Count Me In, LLC’s Launches HR System MonitorCount Me In, LLC, a leading developer of workforce management software solutions, announces the launch of its next generation solution, HR System Monitor (HRSM).
SaaS.com's CEO Plays Key Role in SIIA OnDemand Steering CommitteeWebApps, 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, will be representing its peers
in the software industry, as CEO Bill Loss plays an active role in the Software
& Information Industry Association's (SIIA) third annual OnDemand Steering
Committee (www.siia.net/ondemand/2008).
onTargetjobs and CollegeRecruiter.com Partner to Connect Local Employers with College Students Job seekers visiting the 1.5 million monthly visitors to the RegionalHelpWanted.com job boards and the six million monthly visitors to the 42 local bizjournals.com sites will be able to view new career opportunities for college students and recent graduates under a new partnership between Fort Worth-based onTargetjobs and Minneapolis-based CollegeRecruiter.com.
Employers Oppose Proposed New Pension Accounting RulesEmployers Oppose Proposed New Pension Accounting Rules Despite Desire for
Change, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds
Proposed Rules Assume Increased Importance Following Recent SEC Vote to
Move U.S. Companies Toward International Accounting Standards
eQuest Arranges Free Job Posting for its Customers at Popular Financial Career Site-BrokerHunter.comeQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, today announced that it has negotiated a free enterprise evaluation job posting opportunity for its customers in the financial services industry.
Enwisen and Hannaford Bros. Co. to Present Onboarding Session at Benefits Forum & ExpoBarry Maxson, executive vice president of Customer Solutions for Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, and Chad Flynn, director of Compensation and HR Technology for Hannaford Bros. Co., which operates more than 170 supermarket and pharmacies in the northeast United States
State of Ohio Joins Human Capital Development OrganizationThe TEDS Consortium, a dynamic collaborative forum of human capital experts from over a dozen world-class companies, has a new member.
State of Ohio Joins Human Capital Development OrganizationThe TEDS Consortium, a dynamic collaborative forum of human capital experts from over a dozen world-class companies, has a new member.
Employee Understanding and Adequacy Of Benefits Are Top Concerns for SERP Sponsors in CanadaCanadian employers who sponsor supplemental employee retirement plans (SERPs) are concerned about balancing benefit adequacy with plan costs. This is among the main findings of a nationwide survey of Canadian plans released today by Buck Consultants.
AutoZone Decreases Turnover Rate and Saves an Estimated $5 Million Annually with nowHIRE ATSAuto retailer experiences a 50 percent increase in the number of qualified candidates and 20 percent reduction in time-to-fill corporate jobs
VANGENT NAMED TO 2008 ‘EMERGING LEADERS IN TRAINING OUTSOURCING’ LISTThis marks the second consecutive year Vangent has been selected for this prestigious list
Using A Hybrid Approach Works For Job Search, Too!Employing both online and traditional methodologies, especially in these uncertain times, works best says online recruiter, WallStJobs.com.
Cornerstone Expands Talent Management Consulting Services OfferingsGrowth of internal team of experts, new strategic partnerships to help companies further maximize their human capital investments
Vangent a Top Sponsor of HCI Talent Management Forum for Govt.The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced today that Vangent is a top sponsor of HCI's first-ever Talent Management Forum for Government, a leadership event for government human capital and personnel leaders and their teams.
Giving Tree to Formally Launch its Visa® GiveCard(TM) Incentives Program at The Motivation Show The Giving Tree GiveCardTM Incentives Program links cash value prepaid Visa® gift cards with corporate philanthropy. Powered by Giving Tree's microphilanthropyTM platform, the GiveCard program makes it easy for companies to motivate, retain, & recognize valued employees, incentivize business partners, and strengthen goodwill with its community at large.
Executive Search Firm Finds the Pearls with Matching EngineFor Houston-based executive search firm, The Daniel Group, priority number one is finding the absolute best match for its clients and candidates. TempWorks Software introduced its next-generation candidate matching search engine earlier this summer and The Daniel Group was quick to jump on board.
Halogen's User Conference Makes Brilliant Talent Management Easy for CustomersCustomers Share Proven Methods for enhancing the strategic value of HR
professionals
Succession Planning a Challenge, but Key for Family-Owned Businesses, says SDL Planning for new leadership in family-owned businesses often involves complex business and relationship issues. Yet effectively planning for succession is a key business issue in any family organization, says Strategic Designs for Learning.
The Age Curve: How to Profit From the Coming Demographic Storm - 600 Word ReviewThe Age Curve describes how having a clear picture of the customer is just part of the marketing equation of a successful business. Find out more. Read this review.
The Age Curve: How to Profit From the Coming Demographic Storm - 300 Word ReviewThe Age Curve describes how having a clear picture of the customer is just part of the marketing equation of a successful business. Find out more. Read this review.
IBM Signs On as Top Sponsor of Human Capital Institute’s First-Ever Talent Management Forum The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, and IBM, the world’s largest information technology and consulting services company, announced today that IBM is a diamond sponsor of HCI’s first-ever Talent Management Forum for Government, a leadership event for government human capital and personnel leaders and their teams.
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Teens Get Personal Career Coaching and Direction from MoveMyCareerForward.comWith the start of school quickly approaching, many teenagers face an important year for making big career decisions. To help with this process, MoveMyCareerFoward.com is offering students an online career-matching assessment and coaching package this fall.
Physicians Group Experiences Improved Efficiencies and Service with UltiPro(R) Workplace for HR Physicians Group Experiences Improved Efficiencies and Service with UltiPro(R) Workplace for Human Resources and Payroll
Knight Oil Tools Selects UltiPro(R) for Human Capital ManagementUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Knight Oil Tools has selected Ultimate Software’s UltiPro delivered through its software-as-a-service model, Intersourcing, to manage human resources and payroll, in addition to Ultimate’s talent management feature-set, including recruitment, performance management, and learning management functionality. Today, Knight and its operating companies — Knight Oil Tools™, Knight Fishing Services™, Knight Well Services™, and Knight Manufacturing™ ― are the largest privately held rental and fishing tool companies in the world.
iCIMS Clients Report Higher Quality-of-Hire and New Hire Retention Rates than Industry AverageiCIMS Clients Report Higher Quality-of-Hire and New Hire Retention Rates than Industry Average according to Aberdeen Group Report
Best-In-Class Strategies Point Towards the Use of Talent Acquisition Platforms as a Key Recruiting and Retention Tool
Vangent Top Sponsor of HCI Talent Management Forum for Govt.Vangent Signs On as Top Sponsor of Human Capital Institute's
First-Ever Talent Management Forum for Government
HR Technology® Conference Names Talent ManagementAuthoria, Cornerstone OnDemand, Salary.com and Softscape Step Up for this Year’s Signature Event
The RightThing Expands Leadership TeamProvides Additional Support to Supplement Success
CuraLinc Addresses Problems Associated with the High Usage of Psychotropic MedicationsPharmaLinc, CuraLinc Healthcare’s Pharmacy Intervention Program, provides client organizations with a solution to the problem of rising prescription drug costs.
GeoLearning's GeoMaestro Named "Excellence in LMS" Finalist at 2008 CLO Learning In Practice AwardsChief Learning Officer magazine recognizes GeoLearning for learning and performance technology excellence; gold and silver awards to be handed out September 25.
Search Wizards Ranks No. 89 on the 2008 Inc. 500Inc. Magazine Reveals New List of America’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Personalizing “Thank Yous” Energizes Multi-Generational and Culturally Diverse WorkforcesIt may seem like a small gesture, but recognizing an an employee’s effort can energize a workforce. Derek Irvine explains more.
Managing Peers and FriendsManaging anyone can have it's dilemmas, but managing a former friend and peer can have many challenges. Bruce Tulgan explains.
Persistence Goes the Distance"Failure often results from following the line of least persistence," says Jim Clemmer. He shares more in this article.
Employee Communications…Learning From Goldilocks on How to Get it “Just Right”In today’s tight labor market, the need to retain the best talent makes communications all the more critical. As a result, human resources and line managers implementing change are asking themselves: What do I tell? When do I tell? Who do I tell? How do I tell? Dan Weinfurter and Keith Swenson share the answers.
The Supreme Court Considers Conflicts of Interest in Benefit Claims ProceduresWhere an insurance company both determines an appeal for ERISA benefits and also pays that claim, a conflict of interest is present. The U.S. Supreme Court in Metropolitan Life v. Glenn, holds that where the language of a plan grants the administrator discretionary review of claims, this conflict will be taken into account as a “factor” to be weighed in determining whether judicial deference should be given to the administrator’s decision. Littler Mendelson shares this study.
Half of Companies Fail to Update Succession Plans Companies who have implemented management succession plans don't seem to go the extra steps to update them. Novations Group shares this study.
No Grey Market HereThe 2008 Skilled Trades salary survey shows the sun is still shining in the mechanical industry. Jeff Dickey-Chasins shares more.
Managing a Difficult Boss Peter Adebi explains the impact a difficult boss has on the health and financial welfare of his/her employees.
EEOC Opinion Letter Addresses ADA and PTSDWhat obligations does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) place on employers with regard to employees who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? M. Lee Smith shares the answer.
One-in-Four Workers Do Not Feel Loyal to Their Current EmployerAre your employees loyal to you or their own career goals? CareerBuilder.com recently surveyed employees and some employers may be surprised with the results.
Talent Acquisition Strategies 2008: Quality and the Passive Candidates Reign SupremeCompanies are looking to duplicate traits of top performers, and are hoping to better measure performance of new employees. Aberdeen Group shares results of their study.
Find Economical Ways to Save Employee TrainingWhen the economy takes a downward slide, training programs often feel the pinch. Info Tech shares this report on ways to save training programs.
Recruiting Meets Web 2.0Just how popular are social networking sites in recruiting talent? Michael Allen takes a look at online technology in recruiting.
Tale of Two Job MarketsRobert Half International and CareerBuilder.com recently conducted their 2008 annual survey on Job Markets. The results showed both employees and employers are facing challenges in a tough economy.
How to Win in China as Talent War Heats UpA recent study finds that Chinese MBAs’ focus is not just on their careers or companies, but they also concentrate on the future of China. Stacy Palestrant explains more.
iCongo Live Virtual Online Job Fair System Connects Employers and Candidates In Real TimeiCongo Live, the leading provider of virtual online events, job fairs and trade shows, today announced strong results from three well-attended online job fairs recently held with vertical industry clients
Best People No Longer Work in Big Companies Lousy service. Me-too products. That's what consumers are getting from Goliath companies because the best people no longer work there, argues global trends forecaster and big-business escapee Babs Ryan in the new biz book "America's Corporate Brain Drain."
Meals or Meds? BenefitsCheckUp® Helps Older People Struggling with Food CostsAs the costs of healthcare and gas rise, older Americans with limited income and resources find themselves worrying about how they can afford their next meal.
eMergent Benefit Solutions, LLC Announces Plan for Next Generation Benefits Administration eMergent Benefit Solutions ('EBS') announced today its plan to bring new technology to the employee benefits industry.
EducationBug.org Launches Free Job PostEducationBug.org announced today it is offering free education job listings for schools, libraries, districts, or other education related companies.
Ashridge launches talent management programmeAshridge Business School has launched a programme that helps managers to plan and implement talent management systems within an organisation.
GeoLearning Named to Inc. 500/5000 List of Fastest-Growing Businesses for 5th Consecutive YearNamed to Inc.'s 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies list, GeoLearning is recognized for 69% revenue growth 2004-2007.
Salary.com™ Reinforces Global Leadership Position with Expanded Management Team Strategic Engagement and Senior Management appointments build on record participation levels in IPAS® survey
Survey Reveals Most HR Professionals Want Government to Play Role in Regulating Healthcare CostsJury Out on Whether Either Political Party Can Make a Difference
Ultimate Software Offers Complimentary "HR Compliance Update" WebcastCommon Leave of Absence Landmines and How to Avoid Them
The 10 Biggest Workplace Blunders (And How to Avoid Them)Cy Wakeman shares her list of workplace blunders that have a negative impact on employees.
TotalRewards Software Releases New Modules for On-Demand Total Compensation Statement SoftwareHR Executive Dashboard provides management reports, while Promotion Module alerts employees of statement availability
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in Alabama, Louisiana and MississippiThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer.
Gartner, Inc. 2008 IT Market Compensation Study Projects a Decline in IT Hiring A recent study by Gartner, Inc. shows that IT organizations will likely be cautious about their hiring plans in 2008 and 2009 in response to potential IT budget cuts.
Base Pay Expected to Rise More Slowly in 2009 Than 2008, Even Among High-Performing IndustriesA recent Mercer study finds that differentiation by employee performance and industry groups becoming more prominent.
Recruitment 2008: From Marketing Theory to the Practicalities of Web-based HiringWebster Buchanan Research recently surveyed a number of HR Directors and Senior Managers and asked them about Web-based hiring. Webster Buchanan shares their White Paper.
Nearly Half of Employers Have Caught a Lie on a ResumeCareer Builder recently asked hiring managers to share the list of their Top Ten Most Unusual Resume Fibs.
How Are Leaders ID'd? And How Can the Company Help?Companies have always needed to engross their employees, not threaten or entertain them. Richard Cavalier shares more.
Care to Put That in Writing? Journaling is a great way to grow as a leader. Of course, you actually have to do it to get the benefits. Laura Villacrusis-Weaver explains.
U.S. Supreme Court Overturns California’s Limitation on Employer Free Speech Rights to Resist UnionThe U.S. Supreme Court in Chamber of Commerce v. Brown holds that the NLRA preempts California’s “union neutrality” law that prohibited employers who accept state funds from using those funds to deter union organizing. Little Mendelson shares this report.
Ethical Behavior in the Workplace Unethical dilemmas in the workforce can be uncomfortable at best. Rebecca Harris from Solutions EAP shares tips on how to deal with workplace ethics.
Joan Lloyd’s HR Words of Advice: Retaliation Against WhistleblowerBad vibes for the whistleblower? Joan Lloyd shares her suggestions for someone caught in the tail winds.
"TFSA" Provides Opportunity for Employers to Help Employees Save More Tax Free Savings Accounts may soon be available in the Canadian workplace. Hewitt Associates shares more.
BACK TO SCHOOL Survey: Most Companies Pay for Employee Tuition, Professional DevelopmentAs students gear up to go back to school this fall, those already in the workforce may want to consider continuing their education, a new survey suggests.
Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in Minnesota and WisconsinThe cost of medical coverage is on many employees’ minds as they near retirement. Prescription costs are of particular concern to baby boomers who rely on coverage through their employer.
CollegeRecruiter.com Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing CompaniesCollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs and other career opportunities, today announced that it was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing, privately held companies in the United States.
Companies Making Exec Pay Programs More Shareholder FriendlyCompanies Making Executive Pay Programs More Shareholder Friendly, Watson
Wyatt Proxy Analysis Finds
employeescreenIQ and iCIMS Announce Strategic AllianceTechnology platforms integrate to allow for seamless employment background checks.
RecruitMilitary Acquires Landmark Destiny Group, Will Merge Military-to-Civilian RecruitingThe military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary, LLC, has purchased competitor Landmark Destiny Group (LDG) from Landmark Military Media, Inc. (LMM). The acquisition brings together two of the strongest companies in the industry.
Catch the Wave at PreVisor's LINK 2008 Client ConferenceRecord numbers expected at annual event to hear and discuss best practices in the future of hiring
BI Appoints Mark Taylor as Head of Events BI, the Communication and Motivation Company, has today announced the appointment of Mark Taylor in the position of Head of Events. Mark has joined BI from Grass Roots Group to focus on the development of the Events Team and will continue its reputation of delivering exceptional events.
NorthgateArinso Awarded Multi-Year International Contract by CA, Inc.NorthgateArinso Awarded Multi-Year International Contract by CA, Inc. to
Handle Recruitment Process Outsourcing
Global human resources software and services provider to hire permanent
placement positions in India
Integra Bank Selects Ultimate Software's UltiPro as its Human Capital Management SolutionUltimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Integra Bank selected core UltiPro to manage HR and payroll, in addition to UltiPro Performance Management, Recruitment, and Learning Management delivered through Ultimate Software’s software-as-a-service model, Intersourcing.
Why Should I Work For You?What can we offer the best and brightest that will convince them it's in their best interest to work for us rather than for themselves? Don Phin shares his answers.
Employee Background Checks Simplify the Hiring ProcessHiring the wrong employee can cost a company money and during a time of economic uncertainty that can be devastating. Michelle Moylan explains how a simple background check can make all of the difference.
RPO Leader TalentFusion Growth Aligns With Offshore Capability in Costa RicaTalentFusion Knows The Requirements For Cost Effective Services
Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Amplifies Image with New Logo and Web DesignHealthFitness makes case for integrated health benefit design in new issue brief spotlighting Florida Power & Light
FPL-WELL’s multi-faceted program puts employee at center of health promotion
Employment Background Investigations, Inc. Amplifies Image with New Logo and Web DesignNew Branding and Website exemplifies EBI’s “Just One Solution” Approach to Applicant Screening
Secrets of Entrepreneurial Success RevealedAs budding businessmen and women face make or break in the latest series of Dragon's Den, what separates the winners from the losers? New research from Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank may have the answer.
Graduate Recruitment Versus the Credit CrunchGraduate recruitment may offer the solution to companies who need to grow their work force amidst the current economic challenge, says meta-morphose International.
Legal & General Reveals the Cost of Delaying Pension Saving Can Run into Thousands of PoundsLegal & General has calculated the full cost of delaying pension contributions, revealing how important it is that people start saving for income in retirement as early as possible.
Texas Companies Achieve Success with Halogen Talent Management SystemsTexas Companies Achieve Success with Halogen Talent Management Systems
Growing number of companies from across the Lone Star State achieve
corporate objectives with easy to use, powerful HR tools
Upcoming CyberShift Webinars Designed to Help Organizations Assess Their Readiness Independent Analyst and Leading Enterprise Applications Expert, Paul Hamerman is Featured Guest Speaker
TalentFusion Recognized By HRO Magazine As A Project/On Demand LeaderTalentFusion Has Been A Leading Innovator In The Recruitment Process Outsourcing Space
Putting Our Differences to Work - 600 Word ReviewPutting Our Differences to Work provides a practical guide that will facilitate putting differences to work within any organization. Find out more. Read this review.
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YURVA Provides Economic Opportunity for Businesses and WorkersWhile the news talks about it, businesses and employees are feeling the brunt of the downturn in the economy, increasing gasoline prices, and the resulting increase in layoffs and unemployment. With our economic decline, businesses and workers are looking for new ways to generate revenue or to stretch their budgets.
New White Paper Series Helps Companies Navigate the Challenges of Human Capital ManagementHCMWorks, Inc. has launched a free white paper series to help companies evaluate the best ways to optimize their procurement and workforce expenditures. The ongoing series explores the challenges, solutions, and savings opportunities in human capital management.
HealthFitness’ HRA Detects Health Risks of Client’s Global EmployeesINSIGHT® International HRA provides multinational employers with critical data to design programs that reduce employee health risks and costs based on geographic location.
Jewish Association on Aging To Host Local Workshops for Caregivers of Those Suffering from DementiaThis release offers details about a new series of workshops created to help Pittsburgh-area caregivers better meet the needs of those suffering from dementia as well as proactively safeguard their own cognitive health.