Questions to Ask a SaaS Vendor for HR/PayrollThe search for the right workforce management vendor starts with finding the right questions to ask. KnowledgeSum explains.
Bored Employees Are More Disgruntled Than Overworked Ones, Research FindsStatistics compiled by the Sirota Survey Intelligence show that bored employees have a far more negative impact on an organization then overworked employees.
How to Find Your Dream Job and The Happiness You DeserveYou spend more than eight hours of your day working... shouldn't you be happy with your career? Brian Kurth shares his tips on finding happiness in your profession.
Should You Hire “Slashers”?What's your slash? Or do you even have one? George Clooney is the latest to join the slashers... Charlie Wonderlic explains the latest work phenomenon.
Managing Myself (and my team) Through Change About the only constant left in the workplace…is the inevitability of change. Are you ready for more change in 2008? Sharyn Mosca shares some strategies straight from the masters.
Four Tips for the Coaching ManagerCoaching leads with a positive, can-do spirit in which individuals are seen as capable, says Patricia Wheeler. She shares tips on how coaching can impact a team.
Employee Engagement Has No EndPerformance will prove whether an employee is engaged or not. Jim Shaffer explains that employee engagement is much more than it appears.
What To Do If An Employee Is Stealing From The CompanyWhat do you do if you suspect an employee is stealing from the company? Read tips on the warning signs & find out how to conduct a diligent investigation.
More Affairs by the WatercoolerA new Vault.com study finds that 48% of employees are aware of a married colleague who is cheating with a co-worker.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Reference ChallengesReferences can play a key role for a job hunter. As Joan Lloyd explains, they can erase doubts, corroborate your story, and sing your praises. Lloyd shares her advice on how to deal with references that may not be what you need on a resume.
Equity Market Volatility - Impact on Company PensionsChanges in the value of equities have wreaked havoc on US pension plans. Mercer explains.
Flexible Workplace Policies Work-life balance programs have gained acceptance as a component of strategic planning and management. In fact, it's estimated that 75 percent of U.S. employers offer flexible workplace options. As with any programs, there are legal issues. M. Lee Smith shares what work-life means legally for a company.
Google Named Entry Level Technology Employer of Choice by CollegeGrad.comCollege grad job seekers choose Google as their preferred employer over Apple, Microsoft, Yahoo! and IBM
PeopleFilter Technology to Present HR.com Webcast on “Recruiting Gen Y- It’s All about Online!”Kevin Harrison, president of PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS) and related sourcing and recruiting solutions including Amplify for HR
SkillSoft Sponsors Aberdeen Group Report Linking Best-In-Class Onboarding to Higher Retention RatesSkillSoft Sponsors Aberdeen Group Report Linking Best-In-Class Onboarding to Higher Retention Rates, Increases Worker Productivity
Effective Onboarding Lays Foundation for Superior Employee Performance, Lower Time to Productivity, Within Countless World Class Organizations
WEDDLE’s Announces 2008 User’s Choice Award WinnersGlobal ballot selects the best of job boards and career portals
Difficult economy makes this year’s selection especially important for job seekers
Cornerstone OnDemand Enhances Employee Engagement and Retention with Cornerstone Onboarding Leading Talent Management Vendor Sponsors Major Aberdeen Group Onboarding Strategies Report
Medical Cost Increase to Accelerate Worldwide Over Next Five Years, WatsonMedical cost increases for employers throughout the world are expected to accelerate over the next five years,
according to a poll of insurance companies conducted by Watson Wyatt
Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm. The poll also found that, in a
vast majority of countries, medical cost increases are outpacing the
general rate of inflation.
HRsmart Announces Stellar 2007 Results Reflecting Growth In Revenue, Client Base and WorkforceAttributes Success to Strong Alliances & Expanded Global Presence
Vangent, Inc., nnounced the launch of its latest automated talent acquisition solutionThis new offering integrates Vangent’s industry leading pre-employment screening and assessment content, with a highly configurable, flexible, and comprehensive Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
MEDICAL COST INCREASES TO ACCELERATE WORLDWIDE OVER NEXT FIVE YEARS, WATSON WYATT POLL FINDSMedical cost increases for employers throughout the world are expected to accelerate over the next five years, according to a poll of insurance companies conducted by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
SumTotal Systems Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 RevenueAnnounces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
nowHIRE.com Sponsors Webcast Presenting Best Practices in Applicant Tracking System SelectionIndependent Research Firm and AutoZone co-present to share best practices and essential factors in selecting an ATS
DDI Recognized by Bersin & Associates as a Top Leadership Development ProviderBersin & Associates Study Identifies Six Best Practices in Leadership Development that Lead to Business Impact
DDI Recognized by Bersin & Associates as a Top Leadership Development ProviderResearch Validates Importance of Onboarding to Improve New Hire Retention and Time-to-Productivity
Larry Langer has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Chicago officeLanger joins Buck from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company, where he headed its Chicago office. In addition to his consulting and client management expertise, Langer's experience includes responsibility for financial results, staff development, execution of business strategy, and new business.
Halogen Receives High Ratings from Bersin & AssociatesCompany recognized as a market leader, and receives praise for outstanding
customer satisfaction
PeopleCube Strengthens Executive Team with Addition of New Vice President of Business DevelopmentMove Expected to Bolster Worldwide Partnering Efforts and Expand Distribution Channels
White Paper Argues that Recession is a Major Opportunity to Transform 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 White Paper on the current economic downturn and its impact on leadership development practices and programs.
John Griffin, Jim Reynolds, MD join executive team; Jerry Noyce announces retirementHealthFitness announces executive changes: chief operations officer and new medical officer appointed; vice chairman retires
John Griffin, Jim Reynolds, MD join executive team; Jerry Noyce announces retirement
2009 FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list As the largest annual study of American workplaces, the “Best 100” list is the most widely recognized national ranking of best workplaces. The Institute, which has produced the list since 1998, will partner with FORTUNE to publish the next “100 Best” list in January 2009.
Unum Group Announces $350 Million Accelerated Share RepurchaseUnum Group (NYSE: UNM) announced today that it repurchased approximately $350 million of its outstanding common stock from Morgan Stanley using an accelerated share repurchase agreement.
Answerthink Receives 2007 ³Achievement of Plan² Partner of the Year Award from SAP AmericaADP SETS STANDARD FOR BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS More than 100 Clients Live with ADP Including Sodexho, EMC and DCP Midstream
IHRIM Forecasts Vendor Consolidation, Social Network Growth in 2008In 2008, information management vendors will continue to consolidate, corporate social networks will grow, talent management sales will cool down and the company to keep an eye on will be oDesk, according to Jacqueline Kuhn, chair of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM).
The Strengthening of the “Toothless Lion”: Japan’s New Gender Equality LawJapan is dealing with a new law that calls for equal treatment of both genders, as opposed to protecting only women in the workplace. Pacific Bridge investigated.
Career Expert Relates Finding a Job to Romancing Your ValentineThis Valentine's Day you might be looking for love. You might also be looking for a job. Fortunately, the art of wooing your love interest and impressing potential employers requires many of the same strategies, according to one career expert.
Career Development: What You Can Do To Further Your CareerYou want to get ahead in your company. You may even have your sights set on a particular position. Now what? How do you reach your goal? OI Partners shares this article by David Peters.
This Kind of Moose Hunting is Never out of SeasonJust like dysfunctional families, many teams find it easier to avoid tough conversations. But rarely do problems get better when left unaddressed. Jim Clemmer shares some of his latest book Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.
Ask the Coach - Issue 54: How to Escape Working 7 x 24 Today’s global culture drives many executives to work 7 x 24. Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching about how to set boundaries and investigate what is driving you so hard.
The Rules of Human ProductivityHow do the rules of Human Productivity relate to Trust, Society, Wealth, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Sustainability? Tom Davis explains.
Lordy, Lordy, the ADEA Turns 40 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) turned 40 in 2007... Boyd A. Byers takes a look back at the last four decades and shared this with M. Lee Smith Publishers.
The Significance of Emotional Engagement in Conflict ManagementA constructive relationship involves emotionally engaging with another person or group, says Dale Eilerman, Mediate.com.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Performance AccusationsAre there any grounds for a confidentiality breach in an organization? How do employees handle situations where information about them has been leaked? Joan Lloyd deals with the sensitive issue.
Work-Life Balance: A Conspiracy of OptimismCan Work-Life balance really be achieved? Kenny Moore says maybe not.
How to Manage Your Boss If you work on your management skills. . . you can help your manager work on his/hers too. The best part is that they may not even know it! Bruce Tulgan explains.
So You're Leading a Meeting?Meetings are meant to be a collection of people sharing their resources to resolve issues at hand... but, often these types of business gatherings can be time wasted. Dianna Booher shares some advice on how to turn the tables on a potentially monotonous meeting.
Better Employee Performance for Optimized Business PerformanceWhat is one of the largest threats to a successful business? Employee performance, says Mary Clarke, CEO of Cognisco.
How Apprenticeship Solves The Succession CrisisA corporate executive can be referred to by a different name, according to Ram Charan. He/She can also be known as an apprentice. And it's this title that is most beneficial to the leader.
Knowing What You Want in Your Next JobThere are certain questions that you need to ask yourself before pursuing a new job. Carole Martin explains.
Top Ten Career Trends - Looking Forward to 2008!When thinking about your future and how your career will change, what yo may not know is that it's happening now. Elizabeth M. Lengyel, PeopleCoach, Inc. shares the top trends that could affect you.
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Implementing High ROI Competency-Based Workforce InitiativesITG Competency Group shares several different perspectives about maximizing your return on investment from a competency-based workforce initiative through rapid implementation.
HealthFitness adds more than 25 clients as employers adopt 21st century health benefit designHealth management company reports more than 150,000 health risk assessments, strong growth in 2007
Halogen Advances its Lead in Providing Employee Performance and Talent Management Solutions Halogen Advances its Lead in Providing Employee Performance and Talent
Management Solutions for the Healthcare Market
Company Now Supports More Than 400 Healthcare Facilities Across North
America
ConciseStaff Applicant Tracking Solution is released in US MarketsConciseware -- Strategic Management Solutions releases their online human resources applicant tracking system, ConciseStaff®.
HR SOLUTIONS’ ANNOUNCES 2007 EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SURVEY AWARD WINNERS HR Solutions, Inc., an international Human Capital Management Consulting firm specializing in Employee Engagement and Exit Surveys, announced the 2007 Employee Engagement Award Winners[1].
Automated Scheduling, Roster Management and Auditing Features Highlight New Screening SystemEmployment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI), an industry leader in the global http://www.ebiinc.com/services/background_checks_and_employment_screening.htm [background screening], http://www.ebiinc.com/services/urine_drug_testing.htm [drug testing] and http://www.ebiinc.com/services/occupational_healthcare_solutions.htm [occupational healthcare] solutions arenas, has recently unveiled RandomTracTM, its new cutting-edge drug and alcohol screening management solution.
Karen Warlin has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Chicago officeWarlin joins Buck after serving as Manager of Employee Communications at HSBC and, most recently, at CCC Information Services, a technology firm in Chicago. Her expertise includes all aspects of human resource and employee communication, including development of communication strategies that help organizations achieve business objectives through their employees.
94 Percent of HR Professionals Feel Their Workforces Are Not Adequately PreparedSoftscape Survey Reveals Significant Senior Management Concerns About
Employee Retention, Development, and Performance
Doreen Devine has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Secaucus, NJ officeDevine joins Buck from Aon Consulting, where she served as Vice President and Key Account Manager. Her expertise includes executive benefits consulting focusing on life insurance, deferred compensation, and SERPs.
SILKROAD TECHNOLOGY SPONSORS ABERDEEN GROUP ONBOARDING STRATEGIES REPORT SilkRoad technology, inc., the leading provider of talent management solutions, announced today that the company is a Jumpstart Sponsor for the Aberdeen Group’s report, “All Aboard: Effective OnBoarding Strategies & Techniques,” publishing today.
Record yourself and don’t say, “To make a long story short” before rambling, says online recruiterOpportunity calls before knocking! With more people in the job market, companies use phone screening to narrow the field so be sure you are telephone-savvy.
COLONIAL LIFE GOES “ONE ON ONE” WITH ESPNCollege Basketball Sponsorship Shoots to Reinforce Recent Corporate Rebranding
Sandy Shipley Appointed Director of International Partner ManagementPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced the appointment of Sandy Shipley, CRP, GMS, CERC, as Director of International Partner Management. Based in Primacy’s Dallas office, Shipley will oversee the Supply Chain Management practice, providing oversight for the company’s sourcing, selection, evaluation and on-going training of international partners. She will report to Jim Edwards, CRP, GMS, Vice President of Supply Chain Management.
Executive Coaching Not Just for the C-Suite Anymore, Says Impact Achievement Group Strategic Relationship with OI Partners/Promark Company Helps
Employees Take Charge of Their Career Developme
HR Solutions' Product Added to AHA-endorsed Platform of Tools for Hospital HR ManagementTHE AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION HAS SELECTED HR SOLUTIONS’ EMPLOYEE EXIT SURVEYS FOR EXCLUSIVE ENDORSEMENT
SuccessFactors Helps CDW Develop Executive Leadership and Robust Succession Management ProgramsOn-Demand Talent Management Software Helps Information Technology Retailer Create Comprehensive System to Identify Key Positions and Employees
CollegeGrad.com Names Top 500 Entry Level Employers for 2008College Grad Hiring Up 11.8% In 2008
Aquire Announces Opening of Two New Offices in the United Kingdom and SwitzerlandIncrease in global customer base fuels first phase of international expansion.
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Employment Background Investigations, Inc. has recently unveiled RandomTracTMRandomTrac joins FormServTM and CNet-LinkTM as the third module in EBI’s highly touted and innovative http://www.ebiinc.com/services/drug_testing_managed_services.htm [MyEBI Drug Testing Program Management System].
First Annual South Carolina Workers’ Comp Conference will take place on February 28 – 29, 2008The premiere conference features invaluable insights from 24 South Carolina and Southeastern U.S. leaders and experts who will innovatively present proven and cutting-edge cost-containment solutions, administrative strategies, and professional guidance in an interactive learning environment. The Director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance and a key chief lobbyist for business interests will report and opine on the evolving impact of South Carolina’s 2007 workers’ compensation omnibus legislative reforms, Governor Mark Sanford’s Executive Order, and new workers’ compensation developments and trends affecting employers and workers throughout the state during 2008.
Intelladon to Conduct Rapid eLearning Workshops at Training 2008 Conference, February 4 - 5, 2008 Rapid eLearning takes too long and rapid, creative design - anytime.
Well-known Industry Executive Joins Eluta.ca as New President & CEOEluta Inc. announced today that Kim Peters, one of Canada's most widely known and experienced online recruitment executives, has joined the company as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Ms Peters is one of the most seasoned executives in Canada's online recruitment industry, with over 10 years experience in senior management roles. She is the founder of Workopolis.com, where she served as President & COO. Prior to launching Workopolis, Kim oversaw the creation of GlobeCareers.com, Canada's first major online recruitment site.
Cytiva Releases Enhanced Interface and New Features for SonicRecruit Cytiva Software Inc. (CRX:TSX.V), a leading provider of on-demand recruiting software solutions, has announced today the release of time saving interface enhancements and new analytics functionality to improve their leading recruiting software system.
SuccessFactors to Keynote at Conference Board’s 2008 Strategic E-HR ConferenceSuccessFactors’ Rob Bernshteyn to Present “How Companies Can Leverage Technology-Enabled Strategic HR to Drive the Bottom Line”
The Conference Board to Provide eePulse’s ‘Leadership Pulse,’ a Web-Based Management Tool The Conference Board, the global business research and membership organization, and eePulse, Inc., a human resources consulting firm, announced today they will offer a new, real-time management tool that measures, analyzes, and benchmarks employee attitudes, knowledge, and engagement.
ConciseStaff Applicant Tracking Solution is released in US MarketsConciseware -- Strategic Management Solutions releases their online human resources applicant tracking system, ConciseStaff®.
WorkBlast Signs New York Giants Kicker Lawrence Tynes as SpokesmanWorkBlast.com, the industry leader in video resumes, has announced Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes will be the Tempe-based company's new spokesman.
Treadwell & Rollo, Inc. To Offer Identity Verification Service Treadwell & Rollo, Inc. To Offer Identity Verification Service Portcard.net As Benefit To All Employees
Bay Area-based environmental and geotechnical consulting firm Treadwell & Rollo has begun offering all employees a free one-year membership to social networking registry Portcard.net. Portcard.net is a registry that authenticates the identity of the person behind a username on social networking services like Facebook. Portcard.net protects children, teenagers and adults against Internet predators who try to take advantage of them by exploiting the total anonymity of the Internet.
Well-known Industry Executive Joins Eluta.ca as New President & CEOEluta Inc. announced today that Kim Peters, one of Canada's most widely known and experienced online recruitment executives, has joined the company as its new President & Chief Executive Officer. Ms Peters is one of the most seasoned executives in Canada's online recruitment industry, with over 10 years experience in senior management roles. She is the founder of Workopolis.com, where she served as President & COO. Prior to launching Workopolis, Kim oversaw the creation of GlobeCareers.com, Canada's first major online recruitment site.
Make Hires Happen With CVtrumpet.co.ukRecruitersand executive recruitment firms are offered placement guarantee with access to CVtrumpet's CV/Resume Database
Staffing Software Solution Enhances Information Flow from Microsoft® OutlookA supplemental product for the TempWorks Software application pumps up task flow for Microsoft® Outlook users
Xsell Resources Names Samuel Levy Sales ManagerXsell Resources Inc., an IT staffing
and recruiting firm recently ranked as the No. 1 fastest growing
company in Philadelphia by Inc. magazine, has named Samuel Levy Sales
Manager.
Career Expert Relates Finding a Job to Romancing Your ValentineThis Valentine's Day you might be looking for love. You might also be looking for a job. Fortunately, the art of wooing your love interest and impressing potential employers requires many of the same strategies, according to one career expert.
Staffing Software Solution Enhances Information Flow from Microsoft® OutlookA supplemental product for the TempWorks Software application pumps up task flow for Microsoft® Outlook users.
The 2nd annual Infohrm Workforce Planning Summit will be held May 19-20, 2008Infohrm, the global leader in full-service workforce planning, reporting, and analysis solutions today announced that the 2nd annual Infohrm Workforce Planning Summit will be held at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa on May 19-20, 2008, with optional two-day workshops following on May 21-22.
Kenexa Continues to Help Improve the Selection of European Union OfficialsKenexa awarded new three year contract
Barbara Sheridan is HRO Superstar for Third Straight YearCharlotte, NC – HRO Today, the magazine for HR professionals, has named HR XCEL co-founder Barbara Sheridan to its 2008 “HRO Superstars” list.
Government Technology Conference Southwest Honors Inquisite Survey System as Best Solution for Work Government Technology Conference Southwest Honors Inquisite Survey System as Best Solution for Work With Texas Department of Information Resources
Intelladon to Conduct Rapid eLearning Workshops at Training 2008 Conference, February 4 - 5, 2008 Rapid eLearning takes too long and rapid, creative design - anytime.
Aquire Announces Opening of Two New Offices in the United Kingdom and SwitzerlandIncrease in global customer base fuels first phase of international expansion.
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