Catch the Recruiting Technology WaveRecruiting Pioneer to Speak about 21st Century Recruiting at the at the OnRec Conference in Chicago
Employment Outlook Survey Indicates U.S. Hiring Pace is Still SluggishU.S. employers plan to keep their staffing levels relatively stable during Quarter 3 2009, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, conducted quarterly by Manpower Inc.
Profiles International Finds that Poor Interpersonal and Communication Skills are Among the Top 5 Profiles International a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, released a report identifying five critical components of management failure.
HRMStrategies 2009 Conference and Technology ExpositionTwo hot topics reverberated the International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s HRMStrategies 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition: knowing which HR technology vendors are viable in today’s economy and how to better interpret HR metrics so they may be used in strategic and actionable business decisions.
Healthy Companies International Hires Stephen Parker as Chief Commercial OfficerLeadership Development Expert Stephen Parker Brings His Commercial and Consulting Know-how to CCO Role. Parker will Help Lead the Arlington, VA-based Research and Consulting Company Through the Next Phase of Growth and Expand the Markets for its Research and Intellectual Capital
i-hire.ca – now offering the insurance industry FREE Online Job PostingsAs a service to Canada’s insurance industry, www.i-hire.ca (owned and operated by Canadian Underwriter magazine) – is now offering all employers and recruiters FREE job postings at i-hire.ca. Employers and recruiters can now post as many positions as they like – absolutely free.
TalentDrive Releases TalentFilter Version 3.0Today TalentDrive, the creator of the innovative SaaS recruitment technology, TalentFilterSM, announced the release of TalentFilterSM Version 3.0, the most user-friendly sourcing technology available on the market.
"Why Won't Rosie Drive More Rivets?"Ascent Management Consulting's White Paper Answers Employee Motivation Question
Employee Knowledge Strategies: From Recruitment to RetirementIn the current knowledge-driven economy, organizations must know how to develop and implement knowledge-based strategies. This means knowing how to apply knowledge management (KM) concepts to your talent management strategy to drive measurable business results. HR can harness the power of KM to help achieve results.
Wonderlic has created a solution to help school administrators select studentsAccording to the National Center for Education Statistics, the estimated number of students that will enroll in a distance learning program by 2013 is 18.2 million, which is similar to the total population of all adult learners in 2006. In response to this growing trend, Wonderlic has created a solution to help school administrators select students who possess characteristics needed to succeed in these online education programs.
The Center for Talent Solutions Announces New WebcastThe Center for Talent Solutions, the leading experts on taking action to attract, engage, develop, leverage, and retain employees, announces a complimentary 60 minute educational webcast.
Knowledge Infusion and IHRIM Launch Fifth Annual SurveyComprehensive Survey to Focus on How the Economy is Affecting the Ability to Deliver Quality HR Initiatives
Latest HRmarketer.com Article Covers Original Content on SEO and Marketing Web SitesSecond of three-part series examines best practices for using white papers, articles, podcasts and other original content to increase online visibility
ARAG Names Meghann Brady as Director of Sales, Western Region Global leader of legal insurance appoints talented sales professional to consult with clients in the Midwest, Southwest and Western states.
Pet Sitters International Awards Honorary Membership to Jennifer AnistonCelebrity voted most trusted pet sitter in poll.
Is Your Shift Schedule Depriving Employees of Their Sleep?A leading shiftwork consulting firm reveals the sleep effects of three shift schedule attributes: (1) shift length, (2) fixed vs. rotating shifts, and (3) shift start times. Using their proprietary database of employee surveys conducted with over 20,000 shiftworkers, the consultants show how the average hours of sleep vary with different 24/7 scheduling concepts.
Doctors Can Chat Online While Job SearchingPhysicians who log on to www.jacksoncoker.com can view current, updated practice opportunities across the nation, and also chat in real time with recruiters who can answer questions and supply more detailed information.
Enhanced BenefitsWhat are is your company doing to attract and retain top talent? Some companies are enhancing their Benefits packages. Is that the answer? Share your views in this HR.com survey.
Take Extra Care When Firing or Laying off Disabled EmployeesAs a result of the recent economic crisis, many employers have been faced with the unpleasant task of laying off workers. But what happens when one of those employees is disabled? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.
Confronting Prejudicial Comments in the WorkplaceWhen prejudicial comments slide into the workplace, how do you react? The Stress Doctor is in, Mark Gorkin shares his advice.
Count Your BlessingsHow is your stress level? How do you handle it in the workforce? Patricia Wheeler shares how to keep stress in check.
Unlocking the DNA of the Adaptable WorkforceIBM Global Business Services shares its Global Human Capital Study 2008.
LBi Software to Speak at Three Sessions at the Quest Northeast User Group ConferenceLBi Software to host sessions for Quest Northeast Conference
LBi Software Releases New Product DemosLBi has released detailed Flash demos of its four HR products.
Avilar Partners with SmartPixels Learning Inc. to Deliver Turnkey Online Training SolutionsAvilar Technologies Inc. is proud to announce its new partnership with SmartPixels Learning Inc. located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada to deliver online training and development solutions to companies in the Northwestern United States and Western regions of Canada. SmartPixels Learning Inc. has developed eLearning courses and training content for organizations that use Avilar’s web-based learning management system, WebMentor LMS, for employee training and development programs.
Avilar Introduces Competency Management WebShops: Live, Web-Based Training SessionsAvilar is proud to introduce a new series of live, web-based workshops focused on helping organizational leaders solve critical talent management challenges using a competency-based approach. From succession planning to performance improvement to aligning workforces with organizational goals, competency management provides a solid approach to human capital management.
The #1 Myth about Generation YBruce Tulgan shares his advice on Generation Y in the workplace. Enjoy his first myth of Generation Y.
The Value of Employee Engagement Surveys as Part of a Change Management StrategyDuring challenging economic times, what you should measure as an indicator of employee engagement? Marcia Xenitelis shares her answers.
Summertime: Rehab Time for WorkaholicsAdrian Savage shares how to use a vacation to conquer work addiction.
If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently - 600 Word ReviewIf Disney Ran Your Hospital describes how Disney's training focuses on individual customer needs and wants, and how their principles can be applied in a hospital setting. Disney is more concerned with customer loyalty than they are with customer satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.
If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9 1/2 Things You Would Do Differently - 300 Word ReviewIf Disney Ran Your Hospital describes how Disney's training focuses on individual customer needs and wants, and how their principles can be applied in a hospital setting. Disney is more concerned with customer loyalty than they are with customer satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.
SaaShr.com and MasterTax, LLC, Announce New PartnershipNew partnership helps SaaShr.com and MasterTax, LLC better serve
customers.
Walton Management Services, Inc., will offer cost segregation services (CSS) to its clientsWalton Management Services, Inc., an industry leader in securing state and federal tax credits and incentives for businesses, will offer cost segregation services (CSS) to its clients through a new alliance with Bedford Cost Segregation, LLC, announced Fred Stiftel, Walton’s president and chief executive officer.
Leading Health Charities Collaborate on Video Podcast SeriesMoney is the top source of stress for eight out of 10 Americans, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2008 Stress in America survey.
CompareHRIS.com Announces the Release of HRComparison.comThe creators of CompareHRIS.com, perhaps the Internet's most comprehensive online source on US and Canadian HRIS and HRMS software systems, proudly announces the release of HRcomparison.com, a HR software selection website dedicated to assisting the European HR community with their HR software selection needs.
Vangent Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. John Jones, Honored for Professional Contributions Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced that the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) has awarded Dr. John Jones, the 2009 Professional Contributions and Service to Testing Award at their annual “Innovations in Testing Conference.” Dr. Jones was acknowledged for his valuable contributions to the test publishing industry over the last three decades.
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Recruiters And Background Checks - How To Speed Up The ProcessIt is mission critical that employers exercise due diligence in their hiring. If an employer hires someone who turns out to be dangerous, unfit or unqualified, and some harm occurs where it was foreseeable that a bad hire could cause damage, then the firm can be on the hook for a negligent hiring lawsuit, not to mention all of the other costs, workplace problems, and negative publicity associated with a bad hire. Of course, a bad hire does not reflect well on a recruiter either.
Corporate Compensation: Should the Government Intervene?To explore the impact of the current recession on workforce management, compensation and related subjects, Workscape and the Human Capital Institute (HCI) conducted survey research with more than 300 organizations in February 2009. Workscape shares the results.
How to Choose the Best eLearning VendorWith the uncertain economic environment, many organizations are challenged by having to align shrinking budgets with their training and development needs. While professional development remains an essential part of organizational health, it can be costly, too. Despite the economic crisis, or perhaps because of it, chief learning officers are looking for a better cost-savings approach to learning. The virtual classroom and other e-learning opportunities provide just the solution.
employeescreenIQ and greenlightjobs Announce Strategic AllianceStrategic partners leverage services to offer more benefits to their clients
Text Messaging Hustles Workers to JobsText messaging service communicates with temporary employees throughout the day, gets workers to jobs just-in-time.
Can an Infection Knock Out Your Workforce? Fight Back with New Preventive Training Program New training programs focus on preventive techniques for avoiding MRSA and Staph outbreaks and also teach employees how to recognize the signs of serious infections.
Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists Launches Job BoardThe CDI profession is rapidly growing. Hospitals are realizing the importance of CDI programs, especially since the advent of Medicare Severity DRGs (MS-DRGs) and CMS' corresponding documentation and coding adjustment (DCA), or payment cut for inpatient reimbursement. Hospitals that don't have CDI programs will see a decrease in payment due to the DCA. Because of these regulatory changes, hospitals are looking to add or build to their existing CDI departments, and the ACDIS job board was launched to fill that need.
Enwisen Makes JMP Securities 'Hot 100' List of Best Privately Held Software CompaniesEnwisen, Inc., the leading vendor of SaaS-based software that helps employers improve the delivery of HR services while reducing the costs, has been named to “The Hot 100 – The Best Privately Held Software Companies” published annually by JMP Securities. This software industry overview, released on May 4, 2009, cited Enwisen’s industry-leading solutions that enable employers and outsourcers to deliver vital HR communications and services to employees and dependents 24x7 via the web.
Jobs: Recruiters can Post Jobs Free on New Job Search SiteRecruiters can post jobs free on new job search site. www.lotsofjobs.net
Ultimate Software Wins People’s Choice Award for Favorite New SaaS ProductUltimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Ultimate’s UltiPro delivered through Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) has won first place in the People’s Choice Stevie® competition for Favorite New SaaS Product, sponsored by the American Business AwardsSM.
HRIS provider announces its new, point-and- click user interface report writing softwareElectronic Commerce, Inc. (ECI) announced today the launch of its new enhanced report writing software, Empower Reporting Services (ERS). This user-friendly software enables all users from key executives to line managers to access a point-and-click environment for fast and highly dependable report creation and distribution.
There's No Time!Do you have enough? Do you have time for everything you want to do? Adrian Savage asks you to think about your lives, then he shares some advice.
Missouri Court Paves the Way for Federal Jurisdiction: Misappropriation of Electronic InformationEmployers may now have a remedy against former employees who delete and/or steal a company’s electronically stored information as a result of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri’s ruling in Lasco Foods, Inc. v. Hall and Shaw Sales, Marketing, & Consulting, LLC. The court broadly interpreted the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), paving the way for a federal remedy employers may seek when a departing employee misappropriates information stored electronically. Littler Mendelson shares more.
The Quality Function is at a Critical Crossroads in CompaniesToday’s quality professionals can be revenue generators and revenue protectors, according to a recent study by The Conference Board.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Who Will be Most Promotable After Recession?How ready are you for the recession to end? Are you building your portfolio of skills and abilities so when hiring freezes are lifted, you are ready? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Workscape Spotlights Corporate Governance Topics in Upcoming Web EventsWorkscape,Inc., a leading provider of [http://www.workscape.com/benefits/index.aspx]
outsourced benefits and [http://www.workscape.com/tm/index.aspx] talent
management solutions, today announced its upcoming Webcast schedule for
June 2009. Highlighting corporate governance – a topic that remains front
and center in minds of every C-level executive as well as the press –
Workscape’s events are designed to help attendees understand compliance
and transparency requirements and improve business process management.
TALENThire.com Partners with Oracle Applications Users Group to Launch Oracle Job BoardTo support the launch of the Oracle Job Board, OAUG will offer free job postings through the end of June
CyberShift to Exhibit Award-Winning Workforce and Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming SHRM Visitors to CyberShift’s Booth can “Catch the Next Wave” in Managing Costs, Increasing Productivity and Decreasing Risk
New CEO at SHLAs part of SHL’s intended succession plan, John Bateson, Chief Executive Officer, is to stand down from his role after nine years in order to pursue other interests. He will be replaced by David Leigh who joined SHL more than a year ago as Chief Commercial Officer.
HR.com Launches Partnership Program with NEBSHR.com and NEBS Canada today announced a partnership program that offers Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses comprehensive access to valuable human resources services usually only available to larger companies with a human resources department. The program also offers HR.com Canadian Premier Members discounts on NEBS products and services.
Talent Management Expert Offers Advice on FiringThe basic Topgrading method is simple but thorough and credible, and it's used to figure out who should go or stay, who should be promoted, and who should be hired externally.
International Institute for Learning Launches Agile Development and Project Management CourseNewest Course Provides Introduction to the Agile Approach and Explores Relation to Project Management Practices
A New Job Posted Every Five MinutesEven In This Difficult Economy, Sittercity.com Offers Thousands of Child Care, Pet Care, Senior Care, Home Care and Tutoring Jobs
American Public University System Recognizes more than 2800 Graduates at Commencement CeremonyThe largest graduating class in the history of American Public University System (APUS) was recognized recently at the APUS Class of 2009 commencement.
Drexel University Launches an Online Degree in Special EducationThe new online master's degree in special education will help prepare teachers to take on the challenges facing today's students with learning disabilities and special needs.
Fieldglass CEO Jai Shekhawat to speak at HCI conference on contract talentThe new online master's degree in special education will help prepare teachers to take on the challenges facing today's students with learning disabilities and special needs.
Deja Vu: 10 More Aflac All-Americans Picked in First Round of 2009 Major League Baseball First-Year For the second year in a row, 10 former Aflac All-Americans were selected today in the first round of the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft. Donavan Tate, regarded as the top high school player in this year's draft, went No. 3 to the San Diego Padres.
Aflac Outdoor Games Return to Columbus for a Second Year Event to be held at South Commons Softball Complex June 19-21
Vickie Pettee has joined Buck Consultants as a PrincipalVickie Pettee has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal. She will lead the Dallas office Human Capital Management practice.
Watson Wyatt Analysis Contradicts Conventional Wisdom on Exec Pay Elements that Encourage Risk Many elements of corporate executive pay programs believed to cause excessive risk taking actually encourage executives to reduce risk, according to experts at Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. This discovery comes as more pressure is being brought to bear on companies to examine the impact of their pay programs on corporate risk taking.
HashJobs.com Partners with Entry Level Career Resource CollegeRecruiter.com CollegeRecruiter.com, the premiere information source for college students and recent graduates seeking employment opportunities and an award-winning job board, recently partnered with HashJobs.com to "feed" hundreds of thousands of internships and entry-level jobs to Twitter through the HashJobs.com job aggregator.
Omaha Workforce Collaborative Engages Leading-Edge Researcher to Evaluate Effectiveness of WorkforceResearch Supports National Workforce Development Project
(IHRIM) Sizzling Summer Webinar Series is now open for registration The International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s (IHRIM) Sizzling Summer Webinar Series is now open for registration and consists of hot topics and presentations from its 2009 HRMStrategies Conference & Technology Exposition. Complimentary to members, the series allows companies to educate a large number of employees at once, reduce travel expenses and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office.
Social Media an Increasingly Important Tool in Keeping Employees Engaged During Tough Economic TimesEmployers faced with reduced communication budgets and resources are turning to social media to keep their workforce engaged, according to a survey released today.
Vangent, Inc., has awarded Dr. John Jones, the 2009 Professional Contributions AwardVangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced that the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) has awarded Dr. John Jones, the 2009 Professional Contributions and Service to Testing Award at their annual “Innovations in Testing Conference.” Dr. Jones was acknowledged for his valuable contributions to the test publishing industry over the last three decades.
Human Capital Institute Announces Sponsors for Upcoming Workforce Planning Conference, June 16/17 Event Expected to Draw 100+ Talent Management Professionals from across U.S.
How to Keep High-Potential EmployeesSirota Intelligence shares research that shows companies should take steps to retain High Potential employees during difficult economic times.
Workplace Dress Codes and Hot WeatherWhat's the best thing an employer can do to prevent employees' summer attire from becoming a problem? M. Lee Smith shares some answers.
North American Incentive Spending Showing Recessionary TrendsAccording to a Scotiabank and Berkeley Payment Solutions study, companies are moving away from incentive travel and merchandise to prepaid incentive cards to avoid perception of extravagance.
ECI Launches Enhanced Report Writing Software, Empower Reporting ServicesHRIS provider announces its new, highly intuitive, point-and- click user interface report writing software
New Hackett Research Quantifies Growing IT Services GapHackett Group research shows IT service demand will grow by 17% through 2010. But, budgets will remain flat. How do companies close the efficiency gap between what's required and what can be supplied? The Hackett Group shares its research.
Vangent Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. John Jones, Honored for Professional Contributions Vangent Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. John Jones, Honored
for Professional Contributions and Service to Testing
Top 5 Signs that You’re STUCK at WorkAre you stuck at work? Stuck in a failing company? Stuck in the wrong job? Sandra Ford Walston shares five reasons employees get into a jam.
Leaders Take Responsibility for Their ChoicesPoorly led teams devote their energies to allocating blame and avoiding responsibility. Jim Clemmer explains more.
Robert Zimlich to Present 'How Mercer Increased the Speed of Business' with Steven Faigen Robert Zimlich and Steve Faigen present "How Mercer Increased the Speed of Business" at Localization World - a conference for global business know-how in Berlin, Germany. The global communications tool designed by Kinetic gives Mercer consultants the ability to create purpose-driven, customized materials that are available instantly. The case study provides practical insights for anyone interested in venturing into or growing their presence in international markets.
Lifeclinic Supports the Novartis and International Association of Fire Fighters Campaign Lifeclinic will be featuring the LC500 Health Station in support of the Novartis and IAFF STOP•DROP•CONTROL high blood pressure awareness and community health outreach campaign at the IAFF 10th Biennial Dominick F. Barbera EMS Conference.
IT Management Model from NTWebs Adds Two Account Executives to Their Expanding TeamNTWebs is experiencing robust growth and anticipates doubling their client base by the end of the year. While most businesses are struggling to survive and are forced to cut costs, the IT departments take the hardest hit. This hit comes at a time when they need the highest efficiency and productive performance from their computer network. Outsourcing the Management of their IT departments can not only slash budgets but significantly enhance their efficiency.
Bruce Plaxen Named 2008 Maryland Trial Lawyer of the Year by Maryland Association for JusticeColumbia-based plaintiffs' lawyer adds another professional accolade to his distinguished career as attorney in Maryland
Marketing OneselfHow do you stand out in a crowd of resumes and job hunters? David Love shares some tips.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: How to Decide on a Job You Love and an Unsolicited Opportunity Joan Lloyd shares her advice with an employee being courted by the competitor.
New Safe Harbor 401(k) Guidance Helps Economically Distressed EmployersThe IRS has issued proposed regulations that allow for the suspension or reduction of safe harbor non-elective contributions under certain 401(k) safe harbor plans. Littler Mendelson shares more.
Change Management and Employee Communication StrategiesWhen making changes in your company do you communicate change by sending out information bulletins to employees? Do you update an intranet site? As Marcia Xenitelis explains, your efforts are not focused on communication.
“Public Executions” + Pre-employment Tests = Your Company GrowsMost employers want a workforce of only productive, responsible, dependable employees. Right? Dr. Michael Mercer gets tough on 'lousy employees'.
Internship and Entry-Level Job Postings Down in June 2009Job posting ads for internships and entry-level jobs were down in June as compared to May 2009. While there were many states that showed a slight reduction in the number of listings they provided, others had as much as 41% fewer listings than this time in May.
CompareHRIS.com Surpasses 50,000 VisitsCompareHRIS.com proudly announces that their website has now received over 50,000 total visits. When the Comparehris.com concept was being developed, the goal was to create an extremely comprehensive HRIS/HRMS comparison website which would easily tie the needs of customers to the HRIS and HRMS vendors who provided the closest match to those needs. The heart of the concept still today is the CompareHRIS.com free HRIS Selection Tool. With this tool, users are able to determine their specific needs and upon completing the tool, they are presented with a scored list of the products matching their needs. They can then compare the systems side by side, request demos, or view pre-recorded demos right on the site. It's that easy and all of the features of the site are free to those who use them.
HODES NEW VOICES PROJECT SHEDS LIGHT ON CAREER PATH & SEARCH BEHAVIOR AMONG DIVERSE YOUNG ADULTSBernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, today announced the results of its third edition of the New Voices Project survey, which measured the workplace attitudes and job search behaviors of diverse audiences within the millennial generation.
Human Capital Institute Opens Registration for Government Talent Management Summit in Reston, VirginLeadership Event Created for Government
Human Capital and Personnel Leaders and Teams
Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates through the remainder of 2009 and into 2010, according to a recent national survey of insurers and administrators conducted by Buck Consultants, an ACS company.
theHRshow 2009 Arrives in the Comfort of Your Office, Home or Local Coffee ShopHRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced that over 1,000 registrations have been received for theHRshow 2009.
theHRshow takes place this year from June 10-12, 2009 as a virtual, three-day event. It is being offered completely free-of-charge to the HR community through the generosity of HRchitect and our sponsors.
CyberShift to Exhibit Award-Winning Workforce and Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming SHRM Visitors to CyberShift’s Booth can “Catch the Next Wave” in Managing Costs, Increasing Productivity and Decreasing Risk
The Learning Key, Inc. Partners with Otto Kroeger Associates The Learning Key, Inc. Partners with Otto Kroeger Associates
Offering Myers-Briggs Type related programs!
TRACOM Group Highlights Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Positive Business PerformanceTRACOM whitepaper and webinar explore why emotional intelligence is important, how it can be applied in the workplace and how it can be improved