Corporate Counseling Associates Expands Southeast U.S. Operations with Miami LocationNew region to launch January 1, 2008; will serve existing and new customers in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama
Vikram Singh has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, N.J. officeSingh joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as Senior Consultant. His expertise includes consulting on prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit management, health care cost containment strategies, vendor selection, and Medicare Part D issues.
Paychex, BeneTrac Announce Enhanced Integration between Payroll and Benefits Management SystemsEmployee information transferred easily between payroll, HR and benefits management software, increasing efficiency and accuracy
Employers Contemplate Social Networking, Focus on Improving Technology in 2008, Watson Wyatt SaysTechnology Experts Make Predictions for New Year
BenefitsCheckUp Has Served Two Million SeniorsNCOA's online service has found nearly $6 billion in benefits for older Americans
Life Insurance Companies Facing Pressure to Enhance Financial ManagementIncreased Costs Could Drive M&A Activity
BestCompaniesAZ, LLC Honors " Best Places to Work" in Metro Phoenix, ArizonaBestCompaniesAZ, LLC and The Phoenix Business Journal hosted the fifth anniversary of Best Places to Work in the Metro Phoenix Arizona on December 13th at the Arizona Biltmore, honoring the region's top companies for employee satisfaction.
Talent Technology Corporation, announced the selection of its HireDesk applicant tracking systemTalent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the selection of its HireDesk applicant tracking system by J.J.F. Management Services, Inc. to deliver increased hiring efficiency and decreased recruiting costs.
THINKStrategies and the Wilson Group Team with Makana Solutions[SM] for Best Practices WebinarTHINKStrategies and the Wilson Group Team with Makana Solutions[SM] for Best Practices
Webinar on Effective Sales Compensation for SaaS and Subscription-based Businesses
Webinar Features Results of First Sales Compensation
Survey of SaaS and Other Subscription-Revenue Companies
John Lapinski has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Detroit officeLapinski joins Buck from Mercer Human Resource Consulting, where he served as Principal.
Do you expect to be the primary caregiver for an older loved one within the next five years?The vast majority of respondents to a new caregiving poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, expect to provide care to older loved ones at some point within the next five years.
Talent Technology Corporation, announced they were named Partner of the Year Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced they were named Partner of the Year by first-class talent acquisition company, Novotus.
iCIMS Unveils New iRecruiter Report Card for ClientsLeading HR Technology Provider Enhances Service Offering to Optimize System Adoption; Maximize ROI for Customers
Auld Acquaintances Should Definitely Not Be Forgot in 2008! Keeping your professional network fresh in an uncertain job market is just one of the important New Year's Career Resolutions suggested by on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com.
Ten Ways to Quiet Your Mind During the HolidaysAuthor Jim Loehr, Ed.D., shows how to use your inner conversations to achieve inner balance, as well as mental, emotional and spiritual wellness during the year-end holidays. Free tools available from author's web site to promote full engagement and energy for life and work.
Globoforce and Dow Chemical Win 2007 Process Innovation Award Globoforce and Dow Chemical Win 2007 Process Innovation Award for
Awards Recognize Innovation in the Application of Information
Technology and Overall Business Benefit
Talent Technology’s HireDesk Recruitment Solution Selected by J.J.F. Management Services, Inc.HireDesk assists J.J.F. Management Services to become efficient and cost effective
Utica National Insurance Group Leverages SuccessFactors for Integrated Learning and DevelopmentSuccessFactors’ Integral Partnership with GeoLearning Enables Utica to Maximize Employee Performance and Improve Business Results
Resume Expert Launches New Online Resource and Resume Building Tools for Job SeekersResume and job search industry veteran, Carl Bascom, has launched a new resume writing and job search resource website at http://www.resumewinners.com Resume resources include a resume workbook series called the "You're Hired" Series.
Millions of individuals today are caring for aging family members with Alzheimer's diseaseOne of the best things caregivers can do is to learn what they can about the disease.
Novotus Names Talent Technology Corporation 2007 Partner of the YearTalent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced they were named Partner of the Year by first-class talent acquisition company, Novotus.
Chief Ingredient, LLC Launches gigtide.com; Online Resume BuilderComplete online resume development and job-seeker solutions.
Educate Employees on Shopping for BenefitsMost employees view the task of shopping for medical and retirement benefits as a nightmare. Research highlights one reason for this attitude: Many employees simply don’t understand basic benefits vocabulary. Employee Guide to Becoming a Smart Benefits Shopper is designed to provide employees a roadmap that covers benefits basics and helpful tips, analogies, guidelines and more.
'The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent' The Adler Group Announces Tour for 2008Recruiting and Hiring Survey results to be revealed during the just-announced 2008 Live Performance-based Hiring(sm) Tour "The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent."
PayScale, Surpasses 10 Million Consumer Profiles and Reaches Milestone 2007 highlights show continued fast growth in acquisition of salary profiles and increasing HR adoption of real-time salary information.
Hudson Highland Group Completes Sale of its NetherlandsHudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP) today announced that it has completed the sale of its Dutch reintegration subsidiary, Hudson Human Capital Solutions B.V., to Workx! Holding B.V. ("Workx") for $0.7 million in cash and up to approximately $0.3 million in earn out consideration. Workx is controlled by the former Hudson leadership of this business.
ERC Dataplus Announces Launch of Online Personnel Action Form SystemNew online personnel action form system eliminates the paperwork of personnel changes.
WorldatWork Elects 2008 Board of Directors; Tracy J. O. Kofski, CCP, is Chair-ElectWorldatWork has elected its 2008 board of directors to guide the association through its next two years of operations.
"My Way Out" Earns Number One Spot on Amazon for Alternative RecoveryNew approach for problem drinkers finds a popular niche
Career Website Jobacle Releases Official 2008 Sick Day CalendarRapidly-growing career 2.0 resource releases its second annual downloadable sick day calendar.
Job Wish List from TugLink.com Fulfills Job-Seekers New Year's ResolutionsMillions of people made a New Year's resolution to find a new, better job in 2008. TugLink.com will help many of them successfully fulfill it.
PeopleFilter Technology to Present HR.com Webcast on Sourcing and Recruiting Hourly WorkersKevin Harrison, president of PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS) and related sourcing and recruiting solutions
Pro-Link GLOBAL Visa & Immigration Services Adds Key Senior Consultant to Their U.S. TeamPro-Link GLOBAL Visa & Immigration Services Adds Key Senior Consultant to Their U.S. Global Immigration Team Making Global Immigration More Accessible for Law Firms and Corporations
Kate Boyd, an experienced global immigration consultant, graduate of the University of Kansas and accredited Paralegal recently joined Pro-Link GLOBAL, the "one-stop" global visa and immigration practice for U.S. Immigration attorneys and Global Corporations.
U.S. Preventive Medicine Names Frederic Goldstein President, COOAs part of U.S. Preventive Medicine’s (USPM) evolution from a development stage company into an integrated, preventive health services enterprise, Frederic Goldstein has been named President, Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Salary.com Appoints Chris Power as Chief Financial OfficerFormer Monster Worldwide financial executive brings leadership experience in global finance operations and human capital management industry to Salary.com
Reaffirms prior business outlook for third quarter and full year fiscal 2008
Granite Solutions Groupe Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Adds Boston-based Recruiting ManagerSan Francisco-based recruiting firm beefs up East Coast presence as it celebrates a decade of growth.
Institute for Corporate Productivity Adds Chris Marsh and Elliott Masie to Board of DirectorsThe Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) appoints training industry guru Elliott Masie and software CEO Chris Marsh to board of directors.
Monster Unveils Multifaceted Worldwide Branding Campaign“Your Calling is Calling” Re-launches the Monster Brand; First Work From New Global Agency BBDO Worldwide
Frank Hagel Named Chair of Sage SoftwareFrank Hagel, President of Hagel & Company, has been appointed chair of the 10 member Sage Software Specialized Business Solutions Business Partner Advisory Council for 2007-2008. The SBS Division publishes Sage Abra HRMS, including HR, payroll, training management and recruiting software. The division also publishes Sage Timesheet Professional, Carpe Diem, and Timeslips.
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched on December 12-13th, 2007
Buck Consultants Finds Executive Retirement Plans Alive and Well After Final IRS RulesAn overwhelming majority of employers have no intention of terminating their nonqualified executive retirement plans as a result of final Internal Revenue Code rules governing these arrangements.
Morehead Webinar Presents Company’s Physician Affiliation Survey ModelSurvey process collects key data about physician attitudes and behaviors to drive desired outcomes
i9Direct.com™ Announced the Launch of an Easy to Use Online Tooli9Direct.com™ Announced the Launch of an Easy to Use Online Tool to Help Small and Medium Size Employers Comply with Federal I-9 Form Regulations
i9Direct.com now provides online verification tools for businesses to comply with the US Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). This act requires all employers to confirm U.S Citizenship of potential employees to work legally in the United States.
First Advantage Chosen for the 100 IT Innovators List by NasscomThe Employer Services segment of First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FADV) today announced that India's National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), the premier trade body and the chamber of commerce of the IT software and services industry in India, has listed First Advantage among India’s top 100 IT innovators for the year 2007.
Leadership Excellence Names Terry Bacon as One of Top 100 Best Minds on LeadershipLeadership Excellence—one of the major publishers on leadership development—has named Terry Bacon, CEO and President of Lore International Institute, to its list of Top 100 Best Minds on Leadership.
Enwisen’s Onboarding Webinar will Help Companies Engage New Hires Enwisen’s Onboarding Webinar will Help Companies Engage New Hires and Drive Organizational Best Practices
New E-book Release with Title of How to Transform Any Person or Group Into High Performance This is about the self-propelled performance process and how to use it as a career builder for personal career success.
Workamper News Job Fair for RVers in Lakeland, FLWorkamper® News, Inc will produce a Job Fair event with a wide range of employers who will be interviewing job seekers at the Workamper News Job Fair, Jan. 10-11, 2008 at the Lakeland Center, Lakeland, FL, Job Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
NAS Nets Multiple Awards for Design ExcellenceNAS Recruitment Communications announced today that it had won six American Graphic Design USA awards for both website and print materials and four prestigious iNova awards honoring creative achievement in corporate websites
Human Capital Institute and PeopleFilter to Launch “Talent Scouting” InitiativesThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and PeopleFilter Technology, a provider of leading-edge recruiting technology solutions, announced today that the two organizations will jointly launch the “Talent Scouting” education and research track.
Cost of Co-Pays for Formulary Drugs Increases in TexasWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in Texas.
Vandover Names New PresidentMargery Marshall has been named president of Vandover, a premier provider of global relocation and career transition assistance.
CollegeRecruiter.com has begun offering visitors tens of thousands of internship jobsCollegeRecruiter.com announced it has begun offering visitors tens of thousands of internship and entry level job postings through the inclusion of jobs from Indeed.com, the most comprehensive search engine for jobs.
Accurate Background Inc. Introduces Streamlined I-9 ServicesAccurate Background Inc., a leader in the background screening industry, today announced nationwide availability of their I-9 employment verification management solution to simplify and administer government required employment eligibility checks.
Facebook Recruiting TipsEmployers are flocking to the social networking site as a place to recruit the next generation of talent.
PreVisor Announces Acquisition of ASEAcquisition brings recognized and respected British employment assessment business to expanding international presence.
Unique Multi-Media Learning Process Gains RecognitionUnique Multi-Media Learning Process Gains Recognition at the World of Learning Innovation of the Year Awards
Image Dynamics™ was recognised for their pioneering multi-media learning process at the prestigious World of Learning Innovation of the Year Awards. The process called Image Dynamics™ creates a receptive learning state and accelerates learning by applying animated images, words and sound. The judges were a group of independent and highly respected experts and practitioners including Charles Jennings, Global Head of Learning, Reuters and Gary Gilligan, EMEA Leadership, Management & Employee Development, Microsoft.
CareerSpear's Visume' is Revolutionizing the Way Job Seekers and Hiring Authorities Come TogetherUnlike video resumes, CareerSpear is providing employers what they really want to see: proof and validation that candidates have the credentials needed for the job.
Menttium Recognizes National Mentoring Month by Reaching Out to New MentorsMenttium Recognizes National Mentoring Month by Reaching Out to New Mentors: Corporate Leaders are Needed to Mentor High Potential, Corporate Women
January is National Mentoring Month. Across the nation, people are encouraged to recognize their mentors and to give back by mentoring another. As the leading company focused on corporate mentoring, Menttium is reaching out to mentors worldwide who want to apply to be a mentor in the Menttium 100 Program. Visit www.menttium.com to learn more and to refer someone today. Receive a complimentary Starbucks coffee break for every qualified mentor who is accepted to mentor in the Menttium 100 Program.
Engineering Student Prepares to Graduate with Help from Job Board ScholarshipLatpro.com and MAES have awarded Lillian Acosta, University of New Mexico senior, with a $2,500 Foundation Scholarship for her academic achievements and service to the Hispanic community.
Enwisen’s Upcoming Benefits Decision Support Webinar Features Healthcare Cost Containment Case StudyEnwisen’s Upcoming Benefits Decision Support Webinar Features Healthcare Cost Containment Case Study from The Midland Company
Human Capital Institute to Hold Third Annual National Summit March 9-12Human Capital Institute to Hold Third Annual National Summit March 9-12; Conference Will Explore Key Issues in Leadership, Performance, and Talent
Taking the Temperature of Small BusinessOwners in California Say They’re Squeezed Between Soaring Health-Care Costs and Going Uninsured
BNA Announces Launch of Payroll Decision Support NetworkBNA, the leading publisher of print and electronic news and analysis for professionals in business and government, has announced the launch of the Payroll Decision Support Network, a new membership-based service.
CyberShift to Demonstrate Workforce Management Solution CyberShift to Demonstrate Workforce Management Solution at Upcoming National Retail Federation’s 97th Annual Convention & EXPO
Staffing Industry Supplier Veteran Adopts Business Pain from Staffing FirmsTempWorks Software expands services to include payroll funding and processing for staffing firm clients.
Report Recommends That Organizations Automate and Streamline Sales Compensation PlanningStrategic Importance of Sales Compensation Planning Revealed
In Aberdeen Group Research Sponsored by Makana Solutions
Employees in Colorado and Utah Pack Their Bags for a VacationFollowing the holiday rush, many employees are ready for a second vacation. According to the 2007 Compensation Data - Colorado/Utah results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 14.7 vacation days on average.
GeoLearning's GeoMaestro Again Named "Best On-Demand LMS" by E-Learning! Magazine ReadersGeoLearning's new 5 Series LMS Platform is far and away the top vote-getter of all category winners on its way to third consecutive Reader's Choice Awards.
Impact Achievement Group Introduces eStudy Groups(TM) Impact Achievement Group Introduces eStudy Groups(TM) Distributed Learning for Developing Performance-Driven Leadership
Flexible, distributed leadership training for employee performance management
Adicio Launches New HealthCare Job Board for Ascend MediaAdicio, the Internet’s leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions has announced the launch of TheJobCure.com, a new health care industry-specific job board for Ascend Media, one of the nation's largest business-to-business media companies.
Impact Achievement Group Introduces eStudy Groups™ Impact Achievement Group Introduces eStudy Groups™ Distributed Learning for Developing Performance-Driven Leadership
Flexible, distributed leadership training for employee performance management
HighRoads Acquires MHS Advisors HR Advisory Experts Help Organizations Develop and Execute Strategies for Delivering HR Services
Jobvite Partners with eQuest to Offer Worldwide Job Posting Distribution Jobvite, creator of next-generation recruitment solutions, and eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, today announced a partnership to provide job posting distribution through Jobvite’s on-demand recruitment application.
VIEW: The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Successfully Launched on December 12-13th, 2007.
Jobfox Expanding Sales and Support Offices to Top 10 U.S. Markets after Record SalesFast-Growing Career Site Also Opening for Business in Australia
LifeCare®, Inc., is now offering a comprehensive set of fall prevention services to employersLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, is now offering a comprehensive set of fall prevention services to employers, managed health care organizations and professional geriatric care managers nationwide, thanks to a partnership with Yale University and its Connecticut Center for Fall Prevention (CCFP) program -- the first partnership of its kind for the University and the CCFP.
Insala Works to Shape HR Agenda for Corporate Social ResponsibilityCEO Roark to present strategies at January 17 Cicero Forum Conference in London
Leading college job board, CollegeRecruiter.com, increased revenues in 2007 by 69 percentCollegeRecruiter.com had another banner year last year by increasing revenues to core existing products such as job postings and targeted emails and introducing successful new products such as cell phone text messaging.
Morehead Announces Organizational Changes to Ensure Coast-to-Coast Healthcare Client SupportMorehead creates East and West Regions, opens West Coast office and announces regional leadership
"OSCARS FOR BUSINESS" ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES IN SIXTH ANNUAL AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDS Business Awards Seeking Best U.S. Companies, Executives; Adds Best Environmental Responsibility Program Category
Morehead Webinar Presents Geography’s Role in Strengthening Referring Physician Relations Geographic location of targeted physicians an important factor for hospitals in building a successful network of referring physicians
Texas Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationFollowing the holiday rush, many employees are ready for a second vacation. According to the 2007 Compensation Data - Texas results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 14.2 vacation days on average. Non-exempt employees with the same years of service have 13.6 days.
Accurate Background Aggressively Expands Biometric Livescan NetworkAccurate Background Inc., a solution driven leader in the background screening industry, today announced the expansion of its fingerprinting network through the purchase of assets including livescan capture systems and custom electronic Biometric Information Processing System (eBIT) software from Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity management systems.
WestLake Training and Development to Offer Information Technology Training Workshop Covering SpringOne-day workshop is designed by developers to introduce spring framework.
Arriva Plans for Future With Softscape's People Management SolutionSoftscape Succession Planning Gives Company Tools Needed to Support Business Strategy
SALARY.COM™ TO PRESENT AT THE TENTH ANNUAL NEEDHAM GROWTH STOCK CONFERENCESalary.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLRY), a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Kent Plunkett, and its Chief Financial Officer, Chris Power, will present at the Tenth Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference, to be held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
Zywave, Inc., announced today additions to Broker Briefcase®, an Internet content libraryZywave, Inc., a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today additions to Broker Briefcase®, an Internet content library that hosts thousands of customized, agency-branded, templates that facilitate broker-to-client communication. The application contains marketing materials, benchmarking information, educational articles for brokers’ clients and newsletters and other communications for clients’ employees.
Human Capital Institute and Trovix Partner to Launch “Internet Recruiting 2.0” InitiativesThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Trovix, a provider of intelligent search technology for employment products and services, announced today that the two organizations will jointly launch the “Internet Recruiting 2.0” education and research track.
Thinking of Retiring on the Beach? Start Saving NowMost U.S. employees know they should save more for retirement. However with the personal savings rate at negative .5 percent (www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/pinewsrelease.htm), individuals are spending more than they earn, depleting their savings and increasing debt.
Ready to Hire Names Ben Holsopple Business Development ManagerReady to Hire, a new company that offers the only national database of pre-screened job candidates,
announced today that Ben Holsopple has been named Business Development
Manager.
Background Screening Expert Returns from World Tour with Enlightened Vision Background Screening Expert Returns from World Tour with Enlightened Vision of International Background Investigations
As short as five years ago background screening was virtually exclusively a tool used by businesses in the U.S., however, as multinationals, offshoring and global businesses continue to grow so has background screening. Today there are flourishing background screening industries emerging in India, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore and Australia.
LifeCare® and Yale University to Offer Fall Prevention Services for Older AdultsThis release announces a new partnership between Yale University and LifeCare, Inc. aimed at delivering a wide range of fall prevention services to managed health care organizations, employers, and professional geriatric care managers nationwide.
Don't Be Colorblind, Says Workplace Diversity ConsultantAs Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approaches, you could be sending out the wrong message by claiming that you "just don't notice" race, warns Carmen Van Kerckhove, president of the workplace diversity consulting firm New Demographic.
Verified Person Inc. adds Cisco head HR officer to board Verified Person Inc., a leading provider of background screening services, announces the addition of Brian Schipper,
senior vice president of human resources for Cisco Systems Inc., to its board of directors.
Accurate Background Aggressively Expands Biometric Livescan NetworkAccurate Background Inc., a solution driven leader in the background screening industry, today announced the expansion of its fingerprinting network through the purchase of assets including livescan capture systems and custom electronic Biometric Information Processing System (eBIT) software from Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity management systems.
Abso Unveils Second Generation I-9 Solution to Streamline Employment Eligibility VerificationAbso, a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider for hiring managers, has released a second generation, web-based solution that enables employers to more easily comply with U.S. employment eligibility verification regulations, while minimizing the impact on their resources. The solution automates legal "right to work" verification efficiently in Abso's talent management platform and streamlines Form I-9 eligibility confirmation. Abso offers electronic Form I-9 as a stand-alone service or integrated with Abso's Talent Edition™, a web-based software solution that affordably speeds the end-to-end recruitment process.
Free e-book for College Grads, a $20 Million Value, Issued by Bestselling Author, Leadership AdviserMelissa Giovagnoli’s new e-book “101 Ways to Networld” will help young adults properly network for meaningful jobs. She is the founder and president for Networllding’s Leadership Center for Innovation and Collaboration.
Secure Talent Helps Clients Affected by Axium International Bankruptcy1099 Compliance and Payrolling Firm Offers Seamless Transitions and Vendor-neutral Consultations.
Secure Talent Helps Clients Affected by Axium International Bankruptcy1099 Compliance and Payrolling Firm Offers Seamless Transitions and Vendor-neutral Consultations.