Companies Continue Move Toward Selective Outsourcing Approach, Watson WyattEmployers continue to take a selective
approach to outsourcing their HR technology and functions rather than
relying exclusively on a single provider, according to Watson Wyatt, a
leading global consulting firm.
Callidus Software Drives Sales Performance Management MarketCallidus Software Drives Sales Performance Management Market – Innovative Solutions Benefit Companies of All Sizes
POOR SALES MANAGEMENT COSTS UK MID-SIZE BUSINESSES OVER £65 BILLION IN LOST REVENUEOn-Demand Solutions Make Benefits of Sales Automation Affordable to SME’s
Vodafone New Zealand Selects Callidus TrueComp Suite to Manage Its Incentive Compensation ProgramsCallidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced that Vodafone New Zealand, a subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc (NYSE: VOD), has selected the Callidus TrueComp® suite of software solutions to manage sales performance and incentive compensation programs for its 2,000 sales personnel, dealers and agents in New Zealand.
CALLIDUS SOFTWARE HOSTS EXCLUSIVE PODCAST ON ITS WEBSITE, FEATURING LEADING ANALYST FIRM Featured Analyst Guest Speaker Discusses the SPM Market and Examines Growing Trend to Implement SPM Solutions in Today’s Competitive Economy
SALES COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT WEBINAR OFFERED VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND SURVEY RESULTSParticipants Emphasized Importance of Connecting Strategic Objectives with Compensation Plans
Tracking Test Results Might Be A Big Hassle, But Not For QuizCreator Users AnymoreQuiz Management System Helps All Users Easily Collect, Analyze and Manage Test Results for Online Assessments
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in IllinoisThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer. Despite medical coverage cuts, the 2008 Compensation Data – Illinois survey reported nearly all Illinois employers offer prescription drug coverage as part of their medical plan.
Talent Technology Announces Oracle® iRecruitment Connector Version 2.0 for Resume Mirror™ Resume Parsing and Extraction software integrates seamlessly with Oracle HCM platform to boost productivity for recruiters and hiring managers
2008 “50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work For” winnersToday Great Place to Work® Institute revealed the winners of the 2008 “50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work For” competition with Dixon Schwabl, a marketing and advertising firm from Victor, NY and Ultimate Software, a workforce management software solution from Weston, FL, taking home the coveted #1 spots on the small and medium lists, respectively.
CORT is Nation's Largest Touring Service ProviderApartment Communities Reap Benefits of CORT’s Relationships with Corporate America to Bring Relocating Employees to Their Doors
Hodes iQ and Halogen Software Partner to Deliver End-to-End Talent Management SolutionsJoint customers benefit from best-in-class offerings for recruitment,
performance and compensation management, succession planning and
learning management
Adicio Launches New Hampshire Job NetworkAdicio announced today the launch of its New Hampshire Network, an alliance of job postings from the web sites of local and community media companies across the state of New Hampshire.
HRsmart Announces Next Generation Collaboration Tools within its Talent Management SuiteProvides Greater Organizational Transparency and Collective Intelligence
EmploymentGuide.com Integrates Online Recruiting Services with myStaffingPro ATSCombined solution will provide clients a streamlined, high-quality hiring process
Biddle Consulting Group releases new pre-employment testing software, C4Created for the high-stress 911 call-taker environment, CritiCall has now been adapted for use in commercial call centers.
New Buyers’ Report Examines 2008 Purchasing Trends of HR ExecutivesAnnual survey from HRmarketer.com offers fresh insights to help HR vendors reach decision makers
Minnesota and Wisconsin Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008Although most Minnesota and Wisconsin organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Minnesota/Wisconsin annual survey of 147 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.6 percent for all plan types.
iCIMS Positioned in the Challengers Quadrant in Industry Analyst Firm’s 2008 Report iCIMS Positioned in the Challengers Quadrant in Industry Analyst Firm’s 2008 Report for E-Recruitment Software
HRchitect Awarded As One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Collin County, Texas HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced today they are a recent winner of the 2008 Comerica Bank Collin 60 award.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in Iowa and NebraskaThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer.
The Learning Key, Inc. and Partnering for Change are Offering Organizational Development WorkshopsDon't miss this opportunity that provides methods to track behavior changes in ingenious, innovative, and imaginative ways.
Abso® and Reliant Live Partner to Help HR Teams Work Smarter Abso®, a leading provider of integrated talent management solutions, and Reliant Live, an innovator of online assessments and learning environments, have partnered to help HR teams maximize their organizations' talent. Reliant Skills testing are now fully integrated into Abso Talent EditionTM, helping HR evaluate candidates and existing employees, all while helping manage workload more efficiently.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in OhioThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer.
WONDERLIC NAMED OFFICIAL SURVEY PROVIDER OF 2008 CAREER COLLEGE ASSOCIATION (CCA) ANNUAL CONVENTIONCareer College Association (CCA) announced Wonderlic, Inc has been named the official survey provide for the 2008 Annual Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 25th – June 27th.
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Expands in Asia Pacific RegionPatersons HR and Payroll Solutions Expands in Asia Pacific Region; Opens New Offices in Shanghai
Rapidly Growing Provider of Global HR and Payroll Solutions Continues Expansion to Support Increasing Market Demand
nowHIRE E-Verify Program Ensures I-9 Compliance, Streamlines Hiring ProcessesWeb-based system easily verifies workers, increases automation, employer protection against non-compliance
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESSSurvey: CFOs Cite Heavy Workloads as Greatest Workplace Concern
LEADERSHIP SUCCESS IN CHINA: CONQUERING AN UNKNOWN TERRITORYNew book guides expatriate managers on their most challenging assignment yet
Workscape Names John Miele Vice President of Service OperationsEscalating Demand for Workscape’s Outsourced Benefits Administration Offerings Drives Further Expansion of Executive Team-
APS – SmartSearch Enhances Outlook Integration with One-Click Import of Email ContentNew Outlook toolbar functionality features instant import of resumes, notes, and creation of new records from inbound emails.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in United StatesThe preliminary Compensation Data 2008 survey results found co-pay costs have increased for non-formulary and formulary drugs since 2006.
SurePayroll Named to Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForNational Association for Business Resources honors SurePayroll as a great place to work.
ChicagoJobs.com Launches Inaugural Virtual Networking Career Event ChicagoJobs.com, the premier local job board throughout the Chicagoland area, is thrilled to present ChicagoJobs.com LIVE!: A Virtual Networking Career Event.
Company's Cost Rating Exposes Fair Price for Services for Over 2 Million Healthcare ProvidersUpstart healthcare technology company change:healthcare today re-launched its consumer cost ratings tool - called a Medstimate rating - which profiles the amount that healthcare providers nationwide accept as negotiated prices for their services, yanking the covers off the medical world and exposing fair pricing for consumer-driven healthcare (CDHC) in the process.
Innovative Local Government Council Embraces Corporate Internet Video to Address Skills ShortageWith traditional media struggling to capture the attention of the You-Tube Y generation, Sutherland Shire Council recently hired professional corporate video producers Ridge Films to develop a promotional web-video to attract new staff.
RPO Group Case Study Highlights Success of New Outsourced Recruitment ProcessThe recruitment strategies and talent management expertise of RPO Group and a re-vamped recruitment process deliver double-digit reductions in staff turnover and a spike in productivity at BRW Fast 100 company BCI Group. This practical case study is packed with real-world recruitment strategies that will work for anyone.
Zywave, announced today that it has partnered with LifeStrive Wellness Consultants, LLCZywave, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today that it has partnered with LifeStrive Wellness Consultants, LLC, a Phoenix, AZ-based health risk assessment and disease management program.
TRACOM Group Announces Expanded Language Capabilities for Social Style ModelNew expanded language capabilities offer a one-stop shop for global interpersonal skills training.
Disaboom Offers Jobs to Social Network Community Members Premiere Online Community for people living with or touched by disability employs Disaboom Community Members in newly launched sales force. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 67 percent of people with disabilities are unemployed, making them the largest unemployed population in America. To create employment opportunities for this population, Disaboom, the largest online community designed for people touched by disabilities, has taken a unique step by hiring its own online community members.
Moving Services Company Teams Up With Luxury Real Estate MarketSimple Living, Inc. partners with luxury rental and condominium properties to deliver luxury moving services to busy professionals
Tracking Test Results Might Be A Big Hassle, But Not For QuizCreator Users AnymoreQuiz Management System Helps All Users Easily Collect, Analyze and Manage Test Results for Online Assessments.
Tracking Test Results Might Be A Big Hassle, But Not For QuizCreator Users AnymoreQuiz Management System Helps All Users Easily Collect, Analyze and Manage Test Results for Online Assessments.
Tracking Test Results Might Be A Big Hassle, But Not For QuizCreator Users AnymoreQuiz Management System Helps All Users Easily Collect, Analyze and Manage Test Results for Online Assessments.
Genuity Group Introduces EquivaMeds® Revolutionary Consumer Advocacy Service will Help Give Americans Relief from High Prescription Drug Costs
MyCredentials Offers Free Membership Starter Plan, Career Change OpportunityFor those looking for a career change this new pricing plan from MyCredentials' will assist them in their efforts to find a job
"The Kiss of Death to Small Employers" Given the pending presidential election, employer defense attorney, Clifton Smith, comments on the Employee Free Choice Act, its likely passage if Democrats retake the White House, and its immediate, adverse, economic effects upon small employers.
Organizations That Outsource Training Administration Get More Out of Their Learning Management Organizations That Outsource Training Administration Get More Out of Their Learning Management Systems
Research by Expertus and Training Industry, Inc. also indicates that companies that integrate their LMS with other systems also get more out of Their LMS.
Softscape Helps The Global Fund Enhance Delivery ofHealth Programs WorldwideInnovative HR Solution Allows The Global Fund to Encourage, Recognize, and Reward Staff Performance More Effectively
TAC Worldwide Taps SkillSurvey for Reference ChecksStaffing Leader to Implement Award-WinningTAC Worldwide, a leading provider of IT, engineering and technical talent and workforce solutions, and SkillSurvey, the innovator of online reference checking solutions, announced that TAC will implement SkillSurvey’s Pre-Hire 360(TM) reference checking service as a standard component of the TAC candidate qualification process.
Illinois Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008Although most Illinois organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008
Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces Innovations in Succession and Certification Management Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces Innovations in Succession and Certification Management with Spring 2008 ReleaseStrategic talent pooling; enhanced certification management for better compliance; self-service tools to empower organizations to engage their workforce
Growing, 4,000-Employee Ultimate Software Intersourcing Customer Achieves Savings and Efficiencies Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that ACE Cash Express, Inc. has cut costs and improved efficiencies with UltiPro.
You hired your worst employees. They quit or you fire them, often in less than 120 days.This practice creates a significant negative effect on the bottom line, associate morale and the company’s brand image.
Missouri Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Missouri annual survey of 336 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.52 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.55 percent in 2009.
$37 billion - US and UK businesses count the cost of employee misunderstanding First time cost of employee misunderstanding has been researched
On average businesses are losing a staggering $62 million (£31 million) per year through employee misunderstandin
Workscape Names John Miele Vice President of Service OperationsEscalating Demand for Workscape’s Outsourced Benefits Administration Offerings Drives Further Expansion of Executive Team
SkillSoft and EMC Collaborate to Deliver New Storage Technology Foundation Curriculum 12 New Online Courses Enable Users to Receive EMC Proven Professional Storage Technologist Associate (EMCPA) Certification
SkillSoft and EMC Collaborate to Deliver New Storage Technology Foundation Curriculum 12 New Online Courses Enable Users to Receive EMC Proven Professional Storage Technologist Associate (EMCPA) Certification
CollegeGrad.com Names Top 500 Entry Level Employers for 2008College Grad Hiring Up 12.9% In 2008
Pensions Outperformed 401(k) Plans During Last Bull Market, Watson WyattRates of return for defined benefit (DB)
pension plans outpaced those for employee-directed 401(k) plans during the
most recent bull market from 2003 to 2006, according to an analysis by
Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
GeoLearning Recognizes Customer Achievements at the 2008 Summit on Learning & PerformanceLearning leaders from Medical Staffing Network, Adecco Group North America,
AMC Theatres, Wells Fargo and Sales Performance International recognized in five Customer Excellence Award categories.
MassMutual Promotes Bob Casale to Senior Vice PresidentMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today that Bob Casale, deputy chief information officer, has been promoted to senior vice president.
Alcoa Recognized as World-Class Performer in IT and Finance by The Hackett GroupAlcoa, Inc. (NYSE: AA) has been recognized as a world-class performer in finance and IT by The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) a global strategic advisory firm.
Zywave, announced today that it has partnered with LifeStrive Wellness ConsultantsZywave, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today that it has partnered with LifeStrive Wellness Consultants, LLC, a Phoenix, AZ-based health risk assessment and disease management program.
SHL APPOINTS CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER SHL, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions, has appointed David Leigh as Chief Commercial Officer. In this capacity, Leigh will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s ambitious expansion plans.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in IndianaThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer. Despite medical coverage cuts, the 2008 Compensation Data – Indiana survey reported nearly all Indiana employers offer prescription drug coverage as part of their medical plan. The survey also found co-pay costs have increased for non-formulary and formulary drugs since 2006.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in MichiganThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in United StatesThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer. Despite medical coverage cuts, the preliminary Compensation Data 2008 survey results reported nearly all U.S. employers offer prescription drug coverage as part of their medical plan. The survey also found co-pay costs have increased for non-formulary and formulary drugs since 2006.
Employment Podcast: Having Trouble Dealing With Your Boss - Your Job - Your Life?In today's job market, successful career management requires a "well-planned, strategic approach." In a new career development podcast on Total Picture Radio, Julie Jansen describes real-world methods for achieving work and life goals.
Lois Melbourne, Business Leader and Aquire CEO, Earns Certification as a Global ProfessionalAquire, the leader in visual workforce planning and management solutions, today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Lois Melbourne recently became one of an elite group of human resources professionals from around the world who are GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) certified.
SuccessFactors Offers Simultaneous On-Demand Product Updates in 22 LanguagesSuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFSF), the global leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, today announced that it has made available a number of international enhancements to support simultaneous product updates of its monthly releases in 22 languages.
HealthCareSource HR hires Peter Segall as CEOPositions itself for continued growth and market leadership.
eLearners.com Launches Mini-Guide to Online Nursing Degrees For National Nursing Assistants WeekIn time for National Nursing Assistants Week, which runs from June 12-18, eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics that connects prospective students with online learning providers, has launched a "Mini-Guide to Online Nursing Degrees" to provide information about what a career in nursing involves and how to pursue this profession online.
Lois Melbourne, Business Leader and Aquire CEO, Earns Certification as a Global Professional in HRAquire, the leader in visual workforce planning and management solutions, today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Lois Melbourne recently became one of an elite group of human resources professionals from around the world who are GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) certified.
Perforce Software on SD Times Top 100 Names in Software DevelopmentPerforce recognized for innovation and leadership in Application Life-Cycle Management
SumTotal Systems Talent Development and Mobile Learning Take Center Stage at TBCON 2008Innovation in Anytime, Anywhere Learning
GeoLearning Wins "Best New Computer Software Product" GeoLearning's GeoMaestro 5 Series recognized for excellence at the 2008 American Business Awards.
Ultimate Software development team recognized for excellence with American Business AwardUltimate Software’s Development Team Wins First Place in 2008 American Business Awards
Emportal HRMS Becomes First Commercially Available HR SaaS Solution to Leverage Power of Microsoft Popular Ribbon User Interface Engages Users, Reduces Training Requirements and Fast-Tracks Return on Investment
Ohio Healthcare Providers Alleviate Prescription Costs By Taking the Problem In-HouseThe cost of prescription co-pays continues to rise across the country, particularly for non-formulary and formulary drugs.
Kentucky Healthcare Providers Alleviate Prescription Costs By Taking the Problem In-HouseThe cost of prescription co-pays continues to rise across the country, particularly for non-formulary and formulary drugs. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Kentucky found healthcare employees are faced with similar costs to those found in other industries. However, access to in-house pharmacies can alleviate rising prescription costs for these employees.
Certification Workshop Helps Human Resource Professionals Use Pre-Employment Personality TestsHuman Resource professionals, coaches, and consultants who wish to use personality tests for pre-employment and developmental applications can become certified on the well regarded tests from Hogan Assessment Systems on September 12, 2008 in Westbrook, Connecticut. Industrial/organizational psychologist Paul M. Connolly, Ph.D., will offer the professional certification workshop on the Hogan Personality Inventory and other Hogan tests. Connolly has taught the workshops for eight years and uses Hogan tests with an extensive worldwide clientele. He is president of Performance Programs, Inc., an authorized distributor and training provider for Hogan Assessment Systems.
North American Global NeuroLeadership Summit Announces New Speaker The North American Global NeuroLeadership Summit will take place October 28-30 in New York City. Author and social network expert Karen Stephenson joins the event's prestigious list of speakers, including leaders in the NeuroLeadership field and some of the world’s leading neuroscientists. Summit breakout sessions, such as NeuroLeadership as a discipline and coaching with the brain in mind have also been announced.
CompTIA Educational Foundation Presents IT Merit Awards to 21 IndividualsAwards recognize outstanding accomplishments of students and adult learners preparing for careers in technology
HRchitect Consultant Named IHRIM Member of the YearHRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, congratulates John Hinojos on his award of The International Association of Human Resources (IHRIM) Pacific Southwest Chapter Member of the Year.
Ohio Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008Although most Ohio organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Ohio annual survey of 375 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.5 percent for all plan types.
Iowa and Nebraska Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008Although most Iowa and Nebraska organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Iowa/Nebraska annual survey of 318 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 6.2 percent for all plan types.
Wilson Learning Announces High Performance Coaching Service HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING FROM WILSON LEARNING SHORTENS THE GAP BETWEEN HIGH POTENTIAL AND HIGH PERFORMANCE
TAPPING INTO PEOPLE Cross The Art of War with The Devil Wears Prada, and you might have something like this raucous, revealing, and irreverent portrait of business mega legend Jack Welch. Welch's speechwriter of 20 years, Bill Lane, takes readers “backstage” and introduces the real, uncensored Jack and shows that Welch’s ability to lead came directly from his ability to win hearts and minds with his words.
The 5 Biggest Telecommuting MistakesAs gas prices hit record highs and worries rise about the prospect of $5 a gallon gas, companies can expect to face increased pressure to consider telecommuting.
Bensinger, DuPont & Associates Promotes Apke Move to Chief Operating Officer Positions Firm for Continued Growth
MassMutual Announces Web Site Enhancement That Helps Employees Save for Retirement SoonerParticipants can now enroll automatically through ExpressEnroll(SM), MassMutual's new online tool
LOMA Canada Awards Assumption Life, AEGON Canada and Desjardins Financial Security for Best PracticeLOMA Canada presented Assumption Life, AEGON Canada and Desjardins Financial Security with the 2008 National Corporate Awards for Best Practices in Learning and Development at LOMA Canada's Annual Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre today. The Awards are dedicated to the memory of Andre Mailhot, who was Vice-President and General Manager, Human Resources, Industrial-Alliance Life Insurance Company.
Impact Achievement Group Debuts Supervisory Basics New Supervisor/Manager TrainingTransitioning individual contributors to managers
TalentQuest Introduces Talent Management AlignmentNew service offering ensures maximum return on investments by integrating people, process and technology functions
TalentQuest Introduces Talent Management AlignmentNew service offering ensures maximum return on investments by integrating people, process and technology functions
Social Workers and Human Resource Managers in High Demand as Weak Economy Hits Home for ManyFindings of Report, Jobfox Most Wanted U.S. Job Candidates: June 2008
CompTIA Educational Foundation Presents IT Merit Awards to 21 IndividualsAwards recognize outstanding accomplishments of students and adult learners preparing for careers in technology
Media 1 Takes Top Honors at STC International Competition The Society for Technical Communication (STC) recently announced the winners of its international online communication competition.