IT Pay around the World Survey 2007 – Country RankingsA recent survey by Mercer has found that pay for IT professionals varies around the world. The study found marked pay gaps between senior and junior employees in low-paying countries.
Tips to Relieve Burnout, Tension and Improve Your Worklife Stressed? Heading for a brick wall? George 'Bud' Wassell has some tips on how to hold on when you're burning out.
Pruning Thorns from Roses: HR’s Role in Managing Disruptive Key EmployeesDisruptive behavior in the workplace can be a challenge to deal with for every manager. Peter Adebi has some advice. . . when all else fails, coach.
SPECTRUM gives companies a strategic edgeRecent research by the Aberdeen Group suggests that core human resource systems such as iVantage® from SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation are helping companies improve performance, save money and keep employees longer.
National Business Group on Health to Hold Press Conference to Honor EmployersNational Business Group on Health to Hold Press Conference to Honor Employers for Outstanding Mental Health Services Programs
A press conference will be held on Tuesday, October 23 where the National Business Group on Health will honor 5 major U.S. employers for having oustanding programs to help workers and families address mental health and substance abuse disorders.
HRD Press Makes the Grade with Cutting Edge Higher Education SeriesHRD Press makes the grade with cutting edge higher education series -- HPT – Human Performance Technology in Action series.
Vancouver Aquarium Selects Cytiva’s SonicRecruit Talent Acquisition SystemOnce drowning in a sea of resumes, North America’s fifth largest aquarium looks to automate their recruiting process.
Leadership event for internal training organizations returns to Orlando, Nov 4-8, 2007Bill Conaty, General Electric's Head of Human Resources to Headline at 9th Annual Corporate University Week
SkillSoft Survey Reveals Significant Percentage of Employees Question the Abilities of their BossLack of leadership skills is key factor in employee confidence, study finds
HRD Tests the Market With New and Reproducible Questionnaires, Inventories, and QuizzesHRD Press is testing the market with new Quizzes, Questionnaires and Inventories with it’s newest complilation, Compendium of Learning and Development Quizzes by Sarah Cook. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to find the perfect quiz.
Vancouver Aquarium Selects Cytiva’s SonicRecruit Talent Acquisition SystemOnce Drowning in a Sea of Resumes, North America’s Fifth Largest Aquarium Looks to Automate their Recruiting Process
HRD Wakes Up the Training World with 2 New ReleasesHRD wakes up the Training world with 2 new volumes of the Compendium of Icebreakers Vol I and Vol II by Dr. Lois Hart. Are you maximizing every opportunity to connect with participants before, during and after training?
HR XCEL Selected by DAK Americas to Provide Benefits and COBRA AdministrationSpecialized HRO provider signs client agreement with leading supplier of commodity and specialty products
Vancouver Aquarium Selects Cytiva’s SonicRecruitOnce Drowning in a Sea of Resumes, North America’s Fifth Largest Aquarium Looks to Automate their Recruiting Process
Convergys' Fourth Facility in Gurgaon Goes Live at Vipul AgoraConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), the global leader in integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services, announced today that its fourth facility in Gurgaon has gone live with 400 employees already on the job at Vipul Agora on MG Road.
EmployeeBuddy.com Brings Together Job Seekers and Employees Seeking a Referral BonusPutting the “human” back in human resources, website helps people help each other find jobs.
Taleo Smart Sourcing Makes it Easier for SMBs to Source Talent Taleo Addresses #1 Pain Point of Small and Medium Businesses with Advanced Sourcing Functionality and Expanded Partner Ecosystem
Primacy Relocation Appoints Sarah Savoia Vice President of Asia OperationsPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has appointed Sarah Savoia as Vice President of Asia Operations.
The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is calling for presentations The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is calling for presentations for the 18th World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM).
The Conference will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada from June 15-18, 2008.
Jim Kenneally Joins Health Plan Administrators as Chief Sales & Marketing OfficerHealth Plan Administrators, Inc. (“HPA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) and full-service third-party administrator specializing in short-term medical insurance, today announced James J. “Jim” Kenneally has joined the company as its chief sales and marketing officer and senior vice president.
HR XCEL Selected by DAK Americas to Provide Benefits and COBRA Administration Specialized HRO provider signs client agreement with leading supplier of commodity and specialty products
MassMutual Teams with The Conservation Fund on Electronic Prospectus DeliveryIn an effort to drive awareness of its electronic prospectus delivery option among retirement plan
sponsors and participants, MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is
collaborating with The Conservation Fund's Go Zero(SM) program to help address
two of the world's most pressing environmental issues -- climate change and
habitat loss.
Q4B Secures Series B Funding and Adds Key Executive to Support Global GrowthEnhanced client services and new sales & marketing initiatives planned.
CareerTV and CollegeRecruiter Sign a Partnership to Increase Services to College StudentsEarly adopters of recruitment video are reaping the reward of attention from passive and active jobseekers.
SmartBrief, Inc. Announces Addition of Job Listings to Popular Daily Newsletters for Executives SmartBrief, Inc. announced today the addition of job listings to its popular online daily newsletters in the following industries: Aerospace, Cable and Broadband, Construction, Education, Food service, Gay & Lesbian Leadership, Health Information Technology, Interactive Advertising, Regulatory / Medical Affairs, Retail, Retail Pharmacy and Wholesale Distribution.
Private Companies Rely on Short-Term Incentives to Reward Employees, WorldatWork FindsPrivate companies rely more heavily on short-term incentives, such as bonuses, than long-term incentives to reward and motivate employees, according to a new study by WorldatWork and Vivient Consulting.
Berkshire’s Affirmative Action Software is the First to Meet VETS-100 Report ModificationsBALANCEaap Service Release (SR5) keeps clients compliant.
HighRoads Grows Again: Five New CustomersHR Need for Visibility and Control Drives Surge in Demand
MyCredentials Career Ads a New Ad Feature to Enhance Jobseekers Quest for New EmploymentNew feature greatly raises candidate’s exposure
Job Candidates Not Very ‘Green’ in Company Searches, Finds Jobfox StudyJob Candidates Not Very ‘Green’ in Company Searches, Finds Jobfox Study of More than 6,000 Professionals
PLATEAU ACCELERATES INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION, INCREASING PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA New Asia-Pacific Office Addresses Global Demand for Plateau’s Talent Management Offerings
It Is Not Easy Being Green…But Employees Value Corporate Social Responsibility EffortsContinuing Research on Corporate Social Responsibility by the Kenexa Research Institute Finds Additional Linkage to Key Performance Indicators
Health Care Set to Dominate Nation's Fastest-Growing JobsAs employment opportunities in many fields and industries come to a stand-still, health-care hiring is at its hottest. Already the nation's largest field, employing 13 million people, health care is expected to offer 3.6 million new jobs and grow by more than 27 percent through 2014.
ShirleyBOARD.com Enlightens Caregivers On Elderly Home Care ChoicesAdvantages and disadvantages caregivers should consider before deciding on a living situation for an aging loved one
Ceridian LifeWorks Expands Multinational EAP and Work-Life OfferingsRecognizing that balancing work and life affects employees worldwide, Ceridian LifeWorks expands multinational offering in partnership with industry leader IPS Worldwide
CHD Meridian Healthcare Streamlines HR and Talent Management with UltiProUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that CHD Meridian Healthcare, an I-trax, Inc. company and the leading
provider of workplace healthcare, has achieved significant
efficiencies and strategic benefits since rolling out core UltiPro,
UltiPro Performance Management, and UltiPro Salary Budget
Administration delivered through Ultimate Software's
software-as-a-service model, Intersourcing and has purchased UltiPro
Recruitment.
Diversified Matches: Best Practices When You’re Matched With Someone Who Isn’t Just Like YouManagement Mentors explores diversity and mentoring in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, October 19, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT).
Talent Technology Named to Software Magazine’s 25th Annual Software 500 RankingSoftware Magazine ranks Talent Technology among world’s largest software companies.
Tips for Employers: Stay In Touch With Summer Interns Throughout the School YearThe summer has gone and so have the interns. Some you may not care to meet again, but others left an impression. How do you keep the line of communication open with someone who may make a great employee someday? Sylvia Henderson has some tips.
How to Predict Who Will Stay and Who Will Leave Organizations are finding turnover rates of young workers has become a major problem. When hiring, how do they know if the potential hire will stay? Bruce Katcher has some advice.
WORKtips – Ways to Make Your Work-Life Just a Bit Easier Do you feel like you are heading for a burnout? George 'Bud' Wassell has some tips on how to avoid this hot topic.
Breakthrough Studies: Laughter Reduces Stress, Peaks Work PerformanceThe world's first studies on the effects of laughter yoga sessions in the workplace show significant stress reductions and a sharp increase in work effectiveness. The US study indicates that three weeks of laughter sessions can significantly increase emotional intelligence, while the India study confirms stress reduction through physiological and psychological tests.
Driving Change: The UPS Approach to Business - 600 Word ReviewUPS is successful today as a result of its ability to transform and adapt to changing needs. “Constructive dissatisfaction,” as termed by the company’s founder, Jim Casey, or continuously improving the status quo and maximizing efficiency, is as much the driving force behind UPS today as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Find out more. Read this review.
Driving Change: The UPS Approach to Business - 300 Word ReviewUPS is successful today as a result of its ability to transform and adapt to changing needs. “Constructive dissatisfaction,” as termed by the company’s founder, Jim Casey, or continuously improving the status quo and maximizing efficiency, is as much the driving force behind UPS today as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Find out more. Read this review.
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Authoria Wins First Integrated Performance and Recruiting Shootout at HR Technology ConferenceAudience of HR Professionals Overwhelmingly Selects Authoria Solution Over SuccessFactors, Vurv, and HRsmart
Canadian Management Centre to Launch Business Intelligence Podcast Series With Host John EckmireCanadian Management Centre will launch an informative podcast series entitled Business Intelligence with John Eckmire, Canadian Management Centre's esteemed Vice President of Public Programs and Education. The first episode of this series is a comprehensive discussion between Leigh Branham, famed Human Resources author, on the topic of his new book The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave.
SWISS RE SELECTS PLATEAU TO SUPPORT GLOBAL LEARNING MANAGEMENT INITIATIVESCompany Deploys Plateau Learning to Align Employees with Corporate Objectives, Increasing Productivity and Efficiency of Global Workforce
Fiserv Acquires Advisory Firm BancIntelligence Online Bank advisory solutions will strengthen clients’ ability to compete
Software Magazine Ranks Talent Technology Among World’s Largest Software CompaniesTalent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced its first year among Software Magazine’s Software 500 – a list now in its 25th year. Talent Technology’s first year among the world’s largest software companies placed it at #432.
Employee Continuum Earns Human Resource Executive® Magazine’s 2007 Top HR Product of the Year Award Overture4.0 Recognized During the 10th Anniversary HR Technology Conference & Exposition®
New Podcast Series Details Employment Risks, and Solutions, for Small Manufacturing FirmsCPEhr, a leading California-based HR Consulting Firm, provides expert insights that address growing employment concerns of small and mid-size manufacturing organizations.
New Executives at TalentSecure Lead Growth of Financial and Product DevelopmentTalentSecure LLC announced today the addition of two new executive positions. Robert Dowling has been named as Chief Financial Officer, and Kelvin Hubbard will serve as the Chief Technology Officer. Combining more than 40 years of executive management experience with start-ups and global enterprise organizations, these seasoned financial and information technology executives will help launch TalentSecure’s Talent Acquisition and Talent Management software through its rapid Global expansion plans.
Training in 'Commute Management' Helps Human Resource Managers Boost Employee PunctualityTraining in 'Commute Management' (Beating Traffic) Helps Human Resource Managers Boost Employee Punctuality, Morale, Retention and Productivity
With the creation of new discipline, "Commute Management," David Rizzo -- better known as Dr. Roadmap -- ushers in a long-overdue type of corporate instruction that addresses a previously unmanageable issue: that of employees who get demoralized and worn out by their morning commute before they even arrive at work. Within a span of 1-2 hours, Dr. Roadmap's Commute Management training session can arm employees with important knowledge to help them take control of their commute and arrive at work in a better physical and mental state.
PLATEAU SYSTEMS EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING iCONTENT® FUNCTIONALITY WITH INCREASED CONTENT MANAGEMENTPLATEAU SYSTEMS EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING iCONTENT® FUNCTIONALITY WITH INCREASED CONTENT MANAGEMENT, SECURITY AND USABILITY
Company to Preview New iContent Features and Offer Free iContent Trial to HR Technology Conference Attendees
Former Compaq and Sprint Executives Join Emerging Talent Acquisition and Management CompanyFormer Compaq and Sprint Executives Join Emerging Talent Acquisition and Management Company Leading a New Management Team Poised to Accelerate TalentSecure’s Global Expansion
TalentSecure LLC announced today the addition of new executive positions. Michael A. Norris has joined the company as the Chief Executive Officer, and R. Michael Franz has assumed the position of Chairman. With more than 45 years combined executive management experience with start-ups and global enterprises, these seasoned senior executives with exceptional sales and marketing backgrounds will launch TalentSecure’s Talent Acquisition and Talent Management software through its rapid expansion plans.
October is National Diversity Awareness MonthOctober is National Diversity Awareness Month -- Mentoring Programs Can Help Your Company’s Diversity Initiatives
Management Mentors explores diversity and mentoring in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, October 12, 2007, at 9 a. m.(EDT).
Intersourcing Speeds HR Processes for Spirit Mountain CasinoIntersourcing Speeds HR Processes for Spirit Mountain Casino and The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
TEDS customers to “road map” sessions devoted to new and revolutionary talent management TEDS customers to “road map” sessions devoted to new and revolutionary talent management capabilities and functionalities under development for future software releases at the 2007 TEDS User Conference.
Salary.com Unveils New User Interface for Enterprise Software ProductsRobust functionality delivered in easy-to-use, on-demand software enables customers to improve compensation and performance management processes
nowHIRE.com Debuts SigCAP™ Technology for Digital Signature Capture at Chicago’s HR Technology Physical signature pad offers a completely paperless electronic hiring process that promotes true hard cost savings and is legally defensible
Few New England healthcare organizations made any significant revisions to their employee benefits Few New England healthcare organizations made any significant revisions to their employee health benefits programs from last year, according to the third annual survey of the New England healthcare industry by Olney Associates and Cammack LaRhette Consulting.
Competition Among Employers Intensifies: 2008 List of Canada's Top 100 Employers is ReleasedThe new 2008 list of Canada's Top 100 Employers has been released in the midst of the tightest labour market in a generation and record competition among employers for a place on the list. Now in its 8th year, the annual competition recognizes employers that are industry leaders at attracting and retaining employees. The competition is organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., Canada's largest publisher of employment guides and job-hunting periodicals.
Improve Employee Engagement by Mapping and Supporting Better Quality Leader-Employee ConversationsCareer Innovation, a workplace ‘innovation’ lab, launches its enhanced "Mapping Your Conversations about Work Survey" based on its previous ground-breaking research, ’The Conversation Gap’.
Successful Marketing in Six Easy StepsAll of the best laid plans in sales and marketing don't get very far if they are not executed properly. Patricia Block explains.
Cytiva Announces New SonicRecruit "Quality of Hire" Metrics at HR Technology ConferenceLeading talent acquisition software provider to help organizations measure the quality of their hiring efforts.
HR XCEL Offers Clients an Innovative View of Service DeliveryUtilizing innovative, cost-saving Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) methods and technologies, HR XCEL excels at making clients’ lives easier. After enjoying a 30% annual growth rate, the firm is offering its clients yet another innovation -– 24/7 access to a Web-based "dashboard" view of HR XCEL’s service delivery.
WorldatWork Presents Total Rewards Asia Pacific 2007Human Resources Experts to Convene in Singapore
Upcoming CyberShift Web Seminars Examine The ROI of Workforce Management SolutionsUpcoming CyberShift Web Seminars Examine The ROI of Workforce Management Solutions To Generate Savings and Deliver Value
New Human Resources E-Newsletter, Website - HR Viewpoints Delivers Views HR Professionals Can UseEmpyrean Management Group, Inc. announces today the launch of HR Viewpoints, a free new email newsletter and website written by HR professionals for HR Professionals.
Center for Talent Retention Announces Series of 'Take Action to Engage and Retain Employees' Recent research shows the labor market is tightening, employee turnover is steady, and approximately 39% of the workforce is either Somewhat Engaged or Disengaged.
Cleveland High School Shooting – ACI Responds to the Emotional AftermathIn the wake of recent tragic events – today’s high school shooting in Cleveland, and the traumatic shooting in Wisconsin earlier this week – Americans across the nation will be joining those directly affected in struggling with strong and overwhelming emotions while trying to make sense of these tragedies.
Buck Consultants today announced the results of its inaugural global survey Buck Consultants today announced the results of its inaugural global survey on workplace wellness strategies.
Rideau Appoints Jay Whitehead to Board of DirectorsRideau adds to existing expertise and broadens industry experience with the appointment of its newest Board member Jay Whitehead.
Vurv Announces Perform 4.0Reinvented Performance, Succession and Compensation Management Suite with Integrated Content Helps Companies Build the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today
Convergys Appoints Stanley Jeremiah Managing Director and Vice President of Operations Convergys Appoints Stanley Jeremiah Managing Director and Vice President of Operations of Employee Care in Asia Pacific
Eric Raymond, Corporate Synergies’ CEO, to Speak at DVHRP Annual SummitRemaking the American Healthcare Model Key Focus of Presentation
Aruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce's Future With PersonalizedDemographic profiles plot turnover trends, retirement scenarios, and measure labor force projections
Galaxy Technologies Inc. Introduces Encompass Enterprise-HRMS ™ Galaxy Technologies Encompass Enterprise-HRMS™ enables organizations to reach workforce management objectives, with a single-source, integrated human resources, benefits, time & attendance and payroll solution.
Resume Mirror Search Enterprise allows advanced searching with “zero training” Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the launch of Resume Mirror Search Enterprise (RMSearch Enterprise) which uses advanced conceptual search technology, to allow HR or recruiting staff to rapidly search and rank applicants using natural language phrases or entire job descriptions, yet requires ‘zero training’.
Aruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce’s FutureAruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce’s Future With Personalized “No Change Future State” Reports
Demographic profiles plot turnover trends, retirement scenarios, and measure labor force projections
Engagement is the Key to Growth and ProfitabilityHow a large energy company achieved an all-time high in stock value after taking action to increase engagement.
CyberShift’s Necho Expense BlackBerry Edition Wins Gold Mobile Star AwardCyberShift’s Necho Expense BlackBerry Edition Wins Gold Mobile Star Award for Enterprise Expense Management Software
Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Enters North American Market One Contract, One Enterprise Interface, One Cohesive System Simplifies Complexities Associated with Increasingly Global Workforces
AGCO Corporation Selects SumTotal Talent Management SystemSumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning
management solutions, said that AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG) has
purchased the SumTotal Enterprise Suite(TM) to deliver learning,
manage employee performance and align goals
TBC Launches TruScore™, A Next Generation 360 Survey Software PlatformThe Booth Company, an international provider of leadership development surveys, announces the release of TruScore™, an online software application for designing, implementing and controlling all aspects of multi-rater feedback surveys. TruScore makes leadership development available to any organization by allowing unprecedented levels of control and customization while allowing compatibility with any 360-degree feedback survey or multi-rater leadership assessment.
DoubleStar Showcases WorkForce Insight OnDemand at HR Executive’s HR Technology ShowSuccessful limited release allows for general availability.
Talent Technology, Launches Resume Mirror™ Search Enterprise ProductResume Mirror Search Enterprise allows advanced searching with "zero training" to quickly pinpoint and rank qualified applicants.
Halogen Software Wins Top Human Resource Product AwardHalogen eSuccession™ solution recognized for its best-practices approach and easy-to-use functionality.
WorldatWork Awards Three Research GrantsWorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals and business leaders, recently awarded grants to augment its research program in the area of total rewards.
Employee Continuum to Exhibit its Sales HiringSoftware and Job Branding Solutions at the ERE Expo 2007 Fall Conference
HRsmart Announces Participation in Events at HR Technology ConferenceHRsmart, a provider of integrated talent management technology solutions, announces its participation in the HR Technology Conference in Chicago, October 9-12, 2007. HRsmart will play a highly visible role in the conference functions as well as a host to events prior to the expo.
Lore International Institute is Recognized as Industry Leader for Excellence in Enterprise LearningLore International Institute has been recognized as an enterprise learning industry leader at the annual awards ceremony during the Fall 2007 Chief Learning Officer Symposium. Lore, with its client Harley-Davidson, won the silver award in the Innovation category of the Learning In Practice awards.
RetireeWorkforce/Vizu Corporation Research Finds 75% Of Labor Force Plans To Work After RetirementSpeciality niche website focuses on matching companies with mature and experienced retirees. A recent study shows that nearly 75% of all retirees will contine to work during their retirement. Retireeworkforce.com is providing a solution to help these indiviudal find part-time, consulting and flexible work arrangements with employers.
JERRY TOUSLEE AND DR. BETH A. BROOKS OF JWT EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATIONS TO PRESENT AT THE SHRM-ATLANTAThe SHRM-Atlanta’s 17th Annual Southeast Human Resource Conference will host two presentations by JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. On Monday, October 15th; Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE, and Senior Partner, Health Care Practice at JWT Employment Communications; will present Why Employees Quit: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives and on Tuesday, October 16th; Jerry Touslee, North American President of JWT Employment Communications, will present Employer Branding: A Slogan or a Strategy?
JobApp Network Implements Hourly Employee Hiring Solution for SHP Senior Living Services, LLCJobApp Network, a Michigan-based provider of an automated hourly hiring solution has announced the successful implementation of their solution for SHP Senior Living Services LLC, a group of assisted living and retirement communities across Florida. The solution improves SHP’s hiring capabilities across the enterprise meeting HR compliance and EEO standards.
PlatformOne Extends Hosting Services Contract with IBM until 2012Invests Another $5 Million in Its Technology Infrastructure
PlatformOne, a leading provider of Human Resources Business Process Outsourcing (HR-BPO) services, today announced that it has extended its August 2003 contract with IBM for technology hosting services.
Accountancyjobsabroad.com is the Newest Addition to the Offshore Recruitment Consultancy IndustryAccountancyjobsabroad.com is the newest and most innovative addition to the offshore accountancy and finance recruitment consultancy industry. The business seeks to place accountants and finance professional in tax-free or tax beneficial offshore locations. The consultancy is totally web-based and fully search engine optimized to ensure employers get the maximum amount of exposure for their accountancy and finance positions. The primary locations the consultancy seeks to place candidates include Bermuda, Cayman, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the ever expanding China.
Talking About Compensation in Your Nonprofit Job Search: Q&A with Karen DeMayDealing with compensation in the non-profit sector can be a challenge. Bridgestar Regional Director of Talent Karen DeMay answers some questions that may help you plan.