How: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything in Business (And In Life) - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of How: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything in Business (And In Life) and catch up on the industry buzz.
How to Choose a DatacenterKeeping employees connected is what good businesses do. IT departments struggle with the task. Scott Whitney, IT Manager of Journyx understands all too well. He shares his experiences with choosing a datacenter that best fits an organization's needs.
Annual Layoffs Forecast: 2008 Executive Survey Finds Severe Job Cuts to be Made This YearCareer Protection’s® Annual Layoffs Forecast predicts a 37% increase in companies planning layoffs and reductions in workforce this year.
Resource Scheduler from PeopleCube Supports Lower-Cost "Green" OperationsIntelligent workplace management solutions help facility managers achieve better
space utilization, reduced real-estate expenses, and reductions in energy costs
AIRS Announces 2008 Diversity Sourcing Games for RecruitersBringing the brightest minds in diversity recruiting together, AIRS, the leader in recruitment training, technology and outsourcing, has announced the 2008 Diversity Sourcing Games, a competition that recognizes the best sourcing tactic for identifying diversity candidates.
PreVisor's New Contact Center Solution Predicts Employee PerformanceNew product release features interactive simulations, dynamically-presented content, a contact center retention predictor, real-time reporting and candidate stacked-ranking
Nonprofit Pay Increases are StrongThe average salary adjustment for staff positions in nonprofit organizations increased by almost 4.0% from 2006 to 2007 according to a new study released by Total Compensation Solutions (TCS) a human resources consulting firm.
Denver Management Advisors, Inc. Expands Into Employment Services Through AcquisitionDenver Management Advisors, Inc. Expands Into Employment Services Through Acquisition of Innovative Human Resources
Denver Management Advisors, Inc. acquires Innovative Human Resorces creating new outsourced staffing and employment services division.
BROKERHUNTER.com Announces the Launch of Their JobBlogThis informational blog on jobs and careers is targeted specifically to Financial Advisory sales and support job seekers; including many job titles in banks, insurance companies and securities firms.
BAIRD NAMED TO FORTUNE’S 100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR LISTFor the fifth consecutive year, Baird has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, a prominent annual ranking of top U.S. companies based on workplace attributes and employee feedback. Baird, an employee-owned, international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm, ranked 39 this year.
Students Aim For Fun at WorkA new survey of the ‘Digital Generation’ has been launched today by workplace experts Career Innovation in partnership with AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organisation. The research will track people’s use of new technology, analyse their motivation and enable students to find out about careers that match their profile.
Workbook Empowers Entrepreneurs to Overcome Expectations of FailureStatistics indicate that most entrepreneurs who create their own business fail to achieve long-term success, prompting many people to think twice about pursuing this career path. A new workbook from JIST Publishing offers insight into why entrepreneurs fail to achieve success and provides step-by-step strategies for developing a healthy and profitable business.
PayEval LLC, is pleased to announce the latest release of PayEval 1.2 PayEval LLC, the premiere provider of comprehensive compensation and employment practice analysis software, is pleased to announce the latest release of PayEval 1.2 for human resource, diversity management, and legal professionals.
Effectively Selecting a Learning Management System If you are finding it difficult to choose a Learning Management System, you are not alone. Mike Cooke from Bersin & Associates' has some advice.
The Top Five Steps for Small and Mid-Size Businesses to Successfully Leverage Managed ServicesAchieving organizational objectives can be difficult for many small businesses. Most feel as though they are not getting the proper return on their IT investment. Paul Chisholm and Jeffrey M. Kaplan explain.
Companies Increasingly Focusing on the Risk of Third-Party MisconductHow do you handle third party ethics and compliance issues? The Conference Board has some answers.
Turbo Charging Retention with Exit AnalyticsWhy are your good employees leaving? How can you keep others from following? Exit interviews looking for more than just answers will help. Ron Hiller explains.
Seven Steps Toward Making a Good Impression In a Job InterviewFirst impressions are important in the corporate world. As Carole Martin explains, you have a product to sell and it's you!
Mediation and National Security Personnel System Pay for Performance: Can The Pitfalls Be Avoided?Managers and supervisors must write effective performance appraisals that will show results around the performance management system. Just what does this mean? Carol Rice and Rick Voyles explain.
Success of Company Riding on The Face Of CEO? Helen of Troy had a face that launched one thousand ships. . . what does it mean if your CEO has a good-looking face? Dr. John Schinnerer explains.
Getting off on the Right Foot: The First Steps of a New (or Renewed) Management Relationship How do you build a successful working relationship with an employee when you've just taken the reigns as management? Bruce Tulgan has some answers.
The 7 Engagement ImperativesOnly three out of ten people in the typical workplace use their hearts and minds every day, quotes Tom Terez. How do you engage the disengaged? Terez shares these tips.
E-verify With Caution Faster and better. . . computers can help employers verify identity quickly. But, is faster really better, or safe? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article.
Deepening Our DisciplineDiscipline means having the vision to see the long term picture and keep things in balance, says Jim Clemmer. He explains more.
Human Resources as a Profitability FactorThe concept of Human Resources as a profitability contributor is fast gaining currency in US businesses and bears closer examination, says Ken Moore and Bob Furlong.
I Don't Have Time For That!It's the catch phrase of the decade... I don't have time for that! When should you allow yourself not to have time? Suzette Langley shares some tips with OI Partners.
Personal Safety at Work We are conscious about performance. We work hard to maintain good working relationships. But, do we think about whether we are safe at work or not? Marcia Eager of Solutions EAP has some advice.
Are You Prepared for This Generation? And The Next?There is a definite need for HR professionals today to draw in the younger generations by utilizing cutting-edge technologies and online benefits/compensation platforms. Art Brooks explains.
Cover Letters -- Dos and Don'tsCover letters can be the way to open the door for a new job, yet most job hunters won't write one. Robin Ryan explains the importance of cover letters.
Portal to the Future: Internet Career MarketingCareer marketing offers employers a better organized, comprehensive and personalized system of exploring applicant qualifications that extends far beyond the printed page. Cathy Marion shares more.
Little Sisters of the Poor Lowers Costs and Improves Control Over Information Little Sisters of the Poor Lowers Costs and Improves Control Over Information with Human Resources Software Provided by HRMS SolutionsHRMS Solutions, Inc, a national provider of Human Resources Software and total workforce management solutions, announced today that The Little Sisters of the Poor is using Abra HRMS to effectively manage process 13 residential and nursing homes throughout the central and western U.S. that provide a range of care for the elderly poor.
Kognito Wins Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader Award for its Simulation PlatformKognito, a leading developer of immersive learning simulations, announced today that the company has received the Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leader Award in the "Vendor Innovation" category for its Interpersonal Skills Simulation Platform. Kognito's web-based simulation platform allows players to engage in workplace conversations with realistic virtual characters -- equipped with emotions and memory -- and develop a strong understanding of the strategies and tactics that underlie effective and non-effective interpersonal communications.
Accolo CEO John Younger will deliver a webinar presentation on Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)John's presentation on January 28th at 11:00 AM PST, “Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Demystified” will better define this emerging industry and help attendees assess when RPO is the right solution for their organization.
Secure Talent and Advantage Host Webinar on Worker MisclassificationCornell University speaker discusses the impact of incorrectly classifying workers.
Heart Disease #1 Killer Among WomenEven Small Lifestyle Changes Can Lower Risk for Heart Disease
nowHIRE.com and Edge Information Management Provide Integrated ATS and Pre-Employment ServicesCompanies collaborate to seamlessly integrate background and drug testing services into the recruitment and hiring processes.
GSK Completes Successful Meeting Series Using ARI's PowerMeetings ServicesAttendee involvement helps meetings required compliance meetings achieve goals.
Measuring Customer Satisfaction Depends on Asking the Right QuestionsNew white paper explores how companies get a competitive edge when seeing themselves through customer eyes
NSHP and LatPro Expand Nationwide Job Fair Series for Bilingual and Hispanic ProfessionalsAtlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Jose and Washington, DC have been selected as the host cities for nine upcoming career events connecting companies with professional-level multicultural and multilingual job candidates.
Mercer creates advanced Rx benefit design, Dx-Rx Pairing Mercer creates advanced pharmacy benefit design based on latest medical
evidence
Dx-Rx Pairing(tm) represents state-of-the-art innovation, addresses
barriers to patient compliance
Thinking of Retiring on the Beach? Start Saving NowMost U.S. employees know they should save more for retirement. However with the personal savings rate at negative .5 percent (www.bea.gov/newsreleases/national/pi/pinewsrelease.htm), individuals are spending more than they earn, depleting their savings and increasing debt.
CEO Gregg Lehman enumerates steps towards 21st century health benefit designFrom research to practice: HealthFitness, Eastman Chemical Company case study demonstrates real-world health gains and productivity savings
CEO Gregg Lehman enumerates steps towards 21st century health benefit design in Jan. 30 audioconference
SYSTEMATION PARTNERS WITH AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST LEARNING SOLUTIONS PROVIDER Dimension Data Learning Solutions to license full array of Systemation’s business analysis and project management training courses; Strategic initiative represents Systemation’s latest foray into international markets
Most Companies to Make Other Changes to Their Proxy Disclosures for 2008Many Companies Still Unlikely to Disclose Performance Goals in Their 2008
Proxy Statements, Watson Wyatt Poll Finds
Survey Shows Younger Employees Less Satisfied with JobsWorkplace Options' Study of Working Adults Reveals Younger Employees Seek New Levels of Benefits
Securian’s Minnesota Life insures State of Florida employeesMinnesota Life, the nation’s fifth largest group life insurer, now provides more than $14 billion of life insurance
coverage for nearly 160,000 employees and retirees of the State of Florida.
Plateau Recognized for Depth of Functionality and Forward-looking Strategy Plateau Named a Leader in Integrated Performance and Compensation Solutions by Independent Research Firm
Mercer creates advanced Rx benefit design, Dx-Rx Pairing Mercer creates advanced pharmacy benefit design based on latest medical
evidence
Dx-Rx Pairing(tm) represents state-of-the-art innovation, addresses
barriers to patient compliance
Insala Announces 3rd HCI Leadership Development Webcast on Decoding Generational DifferencesDeloitte’s W. Stanton Smith Presents “Decoding Generational Differences: How can we get back to work?”
Aquire Rings In the New Year with a 19 Percent Annual Growth in 2007Record revenues and strategic solution releases position company for significant growth in 2008.
CERTPOINT Previews New VLS 6.0CERTPOINT previewed VLS 6.0, the latest version of their Learning Management suite at CERTPOINT’s January Virtual Forum. With an anticipated release date within the first Quarter of 2008, VLS 6.0 provides new capabilities such as e-Commerce Enhancements, Collaboration and Informal Learning, Performance Tracking and Talent Management, Ad hoc Reporting, and new Data Import and Export Utilities.
Rideau's CEO is Named Five Time Superstar by HRO TodayMagazine HRO Today has chosen Peter Hart as one of the top HR providers in North America.
Human Capital Institute and StepStone Solutions Partner to Launch "Four Generation Workforce"The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and StepStone Solutions, a leading global provider of integrated talent management solutions, announced today that the two organizations will jointly launch “The Four Generation Workforce” education and research track. The track is one of several key topics addressed in HCI’s Talent Strategy community of interest, a community HCI considers essential to organizations focused on leveraging human capital.
FORTUNE magazine released its 100 Best Companies to Work For® list Today, FORTUNE magazine released its 100 Best Companies to Work For® list (www.fortune.com) with Google at the top for the second straight year. This annual list of top US workplaces is compiled by the San Francisco-based Great Place to Work® Institute, which has authored the list since 1998.
Vangent, Inc., announced that it has appointed Dr. John (Jack) Jones as VP and Chief Scientist Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced that it has appointed Dr. John (Jack) Jones as Vice President and Chief Scientist of its Human Capital division.
Media 1 Wins Four STC Awards Including Best of ShowThe West Michigan Shores Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (WMS-STC) recently announced the winners of its 2007-08 Effective Communication Competition. Media 1, a Grand Haven company, was honored with 4 awards including a Best of Show for their work on the Meijer Effective Selling course. The WMS Chapter will sponsor sending this course on to the STC International Competition, where it will compete against the best online communications selected from STC competitions held around the world.
2008 Brandon Hall Research Innovations in Learning Conference AnnouncedConference sessions will focus on new trends such as podcasts, games, and social networking
Insala Announces 3rd HCI Leadership Development Webcast on Decoding Generational DifferencesDeloitte’s W. Stanton Smith Presents “Decoding Generational Differences: How can we get back to work?”
AfterCollege and Adicio Form Strategic AllianceAdicio and AfterCollege have formed an alliance that facilitates access to AfterCollege's career network for students and recent grads
Social Work Today magazine announced the launch of an online senior housing navigational toolThe new resource, which was developed by SNAPforSeniors, is called the Social Work Today Senior Housing Locator and can be found at socialworktoday.com.
SMARTPOST EXPANDS LOCAL RECRUITING NETWORK AS A MEANS TO LOWER RECRUITING COSTSSites such as SignOnSanDiego and Kijiji added to help recruiters save on rising relocation costs
Legiant Teams with Actsoft to Deliver Integrated GPS Data with Time and Attendance SolutionGPS tracking promises to improve off-Site employee productivity.
New Book Reveals the Wage Wars between Men and WomenOn average, women earn a mere 75 percent of what men employed in the same occupation earn, according to The Editors at JIST, authors of the recently released reference Salary Facts Handbook. In the book, the authors shed light on the pay disparities between men and women and offer advice on how women can maximize their opportunity to earn equal pay for their employment.
Book 'Spiriting Around' Gives Head Start on Success12 good ideas to give you a jump start on your success. How love and having conscious values provide the foundation to reach any goal. How personal direction, self-encouragement, and responsibility give each of us the control we want to find satisfaction in life.
Leadership Without Borders: Successful Strategies From World-Class Leaders - 600 Word ReviewLeadership Without Borders shares the results of his detailed Global Leadership Survey (consisting of interviews with more than 50 leaders who have lived and worked in more than 60 different countries), Cohen identifies the new global competencies and groups them into a cohesive set of guidelines—illuminating a comprehensive and clear view of successful, world-focused management. Find out more. Read this review!
Leadership Without Borders: Successful Strategies From World-Class Leaders - 300 Word ReviewLeadership Without Borders shares the results of his detailed Global Leadership Survey (consisting of interviews with more than 50 leaders who have lived and worked in more than 60 different countries), Cohen identifies the new global competencies and groups them into a cohesive set of guidelines—illuminating a comprehensive and clear view of successful, world-focused management. Find out more. Read this review!
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Are you making the most of your inner Dr. King?Are you making the most of your inner Dr. King? Well, are you? Tom Terez shares this survey to see if you are.
Workscape Hires Veteran Sales Leader as Vice President of Compensation and Performance Business UnitChris O'Grady to Head North American Sales Initiatives for Company's Award-Winning Solutions
EBI, iCIMS Announce Enhancements to Strategic AllianceLeaders in Talent Management broaden technology interface saving Customers Time and Money
GeoLearning's Frank Russell to Present at Pacific Crest On-Demand ConferenceGeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and on-demand learning and performance platforms, today announced that Frank Russell, president and CEO, will present a corporate overview at Pacific Crest's 3rd Annual On-Demand Conference on February 28 at The Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, CA.
TEDS®, Inc., announced the general release of the TEDS® Talent Management Solutions Suite v. 8.5.TEDS 8.5 brings to the marketplace a stronger Succession Management capability and a more robust Job Vision product, including succession analytics and the ability to track and identify high potential associates and critical individual contributors. The suite now provides electronic signatures and automated routing with support for proxy supervisors within its Performance Plan functionality, efficient automated mass assignment of Roles, Tasks, and Competencies as a background function, and a robust archiving capability empowering any organization to manage the entire lifecycle of person records in its database.
AARP and Jackstreet Media Offer Mature Workers Fast Answers to Top Employment QuestionsRadio program for jobseekers age 50 and over expanded.
New Rules of Leadership Development e-Book PublishedLeadershipTools CEO Frank DuMar states that sustainability is the key to leadership development in his new e-Book. DuMar discusses the problems with most leadership training events and explains how to build a sustainable, affordable and effective leadership development program in his New Rules of Leadership Development e-Book.
FMI Introduces Mid-Size Construction Compensation SurveysThree New Products Provide Comprehensive, Market Niche Compensation & Benefits Data and Analysis for the Construction Industry
Achilles Group Raises Growth Equity Financing to Provide HR Services to Small BusinessAchilles Group, a provider of outsourced HR services to small businesses, announced the closing of $2.5 M Series A growth financing to expand services and locations across the southern U.S.. Houston-based Ephor Group and First Analysis of Chicago are co-funding the growth financing.
Quantum Integrations Announces Launch of FacultySourceA Niche Job Search Website Specifically for Postsecondary Education
There is a significant shortage of college level instructors in many areas of higher education. To meet this need, Quantum Integrations has launched FacultySource. Now, all sectors of postsecondary education (career schools, community colleges, universities) as well as professional training organizations can select from trained and qualified instructor candidates to meet their hiring needs easily and efficiently through FacultySource's website.
Bob Bozorgi, of Executive Trackers is Taking a Step Forward in Contingency RecruitingExecutive Trackers is a nationwide executive search firm that specializes in C-level executive placement in the following industries: Information Technology (IT), Finance, Real Estate, Engineering, Medical, Advertising/Marketing, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution, Media, Areospace/Aviation, Pharmacuetical, Trucking/Transportation, Gaming, Consumer Goods, Human Resources and many more.
iCIMS Rings In The New Year Setting RecordsiCIMS, a leading provider of single source, Web-based Talent Platforms, today released the company’s exceptional year-end summary, which highlighted record-breaking sales, industry-high customer retention rates, and an enhanced global presence.
John Younger will Deliver the Keynote Presentation at its Upcoming VIEW ConferenceHR.com has Announced that Accolo CEO John Younger will Deliver the Keynote Presentation at its Upcoming VIEW Conference on Recruitment Process Outsourcing
The HR.com VIEW conference on Recruitment Process Outsourcing will provide a wealth of information for C-level executives, HR leadership and all stakeholders involved in their company's hiring processes. John's presentation, “RPO: Friend, Fad or Foe” will better define this emerging industry and help attendees assess when RPO is the right solution for their organization.
Eliminating Energy Drains for Better Work-Life BalanceWork-life balance starts with self-management. OI Partners shares more.
How Line Managers Can Create Workforce Engagement Are your employees engaged? Recent studies have shown that organizations with engaged workforces performed better than those that did not. Peter Cheese, Robert J. Thomas and Elizabeth Craig share more.
Want to Increase Employee Retention? Try Hiring SeniorsHigh employee turnover can have a drastic effect on an organization's bottom line. Charlie Wonderlic explains.
Leadership ChecklistHow do you rate your leader? Better yet, how does your leader rate himself/herself? Don Phin has more.
When Bosses are Bullies What kind of a work environment do you have? The boss' attitude may make or break your workforce. M. Lee Smith Publishers explains.
Ask the Coach - Issue 53: Resignation? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, discusses common questions about how to resign from a position and offers tips and advice.
Making it Easier to Provide the Full Spectrum of HR Services to EmployeesExpanding businesses don't always have the luxury of adding to their staff. However, says Art Brooks, they do have more options.
Virtual HR Tools Offer Big Advantages for Small BusinessesSmall businesses can enjoy advantages once reserved for larger companies by using online applications. Shelly Davenport explains.
Executive Search: Unexpected Directions May Benefit the OrganizationExecutive searches can uncover more than a list of possibilities... it can reveal that you may not need what you thought. Bridgestar reports.
The Stress of LeadershipDid you make a resolution in the New Year to take stock of your stress level and do something about it.? Sharyn Mosca shares some very interesting studies that may help you target a plan.
Recognize the Importance of Small TalkSometimes talking about the weather can forecast more than you think. Dianna Booher explains.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: FalloutA recent article by Joan Lloyd entitled "Manager has a Responsibility to Tell it Straight’ Anything Less Shortchanges Employee", stirred a response from a support worker involved in the article. Joan shares further advice on the subject.
Health Care Cost Containment and Reduction Methods Vary By RegionThe Benefits USA 2007/2008 survey of more than 5,400 benefit plans found 65.8 percent of organizations nationally use wellness programs to contain costs, while 34.5 percent are increasing the employee portion of the premium.
Jean Herreman has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Atlanta office.Herreman joins Buck from The Hackett Group. Her human capital expertise includes HR strategy, talent and performance management, total rewards, and succession planning. Her experience includes developing a talent management maturity model and leading research that identified correlations between talent management and corporate financial performance.
Top 10 Ranking of Most Viewed Recruitment Videos by CareerTVCareerTV, the nation’s largest site for employer branding videos, has just published their first official ranking of most viewed videos among the 400+ recruitment videos currently posted on the site.
AbleNet, Showcases New Products at the Assistive Technology Industry Association ConferenceAbleNet, The World Leader in Assistive Technology Showcases New Products at the Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference January 30 - February 2, 2008
AbleNet will demonstrate their new line of computer access tools, new personal communicator, an automatic pager turner, a wireless switch, and curriculum for special education students.
Number Crunching Alone Insufficient for Today’s Financial ProfessionalsThe softer the better when it comes to hiring CFOs, according to a recent study by Robert Half Management Resources. The survey suggests communication and interpersonal skills may be more valuable than most would think.
Winning the Global War For TalentGiven the baby boomer exodus. . . Is this a good time for employers to take a more rigorous talent acquisition approach? Ron Hiller has an answer.
AbleNet, The World Leader in Assistive Technology Showcases New Products at the Assistive TechnologyAbleNet will demonstrate their new line of computer access tools, new personal communicator, an automatic pager turner, a wireless switch, and curriculum for special education students.