Silhouette™ for Oracle E-Business Suite Financials Applications OfferedSilhouette™, an enterprise class data scrambling tool created for Oracle Human Resources and Payroll Applications, is now available for Oracle Payables and Oracle Receivables. Silhouette™ now protects sensitive financial information, such as bank account numbers and credit card data, from unauthorized access in all non-production databases. Internal audits have discovered that once the production data is cloned to create new environments it leaves the company at risk of a security breach. Many corporations' Governance Risk and Compliance programs mandate protection of this confidential data as it helps to adhere to PCI, GLBA, and other data privacy regulations.
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association Applauds Introduction The International Health, Racquet &
Sportsclub Association expressed today its ardent support for the Workforce
Health Improvement Program (WHIP) Act (H.R.1748 and S. 1038)-legislation
that promotes fitness in the workforce to help keep Americans healthy.
Stress Free Career Change TelecourseDuring a recent interview on Inside Success Radio, Marina Spence, creator of the Stress-Free Career Change System shared that according to studies, career change is reported to be one of the top ten causes of stress in a person's life.
Tom McKeown Named President and COO of AquireAquire, the leader in visual workforce planning and management solutions, today announced the promotion of Tom McKeown to President and COO.
New Generation Relations Blog for Human Resource-Related Professionals and Front Line ManagersLisa Orrell, Gen Y and Generation Relations Expert, launches her Generation Relations Blog to inform Human Resource, Recruitment, Diversity, and front line Management teams about managing, recruiting and retaining a multi-generational workforce.
Only 9% Feel Comfortable Discussing Depression at Work Despite EpidemicWith the World Health Organisation predicting that depression will be the second most disabling disease in the world by 2020, it is of great concern that only 9% of people living with depression feel comfortable discussing their illness with work colleagues.
PreVisor Named to Membership in International Test Commission (ITC)Leading assessment firm plays international role in research, development, and advocacy of testing science.
Beaumont Hospitals in Michigan Selects Halogen Software for Pay for Performance SystemWith employee performance module implemented in just few months, organization kicks off culture shift to promote, reward organization and personal growth.
Novotus and Superior Energy Services Announce Full-Scale Talent Acquisition PartnershipSuperior Energy Services, a global provider of specialized oilfield services and equipment, selects Novotus, a leader in recruitment process outsourcing, to outsource their entire recruiting and staffing function.
Online Resident Screening Providers Tenant Check Announce Upgrades, Name Change to VeriRentTenant Check announces, along with a major software upgrade, a name change to VeriRent. The company has been in business, serving thousands of customers daily, for over thirteen years, with the name change reflecting a substantial upgrade in software, website, and services.
Trans-Logic Executive Search Grows Business by Using HireDeskTalent Technology Corporation, the award-winning provider of the HireDesk recruitment technology solutions, today announced the selection of its HireDesk Professional recruiting system by Trans-Logic Executive Search. Since implementing the HireDesk system, Trans-Logic has increased the number of client opportunity engagements by 9000% and seen a 1200% growth in overall revenues.
AARP and NCOA Launch On Line Tool to Help Older Americans Access Economic Stimulus PaymentsApplying for economic stimulus payments easier for more than 20 million Americans thanks to the development of a new online tool developed jointly by AARP Tax-Aide and the National Council on Aging's (NCOA) BenefitsCheckUp®.
Study has shown that most older Americans prefer to stay in their own homes as they age Study after study has shown that most older Americans prefer to stay in their own homes as they age rather than move into an assisted living facility or other long-term care facility
Health and Fitness Industry Gets Moving on Capitol Hill to Champion Legislation Encouraging Exercise6th Annual IHRSA Summit Pumps Prevention to Curb Weighty Health Care Costs
Beaumont Hospitals in Michigan Selects Halogen Software for Pay forPerformance SystemWith employee performance module implemented in just few months,organization kicks off culture shift to promote, reward organization andpersonal growth
Workscape Expands Executive Team; Hires General Manager to Lead Growing Talent Management Business Experienced Software and Technology Executive to Drive Next Phase of Company’s Leadership Position in Talent Management Category
ARAG Study Reports Seven Out of 10 Employees Suffer Personal Legal WoesFor many workers, their family, financial, home or automobile legal woes compete for time and attention - resulting in lower job performance, productivity and morale.
PreVisor to Sponsor Human Capital Institute Public Sector Innovation Tour in Washington, D.C. The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, has announced that PreVisor, a leader in predictive employee selection, will sponsor a live HCI Innovation Tour focused on leveraging talent in the public sector for human resources and other talent professionals.
TempWorks Software Offers Free Staffing Software TrialsTempWorks Software is now offering free staffing software trials to website visitors.
HR Pay 'n' Time Releases CompareHRIS.comHR Pay ‘n’ Time, Inc. is proud to announce the release of CompareHRIS.com, a free, easy-to-use, and extremely comprehensive Web site dedicated to assisting human resources professionals with their evaluation, selection, and use of HR software applications. CompareHRIS.com puts HR professionals in touch with vendors offering the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) products that most closely match their requirements.
Standard Customer Satisfaction Surveys Don’t Make the Grade in Improving Service LevelsCustomer surveys are everywhere—at the store, on the phone, the Web—and still customer service horror stories flourish. With all the solicitation for customers’ opinions, companies should wonder why there isn’t an increase in customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.
Banking Operations Jobs Still Out There According to Joslin RoweJoslin Rowe reports investment banks are polarising over banking operations recruitment in a tale of fortune and famine.
eMergent Benefit Solutions, LLC Receives National Certification as a Women's Business EnterpriseeMergent Benefit Solutions, LLC, received national certification as a Women's Business Enterprise by the Womens Business Enterprise Council PA-DE-sNJ, a regional certifying partner of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Staffing Manager Staffs HerselfNew clerical division manager brings more than 10 years clerical staffing experience to Employment Strategies, Inc.
Novotus, has been selected by Superior Energy Services, Inc. to outsource its recruiting functionsNovotus, an Austin-based Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company, has been selected by Superior Energy Services, Inc. to outsource its recruiting and staffing functions.
SIMPLE THINGS HELP EMPLOYEES MANAGE STRESS OF TAX SEASONWith April 15th around the corner, the financial stress of tax season placed added pressure on many individuals, putting their physical and mental health at risk. “It’s important for people to be aware of the pressures that peak during certain times of the year --- such as tax season --- and take proactive steps to prepare for and manage their stress,” says Oliver Williams, Administrative Director of Bensinger, DuPont & Associates, a national EAP firm. “If left unchecked, research shows that financial stress leads to myriad health issues such as depression, sleep disorders, headaches, high blood pressure, and digestive and eating issues.”
SNAPforSeniors® now helps BenefitsCheckUp® users locate housing optionsSenior Housing Locator launched as a companion tool to widely used Web service.
Manpower Inc. to Acquire CRI Inc. to Strengthen U.S. Market Presence in RPOCRI Inc., a Leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing Service Provider, to Operate Under the Manpower Business Solutions Service Line
HRN Management Group Signs 600th Performance Pro Client HRN Management Group, a developer and provider of practical and effective online human resource management products for small and medium sized businesses today announced the signing of their 600th Performance Pro client.
Lucas Group to Host Military Hiring Conferences in Washington, DCLucas Group's Military Hiring Conferences are avenues for companies seeking former military as part of their hiring initiatives. These are invitation-only events that give progressive companies an opportunity to proactively interview the U.S. Military's best leaders.
Cornerstone OnDemand’s Extended Enterprise Solution Increases Business Success Talent Management Leader Helps Organizations Develop their Partners and Customers; Train for Profit
ICCKE Announces Strategic Partnership with Al-Khaleej Training ICCKE Announces Strategic Partnership with Al-Khaleej Training and Education to Build Skilled Talent Pool in the Middle EastInternational Consortium of Certified Knowledge Experts (ICCKE) today announced a strategic partnership with the premier professional development and training organization in the Middle East - Al-Khaleej Training and Education Corporation (Al-Khaleej).
Zywave®, announced today its latest web-based applicationZywave®, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today its latest web-based application. Broker Briefcase® Personal Lines houses an expanding library of proactive marketing and educational materials – including postcards, calendars and newsletters – offering risk management and coverage solutions that can reduce clients’ liabilities and curb their insurance costs.
Alliance for Work-Life Progress Announces 2008 Work-Life Rising Star HonoreesAlliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an entity of WorldatWork that defines and recognizes innovation, best practices and work-life thought leadership, recently announced the recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Rising Star recognition program.
Valtera Experts to Speak at 23rd Annual SIOP Conference in San Francisco William H. Macey, Benjamin Schneider to Speak on Employee Engagement
SumTotal Appoints Kimberley Kasper as Vice President of Marketing SumTotal® Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMT), a global provider of learning, performance and talent management solutions, today announced that Kimberley Kasper has joined the company as vice president of marketing.
ExpertPlan Brings On 12 New Private Label Partners in Q1 '08ExpertPlan started 2008 with tremendous growth, signing 12 new private label partners despite a challenging first quarter within both the financial and retirement plan markets. The new partners represent certified public accountants, financial services firms, and third party administrators nationwide.
Enwisen to Present Workplace HR & Safety Magazine’s Onboarding Audio Conference Deepjot “DJ” Chhabra, president of Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions
The War for Talent ContinuesArbita sponsors the Australasian talent conference 2008.
Vurv Selects eQuest to Provide Global Job Posting and Board Management Solutions for its Clients eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, and Vurv Technology, a global leader in technology and services for building great workforces, today announced a powerful new partnership that will offer Vurv clients direct access to eQuest’s market-leading job board posting gateway, interactive media analytics, and online management solutions through Vurv Recruit.
PAYROLL NETWORK AND CREATEHOPE TEAM UP TO MAKE WORKPLACE GIVING EASYEmployees Can Support Charities through Payroll Deductions
Talent Tree Adds Hartford Insurance to Client RosterTalent Tree is pleased to announce the addition of Hartford Insurance to its national client list. The account will be serviced by Talent Tree's Putnam, Connecticut office and is expected to bring an estimated volume of $1-3 million annually. "The addition of Hartford Insurance as a national account is a direct result of our Putnam branch working in collaboration with our national accounts team," stated Michael Reyes, National Accounts Director at Talent Tree.
HR Acuity Releases Results of 2008 Workplace Investigation Benchmarking SurveyFirst-of-its-kind survey focuses on key personnel, organization structure and tools used to conduct workplace investigations into employee wrongdoing
Do You Trust Your Human Resources Department Survey Chart Your Course International conducted an
online survey about how people perceive their Human Resources departments.
The survey asked individuals to answer the question, "Do you trust your HR
department?" They were also asked to evaluate if the HR department cares
more about employees or management.
Workscape Proudly Unveils Donation of WARM2Kids Learning Center to Westborough YMCALong Term Sponsor of WARM2Kids Also Hosted Reception Prior to Learning Center’s Ribbon Cutting; Special Guests Included NFL Legend Doug Flutie and Celtics champion, M.L. Carr
Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum a benefits solution to address needs Unum begins nationwide launch of Simply Unum, a benefits solution to address needs of small to midsize employers
Corporate Counseling Associates Helps Law Firms Retain Top Talent with Integrated EAP Corporate Counseling Associates Helps Law Firms Retain Top Talent with Integrated EAP & Work/Life ProgramsStress management, elder care assistance and counseling are key elements of an EAP & Work/Life program that enjoys above-average utilization rates among law firms.
IHRIM FORMS FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONIN HUMAN RESOURCE IHRIM FORMS FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONIN HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
District 53 Toastmasters Sets April 9th As Human Resource Professionals DayDistrict 53 Toastmasters, covering all of Connecticut, parts of Eastern NY state, and Western Massachusetts, has named April 9th, 2008 "Human Resource Professionals Day" to acknowledge human resource (HR) professionals for their critical role in the workplace.
U.S. Preventive Medicine and deCODE Genetics Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Personalized Medicine U.S. Preventive Medicine, a leading provider of prevention and corporate wellness programs, and deCODE Genetics, announced today they have signed a letter of intent to expand their businesses in the U.S. and internationally by adding genetic testing to their array of wellness and personalized medicine services.
CyberShift’s Craig Fearon Offers Insight and Identifies Measurable Savings in ArticleAmerican Accounts Payable Association’s Inaugural Online Publication Features Article from CyberShift Expense Management Automation Expert CyberShift’s Craig Fearon Offers Insight and Identifies Measurable Savings in Article on Automating Employee Business Expense Reporting and Reimbursement Process
HR Acuity Releases Results of 2008 Workplace Investigation Benchmarking SureyFirst-of-its-kind survey focuses on key personnel, organization structure and tools used to conduct workplace investigations into employee wrongdoing.
Best-Selling Career Reference Forecasts the Future Job MarketThe most popular career reference ever, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, is hitting book shelves in a new 2008-2009 edition. Packed with updates, this authoritative resource has changed significantly from previous editions to include some surprising information about today's job market.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Maryland organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 93.1 to 99 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
What Every Compensation Professional Should Know About Sarbanes OxleyThe webinar “What every compensation professional should know about Sarbanes Oxley” event on April 9th will discuss SOX, SARBOX, Sarbanes Oxley…By whichever name you call it, it has the same meaning. But what meaning does SOX have for Compensation and Human Resource Professionals?
Joseph P. Murphy will facilitate a conference session entitled: Web 2.0: Virtual RecruitingJoseph P. Murphy will facilitate a conference session entitled: Web 2.0: Virtual Recruiting and the Candidate Experience in a Global Talent Marketplace.
Insala Announces 4th HCI Leadership Webcast on Building Workforce Affiliation for Talent GrowthRon Elsdon, Ph.D., Presents "Building Workforce Affiliation to Keep Your Best and Brightest Talent”
Arbita & Appendant Marketing Group Sign Letter of IntentArbita to purchase selected assets of Appendant Marketing Group, LLC.
Jobfox Receives “Official Honoree” Distinction in Employment Category for the Annual Webby AwardsJobfox, a site that matches job seekers with employers, is honored by the 12th Annual Webby Awards.
FreeTotalCompStatements.com Announces Over 400 Clients, Covering 300,000 EmployeesRetail, manufacturing and other industries propel milestone only 16 months after release of free software.
Prescription Solutions named winner in URAC's Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Prescription Solutions wins the Silver medal in first-ever
nationwide competition recognizing health management programs that
empower, protect consumers
Newly-Validated DISC Personality Profile, Now With Even More PersonalityA newly-validated DISC profile is key to unlocking successful hires in business, reducing conflict at home, and exploring personal potential.
Vitruva Revolutionizes Job Advertising, Announces First Web Site with Performance-Based ModelMatching accuracy of breakthrough artificial intelligence engine ensures success for employers and job candidates
New Personality Report Spotlights High Potential Candidates for Fundraising JobsPerformance Programs announces fundraiser job suitability reports based on Hogan Personality Inventory, the gold standard in job personality testing. New online report shows who has high potential for success in nonprofit fundraising jobs.
New Report Discusses the Role of Assessments in Predicting Exceptional Employee Performance and ReteHarrison Assessments™ produces key measures leading to better employee performance and retention, says Impact Achievement Group
Employee Abuse, Lack of Advance Notice and Leave Tracking are Top FMLA Concerns of U.S. EmployersHuman resource practitioners responding to a survey on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) indicate a high level of support for most of the United States Department of Labor’s proposed FMLA regulations.
Infohrm Announces Key Themes and Presentations for 2008 Workforce Planning SummitWorkforce Planning experts emphasize importance of developing relationships with finance and line partners.
CareerTV Show Features Most Diverse EmployersCareerTV – the nation’s leading career video website, hit it big with its April 1st launch of the CareerTV Show. The first episode features employers that students have voted as the most diverse in the nation.
The Wrong Civilian Work Environment can be Hazardous to the Health of Combat Exposed VeteransFormer Walter Reed psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia J. Washington explains, "veterans with combat related PTSD or similar challenges are significantly restricted in that certain reasonably predictable work environments will exacerbate their condition, albeit with substantial variation." Maryland headquartered DESTIN Enterprises, L.L.C. and Chicago-based Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C., in association with Dr. Washington, have developed a comprehensive training and education program known as PERCEVD, "Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities". Kaleidoscope's nationally renowned CEO, Doug Harris, projects that "PERCEVD is essential for managing interplay between reasonable accommodations and conduct rules for combat exposed veterans, whether an employer's related goal is diversity and inclusion, ADA or USERRA compliance."
Dayak is a New Recruiting Marketplace that Saves Employers Money, Fills Jobs FasterNew site allows employers to set their own finders fee for a successful hire, and helps recruiters make more money.
Careertours Received "Official Honoree" Distinction for the 12th Annual Webby AwardsCareerTours Recognized by "Oscars of the Internet" The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, today recognized CareerTours as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement.
Webinar Addresses Best Practices in Talent Acquisition Systems and Performance ManagementnowHIRE.com and Halogen sponsor webinar featuring Impact Achievement Group’s Dr. Julie White
“Move the X-Box, I’m Interviewing.” “Move the X-Box, I’m Interviewing.” Dorm room interview practice will help you smooth out rough spots when it comes time for the real thing says on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com.A tightening job market makes it essential that students and new graduates be at the top of their job-search game.
Alegent Health Partners with Enwisen to Deliver World-Class Onboarding SolutionEnwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that Alegent Health, the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa, has selected and gone live with Enwisen’s AnswerSource Onboarding solution – a leading onboarding orchestration technology that automates the three key components of onboarding: task management, forms management and socialization.
Management Should Commit to Skills Say Senior Healthcare ProfessionalsSenior healthcare professionals voting at a Skills for Health consultation event believe that high level commitment and investment in skills transformation is critical to improving patient care.
Hiring Managers - Finding Quality Job Candidates Just Got EasierJTL Services, Inc., a leading job recruiting company with offices in Connecticut and North Carolina, has just launched a service to help its clients find top quality candidates.
Emportal Expands Sales Team with Experienced Regional Sales DirectorIndustry Expert To Drive Growth Of Emportal’s Midwest Presence
Knowledge Infusion to Drive Continued Education at Oracle Applications User Group ConferenceKnowledge Infusion Vice President Stavros Liakakos to discuss how HCM and talent management technology strategy and execution can create business impact
Job Seekers More Pessimistic in April: Results of CollegeRecruiter.com With only 64.1 percent of college students and recent graduates believing that it will take them three or fewer months to find a job if they were to start looking for a new job today, their pessimism is significantly stronger than it was in March when 73.5 percent expected to find a new job within three months or even February when 65 percent expected to find a new job within three months.
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies as Much as $45 Billion a Year,The Conference Board ReportsThe rate of obesity in the United States has doubled in the last 30 years, and those extra pounds weigh on companies’ bottom lines, according to a new report from The Conference Board. Today, 34 percent of American adults fit the definition of “obese.”
BestCompaniesAZ to Hold 3rd Annual Leadership Forum and Networking Event BestCompaniesAZ and this year’s title sponsor, Lifelock, today announced open registration for the third Leadership Forum and Networking Event to be held this year at Chase Field prior to the Arizona Diamondbacks game against the San Diego Padres on Friday, April 18, 2008.
HRmarketer Webinar to Highlight 'Marketing to HR' with Traditional and Web 2.0 Integrated StrategiesHow to create a successful marketing and PR strategy that generates more visibility, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings.
Aquire Ends First Quarter of 2008 with 13 Percent Growth Over First Quarter Last YearAquire, the leader in visual workforce planning and management solutions, today announced record first quarter revenues, with a 40 percent growth in the SAP market and 95 percent growth in the Oracle HR market over last year.
EEO Professional Seminar Series Returns for 2008 TourBiddle Consulting Group, Inc. and Jackson Lewis LLP team up, once again, and go on tour with a series of one-day seminars in 2008.
JWT INSIDE Presents Summer Webinar SeriesJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, announced it will host a webinar series for clients discussing trends and current topics related to health care recruitment. The tight team of experts from JWT INSIDE will present on the topics of Search Engine Marketing, Emerging Media, Metrics, Social Networking and more. The webinar series, “Health Care Summer Series of Webinars” begins this month with “Search Engine Marketing in Health Care Recruitment”.
GeoLearning Announces 2008 Summit on Learning & Performance, Its Annual User & Partner ConferenceLargest on-demand learning and talent management event features learning industry experts and best practice sessions in San Antonio, Texas June 8-12, 2008.
City of High Point, N.C. Reports Successful Implementation of CyberShift’s Workforce Management Flexible System Accommodates Complex Scheduling Requirements, Which Include 130 Different Shifts and 1,500 Workers
SumTotal Systems Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date SumTotal® Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of learning, performance and talent management solutions, will host its first quarter 2008 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
New "Wellness Score" from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in AdvanceOnline questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.
Pax Gabriel Introduces the Executive Search Pax Gabriel Introduces the Executive Search Industry’s Most Comprehensive Reporting Method for Today’s Corporations. Better Results Through Better DataPax Gabriel answers the need for more, better reporting to corporations during search the executive search process.
Infohrm Named “Cool Vendor” for Human Capital Management Software 2008 by Leading Industry Analyst Vendors Selected for the “Cool Vendor Report” are Innovative, Impactful, and Intriguing
Los Angeles HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Celebrates 25th Anniversary CPEhr, a leading California Human Resources Outsourcing firm, announced its plans to support California-based non-profit organizations, including clients and local firms in celebration of its 25th year in business.
ClearStar.net Launches Aurora PlatformLeading provider of web-based applications for background and employment screening releases new technology platform.
New Survey Reveals Job Seekers Remain 'Cautiously Optimistic' in Challenging EconomyProfessional resume writer, Georgia Adamson, offers advice to job seekers on how to be prepared for the new competitive job market.
Small Businesses Outsource Two or More Business Functions, Reports Achilles Group SurveyBest practices report examines differences in outsourcing between small businesses and larger enterprises. What functions and to what extent as well as the rationale and benefits differ.
Who Is Going Online for Health Insurance?Shopping for health insurance online is increasing in all age group categories.
Saugatuck CEO McNee Leads "SaaS and the Third Wave" Session at Software 2008Future of Software as a Service to be discussed with Workday President Aneel Bhusri
New Report Discusses the Role of Assessments in Predicting Exceptional Employee Performance Harrison Assessments(TM) produces key measures leading to better employee performance and retention, says Impact Achievement Group
Talent Tree to Recruit for Over 175 Call Center Employees Through Live Electronic Job FairNew job fairs on-demand service used by national employment and recruiting agency
More Than 175,000 Senior Finance Jobs Now Available Through RiseSmart's Human-Powered "Job Concierge"The best part," RiseSmart CEO Sanjay Sathe says, "is that our members don't have to spend their time searching through all these jobs, because our RiseSmart Concierge team does it for them."