Maximizing ROI on Self-Service InvestmentsEnwisen´s AnswerSource Knowledge Center - a comprehensive suite of HR communications and decision support solutions for employees, managers and HR professionals - has been integrated with Oracle HCM solutions allowing Oracle customers to maximize their return on investment.
Shared Services and Outsourcing Network/IQPC Present Shared Services Week 2006Shared Services Week 2006 on March 28-29, 2006 at Disney´s Yacht & Beach Club, Orlando, FL; The Shared Services Journey from Strategy to Success.
iCIMS Continues Global Expansion; Forms Strategic Alliance with South African Reseller- Hiring Management Solutions Provider Expands Global Presence through South African Partnership -
Great Place to Work Institute Presenting at Networking EventHosted by Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management and the Human Capital Institute
CONVERGYS CORPORATION DELIVERS STRONG OPERATING PERFORMANCE AND IMPORTANT WINS IN THE FOURTH QUARTERConvergys´ operating income on a GAAP basis more than doubled over the prior year, up 29 percent excluding restructuring charges.
Deploy Solutions Launches Grocery Store AdvantageNew recruiting solution helps grocery stores protect profit margins by improving quality of employees
CollegeGrad.com Names Top 500 Entry Level Employers for 2006College Grad Hiring Up 9.1% for 2006
CollegeRecruiter.com Founder Invited to Speak at HRO World West Conference in Los AngelesAt the HRO World West Conference Rothberg and other key experts will discuss and dissect all of these pressing, strategic issues.
Oracle Human Capital Management Users Group Announces Open Registration for Spring ConferenceOracle Human Capital Management Users Group Spring Conference in Las Vegas Offers Complete PeopleSoft Enterprise HRMS Track
There is more than one right answer.It hit me again recently. We create our own prisons. We feel trapped when we believe things have to go a certain way, only to find that way blocked.
TriNet's Free White Paper Reveals the Financial Opportunity of Human Resources OutsourcingThe TriNet Group, a nationwide provider of human resources for small and mid-sized companies, has announced the release of a new white paper, "Financial Opportunities of Human Resources Outsourcing." The paper describes how executives at small and medium-sized businesses can offload their HR function to a http://www.trinet.com [Professional Employer Organization] (PEO) in order to help achieve two of their most critical objectives: hiring top-quality talent and retaining focus on revenue-generating activities.
Daniel Levin has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as a Director in the Health and Welfare practice.Levin most recently served with Aon Consulting as a Consulting Actuary and Vice President.
More Than 10,000 Recruiters Now Posting Jobs at TheLadders.comRecruiter Enrollment More than Doubles in Six Months; Unprecedented Number of Recruiters Turning to Leading $100K Job Site to Fill Positions
With respect to T&D spending how much will your organization budget for 2006?Only 7.3% plans to cut T&D spending. One quarter of respondents were uncertain of their budgets at the time the survey was conducted in December.
Prevention Is the Best Medicine: Fair Measures Releases New Harassment Prevention Training WebinarNot only is workplace harassment illegal, but smart employers know that creating a culture of respect and understanding is good for the bottom line.
Leadership Summit: Cultural Competency Training Good Medicine for Health Care; Cook Ross Consultants Illustrate Benefits of "CultureVision" Online ToolHealthcare practitioners need training in cultural competency to better meet the needs of today's diverse patient population, according to Howard Ross, president of Cook Ross, Inc., one of the country's leading diversity training and consulting companies. Cook Ross diversity consultants spoke and exhibited at the National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Minority Health, Jan. 9-11 in Washington, DC.
New Webinar to Keep Workplaces Harassment-FreeHuman Resources and training professionals know that harassment prevention training is not optional anymore-it´s essential. But when the budget doesn´t allow for live training, how can they deliver an engaging and effective program? Fair Measures, Inc., has created a dynamic new Harassment Prevention Training Webinar. Please contact Jonathan Levy of Fair Measures, Inc. at 831-458-0500.
Virtually every college in the country has an Office of Student Affairs.CollegeRecruiter.com, the highest traffic career site used by job-hunting students, recent graduates and the employers who want to hire them, announced today that its President and Founder, Steven Rothberg, will speak at the ACPA 2006 Convention.
GeoLearning would like to invite you to participate in a complimentary educational webinar presented in partnership with TRAINING Magazine:Measuring & Demonstrating Learning Value to Non-Training Business ManagersWednesday, February 15, 20062:00pm Eastern / 11:00am Pacific
HRN Management Group Announces New Performance Pro UpgradeEnhanced reporting, and customization features top list of upgrades for leading online employee performance appraisal system.
Kronos ® Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results; Revenue and Earnings In Line With Updated Guidance--Kronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) today reported GAAP revenue for the first quarter of Fiscal 2006 of $127.9 million compared to $118.3 million for the same period a year ago.
Kronos ®Workforce Central ® Suite Available as Kronos SubscriptionKronos ®Workforce Central ® Suite Available as Kronos Subscription for customers preferring Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) alternative; Workforce Management Leader Extends Offering to Meet all Customer Requirements
Hannaford Bros. Co. Selects Kronos ® for Retail to Standardize Workforce ManagementHannaford Bros. Co. Selects Kronos ® for Retail to Standardize Workforce Management across Multiple Banners for 35,000 Associates; Workforce Management Solution to Provide Competitive Advantage by Facilitating Optimal Customer Service
Unicru Dining Solution Named as Finalist in 2006 Codie AwardsLeader in talent management solutions in the running for "Oscar of the Software Industry"
Business Clothes for Less Fortunate Individuals Equals Career SuccessResume Writers Council of Arizona and Jobing.com team up with Save the Family Foundation to provide gently used business attire for job search program clients.
Eldorado Computing & Electronic KnowlEDGE Partner to Provide World-Class Business Intelligent Reporting Tools to Healthcare PayersEldorado Computing, Inc. (ECI) announced today a strategic partnership with Electronic KnowlEDGE Corp., to provide healthcare payers with affordable business intelligence solutions that are easy-to-use and maintain.
Eedo Knowledgeware Announces Call Center Spin-offProtiam Brings Powerful Learning and Knowledge Software to Call Centers
CAREERMETASEARCH.COM STREAMLINES PRICING OFFERING PER JOB POSTINGSNew Per Job Pricing Allows Clients To Purchase Jobs A La Carte
Workscape Appoints Kathleen Cote to Board of Directors-Cote Brings Strong Operational Background to Growing Provider of Outsourced Benefits Administration and Workforce Management Solutions-
RealLife HR, a leading outsourced benefits management solution provider, today announced the addition of RealLife Welcome to its platform.The new Web-based onboarding service is designed to automate many of the time-consuming tasks associated with hiring new employees.
Recruitmax Acquires Competency Management Leader InScope-Strengthens Depth, Consistency and Integration of Product Suite Through Addition of Competency Management Solutions-
Want Advice on How to Be an Exceptional Manager?Listeners can hear Barbara live on February 1, 2006, at 6pm ET, on Sirius Satellite Radio´s Channel 112.
Founding Sponsors Increase Support of Human Capital InstituteThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), announced today that its Founding Sponsors have renewed, and in most cases increased their sponsorship for 2006.
GeoLearning's GeoMaestro LMS Platform Named "Best of 2005" by E-Learning! Magazine ReadersSoftware as a Service Learning Management Platform comes out on top in e-learning industry´s annual Readers´ Choice Awards.
Making Feedback ActionableHuman Capital Institute and Valtera Launch New eLearning Series: "Employee Surveys and Organizational Effectiveness"The four-part interactive learning series will examine the strategic use of surveys to determine employee engagement and retention, improve customer service, build corporate culture, and develop leaders.
CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF HR EXCELLENCE WITH IPMA-CANADA!The International Personnel Management Association - Canada (formerly the Canadian Public Personnel Management Association, CPPMA) was founded by the National Assembly of Civil Service Commissions who first met on May 16-17, 1906.
Sage Software's Sage Abra HRMS Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in 2006 Magic Quadrant for U.S. Midmarket Human Resource Management SystemsEvaluation Based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute
Making the Career Transition Smoother For Veterans:MilitaryStars Opens New Venues in Atlanta, Denver, New York, Phoenix to Connect Military, Employers
SECOND LARGEST HR CONFERENCE IN THE WORLD COMES TO TORONTO, FEB. 1 TO 3, 2006With 3,000 plus delegates, 100 plus sessions, and more than 200 trade show exhibitors, Canada´s premier HR conference (website: www.hrpao.org/conf2006) features some of the most brilliant thinkers from around the globe, including, for the first time, a by-invitation-only forum for senior HR executives who contribute daily to their organizations, at the C-Suite level.
Barbara N. Sheridan was recently named a 2006 HRO Superstar in the provider category by HRO Today magazine."Each year´s HRO Superstars represent the innovators who contributed the most to the advancement of the science and business of HRO," said Jay Whitehead, president & publisher, HRO Today. "Barbara Sheridan earned her way into the pantheon of Superstars with remarkable contributions as an HRO provider."
Nuvosoft's Rperformance is an Easily Integrated Technology That Streamlines Performance Management and Delivers Actionable Business IntelligenceNuvosoft Brings Web-based Automation Together with In-Depth Functional Expertise to Bolster Your Performance Management Process
Stephen Anderson to Discuss AB 1825 Regulations at Fair Employment Housing Commission Hearings.Former Assembly Member and bill author Sarah Reyes will join Anderson-davis, Inc.'s president for first public hearings about bill for supervisory employee harassment training.
Danny Cahill's AccordingToDanny and HireAbility Partner for Best Practices Events, Joint MarketingIndustry leaders team up to deliver recruiters the training and support services they need to succeed."I couldn't be happier about partnering with Danny," Craig Silverman, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for HireAbility, exclaimed. "He's a staffing industry leader, an exciting, engaging speaker, and his content has wide appeal to our Recruiting Network members."
NOVAtime's Payroll Interface with QuickBooks Pro, Premier and Enterprise Helps Small Businesses Save Time and MoneyNOVAtime announces its new payroll interface with the latest release of QuickBooks ® from Intuit.
Pinstripe CEO Susan Marks Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Contributions to HR and Recruitment Process Outsourcing IndustriesHRO Today Magazine Honors Marks with HRO Superstar Designation, Citing More than Two Decades of Innovation and Exceptional Client Service
eQuest Adds GoogleTM as Job Posting Delivery SiteUnlimited Postings Now Available
BULLHORN PROMOTES EXECUTIVE TO SERVICE EXPLOSIVE CUSTOMER GROWTH IN STAFFING AND RECRUITING SOFTWAREJerry Fain Spearheads Bullhorn Professional Services to Meet 150% Increase in Customer Implementations
The Key to Employee Engagement" - WorkshopLearn proven Best Practices on Employee Engagement
Brandon Hall Research Report Applauds Saba's Learning Management SuiteSaba Enterprise 2005 is a 'Full-featured', 'Robust', 'Mature' Product
Few Multinationals Have Effective GlobalCommunication Programs, Watson Wyatt Study FindsIn its 2005/2006 Communication ROI Study
TM, Watson Wyatt found that fewer than half of U.S. companies with global operations said they are doing an effective job with their global communication. According to the study, only three out of 10 global companies have designated communication resources in other countries, and even fewer (18 percent) have a formal, documented global communication strategy. About 60 percent of the 335 companies surveyed have global operations, and relatively few have taken steps to communicate with their global workforce.
The New Reality: Workopolis Reveals the Challenges and Opportunities of a Thriving Job Marketworkopolis.com surveyed job-seekers and employers to find out what the job market has to offer in 2006 including their challenges and predictions.
In its 2005/2006 Communication ROI StudyTM, Watson Wyatt found that fewerthan half of companies with global operations said they are doing aneffective job with their global communication.According to the study,only three out of 10 global companies have designated communicationresources in other countries, and even fewer (18 percent) have a formal,documented global communication strategy. About 60 percent of the 335companies surveyed have global operations, and relatively few have takensteps to communicate with their global workforce.
OnBoarding Services are the Newest Addition to RealLife HR:RealLife Welcome ® Speeds New Hire Integration While Minimizing PaperworkRealLife HR, a leading outsourced benefits management solution provider, today announced the addition of RealLife Welcome to its platform. RealLife Welcome is an onboarding service that streamlines the process of successfully integrating new hires into an organization and helps employers ensure new employee success. RealLife Welcome is part of the RealLife Services product suite.
TheLadders.com Defines the Future of Online Recruiting- TheLadders Professional Network Creates Database-Driven Online Community that Connects Recruiters and Job Seekers -
THE VENETIAN PARTNERS WITH HRLOGIX FOR 21ST CENTURYEND-TO-END RECRUITING AND HIRING SOLUTIONS
#1 Business Book Receives A Stunning RevisionRichard N. Bolles, author of What Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers gives his book the biggest rewrite in 25 years, in the same year that the book is already a #1 Business Week best-seller, with over eight million copies in print.
Health Coaching Lowers Employer Medical Costs, Propels Leade Health to Strong GrowthThe strong growth is fueled by Leade Health´s health coaching work that helps organizations lower medical costs in an era of continuous premium increases.
´Office Space' Might Be Favorite Workplace Movie, but ´Nine to Five' Is Aging Well, HR.BLR.com Poll FindsWhen it comes to workplace movies, "Office Space" is the talk of the water cooler, but, 25 years after its release, "Nine to Five" still has a solid fan base, according to a recent HR.BLR.com poll of human resources professionals.
BULLHORN ACHIEVES RECORD GROWTH IN THE STAFFING AND RECRUITING SOFTWARE MARKET IN FY 2005Doubles Growth on the Strength of Large Customer Wins and a More than 50% Increase in New Customers
Work-Life Experts Launch New Web-Based Training to Help Employers Battle the Costs of Stress and Build a Resilient WorkforceWork-life pioneer Susan Seitel and stress management consultant Rachel Hastings announce the release of a user-friendly e-course that will reduce stress and increase resiliency, benefiting both employers and employees.
Financial Education and Planning Services unit launches education programs for new retirement savings optionsWhile Ameriprise Retirement Services has long been ready for the Roth option from a retirement plan recordkeeping services perspective, its concern has been making sure plan sponsors are supported and plan participant informed about how to integrate this new alternative into their retirement plan picture.
Universal Background Screening Introduces OFAC SDN and USA SecuritySearch to Automate Employer ComplUniversal´s OFAC SDN search provides an immediate query of the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). A more expanded product, USA SecuritySearch
TM, also includes OFAC plus thirteen other lists of dangerous individuals.
Hyatt Corporation Donate $100,000 to FutureSITEAs the leaders in corporate America continue to outsource their incentive and employee motivation needs, SITE members and service will become even more important to the hospitality industry.
Monster Worldwide Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2005 ResultsTotal Revenue Increases 24% to $267 Million for the Quarter; Monster Division Revenue Grows 30% to $224 Million with the Division's Deferred Revenue Up 42% to $327 MillionDiluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations Increases 56% to $0.28; Income from Continuing Operations Climbs 63% to $35 MillionFree Cash Flow of $45 Million in Fourth Quarter Brings 2005 Free Cash Flow to $182 Million
Hogan Assessment Systems Announces Schedule For Its 2006 Hogan Certification WorkshopsHogan Assessment Systems (HAS) announces 2006 schedule for the Hogan Certification Workshops. Ten workshops are slated in major cities throughout the continental United States. The workshops are tailored for HR professionals looking to become certified in the administration, interpretation, and implementation of HAS assessments - Hogan Personality Inventory; Hogan Development Survey; Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory.
Company Achieves Profitability, Strong Margin ImprovementRemedyTempInc. (NASDAQ:REMX) today announced it achieved profitability for thefirst fiscal quarter ended Jan. 1, 2006, citing strong marginimprovements that reflected the success of internal programs, alongwith lower workers' compensation costs.
STAFF MANAGEMENT RECEIVES EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM STAFFING INDUSTRY ANALYSTSCompany Recognized as Having Superior Client Retention
HR Technology Publication Goes Online: Peer-Reviewed IHRIM Journal Now Available in e-Format to All SubscribersNow available online, the IHRIM Journal is published to build a recognized body of knowledge targeted to current and emerging thought leaders and senior management. Its content is specifically written for Human Resource and Information Technology leadership (e.g., CEOs, CIOs, VPs, and Directors), university professors and students, and other current or emerging thought leaders and visionaries.
Acxiom ® Introduces Insight SuiteOf Risk Mitigation and Fraud Prevention Solutions
Cutting-Edge PEOs Help Workers Obtain Health Savings AccountsIn many cases, the benefit plans PEOs provide workers at America´s smaller businesses are their only access to health benefits.
ART BROWN NAMED NORTHEAST REGIONAL MANAGER FOR CPS HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICESBrown is the former Director of Human Resources for the City University of New York, the largest urban public university in the nation.
Monster Employment Index Surges to New All-time High in January, Indicating Strong Rebound in U.S. Online Job DemandIndex Shows Solid Growth in Online Job Availability Across Majority of Industries, Occupations, and U.S. Census Bureau RegionsDemand for White-collar Workers in Business and Finance; IT; Legal; and Office and Administrative Support Rises Sharply
Stodgy Boardrooms: A Thing of the Past with First Ever Governance Video PodcastThe Value Alliance and AthenaOnline have partnered to put relevant governance information into the hands of directors...literally. The world's first ever video podcast on board governance topics covers recent regulatory, accounting and liability matters, issues related to compensation, shareholder relations, and corporate social responsibility and trends to expect in the future.
Watson Wyatt Worldwide announced today that Kevin Meehan has been appointed to the position of U.S. Region manager."Kevin brings extensive client relationship and management experience tothis critically important role," said John Haley, president and CEO ofWatson Wyatt.
PAREXEL International Turns to Kenexa for Employment Process Outsourcing ServicesRapid Implementation, Deep Domain Knowledge and Single-Source Accountability Cited in PAREXEL´s Decision
Diversity Training Organization Announces New Workshop Targeting the Legacy of Slavery and Race RelaMANUFACTURING INSTITUTE CONGRADULATES GREATER KANSAS CITY REGIONDREAM IT. DO IT. CAMPAIGN HELPS SPUR $15 MILLION WIRED GRANT
Free Webinar on Workplace Wellness - Strengthening your Organization Through Wellness OfferingsIn a free Xtalks webinar on Wednesday, February 8, 2006, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. E.S.T, Dr. Pamella Thomas Director Wellness and Health Promotion at Lockheed Martin will provide insight into the financial impact of low health literacy within an organization and how it leads to the increased cost of health care. There is still time to register for free at: http://www.xtalks.com/WorkplaceWellness.ashx.
HRToolbox, Inc. Offers Services To Help Clients Bridge Resource UncertaintyLeading Global Workforce Solution Launches Gap Services Offering to Assist Clients with Key Global HR Challenges
It's Safe-It's Fast-It's Orange!One of the nation´s most reputable employment screening firms creates new name and new services.
Resume Mirror has validated the integration of EAM with Oracle ® iRecruitment, part of the Oracle E-Business SuiteWith this integration, Resume Mirror now offers Oracle ® iRecruitment users a seamless method of extracting resume data received from any source and inputting it into the Oracle candidate management system for further processing and on-going management. Resume Mirror is a Certified Partner in the Oracle PartnerNetwork.
UnumProvident Announces Election of michael passarella to boardMr. Passarella has more than 40 years experience in the professional and financial services industry, having served as a managing partner and global audit leader of the securities industry practice at PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP until his retirement in 2002. He is currently a director and member of the Audit Committee of Archipelago Holdings Inc., which recently entered into a definitive merger agreement with the New York Stock Exchange.
Analyst Firm Positions Kronos ® in the Leaders Quadrant for U.S. Midmarket HRMSMagic Quadrant report positions Kronos in the Leaders quadrant based on ability to execute and completeness of vision
New Study Shows Training Executives Strongly Believe Interpersonal Effectiveness Training (IET) WorksExecutives cite IET's impact on work relationships, conflict management, retention
Anthony S. Barth Named President and CEOof Delta Dental Affiliate CompaniesAnthony S. Barth, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Delta Dental of California, Pennsylvania and its affiliates was named president and CEO of two affiliated companies, Delta Dental Insurance Company and PMI Dental Health Plan.
TalentHook Helps Employers Comply with New "Internet Applicant" RegulationInternet recruiting tool develops free reporting system to meet upcoming OFCCP requirement.
Ed Gadowski, Media RelationsBuck ConsultantsDonna Sontag Grummich has joined Buck Consultants' Cincinnati office as Principal in the Communication practice.
Upcoming Webinar Demonstrates How managefactor Self-Service Functionality Helps Leverage HRMS Systems Such as ADP Enterprise HRMSThe webinar, entitled "Maximizing The Self-Service Potential Of Your ADP Enterprise HRMS: Achieving Rapid ROI With Employee and Manager Self-Service" will be presented live on Wednesday, February 15, beginning at 12:00 pm CST.
Hay Group adds wisdom and experience to its Chicago office: Rod Fralicx rejoins as General ManagerIn this role, Rod will oversee all Chicago office consulting operations. He will also consult to help design and implement HR solutions that enhance clients´ individual and organizational effectiveness.
Incentone Announces Addition of MGM-Grand as Exclusive New ClientLas Vegas Casino & Resort Operator designates IncentOne´s EMPLOYEE POWER
TM Wellness solution to drive employee participation for its corporate wellness program
BEHAVORIAL HEALTH INTERVENTION NEEDED TO BREAK LINK BETWEEN EMOTIONAL EATING AND OBESITYThere´s no doubt that obesity is a global epidemic and a health priority. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that obesity contributed to roughly 400,000 deaths in 2004 (a 33 percent jump from 1990) and contributes as much as $93 million to the nation´s yearly medical bill.
Virtualization' methods slash IT costs, optimize infrastructure IBM program highlights techniques for simplification, flexible information access
Rideau Helps Employee Recognition to Take Off at BoeingAerospace giant to provide Rideau incentive management programs to 150,000 global employees.
Changing The Employee Mindset From Entitlement to Engagement: It Can Be Done!New Guide Features Tips To Motivate Workers To Make Critical Benefits Decisions
Health Coaching Lowers Employer Medical Costs, Propels Leade Health to Strong GrowthLeade Health, a disease prevention company, expanded its full-time staff by more than 20 percent in 2005 and anticipates 100 percent employee growth in 2006, officials announced today.
Mitel Calls on Saba to Facilitate Sales with Global Training InfrastructureSaba Learning Suite Lowers Administrative Costs and Stimulates Increase in e-Learning Worldwide
TheLadders.com Quarterly Executive Employment Outlook Survey: Executive Optimism on the RiseYet, Despite Positive Outlook Majority in this Category See Their Job Search Taking Up to Six Months
Dr. Noel Tichy to Present Human Capital Institute Webcast on February 22In his presentation, "Judgment: The Essence of Leadership." Dr. Tichy will explore a key and often misunderstood leadership trait. The webcast is complimentary and part of HCI's ongoing Masters Series.
ACUITY, CXTEC, J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY, FOUR SEASONS HOTELS AND QUIKTRIP-ALL NAMED GREAT PLACE TO WORK ® AWARD RECIPIENTSTO BE HONORED AT THE GREAT PLACE TO WORK ® CONFERENCEBoston, MA April 5-7, 2006