JTL Services, Inc. Offers a $1,000.00 Referral Fee in North Carolina and ConnecticutJeff LeFevre, Managing Partner of JTL Services, Inc. an executive search firm is sharing the wealth with their candidates.
HR.com (www.hr.com) is launching the first virtual and online conference 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, December 12-13th, 2007.
Holidays Turn Your Inner Voices into Inner Noises? Ten Ways to ManageDuring holidays, the quiet inner voices that may give us routine guidance the rest of the year can escalate into noise—out of control, irritating, and exhausting. Dr. Jim Loehr offers ten "voice lessons" from his new book "The Power of Story" to help manage inner conversation and emotions during the holidays. Free online storyboard tool and self assessment available.
Infohrm Announces the Schedule for its 2008 Workforce Planning and Analytics WorkshopsThe Infohrm Academy Workshop Series offers Human Resources Professionals a Practical Approach to Conducting Workforce Analytics and Workforce Planning
Total Access from Interaction Associates™ embeds learning into the workplace environmentThe 40-year innovator of collaboration methods and solutions - Interaction Associates - helps clients extend beyond workshop-based learning with a new product, Total Access, that embeds the firm’s collaboration tools, processes, and learning aids on the job.
Motivate Employee Health Awareness and Responsibility with Online Communications and ToolsMotivate Employee Health Awareness and Responsibility with Online Communications and Tools, Advises Hummingbird Coaching Services
New white paper explores why wellness programs often fail to meet goals and delivers stinging indictment of corporate health initiatives.
American Community Introduces APEP Choices(TM), an Affordable Plan For Small GroupsAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today of the introduction of APEP Choices(TM), an affordable plan for small groups in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and Ohio.
DMT Solutions, Inc. Provides Campus Crusade with On-Site PeopleSoft TrainingDMT Solutions, Inc., an Oracle Partner and leading consulting company for PeopleSoft software for over 9 years, successfully delivered on-site PeopleSoft training to the PeopleSoft staff of Campus Crusade for Christ, International (CCCI).
Simply Hired Shows Fifty Percent Growth in U.S. Holiday Jobs Over Last Year Simply Hired www.simplyhired.com, the largest search engine for jobs and online recruiting network, today announced employment trend data that shows the total number of U.S. "holiday jobs" available in their online database has increased by more than fifty percent over the same time period last year.
'Tis the Season for Job HuntingDon't give up the job search during the holidays. Check out these tips for job seekers to keep the job hunt humming.
Sick Time Source of DebateWith flu season in full swing, many workers are paying more attention to their organizations’ sick day policies – and so are many of the presidential candidates. 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.
Solve the Issues of Benefits OutsourcingOn almost a daily basis, the human resource professionals who work with third-party providers must resolve some sort of problem with that relationship. As a road map through the issues that inevitably arise from outsourcing benefits, the new WorldatWork publication of Strategic Benefits Outsourcing: How-to Series for HR Professionals by Dianna Smith, CCP, CBP, provides a holistic approach to the overall outsourcing process.
Penn State Online Human Resources and Employment Relations Master's Degree Opens for ApplicationsPenn State announced today that their new online master's degree in human resources and employment relations (HRER) is accepting applications for the summer 2008 semester. The online master's degree program is centered on the growing challenges of hiring and retaining talented employees, managing complex benefit plans, and staying up-to-date with labor laws and employment relations trends. The HRER degree allows busy human resources professionals to stay employed while earning an education that can advance their careers. Students can choose a concentration that best meets their professional goals: benefits and compensation; employment and labor law; labor and collective bargaining; or staffing, training and development.
The Launch of eMergent Benefit Solutions Delivers Efficient HR Administration Solutions The Launch of eMergent Benefit Solutions Delivers Efficient HR Administration Solutions with Six Sigma Focus
Combining innovative administration and technology solutions with the structured principles of Six Sigma methodologies, eMergent Benefit Solutions (www.emergentbenefits.com) challenges standard thinking to deliver optimal solutions to meet HR strategies and business goals.
HRsmart ranked Number 362 on Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500HRsmart today announced that it ranked Number 362 on Deloitte’s 2007 Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America.
MICROTEK ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH KNOWLEDGEADVISORSNew training analytics module enables organizations to measure learning effectiveness, conduct ROI modeling and strategically manage learning investments.
'Tis the Season for Job HuntingTips for Job Seekers to Keep The Job Hunt Humming During the Holidays
The Perth Leadership Institute announced the availability of its White Paper on the credit crisisThe Perth Leadership Institute (http://www.perthleadership.org/), the industry leader in business acumen assessment and development programs, today announced the availability of its White Paper on the current credit crisis and its link with leadership development practices, both in the financial services companies and on other companies that consume these services.
The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR December 12-13th, 2007HR.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.
American Community Offers Wisconsin Residents a New Choice in Health InsuranceAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance since 1938, announced today that it has entered the state of Wisconsin with competitive health insurance products for individuals and families.
CareerDoor.com to be First to Offer Live and Fully Interactive Online eCareerFairs in CanadaeJobFairs.net expands their partnerships to include international jobboard.
LifeCare® Poll Reveals How Caregiving Duties Interrupt the WorkdayOne quarter of workers caring for children and elders make calls and caregiving arrangements during work. Nearly as many leave work early.
Penn State Launches Two New Psychology Degrees OnlinePenn State has become the first public university to offer two online psychology degrees--a bachelor of arts (BA) and a bachelor of science (BS) in psychology. Penn State will begins accepting applicants later this month, and courses in the two psychology bachelor's degrees will begin in summer 2008. The BA program is geared towards professionals who want to pursue psychology with a focus on the human-services aspects of the field, or plan to continue on to a master's degree in psychology. The BS program follows a business track--for professionals interested in psychology-driven aspects of business--such as human resources, management, leadership development, and marketing.
CAA Selects Halogen SoftwareOrganization replaces existing Web-based solution with more flexible offering.
The Booth Company Releases Updated Executive Leadership 360 Feedback SurveyThe Booth Company introduces the new Executive Leadership Survey (ELS), an updated version of its popular 360 feedback survey for developing executive leadership talent. The newly-added emotional intelligence dimensions and their time-tested counterparts combine to provide the executive with a realistic and comprehensive view of the executive role, and feedback that is used to develop relevant skills.
Property/Casualty Marketplace to Remain Soft in 2008, Watson Wyatt Worldwide SaysThe market for property and casualty
insurance will stay soft in 2008, as premiums are expected to either
decline or remain flat, according to actuarial and risk management experts
at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
CareerTV Launches 'Celebrities' Job News' to Attract More Young Professionals to its SiteCareerTV continues to climb the corporate ladders; New services, new partnerships and new clients – CareerTV’s number of unique visitors doubled for second consecutive month.
Reliable Leadership Methods Lead to Better Employee PerformanceA common leadership method is the best way to inspire great employee performance, says Impact Achievement Group.
Crouch, Slavin & Company's President Appointed to Sage Software's Business Partner Advisory Council Gary Crouch has been selected as the secretary for Sage Abra HRMS partner advisory board.
Study by Human Capital Institute Reveals Workers’ Attitudes about RelocationSurvey Highlights Workers’ Top Three Most and Least Preferred Cities
Peter Hart Champions IMA Recognition CouncilRideau's Peter Hart dons the new hat of Acting President of the Incentive Marketing Association's (IMA) Recognition Council.
Watch This, Listen Up, Click Here - 600 Word ReviewDo more media platforms mean an even greater bombardment of advertising? Americans have perfected the avoidance of advertising (commercials) into an art; it is not the advertising, however, that people hate as much as the uninvited disruption. Read more in this review of Watch This, Listen Up, Click Here: Inside the 300 Billion Dollar Business Behind the Media You Constantly Consume.
WHAT ABOUT 'ME TIME'?Survey Finds Inquiries About Work/Life Balance More Common During Job Interviews
Watch This, Listen Up, Click Here - 300 Word ReviewDo more media platforms mean an even greater bombardment of advertising? Americans have perfected the avoidance of advertising (commercials) into an art; it is not the advertising, however, that people hate as much as the uninvited disruption. Read more in this review of Watch This, Listen Up, Click Here: Inside the 300 Billion Dollar Business Behind the Media You Constantly Consume.
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MG Assessments Hires Account ExecutiveHR Consulting Company brings on account executive to meet the markets growing needs for effectively addressing the workforce crisis.
The Conference Board and Duke University Team for a Unique, Global Offshoring Research ProjectThe Conference Board to Form Research Working Group on Achieving Global Strategic Sourcing
Interaction Associates Announces 2008 Professional WorkshopsInteraction Associates, Inc. (IA) today announced open registration for its highly popular workshops to develop collaborative skills, facilitative leadership, and change management skills scheduled for 2008 in Cambridge, MA and San Francisco, CA. Discounted registrations are available through December 31, 2007.
American Association for Affirmative Action Mourns Passing of Augustus F. Hawkins"Champion of Education and Equal Employment Opportunity"
Consumer-Directed Choices and Pay-For-Performance Measures Share Common LinkIncentives 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.
Taleo and AIRS Form Strategic Partnership to Launch Taleo TalentReach CRM and Sourcing Solution Newly formed partnership and tight integration offers organizations the most comprehensive set of sourcing tools to find the people they need
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CareerDoor.com, has partnered with eJobFairs.net innovators of the electronic job fair venueCareerDoor.com, the Canadian leader in HiTech professional recruitment services, announced today it has partnered with eJobFairs.net, innovators of the electronic job fair venue, to offer CareerDoor.com branded online eCareerFairs for the HiTech sector.
Taleo and AIRS Form Strategic Partnership to Launch Taleo TalentReach CRMNewly Formed Partnership and Tight Integration Offers Organizations the
Most Comprehensive Set of Sourcing Tools to Find the People They Need
LifeCare® Poll Reveals How Caregiving Duties Interrupt the Workday One quarter of workers caring for children and elders make calls and caregiving arrangements during work while nearly as many leave work early
Watson Wyatt Introduces VIPitech in the United StatesActuarial Modeling Tool for Life Insurance Industry Already in Demand in
Europe, Asia
Christopher Young has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its New York officeChristopher Young has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its New York office, where he will lead the Talent Management and Rewards Strategies practice in the metropolitan New York region.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of North Carolina and South Carolina organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 82.5 to 97.1 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
TIME.com Names the Federal Student Aid FAFSA4CASTER Site in Top 50 Web SitesTime.com named the new online FAFSA4caster, created by the Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, and designed by JWT Specialized Communications, as one of the Best Web sites of 2007. The FAFSA4caster (http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov) was created to help families figure out if college is possible financially.
Health Care Shoppers: Get Wise and Save Up to 30 Percent in 2008 with an FSACeridian details savings employees can realize by taking advantage of flexible spending accounts (FSAs); offers tips for efficiently managing FSAs.
Foley new chairman of Council for Disability Awareness boardJoseph R. Foley, senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Unum Group, has been appointed as the new chairman of the board of directors for The Council for Disability Awareness (CDA).
Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-seven percent of companies in Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Southwest annual survey of 170 employers.
Engineering Firm Improves Human Capital Management with UltiProUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that TBE Group Inc., which provides engineering solutions in civil,
environmental, transportation, construction services, right-of-way
services and subsurface utility engineering (SUE), has used Ultimate
Software's UltiPro delivered through its Intersourcing service model
to automate administrative HR processes, lessen its dependence on
paper for environmental and financial benefits, and help its HR staff
focus on more strategic, value-added initiatives.
Sendouts, introduced its learning management system, Sendouts UniversityThe leading recruiting industry trainer, Barb Bruno, has partnered with Sendouts enabling their clients access to valuable on-demand Web-based training that includes her renowned 80-day course, Top Producer Tutor.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines AgainThe competition for top performers is heating up as 96.1 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Kentucky/Tennessee survey of 444 employers.
VISANOW Predicts 2008 Immigration Trends What can HR professionals, recruiters and legal departments across the country plan for in the coming year? VISANOW investigates.
ClearPicture Appoints Ron Stewart as President and CEOClearPicture Corporation, a premiere feedback-management solutions provider announced today the appointment of Ron Stewart as the company's new President and CEO.
Net Detective Online Web Detective Program Endorsed by Ntl. AssociationNet Detective (http://Net-Detective.com) is one of the most inexpensive ways to perform background checks and find out information on just about anyone in North America. With its extensive online database resources in the United States & Canada totaling almost 212 million records, Net-Detective.com has information on over 90% of all U.S. and Canadian residents. A one time flat price of $29 allows users to search and find people, perform unlimited background checks, locate birth & adoption records, perform employee screening, , find hidden assets, perform property searches, locate court records, & DMV motor vehicle records -- all for one flat price under $30. Plus, a 100% money back guarantee!
Boon or Boondoggle? Maui Conference More than a Write-off for Business LeadersSuccess With People announced today the Maui Deep Dive, a conference for business executives and owners to be held at the Grand Wailea Resort Hotel and Spa from April 27 – May 3, 2008. Is this another opportunity to write off vacation as a business expense, or is it real business?
Complimentary HR Best Practices Webinar on Employee Mentoring"Passing the Torch" event on November 14 will discuss how organizations can build and benefit from successful mentoring programs.
Christian Faculty Jobs Launches with 1,400+ Christian Jobs Postings: Twice its CompetitorsThe new Christian jobs site caters to professors. Christian Faculty Jobs is a free service to both Christian professors and to the Christian colleges, universities and seminaries. Not only is it free, searching for a new job and posting a job opening is as easy as ever.
Adult day care centers are becoming an increasingly popular option for aging loved onesAdult day care centers are designed for older adults who benefit from structure, personal supervision and guidance due to physical frailties or mental impairments.
New Medical Insurance Requirements for Foreigners in Singapore A New Year and new regulations for foreign employees in Singapore. Pacific Bridge explains.
Tips For A More Satisfying Recruiting ProcessHow do you recruit effectively when the process is so complicated? Kevin Wheeler has some tips.
Technology: The Other Side of the StoryIs the lack of face time caused by an increase in technology helping business performance? Tom Bodin of Oi Partners shares his views.
Accolo, Inc., announced that it has been recognized as fourteenth fastest growing private company More Effective Hiring Model Takes Center Stage - Propels Accolo to #14 in the Top 100 San Francisco Bay Area’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
Accolo, Inc., an innovator in professional-networking based Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), today announced that it has been recognized as fourteenth fastest growing private company in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Traditional Faxing: A Compliance Pitfall and Costly to BootMany organizations work tirelessly to ensure compliance when dealing with electronic corporate data. What most organizations aren't remembering is the beloved fax machine that is by all means enduring the test of time. Info-Tech has more.
Can Learning Exist in a Vacuum? Higher Education is now ready to deploy the vehicle of online learning. . . Nathan Greeno explains.
Nine Steps to Finding the Right ERP Implementation PartnerImplementing an ERP project is an overwhelming task. . . it takes the right team to run it. Info-Tech has some tips to help organizations choose a partner.
Retaining Good EmployeesEmployee retention may be a major issue for your organization. How do you keep good employees and avoid the high cost of turnover? Oi Partners shares this article by Vicki Adair.
Women Play Increasingly Influential Role in Philippine WorkforceUnlike in the United States or in the United Kingdom, more than half of top management positions are held by women in the Philippines. Pacific Bridge shares the statistics.
Eight Tips for Customer-Friendly SurveysDavid Youssefnia shares tips on how to make your customer surveys more customer-friendly.
Study Shows Gift Cards A Top Gift for Employees This HolidayThe holiday season is a time for employers to reward the work their employees have done all year. Do mugs and t-shirts really cut it?
Ask the Coach - Issue 49: Teams Gone Awry? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, discusses team coaching – what it is and what it can achieve for you and your teams.
Uncertain Times and Corporate Social Responsibility: Companies Should Reach Out to Many Affected How do you get through the tough times in your organization? A recent Sirota Survey discovered the businesses that did the best adopted a partnership culture.
Civil Harassment: Applying Mediation Mediation is highly appropriate for dealing with civil harassment disputes, says Norman R. Page.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Disruptive Team MemberYou are leading a team down the road to improvement. But, what happens when you hit a bump? You've been asked to include a disruptive staff member on your team. Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Defined Contribution, Hybrid Plans Prevail Among World’s Leading Employers, Mercer FindsHow do retirement and other benefits differ in 47 countries around the world? Mercer highlights trends in benefit provisions and workforce management.
Infohrm Announces the Results of a 2007 Survey on the Future of Human Capital MeasurementThe findings show that many senior HR Executives are concerned with the ability of current measurement systems to meet the increasing demands of HR reporting and analytics, and that the greatest opportunity for measurement impact exists within 3 HR themes: Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement & Satisfaction, and Training & Development.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Kentucky and Tennessee organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 80.7 to 96.1 percent.
Maryland Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-nine percent of Maryland companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 10.3 percent for all plan types.
HODES REPRESENTATIVES FROM EIGHTEEN COUNTRIES SHARE BEST PRACTICES IN GLOBAL RECRUITINGEmerging Markets Workforce Overview Given by ‘Economist’ Editor
Virginia Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-one percent of companies in Virginia had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 employers.
Colorado and Utah Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-seven percent of companies in Colorado and Utah had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Colorado/Utah annual survey of 105 employers.
Fiserv CEO Jeffery Yabuki Wins Top Innovator Award from Bank Technology NewsPublication cites Yabuki’s client-driven mission for earning the top honor in 2007
SENIOR MANAGERS PLAY A ROLE IN EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION TOO The Kenexa Research Institute Looks at What Constitutes Senior Management Effectiveness from the Employee Perspective
The Office Holiday Party; Career Catapult or Career Killer?Avoid booze, BlackBerrys and barbequed ribs, advises on-line career site, WallStJobs.com.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, to Release New PodcastsIn December 2007, HRI will brings its clients new podcasts so that employees and family members may download helpful information and tips on a wide range of everyday concerns. Podcasts include topics such as coping with traumatic events, cubicle etiquette, teen dating, grandparenting, and caring for older loved ones from a distance.
Management Mentors Says Simply Having a Mentoring Program isn’t EnoughManagement Mentors discusses the importance of effectively managing a mentoring program in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, November 16, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EST).
Technomedia partners with SBT to accelerate its international expansionTogether, the two companies offer a comprehensive range of software and services for the development, evaluation and enrichment of human capital within organizations.
Human Resource Professionals Certified on Hogan Personality InventoryHuman Resource Professionals Certified on Hogan Personality Inventory for Talent Management Applications
Professional certification program shows how to use Hogan Personality Inventory, Hogan Development Survey and Motivation, Values and Preferences Inventory to select talented job candidates and manage employee talent through personality testing.
Globoforce Wins Sales Achievement of the Year Award at Irish Software Association Software Industry Globoforce’s software as a service employee recognition solution proves top choice for Global 2000 corporations.
Good News! You've Been Invited Back For A Second InterviewCarole Martin answers the question, How do you prepare for the second round?
The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals The Virtual Online Educational World for HR Professionals
December 12-13th, 2007
Online Advertised Job Vacancies Dip in OctoberOnline advertised job vacancies slipped during the month of October. The Conference Board shares their results.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Funny RemarksSarcastic people in the workplace can be upsetting to some. Joan Lloyd shares advice on how to deal with the smart mouths.
Divorce-The Roller Coaster Ride Divorce is prevalent in every workplace. How should co-workers help an employee through the divorce process? Rebecca Harris of Solutions EAP has some suggestions.
Management Mentors Says Simply Having a Mentoring Program isn’t EnoughManagement Mentors discusses the importance of effectively managing a mentoring program in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, November 16, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EST).
Richard Adams Provides Job Hunting Tips on How to Make a Great Resume and Land the Job of Your DreamProvides guidance and tips on how to successfully apply for new jobs in the current climate together with a link for further free information.
HCR Welcomes New Companies to Growing Client RosterHCR Software Solutions, formerly a division of The Janis Group, Inc.(JGI), today announced the acquisition of new clients that will be using the company's CompensationXL solution.