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Taleo Extends Agreement with eQuest to Provide Ongoing Global Job Posting Support
Taleo Extends Agreement with eQuest to Provide Ongoing Global Job Posting Support and Expanded Job Board Management Services

Workscape Names New Vice President of Development
Strategic Addition to Support Robust Development Objectives

New Survey Indicates that College Bound Teens Will be Particularly Hard Hit by Economic Crisis
Results from a survey by ApplyWise.com and Next Step Magazine show economic downturn is impacting college admissions process as families report cutting discretionary spending, searching for less expensive colleges and seeking more financial aid.

Linda Chavez to Keynote Fall Journalism Conference in Kansas City
Linda Chavez and other journalists will speak at the daylong Fall Journalism Conference of the World Journalism Institute, held in Kansas City, on October 29, 2008. The conference is for journalists and college journalists who are Christian.

VidEngage.com Announces the World's First Video-Integrated Social Network
VidEngage is the first social network to offer 5 different video-based vertical products to members, such as Secure Video Resumes, Online Video Dating, Video Conferencing, Video Mail, Video Blogs (vlogs) and more in a single web destination.

Bestselling Business Authors Offer 7 Tips to Up Your Game in a Down Economy
Dr. Kevin and Dr. Jackie Freiberg, bestselling business authors and leadership experts, give business leaders tips on leading like Game Changers to drive business up in a down economy.

CNN'S Jonathan Klein and Shelly Lazarus of Ogilvy & Mather to Keynote ad:tech New York 2008
Web Video Pioneer and CNN/U.S. President Jonathan Klein Will Deliver Opening Keynote Address at Annual Event; Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide Chairman & CEO Shelly Lazarus to Headline Day

The Hackett Group Expands in Asia-Pacific Region
Newly-Hired Practice Leader to Serve Australia, Singapore & New Zealand; Alliance with LNH, Inc. Will Drive South Korean Efforts

Cornerstone Introduces Talent Management 2.0 With New Social Networking Platform
Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces Talent Management 2.0 with New Social Networking Platform Cornerstone Connect™ provides global enterprises and SMBs with on-demand workplace collaboration tools including communities, user profiles, blogs, wikis and more

Global Manufacturer Improves Human Resources with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro®
Global Manufacturer Improves Human Resources with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro® Delivered through SaaS

Gold Standard Awards Presented at Annual TEDS User Conference
A highlight of the 2008 TEDS User Conference held last week in Kingsport, Tennessee was the presentation of TEDS Gold Standard Awards to two world-class companies: Eastman Chemical Company, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee and Nortel, with world headquarters in Toronto, Ontario.

CyberShift Names Jon-Marc Patton to Newly Created Position of Vice President Channel Support
Industry Veteran Promoted to Expand CyberShift’s Initiatives in Target Markets

OrlandoJobs.com Holiday Hiring Career Fair Begins October 15th-December
Employers need additional workforce for the holiday season in Orlando and Central Florida. OrlandoJobs.com will host an online Holiday Hiring Career Fair to connect employers and Jobseekers virtually.

Halogen Shares Customer Success and New Research at Leading Healthcare HR Event
Rockford Health System to Discuss Strategic Alignment of Workforce; New Halogen Paper Links Employee Satisfaction and Patient Safety

Human Resource Outsourcing Industry Expert, Dianna Sheppard of Advantec, Moves into Leadership Roles
Human Resource Outsourcing Industry Expert, Dianna Sheppard of Advantec, Moves into Leadership Roles with National Trade Group and Thunderbird School of Global Management Dianna Sheppard, CEO of Advantec, will serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) in 2009 and 2010. Ms. Sheppard was also named to Thunderbird School of Global Council.

New Software Module Revolutionizes and Transforms Compensation Planning and Management
TEDS®, Inc., originator of the fully integrated enterprise-wide Talent Management solution, announced today the release of the newest module in their comprehensive suite of Talent Management tools.

Hilti North America receives Gold Contact Center Employer of Choice® certification award
CCEOC Inc. announced today that the Hilti Customer Service Contact Center operation has achieved the prestigious Gold level Contact Center Employer of Choice® (CCEOC) designation. More than 240 employees from two sites located in Tulsa, Okla., and Mississauga, Ontario, participated in the certification assessment.

New "Plus of Us" System Simplifies Employers’ Diversity Training
M. Lee Smith Publishers LLC, in conjunction with Corporate Educational Services L.L.C., announces the release of "The Plus of Us," a new DVD-based diversity training system for supervisors and employees. It helps public and private sector employers eliminate the behaviors that often lead to claims of workplace harassment, discrimination, and miscommunication.

Emportal Welcomes Five More Enterprise Clients
Emportal Welcomes Five More Enterprise Clients; Company Well Positioned to Drive Continued Growth as Definition of the Workforce Evolves Diverse Customer Base Reflects Versatility of Emportal HRMS

Financial Crisis Recasts Debate on Pensions Versus 401(k)s
Pressures mount on sponsors of both types of plans

TalentFusion Expands Government Practice Adding Several New Clients
Many Companies Benefit From Using The TalentFusion Outsourcing Methodologies

BEST PRACTICES IN EMPLOYER BRANDING, SOCIAL NETWORKING & RECRUITING IN CHINA
BEST PRACTICES IN EMPLOYER BRANDING, SOCIAL NETWORKING & RECRUITING IN CHINA HIGHLIGHT ANNUAL HODES GLOBAL NETWORK MEETING Monster Chairman and CEO Sal Iannuzzi Attends as Guest Speaker

SEATONCORP REPORTS 6% TOP LINE ORGANIC GROWTH IN Q3; New Client Signings Drive Growth
SeatonCorp, a Chicago-based staffing and recruiting firm, reported 6% year-over-year organic revenue growth in Q3 for two of its core businesses – PeopleScout and Staff Management. Q3 also marked the second quarter in a row where PeopleScout achieved significant sequential quarter-over-quarter growth.

Wyndham Worldwide Launches Women On Their Way Program for Associates
Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE:WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has expanded the innovative Women on Their Way program to include career development, leadership training, work/life balance seminars, mentoring and networking for Company associates.

Recent Study by Workscape Underscores the Growing Importance of Succession Planning
Savvy Organizations Beginning to Rely on Technology to Unleash Succession Planning’s Full Potential

Carvin Wilson Software, LLC Pulls Ahead of Staffing Competitors Through SaaS.com Partnership
WebApps, Inc. a.k.a. SaaS.com (www.SaaS.com), a leading provider of Software as a Service (SaaS) with a major push in Workforce Management Solutions, recently formed a partnership with Carvin Wilson Software, LLC, a software and consulting services organization that focuses on the industrial staffing industry.

Global Inflation Tops Concerns Among U.S. Multinationals
Multinationals Planning to Increase Offshoring in Response to Global Uncertainties, Watson Wyatt Finds

SmartPost Adds Dozens of New Niche Sites To Support Successful Recruiting Strategies
Largest eMedia library in the industry continues to feed specialized talent pools

TalentDrive and eQuest Partner to Deliver Most Advanced Online Recruitment Marketing Tool
TalentDrive and eQuest Partner to Deliver Most Advanced Online Recruitment Marketing Tool in the Industry Proactive Candidate Campaigns Can Be Launched Through eQuest

Stephen Kessler has joined Buck Consultants
Stephen Kessler has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Los Angeles office. He will lead Buck's U.S. Sales team.

Engagement Is Not Enough: You Need Passionate Employees to Achieve Your Dream - 600 Word Review
Engagement Is Not Enough details the steps companies must take to engage with their employees and inspire passionate team participation. Managers of teams large and small will learn how to create a team composed of committed employees who understand the meaningfulness of what they do and how their roles contributes to their company’s success. Find out more. Read this review.

Engagement Is Not Enough: You Need Passionate Employees to Achieve Your Dream - 300 Word Review
Engagement Is Not Enough details the steps companies must take to engage with their employees and inspire passionate team participation. Managers of teams large and small will learn how to create a team composed of committed employees who understand the meaningfulness of what they do and how their roles contributes to their company’s success. Find out more. Read this review.

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Locals Preferred Over Expatriates in China
Companies in China are finding that local talent is a better match than expatriates. Pacific Bridge shares more.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Suggests Larger Job Losses to Follow
More job losses are on the horizon, suggests The Conference Board Employment Trends Index.

Effective Employment Reference Policies
Does your company have a policy on providing references for current or former employees? You may want to consider one. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.

Lift VS. Drag – A Business Leader’s Perspective
If leaders want to soar, they must minimize the drag. Waldo Waldman explains.

A Seven Step ‘Resiliency Strategy For Difficult Economic Times’ Keeps Employees Motivated
Employees preoccupied with their financial future are less likely to be engaged and productive. Sirota Survey Intelligence says companies need to create a resiliency strategy for challenging financial times.

EU's Highest Court Rules Speech Constitutes Employment Discrimination
EU's highest court rules that speech constitutes prohibited discrimination even without proof of tangible injury to any actual or prospective employees. Littler Mendelson shares more.

Phony Is as Phony Speaks
Richard Cavalier walks through the grammar of the workforce.

Nearly Half of Workers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
CareerBuilder.com survey finds that 25 percent of workers are saving nothing each month.

I'm Sick — So Take Care of Me
A cough here, a sniffle there. . . and that's just at work. Recent articles have pointed to the fact that cutbacks in sick pay have forced unhealthy employees to come into work. Don Phin explains more.

Make Your Resume Stand Out
Writing a resume that is an attention grabber is extremely important if you're searching for a job during these challenging economic times. Robin Ryan shares tips on how to position yourself at the top of the pile.

Earth, Air, Fire and Water: The Elemental Nature of Sustainable Careers
60 and burnt out, that's what some employees are finding is the reality in today's workforce. Caela Farren and Karen Newman share suggestions on how to re-energize the workforce.

Advantage Michigan - Redefining HR for the 21st Century
In many companies, the human resource field has split, as traditional transactional and administrative HR functions -- payroll, benefits, training, etc. -- have been outsourced, reengineered, and automated, leaving HR professionals with more strategic responsibilities and roles. Recognizing this seismic shift, and informed by insights gained from the Ross School of Business Human Resource Competency Study with a global database of 40,000 HR professionals (the world's largest), Michigan's Strategic Human Resource Leadership programs are actively defining the future of HR.

Human Resource Outsourcing Industry Expert, Dianna Sheppard of Advantec Moves into Leadership Roles
Dianna Sheppard, CEO of Advantec, will serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) in 2009 and 2010. Ms. Sheppard was also named to Thunderbird School of Global Council.

UMass Amherst Alumni, Staff, Students Focus on Future of Financial Aid and Job Security
Two recent polls conducted by the University of Massachusetts Amherst Alumni Association reveal concerns of students and staff.

APS – SmartSearch adds new SmartMatch Automatic Skills Search Feature
Top-rated talent acquisition system now automatically identifies qualified candidates when users enter or edit a job in the database

PULSE Shortlisted For Prestigious Recruitment Industry Award
PULSE, a leading provider of healthcare recruitment solutions, has been shortlisted in the prestigious National Online Recruitment Awards (NORA).

The RightThing Continues Drive Completes Strong Q3
The RightThing, leader in customized recruitment leadership, training and outsourcing continues to show strong results in 2008 securing new deals with Ikaria, Acosta, Takeda, Praxair, Kronos, Roxanne, ABB, Siemens Candida and others.

National Society for Hispanic Professionals Holds Final 2008 Diversity Job Fair in San Jose
NSHP’s Nationwide Diversity Job Fair Series, sponsored by diversity job board LatPro.com, will visit the San Jose Doubletree Hotel on November 6 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Strong Global Growth for Workplace Wellness Programs Revealed by Buck Consultants Survey
Workplace wellness strategies are rapidly growing in popularity outside of North America – almost doubling in the past year – to a point where 40 percent of employers surveyed in Europe, Asia and Africa now offer these programs, a global survey released today indicates.

Emportal to Demonstrate its Unique Approach to Human Resource Management at Upcoming HR Technology


Chameleon-i, software has just announced the completion and launch of its new website
Chameleon-i, the UK's fastest growing on-demand and SaaS (Software as a Service) recruitment software has just announced the completion and launch of its new website.

Technology Leader Atrenta Selects Halogen Talent Management Software
Award-Winning Solution Chosen to Drive Goal Alignment and Employee Engagement for San Jose based Tech Firm

Eaagle to Exhibit at the 2008 HR Technology Conference and Exposition
Eaagle Software to provide demonstrations of Full Text Mapper (FTM) at the 2008 HR Technology Conference. Demonstrations will show how FTM can be used by Human Resources professionals to read, analyze, and map unstructured data.

Human Capital Institute Selects TAPFIN to Collaborate on "Integrated Resource Fulfillment" Research
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, has announced a partnership with TAPFIN Process Solutions, a division of COMSYS (CITP) to develop a new online research practice area and major survey research focused on Integrated Resource Fulfillment.

TempWorks Software Launches Intellectual Property Suit Against Software Vendor Avionté
TempWorks Software, a provider of staffing software and business service solutions for the staffing and human resource industries, today announced the initiation of an intellectual property lawsuit against competitor Avionté, LLC.

AspireHR Named to Dallas 100
AspireHR, Inc., the largest SAP HCM implementation partner in the U.S., has been named to the Dallas 100™. The Dallas 100™ recognizes the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in the Dallas Metroplex.

American Public University System Expands Assessment Program
Dr. Jennifer Stephens Takes Helm as Dean of Assessment

Carvechi Announces New Web 2.0 & Social Networking Website Enrollment Now Available for Job Seekers
Carvechi Announces New Web 2.0 & Social Networking Website Enrollment Now Available for Job Seekers and Employers in IT, Accounting and Financial Services

ALL Care Dental Plan Announces Expansion to New Key States
Thousands of dental patients will now be able to cut their dental bill in half with the ALL Care Card

Online MBA Survey by GetEducated.com Reveals Most Distance MBAs Require No GMAT or GRE
GetEducated.com's National Survey of Online MBAs has revealed that the majority of Regionally Accredited Online Business Schools - more than 70% - have abolished the GRE or GMAT for MBA admission.

Homeloan Management Limited Selects Cornerstone OnDemand for Employee Learning and Development
The UK's leading provider of outsourced third party mortgage administration services has chosen Cornerstone Learning for 2,250 users

Answering our Call to Adventure in Searching for Purpose and Meaning
What is our purpose? Do you feel like what you do really has meaning? Jim Clemmer takes a look beneath the surface.

iCIMS to Hold 2008 Customer Advisory Council Meeting
The Software-as-a-Service Company gears up for its annual User Conference, which will integrate Web 2.0 Themes with a Forum Dedicated to Client Feedback and Ideas

CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average
Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience.

Leaders Need Passionate Teams, Especially in Tough Times
Difficult times call for difficult measures. As Jacqueline Throop-Robinson explains, leaders need to bring Passion back to the workplace.

New CCA White Paper: Amid Economic Meltdown, Who’s Taking Care of HR?
Human capital consulting and EAP firm offers planning, risk reduction and interpersonal management tips for HR professionals dealing with mass layoffs, mergers and buyouts

Leading Your Workforce During an Economic Crisis
The falling economy has sent the workforce on an emotional roller coaster. How do leaders manage their employees effectively in a crisis? Greg Smith shares his suggestions.

Most HR Buyers Turn to Internet First When Seeking Products and Services,Says New HRmarketer.com
Latest trend report covers increased use of Internet, Web 2.0 and social networking technologies

Direct Marketing Industry Cutting Back Sharply On Hiring Plans
Direct marketing employment survey results for Fourth Quarter, 2008.

iQor CEO Vikas Kapoor Launches Groundbreaking Technology at Meeting with President Arroyo
Proprietary "Virtual" Call Center will Allow Agents to Work from Home

KPA Acquires Exclusive Rights to HotlinkHR's Online Compliance System for the Transportation Market
KPA, the only national provider of environmental, health and safety (EHS) compliance services to the transportation market, has acquired exclusive sales and service rights to HotlinkHR's online human resources compliance system for that industry.

nowHIRE.com Releases White Paper on the Benefits of Going Paperless, Going Green
Applicant tracking system vendor shares recruiting best practices to sustain the environment and a competitive advantage by going paperless

Workscape Upgrades Industry Leading SaaS Talent Management Suite
Year-round Compensation Planning and Performance Management Solutions Give Companies Tools to Recognize and Retain Top Talent

Workscape Upgrades Industry Leading SaaS Talent Management Suite
Year-round Compensation Planning and Performance Management Solutions Give Companies Tools to Recognize and Retain Top Talent

Workscape Announces New Outsourced Benefits Administration Solution
Workscape Announces New Outsourced Benefits Administration Solution Designed “Expressly” for Companies with 1,000 to 5,000 Employees Using Workscape’s SaaS-based OBA Express, Employers Can Increase Employee Awareness, Improve Participation and Reduce Overall Healthcare Spending

Cytiva to Unveil New Products at HR Technology Conference
Cytiva to Unveil New Enterprise Performance Management System and New Stand Alone Employee Onboarding Portal at HR Technology Conference New Releases Strengthen Cytiva’s Sonic Line of Talent Management Software Offerings

Taleo to Sponsor Human Capital Institute 'Human Capital at the Helm' Innovation Tour in Minneapolis
Taleo to Sponsor Human Capital Institute 'Human Capital at the Helm' Innovation Tour in Minneapolis and Toronto

Pinnacle Actuarial and Watson Wyatt Team on Predictive Analytics Software in North America
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, a leading national property-casualty actuarial firm, and Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm, today announced their intention to partner to provide technical, training and sales support in North America for Pretium, Watson Wyatt’s predictive analytics software. In addition, Pinnacle will provide consulting services in the area of property and casualty insurance.

Insurance Providers Achieve Business Goals with UltiPro(R) for Human Capital Management
Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that three of its customers in the insurance industry, ACUITY, Oklahoma Farm Bureau, and FCCI Services, are experiencing business value with UltiPro’s human capital management functionality, including vastly improved reporting, improved productivity with employee self-service, and streamlined recruitment.

Global Manufacturing Company to Develop Workforce Using Cornerstone OnDemand
Barry-Wehmiller to Use Cornerstone OnDemand for Growing and Developing its Workforce Global manufacturing and services company to deploy Cornerstone’s SaaS-based integrated learning and performance solutions to its 5,200 team members worldwide

HRchitect Serves Up Webinars Directed At Vurv Customers and the Changing Talent Acquisition Systems
HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced today that they will conduct a series of FREE webinars focused on helping Vurv customers determine the best course of action to take since the acquisition of Vurv by Taleo.

HRmarketer Trends Survey: HR Buyers Turn to Internet First
Most HR Buyers Turn to Internet First When Seeking Products and Services, Says New HRmarketer.com Survey Latest trend report covers increased use of Internet, Web 2.0 and social networking technologies

10th Anniversary Gifts From Panoramic Feedback
The world's first on-line 360-degree feedback system, Panoramic Feedback, celebrated 10 years of human resources leadership by giving out presents.

Emportal Appoints Senior Executive to Head Development
Continued Expansion of Executive Team to Augment Company’s Customer Momentum

MORE COMPANIES OFFERING WORK-LIFE BALANCE PROGRAMS, EXECUTIVES BEGINNING TO REAP BENEFITS IN 2008
40% of Executives Surveyed Report Work-Life Balance Has Improved, Up 5% from 2006, According to the Association of Executive Search Consultants

HCI Selects Tapfin for IRF Research Practice Area
Human Capital Institute Selects TAPFIN to Collaborate on "Integrated Resource Fulfillment" Research Practice Area

Cornerstone Announces HML As New Client
Homeloan Management Limited Selects Cornerstone OnDemand for Employee Learning and Development; Competency Management The UK’s leading provider of outsourced third party mortgage administration services has chosen Cornerstone Learning for 2,250 users

SkillSoft Kicks Off New Fall Lineup for Leadership Development Channel
Fall Schedule Features Dan Pink, Dan Ariely, Stuart Hart, Colleen Barret and Pat Lencioni

HR Round Table Series Kicks Off with Multi-Generational Hot Topic
Insala, a leading global provider of talent management software, has announced the successful kick-off of the first human capital round table series lead by author W. Stanton Smith, Deloitte’s National Director of Next Generation Initiatives. The event, held 24th September, focused on research in his recently published book, “See Decoding Generational Differences: Fact or Fiction…or Should We Just Get Back To Work?”

Melissa Hatch and Michelle Tenberg Join Buck Consultants
Hatch joins Buck as a Principal in its Global HR Technology and Administration practice. With 15 years of outsourced benefits administration experience, she deploys technology to build successful, customized solutions for clients. Her expertise includes needs analysis, vendor management, quality control, team communications, and performance management.

Leadership Excellence Honors Top Programs
Leadership Excellence announces the top leadership development programs in the country for 2008

JWT INSIDE Track™ One Of Human Resource Executive's Top HR Products Of 2008
Human Resource Executive, the premier publication focused on strategic issues in HR, recognized JWT INSIDE Track™ as one of their top ten HR products of 2008. JWT INSIDE Track™ is the industry leading tracking and measurement tool developed by JWT INSIDE, one of the world’s top recruitment marketing and employee communications companies.

Information Management Solutions Provider OCI Announces Redesign of Corporate Web Site
OCI is pleased to announce the launch of its redesigned web site at www.oci.com

NuclearPharmacyJob.com Expands Its Career Services with Payscale
Website Offers Nuclear Pharmacists Real-Time Salary and Cost-of-Living Calculators.

Strategic Designs for Learning Introduces Family-Owned Business Workshops
"Growing Up in a Successful Family Business" is part of an inaugural workshop.

Ten Ways to Quiet Your Mind During Troubled Times
Author Jim Loehr, Ed.D. shows ten ways to use your inner conversations to achieve balance during periods of uncertainty and surprise. A free self-test and others tools are available from the author's web site. His latest book, THE POWER OF STORY, is now available in paperback.

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