AIRS releases complimentary 2008 Job Board DirectoryAIRS has released the fourth annual Job Board & Recruiting Technology Directory. The Directory provides a compilation of information on general, niche and specialty job boards, applicant tracking solutions and cross-posting tools. Your complimentary issue is now available – simply click here - http://www.airsdirectory.com/mc/forms_jobboard.guid
New Jersey Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in New Jersey are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New Jersey survey, 50 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 94.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
New Brunswick hospital helps employees be wellThis Valentine’s Day, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation in Saint John, N.B., will give its 5,000 employees the chance to find out just how healthy they are and how best to stay healthy.
Workers Cite Biggest Productivity Barriers in LifeCare® PollAsked to name the single biggest barrier to on-the-job productivity last year, the majority of workers cite being "overloaded," according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
GroupLink Launches Online Dental Rating SystemComprehensive System Lets Producers Create Custom Proposals in Minutes
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in New EnglandBoth organizations and employees in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New England survey, 60 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 91.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
PLATEAU NAMED A LEADER IN ENTERPRISE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SUITES BY INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FIRMCompany Announces that it has Scored Talent Management Hat-Trick as the First and Only Talent Management Provider to be Rated a Leader in Learning, Performance, and Integrated Performance and Compensation
Increased Spending Pressure Could Hurt Endowment ReturnsAs pressure mounts for universities toincrease endowment spending, experts at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leadingglobal consulting firm, warn investment returns could suffer asuniversities look for more predictable annual returns.
IncentOne builds more client flexibility, employee choices into its health incentive solutionsLeader in integrated incentive solutions enhances health and productivity options
Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational Leaders - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational Leaders and catch up on the industry buzz.
Industry’s First Complete Wage and Hour Compliance Training Defuses Ticking Time BombELT Course Shows Even “Super Workers” Who Volunteer Time Put Companies At Risk For Class Action Lawsuit.
Equity markets post losses for fourth quarter, Mercer reportsGrowth indexes post gains for 2007 while value records a yearly loss
Answerthink Receives 2007 “Achievement of Plan” Partner of the Year Award from SAP AmericaAnswerthink Recognized as a Top Revenue-Producing SME Partner in the U.S. and Its Account Executive Named Overall Top Performer in U.S. Sales and Customer Achievement
Softscape Captures High Ratings in Talent Management Suites StudyBersin & Associates' Study Awards Softscape Four out of Four Stars for
Experience and Product Strength
BPO Management Services Wins New Contract From Designed Metal ConnectionsBPO Management Services Wins New Contract From Designed Metal Connections for Human Resources Outsourcing Software
Texas Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Texas are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Texas survey, 69.5 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 66.2 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
LatPro Wins Third Consecutive WEDDLE’s User’s Choice AwardLatPro.com is the only diversity job site to appear on the 2008 list of the Internet’s top 30 job boards as determined by over 55,000 participating jobseekers, recruiters and employers.
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Pacific NorthwestBoth organizations and employees in Oregon, Washington and Idaho are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Pacific Northwest survey, 62.5 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
Cytiva Announces SonicOnboard 2New Employee Onboarding Portal Puts SonicRecruit’s Onboarding Process Online
Colorado and Utah Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Colorado and Utah are facing high costs for health insurance.
Southwest Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada are facing high costs for health insurance.
Cornerstone for Healthcare™ Selected as a 2008 SIIA CODiE Award FinalistCornerstone OnDemand Helps Healthcare Professionals Manage and Develop Their People; Comply With Joint Commission Standards
Select International Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2007Select International Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2007, Prepares for Expansion in 2008
Ongoing Success Contrasts with Economic Uncertainty Across the Nation
PETER WOMERSLEY APPOINTED JWT INSIDE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONALJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, has appointed Peter Womersley as International President of JWT INSIDE, responsible for overseeing operations in all offices outside of North America.
Forum for People Performance Management & Measurement at Northwestern University Announces 2008 Board of Trustees; Reflects on 2007 Accomplishments
TempWorks Software to be a Gold Sponsor at the SI Executive Forum ConferenceTempWorks Software will be a Gold-Level Sponsor at the highly-regarded annual Executive Forum staffing conference, hosted by Staffing Industry Analysts.
MicroTek opens remodeled computer classroom rental facility in Los AngelesMicroTek, a leader in global learning solutions, announces the opening of the remodeled Los Angeles computer classroom training facility. The new facility is located at 222 N Sepulveda Blvd, in El Segundo.
Valtera Teams with Crain’s Chicago Business to Identify the “Best Places to Work in Chicago”Crain’s selects Valtera as research partner to measure employee engagement across Chicago-area companies
Increased Spending Pressure Could Hurt Endowment ReturnsAs pressure mounts for universities toincrease endowment spending, experts at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leadingglobal consulting firm, warn investment returns could suffer asuniversities look for more predictable annual returns.
CareerDoor Inc. announces the Province of New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat CareerDoor Inc. announces the Province of New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat as a major regional sponsor of its Technology & Technology Sales Career Fair to be held in Toronto at the Downtown Marriott Hotel, February 19th., and 20th., 2008.
URAC launches online decision support tool to ease housing, care transitionsSenior Housing Locator® available free on URAC portals for consumers, health care management organizations, employers and policy makers
Institutional plans post negative fourth-quarter returns but annual 2007 returns remain positiveAll equity asset classes decline with the exception of emerging markets
HRchitect Announces Third Annual Texas Talent Management & HR Systems Regional Expo HR and technology professionals throughout the southwest will gather to network and participate in the region’s largest HR technology event of the year to be held in Texas on March 6, 2008.
Insala Launches Hi-Impact Mentoring® Empowering Organizations to Deliver Effective Mentoring ProcessInsala, a leading global provider of talent management software, announces the launch of Hi-Impact Mentoring®. Created from detailed training programs for mentors, mentees and managers, Hi-Impact Mentoring® is a software module within the Insala Solution Suite that delivers an entire mentoring process and methodology supporting unique organizational initiatives.
Workscape Names Tony Marzulli as Chief Marketing OfficerStrategic Additions to Management Team Designed to Support Company’s Next Level of Growth
UnicornHRO® Partners with AdminiStrategia, Announces Mexican Payroll SolutionPartnership with Mexico City administrative and accounting services provider results in one stop shop for companies’ HR and payroll needs
$1.2 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED DRUG PREVENTION COALITIONSDFC MENTORING GRANTS TO FUND 15 DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Maryland and VirginiaBoth organizations and employees in Maryland and Virginia are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Maryland/Virginia survey, 72.2 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.6 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
Few Employers Addressing Workplace Stress, Watson Wyatt Surveys FindWorkplace stress is the most frequently
cited reason U.S. employees consider leaving their jobs. While employers
acknowledge that stress is affecting business performance, few are taking
steps to address it, according to two surveys by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a
leading global consulting firm.
PeopleCube To Host User Conferences For Resource Scheduler and Scheduler Plus CustomersSessions Focus on Leveraging New Workplace Management, Office Hoteling and Corporate Sustainability Functionality to Reduce Real Estate Costs and Energy Consumption
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.3 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Mid-South survey of 198 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 14 percent for all industries in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, while total turnover is 20.5 percent.
Momentum Announces Partnership With eQuest Integrated solution leverages RPO expertise and leading job-posting technologies to improve recruiting efficiencies for clients
Pennsylvania Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.2 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Pennsylvania survey of 320 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 11 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 16.2 percent.
Study of Corporate-Sponsored Eldercare Finds GCM Programs Improve Presenteeism of Working CaregiversLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."
MassMutual Issues Corporate Responsibility ReportReport cites corporate responsibility as an integral part of business strategy
CEOs at Best Performing Companies Receive Long-Term Incentive Payouts Substantially Above Target CEOs at Best-Performing Companies Receive Long-Term Incentive Payouts
Substantially Above Target, Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds
TOPUSAJOBS.COM, THE FIRST COST-PER-CLICK JOB BOARD, CELEBRATES ITS 6TH YEAR IN OPERATIONTopUSAJobs.com continues its exponential growth since its launch in February 2003. Traffic and revenues for the last 12 months more than doubled over the previous year. After five years of ongoing success, TopUSAJobs lists over 1.4 million jobs.
GeoLearning Tops List of Largest Learning Outsourcing Providers GeoLearning #1 on HR Outsourcing Today's List of the Largest Learning Outsourcing Providers
New Jersey Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.5 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - New Jersey survey of 141 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 10.2 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 15 percent.
"Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers." LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."
Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces a New Paradigm in Learning and Talent Management Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces a New Paradigm in Learning and Talent Management with their Winter 2008 Release
MyTeam from Cornerstone provides one centralized, highly graphical view of all talent activity to engage and empower your workforce
JobApp Network’s Solution Now Fully BilingualCompany’s innovative web and phone portals for hourly hiring now available in English & Spanish
Infohrm Announces Industry Consortiums for Human Capital MeasurementWill address sector-specific workforce planning, reporting, and analytics challenges
MALAYSIA AIRLINES SELECTS PLATEAU TO SUPPORT TALENT MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INITIATIVESGrowing List of Airline Customers Rely on Plateau for Training, Performance and
Career and Succession Planning
Cornerstone OnDemand Announces Record Q4 and 2007High Growth and Top Ranks in Customer Satisfaction for Software-as-a-Service Learning and Talent Management Leader
California Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in California are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data California survey, 72.2 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan.
New York Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in New York are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New York survey, 72 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 78.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
Buck Consultants Survey Finds Cost Containment Is Top Corporate Concern for Pensions in Canada Canadian employers who sponsor defined benefit (DB) pension plans have put cost containment at the top of their "to do" agenda, according to a nationwide survey of Canadian pension plans released today by Buck Consultants.
Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive OfficerVeteran Healthcare IT Executive Joins Onsite Corporate Health Services Provider
Xsell Resources Appoints Ron Lynch Sales RepresentativeXsell Resources Inc., an IT staffing and recruiting firm recently ranked as the No. 1 fastest
growing company in Philadelphia by Inc. magazine, has appointed Ron
Lynch as their newest Sales Representative.
New York Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.6 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - New York survey of 211 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 10.7 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 16.4 percent.
NAS Repeats "Best in Show" Win at SIAA Awards.NAS Recruitment Communications announced today that it had won an impressive 192 Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA), including one "Best in Show." This year's tally, 42 more than were awarded in 2007, was more than any other agency's in the competition.
Unhappy Workers Often Turn to Spirituality for DirectionAs job satisfaction rates continue to decline, many job seekers and workers are hoping to find their career calling through faith, according to a recently-released book by America's Career and Life Coach, Susan Britton Whitcomb.
Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing - Career Management and Relocation Transition Firm Leverages Internal Talent to Further Strengthen Foothold in Market
Cullen Bunn has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Vandover, a St. Louis-based career management and relocation transition firm.
TEDS Earns Top Rating for Talent Management Product Strength and BreadthIndependent Study Also Recognizes TEDS’ Powerful Competency Management Capability and Integrated Platform
Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive OfficerMarathon Health today announced that Jerry Ford has been appointed chief executive officer of the company.
California Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.7 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - California survey of 384 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 13.5 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 20.2 percent.
HRchitect Announces Third Annual Texas Talent Management & HR Systems Regional ExpoHR and technology professionals throughout the southwest will gather to network and participate in the region’s largest HR technology event of the year to be held in Texas on March 6, 2008.
Infohrm Announces Industry Consortiums for Human Capital MeasurementWill address sector-specific workforce planning, reporting, and analytics challenges.
Impact Achievement Group Debuts Development Engine and Training AidsStrategic relationship maximizes follow through on training
to meet business goals
New England Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.4 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - New England survey of 160 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 11.4 percent for all industries in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, while total turnover is 17.2 percent.
Texas Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Texas survey of 289 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 13.5 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 19.5 percent.
Enwisen Names John McLaughlin Vice President of FinanceEnwisen, a leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that John McLaughlin has joined the company as vice president of Finance, bringing an extensive background in finance and accounting.
CyberShift Expert to Examine the Benefits of Automated Expense Management Solutions CyberShift Expert to Examine the Benefits of Automated Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming RESX 100 Summit
ACS Top Learning Provider by HRO TODAYACS Named Top Learning Provider by HRO Today
EMPLOYERS USING BENEFITS ENROLLMENT SYSTEMSTO DRIVE EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR CHANGEEmployers most satisfied when enrollment systems, related resources are integrated
NAS Welcomes New Business Development DirectorNAS Recruitment Communications announces the appointment of Dayna Racow as Director, Business Development, for the organization's San Francisco office.
NAS Welcomes New Business Development DirectorNAS Recruitment Communications announces the appointment of Dayna Racow as Director, Business Development, for the organization's San Francisco office.
Ephor Group Provides Growth Equity Financing and Management Services Outsourced HR services expanding to small businesses beyond administrative and basic HR. Results include alignment of all people and HR activities with financial objectives, improved workforce productivity and more motivated workforce.
Accurate Background, Inc., announced that nationwide sales continue to exceed expectationsAccurate Background, Inc., a leader in the background screening industry, recently announced that nationwide sales continue to exceed expectations; 2007 numbers show sales increased by over 150% from 2006.
Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.8 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Southwest survey of 170 employers.
Aruspex Announces 2008 Strategic Workforce Planning WorkshopsTwo-day workshops demystify workforce planning, give tools and techniques to HR leaders
Mercer's Investment Management Business Announces Key Organizational Changes to Support GrowthMercer's Investment Management Business Announces Key Organizational Changes to Support Growth. Global Assets Under Management nearly double in two year period ending
Leading Affirmative Action Training Is Going RegionalBerkshire’s Fundamentals of Affirmative Action Planning Heads to CA and GA
Accurate Background, Inc. Announces Record Breaking GrowthAccurate Background, Inc., a leader in the background screening industry, recently announced that nationwide sales continue to exceed expectations; 2007 numbers show sales increased by over 150% from 2006.
Colorado and Utah Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as nearly all organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Colorado/Utah survey of 105 employers
The Right ATS Can Improve Brand and Bottom Line, According to nowHIRENew white paper details best practices in selecting an ATS including hourly and salaried employees
FactPoint Group Recognizes Halogen for "On-Choice" Deployment ModelLeading Employee Performance and Talent Management Vendor's ModelRecognized for its Innovation and Leadership in the Market
Kenexa CareerTracker Features New HR Functionality and Additional Language Support Latest Version of Kenexa’s Performance Management and Succession Planning Solution Takes Talent Management to the Next Level
eQuest Reports 100 Percent Growth Rate In Online Job Posting Deliveries Between 2006 To 2007 eQuest, the world’s leading supplier of domestic and international job-posting delivery services announced today that it has more than doubled its transactional delivery volumes from 100 million in 2006 to just over 200 million in 2007.
Insala Co-Sponsors and Contributes Thought-Leadership Learning Opportunities at HCI 2008 Insala Topics Include Talent Management, Mentoring, Employee Engagement, and Career Development for Multiple Generations
GeoLearning Secures $31 Million Investment from Fidelity VenturesFunding to help GeoLearning accelerate next stage of growth amidst increasing demand for Web-based learning & performance management platforms.
Providence Health Care Named a Best Employer for New Canadians Providence Health Care (PHC) has been selected as one of the 20 Best Employers for New Canadians for 2008, a designation that recognizes the nation's best employers for recent immigrants.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 89.6 to 95.4 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
THE KENEXA RESEARCH INSTITUTE FINDS THAT TALENT MANAGEMENT MAKES A DIFFERENCEThe Kenexa Research Institute Examines the Impact of a Company’s Talent Management Practices on Employee Opinions
New White Paper Examines the Hallmarks, Advantages of a Strategic EAP over Gatekeeper Benefit Models“EAPs: Commodity or Workforce Investment?” now available to download from Corporate Counseling Associates
CollegeGrad.com Names Top Intern Employers for 2008Top 200 Intern Employers Plan to Hire more than 46,000 Interns in 2008
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of New York organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 92.6 to 96.6 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
New DVD Teaches CEOs the Seven Deadly Sins of Employment LawM. Lee Smith Publishers releases training video, ideal for HR directors wary of discussing the topic with executives. On it, a leading corporate attorney explains harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, and other expensive mistakes C-level managers can make.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of California organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 85.5 to 95.7 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.