Creativity Produces ProfitAttaining and retaining top talent is difficult for any organization. As Estienne de Beer explains, a creative workplace can definitely help.
A New Seat at the Table: When Is It Time to Add to Your Senior Management Team?How does an organization know when it’s time to add a new position to the team, what specific skill sets to seek, and how to justify the expense? Bridgestar explains.
Crafting Accurate Job Descriptions Creating job descriptions that accurately describe a position will help organizations becoming more efficient in their staffing practices. M. Lee Smith Publishers explains.
Kognito Named 2008 CODiE Award Finalist for Best Workplace Training Solution Developed for New York City’s Office of Emergency Management
Workscape Recaps Banner Year; 2007 Record Sales Growth Attributed to New Clients and Strong Product Company’s Unique Leadership Position in Talent Management and Benefits Administration Categories Further Supported by Numerous Successful Implementations, Strategic Relationships and New Product Offerings
SAPPHIRE ‘08 May 5 - 7 ORLANDO, FLORIDASAP will host its annual customer event, SAPPHIRE ’08, in Orlando, Florida from May 5th – 7th at the Orange County Convention Center. Please reserve these dates on your calendar. An official invitation with logistical details and press agenda information will follow within the coming weeks.
TalentQuest Announces Partnership with the Washington Bankers AssociationTalentQuest for Financial Services added to the association's list of endorsed products and services.
Vandover Announces Keith Allen as Vice President, Business DevelopmentRelocation Industry Expert Creates Strategic Partnerships
nowHIRE.com and Reliant Live Announce Strategic PartnershipCompanies extend capabilities for employers to effectively select, develop and retain talented employees
Softscape Achieves SAS 70 Type II CertificationIn-Depth Audit Confirms the Operational Effectiveness of
Softscape's Internal Controls
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Texas organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 83.7 to 95 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out. While most companies include time off, health insurance and pension plans as part of their compensation packages, there are other types of benefits organizations are utilizing, such as dependent parent health coverage, tuition reimbursement, child care and relocation assistance.
Cammack LaRhette Consulting and Reish Luftman Reicher & Cohen Host 403(b) WebinarAimed at Helping 403(b) Plan Sponsors, Session will Address New Regulations, Costs and More
Choose Better Alternatives to 360 Assessments, Advises Impact Achievement GroupManagers with a clear view of how they’re perceived can inspire superior performance among direct reports
Josh Bersin Presents Best Practices for Identifying High Potentials and Critical Employee Skills Josh Bersin Presents Best Practices for Identifying High Potentials and Critical Employee Skills as Part of Talent Management Strategy
SkillSurvey Creates Professional Advisory BoardLou Manzi, Cynthia Hedricks to Co-Chair
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: ADP’s Comprehensive Outsourcing Services Employee Service CenterRecognized for Providing an Outstanding Customer Service Experience
SCI, announced that it has renewed its agreement with top-rated insurance carrier ZurichSCI, a leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO), announced today that it has renewed its agreement with top-rated insurance carrier Zurich, North America to provide workers’ compensation coverage for its client company employees effective March 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009.
CyberShift at CFO Rising ConferenceCyberShift Workforce and Expense Management Solutions to be Featured at Upcoming CFO Rising Conference & Exhibition- Finance Executives Looking to Proactively Manage Labor and Employee Business Expenses can Learn How CyberShift’s Workforce and Expense Management Software Solutions Provide Greater Visibility and Cost Control -
Human Capital Institute to Present 2007 HCS Award of Excellence to Sundt Construction, Inc. Human Capital Institute to Present 2007 HCS Award of Excellence to Sundt Construction, Inc. during Annual National Human Capital Summit
Monster continues expanding its reach into the Hispanic MarketMonster Forges Recruitment Alliance with iHispano, the Leading Career Site for Hispanic and Bilingual Professionals
KPMG Named the Top Big Four Accounting Firm by CollegeGrad.comCollege grad job seekers choose KPMG as their preferred employer among the Big Four accounting firms
TEDS Consortium Meeting Set for March 5th & 6thNorfolk Southern Corporation to Host Biannual Event
myStaffingPro Announces Integration for Microsoft Dynamics GPSummary: Leading applicant tracking system cites streamlined hiring process, and greater accuracy as chief benefits of new integration for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Collabrus Appoints Kay Ring as Vice President of Business Development Collabrus, Inc., a leader in contingent workforce management and compliance solutions is pleased to announce that Kay Ring has joined the company as Vice President, Business Development. In this role she will be chartered with developing new client relationships and helping to chart the growth of the company.
Job.com Ranks as Top Gaining Internet Property Phenomenal Growth Positions Job.com as Top Gaining Internet Property
comscore Media Metrix's monthly report reveals huge traffic numbers for
career portal
JOBSINLOGISTICS.COM ACQUIRES TRUCKJOBS.COM, ONE OF THE PIONEER JOB BOARDSJobsInLogistics.com, the #1 niche job board for the transportation, logistics and supply chain professions, announced today its acquisition of TruckJobs.com, one of the pioneers of Internet job boards.
Maryland and Virginia Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.8 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Maryland/Virginia survey of 260 employers.
Jobfox Top 25 Most Wanted U.S. ProfessionsMany Skilled Professions Remain Strong in Uncertain Economy, Including Software Development, Nursing, Sales and Accounting
Maryland and Virginia Organizations Search for Employees in 2007Kansas City, Kan. – The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.8 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Maryland/Virginia survey of 260 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 13.9 percent for all industries in both states, while total turnover is 20.9 percent.
Becoming an Extraordinary Manager: The Five Essentials for Success - 600 Word ReviewBecoming an Extraordinary Manager identifies the major reasons organizations have historically created and sustained poor managers. He offers those already leading, and those rising through the ranks, a development plan based on five major pillars of great management. Find out more. Read this review.
Becoming an Extraordinary Manager: The Five Essentials for Success - 300 Word ReviewBecoming an Extraordinary Manager identifies the major reasons organizations have historically created and sustained poor managers. He offers those already leading, and those rising through the ranks, a development plan based on five major pillars of great management. Find out more. Read this review.
New Book Offers Practical View of Business and LeadershipLeadership consultant and author Michael F. Andrew simplifies the basics of business and leadership in How to Think Like a CEO and Act Like a Leader
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Telling the World How Smart We AreIs it really important for everyone you work with to know how smart you are? Do you have to keep telling them? Marshall Goldsmith answers these questions and more.
Four Questions: To Ask of Your Retirement PlanImproved retirement plans may be the result of increased scrutiny of company plans. Dr. John Sullivan explains more.
Prescription Co-Pay Costs Increase in United StatesDespite decreases in generic prescription costs by large retailers, formulary and non-formulary co-pays continue to increase.
Enwisen, announced that Bill Meredith joined the company in February as Vice President In this role, reporting directly to Enwisen’s President, Meredith will be responsible for all aspects of customer implementations, including delivery and ongoing support/customer satisfaction.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Pennsylvania organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 85.3 to 96.2 percent.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 83.8 to 95.3 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Laid Off? Tips on Getting a New Job How do you pick yourself up and move on after a layoff? It's not easy. Robin Ryan has some tips to help improve your success strategies.
Survey Shows Recruitment as the Top Concern for ExecutivesWhat's the biggest challenge facing your company this year? Robert Half International recently asked that question and they share these results.
CareerDoor Inc. announces the first eCareerFair for Technology and Technology Sales Professionals CareerDoor Inc. announces the first eCareerFair for Technology and Technology Sales Professionals in Ottawa, March 5, 2008 following the successful launch of eCareerFairs in the Toronto market.
Leading EAP Provider Announces Three Major Executive AppointmentsACI Specialty Benefits – one of the nation’s Top Ten EAP providers – is excited to announce the appointment of three top executives: Thomas Lee as Vice President of Global Sales, Danelle Pereira as Director of AppleCore Wellness and Ike Okenwa as Global Benefits Executive.
JOBSINTRUCKS.COM TAKES THE LEAD TO BECOME THE #1 JOB BOARD FOR DRIVERSJobsInTrucks.com, the leading niche job board for truck drivers, announced today that its traffic growth during the past four months has surpassed all other competitive job boards. Revenues for JobsInTrucks.com increased by 47 percent during 2007 compared to the previous year.
SilkRoad technology Sponsors Human Capital Institute's "Recruitment Technologies" Education SilkRoad technology Sponsors Human Capital Institute's "Recruitment Technologies" Education and Research Initiative
Choose Better Alternatives to 360 Assessments, Advises Impact Achievement GroupManagers with a clear view of how they’re perceived can inspire superior performance among direct reports
STAFF MANAGEMENT ENTERS MULTI-YEAR MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENTSTAFF MANAGEMENT ENTERS MULTI-YEAR MANAGED SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT, Integrated staffing and supplier management solution provides incremental value
TEDS Announces New Competency Management StudyReport Explores Successful Competency Implementations by Steelcase and Eastman Chemical
MassMutual to Acquire The First Mercantile Trust Company From SunTrust Banks, Inc.Agreement will expand MassMutual's Retirement Services business; An 'important strategic step forward'
Navigating the New PgMPsm Credential J. Leroy Ward shares some tips for successfully navigating Program Management credentials.
Japanese Courts Cracking Down on “Free Overtime” SystemA recent court decision in Japan regarding excessive overtime is expected to place increased pressure on firms in Japan to change their policies toward “free" o-t. Pacific Bridge shares more.
Video Collaboration Vital for the Virtual WorkforceTeams are becoming increasingly virtual making the usage of technologies that improve the effectiveness of remote collaboration an opportunity for competitive advantage. Info-Tech shares more.
Seven Calculated Choices to Make Your Career Leap Like a GeyserFinding the right route to achieve more success can be difficult... and you can find yourself between a rock and a hard place. Karla Brandau shares her advice on how to drill through the rock of inertia.
Moose on the Table: Call of the RiledHow 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 second chapter from his new book, Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.
Ask the Coach – Issue 56: Tackling Negative FeedbackAddressing feedback is critical to your success. Executive Coach, Merry Marcus offers coaching on how to tackle criticism and overcome a hostile management style.
Music Fosters Innovation and Strengthens TeamsIf you want to strengthen your teams and foster innovation, you may want to change your tune. Andy Sharpe explains.
Three Tough Disciplinary Issues Repeat disciplinary issues can be difficult for any organization. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares this article by Stuart R. Buttrick that helps workplaces address the more difficult issues.
Mediation Practice 101: How To Be SuccessfulDo you know what to do when you are starting the mediation process? William J. O'Connor shares his advice.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Seasoned VeteransWhat happens when the junior person of the office takes a leap to the top? How do you deal with it when you are the seasoned veteran? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
The Trusted Clinician at the WorkplaceAs employers continue to struggle with rising health care costs, many are considering bringing primary care services into the workplace. Sharon Glave Frazee, PhD and Raymond Fabius, MD explain.
The Irony of Achieving a Work/Life Balance“Be mindful of the need to balance home and career” suggests Sharyn Mosca. In this article Sharyn delves into the latest research, offering a compelling and surprising case for achieving more balance and leadership success.
Online Tax Filing Continues to GrowConsumers are more comfortable filing taxes online, compared to other financial transactions. Many still prefer professional help over the do-it-yourself software says the Conference Board.
Foreign Firms Cite Labor Regulations as Setback to Investing in KoreaLabor costs in Korea are affecting whether a company invest in Korea or not. Pacific Bridge shares more.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Career GoalsStay away from the unpleasant when in a job interview. Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of California organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 85.5 to 95.7 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
New DVD Teaches CEOs the Seven Deadly Sins of Employment LawM. Lee Smith Publishers releases training video, ideal for HR directors wary of discussing the topic with executives. On it, a leading corporate attorney explains harassment, retaliation, wage & hour, and other expensive mistakes C-level managers can make.
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of New York organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 92.6 to 96.6 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
CollegeGrad.com Names Top Intern Employers for 2008Top 200 Intern Employers Plan to Hire more than 46,000 Interns in 2008
New White Paper Examines the Hallmarks, Advantages of a Strategic EAP over Gatekeeper Benefit Models“EAPs: Commodity or Workforce Investment?” now available to download from Corporate Counseling Associates
THE KENEXA RESEARCH INSTITUTE FINDS THAT TALENT MANAGEMENT MAKES A DIFFERENCEThe Kenexa Research Institute Examines the Impact of a Company’s Talent Management Practices on Employee Opinions
Standing Out: Benefits That Impact RecruitmentThe number of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 89.6 to 95.4 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.
Providence Health Care Named a Best Employer for New Canadians Providence Health Care (PHC) has been selected as one of the 20 Best Employers for New Canadians for 2008, a designation that recognizes the nation's best employers for recent immigrants.
GeoLearning Secures $31 Million Investment from Fidelity VenturesFunding to help GeoLearning accelerate next stage of growth amidst increasing demand for Web-based learning & performance management platforms.
Insala Co-Sponsors and Contributes Thought-Leadership Learning Opportunities at HCI 2008 Insala Topics Include Talent Management, Mentoring, Employee Engagement, and Career Development for Multiple Generations
eQuest Reports 100 Percent Growth Rate In Online Job Posting Deliveries Between 2006 To 2007 eQuest, the world’s leading supplier of domestic and international job-posting delivery services announced today that it has more than doubled its transactional delivery volumes from 100 million in 2006 to just over 200 million in 2007.
Kenexa CareerTracker Features New HR Functionality and Additional Language Support Latest Version of Kenexa’s Performance Management and Succession Planning Solution Takes Talent Management to the Next Level
FactPoint Group Recognizes Halogen for "On-Choice" Deployment ModelLeading Employee Performance and Talent Management Vendor's ModelRecognized for its Innovation and Leadership in the Market
The Right ATS Can Improve Brand and Bottom Line, According to nowHIRENew white paper details best practices in selecting an ATS including hourly and salaried employees
Colorado and Utah Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as nearly all organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Colorado/Utah survey of 105 employers
Accurate Background, Inc. Announces Record Breaking GrowthAccurate Background, Inc., a leader in the background screening industry, recently announced that nationwide sales continue to exceed expectations; 2007 numbers show sales increased by over 150% from 2006.
Leading Affirmative Action Training Is Going RegionalBerkshire’s Fundamentals of Affirmative Action Planning Heads to CA and GA
Mercer's Investment Management Business Announces Key Organizational Changes to Support GrowthMercer's Investment Management Business Announces Key Organizational Changes to Support Growth. Global Assets Under Management nearly double in two year period ending
Aruspex Announces 2008 Strategic Workforce Planning WorkshopsTwo-day workshops demystify workforce planning, give tools and techniques to HR leaders
Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.8 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Southwest survey of 170 employers.
Accurate Background, Inc., announced that nationwide sales continue to exceed expectationsAccurate Background, Inc., a leader in the background screening industry, recently announced that nationwide sales continue to exceed expectations; 2007 numbers show sales increased by over 150% from 2006.
Ephor Group Provides Growth Equity Financing and Management Services Outsourced HR services expanding to small businesses beyond administrative and basic HR. Results include alignment of all people and HR activities with financial objectives, improved workforce productivity and more motivated workforce.
NAS Welcomes New Business Development DirectorNAS Recruitment Communications announces the appointment of Dayna Racow as Director, Business Development, for the organization's San Francisco office.
NAS Welcomes New Business Development DirectorNAS Recruitment Communications announces the appointment of Dayna Racow as Director, Business Development, for the organization's San Francisco office.
EMPLOYERS USING BENEFITS ENROLLMENT SYSTEMSTO DRIVE EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR CHANGEEmployers most satisfied when enrollment systems, related resources are integrated
ACS Top Learning Provider by HRO TODAYACS Named Top Learning Provider by HRO Today
CyberShift Expert to Examine the Benefits of Automated Expense Management Solutions CyberShift Expert to Examine the Benefits of Automated Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming RESX 100 Summit
Changes Coming to the FMLA: Top 10 hits (and misses)The U.S. Labor Department took a big step last month toward clarifying some of the confusing aspects of the FMLA. The agency issued a series of proposed changes to the law that, if finalized, could help employers administer the complex 15-year-old law and avoid lawsuits.
The public has until April 10 to comment. Expect a final version of the changes in late 2008. To access the text of proposal, a fact sheet and FAQs, go to www.dol.gov/esa/whd/FMLANPRM.htm.
Our Better NatureA truly good leader practices what she/he preaches. John Baldoni explains.
Know Your Style: An Arrow for the Coaching Leader’s QuiverCommitted leaders who recognize the importance of “people development” may not always function as good coaches to their people, says Patricia Wheeler.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Phone InterviewsWhat may seem like a simple phone conversation with a perspective employee may actually be a phone interview. How do they differ from a face-to-face interview? Joan Lloyd shares some advice on how to handle the phone interview.
Keeping Customers at the Center by Keeping Service In-HouseOutsourcing call centres has become big business. Many organizations use call centres on the other side of the world to save costs, but at what price? The customer experience can be affected by outsourcing and not always in a positive way. Jeff Lehrfeld explains.
Properly Preparing and Exploring Alternatives for H-1B Visas Now Will Yield Hiring Successes LaterWith the April 1 H-1B filing date not far in the distant future, VISANOW is encouraging companies to get an early start by preparing their H-1B applications now as well as exploring all available alternatives in order to successfully meet their hiring goals for 2008.
Insights on Engaging Employees to Drive Business SuccessBuilding and sustaining employee engagement in an organization is good for business. But how easy is it to do? Mercer shares more.
Employee Suffering From “Sick Building Syndrome” Gets Disability BenefitsWhat happens when the building in which you work makes you sick. . . and we don't mean just from the stress of the job. Don Phin has the story of one woman's fight for sick building benefits.