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.
Taleo Selected by NCO Group for Global Recruiting SolutionLeading Global Provider of Business Process Outsourcing Services Seeks to Optimize Recruitment of Top Talent
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
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).
HighRoads Launches The LabReal-Time Market Insight Drives Employee Benefit Plan Design for Competitive Advantage in Hiring, Retention and Satisfaction
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
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
Jobfox is Named a Red Herring 100 Award FinalistJob Site is Recognized as a "Most Promising"
Company Driving the Future of Technology
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
NuView Launches Redesigned WebsiteA "New Look" for NuView!
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
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.
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."
Austin-Based Executive Search Pioneer Launches New CompanyStringer Executive Search Partners with RPO Firm Novotus to Create Executive Search 'Powerhouse.'
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.
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.
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.
EQUATERRA’S 1Q08 PULSE SURVEY FINDS SLIGHT SLOW DOWN IN OUTSOURCING DEAL ACTIVITYSTRATEGIC HR AND NEXT GENERATION OUTSOURCING ANALYZED IN OTHER EQUATERRA STUDIES
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.
CalJobSource Offers Free Job Postings for California EmployersWebsite lets employers post jobs free in the Golden State.
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.
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
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.
NCOA Announces Grants for Expanding Self-Management ProgramThe Atlantic Philanthropies Support Projects to Help Older Adults with Chronic Conditions
Recruitment Industry Veteran Patrick Beharelle Joins Seatoncorp as Chief Operating OfficerRecruitment industry veteran Patrick Beharelle Joins Seatoncorp as chief operating officer.
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.
eQuest 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
Marie Moran and Company introduces a workshop for individuals at life and career turning pointsTravel 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.
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.
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."
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
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.
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.
HRsmart and Profiles International Partner to Offer Revolutionary Recruiting ProcessAlliance provides recruiters with deeper insight into the candidate profile, improving quality of hire
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
simplicant Goes into Public BetaConfiz Solutions announces the launch of simplicant: a simple, web-based applicant tracking system designed for small businesses.
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."
Jobzerk.com Launches a New Era Job SiteNew job board to leverage Web 2.0 and open source technologies.
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.
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.
Vienna HCA Launches Financially Based Business Intelligence Tool for HR ExecutivesAuditable data and unique financial formulas reveal human capital ROI
Emotional Keys to Employee Engagement Revealed in New Juice Inc. White PaperFive drivers critical to retaining valuable employees identified.
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
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.
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
Industry Leaders Team with ArbitaArbita Announces Advisory Board
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.
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.
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.
Infohrm to Discuss Workforce Analytics at HR Tomorrow ConferenceExpert panel of clients features Ameriprise Financial, Carlson, Medtronic, Inc., and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Indiana Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
Kentucky Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The
Michigan Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception.
ARE YOU CONNECTED?Survey: Online Networking Sites Capture Interest of Hiring Managers
Pinstripe Outlines Best Practices for Talent Management Pinstripe Outlines Best Practices for Talent Management at The Human Capital Institute 'Quality of Hire' Innovation TourJoining Forces with Eastman Kodak and PathPoint Consulting; Experts Explore Quality of Hires for Financial Advantage The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator advancing the science of strategic talent management, along with Pinstripe, a rapidly-growing recruitment outsourcing company, announced that they are co-sponsoring an innovation tour focused on quality hiring and how human capital measurement principles can be used effectively in talent acquisition.
New Workbook Reveals 10 Tips for Creating a Powerful Career PortfolioTo get ahead in today's job market people need more than an eye-catching resume and cover letter. They need an outstanding career portfolio as well. A new workbook from JIST Publishing, America's Career Publisher, provides step-by-step instructions for how to build a portfolio that stands out and gets results.
New WorldatWork Survey: Trends in Employee Recognition 2008A survey released this week by WorldatWork shows employee recognition continues to be important to employers.
Web 2.0 company VisualCV partners with Association of Executive Search ConsultantsVisualCV and Association of Executive Search Consultants Partner in Application of new Resume Technology
Pro Tapes & Specialties Inc. Sticks to CheckPoint HR for Improved Payroll and Benefits ProcessesPressure sensitive tape supplier optimizes CheckPoint HR's HRMS and The Wilshire Group's BENeLERT process.
Softscape Locks in Solid First QuarterSales Rise Significantly on New and Expanded Customer Commitments
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Lead Change Successfully with a New Free ebook from Interaction AssociatesThe 40-year innovator in change, collaboration tools, and methods to develop leaders - Interaction Associates (IA) - has released a timely new e-book based on the firm's popular and practical methods for achieving success at leading change.
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State Coverage MandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings Thus Far
Salary.com™ Expands Talent Management Offering with Launch of TalentManager® Professional Edition Salary.com™ Expands Talent Management Offering with Launch of TalentManager® Professional Edition for Small & Medium Businesses; Signs First CustomerEdney Distributing Company Plans for the Future with Salary.com’s TalentManager Professional Edition
SuccessFactors Helps Canadian Pacific Push Succession and Development PlanningSuccessFactors Helps Canadian Pacific Push Succession and Development Planning Beyond the Executive Suite
Succession Management, Career Development Applications Allow Canadian Pacific to Prepare for
Increasing "Baby Boomer" Retirees and Develop Leaders Internally
Emportal Lands Five New Enterprise ClientsGlobal Companies Across Diverse Vertical Industries Turn to Emportal’s Approach to HRMS
InterviewStudio Selected by Gartner as Cool Vendor Human Capital Management Software 2008InterviewStudio, a ground-breaking new rich media platform used for the initial interview of a job candidate, has been selected by Gartner as one of four Cool Vendors for Human Capital Management Software 2008.
Insala-Designed Interactive Career Exploration Website Expects to Reach Two Million StudentsSponsored by Deloitte and Insala, Best Selling Author Neale S. Godfrey's Book Successfully Translates into Teacher-Led School Program
eQuest & NAS Recruitment Announce Partnership Deal Broadens Each Company’s Range of Services eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, and NAS Recruitment Communications, the industry leader and innovator in employment branding, recruitment marketing and career site development, announced today the launch of a strategic partnership to offer expanded services to their respective customers.
LifeCare® Partners with AGS Foundation for Health in Aging To Deliver Expertise and Resources LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that it has become a corporate partner of the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, the national non-profit organization of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), which advocates on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.
Halogen Software Achieves Record First Quarter, Marks 22 Quarters of Year-Over-Year GrowthStrong quarter sets corporate records for both revenue and new customerwins in Q1
Nebraska 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 – Nebraska results found the average premium increase was 7.8 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" InitiativeJobs2Web Sponsors Human Capital Institute’s "Strategic Sourcing and Recruitment" Initiative
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.
TheGlasshouseReport, the First Human Resource Service That Protects Employees and EmployersTheGlasshouseReport, the First Human Resource Service That Protects Employees and Employers from Unnecessary Litigation,
Launches at RIMS
New Service to Combat $100 Billion a Year Problem While Keeping Employees Safer At the Workplace
Biddle Consulting Group, Inc. Teams Up with Jackson Lewis LLP for EEO/AAP Seminar SeriesBiddle Consulting Group, Inc. and Jackson Lewis LLP team up, once again, and go on tour with a series of one-day seminars in 2008.
New York Brands Show Integrates People, Performance and Products“Brands Powering People, People Powering Brands” is the theme of the second annual New York Incentive, Rewards & Recognition Show and Brand Engagement Conference, to be held May 7-8, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel and Towers in New York City.
SumTotal Systems Reports First Quarter 2008 Results Achieves Record Revenue and Profit SumTotal® Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of learning, performance, and talent management solutions, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
AWLP Announces 2008 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award RecipientsAccenture, Ernst & Young and USAA Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs