Employers Can Now Showcase Company Videos on CareerTours.comOnline Recruiting website encourages companies to share their stories and market career opportunities with video
Ultimate Software to Present at ROTH 2007 New York ConferenceROTH 2007 New York Conference
Organizations with Low Employee Retention Need to “Unpack” Underlying IssuesWorkforce consulting firm urges interconnected approach to ensuring employee development, onboarding programs, culture integration and work-life balance
Rob Goren has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its Atlanta officeGoren joins Buck from CompBenefits Corporation, where he served as Vice President and Actuary, and was responsible for managing the company’s actuarial, dental underwriting, and vision underwriting departments.
More Missouri Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.4 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007
New Pharmacy Benefit Management industry standards prominent at URAC 2007 Quality SummitTopic featured via education sessions, post-conference program
WorkGiant.com Provides Secure Website for Job Seekers to Post Resumes and for Employers to ConnectProblem: Recently an attack script was written that extracted and stole over 1.6 million job seeker email addresses from a well known job board. WorkGiant solves problem: On WorkGiant job seekers have complete control of their personal contact information; therefore the above problem would not be possible.
Verifications, Inc. Included in Inc. 5,000 List of Fastest-Growing BusinessesVerifications ranks third among Minnesota business services companies.
TempWorks Software Ranked as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private CompaniesThree-year revenue growth lands staffing software company, TempWorks Software, on Inc. 5,000 list.
Opportunities Abound for Promotion SeekersClimbing the company ladder is more promising than many employees realize. According to a new survey, 73 percent of managers say their company typically considers current employees first when needing to fill a position. Yet many careerists count themselves out of the running well before they ever take the necessary steps to land a promotion. In her new book, Susan Britton Whitcomb discusses how employees can build confidence and prove they're ready to advance their role within the organization.
An Alarming 75% of Employees Do Not Take Earned Time OffFPC Workplace Web Poll Data indicates that only 25 % of employees polled nationwide always take their allotted time off each year. "Numerous articles have been written about how this new generation is more focused on work-life balance but the fact is that people are still feeling immense pressure to spend time at work..." said FPC CEO & President Ron Herzog.
More Georgia Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 97.6 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Georgia survey of 173 employers.
North and South Carolina Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs fall approaches, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation. According to the newly-released Compensation Data – Carolinas results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 14.1 vacation days on average. Non-exempt employees with the same years of service have 13.7 days.
Organizations with Low Employee Retention Need to "Unpack" Underlying IssuesWorkforce consulting firm urges interconnected approach to ensuring employee development, onboarding programs, culture integration and work-life balance
American Community Named One of 'Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work ForFor the fourth consecutive year, American Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, has been named one of "Metropolitan Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."
MedZilla.com Takes Proactive Steps to Secure Personal InformationAfter more than one million Monster.com users had their personal information stolen, the job-search giant has been scrambling to spread good PR. Meanwhile, niche job search sites like MedZilla.com continue taking proactive measures to make sure their users' information remains safe.
The Opt-Out Revolt: Why People Are Leaving Companies to Create Kaleidoscope Careers - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of The Opt-Out Revolt: Why People Are Leaving Companies to Create Kaleidoscope Careers and catch up on the industry buzz.
XMei International announces their sponsorship of the upcoming conference on November 6-7, 2007 XMei International, a China – U.S. business development and consulting firm, announces their sponsorship of the upcoming conference “Executive Talent in Asia – A Global Perspective on the New Battleground”,
Develop Your Retention StrategyKeith Rosen shares how to maximize the ROI from every new hire.
Creating a Foundation of Trust: Four Leadership StrategiesAttracting and retaining the best people requires a corporate culture that values mutual trust and openness. Jay Gordon Cone explores four leadership strategies for building open and collaborative relationships in the workplace.
Deborah Ruffins has joined Buck Consultants as a Director and Vice President of MarketingRuffins joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she most recently served as Director of Sales Strategy.
Corporate - Education Partnerships: A Marriage Between Two Different SpeciesIn the 1980s employers asked how to keep the right employees in their companies. They need help, so they looked to a higher power... higher education. Nathan Greeno explains.
Maryland Pay Increase Budgets Grow in 2007The newly released Compensation Data – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.78 percent for 2007 and are projected to increase to 3.83 percent in 2008 for Maryland.
Timely Complaint to EEOC Hanft Law shares the proceedings of a recent EEOC complaint.
Virginia Pay Increase Budgets Remain Steady in 2007The newly released Compensation Data – Maryland/Virginia annual survey of 260 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.67 percent for 2007 and are projected to decrease to 3.64 in 2008 for Virginia.
TempWorks Software Ranked as one of America’s Fastest Growing Private CompaniesThree-year revenue growth lands staffing software company, TempWorks Software, on Inc. 5,000 list.
Low Unemployment Drives Need To Build Strong Recruiting and Retention EffortsCompanies need to ensure understanding of Total Compensation, before and after engagement.
MicroTek Announces Meeting Services Division MicroTek, the leader in training facilities management and logistics, announces the creation of the Meeting Services Division.
Talent Technology Appoints Robert Gordon as Chairman and Chief Operating OfficerCompany reports record growth to annual shareholders meeting.
Chairman and Co-Founder of Emportal to Speak at Inc. 500 Conference and Awards CeremonySeasoned Entrepreneur to Join Panel of Inc. 500 CEOs Sharing What It Takes to Be #1
HB Fuller Shares Insight into Building an HR Technology Strategy Knowledge Infusion client HB Fuller will present on a live webinar and discuss key takeaways and challenges of creating an HR technology strategy. The complimentary webinar will take place on August 29, 2007 at 2:00 Eastern and is open to all members of the HCM Community.
Company Reports Record Growth to Annual Shareholders MeetingTalent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment and candidate screening technology, has announced the appointment of Robert Gordon as Chairman and Chief Operating Officer.
XMei International to Sponsor Executive Talent Conference in Hong KongNovember event will offer solutions to talent war for globally experienced leaders.
An Amazing Array of e-recruitment Trials, Offers and Discounts to Attendees of the Onrec.com Expo 07Exhibitors at this year's Onrec.com Expo have been incredibly generous with various offers and trials to attendees in San Francisco - 18/19 September 2007.
Meet the Elite: New Company 'Ready to Hire' Takes Guesswork Out of Recruitment and Job Search'Ready to Hire' launches first-ever major service in job recruiting and staffing since the advent of online job boards; Only existing national database of pre-screened candidates
QHR Software Releases QHRnet Recruiting with Web-based Applicant Tracking FeaturesNew recruiting module is the latest addition to Quadrant HR’s employee and manager self-service offering.
Inc. Magazine Names Xsell One of Top 100 Fastest Growing U.S. BusinessesXsell Resources was named in the top 100 on Inc. magazine's annual Inc. 500 list, identifying the fastest growing private businesses in the country.
Personnel Decisions International enhanceS Global COACHING PRACTICE WITH CUSTOMIZED LEADERSHIP MODULES
Mattson Technology Chooses Jobvite to Streamline Hiring and Build Candidate PipelineAdopts web 2.0 recruiting application to power growth.
ICCKE Announces Worldwide Availability of its Project Management Certification ICCKE announces the global availability of its professional competency certificate (CKE) in project management through Prometric, the leader in reliable and secure test agency. Certified Knowledge Expert endorses Project Management from a vendor neutral perspective emphasizing on adopting a practical appraoch to learning and apply functional concepts to handle projects successfully across industries. Learn more at ICCKE .
AthenaOnline Adds Four New Thought LeadersBeverly Kaye, Ann Herrmann-Nehdi, Joyce Gioia-Herman, and Robin Gerber join Athena’s growing roster of management experts.
An Amazing Array of e-recruitment Trials, Offers and Discounts to Attendees of the Onrec.com Expo 07Exhibitors at this year's Onrec.com Expo have been incredibly generous with various offers and trials to attendees in San Francisco - 18/19 September 2007.
Capital H Group Named to Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing CompaniesCapital H Group has been ranked 134th on Inc. magazine’s 26th annual listing of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the United States.
TalentDrive Brings Together the Art and Science of Online Resume SourcingProprietary technology combined with expert analyst review fills a recruiting gap to deliver quality talent more efficiently.
iContent Provides Access to more than 100 Hybrid Healthcare Compliance Courses COURSEAVENUE TEAMS WITH ICONTENT TO FACILITATE
COMPLIANCE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
VAI Selects Brian Angle as Senior Sales Executive Former CMS Software, Inc. Vice President Will Support VAI’s Strategic Growth Plans
WILSON LEARNING CORPORATION APPOINTS ED EMDE AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTWilson Learning Corporation, part of
Wilson Learning Worldwide, a global provider of Human Performance
Improvement solutions, today announced that Ed Emde has joined the
company as Senior Vice President.
Todd Hanson has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal and Market Leader for its Minneapolis office.Hanson joins Buck from Mercer, where he served as Principal and Advisory Practice Leader for Mercer Health and Benefits.
SMARTPOST EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYOND.COM, INC.Customers gain access to millions of candidates, resumes and registered users
MassMutual Will Introduce Fiduciary Warranty to the Defined Contribution Market in Fourth QuarterWarranty Will Apply to Group Annuity and Registered Products in MassMutual's Smart Architecture(SM) Investment Program
The BrandonWayne Group Launches CallCenterClassifieds.com The BrandonWayne Group, a leading provider of call center recruiting services and programs, announced today the launch of Phase One of www.CallCenterClassifieds.com, the Call Center Industry's Premier Employment and Resource Website.
Online Overload: The Perfect Candidates Are Out There - If You Can Find ThemSeeking qualified candidates using online resources can seem a bit like panning for gold, says Stephanie Molnar. Recruiters are spending hours sifting through online resumes, using internet recruiting as a crutch.
Cartus Global Survey Shows Trend to Shorter-Term International Relocation AssignmentsThe overall volume of assignments is on the rise. China is now the second leading destination country. It's even expected to replace the U.S. in the top spot within the next two years.
New Survey Indicates Majority Plan to Postpone RetirementFreedom 65 or is it Freedom 75? Robert Half Resources shares a recent survey on the ever changing retirement age.
What do You Mean My Company’s A Stepping Stone? Judith Lindenberger and David Watson discuss how to use mentoring to attract and retain the best talent.
Rewards, Vacation and Perks Are Passé; Canadians Care Most About CashCanada Speaks Survey finds that 39% of Canadians consider salary the most important consideration when choosing a job, while vacation time is the least important.
Do’s and Don’ts of OffshoringBusiness leaders are finding that offshoring is a cost-effective way to meet customers expectations. Bridge Strategy Group's Russell Pass and Hemant Kashyap explain.
Not Feeling Assertive? Stand up for Your TeamIt can be a daunting task. . . how can you help the wall-flower employee bloom to become comfortable assertive? John Baldoni has some suggestions.
Ask the Coach - Issue 43: Boardroom Relevance? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers advice about how to create programs that are boardroom relevant that advance your executive presence.
After Years of Trial and Error, Companies Take a More Focused Approach to M&A IntegrationOrganizations are taking a closer look at integration practices when it comes to mergers and acquisitions, a recent Conference Board study reveals.
E-mail: What to keep? What to toss?You use to keep these in filing cabinets, but are you really good at holding on to "important" emails? M. Lee Smith Publishers advises.
More Companies Developing Sense Of ‘Family’Among Their Employees, Survey FindsThey aren't your co-workers, they are your family members... or at least that's what many organizations say they are experiencing.
Top Management Gets Mediocre Marks For CommunicatingThe art of communicating with employees isn't exactly what senior management does best, according to a study by Novations Group.
Make Payroll a Strategic Part of Your BusinessIs your payroll an expense liability? Is it strategic? Dara Brenner, ADP National Account Services shows how to make your payroll department a key player in the development of your business.
Most U.S. Companies Risk Fiduciary Liability With Retirement PlansFiduciary Liability is an unnecessary risk that plagues Fortune 1000 businesses leaving employees short of retirement goals. Fiduciary Risk Management, LLC, explains.
Manager Toolkits: The Foundation of Performance Management.Enjoy this white paper by the TRACOM GROUP on how to drive results through successful management.
STAROUNDTABLE ANNOUNCES FALL EDUCATIONAL ACADEMIES SCHEDULEOne-of-a-Kind Leadership Workshops Open to Recruiting and Staffing Professionals
TalentQuest Selected for Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private CompaniesTalentQuest, an Atlanta-based human resources consulting and software solutions firm, was selected for Inc. Magazine’s 2007 Inc. 5000 list. Companies are honored who have excelled in percentage growth of revenue, and are ranked accordingly.
ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKS PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON SOURCING Bullhorn Survey Results Uncover the Financial Value of Online Social Networks, Job Boards and Blogs to Staffing and Recruiting Industry
PLATEAU SYSTEMS TO DELIVER TALENT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE TO W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATESGore’s Strategic Investment Reinforces Commitment to Empowering its Global Workforce
Vast Majority of American Workers Experiencing Real Wage GainsThe National Association of Manufacturers’ 10th Annual Labor Day Report provides a snapshot of the past year’s economic trends as they relate to American workers.
LegalView Continues Monitoring of Developments Regarding Traumatic Brain Injury LegalView Continues Monitoring of Developments Regarding Traumatic Brain Injury as Defense Department Distributes Funds to Combat More American Servicemen and Women Returning with Brain Injuries
With traumatic brain injuries (TBI) affecting more than 1 million civilians each year and as many as two-thirds of American service members returning from overseas, brain injuries are a vital contemporary public health issue. LegalView.com is proud to provide a free, comprehensive portal on TBIs to help victims and their families learn more about the medical and legal aspects of surviving a brain injury.
Primacy Relocation Earns Third Consecutive No. 1 Ranking in Trippel Transferee SurveyFor the third consecutive year, Primacy Relocation was ranked number one in customer satisfaction by transferring employees in Trippel Survey & Research’s Annual Nationwide Relocating Employees Survey.
Doing It For The Kids - BI Demonstrates How Seriously It Takes Corporate ResponsibilityBI, the Communication and Motivation Company, took time out from usual business on Friday 13th July 2007 to enable its employees to put something back into the local community.
EnergyUnited Goes Live with UnicornHRO’s GenevaPlus Human Resource SolutionUnicornHRO, a leading provider of human resources, payroll and benefits administration solutions, announced today that EnergyUnited went live with GenevaPlus HRIS SaaS functionality in June, 2007.
GeoLearning Named to First-Ever List of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing BusinessesGeoLearning ranked #2,811 on the 2007 Inc. 5000 with 120% revenue growth between 2003 and 2006.
RecruitMilitary, Sierra Group, Workplace Tech Foundation Develop New Hiring Process for VeteransJob-seeking veterans with disabilities will soon have a much easier time connecting with employers, thanks to a hiring process being introduced today. A typical employer that has a job opening will have access to a carefully selected veteran who has a disability and is highly qualified for the job--or a small group of such veterans--along with information regarding accommodations and employment incentives for hiring veterans with disabilities. The employer will then interview and hire whatever job candidate or candidates it wishes.
Recruiters Network (IRN) and TalentHook Partner to Give Independent Recruiters An Increased EdgeTalentHook, a cutting-edge resume spidering technology solution, is proud to announce their partnership with IRN, an Independent Recruiters Network and Human Capital Services organization offering a broad range of recruitment services from job posting and resume management through management consulting.
Fiserv Appoints Doyle Simons to its Board of Directors Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading provider of technology solutions, today announced it is adding a member to its Board of Directors, Doyle Simons, Executive Vice President of Temple-Inland Inc., an Austin, Texas-based Fortune 500 company with interests in financial services, real estate, forest products and paper.
Sterling Testing Systems, Inc. Included in First-Ever List of The 5,000 Fastest-Growing BusinessesSterling Ranks in top third of the 2007 Inc. 5,000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 250 percent.
STARoundtable Announces Fall AcademiesThe Strategic Talent Acquisition Roundtable (STARoundtable) today announced its 2007 Fall schedule of Recruiting and Leadership Academies. Open to organizational recruiting and staffing leaders and individual professionals, eight new sessions in two key tracks – Corporate Recruiting and Hospitality Recruiting – are being offered in major markets across the country starting in September.
Thomas Chuba has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its Pittsburgh officeChuba joins Buck from Aetna Inc., where he served as Regional Sales Vice President of its Government and Labor Division.
Founder of Universal Background Screening Appointed to Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of DirectorsDick Todd, president and founder of Universal Background Screening, was recently named to the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona.
NCOA Recognizes Chicago’s Continued Leadership in Finding and Enrolling Seniors in Benefits ProgramsMore Than $500 Million in Benefits Found
California Approves Use of Web-based Training to Comply with Sexual Harassment Prevention LawThe finalized regulations interpreting California's trend-setting sexual harassment prevention training law, AB 1825, which was passed by the state legislature in 2004, became effective today.
New Views on Hiring for Customer SatisfactionCustomer satisfaction expectations continue to escalate, making the quality of talent your company's biggest competitive advantage. With an employee-centric strategy, successful companies focus with precision on hiring the right individuals, encouraging engagement and managing employee relations.
Select International Seeks Critical Input from Companies that Rely on Sales Revenue Sales Professionals Consortium to Put Finishing Touches on New Assessment
Alliance for Work-Life Progress in Search of Work-Life Rising Stars Nominations Accepted Online Aug. 20 to Nov. 2, 2007
Great Place to Work® Institute today announced three days left to nominate your company Attract and recruit the most talented employees and customers who appreciate doing business with companies recognized for creating great workplaces for their employees.
nowHIRE’s Advice for ATS Selection: Consider the Candidate ExperienceNew best practices white paper advocates for applicant’s point of view.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Releases Trends Report In order to help companies effectively and respectfully manage the different generations, with their differing needs and work habits, Harris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, has released a trends report "When the Golden Rule No Longer Applies: The Multigenerational Workplace."
Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. Completes Implementation of Sage Software Business ApplicationsContinental Utility Solutions, Inc. Completes Successful Implementation of Sage Software Business Applications for The City of Russellville, Arkansas. Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Abra HRMS provide Russellville with an integrated, end-to-end software system to better manage data across multiple departments.
NCOA Recognizes Chicago’s Continued Leadership in Finding and Enrolling Seniors in Benefits ProgramsMore Than $500 Million in Benefits Found.
RCI Recruitment Solutions helps chart the course for the Recruiting RoadshowFlorida-based talent management consulting and recruiter training organization, partners with industry heavyweights to foster local recruiting networks around the U.S.
ERC Dataplus Partners with Mason & Kichar Recruitment AdvertisingPartnership will enable ERC Clients to enhance their online recruiting through employer branding.
Christopher Novak to Give 'Conquering Adversity' Keynote at National Advocacy CenterAfter speaking engagements in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Naples and Rochester this summer, author Christopher Novak heads to Columbia, South Carolina and a keynote at the U.S. Dept. of Justice's National Advocacy Center.
Harcourt Assessment Introduces Core Abilities AssessmentNew assessment helps predict job success by giving employers insight into a candidate's cognitive ability.
CandidateStatements.com to Boost Applicant Hire Rates by Providing Vehicle for Recruiting Recruiters can create high-end, personalized candidate websites with September launch from TotalRewards Software.
HR Suffering From Growing PainsAs business growth takes center court, many HR functions feel sidelined.
New Manpower Blog is Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Employment Law (But Didn’t Want to Pay a Lawyer to Ask)