MassMutual Names Hugh O'Toole Head of Sales and Distribution for RSDMassMutual Names Hugh O'Toole Head of Sales and Distribution for Retirement Services Division
Buck Consultants Issues White Paper on Links Between Executive Compensation and Company PerformanceBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world’s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, has published a white paper titled “Can Your Long-Term Incentive Plan Become More Performance Based Again?” The paper assesses the relative strength of the linkages between company performance and each type of equity when included in a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
AIRS and ZoomInfo Announce PartnershipBest-In-Class Industry Leaders Come Together
To Offer Enhanced Sourcing Solutions
The RightThing Opens Second Dedicated Recruitment Operations Center The RightThing, Inc. the leader in customized recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) today announced the opening of a second recruitment operations center just South of Los Angeles, CA, in Costa Mesa. Supporting the direct needs of The RightThing’s clients, the facility will solely focus on the recruitment of hard-to-fill, exempt hires.
CEO John J. Nora's Third Business Book, "Lead the Way", Redefines High-Performance Leadership CEO John J. Nora's Third Business Book, "Lead the Way",
Redefines High-Performance Leadership for Manufacturing and Service
Industries
White paper, podcast by Hummingbird clarify engagement in health coaching programsEngagement Key to Health Coaching Success, but Elusive Definitions Prevail, says Hummingbird Coaching Services
IHRIM ANNOUNCES 2008 EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERSAward Recognizes IHRIM Members for Outstanding Leadership and Volunteer Service
CAA South Central Ontario Member Care Centre operation receives the SilverCAA South Central Ontario Member Care Centre operation receives the Silver Contact Center Employer of Choice® Certification Award!
Kristin Patt Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorKristin Patt has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Minneapolis office.
Worldwide ERC® and Primacy Relocation Name 2008’s “Best Cities for Relocating Families™”Worldwide ERC®, the association for workforce mobility, and Primacy Relocation® announced that Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Omaha/Council Bluffs, Nebraska/Iowa; and Rockingham County/Stafford County, New Hampshire are 2008’s Best Cities for Relocating Families™ among large, medium and small U.S. metropolitan areas.
Salary.com™ Reports Moms in U.S. Would Earn $116,805 while Moms in Canada Would Earn $126,5932008 Annual Valuation of Mom’s Job Shows Impact of Company Size on Mom’s
Salary Calculation; Salary Calculation Expanded for Moms in Canada
HR Outsourcing Is Great, But Not Everywhere Companies Use It to Focus More on HR Strategy The outsourcing of HR continues, but it is not the runaway train many predicted when the practice emerged about a decade ago, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).
APERIAN GLOBAL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH of E-LEARNING MODULES for a GLOBAL WORKFORCEIn response to marketplace demand for a variety of learning modalities to address employees’ global business learning needs, Aperian Global has developed a series of e-learning modules that are now available for purchase. These online learning sessions focus on business skills required to achieve maximum performance from global, virtual teams. They provide individuals with self-guided learning that delves into differences in business behaviors across cultures and explores best practices for effective virtual teams.
Today’s SHL Webcast will Examine How to Effectively Motivate Productivity in EmployeesDr. Kasey Harboe, director of Training at SHL, a world-leading provider of psychometric assessment and development solutions
SkillSurvey Begins 2008 with Record Growth, ProfitabilityPioneer in reference checks adds Fortune 1000 clients, increases recruiting firm members
HODES GLOBAL NETWORK WINS TOP CREATIVE HONORS AT ANNUAL SHRM SPONSORED COMPETITIONHodes Netherlands Affiliate awarded Grand Prize for
Royal Dutch Navy; Microsoft and Heinz campaigns also winners
Spherion Snapshot Survey Reveals Most Talked About Television Programs at WorkAmerican Idol remains at the top, despite fewer workers discussing the program
InterviewStudio Webinar Discusses Legal Considerations of Video Interviews and Video Resumes The use of video has arrived on the hiring scene and brings with it potential concerns over EEOC and OFCCP guidelines. To help employers and recruiters better understand the issues, our firm conducted a webinar with legal representatives from the EEOC and a private practice law firm as well as with an industry expert. The following press release provides details on the webinar which your readership may find interesting. Please do not hesitate to call me with any questions. Respectfully, Colleen Aylward 425-466-7887
Employees Without Access to Health Coverage Outside Work Are Far Less Likely to RetireRetirement Plan Coverage is also a Factor, According to Watson Wyatt
Chuck Green Joins LifeCare® as Chief Marketing OfficerLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that Chuck Green has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for its overall strategic marketing vision and for brand management, enhancing market awareness, and supporting sales and customer acquisition efforts. Green reports to LifeCare's CEO, Peter G. Burki.
NEW ERA OF HR MANAGEMENT BEGINS AS ASTRA HR OPENS DOORS TO TAP $57 BILLION Personalized Consulting Services and Leading-Edge Technology Enable ASTRA HR to Automate and Optimize HR Process for Clients
Holland & Hart LLP, in partnership with M. Lee Smith Publishers, will conduct a one-day workshop Attorneys with the Denver law firm of Holland & Hart LLP, in partnership with M. Lee Smith Publishers, a national provider of information resources for Human Resources professionals, will conduct Employment Records Retention, Retrieval & Destruction, a one-day workshop on document management best practices. The event, designed for Colorado employers, HR executives, and corporate legal counsel, will be conducted Friday, June 13 at the Cherry Creek Hotel.
Tennessee Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Tennessee results found the average premium increase was 10 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Andrea de Cholnoky Joins Korn/Ferry International as Senior Client PartnerKorn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Andrea de Cholnoky, age 52, has joined the Firm as a Senior Client Partner and member of the Financial Markets. Based in New York, Ms. de Cholnoky will focus on senior level assignments in the Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Hedge Fund and Private Equity sectors.
HRsmart Raises the Bar with its Total Talent Profile ToolNew tool offers managers a single, comprehensive view of each employee
Unum No. 1 in sales, enrollment for Group Long Term Care Unum continues to lead industry in growing employer-sponsored group market
Cornerstone OnDemand – Sharpens Focus on Public Sector Leading Integrated Talent Management Provider – Cornerstone OnDemand – Sharpens Focus on Public Sector
National Technical Information Service (NTIS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, selects Cornerstone OnDemand as one of preferred USA Learning Consortium providers
Hudson Highland Group Reports 2008 First Quarter Financial ResultsHudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
PeopleCube CEO John T. Anderson To Speak on Cleantech Solutions at Red Herring North AmericaHead of Firm That Provides Workplace and Resource Management Solutions
Will Address Intelligent Scheduling for a Greener Workplace
Rising gas prices and employee total rewardsGas Prices to Go Higher; Suggested Solutions for Total Rewards Pros
Education and Communication Build CommitmentManagers routinely underestimate the amount and quality of education and communication required to make changes and improvements. Jim Clemmer explains.
3 Games Managers Play – That Result in Hiring LosersAre you on your hiring game? Dr. Michael Mercer gives the play by play on hiring practices that result in bad choices.
Employees Cry Out: Please Tell Me How I’m Doing! Feedback could be the most important process you have in your organization. Employees need direction and guidance and they thirst for positive feedback. Bruce L. Katcher explains.
Tips For An Effective ConversationKeith Rosen shares his tips on having the deepest and strongest impact during every conversation.
Misinterpreting Gender Differences: A Recipe For Organizational FailureTrying to find a way to bridge the gap of gender differences? The answer may lie in the brain. Michael Gurian and Barbara Annis share this excerpt from their book Leadership and the Sexes: Using Gender Sciences to Create Success in Business.
Does Drug Testing Work?Does drug testing really prevent drug use and workplace accidents? Don Phin investigates.
Choose Carefully: All Mediators Are Not Created EqualChoosing mediator is not as easy as it sounds. Choosing the best mediator for your case is a challenge. Mediate.com shares this article by Lee Jay Berman.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Being the TargetHow do you handle a long standing employee who seems to feel threatened by the changing employee base of the company. And he/she appears to need a "target" to create conflict? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Interference With Health Benefits Termination to prevent an employee from receiving health benefits? Hanft Law explains more.
Questions to Lead ByMotivating employees is a challenge for any leader and in the end the motivation only goes so far before the old dogs rely on their old tricks. Keith Rosen explains.
Little Things That Can Break – Or Make – Your CareerIt's the little things that count... more than you know! ClearRock shares their study on the little things that could decide the fate of your career.
Demand for Workers Remains Strong, but Some Professionals Willing to Take Lower Salary OffersWhat a difference a month makes. Job hunters are being forced to accept new positions at lower salaries. A new Jobfox study explains.
White Paper by Perth Leadership Institute Assesses Presidential Front-Runners Financial Psychology White Paper by Perth Leadership Institute Assesses Presidential Front-Runners Financial Psychology and Global Competitive Impact
Mercer urges changes to FASB disclosure proposal for retirement plan assetsMercer today urged the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to modify its proposed expansion of employers’ disclosures of pension and other postretirement benefit plan assets. In a comment letter sent to the FASB, Mercer expressed concern that certain aspects of the new disclosure standards could be too costly to employers and that implementation by year-end 2008, as called for in the FASB proposal, will be a struggle for plan sponsors – particularly those with multiple plans and geographies. Mercer called for a one-year extension of the effective date of new disclosures under the proposal.
Deciding Who Leads - 600 Word ReviewDeciding Who Leads provides corporate leaders with guidance on meeting the challenge of conducting an executive search. It contains an outline of best recruitment practices and tactical advice. FInd out more. Read this review!
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Updated Competency Management and Talent Management Case Studies Available from TEDSCase Studies from industry leaders Steelcase and Eastman Chemical showcase best practices and serve as exemplary benchmarking tools.
CuraLinc Healthcare Acquires Weber & Associates EAPCuraLinc Healthcare (www.curalinc.com), a leading behavioral health and wellness provider based in Chicago, Illinois, announced today the acquisition of Weber & Associates, one of the largest specialized providers of Employee Assistance (EAP) and Managed Behavioral Healthcare Services in the Midwest, currently covering more than 65,000 employees.
Spica goes deeper into real-time workforce managementSpica (www.spica.com), the leading SE European provider of automatic identification solutions, has acquired Slovenian software technology firm Nimus (www.nimus.si). Nimus is specialised in automatic workforce scheduling for healthcare; with a number of successful references, mostly in the daycare sector.
Do You Trust Your Human Resources Department SurveyChart Your Course International conducted an online survey about how people perceive their Human Resources departments.
Hundreds of HR Professionals Gather for Nation's Most Dynamic and Valuable Employment Law ConferenceM. Lee Smith Publishers LLC has announced the agenda for the 2008 Advanced Employment Issues Symposium, America's leading employment law conference. This two-day event will be held September 25-26 in Las Vegas and October 16-17 in Nashville.
Dr. John Boudreau to Keynote Cornerstone OnDemand’s 6th Annual Client & Partner Conference Dr. John Boudreau to Keynote Cornerstone OnDemand’s 6th Annual Client & Partner Conference – Convergence 2008
Professor and Research Director at the USC Marshall School of Business to address “New Science of Human Capital”
A Certification Standard Has Not Emerged In Emergency Preparedness PlansEmergency preparedness plans have become popular in the majority of U.S. companies, but certification for these plans still does not exist. The Conference Board explains more.
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State Coverage MandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings Thus Far
Job Interview Etiquette in Need of Performance Review59% of hiring managers say that job candidate's manners are getting worse, according to a recent Vault survey.
Research Finds Poor Talent Management Significantly Increases Employee TurnoverA lack of challenges & ineffective leadership are among the reasons why workers leave jobs, a recent Right Management study has found.
An Affordable Health Insurance Option for Small- and Mid-sized CompaniesHealth insurance is not an affordable option for many small and mid-sized companies. Davis Liu explains how health care can be possible for smaller companies.
Measurement TrapsMeasurement can be an effective tool to improve an organization, but it can also block progress. Jim Clemmer has more.
HR BPO: Building on a Heritage of Service and ExpertiseHR Business Process Outsourcing has changed since it first came into play in Human Resources. Greg Secord explains more.
Interviewing: 25 Good Questions To Ask … And 8 To AvoidWhat questions are important to you when interviewing a candidate? Pat DiDomenico shares the top 25 to ask.
Talk About the WorkCommunicating is one of the most difficult things for a manager, especially when it comes to the right tone. Bruce Tulgan reports.
Mental Resilience: Develop the Focus of a Warrior and the Peace of a MonkHow clear is your mind? Mental resilience can mean better business decisions. Kamal Sarma explains.
Only One in Three Employees EngagedFewer than one in three North American workers are fully engaged, a recent study by BlessingWhite has found.
Pregnancy Complications: Disability, No; Discrimination, Maybe A discrimination case for a pregnant employee takes a turn in the courts that may not have been expected. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article by John C. Pitblado.
Simplicity WorksMany times during mediation, the basics are forgotten and the process is even complicated. Roger D. Hartstone shares this with Mediate.com.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Queen BeeHow do you deal with a boss who thinks she's Queen Bee? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Changes To Family Medical Leave Act Now Cover More Employees & Clarify Law’s ProvisionsMilitary families in the United States now enjoy the benefits of the FMLA Act. Changes to the act have helped others understand the provisions. Pepper Hamilton LLP has more.
Vandover Launches Enhanced WebsiteAugmented Website reveals new face for established relocation industry force.
New ACTion Assessment and Planning Tool Helps Companies Launch Worksite Wellness ProgramsSix-step pre-planning tool from ACI Specialty Benefits helps companies take wellness programs from idea to successful reality
Over 40 Staffing Companies Launched on TempWorks EnterpriseOn-Demand Service Features Microsoft® Certified Solutions
CollegeRecruiter.com Founder to join Human Capital Institute Expert Advisory PanelSteven Rothberg, President and Founder of job board CollegeRecruiter.com, has accepted HCI's invitation to join the HCI Expert Advisor Panel for Recruitment Advertising and Communications. The Human Capital Institute (HCI) is a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management.
Upcoming American Payroll Association’s Annual Congress Features Presentation by CyberShiftSession Attendees will Learn how Implementing an Expense Management Automation (EMA) Solution can Provide a Significant ROI, Reduce Expense Report Processing Costs, and Improve Tools for Mobile Workers -
New One-Day Course Teaches HR Professionals How to Improve Decision-Making With Analytics and MetricAre you new to the area of HR metrics and workforce analytics or simply want to learn more about how to make the best decisions for your organization?
HRN Performance Pro Upgrade Provides Intranet Access via Single Sign-On FeatureHRN Management Group, a developer and provider of practical and effective on-line human resource management products today announced an upgrade to their Performance Pro employee performance management solution called ‘Single Sign-On’.
SuccessFactors Named One of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for Second Straight YearUse of Company's Own Award-Winning Performance and Talent Management Suite
Creates Great Work Environment for San Mateo-Based SaaS Company
Vangent, Inc., announced that it has named Steven McNair as Vice PresidentVangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced that it has named Steven McNair as Vice President, Strategic Alliances of its Human Capital division. McNair will utilize his 15-year career in business development and alliance building within the human capital industry to lead the partnership expansion efforts of the company.
SkillSoft Announces Perspectives 2008 Award WinnersFedEx, Hitachi Consulting, TELUS, UPS, and Verizon Business Recognized for Innovative Learning at SkillSoft’s Annual User Conference
Human Capital Institute and Sequent Offer “Business Transformations: Engaging the New Workforce” Human Capital Institute and Sequent Offer
“Business Transformations: Engaging the New Workforce” Networking Event
AWLP Announces 2008 Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award RecipientsAccenture, Ernst & Young and USAA Recognized for Outstanding Work-Life Programs
SumTotal Systems Reports First Quarter 2008 Results Achieves Record Revenue and Profit SumTotal® Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of learning, performance, and talent management solutions, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.
New York Brands Show Integrates People, Performance and Products“Brands Powering People, People Powering Brands” is the theme of the second annual New York Incentive, Rewards & Recognition Show and Brand Engagement Conference, to be held May 7-8, 2008, at the Hilton Hotel and Towers in New York City.
Biddle Consulting Group, Inc. Teams Up with Jackson Lewis LLP for EEO/AAP Seminar SeriesBiddle Consulting Group, Inc. and Jackson Lewis LLP team up, once again, and go on tour with a series of one-day seminars in 2008.
TheGlasshouseReport, the First Human Resource Service That Protects Employees and EmployersTheGlasshouseReport, the First Human Resource Service That Protects Employees and Employers from Unnecessary Litigation,
Launches at RIMS
New Service to Combat $100 Billion a Year Problem While Keeping Employees Safer At the Workplace
Seven Sizzling Solutions to Predictable Hourly StressorsStress and time go hand in hand. Poor time management can lead to more stress and more stress can mean time is not spent wisely. Karla Brandau unravels some stress-less solutions.
Jobs2Web Sponsors Human Capital Institute’s "Strategic Sourcing and Recruitment" InitiativeJobs2Web Sponsors Human Capital Institute’s "Strategic Sourcing and Recruitment" Initiative
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Jobs2Web, an interactive recruiting partner that helps its clients maximize their contacts with interactive job seekers, announced today that Jobs2Web is sponsoring HCI’s Strategic Sourcing and Recruitment education and research track.
Nebraska Health Care Costs Increase in 2008Health insurance costs are rising across the country, and the health care industry is no exception. The 2008 Healthcare eSurvey – Nebraska results found the average premium increase was 7.8 percent for all plans. In contrast, the average premium increase found nationally for all industries was 11.1 percent.
Halogen Software Achieves Record First Quarter, Marks 22 Quarters of Year-Over-Year GrowthStrong quarter sets corporate records for both revenue and new customerwins in Q1
LifeCare® Partners with AGS Foundation for Health in Aging To Deliver Expertise and Resources LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, announced today that it has become a corporate partner of the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging, the national non-profit organization of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), which advocates on behalf of older adults and their special health care needs.
eQuest & NAS Recruitment Announce Partnership Deal Broadens Each Company’s Range of Services eQuest, the global leader in job posting and Internet recruitment management services, and NAS Recruitment Communications, the industry leader and innovator in employment branding, recruitment marketing and career site development, announced today the launch of a strategic partnership to offer expanded services to their respective customers.
Insala-Designed Interactive Career Exploration Website Expects to Reach Two Million StudentsSponsored by Deloitte and Insala, Best Selling Author Neale S. Godfrey's Book Successfully Translates into Teacher-Led School Program
InterviewStudio Selected by Gartner as Cool Vendor Human Capital Management Software 2008InterviewStudio, a ground-breaking new rich media platform used for the initial interview of a job candidate, has been selected by Gartner as one of four Cool Vendors for Human Capital Management Software 2008.
Emportal Lands Five New Enterprise ClientsGlobal Companies Across Diverse Vertical Industries Turn to Emportal’s Approach to HRMS
SuccessFactors Helps Canadian Pacific Push Succession and Development PlanningSuccessFactors Helps Canadian Pacific Push Succession and Development Planning Beyond the Executive Suite
Succession Management, Career Development Applications Allow Canadian Pacific to Prepare for
Increasing "Baby Boomer" Retirees and Develop Leaders Internally
Salary.com™ Expands Talent Management Offering with Launch of TalentManager® Professional Edition Salary.com™ Expands Talent Management Offering with Launch of TalentManager® Professional Edition for Small & Medium Businesses; Signs First CustomerEdney Distributing Company Plans for the Future with Salary.com’s TalentManager Professional Edition
Lead Change Successfully with a New Free ebook from Interaction AssociatesThe 40-year innovator in change, collaboration tools, and methods to develop leaders - Interaction Associates (IA) - has released a timely new e-book based on the firm's popular and practical methods for achieving success at leading change.
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State CoverageMandatesReform Proposals Have Little Impact on Employer Health Care Offerings ThusFar
Softscape Locks in Solid First QuarterSales Rise Significantly on New and Expanded Customer Commitments