Changes to Canada Immigration Rules AnnouncedOn November 28th, 2008, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney announced changes to the way Federal Skilled Worker applications will be processed. The changes are in immediate effect and retroactively apply to all Federal Skilled Worker applications submitted after February 27th, 2008.
Antioch University New England's Green MBA Program Recieves Top Rankings Against CompetitorsNet Impact's MBA student guide ranks Antioch University New England's Green MBA in the top five in multiple categories. Antioch New England's Green MBA ranked first out of sixty-three MBA programs in two categories.
Cornerstone Momentum Accelerates with New Global Clients, Strategic AlliancesNew Global Clients & Strategic Alliances Accelerate Cornerstone OnDemand’s Momentum
Addition of hundreds of thousands of new users, growth of sales channel further expand Cornerstone’s global footprint and strengthen its experience in key segments
Isle Of Man Recruitment Firm For Over 50s LaunchesMannin Recruitment To Serve Retired People In The Isle Of Man. More retired people want to go back work at some point following retirement according to employment and that's why Mannin Recruitment, the Isle of Man's only professional employment agency for over 50s, has been established.
Verifications, Inc. Announces New Social Security Number VerificationNew product verifies applicant’s provided name and SSN matches the Social Security Administration’s Master File.
US Fidelis Continues To Hire Workers Despite Slumping EconomySt. Louis area company, US Fidelis, has added more than 400 workers in the past two years and continues to recruit for full and part-time positions
Organizations Increasingly Turning to Online Outplacement Solutions Amid Global Job CutsOrganizations Increasingly Turning to Online Outplacement Solutions Amid Global Job Cuts. 81% of Employers Engage Help from External Outplacement Providers
The following release outlines recent outplacement industry trends we’ve noted over the past year, particularly a sharp increase in outplacement software usage.
Fresho.com Adapts As The Online Recruiting Market Heats UpTo help employers and job seekers find each other easier, Fresho.com becomes a job search engine with the functionality of a job board.
Media Logic Named 'One of the Best Places to Work' by The Business ReviewThe Business Review has named Media Logic one of the 30 "Best Places to Work" in New York's Capital Region for 2008. The award recognized Media Logic as a top mid-sized company that combines an excellent corporate culture with the most engaged employees. For more information about Media Logic please go to www.mlinc.com.
TempWorks Unveils New Generation of Paperless ProductsTempWorks Software, a Twin-Cities based provider of staffing and recruiting software, announced today the unveiling of major updates to its DocCenter and WebCenter products. DocCenter allows applicants to electronically complete and sign documents at a kiosk, shortening the on-boarding process, eliminating paper, and saving recruiters valuable time. New WebCenter features will allow electronic access to W2's, saving WebCenter users' several dollars per employee on year-end expenses.
Survive The Credit Crunch With Sales Training InternationalWith the credit crunch starting to bite and firms starting to feel the pinch, research has shown that companies which take the time to invest in skills are two-and-a-half times more likely to survive.
Business Leaders Place More Importance on Workforce Planning than HR Does, Study RevealsResearch hinting at “severe disconnect” between business and HR to be revealed in Human Capital Institute web presentation on December 6, 12PM ET.
Holiday Season E-learners Reflect Spirit of Down but Not Out During a holiday season rocked by economic uncertainty, the ho-ho-ho's are drowning in a sea of shrinking wallets, rising unemployment rates and growing fears about the economy. But this is America; and Americans are too resilient to allow unanticipated interruptions in their lives to dictate the end of this holiday tale. Instead, they are returning to school.
Resume Writing Firm Guarantees Employment for Those Who Purchase Their ServicesResume writing service discusses their unique offer: Purchase a resume and BE hired/employed within 60 days or they'll refund your money and pay you $50.
Leadership and the Sexes: Using Gender Science to Create Success in Business - 600 Word ReviewIn Leadership and the Sexes, Michael Gurian and Barbara Annis use brain-based science and five "GenderTools" to enhance readers’ gender intelligence and authentic leadership skills. Find out more. Read this review.
Leadership and the Sexes: Using Gender Science to Create Success in Business - 300 Word ReviewIn Leadership and the Sexes, Michael Gurian and Barbara Annis use brain-based science and five "GenderTools" to enhance readers’ gender intelligence and authentic leadership skills. Find out more. Read this review.
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Managing Workforce Change with Personnel Action Notices (PAN) and BPMManaging personnel change is possible with the technology known as BPM, or Business Process Management, but caveats exist for human resources managers. In this article, author Chuck Ros explores how BPM is utilized in the PAN product to automate and perfect a paperless workforce change environment.
Will Employee Engagement Be Hijacked or Reengineered?Is the OD field about to lose control of another influential idea? Is “employee engagement” about to be hijacked? Paul M. Mastrangelo shares some answers.
Mastery Needed Now….More Than EverDo your workers know the definition of mastery? Have they mastered their fields? Caela Farren explains the need for mastery in an organization.
Use Metrics for Balanced Scorecard SuccessA balance scorecard showing how IT reaches its metric goals helps align IT with the organization. Info Tech shares more.
Help Your Bottom Line by Retaining Hourly WorkersIn a time when we’re all watching our bottom line, is your company doing everything it can to help ensure that current employees remain onboard? Shawn Boyer investigates.
The Employment Application: More Than a Formality Bad hires can result in employee turnover, low production, workplace disruption, abuse of benefits and create legal risks. Now, more than ever, wise hires are needed.
In Praise Of FailureEileen McDargh shares the wisdom of what can and should be learned from our failures and mistakes as she urges us to move forward focusing on creating something stronger and more lasting.
How do I Deal With a Disabled Worker's Attendance Problems?How easy it for employers to terminate a disabled employee who has attendance problems? It's not easy. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares some answers.
Obama Presidential Election Victory Could Lead To Dramatic Increase in Unionization of Employers It looks likely that the Employee Free Choice Act will be enacted, in one form or another, in 2009 in the United States. Employers need to begin now to prepare. That process starts with understanding the dangers of the law, but it also entails in-depth management analysis of employment practices and strategies as well as immediate auditing of the risk of potential unionization. Littler Mendelson shares this report.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Leaving so soon?Just started a new job, but your ideal job now has an opening? What do you do? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Vast Majority of Employees Losing Sleep Over Financial WorriesThe current economic turmoil is weighing heavily on the psyche of the U.S. workforce. Com Psych shares more of their study.
Employees Want to Improve their Health and Want Employer HelpStresses from work, finances, and work/life balance are preventing healthier lifestyles finds the National Business Group on Health.
Living in the Leadership Gray ZoneAmbiguity is nothing to fear for leaders. Jim Clemmer shares his advice.
The Hard Realities of ManagingLess time. More concerns. Financial dilemmas. Managing is not easy. Bruce Tulgan explains.
Ten Recession-Proof JobsIs there such a thing as a recession-proof job? Joe Kilmartin shares some answers.
California State University to Offer Moodle through Moodlerooms Largest system of public higher education provides choice in online learning services
Payroll Provider Creates Industry First With Bilingual Tool for Spanish Speaking Workforce Perquest, a national payroll company, develops a new bilingual tool for United States Spanish speaking workforce.
HRsmart Partners with Oxus; Launches Talent Management Solutions in China HRsmart, a leading global provider of talent management software solutions, announced today it has selected Oxus, a recruitment and candidate management company headquartered in Beijing, to launch its technology in China. Oxus will be implementing and supporting HRsmart¹s talent management applications in the Chinese market.
Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Named to 'Hot List' of Screening Industry FrontrunnersEBI's Brand of Award Winning Screening Solutions Recognized by Workforce Management Magazine as a Premier Provider
2009 Cvent User Conference to Take Place April 29- May 1Cvent opens registration for 2009 Cvent User Conference
Ceridian LifeWorks named a finalist in URAC’s Best Practices in Health Care Consumer Empowerment Ceridian LifeWorks will be among distinguished award winners at Best Practices Conference & Exhibit, April 1-2, 2009.
Toyota Motor Europe And Certpoint Systems Win Coveted Silver Award For The 'Best E-Learning Project Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and CERTPOINT Systems™, a leading global provider of corporate training software and solutions have been awarded the prestigious Silver Award in the “Best e-Learning project in securing widespread adoption” category by e-Learning Age. The ceremony took place at the Park Lane Hotel in London on 6th November 2008.
BodyLogicMD Opens Bioidentical Hormone Therapy Location in ChicagoBodyLogicMD is pleased to announce the opening of its newest bioidentical hormone therapy office in Chicago, Illinois. This BodyLogicMD location, owned by Dr. Joseph Mazzei, will focus its practice on anti-aging medicine, fitness, nutrition, and bioidentical hormone therapy.
Compdata Surveys Introduces Not-For-Profit SurveyThe Compensation Data Not-For-Profit survey will cover comprehensive pay and benefit information, along with salary data for more than 100 industry-specific job titles.
Time Out or Game On -- A Strategic Look at Dealing with Tough Economic TimesIn response to client requests for information on how business leadership and employees can deal with the current economic challenges, recruitment outsourcing firm Quintegra Resourcing publishes a new opinion paper written by Tailwind Consulting that describes - A strategic look at how to engage your employees in your evolving business strategy. The initial paper in the series, Time Out or Game On!, was published in November, 2008.
SetFocus Ranks Among the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in New JerseyTop Employers Ltd, a recruitment media firm, today announced the release of a telling survey conducted to assess the career choice trends of Oxbridge students looking for UK graduate jobs.
HSA Resources Releases Employer Guide to HSAsHSA Resources, a leading provider of Health Savings Accounts, announces the release of its HSA Employer Guide: An Introduction to Health Savings Accounts for Employers. The twenty-four page guide provides employers with in-depth yet easy to read explanations of the top HSA questions employers face.
Big Companies = Happier Employees, Study IndicatesEmployees at larger companies are generally happier about their jobs than those at smaller organizations, according to a recent study.
TelcoBridges Names Danny Paul Blouin Vice President of Marketing20 Year Industry Veteran Brings Extensive Experience from North American Service Providers to TelcoBridges.
LeaderZones.com Launches New Guest Speaker SectionLeadership and management content site builds a strong community of leaders
FTM On Demand Monthly Lease Program Announced by Eaagle Software Eaagle Software announced the launch of FTM On Demand, a new monthly lease program for project-based users with time-limited text mining needs.
Business Leaders Place More Importance on Workforce Planning than HR Does, Study RevealsResearch hinting at “severe disconnect” between business and HR to be revealed in Human Capital Institute web presentation on December 6, 12PM ET.
Lt. Col. Weinstein, New Book: Universal Health Care Will Not Work UnlessUniversal health care will not work unless personal accountability is an integral part. Col. Weinstein, author, professional speaker and beach boot camp instructor, just released his new book, Change Made Easy - Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is a guide to healthy living without all the hype and product promotions. It is designed for corporate wellness programs, youth programs, health and fitness professionals and people who have always or never exercised. It is designed to make health insurance of any kind of secondary concern.
Criminal Justice Career Guide Launches on All Criminal Justice SchoolsAll Criminal Justice Schools (http://www.AllCriminalJusticeSchools.com) has launched a Criminal Justice Career Guide for people thinking about work in the field of criminal justice.
Canadian Students Can Attend Colleges in their BathrobesCanadian Students can get a degree or certification without ever visiting a campus. They attend their choice of online colleges by studying at home, and with the Internet, complete coursework.
Vana Consulting Launches New HR and Talent Management ConsultancyRevolutionizes HR and Talent Strategy and Technology Consulting for the On-Demand World
Attracting Expats to AsiaExecutives worldwide are favoring developing countries over more mature economies including the United States and Japan. Michael Bekins shares more.
Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) Leverages Resources of HRhomeThe Northern California Human Resources Association (NCHRA) has announced a key partnership with HRhome today, expanding the solutions for their members.
Arbita Funds 500 Micro-Loans through Kiva.orgProgram Provides Capital to Entrepreneurs in the Developing World
Economic Downturn, Layoffs Can Spark Entrepreneurial SpiritEconomic Downturn, Layoffs Can Spark Entrepreneurial Spirit: Social Media Marketing Workshop to Teach Businesses Ways to Increase Visibility and Revenue
To help new entrepreneurs, established business owners and individuals concerned about layoffs or future employment issues and business owners struggling to get visibility and online traffic, two experts in social media/marketing and training will present a three-hour webinar on Social Media Marketing for Business from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008. The webinar will focus on teaching businesses and individuals to establish and be noticed with an online presence.
BenefitMall and HealthSmart Join Forces to Offer New Self-Funded Benefit SolutionBenefitMall has entered into a strategic marketing agreement with HealthSmart Benefit Solutions. Beginning December 1, 2008, HealthSmart will become BenefitMall's integrated self-funded solution for employer groups with 50 or more enrolled employees.
Keynote Presenters Announced for Employers of Excellence National Conference 2009Announcement of Keynotes for the HR.com Employers of Excellence National Conference 2009.
Clutch Group Appoints Three Key Leaders To Worldwide Team Clutch Group, a global provider of legal support solutions, has appointed Shanker Narayan as Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Titus as Vice President of Business Development & Marketing, and Gregory Brake as Vice President of Business Development.
All Education Schools Adds ESL to Their Educational Arsenal All Star Directories unveils a new resource center on their premier education website, www.AllEducationSchools.com; good news for those interested in teaching English as a second language.
Information Technology Management Resource Guide Launches on All Computer SchoolsIn response to the growing demand for highly qualified information technology managers, All Computer Schools (http://www.all-computer-schools.com) has released an online IT Management Resource Center featuring career and education information about the growing field of IT Leadership.
Globoforce Sponsors and Presents at The Conference Board's SR Human Resources Executive ConferenceGloboforce and Symantec Present 'Quantifiable Culture Change: Realizing Engagement Through Global Strategic Recognition'
IIMA Adopts Mastering the Economic Crisis SimulationTycoon Systems announces the launch of it's Mastering the Economic Crisis business simulation game. The Mastering the Economic Crisis simulation was extensively tested by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) at the occasion of IIMA's annual global MBA student competition. IIMA has used Tycoon Systems' business simulations for their global business school challenge the 3rd year in a row and reveals that the Mastering the Economic Crisis simulation was much appreciated by the participating MBA students.
Melissa Murer Corrigan Receives Prestigious NOCA Leadership AwardThe Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's (PTCB) Executive Director and CEO, Melissa Murer Corrigan, RPh, has received the 2008 Certification Industry Leadership Award, the highest annual honor given by the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA). The award recognizes Ms. Murer Corrigan's innovative leadership in developing, implementing, and researching programs or practices for the field of certification and licensure.
Globoforce Sponsors and Presents at The Conference Board’s SR Human Resources Executive ConferenceGloboforce and Symantec Present ‘Quantifiable Culture Change:
Realizing Engagement Through Global Strategic Recognition’
Workforce Management Solution Provides Additional Benefits and UserOmni Resource, Inc. Forms Strategic Partnership with SaaS.com to Satisfy
Client Needs
HR.com offers award-winning legal, compliance resources & experts to their over 180,000 US membersHR.com and HR & Benefits Essential today announced that they have entered into an agreement that will allow HR.com premier members free access to HR & Benefits Essentials’ award-winning human resources and benefits library.
Taleo and Thomas International expand relationship with integrated Recruiting & Employee AssessmentsTaleo and Thomas International expand relationship with integrated Recruiting and Employee Assessment Solution directed at Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises (SEM)
HR Services Inc. Employee Zachrich Receives Usability CertificationHR Services Inc, provider of applicant tracking software, is proud to announce that Melisa Zachrich, Product Usability Manager for the myStaffingPro product line, has received certification in the Human Factors International Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) program.
Setting and Cascading Goals for Increased EffectivenessDoes your company go through the motions to create a strategic organization? Jim Clemmer shares his views.
Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life - 600 Word ReviewLeadership from the Inside Out was a breakthrough bestseller when it was first released in 1998. It connected personal growth and leadership effectiveness. Since then, the book has been integrated into the curricula of more than 100 universities, and its concepts have influenced numerous leadership programs. The revised and expanded second edition offers impressive new case studies, tools and practices. Find out more. Read this review!
Leadership from the Inside Out: Becoming a Leader for Life - 300 Word ReviewLeadership from the Inside Out was a breakthrough bestseller when it was first released in 1998. It connected personal growth and leadership effectiveness. Since then, the book has been integrated into the curricula of more than 100 universities, and its concepts have influenced numerous leadership programs. The revised and expanded second edition offers impressive new case studies, tools and practices. Find out more. Read this review!
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Dim Outlook for Average Hedge Funds as Investment Landscape Evolves, According to Watson Wyatt Many hedge funds will be forced to close and there will be significant consolidation among the remaining, due to current market conditions and unprecedented changes to the regulatory landscape, according to Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
CSIdentity, TelecomCareers partner to improve background screening checksAustin, Texas-based companies offer HR managers comprehensive solution
Dayak Gives Professional Recruiters Access to Open Job Orders When they Need it the MostOnline Recruiting Marketplace Brings Unprecedented Functionality and Ease of Use to Recruiters with New Website Launch
Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) Announces Recruiting Solutions for Winter 2008 / 2009 Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) Announces Recruiting Solutions for Winter 2008 / 2009 Including Contingency Hiring Events
Host cities for employers include Atlanta, Ga.; Austin, Texas; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago, Ill. Norfolk, Va.; Phoenix, Ariz.; San Diego, Calif.; and Seattle, Wash.
LawLogix Announces Guardian Electronic I-9 and E-Verify Software as the Most Effective SolutionLawLogix is one of the few Department of Homeland Security (DHS) federally approved E-Verify Web Services Designated Agent, which means their Guardian system can save organizations significant time and money in complying with federal (i.e., Executive Order 12989) and state laws which require mandatory participation in E-Verify.
Overweight? Lose the Chair and Lose the Pounds Exercising but still not losing weight? Employees may just be sitting on the problem.
Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Recognized for its Support of Everybody Wins! Metro Boston Boston Recruiting Firm Hollister, Inc. Receives 2008 Stevie Award For Women In Business For The Community Involvement Program Of The Year
HR Leaders Express Uncertainty about Extent of Economic Impact on 2009 Talent and IT InvestmentsIHRIM Survey Finds Most Still Evaluating Economy While corporate layoffs and budget cutbacks plague today’s news, many human resources (HR) leaders are hesitant to make drastic changes to their talent or information technology (IT) investments until they can get a better sense of where the economy is headed, according to a recent survey conducted by the International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM).
iCIMS Named Winner of HRchitect Beauty ContestSaaS Provider Chosen as Top Vendor of Talent Acquisition Systems
Broadmoor Staff Gives A Gift That Keeps On Giving60 Children's Bikes Built for Needy Colorado Springs Families
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MG Assessments Announces Partnership with PerformWare LearningMG Assesments announces strategic partnership with a leading management and leadership development company.
HSA Resources Releases Employer Guide to HSAsHSA Resources, a leading provider of Health Savings Accounts, announces the release of its HSA Employer Guide: An Introduction to Health Savings Accounts for Employers. The twenty-four page guide provides employers with in-depth yet easy to read explanations of the top HSA questions employers face.
ALTRES HR Releases "HR Secrets for Hawaii Employers" ALTRES HR, the premier provider of human resource services in Hawaii since 1969, offers a white paper that features HR insider secrets and tips that are especially valuable during this challenging economy. The white paper, HR Secrets for Hawaii Employers, is available to download for free at www.altresHR.com.
The 2008 Wasting Time at Work Survey The recent survey reveals a record number of people waste time at work. Joe Kilmartin shares the results.
Ways For Workers And Businesses to Save Money by Cutting Gas and Energy UseYour employees are probably feeling the pinch, and in many workplaces, talk has already turned to winter survival and energy costs if heating oil, natural gas, and electricity are as expensive as it looks like they will be. You'd like to help, but businesses are feeling the pinch, too. What do you do? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares some answers.
The Economy’s Impact on Executive Searches in The Financial Services MarketThe fall of the economy is having a drastic impact on several areas including the financial services practice area. Pete Deragon investigates.
Online Job Demand Unchanged in OctoberThe overall job demand went essentially unchanged in October, while new ads decreased. The Conference Board shares more of its findings.
New Administration Not Likely to Change Immigration Enforcement StrategyThe Obama Administration cannot afford to be “soft” on enforcement policy. The number of enforcement personnel doubled during the last Administration, and those resources will not be easily diverted to other tasks. As a result, immigration enforcement is here to stay. Littler Mendelson reports.
Got Stress? Managing in Tough TimesThere is a financial crisis. The investors are nervous. The economy is fragile. All of these statements do more than describe the current financial conditions, they create stress. Patricia Wheeler shares tips on how to manage the tough times.
9 Ways to Leverage Your Company's GrapevineHow do you get your employees to spread the word about something you want them to talk about? Paul Facella shares his tips.
Nepotism and its Dangers in the WorkplaceHiring relatives is widely practiced in many companies across the country. It may seem natural to hire who you know, but there are dangers involved. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.
Language Can Shape the Outcome of a NegotiationDo you know how to speak so your employees will co-operate? Dianna Booher has tips on taming the tongue during negotiations.
IHRIM Survey Finds Most Still Evaluating EconomyHuman Resources Leaders Express Uncertainty about
Extent of Economic Impact on 2009 Talent and IT Investments
People-based Business Intelligence: From HR Efficiency to Business Trend AnalysisA practical guide to delivering meaningful people-based information.