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Talent Technology’s Resume Mirror Extraction Enterprise product to improve user experience
Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the selection of its Resume Mirror Extraction Enterprise product by reed.co.uk, based in London, UK.

Reliable Leadership Methods Lead to Better Employee Performance
A common leadership method is the best way to inspire great employee performance, says Impact Achievement Group

Impact Achievement Group’s Breakthrough Approach using the Harrison Assessment® System
Team Building – Impact Achievement Group’s Breakthrough Approach using the Harrison Assessment® System A popular assessment tool can revolutionize team building, says Impact Achievement Group

Monster HR Alliance Program Expands to Offer Global Capabilities
First Advantage and HRSmart to Offer International Capabilities to U.S. Employers; European-based Jobpartners Joins Alliance

Buck Consultants Survey: Health Care Costs Projected to Increase at Double-Digit Levels
Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates through the remainder of 2007 and into 2008, according to a national survey of insurers and administrators.

Infohrm Research Reveals Fresh Challenges for Employers Facing an Aging Workforce
Significant implications for workforce planning stem from countervailing patterns in older worker tenure, health, and skillsets

CollegeRecruiter.com Job Seeker Confidence Index for November 2007
Despite the flat stock market, subprime mortgage scandals, and fears of recession, a large majority of college students and recent graduates are quite optimistic about the prospects they face in the job market.

IHRIM’s Flagship Bi-Monthly Publication, IHRIM.link, Now Available Online
IHRIM members and subscribers can now enjoy the IHRIM.link magazine in the printed format and in the new online searchable format – one more reason why IHRIM continues to be, after more than 25 years, the leading association for knowledge, education and solutions supporting human capital management.

Investments in Private Equity Still Worth Considering for Institutional
Well-Governed Funds Can Benefit from Broad Investing Approach, Watson Wyatt Says

AllRetailJobs.com and PeopleAnswers, Inc., form Partnership
AllRetailJobs.com and PeopleAnswers, Inc., form Partnership to provide Employers and Recruiters with Assessment Services

Secure Talent Announces Additions to Leadership Team
New 1099 compliance firm garners key industry experts.

Human Resource Planning Society Launches People & Strategy
The Next Generation of the Leading Source of Knowledge and Information Connecting People to Business Strategy The Human Resource Planning Society has announced that its highly regarded journal, Human Resource Planning, will become People & Strategy in 2008.

The Center for Talent Retention Launches New Web Site
The Center for Talent Retention, the leader in taking action to engage and retain employees, today released a redesigned web site illustrating the successes organizations have had taking action to engage and retain their employees.

New Online Sales Force Assessment Tool from Employee Continuum Helps Pinpoint Best Sales Hires
Easy-to-use sales talent profiler delivers insightful intelligence that helps companies define ideal hiring profile for top salespeople.

Management Mentors Says Finding the Right Mentor is Critical to Success Of Mentoring Relationship
Management Mentors discusses the importance of finding the right mentor in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, November 30, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EST).

New Video Resume Technology Changes the Job Market
SearchVideoResumes.com links employers and candidates from around the world.

Recruiter Networking Group Software utilizes HireDesk to launch their career board
Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the selection of its HireDesk product by Recruiter Networking Group.

International movers investigate growing need for workforce mobility
International movers investigate growing need for workforce mobility at Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Summit. International moving specialist, Burke Bros Moving Group www.burkebros.co.uk based in the West Midlands, UK, recently spent three days at the Worldwide ERC® Global Workforce Summit® in Denver, USA, rubbing shoulders with some of the highest profile professional HR executives, who represent some of the biggest blue chip companies, in the world.

Ultimate Software's UltiPro Facilitates Improved Performance Management for The Henry Wine Group
Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that The Henry Wine Group, a leading wholesale wine distributor in California, is achieving efficiencies, strategic value, and cost savings with core UltiPro and UltiPro Performance Management.

HRmarketer Webinar to Highlight 'Marketing to HR' with Traditional and Web 2.0 Integrated Strategies
How to create a successful marketing and PR strategy that generates more visibility, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings

Silver Peak Chooses Jobvite to Drive Talent Acquisition and Streamline Hiring
Silver Peak Chooses Jobvite to Drive Talent Acquisition and Streamline Hiring; Adopts Web 2.0 Recruiting Technology Optimized for Use by the Entire Company Jobvite, creator of next generation recruitment solutions, has been chosen by Silver Peak, a leading provider of scalable Wide Area Network (WAN) acceleration solutions, to support a growing volume of hiring activity.

Outreach Program Launched to Returning Veterans
Outreach Program Launched to Returning Veterans: VISN12, Three Wire, and MHN Partner to Provide Reintegration Support

The Lights are Back on at the Historic Fort Worth Power & Light Building
A growing consulting firm says their renovated 1929 space is inspiring.

Sick Time Source of Debate
According to the Compensation Data annual survey of more than 5,000 employers, exempt employees have 8.4 sick days on average, while non-exempt have 7.6.

Why You Need Formal Risk Management
Risk management must be coordinated in an organization in order to be effective. Info-Tech explains.

Why do Companies Outsource Their HR Functions?
What are the reasons for outsourcing HR functions? Is it a trend? KnowledgeSum shares this article based on HR industry leaders and their experiences.

Employers Report Turnover In High-Potential and Front-Line Employees, Survey Says
Front line employees are hard to keep according to a survey by ClearRock. 40% of employers surveyed said the turnover of front line employees has increased within the last six months.

Video Resumes - Are They Really The Future?
Video resumes do a better job of marketing a job candidate... so why haven't video resumes been widely adopted by companies? Joy Chou examines the issue.

The Power of Passion
Is there any joie de vivre at your work place? Do you feel passionate about what you do? Jim Clemmer shares the power of passion and how it helps engage your workforce.

Leadership – The One and Only Path to Becoming a Leader
Becoming a 'great' leader is challenging feat at best. Dr. Anthony F. Smith shares his views on how to take the right road to great leadership.

Ask the Coach - Issue 50: Developmental Programs for Gen Y?
Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, discusses the unique challenges and strengths of the Generation Y workforce.

Will Poor Managers Harm Companies by Fostering Bad Customer Experiences?
How do the bosses in your organization rate? Are your employees engaged and customers happy? A Maritz Poll conducted recently looked at the various types of bosses and their impact on the bottom line.

With Legal Definition Of Religion Evolving, It's More Challenging To Protect Civil Rights At Work
What is religion? That may seem like an easy question to answer,but legally the definition becomes more convoluted daily. Pepper Hamilton LLP explains.

A Confident Voice Speaks Volumes at Work
It's how you talk the talk at work that may help you get ahead. Bonnie Gross explains.

One in Five U.S. Companies Does Not Pay Severance
As many as 18 percent of companies in the U.S. do not provide severance for regular (non-executive) employees, according to a recent study.

Do Single, Childless Employees Get a Fair Share of Corporate Benefits?
Companies strive to be family friendly, but are they? Are family benefits fair to everyone? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this investigation.

The First 90 Days Are Critical to Long-Term Retention
For managers who think that the honeymoon with new key talent ends after the hiring. . . think again. As Patty Prosser, OI Partners, Indianapolis explains, the first 90 days are important.

As Executives Become Less Willing to Relocate, Companies Up the Ante and Get More Creative
It takes more than just a little shove to relocate some executives. As the Salveson Stetson Group explains it takes a lot of convincing too.

Morehead Webinar to Discuss the Untapped Potential of Employee Opinion Data
Company demonstrates how existing employee opinion data can increase employee retention, improve labor relations and drive patient satisfaction

Oral Health Promotion Newsletter from OraMedica Helps Reduce Medical Claims
New bimonthly health e-newsletter focuses on dental conditions associated with systemic health problems to help reduce healthcare costs

J. J. Keller Awards 2007 Prospera® University Program Scholarships
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has awarded six scholarships to students participating in the Prospera® University Program. Students at schools participating in the University Program were eligible to participate in the contest for a chance to receive a portion of the $10,000 in scholarship monies being awarded.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Renews Relationship With Benelogic
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Renews Relationship With Benelogic for Mid to Large-Employer Enrollment Solution Benelogic announced today that it was awarded the CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) Multi-Carrier Large Group Online Benefits Administration contract. CareFirst selected Benelogic’s benefit management software and services to automate the over 200 member mid- and large-group enrollment process for CareFirst accounts.

Perth Leadership Institute Announces White Paper on Leadership Development and Business Acumen
Perth Leadership Institute Announces White Paper on Leadership Development, Business Acumen and the Credit Crisis Provocative white paper argues that major gaps in leadership development have been a significant contributor to the crisis.

Meta4 Featured in Industry Analyst Firm’s Human Capital Management Report
Meta4’s Active HR Solution Provides Employees with Greater Intelligence and Increases Productivity

NJBIZ Proudly Names iCIMS Business of the Year
Software-as-a-Service Company Attributes an Outstanding Year to its Dedicated Staff and Clients

CYTIVA SOFTWARE INC. ANNOUNCES RECORD THIRD QUARTER
Talent Management Vendor Reports 67% Year-Over Year Growth and Profitability on the Strength of the SonicRecruit Recruiting System

Ten Tips for Getting Your Resume Noticed Online
TalentDrive offers jobseekers important considerations for effective online resumes.

Highland Purchases Consumer Business of US Search from First Advantage Corporation
First Advantage Corporation (Nasdaq: FADV), a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider, and Highland Capital Partners, a leading venture capital firm, today announced that Highland Capital Partners has purchased the consumer business of First Advantage's US SEARCH.com business.

ASU's Decision Theater Goes High Tech in Search for New Leader
In its search for a new Center Director/Senior Director for its Decision Theater (a world-class center for science-based, informed solutions), Arizona State University recently unveiled an innovative and custom-designed strategic campaign to recruit for a decidedly unique and difficult-to-fill leadership role.

NANCY J. STEPHENS NAMED PRESIDENT OF PI WORLDWIDE
NANCY J. STEPHENS NAMED PRESIDENT OF PI WORLDWIDE, THE INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING ORGANIZATION KNOWN FOR THE PREDICTIVE INDEX® New President is Former CEO of Global Sales Alliance, Recently Acquired by PI Worldwide

BeneTrac Honored with eHealthcare Leadership Awards for Benefits Management
Leading benefits management provider recognized with gold and silver eHealthcare Leadership Awards

Rania Sedhom has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's New York City office.
Sedhom joins Buck from BDO Seidman, LLP, where she served as Regional Leader of the Labor, Compensation & Employee Benefits Practice Group.

iContent Expands Compliance and Business Content for On-Demand Training
New Partnerships with getAbstract, KESDEE, LearnWright, Quality Food Training, and WeComply Strengthen iContent Solution with 4,000 New Offerings.

New Children's Story an Effective Tool on Tolerance for Teachers and Parents
Visually stunning artwork and playful prose tell the proud tale of a family’s diversity.

Unum names Kathy Owen Chief Information Officer
Rogers appointed Chief Technology Officer

The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals December 12-13th, 2007
HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference designed for HR professionals, including specialists in Benefits, Sourcing, HRO, Compensation, Incentives, Training, Consumer Directed Healthcare and Staffing. Attendance is complimentary for all HR Professionals.

XMei International Announces 2008 Human Resources Networking Tour to China
XMei International announced today a human resources networking tour to China on May 11-17, 2008. The tour to Beijing and Shanghai offers a unique opportunity to speak directly with government officials, local HR executives and university educators on a range of HR topics critical to an organization’s success. In China, business success also hinges on relationships. This tour offers a special opportunity to build a critical network of connections.

Simply Hired, "Google for Jobs", Selected as Finalist for "Red Herring
Red Herring Magazine announced today that Simply Hired (www.simplyhired.com), Google for jobs, has been selected as a finalist for the Red Herring 100 Global 2007 Awards as one of the most promising private technology ventures in the world.

Impact Achievement Group’s Breakthrough Approach using the Harrison Assessment System
A popular assessment tool can revolutionize team building, says Impact Achievement Group.

Corporate Counseling Associates Expands Professional Team to Meet Continued Growth
New appointments add cross-industry expertise to performance consulting firm

AutoZone Rolls Out the nowHIRE.com Applicant Tracking Technology to Over 4,100 Locations
Auto retailer successfully implements largest paperless enterprise offering to date

Oral Health Promotion Newsletter from OraMedica International Helps Reduce Medical Claims
New bimonthly health e-newsletter focuses on dental conditions associated with systemic health problems to help reduce healthcare costs.

NJBIZ Proudly Names iCIMS Business of the Year
Software-as-a-service company attributes an outstanding year to its dedicated staff and clients.

Q4B Named One of the Fastest Growing Companies Serving the High Tech Industry
Houston business magazine awards recruiting firm two years in a row.

Cognitive Ability Scores Show Steady Decline
Please consider the attached press release from Wonderlic, Inc. which revealed a steady decline in the cognitive ability scores associated with specific education levels.

Connelly Sheehan Harris LLP Joining Drinker Biddle's Chicago Office
Prominent Boutique's 13 Lawyers Add to Growing National Employment Litigation Practice

Medical Staffing Network Switches to GeoLearning's LMS Suite
Leading medical staffing firm chooses GeoMaestro™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service.

Survey Finds Shift in Retailers' Market Strategy
Survey Finds Shift in Retailers' Market Strategy: Customer Service Emerges As Key Success Factor New survey reveals retailers are betting on enhanced customer experience and improved productivity to drive top line sales

Kronos® Essentials Reduces Costs and Boosts Productivity for Small and Midsize Businesses
Flexible solution automates critical business processes and accelerates ROI

Healthcare Organizations Turn to Kronos® to Tackle Critical Business Issues
Decision makers congregate at KronosWorks™ to discuss how to reduce operational costs and improve quality care

Casinos Around the World Face New Challenges
As market matures and competition intensifies, casinos turn to the workforce to differentiate, manage expansion, and maximize profits

Disney’s Contemporary Resort to host IHRIM HRMStrategies 2008 Conference and Technology Exposition
IHRIM has announced the opening of early registration for their annual HRMStrategies Conference and Technology Exposition to be held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Hotel, June 1-4, 2008. Now in its 28th year, the conference has become the show to attend for HRMS professionals. Disney’s Contemporary Resort to host IHRIM HRMStrategies 2008 Conference and Technology Exposition Highlighting Leading HR Trends, Solutions, Applications and Service Delivery

Workscape Reports Third Quarter Year-to-Date Results;Sales Exceed More than 200% of Same Period 2006
New and Renewed Client Relationships, Expanded Product Line and New Market Opportunities Highlight Third Quarter Momentum

CALLIDUS TRUEANALYTICS 5.2 OFFERS NEXT GENERATION ANALYTICS
CALLIDUS TRUEANALYTICS 5.2 OFFERS NEXT GENERATION ANALYTICS FOR UNMATCHED INSIGHT INTO SALES PERFORMANCE New Features Include Strong Visualization, Rich Interactive Dashboards and Powerful Management Reporting

New Module Offers End-to-End Integrated Producer Administration and Compensation for Insurance
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Callidus Software Announces New Leadership
Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), a leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced that Leslie J. Stretch, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and On-Demand, will succeed Robert H. Youngjohns as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December 1, 2007.

Callidus Software Appoints Bryan Burkhart Senior Vice President Global Sales
Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced the promotion of Bryan Burkhart to senior vice president of global sales.

PeopleFilter to Host Upcoming Web Seminar on Addressing Applicant Tracking System Challenges
Webcast Will Provide Insider Tips and Techniques on Maximizing ATS Power

Reed.co.uk Offers New CV Search and Guaranteed Response Job Posting Service
reed.co.uk, the UK's biggest job site, launch suite of new online recruitment products.

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Unveils New Recruitment Campaign
A brand new and exciting employment brand, recruitment campaign, and career website were just recently developed and are now being rolled out for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

American Management Association Delivers Learning with SumTotal's ''ResultsOnDemand''
SumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning management solutions, has signed a contract with American Management Association(R) (AMA) to provide AMA with ResultsOnDemand(R) -- Learning, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that will give AMA customers access to a hosted version of SumTotal's award-winning talent management suite, further expanding its successful Blended Learning initiative.

Tips for Handling a Difficult Boss
Work can be stressful enough without the added challenge of a difficult boss. Dr. Louellen Essex and Dr. Mitchell Kusy share some tips with how to make your workday a little easier.

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Get Ready to Pull Up Your Japanese SOX
Japan is SOX-ing it to companies. The country is getting ready to launch it's own version of Sarbanes-Oxley. International companies take note, you too will be affected. Info-Tech shares more.

Watch Out For Fake References When Buying Business Software
How do you know if the software you are choosing for your company is really all it's touted to be? Curt Finch has some suggestions.

Millennials’ Career Concerns and Priorities
Many of the career concerns typically associated with more seasoned workers may resonate with Generation Y – the latest group of individuals to enter the workforce. A new report from Robert Half International and Yahoo! HotJobs examines the issues.

Resume Liars Losing Jobs!
It's just like your mother told you... don't lie! As Robin Ryan explains lying about your past or education on a resume will ensure you will never prosper.

Consumer-Directed Choices and Pay-For-Performance Measures Share Common Link
Incentives motivate better results for both providers and consumers. Consumers and health care providers have more in common than they may know. Both respond to a slight financial nudge to use health care resources in ways that lead to better outcomes, according to a new issue brief from IncentOne that links pay-for-performance (P4P) initiatives to the use of consumer incentives in health management programs.

The Motivating Manager
Louellen Essex, Ph.D. and Mitchell Kusy, Ph.D. offer five tips to help managers become motivating leaders in their organizations.

Bridging the Council-Staff Gap
Maintaining trust and teamwork in an organization takes a strong partnership between staff and council, advises Jim Clemmer.

Help Your Employees “Make” Time
What can organizations do to help employees feel less overworked? Karla Brandau shares some suggestions.

You Can Buy It On eBay — And So Can Your Employees
'Tis the season to check your lists twice. . . your internet lists, that is. An employee's holiday shopping habits could mean a lump of coal in an employer's stocking. M. Lee Smith Publishers has more.

The “M” Word: The Myth And Mystique Of Mediation
Litigation in the legal world is seen as being a negative way to resolve a dispute. Clare Connaughton explains that mediation is here to stay.

What’s Your Story?
What can take you to the next floor may depend upon your elevator speech. Catherine Kaputa explains.

More Americans Have Discretionary Income
Total Discretionary Income now tops $1.7 Trillion, according to a report from The Conference Board.

Stress: The Major Health Problem in the U.S.?
APA recently conducted their annual nationwide survey that examines stress levels, events causing stress, how people deal with stress, and the impact stress has. John Schinnerer, Ph.D. examines the findings.

Poll Reveals How Caregiving Duties Interrupt the Workday
One quarter of workers caring for children and elders make calls and care giving arrangements during work, according to LifeCare®. Nearly as many people leave work early.

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