Enterprise Rent-A-Car Presentation Drives Top Talent With SHL’s Objective AssessmentsEnterprise Rent-A-Car Presentation Drives Top Talent With SHL’s Objective Assessments at Upcoming ERE Expo
Learn how Enterprise Rent-A-Car automated and built assessment into their hiring and development practices to measure and build their success, consistently increasing people performance, while reducing turnover and time-to-hire with SHL, a leading provider of objective assessment and competency models
APPLEBY An Offshore law firm with a global reachAs one of the world’s leading offshore law firms serving an international client base, Appleby’s attorneys are available to talk on a variety of issues.
Softscape Exceeds 3.4 Million Users, Dominates Strategic Human CapitalManagement Market Softscape Exceeds 3.4 Million Users, Dominates Strategic Human CapitalManagement Market for Global EnterprisesIncreased Demand From Large Multi-National Enterprises and OngoingProfitable Operations Close Out Stellar Year
Michael Rudnick to Lead HCI Masters Webcast for Talent and HR ProfessionalsThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global education and professional association that defines excellence and establishes standards for the new business science of strategic talent management, in collaboration with Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, will host intranet and portal guru, Michael Rudnick, for a Master’s Webcast presentation on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. EST.
Jerry Reiff Joins OCI as Director of Client ServicesJerry Reiff Joins Premier Healthcare Benefits Data Management Provider OCI as Director of Client Services
Warren L. Ezra Joins Benefit ConceptsBenefit Concepts, Inc. announced today that Warren Ezra has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager covering the Southeastern United States.
Salary.com™ Increases Global Presence in Compensation Market with Launch of Canadian Market Pricing New CompAnalyst® product provides a single source of employer-reported compensation data for Canadian businesses; first deal already completed
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
Lynda Fleury selected for ISE Southeast Award 2008Unum and Home Depot IT executives honored for achievements in information security
Quiznos Selects Halogen for Fresh Approach to Talent ManagementNew System to Streamline Process, Drive Value from Appraisals
Upcoming Avilar Webinar Offers Tips for Avoiding and Recovering from Talent Management DisastersAccording to Avilar, competency management is the foundation of all talent management activities. It improves the ability to support strategic talent management initiatives such as recruiting, performance management and succession planning by enabling organizations to better analyze organizational skill gaps and training needs.
Save the Date for Accelerate 2008! CyberShift Announces Details of Client ConferenceCyberShift, a leading global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services
Entrepreneur introduces New Learning SolutionLisa Moore, small business entrepreneur, announces the introduction of new learning solution, Passport to Transformation™, for professional development and coaching.
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Workscoop - Rate Your Job, Rate Your BossWorkscoop allows employees to submit reviews that rate their job, boss and recent interview. This information allows job seekers to get inside information about prospective employers.
New Business Development Director Brings HR Expertise to SeattleNAS Recruitment Communications announced the appointment of Jackie Rief as Director, Business Development, for the HR communications industry leader's Seattle, WA office.
Integrated Benefits Institute Accepting 2007 Employer Benchmark Data Reliable, source-protected data enables employers to make key business decisions on benefits programs
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Receives MerComm Award for “Healthy Weight Campaign”Harris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, a global performance management company, has received the Bronze MerComm award for its “Healthy Weight Campaign.”
Minimum Wage Increase Updates on FLSA Compliance BookFLSA Compliance: An Overview for the HR Professional is an updated overview with that will save time and help maintain compliance among federal, state and local rules.
PDMS Software Development Team GrowsThree New Appointments Underline Growth For Successful Software Company
For Companies Going Through Job ReduRiseSmart Offers a New, More Proactive Approach to Outplacement Through RiseSmart Transition Management Services, “Job Concierges” Help Laid-Off Employees Find Their Next Job
Star organizational consultant to headline summer institute for HR professionalsStar organizational consultant to headline summer institute for HR professionals; Applications now being accepted
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Colorado and Utah organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 81.9 percent to include nearly all companies. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Suzanne Johnson Joins Buck Consultants as DirectorSuzanne Johnson has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, NJ office.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 89.5 to 98.8 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
More Companies, Workers Adopt Consumer-Directed Health PlansNearly Half of Employers Now Have CDHPs, Watson Wyatt/National Business
Group on Health Survey Finds
SkillSoft to Reduce Content Administration through SAP® Enterprise Learning environment SkillSoft to Reduce Content Administration through SAP® Enterprise Learning environment supported by Open Learning Services
New SkillSoft OLSA Integration with SAP Enterprise Learning Addresses Customer Concerns with Administrative Overhead and Improves Speed-to-Learning
Ernest M. Lareau Appointed Chairman of the HROA The HROA today announced that Ernest “Ernie” M. Lareau has been appointed chairman of its Board of Trustees.
Learning in Tight Economic Times Changing the way a company looks at training could mean better times ahead during an economic downturn. Josh Bersin explains.
Delegate Vendor Selection, But ParticipateCount on those who know when choosing a vendor. Info Tech explains.
Overseas IT Outsourcing Rates Low Among CIOs SurveyedEight out of 10 executives polled by Robert Half International say they don't expect the amount of IT outsourcing to increase by 2009.
Employees: Do You Have Too Many, Too Few or Just the Right Amount?Do you have enough employees or do you have too many? How do you know? Charlie Wonderlic says it's not easy.
Guidelines for Meeting the Growing Demands of I-9E-Verify is a critical addition to the management of the I-9 form process because it enables employers to verify electronically that the information the employee has provided is valid. Darlene Baker explains.
Ask the Coach – Issue 57: Increasing Your Impact in MeetingsExecutive coach, Sheree Butterfield, suggests an approach to maximizing one’s presence and visibility in meetings to achieve the greatest impact.
More Companies Include Middle Managers in Succession PlansMiddle Managers are getting more of a say than most may think. . . many organizations are including them when looking ahead. Novations Group has more.
Employees Hold the Key to Data Security We've heard it all before, a company falls victim to the theft of data. As a result, customers' or employees' personal information is accessible and has likely fallen into the wrong hands. In response, many states have imposed notification laws. M. Lee Smith shares more.
Scents And Sensible Policy: Must You Accommodate An Employee’s 'Chemical Sensitivity'?A rose by any other name - chemical or not - could be more than an annoyance for co-workers who are sensitive. Pat Didomenico shares more.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Out of Control DivaThe office diva is overstepping her bounds, making your job difficult. The diva also has quite the temper... what do you do? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Employee Health Report CardA recent study by ComPsych found that many employees know they need healthier habits, but most aren't accountable for their health. ComPsych shares more.
Culture Change Starts with the Management TeamHow do you improve an organization? Jim Clemmer suggest the first step to change begins with the management team.
How Human Resources Can Help Companies Go GreenDiane Freeman shares some new ideas to help make a green bottom line.
Is the Current IT Organization Structure Right for Today's Business?Change is important when it comes to the organizational structure of IT. Info-Tech explains more.
Philippines HR UpdateUnionization and labor action have dwindled in the Philippines over this decade. Ames Gross and John Minot share their findings.
SOCIAL MEDIA: THE NEXT FRONTIER IN EMPLOYEE COMMUNICATIONWatson Wyatt Experts Say Social Media Can Benefit Employers;Guidelines for Use, Change Management the Key
Ernest M. Lareau Appointed Chairman of the HROA Board of TrusteesThe HROA today announced that Ernest “Ernie” M. Lareau has been appointed chairman of its Board of Trustees. He joins Jeffrey Bizzack, CEO of Accenture BPO Services, who will continue serving as Vice Chair, and Mary Sue Rogers, head of IBM HR Business Process Services, who will serve as Secretary/Treasurer. Together with Chairwoman Emeritus, Sharon Taylor, they will form the HROA’s executive committee.
ExcellerateHRO Named Best Performing HRO Provider on List of Top Global Services Companies ExcellerateHRO announced today that the company has been named Best Performing HRO Provider on the Global Services 100 list. The Global Services list also ranked ExcellerateHRO’s parent company, EDS, as one of the best global IT services and business process outsourcing companies.
MORE COMPANIES, WORKERS ADOPT CONSUMER-DIRECTED HEALTH PLANSNearly Half of Employers Now Have CDHPs,
Watson Wyatt/National Business Group on Health Survey Finds
National Coney Island Restaurant Chain Cuts Employee Turnover 28% National Coney Island Restaurant Chain Cuts Employee Turnover 28% Saving over $420,000 Annually by Using JobApp Network Solution
CyberShift's Expense Management Automates from Reservations to ReimbursementsFrom Reservations to Reimbursements – CyberShift to Demonstrate Expense Management Automation Solution at 4th Annual National Business Travel Association Canada Conference & Exhibitor Showcase
BI Receives Award for Its Work In The Local CommunityBI is recognised by Milton Keynes for supporting the local community
New Safety Assessment Targets Unsafe, Inefficient Work PracticesHogan Assessment Systems announces the release of the Hogan Safety Report. As part of Hogan's comprehensive suite of assessment options, the Hogan Safety Report is designed to help companies improve productivity, reduce turnover, lower accident rates and increase team and customer satisfaction.
Menttium Corporation Names Marjee Righeimer Regional Vice PresidentMenttium Corporation, the global leader in mentoring solutions, is pleased to announce Marjee Righeimer has been named Regional Vice President of Sales.
Travis Software Releases Spring 2008 Upgrade for WebCOBRA.comTravis Software Corp., a market leader of advanced employee benefits software, announced today the Spring 2008 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com system. The new version offers more enhanced features, including expanded API, sub-domains, and coupon enhancements.
Pension Protection Act Updates to Benefits Compliance BookWith basic employment safeguards to communicate to senior management, this reader-friendly summary of federal laws by WorldatWork is essential when it comes to compliance in employee benefit plan design, maintenance and operation.
Corporate Training Leaders Indicate Struggles To Communicate With Senior ManagementExpertus (www.expertus.com), a global leader in helping Fortune 500 companies fuel business growth through maximizing training investment, announced the findings of its newest study entitled Training Efficiency: Optimizing Costs. The research, conducted in collaboration with TrainingIndustry.com, found that training leaders often struggle with communicating business metrics to senior management, making discussions of training efficiency difficult. These findings, in addition to a wide variety of other survey results on this topic, can be viewed at: http://www.expertus.com/survey/results08/CostEfficiency.pdf
Slowing Economy Won’t Protect Employers from Turnover According to Salary.com SurveyFifty-Seven Percent of Surveyed U.S. Workers Plan to Intensify Job Search in The Next Three Months
BPO MANAGEMENT SERVICES PRESENTS ITS HRADVOCATE HUMAN RESOURCES OUTSOURCING SOLUTION BPO MANAGEMENT SERVICES PRESENTS ITS HRADVOCATE HUMAN RESOURCES OUTSOURCING SOLUTION FOR MID-MARKET ENTERPRISESAT MICROSOFT CONVERGENCE 2008, ORLANDO
Travis Software Corp., announced today the Spring 2008 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com systemThe new version offers more enhanced features, including expanded API, sub-domains, and coupon enhancements.
Allegiance Announces New Ethics Training and Code of Conduct ServicesAllegiance expands support for helping companies build ethical cultures; provides industry’s most comprehensive ethics training and reporting solution
Employers Enhancing 401(k)s To Compensate for Retirement Plan ChangesEmployers Enhancing 401(k)s To Compensate for Retirement Plan Changes,Watson Wyatt FindsHybrid Plans Are Increasingly Attractive Alternative
March Madness Fuels Office GamblingHarmless pools, online streaming of games entice potential problem gamblers
Makana Motivator Sales Compensation Planning Software Provides Expanded Modeling of Incentive CostsSales Management Can Now Easily and Accurately Model Sales CompensationIncentive Costs Without the Implementation of a Production Administration System
More Job Seekers Recognize Value of Researching Potential Employers, Survey ShowsMore employees are proving they've done their homework before attending an interview. Accountemps shares more from their study.
Moose on the Table: The Dread Poets SocietyHow solid is the communication in your workplace? Do you experience plummeting morale or reduced productivity? As Jim Clemmer explains, you must not be addressing the Moose-on-the-table. Clemmer shares the third chapter from his new book, Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.
Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business DevelopmentRelocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships
Salesforce Blog Launched By AppExchange Partner JobscienceJobscience has successfully launched a new blog, Working With The Force, that is a hotspot for Salesforce.com best practices, new products on the AppExchange, Webinars and popular videos.
SuccessFactors Adds More Than 900 New Customers in 2007SuccessFactors Adds More Than 900 New Customers in 2007; Doubles Customer Base to More Than 1,750; Now More Than 3 Million Users Companies of All Sizes Enable High-Performing Workforces with SuccessFactors' On-Demand Performance and Talent Management
Education Level and Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k) InvestingEducation Level And Marital Status Among Factors Influencing 401(k)Investing, Watson Wyatt Finds
EVHRA to Hear Recruitment ExpertNAS Recruitment Communications announced today that Matthew Kaiser, Vice President and Talent Strategist, will be the speaker at the East Valley Human Resources Association (EVHRA) chapter meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in Tempe, Arizona.
RSM McGladrey, Receives The Conference Board Moving Into the Future AwardRSM McGladrey, a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm, received The Conference Board’s Moving Into the Future Award for their innovative Coach-on-Call WorkLife solution. The annual award features companies that creatively address workplace issues that yield positive impact.
BrokerageBuilder(TM) and BrokerageBuilder Express(TM) offer a range of services for any size agencyZywave®, a leading technology provider of products and services for insurance brokers, announced today a new addition to BrokerageBuilder(TM), its Web-based, agency management system.
Abso Sponsors Electronic Form I-9 WebcastExplore the benefits and advantages of using electronic Form I-9 for employment eligibility verification by attending "Everything you Always Wanted to Know about Electronic Form I-9, but Were Afraid to Ask." Learn about the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program requirements, best practices, policies, current legislation, compliance timeframes, and adoption status in specific states.
Aquire Announces New SAP HCM Product Offerings and Partnership at SAPHR in OrlandoNew SAP® HCM Real-Time Data Access and Change Management Options Unveiled to Tradeshow Attendees
Business Owners Brace for Looming Recession Business Owners Brace for Looming Recession - Expert Recommends Improving Intercultural Communication Skills to Boost Bottom LineForty five percent of Economists with the National Association for Business Economics now expect a recession in 2008. As businesses scramble to look for ways of protecting profit margin, many will resort to hiring freezes and layoffs. Multicultural communications expert, Lauren Supraner, suggests improvement of intercultural communication skills in the workplace as a practical alternative that will have a lasting effect on the bottom line.
RSM McGladrey Receives The Conference Board Work Life Leadership Council’s Moving Into the Future AwRSM McGladrey, a leading accounting, tax and business consulting firm, received The Conference Board’s Moving Into the Future Award for their innovative Coach-on-Call WorkLife solution. The annual award features companies that creatively address workplace issues that yield positive impact.
CCAT Presents Sun Microsystems' Michelle DennedyThe Calgary Council for Advanced Technology is joining forces with the Calgary Marketing Association to present Sun Microsystem's Michelle Dennedy in an exclusive dinner event. The Chief Privacy Officer of one of the leading providers of information technology and system administration software will offer her considerable insights into the management and protection of enterprise data.
ARMA International RIM Self-Assessment Now AvailableARMA International is pleased to announce the release of the greatly anticipated RIM Self-Assessment. The RIM Self-Assessment effectively creates a roadmap to help information management professionals as they navigate their career paths. Upon completion, participants will be given a Gap Analysis and find career advancement tools that will help them to build a professional development plan and select from available resources to help them manage their professional development.
GeoLearning Named 2008 Software Company of the Year by Technology Association of IowaGeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning and performance platforms, has been recognized for outstanding growth by being named "Software Company of the Year" at the 2008 Prometheus Awards hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI). The awards ceremony was held Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at the Meadows Convention Center in Altoona, Iowa.
Is your resume truly portable? Is your resume truly portable? Job expert suggests keeping an “iResume” for instant referral, just in case!
“You never know when or where you may meet a prospective employer,” says on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com. “Memory sticks, flash-drives, or email versions of your resume on your Blackberry, Treo or iPhone are must-haves in today’s volatile employment market.”
Upcoming Business Health Agenda 2008 Features Workscape ExecutiveBreakout Session Leverages Personal Health Care Utilization and Employee Data to Promote Enhanced Decision Making and Communication
Time and Attendance Leader Gets Employees Excited About CharityLegiant, a leading provider of time and attendance and workforce management solutions, announced its commitment to aiding the hungry by setting up an online virtual drive with the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas.
Results of CollegeRecruiter.com Job Seeker Confidence Index for March 2008With 73.5 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 optimism is significantly stronger than it was in February when 65 percent expected to find a new job within three months.
How Learning and Training Work: A Roadmap for Improved Workplace PerformanceWhat percentage of material would you say employees retain after training? The answer may surprise you. It may also make you look at how your company enhances performance. Benjamin E. Ruark shares more.
Develop a Policy on PoliciesDo you have a policy on policies? How does your IT department handle internet related issues? Info-Tech shares tips on how to effectively create policies in the workplace.
Japanese Government Encourages Shift Back to Full-Time Employment All domestic and foreign companies with fewer than 300 employees will be given some incentive to hire full-time staff, according to a report by Pacific Bridge.
Jobfox Top 25 Most Wanted U.S. ProfessionsWhat are the jobs in high demand? Jobfox discovers that Software Development, Nursing, Sales, Accounting and Administrative Assistants seem to be first on the list.
Lessons To Learn From An Involuntary Job SeparationLayoffs, cutbacks, reorganization. . . whatever the reason, involuntary job separation can be a lesson for success. ClearRock shares more.
Recession Proof Your Business with Employee and Customer Feedback IS there a way to recession proof your business? According to David Youssefnia, it's all in the feedback.
Thinking Globally: Global Leadership Competencies MatterDoes your organization think globally? The challenges of changing economies means your organization needs to strengthen global leadership competencies. Greg Roper explains.
Distraction-Free WorkWho is in charge of your work environment? Working distraction free may seem virtually impossible... or is it? Jackie Messersmith shares more.
Employers Urged To Be Cautious Against Genetic Discrimination In The WorkplaceEmployees’ express concerns over the negative impact of genetic information about them growing. Pepper Hamilton explains.
Ministers in the Workplace Work-related problems usually end up bending the ears of managers or supervisors... but there is a new trend underway. Employees are turning to the service of a chaplain. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this story.
Human Resources as a Profitability PartnerCan HR improve the company's profit margins? Ken Moore shared his answer with Oi Partners.
More Multinational Organizations Taking Global Approach to CompensationEmployees’ are expressing concerns over the negative impact of the growth of Genetic Information about them. Mercer shares the results of their study.
Coordination of Retiree Health Benefits with Medicare and State Health BenefitsOn December 26, 2007, the EEOC published its final rule permitting an exemption from the ADEA for employers who offer retiree health care benefits that coordinate with Medicare. Littler Mendelson shares more.
Employers Should Be Cautious Not To Discriminate Against Caregiving EmployeesEmployees have rights as caregivers. . . does your organization respect them? If not, beware says Pepper Hamilton LLP.
Management In Real Life: PartneringDoes your organization understand how to be a good partner? Kevin Herring explains.