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Organizations That Outsource Training Administration Get More Out of Their Learning Management
Organizations That Outsource Training Administration Get More Out of Their Learning Management Systems Research by Expertus and Training Industry, Inc. also indicates that companies that integrate their LMS with other systems also get more out of Their LMS.

Softscape Helps The Global Fund Enhance Delivery ofHealth Programs Worldwide
Innovative HR Solution Allows The Global Fund to Encourage, Recognize, and Reward Staff Performance More Effectively

TAC Worldwide Taps SkillSurvey for Reference ChecksStaffing Leader to Implement Award-Winning
TAC Worldwide, a leading provider of IT, engineering and technical talent and workforce solutions, and SkillSurvey, the innovator of online reference checking solutions, announced that TAC will implement SkillSurvey’s Pre-Hire 360(TM) reference checking service as a standard component of the TAC candidate qualification process.

Illinois Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Illinois organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008

Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces Innovations in Succession and Certification Management
Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces Innovations in Succession and Certification Management with Spring 2008 ReleaseStrategic talent pooling; enhanced certification management for better compliance; self-service tools to empower organizations to engage their workforce

Growing, 4,000-Employee Ultimate Software Intersourcing Customer Achieves Savings and Efficiencies
Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that ACE Cash Express, Inc. has cut costs and improved efficiencies with UltiPro.

You hired your worst employees. They quit or you fire them, often in less than 120 days.
This practice creates a significant negative effect on the bottom line, associate morale and the company’s brand image.

Employee Referral Bonuses: A Word To The Wise
Compensating employees for referrals may be a good idea. But just how much do you offer? Don Phin has some suggestions.

Employer Unemployment Compensation Victories
Is it possible that an employer can win an unemployment compensation case? The law firm of Hanft Fride says there is hope.

Missouri Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008
The newly released Compensation Data – Missouri annual survey of 336 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.52 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.55 percent in 2009.

$37 billion - US and UK businesses count the cost of employee misunderstanding
First time cost of employee misunderstanding has been researched On average businesses are losing a staggering $62 million (£31 million) per year through employee misunderstandin

Workscape Names John Miele Vice President of Service Operations
Escalating Demand for Workscape’s Outsourced Benefits Administration Offerings Drives Further Expansion of Executive Team

SkillSoft and EMC Collaborate to Deliver New Storage Technology Foundation Curriculum
12 New Online Courses Enable Users to Receive EMC Proven Professional Storage Technologist Associate (EMCPA) Certification

SkillSoft and EMC Collaborate to Deliver New Storage Technology Foundation Curriculum
12 New Online Courses Enable Users to Receive EMC Proven Professional Storage Technologist Associate (EMCPA) Certification

CollegeGrad.com Names Top 500 Entry Level Employers for 2008
College Grad Hiring Up 12.9% In 2008

Pensions Outperformed 401(k) Plans During Last Bull Market, Watson Wyatt
Rates of return for defined benefit (DB) pension plans outpaced those for employee-directed 401(k) plans during the most recent bull market from 2003 to 2006, according to an analysis by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.

GeoLearning Recognizes Customer Achievements at the 2008 Summit on Learning & Performance
Learning leaders from Medical Staffing Network, Adecco Group North America, AMC Theatres, Wells Fargo and Sales Performance International recognized in five Customer Excellence Award categories.

MassMutual Promotes Bob Casale to Senior Vice President
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) announced today that Bob Casale, deputy chief information officer, has been promoted to senior vice president.

Alcoa Recognized as World-Class Performer in IT and Finance by The Hackett Group
Alcoa, Inc. (NYSE: AA) has been recognized as a world-class performer in finance and IT by The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) a global strategic advisory firm.

Zywave, announced today that it has partnered with LifeStrive Wellness Consultants
Zywave, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today that it has partnered with LifeStrive Wellness Consultants, LLC, a Phoenix, AZ-based health risk assessment and disease management program.

SHL APPOINTS CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
SHL, a world-leading provider of objective employment assessment and development solutions, has appointed David Leigh as Chief Commercial Officer. In this capacity, Leigh will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s ambitious expansion plans.

Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in Indiana
The 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. Despite medical coverage cuts, the 2008 Compensation Data – Indiana survey reported nearly all Indiana employers offer prescription drug coverage as part of their medical plan. The survey also found co-pay costs have increased for non-formulary and formulary drugs since 2006.

Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in Michigan
The 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.

Cost of Prescription Co-Pays Increases in United States
The 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. Despite medical coverage cuts, the preliminary Compensation Data 2008 survey results reported nearly all U.S. employers offer prescription drug coverage as part of their medical plan. The survey also found co-pay costs have increased for non-formulary and formulary drugs since 2006.

Employment Podcast: Having Trouble Dealing With Your Boss - Your Job - Your Life?
In today's job market, successful career management requires a "well-planned, strategic approach." In a new career development podcast on Total Picture Radio, Julie Jansen describes real-world methods for achieving work and life goals.

Lois Melbourne, Business Leader and Aquire CEO, Earns Certification as a Global Professional
Aquire, the leader in visual workforce planning and management solutions, today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Lois Melbourne recently became one of an elite group of human resources professionals from around the world who are GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) certified.

SuccessFactors Offers Simultaneous On-Demand Product Updates in 22 Languages
SuccessFactors, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFSF), the global leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, today announced that it has made available a number of international enhancements to support simultaneous product updates of its monthly releases in 22 languages.

HealthCareSource HR hires Peter Segall as CEO
Positions itself for continued growth and market leadership.

Fast Strategy: How Strategic Agility Will Help You Stay Ahead of the Game - 600 Word Review
Fast Strategy provides insight for corporate leaders who want to learn how to adopt change quickly, to break free of bureaucracy and internal politics, and to take advantage of today’s fluid corporate environment. Find out more. Read this review.

Fast Strategy: How Strategic Agility Will Help You Stay Ahead of the Game - 300 Word Review
Fast Strategy provides insight for corporate leaders who want to learn how to adopt change quickly, to break free of bureaucracy and internal politics, and to take advantage of today’s fluid corporate environment. Find out more. Read this review.

Fast Strategy: How Strategic Agility Will Help You Stay Ahead of the Game
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Fast Strategy: How Strategic Agility Will Help You Stay Ahead of the Game - Summary
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Dealing With a Problem Employee
When dealing with a problem employee, there are a few things to keep in mind. Bruce Tulgan explains.

eLearners.com Launches Mini-Guide to Online Nursing Degrees For National Nursing Assistants Week
In time for National Nursing Assistants Week, which runs from June 12-18, eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics that connects prospective students with online learning providers, has launched a "Mini-Guide to Online Nursing Degrees" to provide information about what a career in nursing involves and how to pursue this profession online.

Lois Melbourne, Business Leader and Aquire CEO, Earns Certification as a Global Professional in HR
Aquire, the leader in visual workforce planning and management solutions, today announced that CEO and Co-Founder Lois Melbourne recently became one of an elite group of human resources professionals from around the world who are GPHR (Global Professional in Human Resources) certified.

Perforce Software on SD Times Top 100 Names in Software Development
Perforce recognized for innovation and leadership in Application Life-Cycle Management

SumTotal Systems Talent Development and Mobile Learning Take Center Stage at TBCON 2008
Innovation in Anytime, Anywhere Learning

GeoLearning Wins "Best New Computer Software Product"
GeoLearning's GeoMaestro 5 Series recognized for excellence at the 2008 American Business Awards.

Dancing, Smoking, Sleeping and Other Bad Interview Moves
A recent survey by the OfficeTeam reveals some of the most embarrassing job interview blunders.

Labor Strikes Threaten Foreign Manufacturers in Vietnam
Vietnam is experiencing a growing number of labor actions against local and foreign companies. Pacific Bridge shares more.

Guard Your Hive
Experienced workers are resources worth protecting, says Roberta Chinsky Matuson. She shares her knowledge on how leaders can hold on to wisdom.

Commit Commit! Where Discipline Meets Action
Do you have the discipline and training to commit to action in your life? Waldo Waldman explains.

What Motivates an Employee's Lawyer?
Jeff DeGraffenreid shares an inside look at what motivates a lawyer representing an employee.

Appeasement and Diplomacy
Peter Adler reports on Appeasement and Diplomacy: When There is a Tempest in a Teapot, Keep Your Eye on the Teapot! Mediate.com shares this article.

Executive Stamina: Essential Skills for HR professionals
How's your stamina? Marty Seldman and Joshua Seldman share tips on how to maintain an Executive Stamina Plan.

Has Your Office Gone to the Dogs? Maybe it Should
You've maybe had a few dog days at the office, but what about your faithful pet? Melanie Rembrandt has the scoop.

Leading With "No," "But," or "However"
There are no ifs, ands or buts about it... the way you begin a conversation can change how productive the conversation can be. Marshall Goldsmith unravels how to lead a conversation.

How "Eating" and Organizational Success are Related
It takes more than meetings to unite a workforce. As Bruce Katcher explains, the way to organizational success may be found in the kitchen.

Ultimate Software development team recognized for excellence with American Business Award
Ultimate Software’s Development Team Wins First Place in 2008 American Business Awards

Emportal HRMS Becomes First Commercially Available HR SaaS Solution to Leverage Power of Microsoft
Popular Ribbon User Interface Engages Users, Reduces Training Requirements and Fast-Tracks Return on Investment

Ohio Healthcare Providers Alleviate Prescription Costs By Taking the Problem In-House
The cost of prescription co-pays continues to rise across the country, particularly for non-formulary and formulary drugs.

Kentucky Healthcare Providers Alleviate Prescription Costs By Taking the Problem In-House
The cost of prescription co-pays continues to rise across the country, particularly for non-formulary and formulary drugs. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Kentucky found healthcare employees are faced with similar costs to those found in other industries. However, access to in-house pharmacies can alleviate rising prescription costs for these employees.

Certification Workshop Helps Human Resource Professionals Use Pre-Employment Personality Tests
Human Resource professionals, coaches, and consultants who wish to use personality tests for pre-employment and developmental applications can become certified on the well regarded tests from Hogan Assessment Systems on September 12, 2008 in Westbrook, Connecticut. Industrial/organizational psychologist Paul M. Connolly, Ph.D., will offer the professional certification workshop on the Hogan Personality Inventory and other Hogan tests. Connolly has taught the workshops for eight years and uses Hogan tests with an extensive worldwide clientele. He is president of Performance Programs, Inc., an authorized distributor and training provider for Hogan Assessment Systems.

North American Global NeuroLeadership Summit Announces New Speaker
The North American Global NeuroLeadership Summit will take place October 28-30 in New York City. Author and social network expert Karen Stephenson joins the event's prestigious list of speakers, including leaders in the NeuroLeadership field and some of the world’s leading neuroscientists. Summit breakout sessions, such as NeuroLeadership as a discipline and coaching with the brain in mind have also been announced.

CompTIA Educational Foundation Presents IT Merit Awards to 21 Individuals
Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments of students and adult learners preparing for careers in technology

HRchitect Consultant Named IHRIM Member of the Year
HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, congratulates John Hinojos on his award of The International Association of Human Resources (IHRIM) Pacific Southwest Chapter Member of the Year.

Ohio Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Ohio organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Ohio annual survey of 375 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.5 percent for all plan types.

Iowa and Nebraska Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Iowa and Nebraska organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Iowa/Nebraska annual survey of 318 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 6.2 percent for all plan types.

Wilson Learning Announces High Performance Coaching Service
HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING FROM WILSON LEARNING SHORTENS THE GAP BETWEEN HIGH POTENTIAL AND HIGH PERFORMANCE

TAPPING INTO PEOPLE
Cross The Art of War with The Devil Wears Prada, and you might have something like this raucous, revealing, and irreverent portrait of business mega legend Jack Welch. Welch's speechwriter of 20 years, Bill Lane, takes readers “backstage” and introduces the real, uncensored Jack and shows that Welch’s ability to lead came directly from his ability to win hearts and minds with his words.

The 5 Biggest Telecommuting Mistakes
As gas prices hit record highs and worries rise about the prospect of $5 a gallon gas, companies can expect to face increased pressure to consider telecommuting.

Bensinger, DuPont & Associates Promotes Apke
Move to Chief Operating Officer Positions Firm for Continued Growth

MassMutual Announces Web Site Enhancement That Helps Employees Save for Retirement Sooner
Participants can now enroll automatically through ExpressEnroll(SM), MassMutual's new online tool

LOMA Canada Awards Assumption Life, AEGON Canada and Desjardins Financial Security for Best Practice
LOMA Canada presented Assumption Life, AEGON Canada and Desjardins Financial Security with the 2008 National Corporate Awards for Best Practices in Learning and Development at LOMA Canada's Annual Conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre today. The Awards are dedicated to the memory of Andre Mailhot, who was Vice-President and General Manager, Human Resources, Industrial-Alliance Life Insurance Company.

Impact Achievement Group Debuts Supervisory Basics New Supervisor/Manager Training
Transitioning individual contributors to managers

TalentQuest Introduces Talent Management Alignment
New service offering ensures maximum return on investments by integrating people, process and technology functions

TalentQuest Introduces Talent Management Alignment
New service offering ensures maximum return on investments by integrating people, process and technology functions

Social Workers and Human Resource Managers in High Demand as Weak Economy Hits Home for Many
Findings of Report, Jobfox Most Wanted U.S. Job Candidates: June 2008

CompTIA Educational Foundation Presents IT Merit Awards to 21 Individuals
Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments of students and adult learners preparing for careers in technology

Media 1 Takes Top Honors at STC International Competition
The Society for Technical Communication (STC) recently announced the winners of its international online communication competition.

Simon Group Ltd. Launches Executive Tribune
Executive Tribune, a new online publication, focuses on the career issues and concerns of Corporate America's executives.

RECESSION WOES PUT VACATION DAYS IN THE RED
New Yahoo! HotJobs research reveals economic downturn is leading to a summer vacation slump

PerfectSoftware® and the workplace HELPLINE® announce strategic partnership
PerfectSoftware® and the workplace HELPLINE® announce strategic partnership PerfectSoftware to offer expert employment law advice through its HR and Payroll software.

THE EQ INTERVIEW
Finding Employees with High Emotional Intelligence

Prescription Solutions Earns Top Honors in 2008 WilsonRx® Pharmacy Satisfaction Surveys
Prescription Solutions named #1 National PBM in Overall Member Satisfaction and #1 National Mail Order Pharmacy Two Years Running

Workscape and ConnectYourCare Forge Alliance to Create Integrated Consumer-Directed Healthcare
Workscape and ConnectYourCare Forge Alliance to Create Integrated Consumer-Directed Healthcare Benefits Platform for Large Employers Proven, Best-in-Class Providers Deliver Payor Neutral Comprehensive Solution

Society of Human Resource Management Annual Conference Features Workscape Executive
Educational Presentation Focuses on How Performance-Driven Compensation Creates a Higher-Performing Workforce

Juice Inc. Pinpoints The Five Drivers of Engagement in New Podcast
Company co-founder defines what motivates and energizes employees

Michigan Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Michigan organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Michigan annual survey of 276 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plan types.

Indiana Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Indiana organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Indiana annual survey of 404 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7 percent for all plan types.

Accurate Background Inc. Announces Taleo 7.5 Certification
Accurate Background Inc., a leader in the background screening industry announced completion of its Taleo 7.5 certification for their comprehensive web based solution. Certification of the current version of Taleo offers clients of Accurate Background and Taleo a pre-built solution which facilitates a quicker implementation process.

Best Practice Webinar on Sales Compensation for SaaS Companies
Sales Compensation Expert to Show How SaaS Companies Can Easily Build Best Practice SaaS Sales Comp Plans with Makana Motivator[SM]

Michigan Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most Michigan organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the Compensation Data 2008 - Michigan annual survey of 276 employers. The newly released results reported the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plan types.

Complimentary Webcast to Feature HRchitect Guest Speaker Ron Hanscome
Enwisen and Human Capital Institute’s Upcoming Workforce Communications Webcast to Examine Importance of Onboarding in Talent Management Initiatives

Health Care Costs Increase at Slower Rate in 2008
Although most U.S. organizations saw an increase in their health insurance premium, the average premium increase is decreasing, according to the preliminary results for the Compensation Data 2008 annual survey. The results showed the average premium increase was 7.2 percent for all plan types this year.

Michelle McFadden Joins Buck Consultants as Director
Michelle McFadden has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, NJ office.

The Granularity of Growth
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Illinois Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008
Illinois annual survey of 378 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.47 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.44 percent in 2009.

The RightThing and Taleo Team Up For Global Recruitment Program
The RightThing, Inc. the leader in customized recruitment leadership, technology and outsourcing has announced a strategic recruitment outsourcing alliance program with Taleo Corporation, the leading provider of on demand talent management solutions. The program is designed to enhance The RightThing’s ability to offer their clients complete end-to-end RPO services powered by Taleo’s global recruitment platform.

Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting Selected to Recruit for Bracco Diagnostics, Inc.
Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting, a premier recruiter for the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and healthcare industries, has been selected to recruit diagnostic representatives for Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Publicis Healthcare Rx ecruiting is a Publicis Healthcare Communications Group company.

Enwisen and Alegent Health to Present Onboarding Session at the Global OHUG 2008 Conference
Deepjot “DJ” Chhabra, president of Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, and Kristi Cash, HRMS director for Alegent Health, the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care system in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa

eQuest and America’s Job Exchange Sign Agreement to Provide Seamless Federal Compliance Services
eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, announced today that it will continue to offer its customers assistance with meeting Federal Compliance laws via its new agreement with America’s Job Exchange. America’s Job Exchange, Inc. (AJE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NaviSite, Inc. (NASDAQ: NAVI), which originally developed and operated America’s Job Bank, is a leading one-stop source for online job search, career expertise, and job postings for job seekers and employers.

Brant Community Healthcare System Selects Halogen Talent Management
Ontario hospitals leverage Halogen's best practices in employee performance management to help address Accreditation Canada requirements

Iowa and Nebraska Pay Increase Budgets Remain the Same in 2008
The newly released Compensation Data – Iowa/Nebraska annual survey of 318 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.66 percent for 2008 and are projected to be 3.60 percent in 2009.

The FutureWork Institute Forges Strategic Alliance With The National MultiCultural Institute
Unique Alliance Enables Diversity Consulting Pioneers to Expand Services and Offerings

IPMA-HR Conference presentation: Job Tryouts Go Virtual
Paste your resume here is so old school. Web 2.0 job seekers have high expectations for an engaging employment application process.

Monster customers around the world will now be able to harness the power of multimedia job postings
Monster Video Profile Expands Globally, Enabling Employers Worldwide to Better Target and Attract Top Talent

MassMutual Clients Express High Satisfaction with Plan Installation Process
According to both retirement plan clients and advisors, the Retirement Services Division of MassMutual Financial Group continues to meet or exceed their expectations throughout the plan installation process. The data is derived from MassMutual's recently completed new client implementation

Michael Lawson Joins Buck Consultants as Director
Michael Lawson has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Dallas office.

CFOs report on third-quarter financial hiring plans
CFOs REPORT ON FINANCIAL HIRING PLANS FOR THIRD QUARTER New Survey Suggests Majority of CFOs Will Maintain Current Staff Levels

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