jobs" available in their online database has increased by more than fifty percent over the same time period last year.
DMT Solutions, Inc. Provides Campus Crusade with On-Site PeopleSoft TrainingDMT Solutions, Inc., an Oracle Partner and leading consulting company for PeopleSoft software for over 9 years, successfully delivered on-site PeopleSoft training to the PeopleSoft staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, International (CCCI).
American Community Introduces APEP Choices(TM), an Affordable Plan For Small GroupsAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today of the introduction of APEP Choices(TM), an affordable plan for small groups in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
Motivate Employee Health Awareness and Responsibility with Online Communications and ToolsMotivate Employee Health Awareness and Responsibility with Online Communications and Tools, Advises Hummingbird Coaching Services
New white paper explores why wellness programs often fail to meet goals and delivers stinging indictment of corporate health initiatives.
Total Access from Interaction Associates™ embeds learning into the workplace environmentThe 40-year innovator of collaboration methods and solutions - Interaction Associates - helps clients extend beyond workshop-based learning with a new product, Total Access, that embeds the firm’s collaboration tools, processes, and learning aids on the job.
Infohrm Announces the Schedule for its 2008 Workforce Planning and Analytics WorkshopsThe Infohrm Academy Workshop Series offers Human Resources Professionals a Practical Approach to Conducting Workforce Analytics and Workforce Planning
Holidays Turn Your Inner Voices into Inner Noises? Ten Ways to ManageDuring holidays, the quiet inner voices that may give us routine guidance the rest of the year can escalate into noise—out of control, irritating, and exhausting. Dr. Jim Loehr offers ten "voice lessons" from his new book "The Power of Story" to help manage inner conversation and emotions during the holidays. Free online storyboard tool and self assessment available.
HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference designed for HR professionals, including specialists in Benefits, Sourcing, HRO, Compensation, Incentives, Training, Consumer Directed Healthcare and Staffing, December 12-13th, 2007.
JTL Services, Inc. Offers a $1,000.00 Referral Fee in North Carolina and ConnecticutJeff LeFevre, Managing Partner of JTL Services, Inc. an executive search firm is sharing the wealth with their candidates.
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American Management Association Delivers Learning with SumTotal's ''ResultsOnDemand''SumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning
management solutions, has signed a contract with American Management
Association(R) (AMA) to provide AMA with ResultsOnDemand(R) --
Learning, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that will give AMA
customers access to a hosted version of SumTotal's award-winning
talent management suite, further expanding its successful Blended
Learning initiative.
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Recruitment CampaignA brand new and exciting employment brand, recruitment campaign, and career website were just recently developed and are now being rolled out for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.
Reed.co.uk Offers New CV Search and Guaranteed Response Job Posting Servicereed.co.uk, the UK's biggest job site, launch suite of new online recruitment products.
PeopleFilter to Host Upcoming Web Seminar on Addressing Applicant Tracking System ChallengesWebcast Will Provide Insider Tips and Techniques on Maximizing ATS Power