HR That Works Announces its 2.0 Release of the Powerful Microsoft SharePoint PortalHR industry expert Don Phin has done it again! HR That Works, designed to help companies with 15-500 employees grow and protect their company through improved HR practices, now combines the functionality of great HR tools with the technology of the powerful Microsoft SharePoint Portal.
The Training Associates Continue Support of Charities In Down EconomyTrainer Solutions Specialist Generously Gives Food, Toys & Monetary Donations
Companies Can Gain Affordable Short Term Talent In Tough Economic TimesIntern Bridge, the nation's leading college recruiting consulting firm, began releasing data today from its national internship survey completed by over 42,000 students from 400 universities.
Are You An HR Superhero? Try These "No Tights Required" Webinars From AbsoAbso, a leading provider of pre-employment screening services and talent management, is launching a webinar series that delivers the information hiring managers need to work smarter and more compliantly.
ChicagoJobs.com and Clear Channel Radio Chicago Put Chicago Back to Work Partnership to help local job seekers find employment opportunities
LobbyingJobs.com Debuts Innovative Career Training And Education Program for Federal Dedicated job-board website aims to bring "the best and the brightest" to all in the lobbying and government relations field.
PreVisor's 2009 Global Assessment Trends Report Shines a Light on Talent Measurement PracticesDown economy or not, workplace staffing continues to seek productivity and efficiency answers
Hiring Situation Not What You Thought: 68% Predict Normal Hiring Will Return by Q3 New 2009 TalenDrive Survey Results Prove Hiring Freeze is Not as Fierce as Believed
Survey Reveals Majority of Staffing Firms Implementing New Services and Investing in MarketingTalentDrive Survey Results Announce 52% of Firms are Investing in New Services and Re-Positioning Their Company
Two New Members Elected to 2009 SHRM Board of DirectorsThe membership of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has elected two new members to serve on the 2009 SHRM Board of Directors: James A. Kaitz of Bethesda, Maryland and Steven A. Jarrett of Bowie, Maryland.
Gold’s Gym International Deploys PeopleAnswers’ Assessment Technology and Reduces Employee Turnover Gold’s Gym International Deploys PeopleAnswers’ Assessment
Technology and Reduces Year-Over-Year Employee Turnover by 27%
Pension Plan Funding Status Tumbles in 2008, Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds Pension plan funding levels at large U.S. companies reached historically low levels at the end of 2008 due to sharp declines in pension assets and discount rates, according to an analysis by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
Workscape and Milliman Work Together to Expand Outsourced Benefits Administration OfferingStrategic Alliance Extends and Enhances Total Benefits Outsourcing Solutions
Jobs2Web to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's 'Web 2.0 for Recruitment' Education and Research TrackThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Jobs2Web, a Web 2.0 recruitment marketing platform provider that is helping employers maximize their interactive recruiting strategies, announced today that Jobs2Web will sponsor HCI's Web 2.0 for Recruitment online education and research track.
SeniorCareMarketer.com Helps Companies Promote Their Services to Growing Senior Care MarketplaceNew Internet marketing tool helps senior care suppliers generate publicity, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings
Shaker Consulting Group will speak on emerging best practices for candidate evaluation on March 23Shaker Consulting Group co-founder and staffing process expert Joseph P. Murphy will speak on emerging best practices for candidate evaluation for high volume hiring.
The Training Associates Earn Project Management CertificationTTA Senior Project Managers Receive CompTIA Project+ Certification
HRN Kicks off 20th Anniversary by Announcing New Consulting Division and Performance Pro III ReleaseHRN 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.
Insala to Present at Association of Career Firms European Conference, A Must Attend Event Insala leadership to share trends in global career transition market, use of technology for career transition and showcase ACF Europe’s newly redesigned website
Sisters of St. Francis Health Services, Inc. Selects Halogen as Talent17,000 employees at leading Midwest health services provider move to web-
based system for appraisals, succession, and compensation planning
Webinar Demonstration Highlights First-Ever Context-Sensitive Semantic Resume Search Engine Free online Webinar to focus on the new release of Pointwing recruiting software with "Smart Match" semantic resume search engine. Pointwing Smart Match delivers more relevant candidate resume job search matches, reducing recruiter effort and the time to find the best qualified candidate.
IHRIM Hosts Complimentary Webinar Feb. 25 for Members and Non-members AlikeAre you are currently in the midst of job transition, like so many of us these days or just looking for a change? In today’s volatile economy, do you need help in understanding what matters in your search and what might not?
Watson Wyatt's WorkUSA Survey Identifies Steps to Keep Employees Engaged, Productive in a Downturn As the economic downturn continues, ensuring that employees are engaged is crucial to keep workplace morale and productivity high, according to Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
Finally. 360-Degree Feedback Just Got Easier HR professionals who have struggled with unwieldy
software are feeling relief today. Panoramic Feedback has released its next-generation
360-degree feedback system that makes the administration process straightforward
and intuitive.
HODES IQ ADDS TO ITS GROWING ROSTER OF CLIENTSOrganizations recognize the value of using Hodes iQ to source top talent
TalentDrive Reaches 25th Reseller to Join Global Network Continuing to Grow Network of VARs that Deliver Real Solutions to HCM Industry
How HR Professionals Can Play a Role in Protecting the EnterpriseDisgruntled IT employees are generally recognized as the highest risk an organization has. They can do irreparable damage. How can HR help protect the company from any backlash? W. Hord Tipton explains.
HRsmart Brazil Client Satisfaction Fuels New Client GrowthHRsmart Brazil experiences 20 percent growth in 2008.
Dean Aloise Joins Buck Consutants as PrincipalDean Aloise has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal. He will also serve as Retirement Practice Leader for the firm's Pittsburgh office.
Applied Research Corporation Launches New Training ProgramInfluential Presentation Helps Leaders Hone Presentation Skills and
Build Authentic Personal Presence
Chief workforce-related challenge cited is talent managementChief workforce-related challenge cited is talent management, specifically as it relates to the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent
AESC 50th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE TO FOCUS ON GLOBALIZATION: THE LEADERSHIP CHALLENGEConference to Feature Speakers from The Economist, Avon, GE, American Express, Tyco, Boston Consulting, Executive Search Professionals and More
DESPITE ECONOMIC RECESSION, EXECUTIVE JOBS IN SEVERAL SECTORS EXPECTED TO GROW IN 2009Healthcare, Gov, Pharma, Natural Resources Up,
China and India Maintain Highest Demand
eQuest Releases First Sneak Peek of its Upcoming 2008 Job Board Performance Report Aggregated Job Boards Score High with Candidate Responses
NEW RESEARCH STUDY CO-SPONSORED BY VANGENT OUTLINES TOP HR PRIORITIES FOR 2009 Chief workforce-related challenge cited is talent management, specifically as it relates to the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent
Ultimate Software Surpasses One Million Employees Live on UltiPro® First and Most Widely Used Comprehensive HCM SaaS Solution in North America
Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Continues to Decline SharplyThe rapid decline in the Employment Trends Index has not been seen since the 1974 recession. The Conference Board shares more.
Human Capital Institute Announces Additional Corporate Presenters for Fourth Annual HCI Summit More than 300 Attendees already Pre-Registered
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Supreme Court Upholds the Primacy of ERISA Plan Documents over Divorcee’s Waiver of Pension BenefitsIn a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that under ERISA, plan administrators must distribute plan assets in accordance with the terms of lawful plan documents without regard to a waiver of benefits contained in a divorce decree. In Kennedy v. Plan Administrator for DuPont Savings & Investment Plan, the plan administrator distributed the proceeds from a savings plan to a deceased employees ex-wife who was listed as the beneficiary on the plan documents despite the fact that she had earlier waived all rights to the benefits in a divorce decree. Littler Mendelson shares more.
Bridging the COBRA Gap When Layoffs LoomHR departments coping with the fallout of layoffs should make sure departing employees are aware of temporary medical coverage that is available to them. Samuel H. Fleet investigates.
Leading by Example: Setting Personal Goals and PrioritiesHow do you measure importance? By the number of emails? By the crazy hours you work? What importance do you place on goal setting? Jim Clemmer shares his advice on how to lead by example.
The Secret to a Happy Life is More Love Than CareerA recent survey conducted by SnagAjob.com reveals 75% of Americans value a successful relationship over a career. What's more, 66% say they are okay with sacrificing their own career for a significant other.
USCIS Issues Interim Final Rule on I-9 Employment VerificationThe USCIS has submitted an interim final rule that revises Form I-9 and the list of documents that are acceptable to prove identity and employment authorization. Employers will be given a 45-day grace period to begin using the new form. Failing to do so may result in fines. Littler Mendelson shares more.
Training Programs on the Chopping BlockTraining programs are often the first victim of cutbacks. That includes safety training. As Jeff Dickey-Chasins explains, cutting safety training is not always the best decision.
Should You Outsource HR?Is outsourcing HR functions cost effective? Should something that enhances the core competencies of an organization be outsourced? Don Phin shares more.
Recession-Wary Employers Seek Better Ways to Find Star Job Performers in a Flood of ResumesAlthough staff reductions are expected by most employers, 76 percent of recruiters agree that the recession is an opportunity to bring in higher quality job candidates, according to a new Jobfox poll.
The Best Companies Hire the Best PeopleWhat is the ROI of your hires? Do you calculate the quality of your hires the same way you do your other business investments? Marjorie Slater explains.
Great Expectations: Building the Employee Recognition Program Your CEO WantsDespite the challenging times, a strategically executed employee recognition program costs little but reaps great rewards. Derek Irvine explains.
Leadership Track Record Can Help Differentiate Laid-Off Managers and Executives From CompetitionManagers who are looking for jobs need to take a more focused approach to the job market.
President Obama Signs Legislation Extending Time For Employees To File Discrimination ClaimsPresident Barrack Obama has made amendments to the federal employment discrimination laws in the United States. Timothy Keegan and Denise Brucker share more.
Managing Email Risks - Guidelines for the Human Resources ManagerIf your company is potentially at risk every time an employee sends an Email, what steps can you take to mitigate that risk? Tom Politowski has some answers.
Playing By the Numbers—Reducing the Costs of Leadership FailureThe cost of leadership failure extends beyond severance payments. Nat Stoddard and Claire Wyckoff explain.
The Real Problems and Challenges for Health Reform: A Post-Election PerspectiveThe economic crisis nudged out what was thought to be a common concern in the United States election: Health Care Reform. Jeff Bauer explains the Post-Election look at health care in the United States.
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eQuest Extends its College and University Reach by Adding AfterCollege to its Job Posting Network eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, announced today that it will add AfterCollege to its vast network of job board delivery sites. AfterCollege is best known for allowing employers to pinpoint their college and alumni recruit efforts by targeting specific academic departments and student groups and colleges and universities.
WANTED Estimates Decline of 660,000 Jobs in Upcoming January '09 BLS Employment ReportWANTED’s Hiring Demand Indicators Are Part of Model to Measure Pace of Economic Slowdown and Rate of Recovery
Sendouts, is announcing the release of Sendouts Mobile(TM)Sendouts, the premiere provider of staffing and recruiting software, is announcing the release of Sendouts Mobile(TM) which gives recruiters and account managers real-time access to the Sendouts Pro(TM) application from anywhere in the world through their mobile device.
Best Buy’s Career Site will be Featured Topic on UpcomingJobs2Web, a Web 2.0 interactive recruiting solutions provider, will host a special Human Capital Institute (HCI) Webcast featuring Tim Kutzer, manager of Talent Acquisition for Best Buy Co., Inc., a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation, and Josh Kahn, senior pipeline generation expert for Accenture at Best Buy Co.
C3 Softworks Releases BRAVO! to the Corporate Training MarketC3 SoftWorks, a leading software provider in the training and educational markets, is pleased to announce the release of BRAVO!
LBi Introduces 2 New HCM Bolt-on ProductsLBi Software unveils two new HCM products
LBi Software selected to present at Collaborate ‘09Collaborate ’09 Selects LBi Software to host sessions on HCM Portals and Applications
Globoforce Business Surges in 2008 as Global 2000 Companies Seek to Calm Employee FearsPsychological Impact of Recession on Employees Generates Need for Increased Recognition and Appreciation, Fueling Growth for Recognition Program Provider
InterviewNEPA.com Poised to Connect Northeast Pennsylvania Workforce & EmployersInterviewStream.com tapped by Wall Street West to provide leading edge video technology to support the workforce of Northeastern Pennsylvania today and to ensure the finance and IT industries of tomorrow.
Huthwaite, Creators of SPIN Selling Offers Free Webinar and Whitepaper The global market is in a state of flux--companies are in the throes of layoffs, frozen budgets, and desperate moves to adapt to an uncertain future. To succeed, sellers need to take a long look in the mirror, and avoid falling prey to assumptions about selling that simply aren't true. Join Huthwaite's CEO John Golden and Vice President of Channel Sales, Bruce Wedderburn as they reveal the six common assumptions about selling that all successful sellers need to question during these perilous times.
Voice of the Customer: Service Based Differentiation MattersICon Professional Services, a national company specializing in 1099 compliance, today announced the results of the 2008 customer satisfaction survey showing service based differentiation matters; especially during challenging economic times. The survey was conducted in response to the need for ongoing insight and quality improvement measures related to innovation, operational excellence and customer satisfaction metrics in the provision of the 1099 compliance and payroll services.
Outplacement Technology Usage Experiencing 42% Increase, Says InsalaCareer transition provider reports second consecutive quarterly usage increase in outplacement services.
Delta Design Selects Soffront to Efficiently Manage Engineering DataSoffront® Software Inc., www.soffront.com, the leader of mid-market CRM software, today announced that Delta Design, a Cohu company, (NASDAQ: COHU) is using Soffront CRM in their engineering department to effectively manage all software and hardware issues.
Three Out of Four U.S. Employees Can Expect a Raise in 2009: WorldatWork SurveyHighest total salary budget increases this year found in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and San Francisco
Benefits Retain People Launches Innovative Employee Benefits Solution for SMB MarketBenefits Retain People (BRP) is proud to announce their exclusive partnership with all-in-one employee benefits solution Liazon, designed to empower employees with better benefits and reduce healthcare costs for small- mid-sized businesses.
Growth in Homeshoring Dominates U.S. OutsourcingoDesk report shows dramatic rise in homeshoring with 3X increase in outsourcing of software programming and web development to freelance workers within U.S.
Infohrm to Host 3rd Annual Workforce Planning Summit in San Francisco—May 18-19, 2009In a Challenging Economy, Event Will Focus on Integrating Human Capital Risk and Financial Management
New Harassment Prevention Solution Tackles Soaring UnemploymentThe employment law world is buzzing about the big changes in store for 2009 – and it’s only February.
Rochester Institute of Technology HRD Masters Students Gain Hands-On Experience Students in the Human Resource Development Masters program at the Rochester Institute of Technology are using Halogen Software this quarter as part of the graduate program’s innovative Leveraging Technology course. The software is being used to provide students with hands-on experience with talent management technology, and to put key concepts into context. The course covers a wide variety of technology relevant to HR professionals, with a specific focus on talent management systems and collaboration/social software.
Wonderlic Announces Relationship with TaleoWonderlic, Inc., the leading provider of employee, recruiting and selection solutions, has reached an agreement to work in conjunction with Taleo, the global leader in talent management solutions.
Human Services Response Training Slated for March 25-27 in Atlanta, GeorgiaThis training is to prepare forward-thinking organizations to better support those affected by tragedy. This course will provide participants the skills necessary to support those who have been injured and the families of those killed in tragic situations in the acute phase of a crisis.
iCIMS Announces the Release of the Talent Platform v. 8.3Leading Provider of SaaS Talent Management Solutions Delivers Even More Post-Hire Functionality
GlobalEnglish to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's 'Global Team Productivity' Education TrackThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, has announced that GlobalEnglish, the leading provider of online learning and support for business English communication, is sponsoring a new HCI online education and community track focused on improving productivity among members of global teams, those business teams whose members work in offices across the globe, represent different cultures, and speak different primary languages. As track sponsor, GlobalEnglish will present a webcast, Developing Global Teams: What Team Leaders Need to Know, on Wednesday, February 4 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET.
Cytiva Announces New SonicSaves, a Free Applicant Tracking Cost Savings Audit For 2009As businesses look to cut costs, SonicRecruit’s SonicSaves analysis is an easy way to uncover hidden savings in their recruiting process
Improve Employee Performance with Building 360Building Performance-Based 360 Degree Assessments, by Lawrence John Cipolla, is the first book that connects the critical elements for individual and organizational development: performance-based feedback; action planning with accountability; training and coaching; and follow-up post assessments to drive and optimize measurable performance improvement in an age of global competition.
HealthSmart Hires John CrumptonHealthSmart is pleased to announce John Crumpton has been hired as National Vice President of Sales, effective February 2, 2009. He will be based in the Northeast region of the US but will focus on selling HealthSmart’s Specialty and Integrated Solutions on a national basis. John will concentrate on insurance carriers, health plans and strategic broker relationships.
HRchitect Named “Medium-Sized Business of the Year” by Frisco Chamber of CommerceHRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, won the prestigious “Medium-Sized Business of the Year” award this past weekend at the annual Frisco Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet. The annual awards ceremony was attended by roughly 500 people, including many prominent members of the Frisco business community, at the beautiful Embassy Suites and Convention Center in Frisco, TX on Saturday, January 31, 2009.
Glenn Mangurian Presents at UMass Amherst Networking EventBusiness leader discusses how to network effectively and build social capital.
WS Live Completes Headquarters Move to Downtown Dubuque, IowaIBM arrives as McKesson and WS Live shift facilities in one of the largest economic development deals in Dubuque history.
myStaffingPro, announces the release of optimized career portals for customersUnder the guidance of search engine optimization expert Joel Cheesman of Cheezhead, myStaffingPro’s redesign will offer career portal templates that adhere to search engine optimization best practices.
HEALTHeCAREERS Network Receives WEDDLE’s 2009 User’s Choice HEALTHeCAREERS Network Receives WEDDLE’s 2009 User’s Choice Award
Niche, Healthcare-Career Site Recognized by Candidate Community
Lebanese Ministry of Telecommunications Awards HRsmart Call Center LicenseHRsmart is one of five companies in Lebanon granted a license to install a call center.
Huthwaite, Inc. Honored Among TrainingIndustry.com's ''2009 Top Sales Training Companies''Huthwaite, Inc. is featured in TrainingIndustry.com's second annual list of "Top Sales Training Companies." Huthwaite is the world's leading sales performance improvement organization. Founded on scientifically validated behavioral research, our methodologies which include the internationally renowned SPIN Selling, guarantee sales success. Huthwaite assesses your organization's needs and develops customized sales performance improvement and coaching programs that drive real business results.
DATA Inc. Recognized Nationally as a Top Diversity-Owned Business for 2009Ranking solidifies DATA Inc's position as a leader among diverse and minority-owned businesses in the recession economy.
International Process and Performance Institute Releases Process Management FrameworkWhat does the future of business look like? While we may not be able to answer that question today, what we can answer is, "How will we get there?" We will get there by reorienting ourselves to an agile, change-embracing style of business with one focus: delivering value to shareholders, customers and employees in everything we do. This is the purpose the IPAPI process management framework serves.
SumTotal Systems Delivers Solid Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008 ResultsSignificant Growth in SaaS Business with Key Wins at Wendy’s International, H&R Block, and Chevron Products Company
Ave Maria University Announces Appointment of Victor J. Melfa to Board of TrusteesAppointment of The Training Associates CEO Brings Wealth of Experience to the Board
HRchitect Named Medium-Sized Business of the Year by Frisco Chamber of CommerceHRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, won the prestigious “Medium-Sized Business of the Year” award this past weekend at the annual Frisco Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet.
Rochester Institute of Technology HRD Masters Students Gain Hands-On Experience Students in the Human Resource Development Masters program at the Rochester Institute of Technology are using Halogen Software this quarter as part of the graduate program’s innovative Leveraging Technology course. The software is being used to provide students with hands-on experience with talent management technology, and to put key concepts into context. The course covers a wide variety of technology relevant to HR professionals, with a specific focus on talent management systems and collaboration/social software.
PayCycle® Survey Shows 30% Decrease in Small Business Owners Very Worried About Economy48% "Not at All Confident" Stimulus Package will Address Their Needs
PayCycle® Survey Shows 30% Decrease in Small Business Owners Very Worried About EconomyPayCycle® Survey Shows 30% Decrease in Small Business Owners Very Worried About Economy
Knowledge Infusion Launches Optimization Services to Provide Critical Insight to HR LeadersKnowledge Infusion Optimization Services evaluate current people, process, and technology capabilities and identify target areas of improvement to bring immediate organizational value and cost reductions.
Local Arizona Healthcare Companies Join Forces to Create a Unique Prescription Benefit Program for Arrowhead Health and United Drugs work together to help educate employees that it is more than just a co-pay