Hiring Expats in Singapore Increasingly Attractive Singapore is considered one of the easiest cities in Asia to localize foreign talent. Pacific Bridge reports.
Stop Stealing by Employees: Pre-Employment Tests & Other Ways to Stop Employee TheftEmployees with sticky fingers can be stopped. As Dr. Michael Mercer explains, pre-employment tests can help employers from unnecessary losses.
Executive Search Consultant Calls: Benefit or Bother?Specialized executive search consultants can make your life so much easier says Marjorie Slater.
10 Tips for Managing UncertaintyNeed some ideas to help you cope with all the turmoil that comes from today’s uncertainty? Sharyn Mosca shares her suggestions to help leaders manage through uncertainty.
The Common Causes of Priority Overload The vast majority of individuals and management teams are overwhelmed, says Jim Clemmer. He shares his tips on how to prioritize and relieve stress.
2009 Workplace Survival Guide Tom Terez shares 40 ways to work smart when times are tough.
Economy, Political Changes Could Create Perfect Storm for Employment LawsuitsWith unemployment expected to rise to its highest level in more than 25 years, some legal experts are predicting more employment lawsuits.
Paradox Underscores Continued Need for Training in Ethical Decision-MakingA recent poll from Deloitte and Junior Achievement found that most teens think they can make ethical decisions, yet many believe it is okay to cheat and lie.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Job Hunting During Down Times Brings QuestionsJoan Lloyd shares her tips on searching for jobs during challenging times.
Survey Reveals Majority of Staffing Firms Implementing New Services and Investing in Marketing TalentDrive shares survey results that show 52% of Staffing Firms are investing to reposition their company.
CSR and the Engaged WorkforceWhile economic conditions rise and fall, the trend toward sound environmental, social and ethical corporate practices is steadily increasing. Rebecca Ranninger explans.
Foreign Firms in China Brace For Worker Unrest as Economic Downturn IntensifiesMigrant workers make up much of the workforce in China. As the economy worsens, these workers are feeling the stress and that has lead to some rioting. Pacific Bridge investigates.
The Credible Company: Communicating with Today’s Skeptical Workforce - 600 Word ReviewThe Credible Company addresses the need for corporations to communicate more openly, more personally, and in a more timely manner with their employees. Find out more. Read this review.
The Credible Company: Communicating with Today’s Skeptical Workforce - 300 Word ReviewThe Credible Company addresses the need for corporations to communicate more openly, more personally, and in a more timely manner with their employees. Find out more. Read this review.
Hodes iQ Offers Thought Leadership for HR ProfessionalsUpcoming speaking engagements include topics such as
HR metrics and recessionary HR tactics
Small Businesses Benefit From Launch of Free Software Selection ToolThe time-consuming process of choosing business software just got easier for the world's 50+ million small businesses, with the beta launch of an online recommendation and comparison tool by SoftwareShortlist.com.
iCIMS Announces Growing Number of Mid-Market Clients Adopting Full Talent PlatformMid-sized Businesses Cite the Talent Platform’s Cost Effectiveness and Long-Term Value as Key Factors in their Decision Making Process
Job Board/Career Network CPGjobs Providing Diversity Training, Recruitment and Consulting ServicesConsumer packaged goods industry’s #1 career network and job board will expand its services to include diversity training, recruiting and consulting to clients worldwide
Ceridian Named to the Global Outsource 100 List for Fourth Consecutive YearCeridian is one of select few companies to be named to the top 100 list since its inception.
Health Care Benefit Cost Increases to Remain at 6% in 2009 Move to Consumer-Directed Health Plans Continues, According to Watson Wyatt/National Business Group on Health Survey
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Aberdeen’s HCM Summit Approved for Credit by the HR Certification InstituteAberdeen’s Human Capital Management Summit Approved for Credit by the HR Certification Institute
- March 24-25 event will explore Best-in-Class insights to drive business execution through increased employee engagement and strategic talent management
CHARAN’S CHANGEToday, business leaders at every level face an unprecedented challenge: the worldwide economic downturn. Cash and credit are dwindling, sales forecasts are dismal, and morale is sinking. This is not a time to reflect. It is a time to act, decide, and energize people – with urgency.
Kathi Myers Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorKathi Myers has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the the firm's compensation consulting practice.
Answerthink’s EzCPG Solution Receives SAP QualificationAnswerthink Broadens Solutions
To Include Offering for Consumer Products Companies
Mzinga Unveils Industry-Changing Social Learning SuiteGroundbreaking Solution Delivers Comprehensive Blend
of Formal and Social Learning
New Hong Kong Job Boards Launched The Omni Job Board Network launches its suite of Hong Kong-specific job boards including www.Jobs-In-Hong-Kong.
HealthSmart Contracts with MEDai for Predictive Modeling Technology to Improve Members’ Health HealthSmart will use MEDai’s award-winning predictive modeling technology to identify members who may currently be at the lower end of a disease stage, but are likely to incur high costs in the near future, one to two years out. The program couples the identification process with an effective disease management program to focus on monitoring and proactively treating the identified members.
Singapore Infocomm Firms Upbeat About GrowthSurvey shows many are still hiring and six in ten expect to do well this year.
Incentive Logic to Support InTuneSM Member Loyalty and EngagementA corporate wellness program with engaging prizes, contests, and sweepstakes
MBO Partners Offers Webinar on Bill Rate Strategies for Independent Consultants and ContractorsGene Zaino, CEO of MBO Partners, will present a one hour seminar about bill rate strategies for independent contractors and freelancers. Calculating bill rates is a critical yet poorly understood aspect of running a consulting business, and options include value billing, retainers, fixed price, hourly, success bonuses, and contingency fees. Zaino will share tips on making sure your rates are competitive and contribute to successful, long term client relationships.
Searching for Marketing Jobs?To help marketers become more competitive in a tight job market, SEMPO Institute, the online distance learning division of SEMPO, (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization), www.sempoinstitute.com, today announced it is launching a new, four-lesson course designed to provide job seekers and search marketers with enhanced skills in keyword search and copywriting.
The Boston Red Sox Selects Ultimate Software’s UltiPro® Delivered through Software-as-a-ServiceUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that the Boston Red Sox, a professional baseball team based in Boston, MA, has selected UltiPro for human capital management (HCM), along with its performance management and recruitment feature-sets, all delivered through software-as-a-service (SaaS), in 2008.
New WebDATA Program Keeps Employees and Supervisors Up on Drug & Alcohol RequirementsWebDATA, a newly launched Drug/Alcohol Training and Awareness program from Edge Information Management, Inc., is a valuable online tool created to help companies stay in compliance with the latest federally mandated educational requirements.
Top “Green” Human Resource Practices Target Travel and Printing, Buck Consultants Survey Finds"The Greening of HR Survey," conducted by Buck Consultants, finds that more than half of employers currently practice strategic environmental management.
Contract Talent Offers Alternative Solution During Economic ChallengesEmployment Growth and Landscape Shift Confirmed with Research
Leading Healthcare Provider Selects TEDSMountain States Health Alliance implements the TEDS Talent Management Suite to maximize performance.
Telework Revs Up as More Employers Offer Work FlexibilityThe number of U.S. employees who worked remotely at least one day per month increased 39 percent the past two years, from approximately 12.4 million in 2006 to 17.2 million in 2008, according to WorldatWork, the global human resources association that studies telework as a tool to attract, motivate and retain employees.
Infohrm to Host Two Complimentary Webcasts on Current Challenges in Workforce Planning and AnalyticsWill Illustrate Cost-Effective Techniques for Building Talent Pipelines, Utilizing Business Analytics, and Visualizing Workforce Data
New York Jobs Board Takes Market by StormThe Omni Job Board network launches Jobs-In-New-York.com, an innovative new player in the niche job-board sector.
TelcoBridges' Network Monitoring Capabilities Help Solutions Developers TelcoBridges' Network Monitoring Capabilities Help Solutions Developers Incorporate Security Applications & Location Based Services Into Their Offerings
TelcoBridges Promotes Tmonitor TM1000 Real Time, High-Density; Network Monitoring Solution at Mobile World Congress
New Cayman Job Boards Set To FlourishA new job board has been launched for the offshore Cayman Islands. www.cayman-islands-jobs.com is part of the Omni Job Board network and initially focuses on accounting, legal and IT positions on Grand Cayman.
nowHIRE.com Webinar Sheds Light on E-Verify Mandate and I-9 ComplianceClark Hill immigration attorney provides latest legal updates about E-Verify and insights on maintaining compliance with the employment verification system.
London Jobs Board Takes Market by StormThe Omni Job Boards network launches an innovative new job board for London, www.jobs-in-london-uk.com. The Omni network has a number of niche local and industry sites for London which all launched in February 2009.
Recession, Job Losses Hit Those with Disabilities Hard, Reports Allsup Weak economy, massive job cuts and poor health leave people with disabilities struggling; knowing when and why to apply for Social Security disability is essential to their financial future.
Hudson Mohawk AHEC Announces Website Redesign Of Their Health Education WebsiteHudson Mohawk AHEC website redesign provides easier access and a more interactive environment for students and healthcare workers looking for information and training for health related careers.
WorkForce Software Highlights Cost Saving Labor Trends for Educational Institutions WorkForce Software’s EmpCenter® for K-12 School Districts Solution Helps Public School Systems Reduce Labor Costs
Obama May Create Higher Demand for Heavy Equipment Operators in 2009 President Obama stimulus proposal includes rebuilding the nation's infrastructure, which means job opportunities for heavy equipment operators in the construction industry.
"Bailouts, Layoffs & Stimulus Packages" Employee Compensation in an Economic DownturnIf you've watched or read business news in the last six months, you might get the impression that no one has a job anymore. However, this perception is simply not true. An overwhelming number of Americans are still employed. Therefore, there is still a great need for companies to implement good compensation strategies to help keep their current workforce focused and engaged.
Simplified Way to Save Time on Processing PayrollPayMaster Adopts SaaS.com Partnership to Better Fulfill Client Needs
Monica Stellato Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorMonica Stellato has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, NJ office.
FRESHO.COM SAYS “YES” TO DIVERSITY RECRUITING AND JOINS WITH DIVERSITY.COMJob search engine Fresho.com announces partnership with Diversity.com America's most trusted source for recruiting job seekers from diverse ethnic cultures, life styles, abilities, religious affiliations and gender.
Plaxo Members Can Now Tap the Power of their Network to Find or Post JobsSimply Hired to power new job search and “social job listing” features on Plaxo
KnowledgePay, Inc. Launches New Enterprise Compensation SoftwareAims to improve HR productivity and business results by integrating all enterprise job and compensation data
Zinnov Recognized As One of the "World's Best Outsourcing Advisors"IAOP has named Zinnov to the prestigious "The 2009 Global outsourcing 100™" as one of "The World's Best Outsourcing Advisors"
Free Resume and Career Tips in eBook from VisualCV.comEbook 'Insider's Guide to VisualCV' helps professionals create a free resume that establishes value and gets the attention of recruiters. Written by career consultant Louise Kursmark who has over 20 years experience, this guide has tips to help job seekers stand out professionally, accelerate advancement and take control of their career.
AmCheck, Inc Wins Case Against Human Capital Strategies, Inc. AmCheck, announced that it was awarded a $200,000 judgment as well as a Permanent Injunction against Jason Knight and Lisa Knight, Human Capital Strategies, Inc. for a settlement in which AmCheck alleged a breach of contract by Jason Knight.
Generation Y: Four Things That Won’t Change in the Workplace Regardless of the EconomyIn an exclusive TotalPicture Radio leadership podcast with host Peter Clayton, Stan Smith, an expert in workforce attitude trends, and human resource management, shares new research that will surprise you.
Arbita Offers Free Job Posting Software on WebsiteArbita OnePost provides free consolidated job distribution
iCIMS to Participate in the 2nd Annual Future of Human Resources in Oil, Gas, & Energy ConferenceiCIMS to participate in conference, highlighting a strong base of Oil and Energy clients, February 18th & 19th in Houston, Texas
HRchitect to Present Pre-Conference Workshop at the Spring 2009 ERE ExpoThe Beacon Group is launching its Human Capital Leaders survey to collect the expert opinion of over 5,000 Canadian executives on the economy and on the state of Human Capital Management.
Priority1 Thailand HRM Human Resource and Mobile Security Management Consulting Services Moves Priority1 Thailand HRM Human Resource and Mobile Security Management Consulting Services Moves to New Offices in Bangkok
Priority1 Thailand HRM Human Resource Management consulting services was established in 2007 to provide clients with human resources management consulting services in a wide variety of people management matters in the areas ofHuman Resources Management which includes - HR Strategy Development; Manpower Plan; Organizational Structure Design; Job Analysis and Design; Competency Framework Design; Talent Search and Selection; Assessment Center and Assessment Tools; Organizational Assessment and Survey; Training Needs Survey; HRM Process Design and HR Audit; Team Building; HR Project Management; Training/ Seminars; Compensation and Benefit Plan Design; Employee and Labor Relations; Exit Interviews; Outplacement; Policies and Procedures; Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team integration, Consolidations and outplacement.
BioSpace.com Launches a New Season of Industry Career Fairs Biopharmaceutical recruitment events will be held on the nation's coasts in February
MyExpertSolution Names Chris Dunn President MyExpertSolution announced today the expansion of its executive team with the hiring of Chris Dunn as president. With more than 20 years of management experience with startups as well as Fortune 500 companies, Dunn will play a key role in the company's strategy, sales and marketing activities.
MyExpertSolution Announces Partnership with America's Fitness Corporation and Global Benefits Corp.MyExpertSolution, an Internet resource for expert solutions to questions about mental and emotional health and wellness, announced today a new partnership with America's Fitness Corporation and Global Benefits Corporation, two of the nation's leading providers of wellness services.
Corepoint Health Launches as the Next Generation of NeoTool NeoTool Updates Brand to Reflect Long Term Growth Plans and Continued Focus on Delivering Exceptional Customer Service and Products that Simplify the Challenges of Healthcare Integration and Data
WorkForce Software's Learning Series Webinar Helps Payroll Professionals WorkForce Software's Learning Series Webinar Helps Payroll Professionals Navigate through Sarbanes-Oxley
Presenter, Roger Smith, CPP and Payroll Consultant, Offers Valuable Insight into Sarbanes-Oxley and its Impact on Payroll
New Time and Attendance Hardware Improves EfficiencyLegiant, a leading provider of time and attendance systems, announced the addition of two new employee data collection terminal "time clocks" to their suite of hardware selections. The Maximus brings employee time collection into the 21st century, while the Optimus takes another giant step forward with a heavy focus on employee self service functionality.
Back By Popular Demand: Cytiva Announces Free Talent Management Webcast Series for 2009Sonic TalentTalk 2009 Series Upgraded to Nine Information Packed Webcasts by Recruiting and Performance Management Experts
UltiPro® Streamlines Human Resources and Payroll for International Dairy Queen’s 2,800 Employees Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that International Dairy Queen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire-Hathaway that services more than 5,600 Dairy Queen restaurants in the United States, Canada, and other international locations, has streamlined human resources and payroll with UltiPro delivered through Ultimate’s software-as-a-service (SaaS).
KnowledgeAdvisors Announces Release of The Predictive Learning Impact ModelKnowledgeAdvisors Announces Release of The Predictive Learning Impact ModelTM, Revealing Statistically Significant Conclusions on The Best Investments in Human Capital
Top Green Human Resource Practices Target Travel and Printing, Buck Consultants Survey FindsMore than half of employers currently practice strategic environmental management, a survey released today indicates.
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HRN Management Group Kicks off 20th Anniversary by Announcing New Consulting Division HRN Management Group today acknowledged its 20th anniversary by announcing the establishment of an HR consulting division and setting a September, 2009 release date for the much anticipated Performance Pro version III.
MDA Leadership Consulting Releases Fast Track Selection Assessment MDA Leadership announces the release of Fast Track, an online assessment tool designed to help organizations improve talent management and selection decisions. With comprehensive data reporting and online deployment, Fast Track gives companies a cost-effective solution for assessing external candidates, evaluating employees for new work assignments, and establishing a baseline assessment of the organization's talent and training needs.
OPENonline, LLC Expands Team of Background Screening ExpertsOPENonline, LLC expands team of pre-employment, investigative and background screening experts.
Ceridian LifeWorks Reaccredited by the Council on AccreditationCOA again recognizes Ceridian LifeWorks as a high quality service provider
Barton Joins RecruitingTrends.com Advisory BoardCEO and Chief Talent Leader Derrick Barton of the Center for TALENT SOLUTIONS will join the RecruitingTrends.com advisory board. As an advisor, Barton will contribute a monthly column to be featured on the RecruitingTrends.com website and member e-newsletter. RecruitingTrends.com, published by Kennedy Information, is an information website for corporate recruiting professionals.
Mentoring In The WorkplaceEmployee mentoring programs are becoming more popular. They are more than just a hiring process, they enable business owners to look at the overall skills of the possible employee. Cecile Peterkin explains.
China Increasing Efforts to Ease Economic RecessionThe Chinese government is making employment opportunities and job retention its top policies for 2009. Pacific Bridge shares more.
Expect Hiring to Hit Deep Freeze in FebruaryMass layoffs and cost-cutting for U.S payrolls continue historic downward spiral, says a recent SHRM survey.
Dashboards: Ticket to Success in Gauging Work PerformanceAs the saying goes, a team is only as strong as its weakest link. With organizations fully dependent on their employees to drive company performance, it is critical that each individual is held accountable for his/her work. Shadan Malik shares more.
Business Coaches: Do You Need One When Budgets Are Tight?This is a critical time we are in for every small and mid-sized business. In this environment a good Business Coach may prove to be an invaluable resource. Brad Sugars explains.
Proposed Employee Free Choice Act Contains New RemediesAccording to several experts, the likelihood that the entire Employee Free Choice Act will be adopted without significant amendments, or any at all, is high in light of the current economic situations.
Workers Fear Loss of Retirement SavingsA recent Workplace Options survey reveals employees are stressed about money and their future as the economy worsens.
What Obama's Economic Stimulus Plan Means for Employee Benefits PlansSandwiched in with all the infrastructure development and green energy provisions of President Barack Obama and the Democrat's economic stimulus plan are several provisions that affect employee benefits, particularly health benefits. M. Lee Smith Publishers investigates.
Cheer Leaders Inspire Others Effective leaders understand the power of sincere appreciation. Jim Clemmer shares more.
Myth of the Jerk BossMany managers think there is a fine line between being stern and being a jerk. Little do they know, it's the weak who draw the criticism. Bruce Tulgan explains.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: When the Economy Tanks It’s Time to ShineWhen the economy gets shaky, smart employees step up their performances. Joan Lloyd shares more.
Hiring Sitution Not What You Thought: 68% Predict Normal Hiring Will Return by Q3New 2009 Survey results show that the hiring freeze may not be as fierce as first believed.
BioSpace to Power 2009 BIO Career FairWorld's leading life science Career Fair company to power recruitment event for 2009 BIO International Convention
Minnesota College Offers Virtual Resume Tool to Students Who Are Job HuntingRasmussen College of Minnesota has begun offering a virtual resume and online career preparation tool for students to use as they prepare for new careers.
Globoforce Debuts Podcast Series on Strategic Employee Recognition and Engagement Globoforce today announced the debut of a new weekly podcast series designed to offer educational information about the value of strategic employee recognition programs.
American Optimism for Future Trumps Worry Over EconomyA recent survey indicates Americans are increasingly hopeful for the future, despite troubling economic news. On the eve of a national bailout package, research indicates Americans are optimistic the future will be bright. Qualtrics' third Worry Index shows what Americans worry about and how they view those issues
American Public University System Enhances Online Graduate Teaching DegreesOnline University System now offering degree concentrations in Special Education; Gifted Education; Reading and Literacy; and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
ActiveVendors.com Launches for Employers, Recruiting Firms ActiveVendors.com recently opened its virtual doors. The online community brings employers and recruiting firms together using the power of seamless communication.
Kevin Grossman Named President of HRmarketer.comDebt-Free, Profitable Marketing Services and Software Firm Prepares for Next Growth Phase