Illinois Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Ohio 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 – Ohio results found the average premium increase was 9.6 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Iowa 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 – Iowa found the average premium increase was 13.8 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Jobs2Web Sponsors Human Capital Institute’s "Strategic Sourcing and Recruitment" The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Jobs2Web, an interactive recruiting partner that helps its clients maximize their contacts with interactive job seekers, announced today that Jobs2Web is sponsoring HCI’s Strategic Sourcing and Recruitment education and research track.
Infohrm to Discuss Workforce Analytics at HR Tomorrow ConferenceExpert panel of clients features Ameriprise Financial, Carlson, Medtronic, Inc., and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
National Council on Aging and Human Arc: Partnering to Help Low Income Health Plan MembersNew partnership enables members of participating Medicare health plans to determine their potential qualification for benefits programs and then, if qualified, get expert assistance to apply and get enrolled.
JWT Inside Grand Prize Winner For Internal Communications And General Multimedia Campaign JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, was honored with 17 Creative Excellence Awards (CEA's), including Grand Prize for Internal Communications and Best Campaign for a General Audience, at the 2008 SHRM Staffing Management Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on April 14th. The CEA's honor the “Best of the Best” in Recruitment Advertising as prestigious companies from across the United States, Canada and Europe enter their most innovative and forward thinking advertising efforts.
Jobs.com.au Launches New Jobs Search FeatureThe high ranking Australian jobs and career website, Jobs.com.au, has partnered with JOBX in a move to improve the customer experience with greater search functionality and a wider variety of advertised positions. The Jobs.com.au business was acquired in June 2007 by a Brisbane-based web publishing firm. Since the original relaunch of Jobs.com.au in 2007, the website has continued its rise in popularity to its current standing as one of the highest ranking job sites in Australia.
Industry Leaders Team with ArbitaArbita Announces Advisory Board
Cadbury Schweppes Deploys SuccessFactors to 11,000 Employees in 10 Languages Across EuropeSuccessFactors' Performance and Talent Management Solutions Enhance Employee Engagement, Decision Making and Compliance With Requirements
New Report Identifies Who is Most Likely to Succeed in FundraisingPerformance Programs announces a new personality-based assessment that identifies the talents and experiences that can lead to success in the growing field of nonprofit professional fundraising. Easy online tests and reports show a “high,” “medium,” or “low” fit between the individual and the position.
WILSON LEARNING RESEARCH SHOWS IMPACT OF NEGOTIATION SKILLS ON SALES PERFORMANCEWilson Learning Corporation, a global provider of Human Performance Improvement solutions, today announced the release of its latest research report, Enhancing Sales Performance
Emotional Keys to Employee Engagement Revealed in New Juice Inc. White PaperFive drivers critical to retaining valuable employees identified.
Vienna HCA Launches Financially Based Business Intelligence Tool for HR ExecutivesAuditable data and unique financial formulas reveal human capital ROI
Pay Varies for Administrative ProfessionalsOn April 23, organizations across the country will celebrate Administrative Professionals Day® with flowers, cards and lunches. Over the last four years, pay has increased slightly for administrative professionals, secretaries and executive assistants. However, salaries for these positions can vary widely based upon position and years of experience.
Exec-Appointments Shortlisted for Recruiter Awards for Excellence 2008Exec-Appointments, one of the most successful online recruitment sites for executive jobs, has been shortlisted for the 2008 Recruiter Awards for Excellence.
Jobzerk.com Launches a New Era Job SiteNew job board to leverage Web 2.0 and open source technologies.
235,000 Senior Sales Jobs Now Available Through RiseSmart's Human-Powered "Job Concierge" Service"The best part," says CEO Sanjay Sathe, "is that RiseSmart members don't have to spend their time searching through all these jobs, because our RiseSmart Concierge team does it for them."
simplicant Goes into Public BetaConfiz Solutions announces the launch of simplicant: a simple, web-based applicant tracking system designed for small businesses.
PeopleCube Showcases Radical Workplace Management And Rewards Workplace Management Provider Sponsors Award Honoring Sustainable Design and Development: Hosts Internationally Known Author and Workplace-Design Consultant Philip Ross
HRsmart and Profiles International Partner to Offer Revolutionary Recruiting ProcessAlliance provides recruiters with deeper insight into the candidate profile, improving quality of hire
Create an Innovation-Friendly CultureLeaders lacking in innovation, and that means the competition is getting ahead. Patricia Wheeler shares some suggestions on how to be innovative in the workplace.
According to HR executives, the hunt for workforce talent is gaining in significanceIn a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), HR professionals said that, while employers are increasingly driven to find and keep the best employees, the pool of high-performing talent is shallower than ever.
Construction Workers Trump Clinton in 360-Degree Feedback NewsletterDonald Trump and Bill Clinton stare out from huge posterson a condo building site near Miami. Under their photos the construction workersappear tiny, as they wait for a bus home at the end of the day.
Building an Ethical Culture Should Be Top Priority for Today’s CompaniesNew Allegiance paper outlines top six steps to create an ethical culture and four benefits business gain by doing so
JWT INSIDE Received "Official Honoree" Distinction for the 12th Annual Webby AwardsThe Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, today recognized the Microsoft “View My World” Microsite as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement. The work is produced by the Microsoft team at JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies. Microsoft “View My World” Microsite recognized by "Oscars of the Internet."
Career Fair for Military Veterans and Military Spouses Coming to Norfolk on June 5The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Norfolk on Thursday, June 5. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Norfolk Sheraton Waterside. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend--veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
Travel Healthcare Website RedesignTravel Healthcare is pleased to announce the launch of their new interactive website redesign. Travel Healthcare is a niche portal for healthcare professionals where employers can post jobs for healthcare personnel and healthcare professionals can anonymously post their upcoming availability for a new opportunity. Healthcare professionals are able to plan their entire year on the site and automatically receive matches to their geographical and timing preferences. Travel Healthcare has listings from all of the major healthcare facilities across the U.S. and also provides jobseekers with exclusive job opportunities not listed on other sites.
Marie Moran and Company introduces a workshop for individuals at life and career turning pointseQuest and PEG Consulting Reach Exclusive Agreement eQuest and PEG Consulting Reach Exclusive Agreement to Provide Oracle iRecruitment Users Free Integration Services to Global Job Board Posting Gateway
Online Networking Sites Capture Interest of Hiring ManagersOnline networking sites may hold more potential for job seekers than they think. Robert Half International shares more.
Depression among college students is on the rise: Parents need to know warning signsWhile estimates of the number of students with mental health issues vary, there is no denying that action needs to be taken to reverse this upward trend.
How to Recruit for and Manage an Effective Internship ProgramExperience Inc. shares this whitepaper on how interns are a strategic pipeline for recruiting today’s College Graduates.
Recruitment Industry Veteran Patrick Beharelle Joins Seatoncorp as Chief Operating OfficerRecruitment industry veteran Patrick Beharelle Joins Seatoncorp as chief operating officer.
NCOA Announces Grants for Expanding Self-Management ProgramThe Atlantic Philanthropies Support Projects to Help Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
Zywave’s Agency Management System Now Offers Enhanced Commission Tracking For Easy, Flexible PaymentAgency commission tracking is a critical component to agency management that is often neglected because of system complexity or having no system at all. BrokerageBuilder™ allows agencies to easily identify when commissions are due and to forecast earnings.
Globoforce To Keynote At Conference Board’s 2008 Employee Engagement & Retention ConferenceGloboforce’s Eric Mosley to Present “How Strategic Employee Recognition Can Boost Employee Engagement, Productivity and the Bottom Line” at Bi-Coastal Conference in San Francisco and New York
Certpoint To Facilitate Ecopy’s Training DevelopmentCertpoint will facilitate eCopy's training through the use of VLS 6.0, Certpoint home-grown learning management system.
CalJobSource Offers Free Job Postings for California EmployersWebsite lets employers post jobs free in the Golden State.
Booming Business Field Gains Momentum in the Job MarketAccording to the recently-released Business CareerVision Book and DVD, many of the fastest-growing and most rewarding job opportunities are in the field of business. Even job seekers without a four-year degree can take advantage of the openings in this flourishing field.
EQUATERRA’S 1Q08 PULSE SURVEY FINDS SLIGHT SLOW DOWN IN OUTSOURCING DEAL ACTIVITYSTRATEGIC HR AND NEXT GENERATION OUTSOURCING ANALYZED IN OTHER EQUATERRA STUDIES
Workforce Management Leader Releases New White Paper on ProductivityLegiant, a leader of workforce management technology, announced the public release of "The Top 8 Ways to Improve Workforce Productivity" white paper on their official website. Legiant co-authored this nine page report that focuses on ways to improve workforce productivity utilizing the latest time and attendance technology.
Kognito to Exhibit its Interpersonal Skills Simulation Platform at IMPACT 2008Kognito Interactive, a developer of immersive learning simulations, will demonstrate its award-winning interpersonal skills simulation platform aimed at developing leadership and interpersonal skills during the IMPACT 2008: The Business of Talent conference, scheduled for April 22-24 in St. Petersburg, FL.
Miro Advantage Enhances Human Resources and Client RelationsMiro Advantage, the #1 Test Prep and Admissions company, has developed a program to help companies build their human resources with employee and client educational consulting.
Austin-Based Executive Search Pioneer Launches New CompanyStringer Executive Search Partners with RPO Firm Novotus to Create Executive Search 'Powerhouse.'
60,000 Senior Accounting Jobs Now Available Through RiseSmart's Human-Powered "Job Concierge" "The best part," CEO Sanjay Sathe says, "is that RiseSmart members don't have to spend time searching through all these jobs, because our RiseSmart Concierge team does it for them."
Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor - 600 Word ReviewWhy Should the Boss Listen to You? explains the systematic processes for getting to, and working at, the highest levels and having maximum impact as a trusted advisor.
Why Should the Boss Listen to You? The Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor - 300 Word ReviewWhy Should the Boss Listen to You? explains the systematic processes for getting to, and working at, the highest levels and having maximum impact as a trusted advisor.
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Knowledge Infusion Announces Digital HR Consulting Service New service helps organizations combine and leverage new, emerging technologies with HR and talent management strategies to engage the workforce.
Peter Cappelli Joins SkillSurvey Professional Advisory BoardWharton School Center for Human Resources Head Keynote Address, “The Next Generation of Talent Management Initiatives” available from SkillSurvey
More Companies are Creating Programs to Help Alleviate Worldwide HIV/AIDS EpidemicA recent study by the Conference Board has found that many companies have HIV/AIDS programs aimed at helping employees already suffering from the disease or at risk of infection.
European Pension Survey – Defined Contribution SchemesA recent Mercer study found that nearly two thirds of Defined Contribution schemes cite employee understanding and effective communication as top challenges and only 24 percent of schemes offered financial planning support.
Employee Terminations: Ten Must-Do Steps When Letting Someone GoAs the U.S. economy continues to stagger, with or without the official label of a recession, it’s certain that the rate of employee dismissals will rise, warns James W. Bucking, Foley Hoag LLP.
Help Your Good Hires Survive in Tough Economic TimesWhen the economic times get tough, even the tough get nervous. Charlie Wonderlic has some suggestions.
Always on the GrowAre you a couch potato or a mouse potato? How do you see your future? Jim Clemmer shares a few tales of how to grow yourself in the right direction.
Failing to Recognize Others on the TeamBy failing to recognize another person's contributions to a team's success, you are depriving them of closure. Marshall Goldsmith explains.
Guide to Retaining Your Top TalentSoftscape shares this White Paper on linking goals, measurement, and rewards to drive business performance.
The Future of Advice: How Technology has Changed the Rules for Giving and Getting AdviceUsing technology to manage information demands different sensibilities than using it to handle advice, says the Conference Board. They share some of their findings.
The Telltale Signs of a Behavioral Job Interview QuestionDo past experiences really dictate the future? Some employers believe so. Carole Martin shares this look at behavioral interviewing techniques.
Moose on the Table: Elf PerceptionHow solid is the communication in your workplace? Do you experience plummeting morale or reduced productivity? As Jim Clemmer explains, you must not be addressing the Moose-on-the-table. Clemmer shares the fifth chapter from his new book, Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.
Executive Leadership Development - The Three Key Elements of Successful Business CoachingEffective coaching can do more than just enhance a corporate team, it can also help people understand themselves. Oi Partners shares more.
Global Operating Framework for Managing Knowledge WorkWhen Offshoring, How Do You Make “Knowledge Work” Work? Dr. Frederick D. Miller, Bhushan Sethi, and Vivek Sethia of Deloitte have the answers.
You Say No Contract, Then No Contract Don't forget to limit your disclaimers when creating an employment handbook or application. Hanft Law shares more.
How a Hot Presidential Race Can Increase Your Risk ProfileWhat does the current presidential race in the United States have to do with a discrimination-free workplace? Shanti Atkins explains.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Job HuntersJoan Lloyd has pretty much heard it all... especially from job hunters. She shares some of her letters with HR.com.
Wage and Hour Compliance Essentials Many employers adopt a "head in the sand" approach to wage and hour issues, gambling that their questionable pay practices won't be discovered, says Kara Shea in this M. Lee Smith Publisher article.
Indiana Joins the List of States Providing Legal Protections to Nursing Mothers at the WorkplaceIn the past year, many jurisdictions have made measures to become breastfeeding-friendly for working mothers. As Littler Mendelson explains, one more State has joined the growing list.
NuView Launches Redesigned WebsiteA "New Look" for NuView!
New Platform Will Set New Standard for On-Demand Marketing and PR softwareNext Generation of HRmarketer.com to Offer Social Networking, Redesigned Interface, Community and Syndication Tools
Softscape Appoints New Chief Financial OfficerSoftscape, the global leader in integrated people management software, today announced that William G.
Brown joined the company as its new chief financial officer.
Softscape Appoints New Chief Financial OfficerSoftscape, the global leader in
integrated people management software, today announced that William G.
Brown joined the company as its new chief financial officer.
Softscape Appoints New Chief Financial OfficerSoftscape, the global leader in integrated people management software, today announced that William G.
Brown joined the company as its new chief financial officer.
Ting! Author Arupa Tesolin's New Book To "Spark" Innovation & Creative PowerHot on the heels of her international business book success "Ting! A Surprising Way to Listen to Intuition & Do Business Better" author Arupa Tesolin's new book "Spark - Raise Your Mind to the Power of Infinity & Create Anything" arouses curiosity about the conscious science of creating.
Buck Consultants and SPAC Actuaires Form AllianceBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world's leading human resource and benefit consulting firms, today announced that French benefit consultancy, SPAC Actuaires, has joined the Buck Consultants global network.
The Conference Board Names General Counsel and Corporate SecretarySophia A. Muirhead has been named General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at The Conference Board, Inc., the global business research and membership organization. In her new role, Muirhead will be responsible for, among other things, corporate matters and board processes for the Trustees of The Conference Board.
Authoria CEO to Provide Keynote at The Conference Board’s Human Capital Metrics Conference PepsiAmericas Executive to Co-Present on Measuring the Business Impact of Talent Management
New Research Shows Superior Revenue Growth Achieved Through SaaS-Based Human Capital ManagementNew Research Shows Superior Revenue Growth Achieved Through SaaS-Based Human Capital Management Usage
New Study From Saugatuck Technology Available for Download
Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Long Beach, California Ultimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it will host a free, interactive human resources workshop on May 6, 2008 at the Westin Long Beach in Long Beach, California.
Ceridian LifeWorks Healthy Habits Coaching added to Military OneSource offeringsMilitary Service Members and Their Families Now Have Access To Health Coaching, Weight and Stress Management Solutions
Morehead Webinar to Discuss the Untapped Potential of Employee Opinion DataCompany demonstrates how existing employee opinion data can increase employee retention, improve labor relations and drive patient satisfaction
Cytiva Launches New SonicPerform Employee Performance Management SolutionSonicRecruit developer enters a market filled with vendor hype, growing dissatisfaction, recent lawsuits and client confusion with an easy to use, easy to own performance management system
Church’s Chicken has decided to implement the JobApp Network automated hiring solution Church’s Chicken has decided to implement the JobApp Network automated hiring solution across all 272 corporate-owned restaurants in the U.S., after achieving a 63% reduction in turnover over six months in a 46 restaurant roll-out.
HODES QTRAC INTRODUCES HEALTH CARE EDITION TO IMPROVE RETENTION PRACTICES HODES QTRAC INTRODUCES HEALTH CARE EDITION TO IMPROVE RETENTION PRACTICES IN THE NATION S MOST CRITICAL INDUSTRY
The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference for Web-Based Tools Consumer-directed health plans & self-service decision-support tools also on the rise
Hank Stringer, announced the formation of Stringer Executive Search (Stringer ES) The new search firm, a joint venture with Austin-based RPO provider Novotus, will leverage a variety of Stringer's award-winning hiring and online search methodologies. Methodologies that Stringer Executive Search is launching provide “Synergistic Impact” and “Synergistic Fit” to help CEOs and executive teams ensure they are focused on hiring the right talent.
Jobfox is Named a Red Herring 100 Award FinalistJob Site is Recognized as a "Most Promising"
Company Driving the Future of Technology
Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative releases new guidelines for health care purchasersFramework includes sample RFI language, advantages of buying care that reflects patient centered medical home concept
Nokia Siemens Networks Dials Up SuccessFactors for Performance and Talent ManagementNokia Siemens Networks Dials Up SuccessFactors to Create Consistent Operating Model
Merged Company Deploys SuccessFactors for Assistance in Developing New Corporate Culture
HighRoads Launches The LabReal-Time Market Insight Drives Employee Benefit Plan Design for Competitive Advantage in Hiring, Retention and Satisfaction
CHIEF HR OFFICER FOR STATE OF MICHIGAN JOINS EQUATERRA’S PUBLIC SECTOR PRACTICEEquaTerra today announced that Jim Farrell, the State Personnel Director for the State of Michigan, has joined EquaTerra’s public sector practice. Jim comes to EquaTerra with nearly 20 years of experience leading complex human resources (HR) organizations in state government. He also serves as the President of the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE).
Alliance for Wellness ROI, Inc. Selects VitalSpring as Exclusive Technology PartnerBMW NA, Henry Ford Health System, Kraft Foods Global Inc., Mastercard Worldwide and Schlumberger Will Leverage the VitalSpring Award-Winning Health Benefits Solution to Drive Industry Standards For Wellness Programs
A Complimentary Webcast for HR and Benefits Executives is Scheduled for April 22nd
Taleo Selected by NCO Group for Global Recruiting SolutionLeading Global Provider of Business Process Outsourcing Services Seeks to Optimize Recruitment of Top Talent
Top Energy Executives Resilient In Face of Industry ChallengesCorporate leaders need to focus on increased access to new acreage for exploration, training and developing people to replace the aging and shrinking oil and gas workforce, says a recent study by Grant Thornton LLP. They share the results of their annual survey.
Leaders at All Levels: Deepening Your Talent Pool to Solve the Succession Crisis - 600 Word ReviewLeaders at All Levels addresses a growing problem in business—the shortage of leaders who are prepared to face today’s complex business environment. Many companies struggle to find successors for their top jobs, and many leaders rise to the top only to fail shortly after getting there. FInd out more. Read this review!
Leaders at All Levels: Deepening Your Talent Pool to Solve the Succession Crisis - 300 Word ReviewLeaders at All Levels addresses a growing problem in business—the shortage of leaders who are prepared to face today’s complex business environment. Many companies struggle to find successors for their top jobs, and many leaders rise to the top only to fail shortly after getting there. FInd out more. Read this review!
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Easy Benefit Statements Opposes HSA SubstantiationEasy Benefit Statements (EBS) strongly opposes any proposal that would require substantiation of Health Savings Account (HSA) withdrawal transactions or any radical change to the current administration of HSAs.