Train Signal Releases Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 TrainingTrain Signal announces the release of their over 16 hour computer training course on Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
H-1B Visas, the Economy, and the Obama Era: Immigration Lawyer is Optimistic With the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama, Philadelphia-based immigration attorney Morley J. Nair is optimistic that the chances have brightened for a much-anticipated increase in H-1B visa numbers. Attorney Nair believes that there are several reasons for this to happen in spite of the slump in the US economy and hike in unemployment.
Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin to speak at The North Carolina Workers' Comp ForumCouncil on Education in Management Announces Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin to speak at the Third Annual North Carolina Workers' Comp Forum.
CIOs Weigh In on What They Consider Interview-Appropriate AttireDo you know the successful dress code for a potential employee? Robert Half International shares a recent survey on what works and what doesn't.
Making Millions by Mining Management Competency DataKorn/Ferry shares an analysis of how a leading financial services company harvested 360-degree feedback data to generate $1.05 million in economic value per sales executive.
6,600-Employee Scottsdale Healthcare Streamlines Human Capital Management & Drives Green InitiativeHuman Capital Institute Welcomes Workscape as Top Sponsor of Fourth Annual National SummitHuman Capital Institute Welcomes Workscape as Top Sponsor of
Fourth Annual National Human Capital Summit
CHESTNUT GLOBAL PARTNERS AND HARRIS, ROTHENBERG INTERNATIONAL, LLC ANNOUNCE NEW BUSINESS VENTURE Business to Focus on EAP Services
Changes to Visa Regulations for Foreigners in KoreaAs more foreigners come to work in Korea, there has been a push to amend the current visa regulations. Pacific Bridge shares more.
Laid-off Workers Win Some Discrimination Lawsuits, Lose Some A case recently decided by the Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, find out which employment discrimination claims survive and which don't. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this report.
The Downside of DownsizingHow safe is your job during a downsizing? Caela Farren asks you to think about your current position in the company.
eQuest Extends Agreement with Taleo Business Edition to Provide Ongoing Global Job Posting Support eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services today announced that it has extended its partnership with Taleo (Nasdaq: TLEO) and Taleo Business Edition Recruit, the leading, self-service, online recruiting solution designed specifically for small to midsize companies.
Intern Bridge Offers Free HR Webinars That Teach Internship Best PracticesIntern Bridge, the nation’s leading college recruiting consulting firm, will offer a series of free webinars in February, designed to help human resources professionals learn about internship best practices.
ALCAN PACKAGING PROMOTES FRISCH TO EXPANDED ROLEHuman Resources VP Diane Frisch Expands Responsibilities to Global Pharma Packaging Division
Human Capital Management Summit Highlights Strategic Talent Mgmnt that Drives Business ExecutionHuman Capital Management Summit Highlights Strategic Talent Management that Drives Business Execution Even in This Tough Economy
-An event for HR and business executives who seek Best-in-Class insights to drive business execution through increased employee engagement and strategic talent management -
Motivation Diploma Success for Two BI EmployeesBI, the Communication and Motivation Company is pleased to announced that two of its employees have successful completed and passed their Motivation Diplomas. Katie Stratton and Emma Price received their results last week, and were awarded a distinction and a credit respectively.
What Caused the Most Stress This Holiday Season? LifeCare Poll Has the AnswersThis release shares the findings of an online poll asking workers to cite their top causes of stress during this past holiday season.
Infohrm Announces Open Enrollment for 2009 Human Capital Benchmarking StudyParticipating Organizations Receive Industry Benchmark Data for Critical HR and Workforce Measures
Fieldglass to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's 'Contract Talent' Research Practice AreaContract Talent Management Webinar, on January 21, Will Highlight First Major Research Initiative
Jobs2Web Founder Featured as Keynote Speaker at Upcoming Illinois Recruiters Association EventDoug Berg, founder and chief innovation officer Jobs2Web Inc., a
Web 2.0 interactive recruiting solutions provider
Existing Business Owners Are More Willing to Help Than You Might ThinkSurePayroll's Main Street Insights Survey finds that 91% of small business owners are open to advising a recently laid-off individual on how to start a business.
Interaction Associates Announces 2009 Professional WorkshopsInteraction Associates, Inc. (IA) has announced open registration for its highly popular workshops scheduled for 2009 in Cambridge, MA and San Francisco, CA. Businesses and individuals use Interaction Associates’ workshops to develop leadership skills, build collaborative competence, and advance change management capabilities.
Hogan Releases ROI Study for Personality AssessmentsHogan Assessment Systems released its 2007-2008 Business Outcome Highlights study, featuring return on investment (ROI) data from nine unique research studies. The study covers a wide range of industries, including communication, transportation, law enforcement, pharmaceutical, finance, insurance and more.
Manufacturers' Career Council Established to Increase Illinois Competitiveness Through EducationA group of Northern Illinois manufacturers has come together with high school, community college and other community representatives in forming the Manufacturers' Careers Council to provide the direction and programs that will be necessary for the increased skill levels required in industry. Experts say that in Illinois alone, more than 30,000 new manufacturing workers will be needed each year for the next ten years to replace the retiring baby-boomer generation.
New Technology Driven Job Site Prepares Hiring Managers For Increasing Unemployment Numbers The recent downturn in the economy and subsequent loss of jobs has job posting sites and job search companies bracing for the onslaught of the unemployed. New Video Technology based job search to make it easier for employees and applicants.
SHL to Showcase Employment Assessment Solutions and Services at HRPA 2009 ConferenceSHL Group, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions
Dissatisfaction With Management Top Reason Good Employees QuitUNHAPPILY EVER AFTER
Panoramic Feedback Welcomes Shanghai Worth Management Consulting To Provide 360-DegreePanoramic Feedback has announced an agreement with
consulting powerhouse Shanghai Worth Management Consulting to distribute its
360-degree feedback system in China.
What HR Professionals Need to Know About Social Media Searches (When Vetting Potential Candidates)Social media searches can be beneficial to any organization. But should they be used when making hiring decisions? Joshua Levy shares some answers.
Salary Talk During the Job InterviewCan your interviewer afford you? Carole Martin shares ways to answer the salary questions during an interview.
Hiring Practices During a RecessionHiring practices don't often change during a recession. But, companies are more careful in evaluating the need for more staff. Juan Morales explains.
Leadership Story: You Need to Get It StraightAre you getting down to basics with your leadership skills? Are you promoting dramatics instead? Jim Loehr explains more.
Responding to Employees Who Push BackManagers facing resistance from employees may want to listen to how their requests sound. Bruce Tulgan explains.
Access to Latest Technology Key to Keeping Workers Creative and ProductiveAlmost 40% of American workers would consider switching jobs to an employer with greater commitment to workplace technology, according to a study by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority.
Most Brand Management is Misguided and Makes Things WorseMost organizations are not investing in improving the companies' effectiveness. Jim Clemmer explains more.
Downsizing: 7 Steps to Help Employees CopeLayoffs affect more than those who have been let go. It's up to the HR department to make sure everything goes smoothly even those who are left behind. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article from Carol A. Hacker.
Cutting Costs with a Scalpel, Not a ChainsawIt's a tough economy and one that is going to continue to cause layoffs and cuts to projects. But as Curt Finch explains, the cuts can be avoided.
Salary Increase Budgets 2009: Financial Crisis EditionThe continuing negative economic growth forecasted well into 2009 is having an impact on compensation decisions in real-time. About a quarter of our matched case sample of companies report
change in their salary budgets since the last survey in April/May 2008 — with the clear trend being downward. The Conference Board shares their results.
US Employees Earn Least Amount of SeveranceEmployees laid off in the United States earn the least amount of severance pay worldwide, according to a recent study by Right Management.
Indian Spices, Legumes, and Employee WellnessEmployees with unhealthy habits have higher medical costs. In the current economic crunch, HR needs to find creative and cost-effective ways to solve this problem. Alamelu Vairavan explains how.
Energizing and Engaging Frontline StaffDo you know how to energize your organization? Jim Clemmer shares his advice.
Trouble Focusing on Success: The Challenges of ADHD in the WorkplaceDr. Edward Hallowell shares suggestions on how to deal with ADHD in the workplace.
New High Tech Job Board Offers More Focused, Efficient Way to Find JobsHigh tech job board, TechCareerDirect.com, is booming despite the woes of Michigan's automotive industry. The new Tech Career Direct Website offers a user-friendly niche job board to cater to technology professionals and employers.
Leopard Solutions Launches Free Powerful Tools For Law Schools And StudentsLeopard Solutions launches a free law school project for law students and law school administrators
Job Search Boot Camp Readies Job Seekers in a Slowing EconomyEven in difficult economic times, research shows that certain traits and attitudes of job seekers affect job-search behavior. Learning to maintain a sense of optimism in conjunction with practical action steps is critical to job seekers' success.
Shaker to Offer New Online Virtual Recruiting ResourceCareer fairs to reach candidates in cost-effective interactive environment.
SHL to Demonstrate Employee Assessment Solutions at Colorado Human Resource Association’s Conference SHL Group, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions
Fieldglass to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's 'Contract Talent' Research Practice AreaContract Talent Management Webinar, on January 21, Will Highlight First Major Research Initiative
Sales Training Doesn't Have to Suffer During Rough TimesCompanies forced to reduce sales training activities can get access to a library of audio and video sales training materials featuring the leading names in sales training and sales training management. iLearningGlobal.tv features hundreds of hours of training materials on topics of sales, sales management, time management and customer service. Presenters include sales training legends including Brian Tracy, Harv Eker, Mark Victor Hansen. For one low monthly fee, individual sales personnel can have unlimited access to all the materials they need to stay motivated and focused to build their businesses.
BioSpace and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Inc. Launch 2009 Genetown™ Hotbed CampaignBioSpace.com, the leading resource for life science careers and information, and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MBC) have unveiled the tenth edition of the Genetown™ Hotbed Campaign.
Hackensack University Medical Center Human Resources Department Anticipates $200,000 Savings Leading New Jersey hospital to gain efficiencies and clear hundreds of square feet of storage by indexing two million Human Resources documents.
David Allen and Eric Mack Present Best Practices Sessions on Maximizing Personal Productivity Introducing Star Achievement Awards: increase mind power and magnificently propel students to the fullest extent of their capabilities by actually giving students a chance to have their very own registered star in honor of their achievements.
New eBook Helps Senior Care Suppliers Stand Out in Fast-Growing MarketplaceOnline Book Guides Companies to Reach and Engage Buyers Through Increased Publicity, Web Site Traffic and Improved SEO
Whitepapers about E-Learning Courtesy of AdobeHere are some informative whitepapers about e-learning courtesy of Adobe.
Revolutionary Sourcing Products Partner Drastically Shifting the Recruiting LandscapeTalentDrive and InterActive Applicant Partner Offering Advanced Search and Video Interviewing Capabilities
Emerging Social Networking Site Facilitates Canadian Immigration and Settlement LoonLounge's rapid member increase unveils burgeoning social movement - Although LoonLounge is only now being officially launched, the Canadian immigration online community has already made an impact. Nearly 15,000 members from 191 countries have registered, indicative of a social movement over the net. And it is not just immigrants benefiting from this social networking tool, established Canadians and recently-landed immigrants also find the site beneficial.
Dresser & Associates Teams Up with Other Sage Abra Business Partners Dresser & Associates, Inc., today announced the formation of the Alliance for Workforce Management.
Renewable Energy 401(k) Tax Credit Would Improve Obama Stimulus PackageAdvice from Colorado alliance of business, associations, environment groups and the Renewable Energy Task Force of the South Denver Chamber of Commerce.
Industry Expert Elliott Masie to Highlight 2009 Top Learning Trends in Cornerstone OnDemand Webinar Complimentary session, hosted by Training Industry Inc., will cover opportunities and winning strategies for learning professionals in the coming year
"Spark" Author Arupa Tesolin To Kick-Off Innovation Panel at World Automotive News CongressPresentation text will be available on Tuesday Jan. 20, through the World Congress Media Centre.
S·com recognised for advertising excellence at ATSCo AwardsLeading recruitment specialist s·com Group is celebrating winning the award for the best online advertisement of the year, at the recent ATSCo Awards, held at the Intercontinental Hotel in London.
The RightThing Builds for Strong 2009The RightThing, leader in customized recruitment leadership, technology and outsourcing showed strong results in Q4 of 2008 securing over ten new outsourcing deals with clients including Roxane Laboratories, Daiichi Sankyo, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, The Scotts Company, Sciele Pharma, Kronos Incorporated, Praxair, Advantage Sales & Marketing, Albemarle Corporation, and Lexmark International.
Human Capital Institute Announces Additional Underwriters for Fourth Annual HCI SummitHuman Capital Institute Announces Additional Underwriters for
Fourth Annual HCI National Human Capital Summit March 9-11, 2009
More than 2 Dozen Industry Leaders Support
Nation's Leading Talent Management Event
“One Size Fits All” Won’t Work to Motivate Employees, Advises SHLResearch Shows That Employers Should Tailor Motivation Efforts for Different Employees
BrainTrustInc.com Implements New Fee Structure Previously, BrainTrust, Inc. operated as a monthly membership, but has redesigned its fee structure in response to the changing dynamics of the economic environment. To ease the burden on those seeking work, BrainTrust, Inc. will no longer charge candidates who post their profiles any fee. Upon registration, the service and all of the site's resources will be available to candidates at no cost. Similarly, BrainTrust, Inc. is removing the monthly fee for member companies. Companies will now simply be charged $50 for each project posting.
Matco Tools Franchise Listed in Entrepreneur Magazine's "Franchise 500"Once again, Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Matco Tools in its prestigious Franchise 500 rankings. Matco Tools has more than 60 years of national brand experience in the automotive equipment industry with a line of more than 13,000 products and has a unique franchise offering.
Apex Global Partners, Inc. Appoints Managing Director of Business DevelopmentApex Global Partners (AGP) appoints Jay Beck as Managing Director of Business Development for Its Benefits Division.
College Seniors Stumble; Few Know How to Find First Job, According to New Career Planning GuideCareer Planning Guide for Students Shows How to Find First Job in 90 Days.
Atlanta Employment Firm Launches OneMinuteInterviewTips.com Atlanta Employment Firm, Staff Financial Group Inc the parent company of the Career Coaching Group.net, launches OneMinuteInterviewTips.com, a website for job seekers hosting Instructional Training Videos that are "Easy to understand tips and strategies that help job seekers navigate the interview process and leverage technology in their career search."
Virtualization Recruitment; Where Do You Turn?Virtualization is solving problems for businesses around the world, but when it comes to virtualization and cloud computing recruitment, where do you turn?
Illinois Manufacturers' Association Chairman Ron Bullock to Address Workforce Development at ProMat Ron Bullock, Chairman of the Board of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association will be a featured panelist at ProMat 2009, the premier event for material handling and logistics buyers from more than 90 countries. Bullock will be featured in a panel discussion concerning workforce development needs in the manufacturing sector. The panel is scheduled on Wednesday morning, January 14, beginning at 8:45 am at McCormick Place South in Chicago.
New website launch drives more revenue for HSEQ OneAustralian based recruitment agency HSEQ One has announced the launch of their new, leading-edge website. Strong design and streamlined two-way process was the main focus for the website and the results have enabled them to extend their online reach and substantially cut down on in-house administration.
ACS to Provide HSA Product to Regence; ACS HSA Solution Now Offered by Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE:ACS) today announced that it will provide Regence with Health Savings Account (HSA) administration services for its members in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and select counties of Washington. Regence members will be offered the ACS HSA Solution through its U.S. Bank custodian option.
Gaming Industrys First Employee Engagement ProgramValtera and the TRACOM Group Develop the Gaming Industry’s First Employee Engagement Program
Innovative new solution targets the unique aspects of measuring and improving employee engagement in the gaming industry
Total Rewards Software Registers 1,000th Client to Use Free Total Compensation Statement SoftwareMilestone reached after only two years of release of free software
Cytiva Announces SonicSummit User ConferenceUser conference to bring Cytiva clients together to connect with peers, domain experts and Sonic product specialists
GeoLearning's GeoMaestro Wins Unprecedented Fourth Straight "Best SaaS LMS" in 2008 GeoMaestro has swept the category every year since the inception of the readers' choice awards program.
Fund Managers Optimistic for 2009 Fund managers globally have a generally optimistic outlook for 2009 and predict that markets in most regions will begin to recover this year, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
LatPro Launches 2009 Diversity Job Fair Series with Houston EventLatPro’s National Diversity Job Fair Series, in partnership with the National Society for Hispanic Professionals, will visit the Houston Westin Galleria on February 19.
U.S. Employers Face More Than $108 Billion Pension Funding Tab in 2009, Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds U.S. employers will be required to contribute more than $108 billion into their defined benefit plans this year, according to an analysis by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. Although that’s roughly $16 billion less than employers would have had to contribute without the passage of a new pension funding relief law late last year, Watson Wyatt pension experts say employers will still need additional relief.
Retirement recordkeeper ExpertPlan acquires Newtown, PA TPA - continues with growth planLeading private label retirement plan recordkeeper ExpertPlan has acquired its second company - Actuarial Enterprises, Inc. (AEI), a third party administrator (TPA). The company, which currently operates out of Newtown, PA will ultimately relocate its employees to ExpertPlan’s headquarters in East Windsor and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary.
From Owning to Exiting – The Risks of Transition Must Be Carefully Managed Within Family BusinessFamily businesses have better chance of survival and success by integrating strategic and succession plans
Littler Mendelson Announces Twenty-Seven Newly Elevated ShareholdersLittler Mendelson, the nation's largest employment and labor law firm representing management, is pleased to announce the elevation of twenty-seven associates across the firm, to shareholder status.
HeartMath Responds to Global Stress with Free De-Stress Kit for Changing TimesThe Institute of HeartMath (IHM), a recognized leader in stress research and education, has long been committed to helping people around the world and now is responding to the extraordinary challenges so many face: The institute and sister company HeartMath LLC initiated a mass distribution of its new and by all accounts widely popular booklet, De-Stress Kit for the Changing Times - at no cost.
Two Former Wal-Mart Executives Start Leadership Network in BentonvilleFormer Wal-Mart executives, Coleman Peterson and Mel Redman, are teaming up to start an exclusive leadership network based in Bentonville, AR. The "Bentonville Leadership Network" will be commencing on January 20, 2009, with a three day seminar in Bentonville. The Network is attracting top executives from around the country, who can attend one of several upcoming seminars in 2009.
Millions of Employers at Risk - Section 125 Cafeteria PlansThe IRS made sweeping changes to IRS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan regulations on August 6, 2007 set to take effect January 1, 2009. Employers utilizing Section 125 Premium Only Plans, Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Assistance Plans have to update their Plan Documents or face potential penalties and the possibility of having their Plan disallowed back to the date of infraction. Core Documents at www.CoreDocuments.com has an affordable solution.
Successful Style & Image, Inc. Announces Opening of Women Pro PlacementSuccessful Style & Image, Inc. opens Women Pro Placement to provide women with permanent work/life job options and companies with increased value.
Successful Style & Image, Inc. Announces Opening of Women Pro PlacementSuccessful Style & Image, Inc. opens Women Pro Placement to provide women with permanent work/life job options and companies with increased value.
Fast Growing Startup Provides Empowering Information to Those Affected by the Difficult Job MarketPresident/CEO of Carvechi, Donald Tee Carson announces "The Empowering Movement" and revamps Carvechi's technologically advanced Web 2.0 portal.
Morehead Webinar to Discuss Building Workforce CommitmentExtensive research has established a strong link between elevated commitment among employees and positive business outcomes.
College Seniors Mess Up Their Resumes, According to Career Assessment BookNew career assessment book reveals five common errors.
Jobless Claims Drop; EmploymentCrossing Proves to be a Great Support in Helping Unemployed Find JobsIn what might be considered a silver lining after months, the number of claims for first-time jobless benefits fell sharply by 94,000 last week, according to the US Department of Labor. EmploymentCrossing, a US-based job board, added 50,000 jobs on Thursday and has proven to be the most effective way of finding jobs in this downturn.
YourBusinessUmbrella.com Launches Corporate Identity and Branding PackagesStrategic Solutions Advisers, LLC has launched a new service for independent business professionals; YourBusinessUmbrella.com provides corporate branding and a corporate umbrella for independent professionals seeking to offer their expertise to organizations while minimizing overhead costs associated with unique organizational structures including marketing materials, contracts, customer relationship management and other service related activities
Splash Media Announces Agreement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc. to Create Revolutionary ETraining Splash Media LP, an Emmy Award-winning innovator in eTraining and digital video publishing, has partnered with Wiley to create and produce a library of online training videos for Wiley's For Dummies branded imprint.
New AMACOM Book Offers Readers a Fool-Proof Guide To The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly New AMACOM Book Offers Readers a Fool-Proof Guide To The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About E-Learning and How To Make It Work for Any Company
Learn to Improve the Delivery of HR Services While Reducing Technology CostsIs your company one of many that is struggling to improve the delivery of human resources (HR) services during these uncertain economic times? Are you searching to leverage more functionality with the HR technology you currently have?
Agile Offshoring: Making it WorkOrganizations offshoring software development have been applying agile methods to facilitate teamwork between onshore and offshore employees. Info-Tech shares more.
CyberShift and SDI Announce PartnershipWorking in Concert, CyberShift and SDI Deliver Workforce Management
Solutions to Capital Asset Intensive Organizations with Complex
Requirements to Ensure Efficient Operations
eQuest Compliance Update - OFCCP Webinar and Revised FMLA RegulationsOn Thursday, January 8th, OFCCP is conducting a webinar from 2:00 - 3:00 EST. The topic of the webinar is "OFCCP's Accessible Online Application Directive". Participants from OFCCP and ODEP (Office of Disability Employment Policy) will discuss accessibility of contractors' online application systems and offer technical assistance tools for federal contractors to use in complying with the directive. To reserve your seat, go to https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/946756800.
Upcoming Webcast from WANTED Technologies Examines How to Increase Recruitment Advertising Revenue
WANTED Technologies Corporation, a leader in sales and competitive intelligence solutions for media, HR/staffing, financial companies and government organizations