Managers Inspire Better Performance with Better Employee Performance ReviewsManagers Inspire Better Performance with Better Employee Performance Reviews, Says Impact Achievement Group
Annual reviews more meaningful with a process in place based on specific job requirements, measurements
nowHIRE Provides Definition, Context for Emerging Vertical Markets in “What’s an ATS?”Answers common questions regarding hiring automation and applicant tracking systems
SkillSurvey Named as Finalist in 2008 American Business Awards6th annual Stevie® Awards will be presented on June 12 in New York City
Taleo Sponsors Human Capital Institute's "High-Performance Organization" Research InitiativeTaleo Sponsors Human Capital Institute's "High-Performance Organization" Education and Research Initiative
MassMutual Hosts 2-Day Conference in Support of Its TPA AllianceMassMutual's Retirement Services Division hosted its 2008 TPA Conference at the PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., May 14 - 16.
Rowan Contributes Significantly to IHRIM and HR Information Management IndustryThe International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM) announced Lisa Rowan as its 2008 Summit Award winner. IHRIM’s Summit Award recognizes members who have made significant, long-term contributions to the advancement of IHRIM's mission and goals, and have facilitated the exchange of ideas, solutions and information about issues impacting the industry.
Recession is No Obstacle for New Company and Product LaunchWith FlexPaths, flexibility is a strategic tool that accomplishes business objectives
Unum adds innovative benefit to support working parentsCompany will contribute to 529 plan for new children of employees
Enwisen Sells Broker Suite to PlanSource Enwisen Sells Broker Suite to PlanSource – Move Allows 100% Focus on Continuing Leadership in Workforce Communications Market
eQuest to Provide Worldwide Job Posting Distribution for Main Sequence TechnologieseQuest Inc., the global leader in job-posting delivery, today announced that it has completed an agreement with Main Sequence Technologies Inc., the provider of PCRecruiter recruiting technology, to offer technically integrated eQuest services to Main Sequence customers.
Buck Consultants Survey Finds Employee Confusion over Investment Options a Top Concern Buck Consultants Survey Finds Employee Confusion over Investment Options a Top Concern for Defined Contribution Plan Sponsors in Canada
CyberShift to Exhibit Award-Winning Workforce Management Solutions at Upcoming IHRIM ConferenceCyberShift, Inc., a leading global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services
Sandra Runco Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorSandra Runco has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's New York office.
SMEAD UNVEILS RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR HUMAN RESOURCESNew Software Designed for HR Professionals Who Want a Single Easy-to-Use Solution for Tracking, Managing and Securing their Critical Records.
NSHP Diversity Career Fair Returns to Atlanta on June 10thAfter two years and 12 Hispanic and Bilingual Career Fairs across the country, the National Society for Hispanic Professionals returns to Atlanta, the city where it all began. NSHP’s diversity job fair will be at the Cobb Galleria Centre on Tuesday June 10th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CyberShift and TRX Partner to Deliver Integrated Expense and Travel Management SolutionCyberShift’s Expense Management Solution Combined with TRX’s RESX Booking Application Helps Companies Increase Compliance, Improve Traveler Satisfaction and Lower Costs
Insala's Free June Webcast Featuring Deloitte's Coaching ExpertsInsala’s 5th HCI Leadership Webcast Features Deloitte’s Coaching Experts Sharing Workforce Development through Coaching Centered Cultures
How to Sell Yourself: Using Leadership, Likability, and Luck to Succeed - 600 Word ReviewHow to Sell Yourself helps readers decrypt the mystery of how successful speaking works. It empowers them to use leadership, likability, and luck to succeed in every speaking situation. It is an excellent guide for teaching everyone the components of successful communication, and for explaining how actions could be misinterpreted and potentially harm communication. Find out more. Read this review!
How to Sell Yourself: Using Leadership, Likability, and Luck to Succeed - 300 Word ReviewHow to Sell Yourself helps readers decrypt the mystery of how successful speaking works. It empowers them to use leadership, likability, and luck to succeed in every speaking situation. It is an excellent guide for teaching everyone the components of successful communication, and for explaining how actions could be misinterpreted and potentially harm communication. Find out more. Read this review!
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VitalSmarts Wins Business of the Year AwardThe Association of Learning Providers recognizes VitalSmarts for its commitment to workplace learning and performance
Innovation and the Law of AveragesJim Clemmer discovered when applying the Law of Averages, successes can increase.
Infrastructure Basics for TeleworkingTeleworkers may be removed from the office setting, but they need the same infrastructure in order to perform effectively. Info-Tech shares more.
Career Expert Highlights Job Search Pitfalls New Graduates Should AvoidThose looking for jobs may find more competition then they anticipated. Robert Half International shares their findings.
Success and Failure in Executive TransitionsDespite the best intentions and resources that companies have in executive transitions, many leaders still do not succeed in their new roles. Patricia Wheeler shares more.
Credibility-Got It?Have you faced the challenge of persuasion? Was it difficult? Dianna Booher shares tips on how to gain credibility and get the reactions you'd like.
Women of Color Struggle to Gain Experience, Support, and Exposure Essential to Succeed in AccountingA recent study by Catalyst examines unique race and gender challenges for women of color, as well as perceived ”imperfect execution” of diversity programs.
Employee Free Choice Act Presents Significant Threat To Union-Free WorkplacesThe U.S. Employee Free Choice Act could be a threat to union-free employers. Pepper Hamilton LLP explains.
Einstein’s Tips For Negotiated Solutions In Human Conflicts Problem solving extends beyond mathematics. But sometimes it takes the ability to add two plus two to get through workplace conflicts. Luis Miguel Diaz explains how one of the greatest mathematical minds in history could help solve conflicts.
Eliminating Paper is First Step in the Virtual OfficePushing paper is becoming a thing of the past in many environmentally conscious organizations. Business supplies aren't needed when working in the virtual office. Michael Byers explains.
Stepping Outside the Box: A New Paradigm for Managing and Administering Global CompensationVendor solutions may allow companies to effectively manage global compensation; however are HR departments using them? Thomas Shelton investigates.
In This Political Season, Health Care Reform is a Business IssueHealth care is on the minds of many Americans, especially during the current political race in the United States. John Hammergren shares more.
Salary Negotiations Strategies to UseMany hiring managers say they must pay more to get the right talent and many are doing just that. So, what do job hunters need to know? Robin Ryan has some answers.
Workscape Extends Talent Management Suite with New Functionality and Easy-to-Use Web 2.0 Latest Version Further Streamlines Complex Compensation and Performance Management Processes; Helps Users Overcome Inherent Limitations of ERP Systems
Small and Mid-size Businesses Turn to Kronos® for Optimized SchedulingWorkforce management solution enhances customer service; improves productivity; and reduces costs
Increasing Hourly Workforce Productivity Not a One-Size-Fits-All PropositionNew paper from The Workforce Institute™ explores differences in hourly employees; provides recommendations for talent management strategies
Kronos® Announces Kronos for DiningOffering of software and services helps restaurants deliver superior guest service by effectively hiring and managing the best staff
Premier Provider of Extended Product Service Plans to Standardize on Callidus PlatformThe Warranty Group Selects Callidus Software On-Demand to Make Sure Its Sales Performance Gets Done Right
Callidus Software Holds Free Webinar Callidus Software Holds Free Webinar: “How Covad Benefits from Sales Performance Management - Best Practices for Operational Effectiveness”
Callidus Software Executives to Present at 2008 Wedbush Morgan Securities Management ConferenceCallidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced that Leslie Stretch, president and CEO, and Ron Fior, senior vice president and CFO, will present at the 6th Annual Wedbush Morgan Securities MAC: Management Access Conference for Micro-Small-Mid-Cap Companies. The conference will be held at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York, NY from May 21-22, 2008. Callidus Software is scheduled to present on Wednesday, May 21 from 11:15 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. EDT in the Gamshoge room.
Quality Is Top Priority When Finding EldercareQuality Is Top Priority When Finding Eldercare; Special Needs Care Places Second, Affordability Third
SilkRoad technology, inc. Completes $54 Million Round Of Equity FinancingFoundation Capital Leads Investment Mike Cullinane Named CFO
SHL Names John B. Cross as New Vice President of Sales, AmericasSHL, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions, today announced that John B. (JB) Cross has joined the organization as vice president of Sales, Americas.
Chicago Recordkeeping Helps Employers Succeed in the CourtroomAttorneys with the Chicago office of the national labor and employment law firm Ford & Harrison, in partnership with M. Lee Smith Publishers, a national provider of information resources for Human Resources professionals, will conduct Employment Records Retention, Retrieval & Destruction, a one-day workshop on document management best practices.
GeoLearning Named a Finalist for "Best New Computer Software Product" at American Business AwardsGeoLearning's GeoMaestro 5 Series recognized for excellence in The 2008 American Business Awards.
Learn How Onboarding Technology Can Help Retain New EmployeesToday’s new hires need more than just a paycheck to convince them to stay at a new job, evidenced by 86 percent of respondents of a recent Aberdeen Onboarding Benchmark Report Survey making their decision whether or not to stay in their position within the first six months on the job.
SMEAD UNVEILS RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM New Software Designed for HR Professionals Who Want a Single Easy-to-Use Solution for Tracking, Managing and Securing their Critical Records.
myStaffingPro Introduces Hiring Manager Quick Response ModuleIn a slowing economy, it is more important than ever for business to become more efficient in their hiring processes. To help businesses, myStaffingPro has launched the Hiring Manager Quick Response module which increases hiring manager response rate and reduces the time to fill.
How "Eating" and Organizational Success Are Related What does every family get together have that corporate meetings don't? A family... Bruce Katcher has more.
Why Salespeople Fail: Is it Management's Fault?Who is at fault for failures in sales? Is it the salesperson or is it the manager? Keith Rosen explores this issue.
"finding high-quality care" -- the top reply to a recent poll by LifeCare®, Inc.Asked to cite their top priority when finding eldercare, 39 percent of those caring for older loved ones said it is "finding high-quality care" -- the top reply to a recent poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry. The next two most popular responses were "finding care that can handle my loved one's special needs" (26 percent) and "finding affordable care" (21 percent).
HCI's Innovation Tour, Human Capital at the HelmThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Taleo, a leading provider of enterprise staffing management solutions, will sponsor a live HCI Innovation Tour featuring keynote speaker Dr. Peter Cappelli, a thought leader and top educator in the field of human capital management.
FedEx Canada Achieves Contact Center Employer of Choice® Certification for the 5th Year in a Row!CCEOC Inc. today announced that all three FedEx Canada’s Customer Service Centres have achieved the prestigious Contact Center Employer of Choice® designation for 2008. This is the 5th year in a row FedEx has participated in the program and achieved certification. The Mississauga and Montreal customer service centres have maintained their Gold level designation while Vancouver has maintained Platinum.
nGenera and Cornerstone OnDemand Partner on Next Generation Talent Platform for Global 1,000nGenera™ Corporation and Cornerstone OnDemand today announced a partnership to integrate and sell selected applications from each company’s talent offerings to Global 1000 customers.
SILVERLINK AND INCENTONE PARTNER TO DELIVER INCENTIVES SILVERLINK AND INCENTONE PARTNER TO DELIVER INCENTIVES AS A KEY COMPONENT FOR HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONSHealthcare Enterprises Can Now Leverage Personalized Communications and Incentive Management Expertise to Effectively Engage Healthcare Consumers
Taleo to Sponsor Human Capital Institute ‘Human Capital at the Helm’ Innovation Tour in HoustonThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, has announced that Taleo, a leading provider of enterprise staffing management solutions, will sponsor a live, three-city HCI Innovation Tour focused on tackling talent issues and exploring innovative initiatives to increase business performance.
National Business Group on Health Honors Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles52 Employers Recognized for Promoting Healthy Workplaces
'Living the Brand' Networking Event on Thursday, June 26The Human Capital Institute, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Offer 'Living the Brand' Networking Event
Taleo to Sponsor Human Capital Institute ‘Human Capital at the Helm’ Innovation TourTaleo to Sponsor Human Capital Institute ‘Human Capital at the Helm’ Innovation Tour in Houston, Atlanta, and Toronto
*six degrees of separation can be money in your pocket* Job Referrals Will Pay Off Your Mortgage
Salary.com’s CompAnalyst Executive® Product Named As Finalist Fifth Annual MITX What’s Next Forum & Technology Awards Recognize Outstanding Technology Advancements in New England Region
WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition to Feature Presentation by Enwisen and The Midland Company
Engagement as New Business Battleground is Focus of Allegiance Engage Summit 2008 Annual summit brings experts and customers together to capitalize on engagement
Fiserv Wins Gold Award as One of the Best Employers for Healthy LifestylesWellness program singled out among the nation’s best by National Business Group
Family Culture Facilitating 31-Year Rapid Growth SAS China Awarded as “The Best Employers of Chinese IT Industry”
ABERDEEN GROUP ANNOUNCES TOP 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL TECHNOLOGY VENDORS FOR 2008Annual state of the market report, spanning 5 years, 550,000 locations, and over 2.5 million interviews, identifies technology vendors having the greatest impact.
RealMatch Launches A Revolutionary Employment Marketplace RealMatch Launches A Revolutionary Employment Marketplace Featuring Breakthrough In Matching TechnologyRealMatch's Disruptive Technology Replaces Keyword Searching, Weeding Through Job Listings; Innovative Platform/Pricing Model Expected to Reshape Online Job Search Industry
Working Relationships: Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Effectiveness with Others - 600 WordsWorking Relationships demonstrates to frontline supervisors through C-level executives how emotional competencies are more important than training, IQ, and technical experience in determining who succeeds and who fails in the business world. Find out more. Read this review.
Working Relationships: Using Emotional Intelligence to Enhance Effectiveness with Others - 300 WordsWorking Relationships demonstrates to frontline supervisors through C-level executives how emotional competencies are more important than training, IQ, and technical experience in determining who succeeds and who fails in the business world. Find out more. Read this review.
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COLONIAL LIFE SPONSORS SHRM EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SURVEYColonial Life is the exclusive sponsor of the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2008 Employee Benefits Survey.
MassMutual Names Hugh O'Toole Head of Sales and Distribution for RSDMassMutual Names Hugh O'Toole Head of Sales and Distribution for Retirement Services Division
Buck Consultants Issues White Paper on Links Between Executive Compensation and Company PerformanceBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world’s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, has published a white paper titled “Can Your Long-Term Incentive Plan Become More Performance Based Again?” The paper assesses the relative strength of the linkages between company performance and each type of equity when included in a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
AIRS and ZoomInfo Announce PartnershipBest-In-Class Industry Leaders Come Together
To Offer Enhanced Sourcing Solutions
The RightThing Opens Second Dedicated Recruitment Operations Center The RightThing, Inc. the leader in customized recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) today announced the opening of a second recruitment operations center just South of Los Angeles, CA, in Costa Mesa. Supporting the direct needs of The RightThing’s clients, the facility will solely focus on the recruitment of hard-to-fill, exempt hires.
CEO John J. Nora's Third Business Book, "Lead the Way", Redefines High-Performance Leadership CEO John J. Nora's Third Business Book, "Lead the Way",
Redefines High-Performance Leadership for Manufacturing and Service
Industries
White paper, podcast by Hummingbird clarify engagement in health coaching programsEngagement Key to Health Coaching Success, but Elusive Definitions Prevail, says Hummingbird Coaching Services
IHRIM ANNOUNCES 2008 EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERSAward Recognizes IHRIM Members for Outstanding Leadership and Volunteer Service
CAA South Central Ontario Member Care Centre operation receives the SilverCAA South Central Ontario Member Care Centre operation receives the Silver Contact Center Employer of Choice® Certification Award!
Kristin Patt Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorKristin Patt has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Minneapolis office.
Worldwide ERC® and Primacy Relocation Name 2008’s “Best Cities for Relocating Families™”Worldwide ERC®, the association for workforce mobility, and Primacy Relocation® announced that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Omaha/Council Bluffs, Nebraska/Iowa; and Rockingham County/Stafford County, New Hampshire are 2008’s Best Cities for Relocating Families™ among large, medium and small U.S. metropolitan areas.
Salary.com™ Reports Moms in U.S. Would Earn $116,805 while Moms in Canada Would Earn $126,5932008 Annual Valuation of Mom’s Job Shows Impact of Company Size on Mom’s
Salary Calculation; Salary Calculation Expanded for Moms in Canada
HR Outsourcing Is Great, But Not Everywhere Companies Use It to Focus More on HR Strategy The outsourcing of HR continues, but it is not the runaway train many predicted when the practice emerged about a decade ago, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).
APERIAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH of E-LEARNING MODULES for a GLOBAL WORKFORCEIn response to marketplace demand for a variety of learning modalities to address employees’ global business learning needs, Aperian Global has developed a series of e-learning modules that are now available for purchase. These online learning sessions focus on business skills required to achieve maximum performance from global, virtual teams. They provide individuals with self-guided learning that delves into differences in business behaviors across cultures and explores best practices for effective virtual teams.
Today’s SHL Webcast will Examine How to Effectively Motivate Productivity in EmployeesDr. Kasey Harboe, director of Training at SHL, a world-leading provider of psychometric assessment and development solutions
SkillSurvey Begins 2008 with Record Growth, ProfitabilityPioneer in reference checks adds Fortune 1000 clients, increases recruiting firm members
HODES GLOBAL NETWORK WINS TOP CREATIVE HONORS AT ANNUAL SHRM SPONSORED COMPETITIONHodes Netherlands Affiliate awarded Grand Prize for
Royal Dutch Navy; Microsoft and Heinz campaigns also winners
Spherion Snapshot Survey Reveals Most Talked About Television Programs at WorkAmerican Idol remains at the top, despite fewer workers discussing the program
InterviewStudio Webinar Discusses Legal Considerations of Video Interviews and Video Resumes The use of video has arrived on the hiring scene and brings with it potential concerns over EEOC and OFCCP guidelines. To help employers and recruiters better understand the issues, our firm conducted a webinar with legal representatives from the EEOC and a private practice law firm as well as with an industry expert. The following press release provides details on the webinar which your readership may find interesting. Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions. Respectfully, Colleen Aylward 425-466-7887
Employees Without Access to Health Coverage Outside Work Are Far Less Likely to RetireRetirement Plan Coverage is also a Factor, According to Watson Wyatt
Chuck Green Joins LifeCare® as Chief Marketing OfficerLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that Chuck Green has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for its overall strategic marketing vision and for brand management, enhancing market awareness, and supporting sales and customer acquisition efforts. Green reports to LifeCare's CEO, Peter G. Burki.
NEW ERA OF HR MANAGEMENT BEGINS AS ASTRA HR OPENS DOORS TO TAP $57 BILLION Personalized Consulting Services and Leading-Edge Technology Enable ASTRA HR to Automate and Optimize HR Process for Clients
Holland & Hart LLP, in partnership with M. Lee Smith Publishers, will conduct a one-day workshop Attorneys with the Denver law firm of Holland & Hart LLP, in partnership with M. Lee Smith Publishers, a national provider of information resources for Human Resources professionals, will conduct Employment Records Retention, Retrieval & Destruction, a one-day workshop on document management best practices. The event, designed for Colorado employers, HR executives, and corporate legal counsel, will be conducted Friday, June 13 at the Cherry Creek Hotel.
Tennessee Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Tennessee results found the average premium increase was 10 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Andrea de Cholnoky Joins Korn/Ferry International as Senior Client PartnerKorn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Andrea de Cholnoky, age 52, has joined the Firm as a Senior Client Partner and member of the Financial Markets. Based in New York, Ms. de Cholnoky will focus on senior level assignments in the Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Hedge Fund and Private Equity sectors.
HRsmart Raises the Bar with its Total Talent Profile ToolNew tool offers managers a single, comprehensive view of each employee
Unum No. 1 in sales, enrollment for Group Long Term Care Unum continues to lead industry in growing employer-sponsored group market
Cornerstone OnDemand – Sharpens Focus on Public Sector Leading Integrated Talent Management Provider – Cornerstone OnDemand – Sharpens Focus on Public Sector
National Technical Information Service (NTIS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, selects Cornerstone OnDemand as one of preferred USA Learning Consortium providers