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Albany to Exhibit at HR Florida 2007
Albany, an international contingent workforce management company, will exhibit for the first time on its "home" turf at the HR Florida State Conference and Expo, to be held in Orlando from October 3-5.

MICHAEL STALLARD TO ADDRESS PUBLIC ON THE "CASE FOR CONNECTION" IN THE WORKPLACE
Author of "Fired Up Or Burned Out" to speak in Greenwich on October 18th and October 24th: Events are open to the public

HireAbility.com Utilizes Trainings, Speaking Engagements to Educate Colossal Amount of Recruiters
Company to reach thousands of staffing professionals over the next two months.

Management Mentors Launches Internet Radio Show on Corporate Mentoring Programs
Mentoring topics on new Internet radio show will prove valuable to HR departments recruiting and retaining talent.

Annual Business Roundtable Brings Together Leading Organizations For Networking
Mentoring topics on new Internet radio show will prove valuable to HR departments recruiting and retaining talent.

Mark B. Nyman Named a Principal With The RBL Group
The RBL Group specializes in helping clients deliver a strong leadership brand and a strategic HR agenda.

HRsmart Inc., announced it has expanded its global presence with the opening of an office in Sydney
“Our increased acceptance by global enterprise organizations makes this a natural step in our growth and organizational progression,” said John Cowling, President of HRsmart Australia. “The acceptance our products are receiving in the marketplace, and the acceptance of talent management technology by companies in Australia warrants our expansion into this territory.”

LinkedIn’s 14 Million Members Can Now Include Professional Photo within their Online Profile
New Feature is Appealing to Many Who Remember Faces More Easily than Names

BestMainframeJobs.com Launches Mainframe Jobs Website Dedicated to Mainframe Professionals
BestMainframeJobs.com today officially announced the launch of the BestMainframeJobs.com website, dedicated to matching the best mainframe jobs with the most qualified mainframe professionals worldwide.

Troublesome Adverbs Can Take You to Court
Dianna Booher shares a communication tip that could help your legal dilemmas.

Regeneron Announces Presentation at UBS Global Life Sciences Conference
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: REGN) will webcast its presentation at the UBS Global Life Sciences Conference on Thursday, September 27, 2007.

Watson Wyatt Identifies Major Benefit Trends During Open Enrollment Season
Financial Incentives/Penalties for Healthy Behaviors, Full Coverage for Preventive Care Highlight Trends

Thomas Burke has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its Pittsburgh office.
Burke joins Buck after having worked as an independent consultant for several years. Prior to that, he served with Mercer Human Resource Consulting as a Principal. His expertise includes design and implementation of employee compensation, performance management, and recognition programs.

Merit Raises for 2008 Highest in Asia, Latin America, Watson Wyatt Finds
Employees in United States, Europe to See Lesser Increases in 2008

Change Your Financial Habits and Chart Your Future
With all the books written about financial planning, few get to the heart of what it takes to successfully manage your money.

More Florida Organizations Search for Employees in 2007
The competition for top performers is heating up as 97.7 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007

California Pay Increase Budgets Grow in 2007
The newly released Compensation Data – California annual survey of 384 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.83 percent for 2007 and are projected to increase to 3.85 in 2008.

Granite Solutions Groupe to be a Sponsor of the 29th Annual March of Dimes Charity Golf Tournament
San Francisco-based recruiting firm connects passion for golf with community support.

Résuméfit Uses Science and Technology to Integrate Candidate's Soft Skills Into Written Resumes
Next generation resume uses cognitive assessments and digital signature technology to allow job seekers to differentiate themselves.

Don Ramer to Serve as Learning Track Leader at the Atlanta Recruiting Roadshow
Arbita, the leading provider of global job advertising distributions solutions, is pleased to announce that Don Ramer, CEO and Founder, will be serving as a Learning Track Leader at the Atlanta Recruiting Roadshow on September 25, 2007.

John Baldoni Works with AthenaOnline for Online Video Coaching Series
Athena and Baldoni add 18 coaching SmartByte videos focusing on leadership and communication issues.

Robert Half International Selects eQuest as Job Posting Provider
eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, announced today that it will be managing the Internet job posting services for Robert Half International, the leading provider of skilled accounting, finance and technology professionals in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

BULLHORN BUILDS LEADERSHIP AND MOMENTUM IN HEALTHCARE MARKET
Staffing and Recruiting Software Leader Notes 78 Percent Customer Growth; Bullhorn Chosen By Wide Range of Healthcare Staffing Providers Including All Medical Personnel, RN Network and TeamStaffRX

HumanConcepts to Present "Enterprise Org Charting: Beyond Basic Visualization" at OHUG in Las Vegas
HumanConcepts, will exhibit OrgPlus® Enterprise 3.0 at the Oracle® HCM Users Group (OHUG) September 24-26 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 25-year HR veteran Jim Candler will present "Enterprise Org Charting: Beyond Basic Visualization."

Texas Pay Increase Budgets Continue to Fluctuate in 2007
The newly released Compensation Data – Texas annual survey of 289 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.59 percent for 2007 and are projected to increase to 3.63 in 2008. Texas pay increase budgets have varied over the last three years. They were 3.63 percent in 2006 and then, 3.48 percent in 2005.

HumanConcepts to Present "Enterprise Org Charting: Beyond Basic Visualization" at OHUG in Las Vegas
HumanConcepts, will exhibit OrgPlus® Enterprise 3.0 at the Oracle® HCM Users Group (OHUG) September 24-26 at the Paris Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. 25-year HR veteran Jim Candler will present "Enterprise Org Charting: Beyond Basic Visualization."

AIRS Launch of New Recruiting Technology-SearchBuilder Revolutionizes Candidate Sourcing
New Integrated Tool Automatically Retrieves the Most Relevant Active and Passive Candidates Saving Organizations Time and Money

2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in New England
The newly released Compensation Data – New England annual survey of 160 companies in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island found pay increase budgets are 3.53 percent for 2007 and are projected to stay the same in 2008.

MassMutual Captures No. 1 Ranking in 2007 InformationWeek 500 'Information Security/Privacy'
MassMutual Captures No. 1 Ranking in 2007 InformationWeek 500 'Information Security/Privacy' Category

CivilianJobs.com Announces Dates and Locations From Their Military Job Fairs Schedule
CivilianJobs.com Military Job Fairs put transitioning military job seekers face-to-face with HR Recruiters and Diversity Recruiters.

Companies Concede Many Projects Mismanaged
Some of the best laid plans end up failing if proper training is not offered. Novations Group shares the results of a recent study they conducted on mismanaged projects and why they fail.

Hazardous Hires
Arthur J. Cohen Esq., VP of Operations and General Counsel for Concorde Inc., discusses how weak background screening can open the door to unsavory employees and expensive lawsuits.

American Labor's Competitive Advantage
Is the American workforce competitive based on cost? Michael Lee Stallard says American workers are at a disadvantage on the global wage scale.

How to Make Effort Rewarding
To reward is easy, to improve. . . well, that's the challenge. How do you recognize employees in ways that motivate rather than discourage. Jim Clemmer has more.

Use the Right Metrics When Building an IT Performance Scorecard
Collecting hundreds of metrics for performance scorecards is a challenge. The reporting process becomes easier when performance is tied to business objectives. Info-Tech explains.

Assume The Position
There are many layers to a leadership position. Assuming the role is complicated. Patricia Wheeler explains.

Ask the Coach - Issue 45: Women Declining Promotion?
Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, explores some of the reasons women decline promotion - a call for more humane organizations.

Creative Metrics in Succession Planning
Glass was made to be broken and many women are finding the glass ceiling may no longer be a barrier. Suzanne Douglas Harris of Oi Partners share how succession planning is changing.

Ten Secrets of Reviewing Counsel for Clients in Mediation
It's not just knowledge of law that will help lawyers mediate. . . Laurie Israel explains.

Managing Personality Conflicts and Negative Attitudes in the Workplace
Negative employees can work against you, sucking up the positive energy and helping to lower morale. Greg Smith shares his thoughts on how to keep the glass half full.

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Stretch Assignment
Your team has grown along with your responsibilities. . . how do you keep track of everything and everyone without micromanaging? Joan Lloyd explains.

Calgary Salary Increases Reach New Heights
Businesses finding they need more than base pay to attract and retain employees, a Hewitt Associates study finds.

If You're a Savvy Shopper, You'll Love HSAs
When shopping for an HSA, you may want to try it on for size. Rania Sedhom explains.

Employees Say “Yes” to Employer-Sponsored Health & Wellness Programs
If you provide it, they will come. That's the message employees sent to employers through a LifeCare® poll that asked if workers would favor an employer-sponsored health and wellness program.

Study Reveals the Myth of the Family-Friendly Corporation
Family-friendly benefits are grossly underutilized by most dual-career couples. Many companies still have a long way to go to turn family-friendly policy into practice that employees actually trust and use.

PreVisor to Host Assessment Best-Practices Seminar and Networking Event
Leading assessment firm offers access to industry thought leaders.

New Survey Points to "Creativity Gap" in U.S. Workplace
At a time when many economists and futurists are pointing to creativity and innovation as one of the cornerstones of U.S. competitiveness in the years ahead, a new survey finds that, while an overwhelming majority of American workers believe they are instinctively creative, fewer than two in three think they are tapping their creative capacities on the job.

JWT Employment Communications Expands Services Within Research and Planning Division
JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest employment marketing and communications companies, has expanded the portfolio of research services in their Research and Planning Division in a strategic move to consolidate their entire suite of research capabilities under one management.

eQuest Announces the Five Best Free Websites to Post US Job Advertisements on the Internet
eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet management services, announced today it has completed its analysis of hundreds of free job boards to determine the most effective free posting websites in the United States.

TUT Services to Exhibit at HR Southwest Conference in Fort Worth, Texas
TUT Services, a leader in sales, service and training for Sage Abra HRMS human resources (HR) Software, will be exhibiting at the HR Southwest Conference in Fort Worth, Texas this October 23-26.

eJobFairs.net Brings Live and Fully Interactive Electronic Job Fair to Los Angeles and Orange County
eJobFairs.net is bringing their unique and exclusive electronic job fair to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Job seekers and employers can now interview live from their homes or office.

Today is Atlas Van Lines’ 20th annual nationwide celebration for van operators
ROAD Day celebrations recognizing professional van operators’ hard work and outstanding service scheduled across North America today

Pilat to Demonstrate Upcoming Version of Succession Pulse™ for Healthcare Industry
Succession Pulse™ for healthcare industry to appear at Annual American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Association (ASHHRA) Conference & Expo.

The Infohrm Group Announces New Director of Marketing for North America
Mick Collins appointed to lead the company’s in-region advertising, external communications, and marketing activities

Less "Finders" More "Keepers," as More Financial Professionals are Staying Put in Their Jobs
On-Line Recruiting Firm, WallStJobs.com Offers Suggestions On Making The Most Of The Volatile Employment Market And How To Help Keep The Job You Have.

Workscape and Cadbury Schweppes Team to Deliver Compensation Management Session
Tim Clifford, CEO, president and co-founder of Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits, compensation and performance management solutions and Jan Vernon, senior vice president of Compensation & Benefits at Cadbury Schweppes

Philadelphia Newspapers LLC Selects Benelogic For Online Benefits Management
Benelogic, a best-of-breed provider of online benefit management portal applications, is pleased to announce that Philadelphia Newspapers has selected Benelogic as their online benefits enrollment partner.

Elder Caregiving Site ShirleyBOARD.com Wins WebAward for Outstanding Online Community
ShirleyBOARD is a free online community with tools and features to help those caring for aging loved ones. The ShirleyBOARD website, www.shirleyboard.com, has been recognized by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development by being honored with the Online Community Standard of Excellence WebAward Designation.

Candidate Manager, announce SNC Lavalin Engineers & Constructors as new client in Canada.
SNC are a globally regarded engineering and construction company and have chosen Candidate Manager’s enterprise talent management solution to manage their recruiting process.

Recruitment Enhancement Services Completes Market Research Survey on Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Recruitment solutions provider surveyed for further understanding of common myths and misunderstandings related to recruitment process outsourcing.

Kettering Health Network SelectsUltimate Software's End-to-End Human Resources and Talent Management
Ultimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat Kettering Health Network (KHN), a leading medical provider in theMidwest with 6,930 employees, selected Ultimate Software's coreUltiPro, UltiPro Performance Management, and UltiPro Recruitment inJune 2007.

One of Baltimore’s Top Female CEO’s Opens New Doors to Fellow Business Professionals
Berkshire Associates Inc. Hosts an Open House in Honor of Business Growth and Development

SNC Lavalin Chooses Candidate Manager as Recruitment Solution
Candidate Manager, one of the fastest-growing talent management solution providers, announce SNC Lavalin Engineers & Constructors as new client in Canada. SNC a globally regarded engineering and construction company and have chosen Candidate Manager's enterprise talent management solution to manage their recruiting process.

Secova Powered By Ultralink Announces Rapid Growth Since Mereger One Year Ago
Secova Powered By Ultralink Announces Rapid Growth Since Mereger One Year Ago -- Secova Adds 12 New Clients in Past Year, Including Several Fortune 500 Companies Secova powered by UltraLink, a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced a significant growth in revenue and company size since the merger of Secova and UltraLink was completed one year ago. The company has added 12 new clients and demonstrated significant success with its Dependent Eligibility Audit services, saving clients between 6-17% annually in health care costs.

Impact Achievement Group Recognized Among Top Leadership Development Vendors in Bersin & Associates
Company rates impressive marks in new report titled, “High Impact Leadership Development”

Survey: Most Executives Would Not Opt for Self-Employment, but Many Intrigued by the Prospect
A local career expert from Robert Half Management Resources can address the following topics: · Why more financial executives aren’t ready to take the plunge · Tips for working as a consultant -- is it right for you? · How consulting can fulfill your need for greater independence without the administrative burden

New Survey Points to “Creativity Gap” in U.S. Workplace
“Creative Economy” to be focus of future workforce, conference

Sterling Testing Systems, Inc. Ranked Number 28 in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for NY
Attributes innovation and employee dedication to its 442% revenue growth.

Globoforce Names Rachana Srivastava Vice President, Services
Srivastava Brings Strong Leadership in IT, Professional Services and Human Capital Management to New Position.

2007 California Employment Law Update: Conference Prepares Employers for New Changes
The Employer Resource Institute (http://www.ca-answers.com) is pleased to announce the second annual California Employment Law Update conference at the Claremont Resort & Spa in Berkeley, California on December 10-12, 2007. This exclusive conference for California employers and human resource professionals is sponsored by the same people who produce the award-winning California Employment Law Answers. Attendees will get the latest California-specific updates on new laws and cases, including real-world best practices tips, from the state's leading employment experts.

Elder Caregiving Site ShirleyBOARD.com Wins WebAward for Outstanding Online Community
The ShirleyBOARD website, www.shirleyboard.com, has been recognized by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development by being honored with the Online Community Standard of Excellence WebAward Designation.

Monster Launches Monster Video Profile, Enabling Employers to Harness the Power of Multimedia
Solution Provides Video Production, Hosting and Job Posting Integration Capabilities

WorldatWork to Train Defense Department HR Managers on Market Pay
WorldatWork, the association of human resources, compensation and benefits professionals, today announced it has been selected to present compensation competency training for the Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian Personnel Management Service (CPMS).

Impact Achievement Group Recognized Among Top Leadership Development Vendors in Bersin & Associates
Company rates impressive marks in new report titled, “High Impact Leadership Development”

Avis Budget Group Selects Halogen Software
Employee Performance and Talent Management Solution to Support High Performance Workforce, Prepare for Future Growth with Succession Planning

Growing Healthcare Organization Selects Ultimate Software's Core UltiPro
Growing Healthcare Organization Selects Ultimate Software's Core UltiPro and UltiPro Time and Attendance

EntryPoint Global Launches New Corporate Website and Tagline
EntryPoint Global announces the launch of its new corporate website and tagline to further strengthen the company's corporate identity.

Authoria Appoints Stephen Lifshatz as CFO
Software-Industry Veteran Brings Significant Expertise in Leading Growth, Acquisitions, and Public Offerings

JobsDragon.hk Launches Executive Jobs Site for "Million Dollar Jobs" in Hong Kong and Mainland China
JobsDragon.hk launches a new Executive Jobs site for "Million Dollar Jobs in Hong Kong and Mainland China." Our focus allows employers to post positions for top-tier middle to upper level candidates on a professional site devoted to seeking the passive candidates searching there next career move.

Monster Launches Monster Video Profile, Enabling
Employers to Harness the Power of Multimedia Job Postings

THE JACOBSON GROUP IS ONLY INSURANCE-FOCUSED COMPANY NAMED TO SIA
THE JACOBSON GROUP IS ONLY INSURANCE-FOCUSED COMPANY NAMED TO SIA FASTEST-GROWING STAFFING FIRMS LIST Recognized for average of 30 percent annual growth throughout the past 5 years

Impact Achievement Group Recognized Among Top Leadership Development Vendors in Bersin & Associates
Impact Achievement Group has been named among the top leadership development vendors in a new research report from Bersin & Associates, "High Impact Leadership Development: Trends, Best Practices and Industry Solutions."

HireMeNow.com Launches First Online Temporary Employment Marketplace
HireMeNow.com fundamentally improves upon the way traditional temporary staffing services are delivered, by moving the business model completely online, and taking advantage of the growing acceptance of video resumes. Companies can post jobs for free and select temporary candidates directly, saving time and money. Job candidates can apply to jobs for free, completing their profile and taking skills tests from the convenience of their homes .

Adam Personnel in NYC Offers Free Career Workshop
Adam Personnel and Adam Temporary Services will conduct an Employment Counseling Workshop on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at the Grace Institute in Manhattan. The free workshop for candidates looking for a job or looking to change jobs will include presentations by experienced professionals on interview tips, interview attire, setting and achieving goals, and legal issues facing immigrants.

The Online 401(k) Salutes the Champions of 401(k) Fee Disclosure
As part of its public crusade against hidden fees, The Online 401(k), (www.theonline401k.com), the nation’s leading provider of full-service Web-based 401(k) plans for small businesses, today recognized the top three champions for the full disclosure of hidden 401(k) fees.

InformationWeek Ranks Convergys in Top 10 For Innovative Use of Technology
Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today its selection to the InformationWeek 500 Top 10, a prestigious list that recognizes companies for their innovative use of technology.

eContinuum Welcomes New Member to Advisory Board
Former Ceridian Executive Sharon Stein to Lend Sales and Marketing Expertise to Growing On-Demand Software Company

Buck Consultants Reports Salary Increases to Remain Stable in 2008
Pay for Performance Still an Elusive Goal

Job Changing Success Tips
The first step is always the hardest when deciding to change jobs. Robin Ryan has tips on how to successfully take the leap.

Employment Contracts in China
China is undergoing an employment transition. . . one that sees workers getting contracts for the first time ever. Ames Gross, President, Pacific Bridge, Inc. explains.

The Human Capital Institute and SCU's Leavey School of Business Offer "Taboos of Leadership" Network
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and the Executive Development Center, a division of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, announced today that Anthony Smith, renowned leadership consultant and author, will speak at the latest program in a series of network and learn events for Silicon Valley's business community.

SumTotal Systems to Present at the Maxim Group Growth Conference
SumTotal(R) Systems (NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning management solutions, today announced that its CFO, Neil Laird, will present at the Maxim Group Growth Conference in New York City on September 20, 2007.

FieldMedia, LLC to Launch New Web 2.0 Websites for the Benefits and Compensation Communities
FieldMedia, LLC to Launch New Web 2.0 Websites for the Benefits and Compensation and Consumer Directed Healthcare Communities In partnership with HR.com, CDHC and Benefits and Compensations Solutions Publications move into a new interactive online environment.

TempWorks Software to Display Healthcare Staffing Solution at Industry Conference
TempWorks Software supports upcoming Healthcare Staffing Summit as Gold-level sponsor.

Globoforce Named as a Top Employee Recognition Program Outsourcer
Globoforce, a leading provider of worldwide, on-demand employee recognition programs, has been recognized by HRO Today magazine in its annual listing of the top 13 providers of employee recognition outsourcing, "The Baker’s Dozen: Employee Recognition." An industry trade publication, HRO Today is written for senior business leaders and decision makers who recommend, specify and buy HR outsourcing services for their corporate and public sector organizations.

Less “Finders” More “Keepers,” As More Financial Professionals Are Staying Put In Their Jobs.
On-Line Recruiting Firm, WallStJobs.com Offers Suggestions On Making The Most Of The Volatile Employment Market And How To Help Keep The Job You Have.

Pioneers in disease management seek to transform healthcare with an inclusive people-centered model
CARDIUM HEALTH AND AIRLOGIX UNITE TO SHIFT FOCUS FROM DISEASE MANAGEMENT TO GREATER INDIVIDUAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION

HRMC, Inc. and Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Partner
HRMC, Inc. and Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Partner to Integrate Pre-employment Verification in Candidate Screening and Assessment Platform. Partnership adds automated background checks and drug test reporting as the final phase in hiring process.

FieldMedia, is pleased to announce the launch of their two newly redesigned websites
In partnership with HR.com, CDHC and Benefits and Compensations Solutions Publications move into a new interactive online environment.

ACI Launches New Onsite Flu Vaccination Program
Just in time for flu season, ACI Specialty Benefits launches a new on-site flu vaccination program designed to help employers combat the spread of influenza throughout the office.

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