Growth in HR Information ManagementDrives Newcomers to 2008 IHRIM Conference, Leads to New Certification
You don’t need a broker to take out some “Career Insurance” advises online recruiter, WallStJobs.comSo think, “Lean” and “Green” to help stay on the team!
Talent Technology Corporation Acquires PeopleFilterKey Acquisition Accelerates Recruiting Software Company’s Strong Organic Growth, Broadens Product Portfolio and Strengthens Management Team
Cytiva Announces Free Talent Management Webcast SeriesSonic TalentTalk Series to Include Six Information Packed Webcasts by Recruiting and Performance Management Experts
Zywave, is partnering with Churchills International Consulting LimitedZywave, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, is partnering with Churchills International Consulting Limited, a United Kingdom-based developer of online employee benefits solutions.
Cornerstone Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in Corporate Learning Systems Magic QuadrantCornerstone Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in Leading Industry Analyst Firm's 2008 Corporate Learning Systems Magic Quadrant
Cornerstone Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in Leading Industry Analyst Firm's 2008 Cornerstone OnDemand delivers a full suite of learning and talent management software-as-a-service solutions to optimize workforce success
NorthgateArinso boosts efficiency and accuracy of SAP HCMHR Accelerators reduce implementation and administration time for SAP HCM customers
Agile-1 Partners With eQuest to Bring Global Job-Board Posting Services to CustomersAgile-1, a leading provider of global workforce management software and services, today announced a software integration partnership with eQuest's Internet job-board posting software. The integration will support on-demand job-board posting and metrics directly from Agile-1's AccelerationATS human capital procurement software.
BE GREEN, SAVE GREEN WITH JOURNYX TIMESHEET Hosted Applications, Like Timesheet, Offer Companies a Win-Win Situation for
Lowering Costs While Raising Green Awareness
myStaffingPro Executives Meet with First User Advisory BoardExecutives of HR Sevices, myStaffingPro applicant tracking system, conducted their first User Advisory Board session in conjunction with the National SHRM Conference in Chicago.
Wilson Learning Publishes Approach to Learning point of viewWilson Learning Corporation, a global provider of Human Performance Improvement solutions, today announced the release of its latest point of view paper, Approach to Learning: How We Enhance Human Performance Through Learning.
eQuest Expands its OFCCP Compliance Package by Partnering with Veterans Site - Hire A HeroPartnership Allows eQuest Compliance Users Access to Returning Service Veterans Via its Job Posting Alliance
Halogen Software Sets Course for Next Phase of Growth with Strategic Investment from JMI EquityHalogen Software, Inc., a leading provider of web-based employee performance and talent management software, announced today that it has received a strategic investment from JMI Equity.
Peter Hess Joins Buck Consultants as PrincipalPeter Hess has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Pittsburgh office.
Perquest, a Provider of Payroll Outsourcing Services, Offers Free Resources New web portal for accountants features CPE accredited resources, articles, research reports, and trend analysis. The resources target accountants, bookkeepers, and financial services professionals that are looking to outsource payroll, but maintain the relationship, add value to their clients with payroll analytics, and better manage clients and multiple businesses, as well as reduce client tax penalties.
Past Earnings Play Role in Determining SSDI BenefitsApplicants for Social Security Disability Insurance Should Know Their Income History; Allsup Answers Common Benefits Questions
An American Appeal to Overseas HospitalsMedRetreat Offers 5 Steps to Help International Medical Providers Partner With Only the Best Medical Travel Agencies
Seyfarth Shaw’s Labor and Employment Department in Los Angeles Welcomes Jon D. Meer as Partner Seyfarth Shaw’s Labor and Employment Department in Los Angeles Welcomes Jon D. Meer as Partner
Prezza Technologies Commemorates the Release of Checkbox® Survey 4.5 and the iPhone 3GThe leader in 'innovative survey and feedback solutions' celebrates the latest release of Checkbox Survey by offering new customers an iPhone gift card with purchase .
Leading Expert Shows How to Do the Impossible – and Get Partial Credit!Author, Kimberly Wiefling, shares 6“Scrappy Project Management” rules for CEOs, Executives, Team Leaders and Project Managers to ensure project success.
Enwisen Names Maksim Ovsyannikov as Vice President, Product Strategy Human Capital Management Strategy Expert Joins Leading Provider of Next Generation Workforce Communications Solutions
Go "Under the Hood" at Toyota on July 31st*Upcoming Business Roundtable to Provide HR Directors with an “Under-the-Hood” Perspective on Toyota’s Successful Recruitment Practices, Productive Workplace Culture
– Former Toyota Executive, Author of New Book to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Event on Thursday, July 31, 2008 –
ABCTE Celebrates its 1,000th Certification: Traci BrownThe American Board for Certification of Teacher Excellence (ABCTE) is proud to announce that it has issued its 1,000th certification to Traci Brown. As a former sales support representative, Brown enrolled in ABCTE’s Teach and Inspire scholarship program and earned her certificate to teach Biology. Brown plans to start teaching in a Florida school this fall.
Key Survey by WorldAPP Introduces Survey Style Template Library Create your own customized surveys with just a few clicks of the mouse.
The Lampe Group, Will Hold a Regional Success Seminar And Opportunity Meeting In Southern CaliforniaThe Lampe Group will hold its West Coast Regional "Success Seminar" for its insurance agents July 8, 9 and 10, 2008 in Ontario, California, and an Opportunity Meeting for those interested in learning about becoming insurance agents, the evening of July 8. With insurance agents covering 37 states, the Lampe Group is an affiliate of National Agents Alliance, NAA, a leading insurance marketing company that protects American families' financial assets, especially their homes. National Agents Alliance,NAA, already is the nation's largest seller of mortgage protection insurance, and the Lampe Group its fastest growing Master Insurance Agency.
Talent Technology to Sponsor ONREC’s Global Online Recruiting ConferenceLeading Recruiting software provider to host speaking session at the “Must attend” conference for online recruiting in September 2008.
Joslin Rowe Reports City Names Reflecting Social ChangesJoslin Rowe research shows the number of Donnas and Sharons is on the up in the Square Mile
Hays Marketing Expand their Public Sector ServicesHays Marketing announce the expansion of their public sector division alongside their sponsorship of the Guardian Public Services Awards 2008.
Wellness Gets Personal - Wellness4one Releases Health and Wellness Services to the PublicOnline corporate wellness provider wellness4one.com releases free health and wellness services to the public. With these tools, anyone can evaluate their current fitness, create a personalized fitness and nutrition plan, log workouts and meals and then receive detailed feedback.
MSM Research Inc. Launches Online Employee Scheduling SystemAny manager tasked with the time-consuming chore of manually scheduling employee shifts can now cut that time in half with a new Internet-based employee scheduling system called myShiftManager™ from MSM Research, Inc. Managers have 24/7 access to manage schedules and track costs; employees have access to request time off, request shift changes and view their schedules via cell phone, computer or PDA.
Website Promotion Helps IT Recruitment BusinessWebsite development and search engine optimisation specialists, Objective Associates Limited, and IT & Senior Appointment recruitment specialists Bright Purple Resourcing report significantly improved Search Engine visibility and inquiry level following website revision at Bright Purple.
Penn State Teams with NAS for Career Site WebinarNAS Recruitment Communications announced today that, in conjunction with The Pennsylvania State University, it will present an informative webcast on "Gaining Applicants Through Career Site Redesign."
Workforce Insight to Present Best Practices in Retail Scheduling at ShopperTrak Users Conference Workforce Insight announced today that Larry Leibach, Retail Strategic Services Director, will present and lead a roundtable discussion of Best Practices in Retail Scheduling at the 2008 ShopperTrak Users Conference in Chicago July 16 -17.
PayCycle Reports 47 Percent of Small Businesses Reducing Payroll Due To Economy43 Percent of Small Business Employers Cutting Back or Canceling Vacation Plans
MSNBC Features Millennial-Gen Y Author, Lisa Orrell, To Discuss Innovative Recruiting StrategiesMSNBC featured guest, Lisa Orrell, Millennial-Gen Y Expert and author of "Millennials Incorporated", discusses innovative strategies for recruiting Gen Y.
Enwisen and HCI Bring Industry Leaders Together to Explore Multi-Generational Workforce Enwisen and HCI Bring Industry Leaders Together to Explore Multi-Generational Workforce Communication Technology at Upcoming Advisory Panel Discussion
Upcoming Business Roundtable to Provide HR Directors with an “Under-the-Hood” Upcoming Business Roundtable to Provide HR Directors with an “Under-the-Hood” Perspective on Toyota’s Successful Recruitment Practices, Productive Workplace Culture
– Former Toyota Executive, Author of New Book to Serve as Keynote Speaker at Event on Thursday, July 31, 2008
CAI Named One of Top 30 N.C. Small BusinessesCapital Associated Industries, Inc., (CAI), the largest employers’ association in the North Carolina, announced today it was recently ranked 30th in Business Leader Media’s Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses for 2008.
Hamilton-Ryker Receives Workers' Compensation Risk CertificationHamilton-Ryker Receives Workers' Compensation Risk Certification Program
recognizes companies who operate at the highest levels in regards to
safety and risk management
STAROUNDTABLE ANNOUNCES 2008 EDUCATIONAL ACADEMIES SCHEDULELeadership Training For Corporate Staffing and Recruiting Professionals
Seeks to Fill Educational Void
Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein Attends International Speakers Network, Education Workshop Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein, USAR, ret., attended the annual International Speakers Network Workshop, June 27th-28th, 2008 in Gatlinburg, TN. Col. Weinstein, aka the Health Colonel, is a professional speaker, health and fitness trainer who has been featured on the History Channel and Fox Sports Net. He is widely known for his Beach Boot Camp on Fort Lauderdale Beach in South Florida.
'Radio Show' to Feature CEO Adam Miller of Cornerstone OnDemandCornerstone OnDemand, Inc., the only proven provider of on-demand, integrated talent management software and services, today announced that company CEO, Adam Miller, will be the featured guest on this week's "The Bill Kutik Radio Show."
Ricoh Deals with Compensation Management Growing Pains, Chooses HCR Software’s CompensationXL ProducHCR Software, a best-of-breed supplier of compensation management solutions, today announced that Ricoh Americas Corporation has selected HCR’s CompensationXL Software to automate and upgrade their compensation process.
Ricoh Deals with Compensation Management Growing PainsHCR Software, a best-of-breed supplier of compensation management solutions, today announced that Ricoh Americas Corporation has selected HCR’s CompensationXL Software to automate and upgrade their compensation process.
Andrew Mandel Joins Buck Consultants as PrincipalAndrew Mandel has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's New York office.
Executive Coaching Helps HORAN Build Leadership Strength Promark Company, Impact Achievement Group's coaching, training translate into proven results.
HR XCEL President Called in as Software as a Service (SaaS) ExpertWRAL’s Local Tech Wire tapped Janet LeClair, president of human resources outsourcing firm HR XCEL, as an expert panelist for its “SaaS Road Show.” LeClair is highly experienced in effectively employing SaaS, a topic that is catching fire across the country.
Expertus Once Again Ranks in 'Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry'Expertus (www.expertus.com), a global leader in helping companies fuel business growth by maximizing the value of training investments, has been once again listed among the "Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry," announced today by TrainingOutsourcing.com. This is the second year that Expertus has been selected for the prestigious list. Expertus began its ascent in the top rankings with TrainingOutsourcing.com in 2006 when it was selected as an Emerging Outsourcing Leader.
Management Mentors Offers a Gaming Approach to Finding a MentorManagement Mentors, a mentoring partner resource for companies and universities, announced today the beta launch of Mentor-Quest, an easy to use, web-based tool for helping to identify a professional mentor within an organization or business community. Research has shown that pairing talented, experienced employees with promising, recently hired, employees increases the return on the investment of that employee by expanding business initiatives, reducing turnover costs and improving overall productivity.
Facelift for Resumes Offers Hope for Job Seekers, says Resume Writing ServiceProfessional Pixie Dust from Resume Writing Service Can Help You Land a Job
New Book on Leadership Engages Readers with Storytelling Format'Edge! A Leadership Story' by executive coach and author, Bea Fields challenges readers to set higher standards for themselves, their businesses and their lives.
ACI Specialty Benefits Named Top Ten Employee Assistance Program Provider ACI Specialty Benefits announced today that it has been named a Top 10 Employee Assistance Program Provider by Business Insurance Magazine. ACI Specialty Benefits was ranked the #8 Largest Employee Assistance Program Provider in the nation. This year’s list of top 10 Employee Assistance Program Providers appeared in the June 23, 2008 issue of Business Insurance Magazine.
HRchitect Names Tiffany Appleby Manager of MarketingHRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, recently announced the appointment of Tiffany Appleby to Marketing Manager.
Fiserv Agrees to Sell Majority Interest in its Insurance BusinessAgreement will increase focus on payments and transactional services to the financial services industry
Call Center Leaders Recognized at 9th Annual Call Center Excellence AwardsCall Center IQ and IQPC announce the winners of the 9th Annual Call Center Excellence Winners.
Christine A. Student is Appointed Managing Director at Arista MarketingBuck Consultants Invests in Phenox ActuarissenBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world's leading human resource and benefit consulting firms, today announced that it has expanded its network in Europe by investing in Phenox Actuarissen.
$2 Million in Project Working Mom Full-Ride College Scholarships Back By Overwhelming DemandTalent Technology Announces Oracle® iRecruitment Connector Version 2.0 for Resume Mirror™ ExtractionResume Parsing and Extraction software integrates seamlessly with Oracle HCM platform to boost productivity for recruiters and hiring managers
RecruitMilitary to Conduct Career Fair for Veterans Aboard The Queen Mary in Long Beach, CaliforniaThe military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Long Beach, California, on Thursday, July 17. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. aboard the retired ocean liner The Queen Mary. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend--veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
White Paper Updated and Re-Issued due to PopularityWhite Paper Updated and Re-Issued due to Popularity, Identifies Major Gap in Leadership Development Programs and Shows How to Address It
Jobvite Appoints Dan Finnigan, Former Head of Yahoo! HotJobs, as Chief Executive OfficerJobvite Appoints Dan Finnigan, Former Head of Yahoo! HotJobs, as Chief Executive Officer
Jesper Schultz, Jobvite founder, to drive product strategy and innovation
as Chief Product Officer
Executive Coaching Helps HORAN Build Leadership StrengthPromark Company, Impact Achievement Group’s coaching, training translate into proven results
SnagAJob.com Honored Nationally as One of the 50 Best Places to WorkSHRM and GPTW Name Top 50 "Best Small
& Medium Companies to Work for in America"
HR XCEL President Called in as Software as a Service (SaaS) ExpertWRAL’s Local Tech Wire tapped Janet LeClair, president of human resources outsourcing firm HR XCEL, as an expert panelist for its “SaaS Road Show.” LeClair is highly experienced in effectively employing SaaS, a topic that is catching fire across the country.
Adicio & Monster Complete First Year of Successful AllianceFirst anniversaries traditionally are celebrated with a gift of paper, but in the case of the alliance between Adicio Inc., the leading provider of interactive classified advertising software for media companies and Monster®, the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc.
Just Released: Boomers Magic.com... Making you Healthy, Wealthy and WiseJust Released: Boomers Magic.com... making you Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. Developed to provide useful, helpful and informative topics, options and tools to encompass the websites theme of Healthy, Wealthy and Wise. The basic idea arose with a combination of life's events from the loss of employment due to the economic crisis in the credit, real estate and financial fields where we had been successful since 1980, the Big C (prostrate cancer) and all the way back to the Vietnam war with losing an eye during combat.
TriNet Offers Free Replay of Popular Webinar, Why Now? Making the Move to a PEO HR Outsourcing Provider Helps Employers Understand How to Free Themselves from HR Challenges Through Recent Online Presentation
Milwaukee Center for Independence Switches to Halogen for Employee Performance and Talent ManagementSelects Healthcare-Specific Solution that provides improved control, flexibility
Corporate Counseling Associates Uses Expertise in Human Behavior Corporate Counseling Associates Uses Expertise in Human Behavior to Help Companies Enhance Their Sustainability
New partnership helps HR consulting firm add environmental focus to its longtime social and economic work with clients
Derrick Barton, has authored a chapter, “Managers: The Key to an Engaged Workplace”Derrick Barton, CEO of the Center for Talent Retention, the leading experts on taking action to engage and retain employees, has authored a chapter, “Managers: The Key to an Engaged Workplace”, in the recently released Martha Finney edited book, Building High Performance People and Organizations.
Unum Expands "Simply Unum" Offering to 41 States Benefits solution addresses needs of small to midsize employers
Georgia Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008The newly released Compensation Data – Georgia annual survey of 149 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.59 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.56 percent in 2009. These numbers have changed little from 2007 when they were 3.64 percent. Over the last three years, there has been no statistically significant difference in reported pay increase budgets for the state.
Self-Care is an Opportunity to Create Stronger Leadership, More Energy and Work/Life BalanceOften executive coaching clients are not aware that self-care is an opportunity to create more energy, work/life balance and stronger leadership. The fact of the matter is, self-care is an opportunity. How can effective leaders make their most powerful choices and decisions from a place of exhaustion and depletion? How can they show up authentically and powerfully from a place of surviving vs. thriving?
Vacation Time Valued Despite High Cost of TravelWith gas prices on the rise, many have speculated about the number of trips U.S. employees will take this summer. Despite these concerns, time off packages continue to be a valuable asset when attracting and retaining employees.
nowHIRE Elite Business Edition Automates Recruiting, Hiring for Small and Mid-Size BusinessesHiring systems provides value pricing, support, scalability
Missouri Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008Although most Missouri organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Missouri annual survey of 336 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.5 percent for all plan types.
TopEmployers Announces the Launch of Their Newest Website: Top Training ContractsTopEmployers, a leading recruitment media firm in the UK, announced the launch of Top Training Contracts (www. training-contract.co.uk), a legal information hub for law graduates and law firms in the UK.
Secova Named to the 2008 Global Services 100 Companies ListSecova has been named to the 2008 Global Services 100, honoring 100 global companies that demonstrate leadership, innovation and outstanding performance in information-technology (ITO) and business process outsourcing (BPO).
Corporate Counseling Associates Brings Expertise in Human Behavior New partnership helps HR consulting firm add environmental focus to its longtime social and economic work with clients
GetEducated.com Survey Ranks Best Consumer Buys in Online College Degrees Healthcare and NursingThinking of launching or accelerating your nursing or healthcare career by earning an online college degree? Want to save a few thousand dollars and earn your masters degree at a top ranked university? Check out GetEducated.com's new comparative ratings and rankings of accredited online universities Top Ranked Consumer Best Buys in Online Healthcare and Nursing College Degrees. According to the online educatiom experts an accredited distance masters in healthcare can cost as little as $7,560 (University of Florida for Florida residents seeking a Masters in Health Occupational Therapy) or as much as $52,000 (George Washington University - Healthcare MBA). The average cost of a distance masters degree in healthcare or nursing is just under $21, 000 according to GetEducated.com's survey; however cost can easily skyrocket to over $50,000 if consumers fail to take the time to compare online university options.
Fearful Your Employer Will Retaliate Against You for Doing the "Right Thing?" Sklover Working Wisdom.com's latest newsletter says that the U.S. Supreme Court expands protections for employees who are victims of employer retaliation. A recent ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court indicates that all employees, including government employees have rights when they are dismissed for doing "the right thing." standing up and speaking out.
Buck Consultants, announced that Jacquie Walker has been named to Consulting magazine's Top 25 Buck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world's leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, today announced that Jacquie Walker has been named to Consulting magazine's Top 25 Consultants for 2008.
10 Megatrends Impacting Corporate RecruitingWith a troubling supply-demand ratio of high potential talent, recruiting and hiring managers must position themselves to achieve competitive recruiting advantages through improved planning and execution, according to a new white paper from Vangent.
TalentQuest Expands Management TeamAddition of Chief Administrative Officer to support firm’s growth
HRchitect Celebrates Eleven Years as the Leader in HR Systems Strategic Consulting HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, is celebrating eleven years of providing HR technology and strategy consulting services.
Perth Leadership Institute Announces Updated Business Acumen White PaperWhite Paper Updated and Re-Issued due to Popularity, Identifies Major Gap in Leadership Development Programs and Shows How to Address It
Crimcheck.com Offering Free Services to Victims Affected by the Midwest FloodingCrimcheck.com is offering free background checks to people who are opening their homes to those displaced by the recent flooding in the Midwest. Crimcheck.com is also offering free professional license verifications for those who will be hiring contractors for rebuilding lost or damaged property.
EmploymentGuide.com Integrates Online Recruiting Services with myStaffingPro ATSCombined solution will provide clients a streamlined, high-quality hiring process
Direct link shown between assessment of job candidates and key performance indicators PreVisor's 2008 Business Outcomes Study Once Again Shows Impact of Effective Talent Measurement
e-Learning courses powered by MindLeaders endorsed by 71 year old environmental health association e-Learning courses powered by MindLeaders endorsed by 71 year old environmental health association
White Paper Updated and Re-Issued due to Popularity, Identifies Major Gap in Leadership DevelopmentThe Perth Leadership Institute (http://www.perthleadership.org/), the industry leader in business acumen assessment and development programs, today announced the availability of its updated White Paper on the role of business acumen in leadership development programs.
New survey reveals how much employers spend on incentives for health management programsSurvey of NAM, ERIC employers also explores ROI, behaviors earning incentives and commonly used program evaluation measures
Keeping College Recruits Happy Is no Easy FeatCompanies Face Retention Crisis in Keeping College Recruits, Taleo Research-Sponsored Survey Reveals
The RightThing Launches New Out Placement SolutionProviding a fresh, affordable alternative to traditional corporate outplacement services, The RightThing, Inc. the leader in recruitment training, technology and outsourcing, revealed today the launch of a new outplacement solution targeted to corporations who are reducing their labor force.
The RightThing Launches RPO for Small and Medium BusinessesThe RightThing, Inc. the leader in recruitment training, technology and outsourcing, revealed today at the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) 60th Annual Conference & Exposition in Chicago, the launch of a new product solution aimed to help small and mid-sized businesses source, recruit and hire more efficiently.
Brookdale Senior Living Receives 2008 Best of the Best Award Assisted Living Federation of America national award recognizes innovative business practices
URAC releases standards and measures for wellness programs for public commentPublic comments for new accreditation programs due Aug. 7
Advent Selects Jobvite to Power Hiring GrowthAdvent Selects Jobvite to Power Hiring Growth
Web 2.0 Recruitment Solution Enables Corporate Hiring Teams to Work Together on Recruiting Top Talent