Softscape Appoints New Chief Financial OfficerSoftscape, the global leader in integrated people management software, today announced that William G.
Brown joined the company as its new chief financial officer.
Ting! Author Arupa Tesolin's New Book To "Spark" Innovation & Creative PowerHot on the heels of her international business book success "Ting! A Surprising Way to Listen to Intuition & Do Business Better" author Arupa Tesolin's new book "Spark - Raise Your Mind to the Power of Infinity & Create Anything" arouses curiosity about the conscious science of creating.
Buck Consultants and SPAC Actuaires Form AllianceBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world's leading human resource and benefit consulting firms, today announced that French benefit consultancy, SPAC Actuaires, has joined the Buck Consultants global network.
The Conference Board Names General Counsel and Corporate SecretarySophia A. Muirhead has been named General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at The Conference Board, Inc., the global business research and membership organization. In her new role, Muirhead will be responsible for, among other things, corporate matters and board processes for the Trustees of The Conference Board.
Authoria CEO to Provide Keynote at The Conference Board’s Human Capital Metrics Conference PepsiAmericas Executive to Co-Present on Measuring the Business Impact of Talent Management
New Research Shows Superior Revenue Growth Achieved Through SaaS-Based Human Capital ManagementNew Research Shows Superior Revenue Growth Achieved Through SaaS-Based Human Capital Management Usage
New Study From Saugatuck Technology Available for Download
Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Long Beach, California Ultimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it will host a free, interactive human resources workshop on May 6, 2008 at the Westin Long Beach in Long Beach, California.
Ceridian LifeWorks Healthy Habits Coaching added to Military OneSource offeringsMilitary Service Members and Their Families Now Have Access To Health Coaching, Weight and Stress Management Solutions
Morehead Webinar to Discuss the Untapped Potential of Employee Opinion DataCompany demonstrates how existing employee opinion data can increase employee retention, improve labor relations and drive patient satisfaction
Cytiva Launches New SonicPerform Employee Performance Management SolutionSonicRecruit developer enters a market filled with vendor hype, growing dissatisfaction, recent lawsuits and client confusion with an easy to use, easy to own performance management system
Church’s Chicken has decided to implement the JobApp Network automated hiring solution Church’s Chicken has decided to implement the JobApp Network automated hiring solution across all 272 corporate-owned restaurants in the U.S., after achieving a 63% reduction in turnover over six months in a 46 restaurant roll-out.
HODES QTRAC INTRODUCES HEALTH CARE EDITION TO IMPROVE RETENTION PRACTICES HODES QTRAC INTRODUCES HEALTH CARE EDITION TO IMPROVE RETENTION PRACTICES IN THE NATION S MOST CRITICAL INDUSTRY
The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference The Web Wins: Workscape’s 2007 Annual Open Enrollment Study Underscores Overwhelming Preference for Web-Based Tools Consumer-directed health plans & self-service decision-support tools also on the rise
Hank Stringer, announced the formation of Stringer Executive Search (Stringer ES) The new search firm, a joint venture with Austin-based RPO provider Novotus, will leverage a variety of Stringer's award-winning hiring and online search methodologies. Methodologies that Stringer Executive Search is launching provide “Synergistic Impact” and “Synergistic Fit” to help CEOs and executive teams ensure they are focused on hiring the right talent.
Jobfox is Named a Red Herring 100 Award FinalistJob Site is Recognized as a "Most Promising"
Company Driving the Future of Technology
Patient Centered Primary Care Collaborative releases new guidelines for health care purchasersFramework includes sample RFI language, advantages of buying care that reflects patient centered medical home concept
Nokia Siemens Networks Dials Up SuccessFactors for Performance and Talent ManagementNokia Siemens Networks Dials Up SuccessFactors to Create Consistent Operating Model
Merged Company Deploys SuccessFactors for Assistance in Developing New Corporate Culture
HighRoads Launches The LabReal-Time Market Insight Drives Employee Benefit Plan Design for Competitive Advantage in Hiring, Retention and Satisfaction
CHIEF HR OFFICER FOR STATE OF MICHIGAN JOINS EQUATERRA’S PUBLIC SECTOR PRACTICEEquaTerra today announced that Jim Farrell, the State Personnel Director for the State of Michigan, has joined EquaTerra’s public sector practice. Jim comes to EquaTerra with nearly 20 years of experience leading complex human resources (HR) organizations in state government. He also serves as the President of the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE).
Alliance for Wellness ROI, Inc. Selects VitalSpring as Exclusive Technology PartnerBMW NA, Henry Ford Health System, Kraft Foods Global Inc., Mastercard Worldwide and Schlumberger Will Leverage the VitalSpring Award-Winning Health Benefits Solution to Drive Industry Standards For Wellness Programs
A Complimentary Webcast for HR and Benefits Executives is Scheduled for April 22nd
Taleo Selected by NCO Group for Global Recruiting SolutionLeading Global Provider of Business Process Outsourcing Services Seeks to Optimize Recruitment of Top Talent
Top Energy Executives Resilient In Face of Industry ChallengesCorporate leaders need to focus on increased access to new acreage for exploration, training and developing people to replace the aging and shrinking oil and gas workforce, says a recent study by Grant Thornton LLP. They share the results of their annual survey.
Leaders at All Levels: Deepening Your Talent Pool to Solve the Succession Crisis - 600 Word ReviewLeaders at All Levels addresses a growing problem in business—the shortage of leaders who are prepared to face today’s complex business environment. Many companies struggle to find successors for their top jobs, and many leaders rise to the top only to fail shortly after getting there. FInd out more. Read this review!
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Easy Benefit Statements Opposes HSA SubstantiationEasy Benefit Statements (EBS) strongly opposes any proposal that would require substantiation of Health Savings Account (HSA) withdrawal transactions or any radical change to the current administration of HSAs.
More Than 175,000 Senior Finance Jobs Now Available Through RiseSmart's Human-Powered "Job Concierge"The best part," RiseSmart CEO Sanjay Sathe says, "is that our members don't have to spend their time searching through all these jobs, because our RiseSmart Concierge team does it for them."
Talent Tree to Recruit for Over 175 Call Center Employees Through Live Electronic Job FairNew job fairs on-demand service used by national employment and recruiting agency
New Report Discusses the Role of Assessments in Predicting Exceptional Employee Performance Harrison Assessments(TM) produces key measures leading to better employee performance and retention, says Impact Achievement Group
Saugatuck CEO McNee Leads "SaaS and the Third Wave" Session at Software 2008Future of Software as a Service to be discussed with Workday President Aneel Bhusri
Who Is Going Online for Health Insurance?Shopping for health insurance online is increasing in all age group categories.
Small Businesses Outsource Two or More Business Functions, Reports Achilles Group SurveyBest practices report examines differences in outsourcing between small businesses and larger enterprises. What functions and to what extent as well as the rationale and benefits differ.
New Survey Reveals Job Seekers Remain 'Cautiously Optimistic' in Challenging EconomyProfessional resume writer, Georgia Adamson, offers advice to job seekers on how to be prepared for the new competitive job market.
ClearStar.net Launches Aurora PlatformLeading provider of web-based applications for background and employment screening releases new technology platform.
The Offsite: A Leadership Challenge FableIsn’t it time our leadership actions included ending the abusive use of power to exploit others? Robert Thompson has some answers.
Keys to Personal, Team, and Organization TransformationOne of the reasons highly effective leaders are so effective is because they have well developed judgment muscles between their ears, says Jim Clemmer. He shares more.
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies as Much as $45 Billion a YearThe bottom lines of companies are getting heavier. . . mainly because the rate of obesity in the U.S. has risen drastically. The Conference Board shares more.
DOL Checklist Offers Key to the Mysteries of Wellness Program IdentificationCertain health promotion or disease prevention programs offered by a group health plan – commonly known as wellness programs – must comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) wellness program regulations. Littler Mendelson shares this study.
Four Factors to Resolving Job DissatisfactionHow many of your employees are satisfied with their jobs? You might be surprised to learn that recent studies have shown that more than half of U.S. Workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. Jeff Garton shares more.
A Better Way to Cut Costs During a RecessionThe 'R' word is rearing it's ugly head and making many leaders sigh... that's right Recession. With a recession comes cuts. There is a question plaguing many executives, what is the best way of trimming? Curt Finch has some answers.
Employee Overboard!Not worried about the talent shortage? Watching the company’s stock price but not employee retention statistics is about as useful as a ship captain watching for icebergs—behind the boat. Dr. Rosie Steeves explains.
Establishing a Selection Committee for Enterprise App ProjectsChoosing an Enterprise System requires a selection committee. Info-Tech shares some tips on how to organize and effective committee.
Taking the Plunge: Are You Ready to Commit to Outsourcing HR?If you are thinking of committing to outsourcing, ask yourself a few key questions. Joyce Maroney shares more.
Being All That We Can SeeThe gap between what we say we value and how we live can get pretty big. Jim Clemmer has more.
You've Got the Same Skeptics Who Watch Network NewsOverstating the truth leads to a skeptic listener. Dianna Booher explains.
The Importance of Breaking the Ice!Some believe that playing an ice breaking game before a meeting is simply a waste of valuable time. Michael Goldman says it's time well spent.
What Can You Do About Workplace Gossip? The whispering at the water cooler and constant stories about co-workers signal more than just a gossip problem... there's a productivity problem. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares suggestions on how to close the book on constant tales in the workplace.
Fear of Funny: A Mediator’s Guide to Losing ItHow do you mediate effectively and keep your cool? It's all in the funny bone. Mediate.com shares this light-hearted article by Eva Zimet.
Los Angeles HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Celebrates 25th Anniversary CPEhr, a leading California Human Resources Outsourcing firm, announced its plans to support California-based non-profit organizations, including clients and local firms in celebration of its 25th year in business.
Infohrm Named “Cool Vendor” for Human Capital Management Software 2008 by Leading Industry Analyst Vendors Selected for the “Cool Vendor Report” are Innovative, Impactful, and Intriguing
Pax Gabriel Introduces the Executive Search Pax Gabriel Introduces the Executive Search Industry’s Most Comprehensive Reporting Method for Today’s Corporations. Better Results Through Better DataPax Gabriel answers the need for more, better reporting to corporations during search the executive search process.
New "Wellness Score" from CIGNA Can Forecast Health Risks Years in AdvanceOnline questionnaire and sophisticated analytics predict future impact; combined with online coaching to help improve health.
SumTotal Systems Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date SumTotal® Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of learning, performance and talent management solutions, will host its first quarter 2008 earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 29, 2008.
City of High Point, N.C. Reports Successful Implementation of CyberShift’s Workforce Management Flexible System Accommodates Complex Scheduling Requirements, Which Include 130 Different Shifts and 1,500 Workers
GeoLearning Announces 2008 Summit on Learning & Performance, Its Annual User & Partner ConferenceLargest on-demand learning and talent management event features learning industry experts and best practice sessions in San Antonio, Texas June 8-12, 2008.
JWT INSIDE Presents Summer Webinar SeriesJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, announced it will host a webinar series for clients discussing trends and current topics related to health care recruitment. The tight team of experts from JWT INSIDE will present on the topics of Search Engine Marketing, Emerging Media, Metrics, Social Networking and more. The webinar series, “Health Care Summer Series of Webinars” begins this month with “Search Engine Marketing in Health Care Recruitment”.
EEO Professional Seminar Series Returns for 2008 TourBiddle Consulting Group, Inc. and Jackson Lewis LLP team up, once again, and go on tour with a series of one-day seminars in 2008.
Aquire Ends First Quarter of 2008 with 13 Percent Growth Over First Quarter Last YearAquire, the leader in visual workforce planning and management solutions, today announced record first quarter revenues, with a 40 percent growth in the SAP market and 95 percent growth in the Oracle HR market over last year.
HRmarketer Webinar to Highlight 'Marketing to HR' with Traditional and Web 2.0 Integrated StrategiesHow to create a successful marketing and PR strategy that generates more visibility, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings.
BestCompaniesAZ to Hold 3rd Annual Leadership Forum and Networking Event BestCompaniesAZ and this year’s title sponsor, Lifelock, today announced open registration for the third Leadership Forum and Networking Event to be held this year at Chase Field prior to the Arizona Diamondbacks game against the San Diego Padres on Friday, April 18, 2008.
Obesity Costs U.S. Companies as Much as $45 Billion a Year,The Conference Board ReportsThe rate of obesity in the United States has doubled in the last 30 years, and those extra pounds weigh on companies’ bottom lines, according to a new report from The Conference Board. Today, 34 percent of American adults fit the definition of “obese.”
Job Seekers More Pessimistic in April: Results of CollegeRecruiter.com With only 64.1 percent of college students and recent graduates believing that it will take them three or fewer months to find a job if they were to start looking for a new job today, their pessimism is significantly stronger than it was in March when 73.5 percent expected to find a new job within three months or even February when 65 percent expected to find a new job within three months.
Knowledge Infusion to Drive Continued Education at Oracle Applications User Group ConferenceKnowledge Infusion Vice President Stavros Liakakos to discuss how HCM and talent management technology strategy and execution can create business impact
Emportal Expands Sales Team with Experienced Regional Sales DirectorIndustry Expert To Drive Growth Of Emportal’s Midwest Presence
Hiring Managers - Finding Quality Job Candidates Just Got EasierJTL Services, Inc., a leading job recruiting company with offices in Connecticut and North Carolina, has just launched a service to help its clients find top quality candidates.
Management Should Commit to Skills Say Senior Healthcare ProfessionalsSenior healthcare professionals voting at a Skills for Health consultation event believe that high level commitment and investment in skills transformation is critical to improving patient care.
Alegent Health Partners with Enwisen to Deliver World-Class Onboarding SolutionEnwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that Alegent Health, the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in Nebraska and southwestern Iowa, has selected and gone live with Enwisen’s AnswerSource Onboarding solution – a leading onboarding orchestration technology that automates the three key components of onboarding: task management, forms management and socialization.
“Move the X-Box, I’m Interviewing.” “Move the X-Box, I’m Interviewing.” Dorm room interview practice will help you smooth out rough spots when it comes time for the real thing says on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com.A tightening job market makes it essential that students and new graduates be at the top of their job-search game.
Webinar Addresses Best Practices in Talent Acquisition Systems and Performance ManagementnowHIRE.com and Halogen sponsor webinar featuring Impact Achievement Group’s Dr. Julie White
Careertours Received "Official Honoree" Distinction for the 12th Annual Webby AwardsCareerTours Recognized by "Oscars of the Internet" The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, today recognized CareerTours as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement.
Dayak is a New Recruiting Marketplace that Saves Employers Money, Fills Jobs FasterNew site allows employers to set their own finders fee for a successful hire, and helps recruiters make more money.
The Wrong Civilian Work Environment can be Hazardous to the Health of Combat Exposed VeteransFormer Walter Reed psychiatrist Dr. Cynthia J. Washington explains, "veterans with combat related PTSD or similar challenges are significantly restricted in that certain reasonably predictable work environments will exacerbate their condition, albeit with substantial variation." Maryland headquartered DESTIN Enterprises, L.L.C. and Chicago-based Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C., in association with Dr. Washington, have developed a comprehensive training and education program known as PERCEVD, "Preparing Employers to Reintegrate Combat Exposed Veterans with Disabilities". Kaleidoscope's nationally renowned CEO, Doug Harris, projects that "PERCEVD is essential for managing interplay between reasonable accommodations and conduct rules for combat exposed veterans, whether an employer's related goal is diversity and inclusion, ADA or USERRA compliance."
CareerTV Show Features Most Diverse EmployersCareerTV – the nation’s leading career video website, hit it big with its April 1st launch of the CareerTV Show. The first episode features employers that students have voted as the most diverse in the nation.
Infohrm Announces Key Themes and Presentations for 2008 Workforce Planning SummitWorkforce Planning experts emphasize importance of developing relationships with finance and line partners.
Employee Abuse, Lack of Advance Notice and Leave Tracking are Top FMLA Concerns of U.S. EmployersHuman resource practitioners responding to a survey on the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) indicate a high level of support for most of the United States Department of Labor’s proposed FMLA regulations.
New Report Discusses the Role of Assessments in Predicting Exceptional Employee Performance and ReteHarrison Assessments™ produces key measures leading to better employee performance and retention, says Impact Achievement Group
New Personality Report Spotlights High Potential Candidates for Fundraising JobsPerformance Programs announces fundraiser job suitability reports based on Hogan Personality Inventory, the gold standard in job personality testing. New online report shows who has high potential for success in nonprofit fundraising jobs.
Vitruva Revolutionizes Job Advertising, Announces First Web Site with Performance-Based ModelMatching accuracy of breakthrough artificial intelligence engine ensures success for employers and job candidates
Newly-Validated DISC Personality Profile, Now With Even More PersonalityA newly-validated DISC profile is key to unlocking successful hires in business, reducing conflict at home, and exploring personal potential.
Prescription Solutions named winner in URAC's Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Prescription Solutions wins the Silver medal in first-ever
nationwide competition recognizing health management programs that
empower, protect consumers
FreeTotalCompStatements.com Announces Over 400 Clients, Covering 300,000 EmployeesRetail, manufacturing and other industries propel milestone only 16 months after release of free software.
Jobfox Receives “Official Honoree” Distinction in Employment Category for the Annual Webby AwardsJobfox, a site that matches job seekers with employers, is honored by the 12th Annual Webby Awards.
Arbita & Appendant Marketing Group Sign Letter of IntentArbita to purchase selected assets of Appendant Marketing Group, LLC.
Insala Announces 4th HCI Leadership Webcast on Building Workforce Affiliation for Talent GrowthRon Elsdon, Ph.D., Presents "Building Workforce Affiliation to Keep Your Best and Brightest Talent”
Joseph P. Murphy will facilitate a conference session entitled: Web 2.0: Virtual RecruitingJoseph P. Murphy will facilitate a conference session entitled: Web 2.0: Virtual Recruiting and the Candidate Experience in a Global Talent Marketplace.
ADP National Employment Report Shows U.S. Employment Increased by 8,000 Private Sector Jobs in MarchJobs in the private sector showed a healthy rise in March. ADP has more.
Fake Excuses For Arriving Late For WorkA recent survey by CareerBuilder.com found that nearly one-in-four workers admit to making up fake excuses for being late for work. Hiring managers share their most outrageous stories.
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Millennial EmployeesTo say today's workforce is diverse is an understatement. Most supervisors have the pleasure of having to manage people from several different generations. Pat DiDomenico explains.
What Every Compensation Professional Should Know About Sarbanes OxleyThe webinar “What every compensation professional should know about Sarbanes Oxley” event on April 9th will discuss SOX, SARBOX, Sarbanes Oxley…By whichever name you call it, it has the same meaning. But what meaning does SOX have for Compensation and Human Resource Professionals?
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Maryland organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 93.1 to 99 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Best-Selling Career Reference Forecasts the Future Job MarketThe most popular career reference ever, the Occupational Outlook Handbook, is hitting book shelves in a new 2008-2009 edition. Packed with updates, this authoritative resource has changed significantly from previous editions to include some surprising information about today's job market.
HR Acuity Releases Results of 2008 Workplace Investigation Benchmarking SureyFirst-of-its-kind survey focuses on key personnel, organization structure and tools used to conduct workplace investigations into employee wrongdoing.
CyberShift’s Craig Fearon Offers Insight and Identifies Measurable Savings in ArticleAmerican Accounts Payable Association’s Inaugural Online Publication Features Article from CyberShift Expense Management Automation Expert CyberShift’s Craig Fearon Offers Insight and Identifies Measurable Savings in Article on Automating Employee Business Expense Reporting and Reimbursement Process
Business Development Director Joins NAS ChicagoNAS Recruitment Communications, an industry leader and innovator in employment branding, interactive marketing and career site development, announced the appointment of Kimberly C. Coan as Director, Business Development for its Chicago office.
U.S. Preventive Medicine and deCODE Genetics Sign Letter of Intent to Expand Personalized Medicine U.S. Preventive Medicine, a leading provider of prevention and corporate wellness programs, and deCODE Genetics, announced today they have signed a letter of intent to expand their businesses in the U.S. and internationally by adding genetic testing to their array of wellness and personalized medicine services.
District 53 Toastmasters Sets April 9th As Human Resource Professionals DayDistrict 53 Toastmasters, covering all of Connecticut, parts of Eastern NY state, and Western Massachusetts, has named April 9th, 2008 "Human Resource Professionals Day" to acknowledge human resource (HR) professionals for their critical role in the workplace.
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