Survey: Apparel Sales Force Most Valued, Yet Least Satisfied24 Seven / Women's Wear Daily 2009 Salary Survey Offers Snapshot of Compensation and Job Satisfaction Trends in Apparel Industry
Layoffs in Family-Owned Companies Pose Unique Challenges, Says SDLFamily councils provide valuable expertise to CEOs, Boards of Directors during Downsizing
USNews.com Hosts New Job Search Engine Powered by Simply HiredVisitors provided with integrated content and access to millions of jobs.
Leadership IQ Study: Don't Expect Layoff Survivors to be GratefulAccording to a new study by Leadership IQ, 74% of employees who kept their job amidst a corporate layoff say their own productivity has declined since the layoff. And 69% say the quality of their company's product or service has declined since the layoffs.
New Website Offers Unique Alternative to Gift Cards For Last Minute GiftsGiftFolio.com has a unique approach to holiday shopping with their online reward catalogue that combines convenience and flexibility.
Bersin Analyst Shares Best Practices for Measuring ROI of Talent Management Strategies Workforce Management Webinar, presented by Cornerstone OnDemand, to feature real-life examples for making the business case and measuring value of key talent initiatives.
DMAA Health Care Reform Principles Call for Focus on Quality, Efficiency Population health improvement organization calls for transformation of health care system from one of reactionary care to one focused on preventive care and promotion of health as a shared national resource. Principles include call for increased access to affordable care, incentives for value and quality, integration and care coordination, a national health data repository and other enhancements.
ExcellerateHRO Signs Contract with Celanese for Health and Welfare Administration ServicesAgreement enables Celanese employees to better manage individual healthcare needs
Sales Recruiter Reveals Secret way for Your Company to Beat the Recession2008 has brought one of the biggest challenges to business that has been seen in many of our lifetimes. Business has slowed, and many companies will not survive the recession. Most companies fail during a recession due to lack of innovation, and lack of sales. Many poorly run companies try to counteract this by cutting R&D, middle management and Sales staffs to reduce overhead. While it is often necessary to cut a workforce to save on cost, a well run company cuts middle management and poorly performing personnel from all departments.
Medical Solutions Announces Chris Wepfer as Company's Recruiter of the Year RecipientMedical Solutions is proud to announce that Chris Wepfer has been selected as the company's Recruiter of the Year in Healthcare Traveler Magazine's 2008 Recruiters of the Year Showcase.
Aegis Administrative Services Receives 2008 Best of Chicago AwardU.S. Local Business Association's Award Honors the Achievement
Pearson’s Talent Assessment Business Launches a New Global WebsiteEasier to Navigate, New Features Available
College Seniors Favored Obama - Job Search Guide Shows WhyNew Job Search Guides Reveal College Students Voted For A Different Kind Of Politics.
Infohrm Releases Packaged Workforce Analytics Reports to Jump Start Organizations' 2009 Planning New Issue-Focused Reports Provide Detailed Analysis of Organizations' Human Capital Risks
Words That Might Sound Like Age DiscriminationAge discrimination charges rose by approximately 15 percent in the fiscal year 2007. As M. Lee Smith Publishers, employers need to be aware of the types of conduct that can put them at risk for an age discrimination lawsuit.
Noland Named Vice President, Board & CEO Services for B. E. SmithB. E. Smith, a leading healthcare provider of interim and executive placement and consulting solutions, today announced the promotion of Kathy Noland to vice president of board and CEO services. Formerly vice president, senior executive search, Noland has more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles for hospitals, home care companies, health systems and national healthcare organizations.
Infohrm Releases Packaged Workforce Analytics Reports to Jump Start The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) welcomed passage by Congress of pension relief measures that will enable pension plan sponsors to adjust to the current market downturn.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Calibrate Performance Review Ratings Across Your Management TeamIt’s important that managers are consistent in how they evaluate employees. But is that easier than it sounds? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
The Key to Surviving the Holidays - Self-CompassionAs we enter the holiday season, it makes good sense to talk about survival tools. How do we survive the coming onslaught of family and friends and the accompanying mistakes, failings, and misunderstandings that will inevitably follow in the next three weeks? John Schinnerer, Ph.D. shares some tips.
GEM Global Sponsoring Central Florida Cheerleading Team In Their Quest For A National Title GEM Global is sponsoring The Celebration Storm Junior Peewee Pop Warner cheerleading team as they advance to the nationals.
Congress to Decide on Big Three Auto Bailout; Millions of Automotive Jobs at RiskMillions of automotive jobs are in danger of getting slashed, if the US auto industry collapses, according to a recent study by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a non-profit firm based in Washington DC. This dismal job report is expected to get real and happening, if the Big Three of the automotive industry which includes General Motors, Ford Motors, and Chrysler, close down. The Congress is yet to decide on the bailout amount for keeping these companies afloat. The whole automotive industry is struggling, unable to bear the pressure generated by the overall downturn.
States Want Federal Stimulus for Medicaid and SCHIP Programs, InsuranceQuotesUS.com ReportsInsuranceQuotesUS.com, an independent consumer resource for insurance information, reports that state run health insurance initiatives such as the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and Medicaid may be struggling to keep afloat with the influx of newly enrolled beneficiaries.
AHIP Proposes More Affordable Health Insurance Plans for Small BusinessesAmerica's Health Insurance Plans, an insurance trade organization, proposed in its new health care reform guidelines that small businesses receive government assistance in order to keep health insurance coverage affordable. Most small business owners often don't have the resources to pay for extensive insurance coverage and renewal premiums. AHIP's suggestion is that the government provide financial assistance to subsidize or help cover some of these costs.
More National Recognition For OnMessage: Dallas Ad Agency Wins Davey Awards Three Years In A RowOnMessage, a full-service advertising agency in Dallas, has won a Silver Davey Award from the International Academy of the Visual Arts for the direct marketing piece it designed for Symbio Solutions, a leading provider of total workforce management solutions.
State Health Care Programs May Cut Back on Benefits without Federal BailoutInsuranceBureau.com, an independent consumer resource for insurance information, reports that state health care programs like the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) and Medicaid may experience severe cutbacks.
SuccessWithPeople.com Offers Invaluable Employee Management InformationDecember audio focuses on employee development.
Clutch Group Roundtable Shows Corporate Lawyers How to Save Time and Money in an Economic Downturn Huntington Beach 2008 Corporate Counsel Exchange and Educational Roundtable sponsored in part by Clutch Group
Patient Care Means Employee Care at Illinois Hospitals Medical Centers Receive Annual HeartMath® Awards
FRESHO.COM OFFERS EFFICIENT JOB POSTINGS FOR EMPLOYERS AND RECRUITERSTo help companies fill their vacancies faster and more efficiently, Fresho.com offers bulk job posting and announces new job ad distribution system to be launched in February 2009.
National Candy Company Simplifies Human Capital Management for 1,300 Employees with UltiPro® Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced that Farley’s & Sathers Candy Company Inc., one of the top 25 manufacturers of confections in the United States, has strengthened its human capital management processes with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro.
Time is Money When People Wait Too Long to Apply for Social Security Disability BenefitsAllsup, nation's leading disability representation services company, explains the repercussions and risks of waiting to file for SSDI.
Job Searches Increase by Twenty-Seven Percent in November Simply Hired releases location and occupation employment data
Jobs2Web and Microsoft to Present Human Capital Institute Webinar on the Power of Sourcing PipelinesJobs2Web and Microsoft to Present Human Capital Institute Webinar on the Power of Sourcing Pipelines for Talent Communities
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Set The Pace For A Healthy Workplace 2009Six years ago the Global Corporate Challenge® (GCC) set out to tackle the alarming increase in chronic illness directly linked to the sedentary lives of our corporate workforce. Shane Bilsborough, GCC Director and nutritionist, shares his experience on the initiative that is not only saving lives but also making businesses more productive and profitable.
Extra Training May Boost Productivity, Ease Stress in Uncertain TimesA newly released survey reveals that there is a growing interest in employer sponsored training programs.
The Missing Link: Measuring How People Drive Enterprise ValueSimply put, the board and the CEO want a clear, credible, and simple picture of how much bang the organization’s getting for the money it invests in people and human resource programs. Frank DiBernardino explains.
Hiring the Right Skill Set And Motivating the MillennialsAre recent graduates from some of the best schools really all they are thought to be? Tony Wagner says, "look beyond the applicants' pedigrees" when choosing an employee.
Five Non-Financial Rewards That People WantMoney isn't everything and organizations are finding that not every employee is looking for a financial reward. Bruce Tulgan explains.
Leaping the Intrapreneurial HurdlesCorporate entrepreneurship is vital to the future of every enterprise, but it presents difficult challenges for companies and their entrepreneurial employees. New research suggests that success comes from managing these unique relationships differently. Susan Foley shares more.
What's Most Important in a Flat, Diverse World?How much do your people feel that you value them? Do you demonstrate your interest in your employees in words and actions? Patricia Wheeler shares her advice.
Innovation and Engagement: Learning from the OlympicsWhat can we learn from record-breaking human achievements like those in the Olympics? They can guide us to creating a more innovative and engaging culture. Caela Farren explains.
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls During RIFs and When Reducing Workers' Hours If your company is considering reducing workers hours or pay or laying off employees, it's important to avoid legal pitfalls that could land your business in court. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this report by John Vering.
Becoming a Strong Strategic PartnerBecoming a strategic business partner has become a goal of many organizations as companies focus more on their human capital. Silvia Johnson shares more.
Employees Need Help De-Stressing This Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is stressful enough, but the current economic challenges have created is making the holidays even more pressure on employees. Gus Stieber explains.
Employment of Non-Regular vs. Regular Workers in KoreaThe Ministry of Labor in Korea is looking at changing the current Non-Regular Workers' Act. Pacific Bridge explains more.
Online Job Demand Drops 70,200 in NovemberThe Conference Board studied online job demand in November and found that the overall job demand had dropped by 264,000 in the last three months. The board shares its results.
nowHIRE E-Verify™ Program and I-9 Comply™ System Ensures Federally Mandated CompliancenowHIRE is first applicant tracking system vendor to offer paperless I-9 compliance technology with an E-Verify component for streamlined and automated employee onboarding, management, verification, immigration tracking and legal document storage
Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Lists Top Strategies for Massachusetts Jobseekers With Jobs In Massachusetts Hard To Come By, Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Provides Tips To Help Job Candidates Better Market Themselves
Using LinkedIn -- Even More Ways to Use LinkedIn for BusinessFor business, using LinkedIn is NOT an option. Facebook is optional. Twitter is optional. Having a blog is optional. Yahoo! Groups are optional. But LinkedIn is not optional.
Guidance and Career Counseling Resource Guide Launched on All Psychology SchoolsLeading psychology and counseling education directory creates comprehensive guide for prospective guidance and career counseling students
Sports Management Career Guide Launched on All Business SchoolsLeading business and education directory creates the grand slam guide to sports management
Anderson-davis, Inc. and National Law Firm EpsteinBeckerGreen Announce Strategic AllianceAlliance Will Employ Decades of Legal and Training Experience to Address Sexual Harassment Prevention
TalentDrive Unveils TalentFilter 2.0Most Advanced Recruitment Technology Just Got More Advanced
MathRiders Maths Tutoring Franchise Chosen by Educational Entrepreneurs in PolandMathRiders, the outstanding maths tutoring program developed by the Helen Doron Educational Group, is taking a solid foothold in Europe -- with Learning Centres now scheduled to open in Poland.
THE MOMMY MANIFESTO™ - Because it's Time for an Economic RevolutionThe New Economy is being created as you sleep--and this is your wake-up call. Forget about a recession, we're living in historic times offering historic opportunity. In the New Economy, women are in control, and Small is the New Big, and Mom is the New Green™
New On-Line Product Launched To Aid Job SeekersThe Icarus Partnership Ltd recognises the need for greater assistance for UK employees who are currently facing uncertainty in their employment and has just announced the Launch of ACSOL (www.acsol.co.uk), a new product, operating as a unique online toolkit for the job seeker.
Ruth Hunt of Buck Consultants Named a "Woman to Watch" by Business Insurance MagazineRuth Hunt of Buck Consultants has been selected by Business Insurance magazine as one of its 2008 “Women to Watch.” Buck Consultants is an ACS company and one of the world’s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms.
Advantage Sales & Marketing Chooses Cornerstone OnDemand for Integrated Learning & Talent ManagementASM to deploy complete platform for LMS, employee performance management, succession planning and compensation to 12,000 employees in U.S. and Canada
PRESCRIPTION SOLUTIONS TO PROVIDE E-PRESCRIBING SERVICES THROUGH SURESCRIPTS-RXHUB E-Prescribing Will Allow for Reduced Prescription Errors and Increased Safety for Consumers
Recession Forcing Companies to Cut Executive Bonuses, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds Companies Also Decreasing Long-Term Incentives, Freezing Salaries and Reducing Perquisites
Westminster Services Gets Improved HR and Payroll — Plus Enhanced Wellness Management — with UltiProUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced that as a result of using UltiPro, Westminster Services, a Florida-based retirement community provider with 2,500 employees, has enhanced compensation programs, developed more strategic talent acquisition, and improved employee and resident communications to better promote wellness programs.
MICHIGAN Ross School Of Business Executive Education - Strategic Human Resource Leadership ProgramsExplore the new HR Value Proposition with a who's who of human resource thought leaders.
MAPADOC EDI Named A Sage Certified Solution for Sage MAS 500SWK Technologies becomes the first Gold Development Partner to receive two product certifications from Sage Software.
Industry Veteran Bill Zollner to Lead vcfo's Dallas OperationsProfessional services firm taps experienced executive for Managing Director role
Levert - Canadian Job Search Website Launches New Company BlogCanadian job search website, Levert, has recently taken their online presence a bit further in order to reach a little deeper into their community by launching a new company blog dedicated towards assisting job seekers and providing up to date job related information as quickly as possible. Levert offers employment opportunities in Canada . Levert is located in northern Ontario and over the years Levert has become one the premier Ontario, Canada job listings websites.
New Research Reveals Why Pay for Performance is Finally Working for HRCreelman Research Study finds pay for performance succeeding with a new approach emphasizing human behavior, and leveraging best practice technology
Knowledge Infusion to Present Trends and Predictions for 2009Strategic HR consulting firm to present a webinar on Dec 16, 2008 to help organizations understand what they must know to be successful in 2009 and reveal the top 10 trends and predictions for the new year.
TELUS Sourcing Solutions, Monster Canada and HRsmart Canada Form Alliance HRsmart, Monster and TELUS Sourcing Solutions (TSSI) today announced the formation of a three-way alliance to provide state of the art recruitment management tools to Canadian organizations.
TugLink Creates Marketplace For Job Leads And Opens Access To Hidden Job MarketNetworking was always recognized as the most effective job search method. Now in the times of mass layoffs and hiring freezes, it's more critical than ever. TugLink.com has taken networking to the next level by creating a marketplace for job leads and connecting job-hunters directly with company insiders.
Tough Employment Market Breeds Epidemic of Lies on Jobseeker's ResumesAs national unemployment reaches 6.7%, job seekers are doing whatever it takes to get the eye of the employer. Although this strategy may work in the short run, it can backfire long term.
New Study from HCI and Cornerstone OnDemand Reveals Corporate Social Networking TrendsKey findings and insight into best practices for corporate implementation of Web 2.0 applications to be unveiled during December 10 Webcast
STUDY: STRATEGICALLY FOCUSED RPO IS FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DELIVER “EXCELLENT” ROISurvey by Human Capital Institute for Futurestep to be Highlighted in December 10th Panel in Washington, DC and as a Report to be Released in January
This Week’s RPO Summit Promises to be Premier Destination for Companies Interested in RPOThe 2008 RPO Summit, developed in conjunction with the HROA, RPO Alliance and The RPO Buyers Group
Job Transition Workshop to Provide Useful Search Tips and Networking Opportunity Columbia Books & Information Services and Roll Call are hosting job transition workshop for government employees transitioning to the private sector on Dec. 16, 2008.
Vana Consulting Launches Industries First Workforce Social Networking and Collaboration New service will assist companies in harnessing social networking and collaboration tools to gain competitive advantage in today's global workforce.
New Paydynamics White Paper Examines Offhoreing/Nearshoring Trends For Recruiters Free Document Explains Pros & Cons, Cost Savings And Other Key Considerations In Choosing Outside Back office Services
Get Operations Under Control - COMPROSE Launches The Streamlined Business A faster, smarter way to streamline operations. In today's economy everyone is looking to streamline and get lean and mean. Having good systems and standards is essential. So, how do you systemize your business?
FOUR INDUSTRY LEADERS NEWLY ELECTED TO IHRIM BOARD OF DIRECTORSFour executives representing various areas within human resources and information management were newly elected as board members for the International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM). IHRIM is the leading professional association for knowledge, education and solutions supporting human capital management.
U.S. Workers Taking Steps To Lower Medical Costs, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds Significant Drop in Number of Employees Willing to Pay Higher Premiums to Keep Out-of-Pocket Costs Low
New Study from HCI and Cornerstone OnDemand Reveals Corporate Social Networking TrendsNew Study from HCI and Cornerstone OnDemand Reveals Corporate Social Networking Trends in Talent Management
Key findings and insight into best practices for corporate implementation of Web 2.0 applications to be unveiled during December 10 Webcast
Paybridge, LLC Partners with SaaS.com and Experiences a Quick ImplementationPaybridge, LLC Partners with SaaS.com and Experiences a Quick, Easy
Implementation Process at a Fair Price
SkillSoft Partners with Sun Microsystems to Deliver Sun-Authorized e-Learning CoursewareAgreement Allows SkillSoft to Sell Suite of Java and Solaris e-learning Courseware
Call for Presentations Issued for the HRshow 2009HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, recently announced theHRshow, and has now issued a call for presentations.
Virtualization & Cloud Computing Job Board Takes Market by StormVM People, the global Virtualization & Cloud Computing Job Board has experienced 100% growth since it's launch in October, accumulating a wealth of registered job seekers and some of the biggest industry players in the Virtualization and Cloud Computing industry including VMware.
Wage & Hour Master Class: The Advanced Interactive Workshop for Nevada Employers To help Nevada employers get a handle on payroll policy mistakes, attorneys with Holland & Hart will conduct a full-day seminar entitled Wage & Hour Master Class: The Advanced Interactive Workshop for Nevada Employers Thursday, December 11, at Harrah's.
The Adler Group and iCIMS Partner to Offer WebinarThe Adler Group and iCIMS to offer a complimentary one-hour webinar on finding new sourcing opportunities in a down economy.
employeescreenIQ Honored for Fourth Consecutive YearCleveland, Ohio-based employeescreenIQ was recently named a 2008 Weatherhead100 Award Winner as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio. At the Weatherhead100 Awards Dinner on December 8, 2008, local Cleveland TV personality Lee Jordan announced the rankings of the 100 companies receiving this prestigious award. employeescreenIQ was proud to be honored for the fourth consecutive year.
Lifeclinic International Official Press Room Sponsor for the Consumer Health World ConferenceLifeclinic International, Inc., the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of automated blood pressure monitors and health testing stations is the official Press Room Sponsor for the Consumer Health World Conference, December 7-10 at The Hyatt Regency Crystal City Arlington, Virginia.
Career Connection Network Enables Career Professionals to Choose from More than 60 Career Groups Career professionals can now network within specific career groups to advance their career using site tools, such as CareerRank™, and ensure they stand out as a leader in their field
Accountants Learn How To Minimize Client Liabilities With Last Minute Tax MovesPerquest, Inc., a national web based payroll company, is sponsoring a no-cost, CPE Webcast discussing valuable year-end tax saving options accountants can apply to their clients 2008 tax returns.
HR.com Announces Launch of HCM Investors Forum January 26-28, 2009 at the Green Valley Ranch ResortThe HCM Investors Forum is a two-day event that highlights the significant financial, economic, political, and technology trends impacting the Human Capital vertical space worldwide. The Forum will provide the opportunity to match growth company buyers with sellers, identify investment opportunities, and provide an opportunity for HR Executives to explore advisory roles, board positions, and beta opportunities for new products or services.
HR.com Announces Disney Institute Track at the 2009 Employers of Excellence National Conference Presented by the Disney Institute, this two-day track is entitled "Leading and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence in a Turbulent Economy" and will provide HR executives with a series of daylong workshops over two days that showcase how HR can positively impact the organizational culture.
All Nursing Schools Offers Continuing Education ResourcesAll Nursing Schools delves into nursing continuing education to provide both prospective nursing students and nurses looking to further their education an overview of continuing education career and school opportunities.
Natural Healers Researches Natural Health Careers to Make the Prospective Holistic Health Students' Despite the recent economic downturn, natural health degree careers and the alternative medicine industry are still experiencing a wellness boom, as holistic health fields demonstrate continued growth. Natural Healers, the Internet's top natural health career site and school directory, recently launched in-depth personal training, chiropractic, nutrition, Reiki and reflexology career resource centers to help prospective students interested in a holistic health career find their niche in these thriving specialties.
Computaught's Online Real Estate Salesperson and Broker Prelicense Courses Approved for New YorkNew York Department of State approves all three online real estate courses enabling New York schools and associations to expand educational services.
Jackson Healthcare Names Paul Foster D. Foster As Managing Director of Business DevelopmentCompany Positions Itself to Move Aggressively in Today’s Economic Climate.