Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 89.5 to 98.8 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
More Companies, Workers Adopt Consumer-Directed Health PlansNearly Half of Employers Now Have CDHPs, Watson Wyatt/National Business
Group on Health Survey Finds
SkillSoft to Reduce Content Administration through SAP® Enterprise Learning environment SkillSoft to Reduce Content Administration through SAP® Enterprise Learning environment supported by Open Learning Services
New SkillSoft OLSA Integration with SAP Enterprise Learning Addresses Customer Concerns with Administrative Overhead and Improves Speed-to-Learning
Ernest M. Lareau Appointed Chairman of the HROA The HROA today announced that Ernest “Ernie” M. Lareau has been appointed chairman of its Board of Trustees.
Learning in Tight Economic Times Changing the way a company looks at training could mean better times ahead during an economic downturn. Josh Bersin explains.
Delegate Vendor Selection, But ParticipateCount on those who know when choosing a vendor. Info Tech explains.
Overseas IT Outsourcing Rates Low Among CIOs SurveyedEight out of 10 executives polled by Robert Half International say they don't expect the amount of IT outsourcing to increase by 2009.
Employees: Do You Have Too Many, Too Few or Just the Right Amount?Do you have enough employees or do you have too many? How do you know? Charlie Wonderlic says it's not easy.
Guidelines for Meeting the Growing Demands of I-9E-Verify is a critical addition to the management of the I-9 form process because it enables employers to verify electronically that the information the employee has provided is valid. Darlene Baker explains.
Ask the Coach – Issue 57: Increasing Your Impact in MeetingsExecutive coach, Sheree Butterfield, suggests an approach to maximizing one’s presence and visibility in meetings to achieve the greatest impact.
More Companies Include Middle Managers in Succession PlansMiddle Managers are getting more of a say than most may think. . . many organizations are including them when looking ahead. Novations Group has more.
Employees Hold the Key to Data Security We've heard it all before, a company falls victim to the theft of data. As a result, customers' or employees' personal information is accessible and has likely fallen into the wrong hands. In response, many states have imposed notification laws. M. Lee Smith shares more.
Scents And Sensible Policy: Must You Accommodate An Employee’s 'Chemical Sensitivity'?A rose by any other name - chemical or not - could be more than an annoyance for co-workers who are sensitive. Pat Didomenico shares more.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Out of Control DivaThe office diva is overstepping her bounds, making your job difficult. The diva also has quite the temper... what do you do? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Employee Health Report CardA recent study by ComPsych found that many employees know they need healthier habits, but most aren't accountable for their health. ComPsych shares more.
Culture Change Starts with the Management TeamHow do you improve an organization? Jim Clemmer suggest the first step to change begins with the management team.
How Human Resources Can Help Companies Go GreenDiane Freeman shares some new ideas to help make a green bottom line.
Is the Current IT Organization Structure Right for Today's Business?Change is important when it comes to the organizational structure of IT. Info-Tech explains more.
Philippines HR UpdateUnionization and labor action have dwindled in the Philippines over this decade. Ames Gross and John Minot share their findings.
SOCIAL MEDIA: THE NEXT FRONTIER IN EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONWatson Wyatt Experts Say Social Media Can Benefit Employers;Guidelines for Use, Change Management the Key
Ernest M. Lareau Appointed Chairman of the HROA Board of TrusteesThe HROA today announced that Ernest “Ernie” M. Lareau has been appointed chairman of its Board of Trustees. He joins Jeffrey Bizzack, CEO of Accenture BPO Services, who will continue serving as Vice Chair, and Mary Sue Rogers, head of IBM HR Business Process Services, who will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. Together with Chairwoman Emeritus, Sharon Taylor, they will form the HROA’s executive committee.
ExcellerateHRO Named Best Performing HRO Provider on List of Top Global Services Companies ExcellerateHRO announced today that the company has been named Best Performing HRO Provider on the Global Services 100 list. The Global Services list also ranked ExcellerateHRO’s parent company, EDS, as one of the best global IT services and business process outsourcing companies.
MORE COMPANIES, WORKERS ADOPT CONSUMER-DIRECTED HEALTH PLANSNearly Half of Employers Now Have CDHPs,
Watson Wyatt/National Business Group on Health Survey Finds
National Coney Island Restaurant Chain Cuts Employee Turnover 28% National Coney Island Restaurant Chain Cuts Employee Turnover 28% Saving over $420,000 Annually by Using JobApp Network Solution
CyberShift's Expense Management Automates from Reservations to ReimbursementsFrom Reservations to Reimbursements – CyberShift to Demonstrate Expense Management Automation Solution at 4th Annual National Business Travel Association Canada Conference & Exhibitor Showcase
BI Receives Award for Its Work In The Local CommunityBI is recognised by Milton Keynes for supporting the local community
New Safety Assessment Targets Unsafe, Inefficient Work PracticesHogan Assessment Systems announces the release of the Hogan Safety Report. As part of Hogan's comprehensive suite of assessment options, the Hogan Safety Report is designed to help companies improve productivity, reduce turnover, lower accident rates and increase team and customer satisfaction.
Menttium Corporation Names Marjee Righeimer Regional Vice PresidentMenttium Corporation, the global leader in mentoring solutions, is pleased to announce Marjee Righeimer has been named Regional Vice President of Sales.
Travis Software Releases Spring 2008 Upgrade for WebCOBRA.comTravis Software Corp., a market leader of advanced employee benefits software, announced today the Spring 2008 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com system. The new version offers more enhanced features, including expanded API, sub-domains, and coupon enhancements.
Pension Protection Act Updates to Benefits Compliance BookWith basic employment safeguards to communicate to senior management, this reader-friendly summary of federal laws by WorldatWork is essential when it comes to compliance in employee benefit plan design, maintenance and operation.
Corporate Training Leaders Indicate Struggles To Communicate With Senior ManagementExpertus (www.expertus.com), a global leader in helping Fortune 500 companies fuel business growth through maximizing training investment, announced the findings of its newest study entitled Training Efficiency: Optimizing Costs. The research, conducted in collaboration with TrainingIndustry.com, found that training leaders often struggle with communicating business metrics to senior management, making discussions of training efficiency difficult. These findings, in addition to a wide variety of other survey results on this topic, can be viewed at: http://www.expertus.com/survey/results08/CostEfficiency.pdf
Slowing Economy Won’t Protect Employers from Turnover According to Salary.com SurveyFifty-Seven Percent of Surveyed U.S. Workers Plan to Intensify Job Search in The Next Three Months
BPO MANAGEMENT SERVICES PRESENTS ITS HRADVOCATE HUMAN RESOURCES OUTSOURCING SOLUTION BPO MANAGEMENT SERVICES PRESENTS ITS HRADVOCATE HUMAN RESOURCES OUTSOURCING SOLUTION FOR MID-MARKET ENTERPRISESAT MICROSOFT CONVERGENCE 2008, ORLANDO
Travis Software Corp., announced today the Spring 2008 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com systemThe new version offers more enhanced features, including expanded API, sub-domains, and coupon enhancements.
Allegiance Announces New Ethics Training and Code of Conduct ServicesAllegiance expands support for helping companies build ethical cultures; provides industry’s most comprehensive ethics training and reporting solution
Employers Enhancing 401(k)s To Compensate for Retirement Plan ChangesEmployers Enhancing 401(k)s To Compensate for Retirement Plan Changes,Watson Wyatt FindsHybrid Plans Are Increasingly Attractive Alternative
March Madness Fuels Office GamblingHarmless pools, online streaming of games entice potential problem gamblers
Makana Motivator Sales Compensation Planning Software Provides Expanded Modeling of Incentive CostsSales Management Can Now Easily and Accurately Model Sales CompensationIncentive Costs Without the Implementation of a Production Administration System
More Job Seekers Recognize Value of Researching Potential Employers, Survey ShowsMore employees are proving they've done their homework before attending an interview. Accountemps shares more from their study.
Moose on the Table: The Dread Poets SocietyHow 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 third chapter from his new book, Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.
Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business DevelopmentRelocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships
Salesforce Blog Launched By AppExchange Partner JobscienceJobscience has successfully launched a new blog, Working With The Force, that is a hotspot for Salesforce.com best practices, new products on the AppExchange, Webinars and popular videos.
SuccessFactors Adds More Than 900 New Customers in 2007SuccessFactors Adds More Than 900 New Customers in 2007; Doubles Customer Base to More Than 1,750; Now More Than 3 Million Users Companies of All Sizes Enable High-Performing Workforces with SuccessFactors' On-Demand Performance and Talent Management
Education Level and Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k) InvestingEducation Level And Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k)Investing, Watson Wyatt Finds
EVHRA to Hear Recruitment ExpertNAS Recruitment Communications announced today that Matthew Kaiser, Vice President and Talent Strategist, will be the speaker at the East Valley Human Resources Association (EVHRA) chapter meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona.
RSM McGladrey, Receives The Conference Board Moving Into the Future AwardRSM McGladrey, a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm, received The Conference Board’s Moving Into the Future Award for their innovative Coach-on-Call WorkLife solution. The annual award features companies that creatively address workplace issues that yield positive impact.
BrokerageBuilder(TM) and BrokerageBuilder Express(TM) offer a range of services for any size agencyZywave®, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today a new addition to BrokerageBuilder(TM), its Web-based, agency management system.
Abso Sponsors Electronic Form I-9 WebcastExplore the benefits and advantages of using electronic Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification by attending "Everything you Always Wanted to Know about Electronic Form I-9, but Were Afraid to Ask." Learn about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program requirements, best practices, policies, current legislation, compliance timeframes, and adoption status in specific states.
Aquire Announces New SAP HCM Product Offerings and Partnership at SAPHR in OrlandoNew SAP® HCM Real-Time Data Access and Change Management Options Unveiled to Tradeshow Attendees
Business Owners Brace for Looming Recession Business Owners Brace for Looming Recession - Expert Recommends Improving Intercultural Communication Skills to Boost Bottom LineForty five percent of Economists with the National Association for Business Economics now expect a recession in 2008. As businesses scramble to look for ways of protecting profit margin, many will resort to hiring freezes and layoffs. Multicultural communications expert, Lauren Supraner, suggests improvement of intercultural communication skills in the workplace as a practical alternative that will have a lasting effect on the bottom line.
RSM McGladrey Receives The Conference Board Work Life Leadership Council’s Moving Into the Future AwRSM McGladrey, a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm, received The Conference Board’s Moving Into the Future Award for their innovative Coach-on-Call WorkLife solution. The annual award features companies that creatively address workplace issues that yield positive impact.
CCAT Presents Sun Microsystems' Michelle DennedyThe Calgary Council for Advanced Technology is joining forces with the Calgary Marketing Association to present Sun Microsystem's Michelle Dennedy in an exclusive dinner event. The Chief Privacy Officer of one of the leading providers of information technology and system administration software will offer her considerable insights into the management and protection of enterprise data.
ARMA International RIM Self-Assessment Now AvailableARMA International is pleased to announce the release of the greatly anticipated RIM Self-Assessment. The RIM Self-Assessment effectively creates a roadmap to help information management professionals as they navigate their career paths. Upon completion, participants will be given a Gap Analysis and find career advancement tools that will help them to build a professional development plan and select from available resources to help them manage their professional development.
GeoLearning Named 2008 Software Company of the Year by Technology Association of IowaGeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning and performance platforms, has been recognized for outstanding growth by being named "Software Company of the Year" at the 2008 Prometheus Awards hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). The awards ceremony was held Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Meadows Convention Center in Altoona, Iowa.
Is your resume truly portable? Is your resume truly portable? Job expert suggests keeping an “iResume” for instant referral, just in case!
“You never know when or where you may meet a prospective employer,” says on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com. “Memory sticks, flash-drives, or email versions of your resume on your Blackberry, Treo or iPhone are must-haves in today’s volatile employment market.”
Upcoming Business Health Agenda 2008 Features Workscape ExecutiveBreakout Session Leverages Personal Health Care Utilization and Employee Data to Promote Enhanced Decision Making and Communication
Time and Attendance Leader Gets Employees Excited About CharityLegiant, a leading provider of time and attendance and workforce management solutions, announced its commitment to aiding the hungry by setting up an online virtual drive with the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.
Results of CollegeRecruiter.com Job Seeker Confidence Index for March 2008With 73.5 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 optimism is significantly stronger than it was in February when 65 percent expected to find a new job within three months.
How Learning and Training Work: A Roadmap for Improved Workplace PerformanceWhat percentage of material would you say employees retain after training? The answer may surprise you. It may also make you look at how your company enhances performance. Benjamin E. Ruark shares more.
Develop a Policy on PoliciesDo you have a policy on policies? How does your IT department handle internet related issues? Info-Tech shares tips on how to effectively create policies in the workplace.
Japanese Government Encourages Shift Back to Full-Time Employment All domestic and foreign companies with fewer than 300 employees will be given some incentive to hire full-time staff, according to a report by Pacific Bridge.
Jobfox Top 25 Most Wanted U.S. ProfessionsWhat are the jobs in high demand? Jobfox discovers that Software Development, Nursing, Sales, Accounting and Administrative Assistants seem to be first on the list.
Lessons To Learn From An Involuntary Job SeparationLayoffs, cutbacks, reorganization. . . whatever the reason, involuntary job separation can be a lesson for success. ClearRock shares more.
Recession Proof Your Business with Employee and Customer Feedback IS there a way to recession proof your business? According to David Youssefnia, it's all in the feedback.
Thinking Globally: Global Leadership Competencies MatterDoes your organization think globally? The challenges of changing economies means your organization needs to strengthen global leadership competencies. Greg Roper explains.
Distraction-Free WorkWho is in charge of your work environment? Working distraction free may seem virtually impossible... or is it? Jackie Messersmith shares more.
Employers Urged To Be Cautious Against Genetic Discrimination In The WorkplaceEmployees’ express concerns over the negative impact of genetic information about them growing. Pepper Hamilton explains.
Ministers in the Workplace Work-related problems usually end up bending the ears of managers or supervisors... but there is a new trend underway. Employees are turning to the service of a chaplain. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this story.
Human Resources as a Profitability PartnerCan HR improve the company's profit margins? Ken Moore shared his answer with Oi Partners.
More Multinational Organizations Taking Global Approach to CompensationEmployees’ are expressing concerns over the negative impact of the growth of Genetic Information about them. Mercer shares the results of their study.
Coordination of Retiree Health Benefits with Medicare and State Health BenefitsOn December 26, 2007, the EEOC published its final rule permitting an exemption from the ADEA for employers who offer retiree health care benefits that coordinate with Medicare. Littler Mendelson shares more.
Employers Should Be Cautious Not To Discriminate Against Caregiving EmployeesEmployees have rights as caregivers. . . does your organization respect them? If not, beware says Pepper Hamilton LLP.
Management In Real Life: PartneringDoes your organization understand how to be a good partner? Kevin Herring explains.
Creativity Produces ProfitAttaining and retaining top talent is difficult for any organization. As Estienne de Beer explains, a creative workplace can definitely help.
A New Seat at the Table: When Is It Time to Add to Your Senior Management Team?How does an organization know when it’s time to add a new position to the team, what specific skill sets to seek, and how to justify the expense? Bridgestar explains.
Crafting Accurate Job Descriptions Creating job descriptions that accurately describe a position will help organizations becoming more efficient in their staffing practices. M. Lee Smith Publishers explains.
Kognito Named 2008 CODiE Award Finalist for Best Workplace Training Solution Developed for New York City’s Office of Emergency Management
Workscape Recaps Banner Year; 2007 Record Sales Growth Attributed to New Clients and Strong Product Company’s Unique Leadership Position in Talent Management and Benefits Administration Categories Further Supported by Numerous Successful Implementations, Strategic Relationships and New Product Offerings
SAPPHIRE ‘08 May 5 - 7 ORLANDO, FLORIDASAP will host its annual customer event, SAPPHIRE ’08, in Orlando, Florida from May 5th – 7th at the Orange County Convention Center. Please reserve these dates on your calendar. An official invitation with logistical details and press agenda information will follow within the coming weeks.
TalentQuest Announces Partnership with the Washington Bankers AssociationTalentQuest for Financial Services added to the association's list of endorsed products and services.
Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business DevelopmentRelocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships
nowHIRE.com and Reliant Live Announce Strategic PartnershipCompanies extend capabilities for employers to effectively select, develop and retain talented employees
Softscape Achieves SAS 70 Type II CertificationIn-Depth Audit Confirms the Operational Effectiveness of
Softscape's Internal Controls
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Texas organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 83.7 to 95 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out. While most companies include time off, health insurance and pension plans as part of their compensation packages, there are other types of benefits organizations are utilizing, such as dependent parent health coverage, tuition reimbursement, child care and relocation assistance.
Cammack LaRhette Consulting and Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen Host 403(b) WebinarAimed at Helping 403(b) Plan Sponsors, Session will Address New Regulations, Costs and More
Choose Better Alternatives to 360 Assessments, Advises Impact Achievement GroupManagers with a clear view of how they’re perceived can inspire superior performance among direct reports
Josh Bersin Presents Best Practices for Identifying High Potentials and Critical Employee Skills Josh Bersin Presents Best Practices for Identifying High Potentials and Critical Employee Skills as Part of Talent Management Strategy
SkillSurvey Creates Professional Advisory BoardLou Manzi, Cynthia Hedricks to Co-Chair
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: ADP’s Comprehensive Outsourcing Services Employee Service CenterRecognized for Providing an Outstanding Customer Service Experience
SCI, announced that it has renewed its agreement with top-rated insurance carrier ZurichSCI, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), announced today that it has renewed its agreement with top-rated insurance carrier Zurich, North America to provide workers’ compensation coverage for its client company employees effective March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009.
CyberShift at CFO Rising ConferenceCyberShift Workforce and Expense Management Solutions to be Featured at Upcoming CFO Rising Conference & Exhibition- Finance Executives Looking to Proactively Manage Labor and Employee Business Expenses can Learn How CyberShift’s Workforce and Expense Management Software Solutions Provide Greater Visibility and Cost Control -
Human Capital Institute to Present 2007 HCS Award of Excellence to Sundt Construction, Inc. Human Capital Institute to Present 2007 HCS Award of Excellence to Sundt Construction, Inc. during Annual National Human Capital Summit
Monster continues expanding its reach into the Hispanic MarketMonster Forges Recruitment Alliance with iHispano, the Leading Career Site for Hispanic and Bilingual Professionals
KPMG Named the Top Big Four Accounting Firm by CollegeGrad.comCollege grad job seekers choose KPMG as their preferred employer among the Big Four accounting firms
TEDS Consortium Meeting Set for March 5th & 6thNorfolk Southern Corporation to Host Biannual Event
myStaffingPro Announces Integration for Microsoft Dynamics GPSummary: Leading applicant tracking system cites streamlined hiring process, and greater accuracy as chief benefits of new integration for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Collabrus Appoints Kay Ring as Vice President of Business Development Collabrus, Inc., a leader in contingent workforce management and compliance solutions is pleased to announce that Kay Ring has joined the company as Vice President, Business Development. In this role she will be chartered with developing new client relationships and helping to chart the growth of the company.
Job.com Ranks as Top Gaining Internet Property Phenomenal Growth Positions Job.com as Top Gaining Internet Property
comscore Media Metrix's monthly report reveals huge traffic numbers for
career portal
JOBSINLOGISTICS.COM ACQUIRES TRUCKJOBS.COM, ONE OF THE PIONEER JOB BOARDSJobsInLogistics.com, the #1 niche job board for the transportation, logistics and supply chain professions, announced today its acquisition of TruckJobs.com, one of the pioneers of Internet job boards.
Maryland and Virginia 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 - Maryland/Virginia survey of 260 employers.