Premier Benefits Intelligence Provider OCI Expands Operations with New Office in Denver New business office in Denver joins the Cheyenne, Wyoming Service Operations Center as OCI expands in order to accommodate growth.
CareerBoard.com Launches New Service that Promises to Deliver Matching Resumes Within MinutesCareerBoard just released the new product called Talent On-Demand. This product enables employers to significantly reduce the time required to engage qualified job seekers and helps companies seek out passive professionals who match their hiring needs within minutes.
WorldatWork Announces $100,000 in Grants to Further Research on Employee Attraction and RetentionIn its second year of grant making, WorldatWork, the total rewards association, has announced it will again fund grants for research projects to further knowledge on the best ways to reward and incent employees, from compensation to employee benefits, work-life balance to recognition and career development.
Infohrm to Host 2008 Workforce Planning Summit in Las VegasInfohrm to Host 2008 Workforce Planning Summit in Las Vegas: 2nd Annual Event Includes Industry Experts
Only national conference focused on workforce planning best practices, methodologies, and success stories.
TalentSecure Launch of 2.0 Results in Unprecedented Growth for 2007Talent acquisition/talent management software-as-service provider ends 2007 with 450% growth over previous year.
WorldatWork Announces $100,000 in Grants to Further Research on Employee Attraction and RetentionIn its second year of grant making, WorldatWork, the total rewards association, has announced it will again fund grants for research projects to further knowledge on the best ways to reward and incent employees, from compensation to employee benefits, work-life balance to recognition and career development.
Executives: Baby Boomer Retirements Most Significant Workforce Trend in Next 10 YearsBABY BOOMERS STAND ALONE
Looking for a New Year's Resolution? Two More Hours of Sales Activity Per Week Can Mean MillionsWatson Wyatt Study Outlines Key Differentiators of Sales Success
Meta4’s PeopleNet Solution Selected by Colombian Government to Manage Three Million EmployeesMeta4 Bids Against Industry Giants in Colombia and Wins Contract
Berkshire’s Clients Named Top Places to Work for by Washingtonian MagazineBerkshire Associates Inc., a leading human resources software and services provider announced today that more than seven Berkshire clients were named among the top places to work by Washingtonian Magazine.
Infohrm to Host 2008 Workforce Planning Summit in Las VegasInfohrm to Host 2008 Workforce Planning Summit in Las Vegas: 2nd Annual Event Includes Industry Experts
Only national conference focused on workforce planning best practices, methodologies, and success stories.
BROKERHUNTER.com is Pleased to Announce the Launch of Enhanced FunctionalityDue to shifts in the industry, as well as, demand from our clients and candidates we have expanded our service to encompass additional job functions within the Insurance industry.
Crouch, Slavin & Company's Christine Luttrell Appointed to The Dallas Human Resources Management Christine Luttrell will serve as the Professional Development Director
Talent Acquisition/Talent Management Software-as-Service Provider Ends 2007 with 450% GrowthTalentSecure, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider in the Talent Acquisition/Talent Management market, today announced unprecedented results of the company's strong client growth.
Legiant Offers Automated Online Backup Services through Partnership with AmeriVaultLegiant, a leading provider of time and attendance solutions, announced a partnership with AmeriVault enabling Legiant to offer automated data protection services to clients.
AllJobs100 Announces the Launch of The Global Job Hub Website AllJobs100.comAllJobs100.com, a North Carolina, United States based website that caters to job seekers, employers and recruiters. We are very pleased to announce the launch of our website AllJobs100.com to make affordable job posting service and resume/CV search service available to a global audience of companies of any size. In addition, we offer free job search and resume/CV post service for job seekers.
PLATEAU EARNS TOP RATINGS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND COMPLETENESS OF VISIONPLATEAU EARNS TOP RATINGS FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND COMPLETENESS OF VISION IN BERSIN & ASSOCIATES’ LATEST TALENT MANAGEMENT SUITES STUDY
Report Highlights Plateau’s Comprehensive Global Services, iContent Solution, and Industry Leading Customer Satisfaction as Key Differentiators
First US Department of Defense Organization to win Organizational Performance AwardHuman Capital Institute Member And Education Customer, U.S. Army Ardec, Selected as 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award Winner -- First US Department of Defense Organization to win Organizational Performance Award
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, today announced that one of its members and education customer, the U.S. Army's Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC), was recently presented the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest Presidential honor for organizational performance excellence. ARDEC is the first Department of Defense organization to receive this prestigious award.
The RightThing President Terry Terhark Named HRO SuperStar Second Consecutive YearTerry Terhark, President of The RightThing, has been named HRO SuperStar by HRO Today magazine. The annual recognition list is a collection of top buyers, service providers, advisors, opinion leaders and others who have made a major impact on HR Outsourcing in 2007 and are leading the way in 2008. This is Terhark’s second consecutive year on the list.
Interaction Associates is featured in an article by The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal Profiles Interaction Associates and Company's Use of Collaboration Methods to Empower Employees and Save Money in the Relocation of San Francisco Office
Interaction Associates is featured in an article by The Wall Street Journal for the collaborative methods the company employed to identify the best option in relocating its San Francisco office. The article, titled "Giving Employees a Say in Where They’ll Work," is in the Small Business section of The Wall Street Journal Online at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119940482925066291.html.
Cornerstone OnDemand Among Three Vendors with Highest Overall Rating in Bersin & Associates’ StudyCornerstone OnDemand Among Three Vendors with Highest Overall Rating in Bersin & Associates’ Talent Management Suite Study
Leader in integrated talent management receives highest possible scores for customer satisfaction, product architecture and completeness of vision
Susan Riekki-Odle Joins Peak Sales RecruitingRespected sales executive to lead enterprise solutions.
Aruspex Helps Australian Mining Industry Ensure a Steady Workforce “Heartbeat”Mining Industry Skills Centre gathers insights from CAPTure software for industry’s “Heartbeat Project,” now expanding across Australia
Kelly Swart has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Pittsburgh officeSwart joins Buck from Mercer Human Resource Consulting. Her expertise includes retirement program design, funding, financial management, and administration.
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.
Arthur Warady Joins eMergent Benefit Solutions, LLC, as EVP of TechnologyeMergent Benefit Solutions, LLC ('EBS') is pleased to announce that Arthur D. Warady has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Technology. In this capacity, Warady will play a key leadership role in the continued development and communication of EBS' technology strategy and vision.
Premier Employment Screening Services Partners with SkillSurveyPremier Employment Screening Services Partners with SkillSurvey to Provide Innovative Online Reference Checking
Technology Improves Hiring Decisions While Eliminating Inefficiencies
SumTotal Systems Announces Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2007 Results A Record Revenue Quarter is Expected - Exceeds Fourth Quarter Guidance
Special Earned Income Tax Credit Notices Must Be Sent to California Employees Beginning January 2008There are changes in the Californian Income Tax laws and that is good news for some low income taxpayers. Littler Mendelson shares this report.
Majority of Companies Have Made Policy Changes for Working ParentsIt's all about the family life for some companies... The Office Team recently surveyed executives and found that some organizations changed policies for parents.
Online navigational tool will help simplify searches for appropriate senior housingCase Management Society of America announces new tool,
the CMSA Senior Housing Locator by SNAPforSeniors®
When it comes to keeping employees happy and productive, nothing tops flexible work arrangementsWhen it comes to keeping employees happy and productive, nothing tops flexible work arrangements, according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
PeopleFilter® Technology, unveiled a revolutionary approach to engaging job candidates PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS) and related sourcing and recruiting solutions, today unveiled a revolutionary approach to engaging job candidates known as Amplify for HR.
Enwisen Continues Momentum – Finishes Record Year with 80 New CustomersCompany Makes Significant Strides by Helping Employers Leverage Innovative Communications Technologies to Engage Today’s Internet-age Workforce
Second Annual CompTIA Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic Set for August 4The CompTIA Educational Foundation announced today that its Second Annual Creating Futures Charity Golf Classic will be held Monday, August 4, in Orlando, Fla.
WILSON LEARNING EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH NEW SUBSIDIARY IN INDIAWilson Learning Worldwide, a globalprovider of Human Performance Improvement solutions, has formally
expanded its operations into India through a new subsidiary office.
Ultimate Software Offers Interactive Human Resources Workshop in DallasFree Workshop to Cover Trends in Recruitment, Retention, HR Compliance and More
Enwisen Continues Momentum – Finishes Record Year with 80 New CustomersCompany Makes Significant Strides by Helping Employers Leverage Innovative Communications Technologies to Engage Today’s Internet-age Workforce
Podcast Recruiting Catching On with EmployersSeveral prominent employers now podcasting their jobs as part of their recruiting strategy.
An Up-to-Date Resume is Key to Stability in an Ever-Changing CareerWith the job market constantly in motion, it's essential for people to ensure their resume is strong, up-to-date, and available at a moment's notice. Yet too often, people wait until the last minute -- when they're suddenly laid off or interested in a spur of the moment job opportunity -- to begin crafting their resume. One of the most effective ways to stay prepared before it's too late is to turn to a professional resume writer for help, suggests Louise Kursmark, author of the newly released book, The Directory of Professional Resume Writers.
Top Eleven Ways to Increase Employee Satisfaction and Loyalty From Allegiance, IncImproving employee satisfaction through employee engagement is vital to improve job satisfaction, employee loyalty and profits. Allegiance loyalty experts provide the Top 11 Ways to Increase Employee Loyalty.
JWT INSIDE Releases Point of View: “The Online Revolution and Recruitment Advertising”JWT INSIDE, one of the world's leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, has released "The Online Revolution and Recruitment Advertising", written by Regina Caffey, Director, Job Board Strategies and New Media. This Point of View (POV) conveys JWT INSIDE's viewpoint on online media, including Job Boards and online advertising.
MicroTek Global Learning Solutions Announces Instructor Services MicroTek, a leader in global learning solutions, announces the addition of Instructor Services to the suite of training logistics and delivery services.
nowHIRE.com Successfully Implements Applicant Tracking System for Large Medical CenterAutomated talent acquisition process reduces administrative costs, time-to-fill and improves overall recruitment effectiveness for St. MaryÂ’s Medical Center
11th International Annual Employee Vetting & Screening Conference Co-Chaired by Robert Capwell11th International Annual Employee Vetting & Screening Conference Co-Chaired by Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Chief Knowledge Officer, Robert Capwell
The Challenges of Global Screening, Best Practices and Networking Highlight Conference Agenda
JWT INSIDE Recognized with Five Mercomm, Inc. Inova AwardsWT INSIDE Recognized with Five Mercomm, Inc. Inova Awards, Including Grand Prize Recruitment Site Best in Category
JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, was honored with five MerComm, Inc. iNOVA Awards. The iNOVA awards, honoring the world’s best corporate Web sites, represent world-class achievement, competing with over 200 entries from 12 countries around the world.
Aruspex Helps Australian Mining Industry Ensure a Steady Workforce 'Heartbeat'Mining Industry Skills Centre gathers insights from CAPTure software for industry's "Heartbeat Project," now expanding across Australia.
Human Capital Institute and Halogen Software Partner to Launch education and research trackHuman Capital Institute and Halogen Software Partner to Launch "Performance Management in the Mid-Market" Initiative
'Optimizing Your Excel Enabled Compensation Process' A Complimentary Webinar Hosted by HCR SoftwareThe webinar “Optimizing Your Excel Enabled Compensation Process” to be held on January 23, 2008 will discuss how Compensation Managers can successfully optimize their excel-based Compensation process.
Vurv Express to Offer eQuest’s New e-Commerce Job Posting Solution for Small & Mid-Sized Customers eQuest, the world’s leading supplier of domestic and international job-posting delivery services including worldwide job board management representation, announced today that Vurv Technology has integrated eQuest’s new e-commerce job posting solution – called eQuest Advantage™ into Vurv Express Recruitment, part of Vurv’s SMB product line. Vurv Technology (formerly Recruitmax) is a global provider of technology and services for building great workforces.
Albany Contingent Worker Management Services Available for Companies Affected by Ensemble Chimes Firm to provide interim and long-term contingent/contract worker management.
Fieldglass Closes Impressive 2007 with More Than 50 Percent Growth in New BusinessFieldglass, Inc., the leading services procurement software provider for global enterprises, today announced a successful closing of the 2007 fiscal year marked by strong financial growth, an increase of more than 50 percent in awarded business, widespread market acceptance and numerous enhancements to its award-winning InSite® product suite.
Wellness Corporate Solutions and Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Partner in Healthy Workforce Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Wellness Corporate Solutions, encourages employers in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia to get their employees exercising with the first annual 2008 in Motion Fitness Challenge, an 8-week fitness challenge in which companies compete to see who has the healthiest workforce based on exercise time.
CyberShift Selects Gene Wronko as Director of IT and On DemandIndustry Veteran Brings Leadership and Technology Background to CyberShift’s Team of Experts
Plateau Systems Recognized in Bersin & Associates 2007 Learning Leaders Program PLATEAU JOINS CUSTOMER CA AND PARTNER NINTH HOUSE IN
BERSIN & ASSOCIATES’ 2007 LEARNING LEADERS WINNER’S CIRCLE
Company’s iContent Solution Wins for Platform Innovation; Customer CA Recognized for Technology Excellence for Its Enterprise-Wide LMS Implementation; iContent Partner Ninth House Recognized for Business Process Innovation
ExpertPlan Expands Payroll Foothold with 5 New Payroll CompaniesExpertPlan announced it inked deals with five nationwide payroll companies in December 2007, providing each firm with its own fully branded 401(k) product. ExpertPlan now boasts seven new payroll partners since launching its private label 401(k) program within the payroll channel in late 2007. The company, which now has a dedicated sales and relationship management team devoted solely to supporting the needs of its payroll partners, anticipates bringing in over a dozen more payroll companies in 2008.
First Ever Diversity Focused Electronic Job Fair to be Held in Los AngelesLive, Fully Interactive Electronic Job Fair on January 24th
FEMSA Brews Up Future Leaders Using Learning Management from SumTotalSumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning
management solutions, announced that FEMSA (NYSE:FMX), the leading
beverage company in Latin America, has deployed the SumTotal
TotalLMS(TM) solution to manage learning in its operating units in
Mexico and South America.
TALX and ServiceMaster to Present at Upcoming IHRIM Webinar“Getting Your Employees Plugged In: An Employee’s Electronic Life Cycle”
American Community Partners With Employees to Benefit Three CharitiesAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today that it has made a $15,000 donation that will benefit three charities.
RecruitMilitary Career Fair Coming to the Basketball Home of the Texas Longhorns in AustinRecruitMilitary Career Fair Coming to the Basketball Home of the Texas Longhorns in Austin on January 24
The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in Austin on Thursday, January 24, 2008. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Frank Erwin Center, basketball home of the University of Texas Longhorns. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers with 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.
PharmaDiversity Job Board Selects eJobFairs.net for PartnershipPharmaDiversity Job Board to offer electronic job fairs powered by eJobFairs.net.
Secure Talent Helps Clients Affected by Axium International Bankruptcy1099 Compliance and Payrolling Firm Offers Seamless Transitions and Vendor-neutral Consultations.
Secure Talent Helps Clients Affected by Axium International Bankruptcy1099 Compliance and Payrolling Firm Offers Seamless Transitions and Vendor-neutral Consultations.
Free e-book for College Grads, a $20 Million Value, Issued by Bestselling Author, Leadership AdviserMelissa Giovagnoli’s new e-book “101 Ways to Networld” will help young adults properly network for meaningful jobs. She is the founder and president for Networllding’s Leadership Center for Innovation and Collaboration.
Abso Unveils Second Generation I-9 Solution to Streamline Employment Eligibility VerificationAbso, a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider for hiring managers, has released a second generation, web-based solution that enables employers to more easily comply with U.S. employment eligibility verification regulations, while minimizing the impact on their resources. The solution automates legal "right to work" verification efficiently in Abso's talent management platform and streamlines Form I-9 eligibility confirmation. Abso offers electronic Form I-9 as a stand-alone service or integrated with Abso's Talent Edition™, a web-based software solution that affordably speeds the end-to-end recruitment process.
Accurate Background Aggressively Expands Biometric Livescan NetworkAccurate Background Inc., a solution driven leader in the background screening industry, today announced the expansion of its fingerprinting network through the purchase of assets including livescan capture systems and custom electronic Biometric Information Processing System (eBIT) software from Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity management systems.
Devise Effective Retention Tactics to Reduce TurnoverDo you know why your IT employees are leaving? Being able to answer this question may help you retain some of your IT personnel. Info-Tech investigates.
Supervisory, Leadership, Diversity Training to Rise in 2008There will be more dollars spent on leadership and diversity training in 2008, says Novations Group.
Managing Change with Outsourced HRThis article reviews some of the issues associated with HRO change management for a client organization.
Recruiting Generation Y Candidates Requires Different EmphasisExecutive Recruiting Firm provides tips on how to attract and hire Generation Y candidates - those born between 1980 and 2003.
Reinventing an Aging WorkforceThe staffing sky may be falling according to some businesses who see the departure of baby boomers as a downfall. As the Conference Board explains, careful planning during the transition may benefit an organization.
Deal With a Problem Employee Before it’s too Late How do you deal with problem employees? Don Phin shares some tips on how to deal with performance problems.
Management In Real Life: Passing The BatonWhen employees leave, all that learning investment goes with them, says Kevin Herring. How do successful companies make knowledge sharing a priority? Kevin Herring explains.
Boosting Performance at the YMCAHow do you build performance in a mission-driven organization? Howard Guttman recently interviewed the COO from the YMCA of Eastern Union County, New Jersey. He shares the answers.
How to Make Your Messages MemorableJust to get straight to the point... if it is relevant, compelling information, it moves the listener or reader. Isabelle Albanese explains.
College Bowl and the Office PoolGambling in the workplace. Do you know the risks? M. Lee Smith Publishers weighs the stakes.
Shift to E-mail in Business Makes Crafting Meaningful Messages More ImportantYou are reading this... so you are clearly online. Does that mean that you fall into the category of someone who emails more than he/she talks? The OfficeTeam shares the results of a recent survey that has found voice mail to be a thing of the past.
Understanding the New Dynamics of Delivering Quality HR ServicesWhen it comes to HR service delivery, there are many aspects of quality that can impact an organization’s employee satisfaction, engagement, productivity, and overall business success. Fidelity shares this report.
How to Increase Direct Deposit at Your CompanyDiane Freeman of the Federal Reserve Bank shows how to break down the barriers for participation.
Work-Life Balance - Tips for Staying Focused and Productive24 hours is never enough to get everything we need to do in a day done. How do we make that time work for us? Liz Bywater shares her advice with OI Partners.
Management In Real Life: Leadership ChoicesWhat is 'genuine' leadership? It encourages commitment, says Kevin Herring. Herring shares this tale of differing leadership styles.
Translate Concepts Like "Vision" and "Strategy" to SpecificsVagueness leaves much to be desired. . . and that really does go without saying. Dianna Booher explains.
High Performance Organization Structures and CharacteristicsThere is a long list of processes and beliefs that shape an organization's structure, and nothing is perfect. Jim Clemmer explains how high performing organizations have a number of similar features.
Changing is Not Good Enough; You’ve Got to be ChangeableIs your organization's environment stable? Bruce Katcher will tell you that may not be an effective way of looking at your company.
Beyond BenchmarkingBenchmarking is standard practice in most companies; but often such benchmarking focuses on companies in like industries. Manufacturers study manufacturers; healthcare providers study other healthcare providers. John Baldoni takes a step beyond benchmarking.
Use International Standards as a First Step Towards Records ManagementRecords management is not an easy task. New policies and acts in the U.S. make it an even greater challenge. Info-Tech explains.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Lone Wolf ManagerDo you need to worry about what is being said behind your back? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Verified Person Inc. adds Cisco head HR officer to board Verified Person Inc., a leading provider of background screening services, announces the addition of Brian Schipper,
senior vice president of human resources for Cisco Systems Inc., to its board of directors.
Don't Be Colorblind, Says Workplace Diversity ConsultantAs Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approaches, you could be sending out the wrong message by claiming that you "just don't notice" race, warns Carmen Van Kerckhove, president of the workplace diversity consulting firm New Demographic.
LifeCare® and Yale University to Offer Fall Prevention Services for Older AdultsThis release announces a new partnership between Yale University and LifeCare, Inc. aimed at delivering a wide range of fall prevention services to managed health care organizations, employers, and professional geriatric care managers nationwide.
Background Screening Expert Returns from World Tour with Enlightened Vision Background Screening Expert Returns from World Tour with Enlightened Vision of International Background Investigations
As short as five years ago background screening was virtually exclusively a tool used by businesses in the U.S., however, as multinationals, offshoring and global businesses continue to grow so has background screening. Today there are flourishing background screening industries emerging in India, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore and Australia.
Ready to Hire Names Ben Holsopple Business Development ManagerReady to Hire, a new company that offers the only national database of pre-screened job candidates,
announced today that Ben Holsopple has been named Business Development
Manager.
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.
Human Capital Institute and Trovix Partner to Launch “Internet Recruiting 2.0” InitiativesThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Trovix, a provider of intelligent search technology for employment products and services, announced today that the two organizations will jointly launch the “Internet Recruiting 2.0” education and research track.
Zywave, Inc., announced today additions to Broker Briefcase®, an Internet content libraryZywave, Inc., a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today additions to Broker Briefcase®, an Internet content library that hosts thousands of customized, agency-branded, templates that facilitate broker-to-client communication. The application contains marketing materials, benchmarking information, educational articles for brokers’ clients and newsletters and other communications for clients’ employees.
SALARY.COM™ TO PRESENT AT THE TENTH ANNUAL NEEDHAM GROWTH STOCK CONFERENCESalary.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLRY), a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Kent Plunkett, and its Chief Financial Officer, Chris Power, will present at the Tenth Annual Needham Growth Stock Conference, to be held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City.
Arriva Plans for Future With Softscape's People Management SolutionSoftscape Succession Planning Gives Company Tools Needed to Support Business Strategy
WestLake Training and Development to Offer Information Technology Training Workshop Covering SpringOne-day workshop is designed by developers to introduce spring framework.
Accurate Background Aggressively Expands Biometric Livescan NetworkAccurate Background Inc., a solution driven leader in the background screening industry, today announced the expansion of its fingerprinting network through the purchase of assets including livescan capture systems and custom electronic Biometric Information Processing System (eBIT) software from Cross Match Technologies, Inc., a global provider of biometric identity management systems.