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JobApp Network’s Solution Now Fully Bilingual
Company’s innovative web and phone portals for hourly hiring now available in English & Spanish

Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces a New Paradigm in Learning and Talent Management
Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces a New Paradigm in Learning and Talent Management with their Winter 2008 Release MyTeam from Cornerstone provides one centralized, highly graphical view of all talent activity to engage and empower your workforce

"Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."
LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."

New Jersey Organizations Search for Employees in 2007
The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.5 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - New Jersey survey of 141 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 10.2 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 15 percent.

GeoLearning Tops List of Largest Learning Outsourcing Providers
GeoLearning #1 on HR Outsourcing Today's List of the Largest Learning Outsourcing Providers

TOPUSAJOBS.COM, THE FIRST COST-PER-CLICK JOB BOARD, CELEBRATES ITS 6TH YEAR IN OPERATION
TopUSAJobs.com continues its exponential growth since its launch in February 2003. Traffic and revenues for the last 12 months more than doubled over the previous year. After five years of ongoing success, TopUSAJobs lists over 1.4 million jobs.

CEOs at Best Performing Companies Receive Long-Term Incentive Payouts Substantially Above Target
CEOs at Best-Performing Companies Receive Long-Term Incentive Payouts Substantially Above Target, Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds

MassMutual Issues Corporate Responsibility Report
Report cites corporate responsibility as an integral part of business strategy

Study of Corporate-Sponsored Eldercare Finds GCM Programs Improve Presenteeism of Working Caregivers
LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."

Pennsylvania Organizations Search for Employees in 2007
The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.2 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Pennsylvania survey of 320 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 11 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 16.2 percent.

Momentum Announces Partnership With eQuest
Integrated solution leverages RPO expertise and leading job-posting technologies to improve recruiting efficiencies for clients

Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Organizations Search for Employees in 2007
The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.3 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Mid-South survey of 198 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 14 percent for all industries in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, while total turnover is 20.5 percent.

PeopleCube To Host User Conferences For Resource Scheduler and Scheduler Plus Customers
Sessions Focus on Leveraging New Workplace Management, Office Hoteling and Corporate Sustainability Functionality to Reduce Real Estate Costs and Energy Consumption

Few Employers Addressing Workplace Stress, Watson Wyatt Surveys Find
Workplace stress is the most frequently cited reason U.S. employees consider leaving their jobs. While employers acknowledge that stress is affecting business performance, few are taking steps to address it, according to two surveys by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.

Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Maryland and Virginia
Both organizations and employees in Maryland and Virginia are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Maryland/Virginia survey, 72.2 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.6 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.

$1.2 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED DRUG PREVENTION COALITIONS
DFC MENTORING GRANTS TO FUND 15 DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES

UnicornHRO® Partners with AdminiStrategia, Announces Mexican Payroll Solution
Partnership with Mexico City administrative and accounting services provider results in one stop shop for companies’ HR and payroll needs

Workscape Names Tony Marzulli as Chief Marketing Officer
Strategic Additions to Management Team Designed to Support Company’s Next Level of Growth

Insala Launches Hi-Impact Mentoring® Empowering Organizations to Deliver Effective Mentoring Process
Insala, a leading global provider of talent management software, announces the launch of Hi-Impact Mentoring®. Created from detailed training programs for mentors, mentees and managers, Hi-Impact Mentoring® is a software module within the Insala Solution Suite that delivers an entire mentoring process and methodology supporting unique organizational initiatives.

HRchitect Announces Third Annual Texas Talent Management & HR Systems Regional Expo
HR and technology professionals throughout the southwest will gather to network and participate in the region’s largest HR technology event of the year to be held in Texas on March 6, 2008.

Institutional plans post negative fourth-quarter returns but annual 2007 returns remain positive
All equity asset classes decline with the exception of emerging markets

URAC launches online decision support tool to ease housing, care transitions
Senior Housing Locator® available free on URAC portals for consumers, health care management organizations, employers and policy makers

CareerDoor Inc. announces the Province of New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat
CareerDoor Inc. announces the Province of New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat as a major regional sponsor of its Technology & Technology Sales Career Fair to be held in Toronto at the Downtown Marriott Hotel, February 19th., and 20th., 2008.

Increased Spending Pressure Could Hurt Endowment Returns
As pressure mounts for universities toincrease endowment spending, experts at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leadingglobal consulting firm, warn investment returns could suffer asuniversities look for more predictable annual returns.

Valtera Teams with Crain’s Chicago Business to Identify the “Best Places to Work in Chicago”
Crain’s selects Valtera as research partner to measure employee engagement across Chicago-area companies

MicroTek opens remodeled computer classroom rental facility in Los Angeles
MicroTek, a leader in global learning solutions, announces the opening of the remodeled Los Angeles computer classroom training facility. The new facility is located at 222 N Sepulveda Blvd, in El Segundo.

TempWorks Software to be a Gold Sponsor at the SI Executive Forum Conference
TempWorks Software will be a Gold-Level Sponsor at the highly-regarded annual Executive Forum staffing conference, hosted by Staffing Industry Analysts.

Forum for People Performance Management & Measurement at Northwestern University
Announces 2008 Board of Trustees; Reflects on 2007 Accomplishments

PETER WOMERSLEY APPOINTED JWT INSIDE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL
JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, has appointed Peter Womersley as International President of JWT INSIDE, responsible for overseeing operations in all offices outside of North America.

Select International Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2007
Select International Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2007, Prepares for Expansion in 2008 Ongoing Success Contrasts with Economic Uncertainty Across the Nation

Cornerstone for Healthcare™ Selected as a 2008 SIIA CODiE Award Finalist
Cornerstone OnDemand Helps Healthcare Professionals Manage and Develop Their People; Comply With Joint Commission Standards

Southwest Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Both organizations and employees in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada are facing high costs for health insurance.

Colorado and Utah Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Both organizations and employees in Colorado and Utah are facing high costs for health insurance.

When Employees Blow the Whistle
Whistleblowers are those employees who point or a wrongdoing or illegal conduct in a company. They are the ones strong enough to stand up and protect fellow co-workers... but who is protecting them? M. Lee Smith Publishers explains your responsibility to protect the whistleblower.

Cytiva Announces SonicOnboard 2
New Employee Onboarding Portal Puts SonicRecruit’s Onboarding Process Online

Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Pacific Northwest
Both organizations and employees in Oregon, Washington and Idaho are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Pacific Northwest survey, 62.5 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.

LatPro Wins Third Consecutive WEDDLE’s User’s Choice Award
LatPro.com is the only diversity job site to appear on the 2008 list of the Internet’s top 30 job boards as determined by over 55,000 participating jobseekers, recruiters and employers.

Texas Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Both organizations and employees in Texas are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Texas survey, 69.5 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 66.2 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.

BPO Management Services Wins New Contract From Designed Metal Connections
BPO Management Services Wins New Contract From Designed Metal Connections for Human Resources Outsourcing Software

Softscape Captures High Ratings in Talent Management Suites Study
Bersin & Associates' Study Awards Softscape Four out of Four Stars for Experience and Product Strength

Answerthink Receives 2007 “Achievement of Plan” Partner of the Year Award from SAP America
Answerthink Recognized as a Top Revenue-Producing SME Partner in the U.S. and Its Account Executive Named Overall Top Performer in U.S. Sales and Customer Achievement

Equity markets post losses for fourth quarter, Mercer reports
Growth indexes post gains for 2007 while value records a yearly loss

Industry’s First Complete Wage and Hour Compliance Training Defuses Ticking Time Bomb
ELT Course Shows Even “Super Workers” Who Volunteer Time Put Companies At Risk For Class Action Lawsuit.

The Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative - 600 Word Review
The Secret Language of Leadership shows leaders how they can hold people’s attention, stimulate desire, and support messages with reason by learning the principles of leadership communication. Find out more. Read this review.

The Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative - 300 Word Review
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The Secret Language of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire Action Through Narrative
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Executive Coaching for Results - 600 Word Review
Executive Coaching for Results is a comprehensive guide to strategically employing coaching to maximize development of talent and link the impact of coaching to bottom-line results. Find out more. Read this review.

Executive Coaching for Results - 300 Word Review
Executive Coaching for Results is a comprehensive guide to strategically employing coaching to maximize development of talent and link the impact of coaching to bottom-line results. Find out more. Read this review.

Executive Coaching for Results: The Definitive Guide to Developing Organizational Leaders
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Tackling Tough Hiring Questions
Bridgestar shares some insight into recruiting trends.

How To Adjust Your Job-Search Strategy Amid Higher Unemployment & More Competition
Job seekers are finding the search for employment more complicated than in the past.

Leadership Brand: Training Design and Methods
David Ulrich and Norm Smallwood share an excerpt from Leadership Brand: Developing Customer-Focused Leaders to Drive Performance and Build Lasting Value about training with impact.

How the Rise of SaaS Relates to SOX, SAS 70 and Your Legal Contracts
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is creating some dilemmas in the corporate world. Many organizations are concerned about the legal and security issues when company data is sitting outside the firewall. Amanda Finch explains.

Take a Strategic Approach to Work-Force Management with Empowered Delegation
Losing experienced staff spells trouble for any organization. What was once a comfortable situation has now turned into a possible delegation problem. Info-Tech shares more.

Travel Security and Safety Concerns Don't Translate Into Reduction in Incentive Travel Programs
It seems it takes more than security issues and safety concerns to stop incentive travel both domestically and internationally. The Incentive Research Foundation shares their findings.

Moose on the Table: Running on Empty
How 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 first chapter from his new book, Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.

Ask the Coach – Issue 55: How To Manage Conflict Within Teams
Managing conflict within groups and teams is a common challenge for managers in all areas. Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching about how to effectively handle the conflict that arises in group settings.

Banning Camera Phones in the Workplace
Cell phone cameras at the office are making some employers nervous - to the point that they are banning the devices from the workplace. Don Phin has more.

New I-9 Makes Changes in Permissible Documentation
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided a list of frequently asked questions about the I-9. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.

Distraction-Free Work
The sounds of a busy office and talkative co-workers can mean a drop in productivity. After all,who can really work under those conditions? Fear not, there might be a way to deflect the distractions, Jackie Messersmith explains

Are You Prepared for This Generation? And The Next?
HR professionals understand what it's like to be overwhelmed by paper-laden processes. But is the manual process really the most efficient way to do business? Art Brooks explains why HR professionals need to look at alternative ways to carry out business.

Corporate Pension Plans Are Being Reevaluated
Retirement benefits are redesigned for today’s retirees, but can employer programs support long-term financial security? The Conference Board shares their study.

IncentOne builds more client flexibility, employee choices into its health incentive solutions
Leader in integrated incentive solutions enhances health and productivity options

Increased Spending Pressure Could Hurt Endowment Returns
As pressure mounts for universities toincrease endowment spending, experts at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leadingglobal consulting firm, warn investment returns could suffer asuniversities look for more predictable annual returns.

PLATEAU NAMED A LEADER IN ENTERPRISE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SUITES BY INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FIRM
Company Announces that it has Scored Talent Management Hat-Trick as the First and Only Talent Management Provider to be Rated a Leader in Learning, Performance, and Integrated Performance and Compensation

Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in New England
Both organizations and employees in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New England survey, 60 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 91.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.

GroupLink Launches Online Dental Rating System
Comprehensive System Lets Producers Create Custom Proposals in Minutes

Workers Cite Biggest Productivity Barriers in LifeCare® Poll
Asked to name the single biggest barrier to on-the-job productivity last year, the majority of workers cite being "overloaded," according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.

New Brunswick hospital helps employees be well
This Valentine’s Day, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation in Saint John, N.B., will give its 5,000 employees the chance to find out just how healthy they are and how best to stay healthy.

New Jersey Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Both organizations and employees in New Jersey are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New Jersey survey, 50 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 94.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.

AIRS releases complimentary 2008 Job Board Directory
AIRS has released the fourth annual Job Board & Recruiting Technology Directory. The Directory provides a compilation of information on general, niche and specialty job boards, applicant tracking solutions and cross-posting tools. Your complimentary issue is now available – simply click here - http://www.airsdirectory.com/mc/forms_jobboard.guid

William Wolfe Joins LifeCare® as Vice President of Operations
LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that William Wolfe has joined the company as vice president of operations, responsible for overseeing the organization's award-winning Call Center and for leading the company's efforts in service delivery, quality assurance, and network development and logistics. In addition, Mr. Wolfe will lead the upcoming launch of LifeCare's Benefits Communication service, which will offer members and employees at client organizations a single point of contact and expertise for all of their benefits (medical, dental, vision, work/life, wellness, etc.).

JOBSINLOGISTICS.COM WINS 2008 WEDDLE’S USER’S CHOICE AWARD FOR BEST JOB BOARD
Job site receives prestigious award, based on feedback from HR professionals, job seekers and recruiters

Halogen Announces Record Year
Company Solidifies Leadership Position, Secures Strategic Wins Over Competition

Pennsylvania Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Both organizations and employees in Pennsylvania are facing high costs for health insurance.

HRsmart South Africa Exceeds Debut Year Growth Expectations
HRsmart, a leading provider of integrated talent management technology solutions, announces impressive growth at its South African subsidiary, HRsmart Africa. Executives in Africa attribute the growth to HRsmart’s ability to tailor the solution to market needs, the application’s reliability, local premium support and their integrated approach to Talent Management, a growing need within the South African market.

Are you practicing career-hedging?
Are you practicing career-hedging? The jittery job market presents challenges (and opportunities!) for those looking to advance or just “nest” says on-line recruiter WallStJobs.com. But prepare an “axe-tion” list just to be sure, advises career expert.

WILSON LEARNING EUROPA EXPANDS FOOTPRINT WITH NEW DISTRIBUTORSHIPS IN THE GULF AND MIDDLE EAST
Wilson Learning Europa, pan-European arm of Human Performance Improvement provider Wilson Learning Worldwide, has formally expanded its operations into the Gulf and Middle Eastern region through new distributorship operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait and the South East Mediterranean.

Job Seekers Less Optimistic in February than in January or December
Although 65 percent of college students and recent graduates believe that it would take them three or fewer months to find a job if they were to start looking for a new job today, their optimism is not quite as strong as it was in January when 69 percent expected to find a new job within three months or in December when 72 percent expected to find a new job within three months. Job Seekers Less Optimistic in February than in January or December: Results of CollegeRecruiter.com Job Seeker Confidence Index for February 2008

Brandon Conroy Joins Buck Consultants as Director
Brandon Conroy has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Pittsburgh office.

How to Manage Employees Who Manage
How many of the employees whom you manage are responsible for managing others? And how do you guide them? Bruce Tulgan explains.

Who’s Watching the Watchlists?
As a result of increasing regulatory pressure, enterprises are put in the position of ensuring they aren’t doing business with terrorists. Whether the end result is to ensure that terrorists aren’t being supplied through product sales, funded through investment activities, or protected through money laundering, the requirements are broad. Info-Tech investigates.

Make Sure Your Temp Agency Does Its Job
Do you have any doubts about how your temp agency is performing? Don Phin has some advice.

TGI … TUESDAY? Second Day of the Week Remains Most Productive
What is the most productive day of the week for you? A recent Accountemps survey's results may surprise you.

Learn How to Employ Enterprise Workforce Management Solutionsto Eliminate Compliance Risk
Failing to comply with labor-related legislation these days can cost companies millions of dollars in penalties and fines. Examples abound of companies named in class-action lawsuits related to violations of federal or state wage and employment laws.

Workscape Announces General Availability of Compensation Planner and Performance Manager 6.3
New versions drive tighter integration with ERPs such as SAP, Oracle/PeopleSoft and Lawson by offering Workscape SmartSync for Dynamic Data Updates

ExcellerateHRO Leaders Named to HRO Today Superstar List
Michael Caruso, Kathryn Kelly Honored for Outstanding Contributions, Leadership and Track Record of Innovation in HR Outsourcing Industry

MassMutual Demonstrates Commitment to Advisors with New Elite Advisor Program
MassMutual Demonstrates Commitment to Retirement Advisors with New Elite Advisor Program

People Acumen
Selecting the right people and motivating them is an important leadership trait. Those who do it effectively lift the organization and themselves to new heights. Ram Charan explains.

The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed In Every Business and Social Encounter - 600 Word Review
The Power of Body Language explains the miracles of the brain’s natural communication system, providing principles and techniques for consciously reading nonverbal signals so as to know what others really think. Find out more. Read this review!

The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed In Every Business and Social Encounter - 300 Word Review
The Power of Body Language explains the miracles of the brain’s natural communication system, providing principles and techniques for consciously reading nonverbal signals so as to know what others really think. Find out more. Read this review!

The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed In Every Business and Social Encounter
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Management In Real Life: Top Communications
Communicating with employees may require one thing.... lightening up. Kevin Herring explains.

Don't Overlook the Value of Common Experiences as Illustrations
What's the best way to get your message through to employees? Dianna Booher has an answer.

Employees Grow Restive, Says Global Survey
Stay or go... employees share how they feel about their current employment. BlessingWhite shares some of their survey results.

The Most Outrageous, Offensive and Illegal Interview Questions
DDI/Monster Survey reveals Job Seekers and Hiring Managers share bizarre interview experiences.

Employee Notice Periods Around the World
Employees in the US, Mexico, Hong Kong, Ireland, Singapore and the UK have shortest statutory notice period for leaving employment. Mercer shares it's latest study.

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