RETIREMENT: The Biggest Job You'll Ever HaveWhen thinking of retirement there are many issues we need to take into account, including financial. Have we saved enough? How do we save enough? What might be other sources of income other than savings? Abby Anderson of Solutions EAP has some answers.
Effective Succession PlanningEnjoy this transcription on succession planning. Lori Morgan, the Public Relations Manager for HRSmart discusses succession planning’s historical aspects, realizing the need for succession planning, purpose/primary task, identifying skills and shortages, finding hidden talents, key elements and automation, and implementation.
Hackett Launches Performance Study in Learning & DevelopmentHackett Launches Performance Study in Learning & Development,Helping Companies Improve Efficiency and EffectivenessNew Study Targets Key Component of Talent Management
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CustomerVision Redefines Web 2.0, Enterprise Wikis for Social Learning and Knowledge ManagementCustomerVision Redefines Web 2.0, Enterprise Wikis for Social Learning and Knowledge Management
Laura Dion-Jones Casey to be Featured in "Women's World" Magazine in Dramatic Weight Loss StoryThe feature tells the vital role daily walking played in Laura's tremendous 130-pound weight loss success story. By making walking her daily form of cardio, Laura lost 130 pounds in 2 1/2 years the old-fashioned way - on her own - and she is now into her forth year of maintenance. Cutting white starch and sugar from her diet are also crucial components to her incredible weight loss success and as with her daily walking, she continues to follow a low-carb lifestyle.
U.S. Retirement Assets Grew Substantially in Last 10 Years, But Face a Challenging 2008Watson Wyatt Research Also Finds Alternative Assets Are Increasingly Popular
Lucas Group, placed Andrew Goldstrom as President at International Environmental Management (IEM)Lucas Group, an executive search firm, recently placed Andrew Goldstrom as President at International Environmental Management (IEM) headquartered in Atlanta, GA. IEM is a subsidiary of Oakleaf Waste Management headquartered in East Hartford, CT.
FIRST ADVANTAGE LAUNCHES SAFEi9™ FOR COMPREHENSIVE I-9 PROCESSINGWeb-Based Enrollment Enables Employers to Easily Conduct Legal Right to Work Form I-9 Employment Verifications on New Employees
Corporate Synergies to Drive Funding Corporate Synergies to Drive FundingCorporate Synergies, a full-service independent benefits consultant and brokerage firm, today announced their support with SaVes4ALS’ Dining & Dancing with the Stars event to help build awareness and funding for The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter.
AIRS Launches Free Monthly Sourcing Report for Recruitment IndustryAIRS, a company of The RightThing and the leader in recruitment training, technology and outsourcing, has launched AIRS Sourcing Report, a free monthly report with tips, techniques and new technologies to help recruiters find the best talent online.
Understanding what communication is all about"Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood."
- William Penn.
Article written by Paul Kam, MD of D'Jungle People Experiential Learning Consultants.
Interview LIVE from your computer’s desktop with eJobFairs ON DEMANDCanadian Company Finds Many Benefits Recruiting With An Electronic Job Fair Open House
AIRS Launches Free Monthly Sourcing Report for Recruitment IndustryAIRS, a company of The RightThing and the leader in recruitment training, technology and outsourcing, has launched AIRS Sourcing Report, a free monthly report with tips, techniques and new technologies to help recruiters find the best talent online.
Corporate Synergies Announces Highly Anticipated WebinarCorporate Synergies, a full-service independent benefits consultant and brokerage firm, today announced a Webinar agenda designed to assist human resource executives and C-levels in the development of strategic benefits planning for immediate impact on employee retention, employee acquisition and overall cost containment. This Webinar will take place April 8, 2008 2:00 pm (EDT).
Council on Education in Management Announces Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner to Present KeynoteCommissioner Steve Poizner will present at the 1st Annual Northern California Workers' Comp Forum, May 14-15, 2008. This innovative event is being held at the Hyatt Regency Monterey in Monterey, Calif.
Emerald Customer Wins Organization Development Network AwardEmerald Software announces that one of its key customers, a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust, has won an award from the Organization Development Network for their deployment and usage of three of Emerald’s key human resource process management products.
MS WORKPLACE LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ACHIEVE CAREER GOALSSpringtime is typically one of the busiest hiring periods of the year and can be an ideal juncture for many workers to consider new jobs and career paths. However, for those faced with certain job-related challenges, there is often little guidance or support for navigating such an important change.
Irv Yacht Joins BenefitVision in Newly Created Position of CFOBenefitVision, Inc. (BVI), the country’s leading provider of employee benefit enrollment and communication services using a unique “tele-enrollment process to provide individualized core and voluntary benefit enrollment with no work interruption, is pleased to announce the appointment of Irv Yacht as Chief Financial Officer.
New Study Recognizes Halogen Customer for Best Practices in EmployeeHalogen Software Inc., a leading provider of
web-based employee performance and talent management software, has
sponsored an IDC case study which profiles Florida-based CPA firm, O'Sullivan
Creel.
Secure Talent Now Offers SPECS Technology to ClientsHigh-tech compliance software complemented by expert review.
Buck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Slight Slowdown in Cost IncreasesBuck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Slight Slowdown in Cost Increases, But Double-Digit Trend Continues
American Specialty Health and INSPIRIS win top honors in URAC’s Best Practices American Specialty Health and INSPIRIS win top honors in URAC’s Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards.
Esteemed judges spotlight 22 winning programs for setting new benchmarks in consumer-focused care
New Book Shows How Being a Successful Manager Means Turning Monkeys Into LemonsZest, energy, enthusiasm, confidence: when managers and employees are lemons they, and their organisations, are high performing, effective and empowered. Lee Gilbert, leading HR and management consultant, has distilled his experience from working with some of Britain's leading companies, and come up with a fool-proof formula for people management success. Gilbert calls it Turning Monkeys into Lemons.
State and Local Governments Propose Bills Covering Sick LeaveWhile current policies vary from state to state, the Benefits USA 2007/2008 survey of more than 5,400 benefit plans found employers offer exempt workers 8.4 sick days on average and non-exempt 7.6.
Hummingbird Signs On with Virgin HealthMiles As Coaching VendorVirgin HealthMiles (formerly known as Virgin Life Care), part of the world-renowned Virgin Group, announces that they have chosen Hummingbird Coaching Services as their health coaching vendor.
Live InterViewing Remote Applicants -- Its Rewards Reach Beyond HiringNow, Live InterView remote applicants. With TeleCommuter Live-InterViewer™ you challenge applicants with work they'll meet on the job ... so they show you they can do the job ... not just tell you. Find the best TeleCommuters to trust to work at home. Or pre-interview any type of employee anywhere to bring in the best of the best.
Growing Bench Strength at United Stationers: Strategic Succession PlanningLisa Padden is the manager of organization development and training at United Stationers recently shared her companies succession plans with HR.com.
Kforce Named "Best Place to Work in Tampa Bay" Finalist for Third Consecutive YearProfessional staffing firm Kforce Inc. has been named a "Best Place to Work in Tampa Bay" finalist in the "101 employees and more" category for the third consecutive year and has been a finalist each year the program has been in existence.
New White Paper Details Employment Challenges – and HR Outsourcing Solutions Responding to continuing employment challenges and changing regulatory compliance, California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing firms in record numbers in 2008.
CyberShift Named to START-IT Magazine’s 2008 Top 125 Manufacturing Technology ProvidersCyberShift Receives Prestigious Honor for Third Consecutive Year
Cornerstone OnDemand Presents the “Talent Management Experience” Webcast Series Series to address talent management from three perspectives – Managers, Business Leaders and Employees
Valtera Announces Appointment of Dr. Bruce ErenkrantzValtera Announces Appointment of Dr. Bruce Erenkrantz, Expands West Coast Presence with New Southern California Office
Santa Ana location will respond to growing client demand for services such as leadership assessment, employee engagement and more.
Globoforce Named Benefits & Compensation SuperstarCompany Awarded for Technological Excellence in Developing Global Employee Recognition Program that Supports More than 330,000 Employees
Researchers from PreVisor companies supply quantity and quality content at SIOP 2008 Commitment to intensive research results in acceptance of more than 30 presentations
TRACOM Group Offers New Training Courses and GuidesNew resources teach research-proven Social Style interpersonal skills to improve managerial and sales performance.
BackTrack Integrates Background Screening Services with myStaffingPro Applicant Tracking SystemCombined solution will provide clients with a streamlined, high-quality hiring process.
Epic Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age - 600 Word ReviewSuccessful change leadership is an often overlooked developmental skill in our global age where uncertainty, a hastened pace, and intensified competition have become the norm. Epic Change is the result of in-depth qualitative interviews with leaders across numerous industries responsible for heading up change initiatives. Find out more. Read this review.
Epic Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age - 300 Word ReviewSuccessful change leadership is an often overlooked developmental skill in our global age where uncertainty, a hastened pace, and intensified competition have become the norm. Epic Change is the result of in-depth qualitative interviews with leaders across numerous industries responsible for heading up change initiatives. Find out more. Read this review.
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Chamness Relocation: Celebrating 20 Years of SuccessChamness Relocation Services, Inc., a nationwide provider of destination services headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is proud to celebrate its 20 year anniversary.
Avisena Named Minority Leading Innovator By Greater Miami Chamber of CommerceRevenue cycle management company Avisena has been named South Florida's Leading Innovator in the Marketplace among the top 100 minority businesses by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
Unemployed Must Stay Positive in 2008, According to NCBIFor those who are unemployed, keeping a hopeful and positive attitude can be essential to finding new employment, according to Alan Edwards, chairman of NCBI, leading Dallas-based personal career marketing firm.
AIRS Expands Global Presence with UK OfficeRecruiting Industry Veteran Matt Jessop Selected to Open and Develop Sourcing Technology & Training Company’s UK Operations
Duane Lee has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Pittsburgh officeLee joins Buck from Hewitt Associates, where he served as Principal and Health Management Consulting Actuary. Prior to that, he spent 19 years with Buck.
BackTrack Integrates Background Screening Services with myStaffingPro Applicant Tracking SystemBacktrack Inc., a leader in the background screening industry, has recently teamed up with myStaffingPro, an innovative applicant tracking software company based in Ohio.
Leverage Web 2.0 for Effective IT RecruitingOnline recruiting is highly popular method of searching for talent, but as Info-Tech reports it can be carried out more effectively.
Six Ways HR Can Help Employees Realize Career ContentmentDo you enjoy your job? That may be easier said than done. . . Jeff Garton shares more.
A Better Way to Cut Costs During a RecessionAchieving growth after a recession can be difficult for organizations who slash costs in response to a financial fall. Curt Finch explains.
Managing the Whole System of WorkToday, there is a new frontier being explored that not only directly affects workforce satisfaction and knowledge management, but also directly affects an organization’s bottom line performance, customer satisfaction, and its ability to sustain improvement. Jackie Messersmith explains.
Ask the Coach – Issue 58: Learning to be More AssertiveFor many people becoming more assertive is a learned trait. It takes practice and perseverance but the results are well worth it. Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching on ways to become more assertive and seek out top-notch high visibility.
The Top Five Aspects of Employee Job SatisfactionWhat do you find satisfying about your job? Don Phin shares some interesting facts about job satisfaction.
Three Questions to Ask in Discrimination Cases When responding to a discrimination claim, an employer can ask three relatively simple questions. . . M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.
March Madness Fuels Office Gambling; Impacts ProductivityIt's March and time to jump into the pool... office pool, of course. And it seems it's a popular thing to do in many workplaces. Isabelle Duguay of Bensinger DuPont & Associates places her bets and shares her thoughts.
HR’s Black Budget: The Hidden Costs of the HR FunctionHR is the corporate king of Black Budgeting and they have a lot in common with, oddly enough, the CIA. Chris Havern has more.
Amendment to the Family Medical Leave Act Provides New Leave Rights for Families of ServicemembersIt is, by now, well documented that military members who are injured in battle are surviving in record numbers, leaving active duty and requiring short and long-term care to convalesce. This law recognizes this new fact of life for military families and permits them six months of protected unpaid leave to care for family members who return injured from an active duty deployment. Littler Mendelson shares more.
Transition Back From the War—Our Veterans, Their Families and Communities They've fought overseas and now it's time to come home. Does life just continue on as it had before employees headed off to war? Byron Fischer of Solutions EAP says veterans need more than thanks and prayers.
CareerTV, the largest online recruitment video site, continues to expand its servicesThe latest new announcement is the CareerTV television show. This is a national half-hour television program that airs online at CareerTV.com and on television stations at several prominent colleges and universities including Columbia University, New York University, California Institute of Technology, University of Texas Austin, and University of Chicago.
Want More Loyal Employees? Offer Them Backup Child and Elder Care, New Poll FindsThis release shares results of an online poll showing that a vast majority of working parents would be more loyal to employers who offered them backup care assistance.
Linda Ellerbee speaks: Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and ProtectionAward Recipients of Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection to be Announced at Conference
The Leadership Trust® provides pro bono services to non-profitsThe Leadership Trust®, a for-profit leadership development organization, provides pro bono services for local non profit organizations, and Housing for New Hope will experience their fourth pro bono offering on March 16, 2008, this time to support not only the success of those transitioning into total independence but also the work of counselors and other staff members who further assist this target group.
Video Technology Changing Job Search So many applicants and so little time. How do Employers get through all the interviews? Some are finding a click of a switch can change everything. M. Lee. Smith Publishers shares this story.
The Four Key Ingredients to Talent MultiplicationLike any good recipe, a mixture of the four best ingredients is key in achieving a talent-powered organization. Peter Cheese, Robert J. Thomas and Elizabeth Craig explain.
APQC Knowledge Management - new research eventAPQC CONFERENCE, “THE NEW EDGE IN KM,” TACKLES HOW TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE ACROSS GENERATIONS AND IN A WEB 2.0 ENVIRONMENT
Shaker Consulting Group provides a Virtual Job Tryout® for the AmTrust recruiting teamAmTrust Bank’s mortgage business is booming. In order to meet an increased loan volume, the organization has a goal to increase their outside sales force of Wholesale Mortgage Sales Consultants in key markets nationwide.
Creating Exceptional Customer Experiences: Be the Customer, Advises Impact Achievement GroupPerformance management principals and training must mirror an emphasis on customer service excellence
Acquisition Creates Top B2B Media Platform in Fast-Growing SegmentsCrossing Media, Owner of HRO Today, FAO Today, CRO and HRO Europe Magazines, Acquires SharedXpertise, Creating Top B2B Media Platform in Fast-Growth Segments
SuccessFactors Names Industry Heavyweights as Keynote Presenters for Global Users ConferenceEarly-Bird Registration Ends Sunday, March 23
The Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Caucus Designed to Protect Your Company’s Healthcare Benefits The Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Caucus Designed to Protect Your Company’s Healthcare Benefits and its Bottom Line for C-level and HR Professionals
Authoria Unites DDI’s Competency Libraries with Its Comprehensive Talent Management SolutionDDI Competency Libraries Are Embedded as Standard Feature of Authoria Talent Management
Authoria Redefines the “Core” of Talent ManagementSingle Source of Information and Tools for Managing People, Positions, Hierarchies, and Goals Makes Unified Talent Management a Reality
Morehead Webinar Presents Framework for Increasing Physician Engagement through Action PlanningCompany’s extensive experience in collecting and analyzing physician data leads to action planning framework
Top Employers Increase Master's Level Hiring by 22% in 2008CollegeGrad.com Names Top 100 Master's Employers for 2008
Join LifeCare's Free Stress Management WebinarThis announcement offers readers an open invitation to join LifeCare's upcoming free webinar on the management of stress in the workplace.
Survey: U.S. Executives Report Employee Retention a Top Priority in 2008iCIMS Completes Customer Webinar Series on Candidate Marketing and Search Engine OptimizationLeading Software-as-a-Service provider delivers free training sessions to confront clients’ growing business challenges.
SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast #15SyberWorks LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast #15: Interview with Victor Dacey of Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
SyberWorks, Inc., a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System (LMS) industry, today announces the next episode in their LMS e-Learning Implementation Podcast Series: "Interview with Victor Dacey of Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc."
Human Capital Management For Defense: Effectively Managing The Total ForceOver 300 human capital leaders and professionals from the military and civilian sector gathered at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia from February 26-29 to discuss best practices in the recruitment and retention of quality personnel and learn about exciting workforce development initiatives across the DoD.
Colorado State University Announces TRACOM’s Social Style as Most Effective The Social Style training model is easier to understand and use than either DiSC or Myers-Briggs, according to a new research study from Colorado State University and Regis Learning Solutions.
Halogen Customers Shape Industry-Leading Employee Performance and TalentManagement SolutionContinuous Enhancement Model and Customer Advisory Board ProgramsExemplify Why Halogen Is the Customer Service Leader in Talent ManagementMarket
Jobscience Introduces Automated Tracking Solution for Staffing and Recruitment Jobscience Introduces Automated Tracking Solution for Staffing and Recruitment Through Upcoming WebinarJobscience announces the latest addition to its applicant tracking solution suite designed specifically for staffing and recruiting agencies. TalentStaffing incorporates the wide range of tools and processes used in the daily business of recruiting into one integrated solution.
Cornerstone OnDemand Announces 6th Annual Client & Partner Conference Cornerstone OnDemand Announces 6th Annual Client & Partner Conference – Convergence 2008
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.
Infohrm Launches New Workforce Planning Tools to Help Organizations Infohrm Launches New Workforce Planning Tools to Help Organizations Better Predict and Manage Critical Workforce GapsEnhanced Features and Functionality Permit Comprehensive Skills/Capabilities Planning & FTE Forecasting
Coaching Improves Employee Wellness Success RatesWorkplace Options' "Advantage Live Well" Pairs Personal Coaching with Online Programs for Optimal Results
iCIMS Completes Customer Webinar Series on Candidate Marketing and Search Engine OptimizationLeading Software-as-a-Service Provider Delivers Free Training Sessions to Confront Clients’ Growing Business Challenges
Companies Not Fully Tapping Potential of Onsite Health CentersLack of Performance Measurement Cited as Top Impediment to Operations
HCR Software to Host Complimentary Webinar on Optimizing an Excel Enabled Compensation ProcessBack by popular demand, the webinar “Optimizing your Excel enabled compensation process” event on March 26 will discuss how compensation managers can successfully optimize their compensation process.
Color Me On Announces Alliance with Long Branch Farms Color Me On Announces Alliance with Long Branch Farms Enables a Unique Country Theme-Based Training and Team Building Experience
Edge Training Systems Introduces a New Managing Change Training Video and On-Demand Streaming Video Edge Training Systems, a producer of leadership and employee development solutions, today announced the addition of a new training video program: Managing Change - The Complete Perspective. With the world and workplace changing faster than ever, people and organizations need to be able to effectively manage change. This video program demonstrates how change affects individuals internally and the best methods for leading others through change.
Valtera Announces Innovative Employee Engagement SurveyNew turnkey solution allows companies of all sizes to rapidly set up and customize employee survey administration and reporting
Sharp uptick in job seeker registrations noted on specialty site, WallStJobs.com.But a similar rise in specialty firms looking to hire might mitigate the impact.
Hedge funds, insurance and smaller boutique firms seemed poised to acquire newly available talent.
HRsmart, recognizes continued growth in its Latin American marketsHRsmart Brazil announced a 26-percent growth in revenue, supported by an increase in its customer base and an increase in revenue per client.
ExcellerateHRO Named to List of Elite Outsourcing Service Providers ExcellerateHRO has been selected for the third consecutive year as a Leader in The Global Outsourcing 100’s list of the world’s top outsourcing service providers. The list is produced annually by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).
TalentQuest Webinar Explores 'Competencies That Matter' for Effective Talent ManagementMarch 20 event will discuss the skills, knowledge, behaviors and abilities needed for people in key roles to succeed
Chantel Sheaks Joins Buck Consultants as PrincipalChantel Sheaks has joined Buck Consultants as Principal of Government Affairs in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.
WorldatWork Names Several Vice PresidentsWorldatWork, an association of human resource professionals from FORTUNE 500 and other leading organizations worldwide, recently announced the appointments and promotions of several executives.
GlaxoSmithKline to Rollout DoubleStar Talent Measurement SolutionWorkforce Insight OnDemand enhances GSK’s global recruitment operations.
Morehead Webinar Presents Survey Instrument for Nursing Magnet Recognition ProgramMorehead discusses how to leverage employee survey data to meet Magnet Recognition Program requirements.