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California Health Care Costs Increase in 2007
Seventy-five percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – California annual survey of 384 employers.

Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation
Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation to Local Cancer Organizations Efforts tie donations to financial education

Sendouts announced that the latest release of Sendouts Pro
Sendouts announced that the latest release of Sendouts Pro, the #1 on-demand recruiting and staffing software, now includes a complete, integrated time and attendance solution.

BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES
BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

CEO Confidence Declines Further, The Conference Board Reports
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had declined to 45 in the second quarter of 2007, edged down to 44 in the third quarter.

The 5th Annual California Workers’ Comp Forum taking place October 17-19
The 5th Annual California Workers’ Comp Forum taking place October 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach, features keynote presentations from industry leaders will address these issues and provide critical updates and solutions to the continuing challenges in California workers’ comp.

Breakthrough Studies: Laughter Reduces Stress, Peaks Work Performance
The 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.

Convergys Executive Wins Gold Learning in Practice Award at 2007
Convergys Executive Wins Gold Learning in Practice Award at 2007 Fall Chief Learning Officer Symposium

PeopleFilter to Demonstrate Recruiting Solutions at the 10th HR Technology Conference & Exposition
PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS)

The Delta Companies Ranked #2 Fastest-Growing Private Healthcare Staffing Company in the Nation
The Delta Companies was recently ranked the second fastest-growing healthcare staffing company in the nation, tenth overall, on the annual list of fastest-growing private staffing companies published by Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc.

Massive Turnout Expected at the 5th Annual California Workers' Comp Forum
Over 700 California professionals will gather in Huntington Beach on October 17, 2007 for the 5th Annual California Workers' Comp Forum. This event is the center for information and discussion on the latest developments in California workers' comp.

Recruitment Enhancement Services Announces Upcoming Webinar
Recruitment solutions provider to discuss common myths and misunderstandings related to recruitment process outsourcing.

Addressing the Employee Continuum: eContinuum Unveils New Brand Identity
The Sales Assessment Company Also Announces Top Product of the Year Win

Lore International Institute is Recognized as Industry Leader for Excellence in Enterprise Learning
Lore 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.

Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public Employees
Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

Gulf Salaries Rise by 9 Percent
Intense competition, public sector pay rises, depreciating US dollar and growth in Asia driving Gulf pay increases.

CPEhr Helps Employers Reduce Sexual Harassment Risks
HR Firm Offers Preventive Training That Can Avoid Costly Lawsuits

Bond International Software launches new business efficiency module at ASA
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Great Place to Work® Institute Announces Best Practices Forum
Yahoo! and Umpqua Bank, two of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For featured as guest speakers

Time Is Not On Your Side
Companies improve performance through time management.

Management Programs: Share Dreams and Goals with Your Vendor
Strategically speaking, vendor management focuses on relationship management and common goal sharing. This in turn helps to develop a strong and mutually beneficial client/vendor relationship. More from Info-Tech Research Group.

Leadership: Lasting Lessons
John Baldoni shares the play-by-play of a coach whose leadership legacy will be remembered.

Ask the Coach - Issue 46: How to Conduct Oneself in Email Communications?
Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching for fast-paced executives about how to conduct themselves in email communications.

Small Pebbles, Big Ripples
Do you believe that your people are your future? Nurturing your workforce as you would any new technology can lead to the ultimate source of competitive advantage. Michael Winston explains.

Be Careful What You Keep in Personnel Files
Personnel files are a touchy subject. . . just what should organizations keep on employees and who should be allowed to see them. M. Lee Smith Publishers attempts to answer these questions and more.

Employees Should Mind Their Own Business
What's the best way of dealing with the he said, she said battles in the workplace? Bruce Katcher has some advice.

HR 2017: Where Are We Going and How Do We Get There?
HR is changing. . . but have you ever thought of where it might be going? Dr. Larry Phillips, SPHR shares his predictions.

Merit Raises for 2008 Highest in Asia, Latin America, Watson Wyatt Finds
Employees in United States, Europe are expected to see lesser increases in 2008.

Employers Need A Pandemic Plan To Protect Employees And Limit Economic Impact
The health of an organization is incredibly important to every leader. The health of employees must be too, especially if a pandemic hits.

NuView Systems Acquires cort payroll software to STRENGTHEN ITS STRATEGIC Human Resource Management
Comprehensive Payroll Capabilities Available as Both a Hosted or Licensed Application

2007 Pay Increase Budgets Decrease in Oregon, Idaho and Washington
The newly released Compensation Data – Pacific Northwest annual survey of 170 companies in Oregon, Idaho and Washington found pay increase budgets are 3.6 percent for 2007 and are projected to stay the same in 2008.

Addressing the Employee Continuum: eContinuum Unveils New Brand Identity
The Sales Assessment Company Also Announces Top Product of the Year Win

HODES QTRAC EMPLOYER BRAND INDEX REVEALS CRITICAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION MEASURES
Bernard Hodes Group (www.hodes.com), a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, introduced the Hodes QTrac Employer Brand Index (EBI) as the first index to measure the most critical factors impacting the employer brand. The QTrac EBI is a view into the employer brand through the most critical lens, the employees’ brand experience.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
Health insurance for dependent parents is offered by only 1.6 percent of organizations nationally, according to the preliminary results from the Compensation Data 2007 survey conducted by Compdata Surveys.

EAP Sees Rise in Eldercare-Related Calls
As the baby boomer workforce ages, services for those 65 and older are more in demand putting strain on existing programs. Bensinger Dupont & Associates shares their findings.

Interaction Associates Director of Learning Contributes to New Book
Interaction Associates Director of Learning Contributes to New Book On Innovative Method for Developing Breakthrough Communications Skills Interaction Associates Director of Learning, Barry Rosen, is among the contributors to the book "Once Upon a Time: Using Story-based Activities to Develop Breakthrough Communications Skills," by Terrence Gargiulo and published by Pfeiffer. Rosen’s chapter in the new book is titled 'Listening As An Ally' and focuses on a critical management skill to develop leaders: listening.

SALARY.COM™ SETTLES LITIGATION WITH MERCER
All claims dismissed; no payments made by either party. Mercer confirms Salary.com’s right to load Mercer surveys for customers into Survey Center® product.

Organizations’ partnership will enable students to make better, informed career decisions
CareerTours, the fastest growing online recruiting resource, has announced a new partnership with Arizona State University.

VCSY's Subsidiary Files a New Patent Application
Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (VCSY) announced today that its subsidiary, Taladin, Inc. (Taladin), has filed a patent application for its Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) payroll system which has been integrated with the HRMS emPath solution of Now Solutions, Inc., another subsidiary of VCSY. Taladin market its FLSA payroll system to the U.S. government sector.

Why Intuition is Winning New Respect As a Smart Business Skill
Author of hot new business book shows business and professional people how to unleash their intuition ting! North American launch offers free seminars and tools to help implement intuition in life, at work and in organizations starting October 3

Resume? Or Resume NOT?
Resume? Or Resume NOT? With Screening Software Becoming More Prevalent, Your Cover Letter Is Key To Getting Job Interviews Don’t forget to appeal to the human reader, suggests WallStJobs.com as "robo-resume-readers" make the first cuts.

Sorenson Communications Makes Dramatic Improvements in Human Resource Practices
Sorenson Communications Makes Dramatic Improvements in Human Resource Practices with Core UltiPro and UltiPro Time and Attendance

Electric Cloud Names Bill Schmitt Vice President of Business Development
Schmitt brings two decades of business development, marketing and strategy leadership to Electric Cloud.

Jamie Davis Named President of HCR Software Solutions
Jamie Davis former business development leader at Vurv Technology is named President and Chief Operating Officer at HCR Software Solutions.

Productive Relationships Rules
How do you create a successful workplace? As Estienne De Beer explains, it's all about trust.

Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Co. - 600 Word Review
Speed Lead refers to the 4 Cs which have actually become sources of organizational delay: cooperation, communication, control, and community. It proposes a simpler method that managers can use to deliver results faster, cut through complexity, and improve overall job satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.

Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Co. - 300 Word Review
Speed Lead refers to the 4 Cs which have actually become sources of organizational delay: cooperation, communication, control, and community. It proposes a simpler method that managers can use to deliver results faster, cut through complexity, and improve overall job satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.

Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Companies
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Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Co. - Summary
Not enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Companies and catch up on the industry buzz.

Ceridian LifeWorks Launches Cardiovascular Health Management Solution
Ceridian Cardiovascular Health Management will help employers address health care costs, lost productivity and other issues they face when an employee encounters heart-related health problems.

Understanding Best Practices In Mentoring Has Never Been Easier
Management Mentors focuses on best practices in mentoring during its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, October 5, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT).

VANGENT INTRODUCES TALENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE IDENTIFICATION
P3 Talent Management(TM) Solution to Fill Market Void for Results-Oriented Approach to High-Potential Talent Identification and Development

Strategic Search Partners Goes Global
Recruitment Specialists in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain has expanded range of services with its affiliation with NPA Worldwide Recruiting Network.

URAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordination
URAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordination along the healthcare continuum

Recruiting with Podcasts, Hospital-Style
New recruiting campaign for Denver Hospital utilizes innovative audio interviews to attract talent.

New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job Search
When you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.

New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job Search
When you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.

New Executive EQ Survey Measures Emotional Intelligence for Executive Leaders
New Executive EQ Survey Measures Emotional Intelligence for Executive Leaders; Validated 360 Feedback on Emotional Intelligence for C-level Executives by Clark Wilson Group A new, validated 360-feedback survey called Executive EQ helps chief executive officers, presidents, vice presidents, and other c-level executives develop their emotional intelligence. The report provides competency scores on executive vision, organizational awareness, marketplace awareness, self-awareness, energy, self-confidence, self-management, engagement and more.

The Newman Group Reports: More Companies Globalizing Their Recruiting Processes and Technology
Talent acquisition and management consulting firm to highlight global implementation strategies of Fortune 500 Companies at HR Technology Conference and Exposition.

CourseUp! Opts for SumTotal's ResultsOnDemand
Wilmington, N.C.-based CourseUp!, a developer of computer-based training and knowledge delivery solutions for franchise organizations and professional associations, has picked SumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT) to provide technology for delivering, among other things, instruction on how best to launch and run a franchise.

Hudson Highland Group Agrees to Divest Trade and Industrial Recruitment Unit in Australia
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Trade and Industrial business in Australia for $3.0 million to the Skilled Group.

myStaffingPro® Optimizes the User Experience with Coradiant TrueSight
HR Services, Inc. installs Coradiant’s TrueSight User Performance Management equipment to proactively monitor the user experience with myStaffingPro® applicant tracking system.

myStaffingPro® Optimizes the User Experience with Coradiant TrueSight
HR Services, Inc. installs Coradiant’s TrueSight User Performance Management equipment to proactively monitor the user experience with myStaffingPro® applicant tracking system.

Impact Achievement Group Webcast Assists HR Executives with Training Package
Tips avoid common pitfalls that lead to difficult and painful performance reviews

URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management
URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management accreditations

Capital H Group Hires Leader for National Recruiting Practice
Capital H Group, a rapidly expanding human capital consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, has hired John Hancock, formerly Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hudson Highland Group, to lead Capital H Group’s growing recruiting division.

Capital H Group Hires Leader for National Recruiting Practice
Capital H Group, a rapidly expanding human capital consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, has hired John Hancock, formerly Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hudson Highland Group, to lead Capital H Group’s growing recruiting division.

Perth Leadership Institute Announces White Paper on the Role of Business Acumen
White paper identifies major gap in leadership development programs and shows how to address it.

P3 Talent Management Solution to Fill Market Void for Results-Oriented Approach
Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of human capital management solutions, today announced the launch of its P3 Talent Management™ application. The new product is designed to help organizations identify and predict high potential and job fit for critical positions; plan for talent placement, development, and succession; and perform at the highest levels by aligning the right people with the right responsibilities at the right time.

RSM McGladrey Honored Two Years Running in Working Mother's "100 Best Companies"
Fifth largest accounting, tax and business services firm achieves major strides in its cultural transformation with its WorkLife strategy

Rise of Employer Branding Videos Signals Sweeping Changes in Recruiting
CareerTV experts say new multimedia approach will change how employers compete for talent.

eQuest to provide Starbucks Coffee Company Worldwide Interactive Media Representation
eQuest today announced it has signed an agreement with Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) to provide global job posting management, consulting and interactive media representation for its Global Staffing department.

Axiom Consulting Partners has released the third in its series of 'Winning Axioms'
Axiom Consulting Partners LLC announced today that it has released the third in its series of 'Winning Axioms' titled 'The Engine of Sustained Revenue Growth is a High-Performing Sales Organization'.

Working Mothers Want to Stay on the Job, Reporting Favorable Work/Life Balance
Accenture survey finds that most working mothers cite “flex” arrangement are ideal.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of Florida organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 94.1 to 97.7 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.

Gentle Giant Moving Company Selected as a Top Small Workplace by the Wall Street Journal
Gentle Giant Moving Company (http://www.gentlegiant.com), a premier residential moving and storage company headquartered in Massachusetts, has been identified in the first annual Top Small Workplaces award program by the Wall Street Journal and Winning Workplaces. The Top Small Workplaces were announced today in a special Wall Street Journal report on small businesses, which appeared online and in the newspaper.

New Impact Achievement Group Webcast Assists HR Executives with Training Package
Experienced HR professionals know the importance of effective performance review processes and conversations. Likewise, they report that their managers’ discomfort with this leadership competency leads to recurring problems. In response, Impact Achievement Group produced a new webinar, The Five Traps of Performance Management, presented by Julie White, Ph.D., senior managing partner.

The Conference Board Issues Guide for Managers On Speaking with Mature Workers About Retirement
Legal and Management Issues are Analyzed

GLOBOFORCE SURVEY RESULTS: ENGAGE EMPLOYEES AND LEAVE THE COMPETITION BEHIND
Human Resource Professionals and Business Leaders from World-Class Fortune 500 Companies Surveyed for International Roundtable Data Shows Employee Engagement and Strategic Recognition Initiatives Unleash “People Potential” and Boost the Financial Bottom-Line

White Paper Identifies Major Gap in Leadership Development Programs and Shows How to Address It
The 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 into the role of business acumen in leadership development programs.

MassMutual and Clients Capture Gold, Silver and Bronze 'Signature Awards' From Profit Sharing/401(k)
PSCA Signature Awards competition honors excellence in retirement plan communication and education

Meta4 Teams with Puerto Rico’s Leading HR Solutions Provider
Alliance Partner InGente is Both Customer and Provider of Meta4’s PeopleNet7 Solution

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AWARDS PLATEAU SYSTEMS CONTRACTS VALUED AT OVER $10 MILLION
Agency will use Plateau’s Hosted Talent Management and iContent Solutions to Accelerate and Expand the Delivery of Critical Learning and Development

Senior Executives and Fortune 1000 Companies Discover 'The Next Way to Work' is Called EPOCH
Free agents go from "The Big Screen to the Boardroom." Is EPOCH the William Morris of Executive Search? A total picture radio podcast with Linda N. Stewart, Founder, CEO and President of EPOCH. "We're more like William Morris than Heidrick & Struggles. Our executive free agents play starring roles in specific projects and short term assignments." - Linda N. Stewart

State of NJ Renews & Expands E-Learning Initiative with GeoLearning
GeoMaestro LMS will continue to manage first responder training for 155,000; expansion includes 31,000 new learners through the NJ Department of Personnel.

Haymarket Brand Media Launch Brand Republic Careers Fair
Haymarket Brand Media launch the first online recruitment fair dedicated to the advertising, marketing and media industries - the Brand Republic Careers Fair

Authoria Secures $22.5 Million in Funding; Grows Bookings by 40 Percent
Increases in Total Bookings and Units Sold, One-Billion-Page-View Milestone Highlight Strong Momentum in First Half of 2007

Chubb Introduces a Group Personal Excess Liability Insurance Program
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has introduced a group personal excess liability insurance program in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Retail & Restaurant Workforce Summit Draws Industry-Leading Companies
Executives at market-leading organizations gain valuable insights through collaborative discussions and expert presentations

MGACAREERS Releases One of the Latest Articles by SALARY.com
Given the major shifts in corporate recruiting, it is a buyer's (employer's) market now. Thus, this is a great time to focus on preparing for a job search, just in case you will need to find a job quickly. These 10 tips are good habits to manage your career in boom times. So, even if you are one of the lucky ones who are not concerned about being laid off, put the economy to work for you now. Let it motivate you to get ready for an emergency job search.

iCONTENT EXPANDS WORKPLACE ETHICS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW COMPLIANCE TRAINING
Plateau Customers Gain Access to BrightlineSM Compliance and Ethics Training and “Ask the Expert” Resource to Meet Federal Guidelines

Wright Express Enhances Talent Acquisition with UltiPro Recruitment
Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Wright Express Corporation (NYSE:WXS), a leading provider of payment processing and information management services to the U.S. commercial and government vehicle fleet industry, has enhanced its talent acquisition process with UltiPro Recruitment.

The Value Alliance Talks About The Talent Wars
Eleanor Bloxham addresses senior HR group to discuss talent issues.

Halogen's User Conference Enables Human Resource Professionals to Strengthen Their Strategic Voice
Nearly 200 Customers Share Real-Life Strategies for Maximizing the Value of Halogen Offerings and Taking HR to the Next Level

Talent Technology’s Platform To Support Multiple Languages For Global Recruiting Needs
Talent Technology, The Global Leader In Resume Extraction Launches Next Generation Resume Mirror™ Extraction Platform

Cytiva Webinar Attracts Top Talent
Makers of SonicRecruit present free webinar: Enhance Your Online Presence to Attract Top Quality Talent.

e-Learning Group ThirdForce Upbeat as Interim Results Show Increased Sales and Operating Profits
Employee training and development leader reports strong quarterly results.

Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Releases New Online, Multimedia Employee Orientations
HRI recognizes the significance of Work and Family Month and honors it every year. This October HRI will release its brand-new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) orientations to show how EAP services can help employees handle multiple demands on and off the job.

HRD Press Breaks New Ground with Customizable Training and HR Workshops
Leading provider of HR training materials dramatically expands its offerings with the release of over 25 customizable workshops.

RSM McGladrey Honored as One of Working Mother’s “100 Best Companies” For the Second Year in a Row
Fifth largest accounting, tax and business services firm achieves major strides in its cultural transformation with its WorkLife strategy

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