Global Leadership Competencies MatterGreg Roper explains that it is important to start building your global leadership competencies to achieve a competitive business advantage.
Succession Planning: Doing More Harm than Good?Succession planning has a powerful impact on corporate performance. Ty Burton shares more.
Salary Remains Top Draw for Job Candidates but Benefits Gaining in PopularityWhen trying to attract top talent, don't forget to appeal to the wallet. Robert Half International shares their survey.
Non-Traditional Families Face Retirement Planning HurdlesA MetLife study finds that family structure shapes mid-life retirement planning, income and security.
The New Wave of HiringLinda Stewart shares how growing an independently employed workforce will transform an organization and drive results.
4 Tips for Hiring During an Economic Slow DownWhen business flows, it's more than the bottom line that is affected. Jobs are often lost which means there are more job seekers overwhelming organizations who are looking for a fair few. Jacob Flanagin explains.
Enwisen Names John McLaughlin Vice President of FinanceEnwisen, a leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that John McLaughlin has joined the company as vice president of Finance, bringing an extensive background in finance and accounting.
Texas Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Texas survey of 289 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 13.5 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 19.5 percent.
New England Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.4 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - New England survey of 160 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 11.4 percent for all industries in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, while total turnover is 17.2 percent.
Impact Achievement Group Debuts Development Engine and Training AidsStrategic relationship maximizes follow through on training
to meet business goals
Infohrm Announces Industry Consortiums for Human Capital MeasurementWill address sector-specific workforce planning, reporting, and analytics challenges.
HRchitect Announces Third Annual Texas Talent Management & HR Systems Regional ExpoHR and technology professionals throughout the southwest will gather to network and participate in the region’s largest HR technology event of the year to be held in Texas on March 6, 2008.
California Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.7 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - California survey of 384 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 13.5 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 20.2 percent.
Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive OfficerMarathon Health today announced that Jerry Ford has been appointed chief executive officer of the company.
TEDS Earns Top Rating for Talent Management Product Strength and BreadthIndependent Study Also Recognizes TEDS’ Powerful Competency Management Capability and Integrated Platform
Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing Cullen Bunn Named Vandover’s Vice President of Marketing - Career Management and Relocation Transition Firm Leverages Internal Talent to Further Strengthen Foothold in Market
Cullen Bunn has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Vandover, a St. Louis-based career management and relocation transition firm.
Unhappy Workers Often Turn to Spirituality for DirectionAs job satisfaction rates continue to decline, many job seekers and workers are hoping to find their career calling through faith, according to a recently-released book by America's Career and Life Coach, Susan Britton Whitcomb.
NAS Repeats "Best in Show" Win at SIAA Awards.NAS Recruitment Communications announced today that it had won an impressive 192 Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA), including one "Best in Show." This year's tally, 42 more than were awarded in 2007, was more than any other agency's in the competition.
New York Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.6 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - New York survey of 211 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 10.7 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 16.4 percent.
Xsell Resources Appoints Ron Lynch Sales RepresentativeXsell Resources Inc., an IT staffing and recruiting firm recently ranked as the No. 1 fastest
growing company in Philadelphia by Inc. magazine, has appointed Ron
Lynch as their newest Sales Representative.
Marathon Health Appoints Jerry Ford Chief Executive OfficerVeteran Healthcare IT Executive Joins Onsite Corporate Health Services Provider
Buck Consultants Survey Finds Cost Containment Is Top Corporate Concern for Pensions in Canada Canadian employers who sponsor defined benefit (DB) pension plans have put cost containment at the top of their "to do" agenda, according to a nationwide survey of Canadian pension plans released today by Buck Consultants.
New York Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in New York are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New York survey, 72 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 78.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
California Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in California are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data California survey, 72.2 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan.
Cornerstone OnDemand Announces Record Q4 and 2007High Growth and Top Ranks in Customer Satisfaction for Software-as-a-Service Learning and Talent Management Leader
MALAYSIA AIRLINES SELECTS PLATEAU TO SUPPORT TALENT MANAGEMENT AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INITIATIVESGrowing List of Airline Customers Rely on Plateau for Training, Performance and
Career and Succession Planning
Infohrm Announces Industry Consortiums for Human Capital MeasurementWill address sector-specific workforce planning, reporting, and analytics challenges
JobApp Network’s Solution Now Fully BilingualCompany’s innovative web and phone portals for hourly hiring now available in English & Spanish
Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces a New Paradigm in Learning and Talent Management Cornerstone OnDemand Introduces a New Paradigm in Learning and Talent Management with their Winter 2008 Release
MyTeam from Cornerstone provides one centralized, highly graphical view of all talent activity to engage and empower your workforce
"Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers." LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."
New Jersey Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.5 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - New Jersey survey of 141 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 10.2 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 15 percent.
GeoLearning Tops List of Largest Learning Outsourcing Providers GeoLearning #1 on HR Outsourcing Today's List of the Largest Learning Outsourcing Providers
TOPUSAJOBS.COM, THE FIRST COST-PER-CLICK JOB BOARD, CELEBRATES ITS 6TH YEAR IN OPERATIONTopUSAJobs.com continues its exponential growth since its launch in February 2003. Traffic and revenues for the last 12 months more than doubled over the previous year. After five years of ongoing success, TopUSAJobs lists over 1.4 million jobs.
CEOs at Best Performing Companies Receive Long-Term Incentive Payouts Substantially Above Target CEOs at Best-Performing Companies Receive Long-Term Incentive Payouts
Substantially Above Target, Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds
MassMutual Issues Corporate Responsibility ReportReport cites corporate responsibility as an integral part of business strategy
Study of Corporate-Sponsored Eldercare Finds GCM Programs Improve Presenteeism of Working CaregiversLifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, has issued the findings of an 18-month study of the impact of workplace eldercare programs entitled, "Corporate Eldercare Programs: Their Impact, Effectiveness and the Implications for Employers."
Pennsylvania Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.2 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Pennsylvania survey of 320 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 11 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 16.2 percent.
Momentum Announces Partnership With eQuest Integrated solution leverages RPO expertise and leading job-posting technologies to improve recruiting efficiencies for clients
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.3 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the results from the 2007 Compensation Data - Mid-South survey of 198 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 14 percent for all industries in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi, while total turnover is 20.5 percent.
PeopleCube To Host User Conferences For Resource Scheduler and Scheduler Plus CustomersSessions Focus on Leveraging New Workplace Management, Office Hoteling and Corporate Sustainability Functionality to Reduce Real Estate Costs and Energy Consumption
Few Employers Addressing Workplace Stress, Watson Wyatt Surveys FindWorkplace stress is the most frequently
cited reason U.S. employees consider leaving their jobs. While employers
acknowledge that stress is affecting business performance, few are taking
steps to address it, according to two surveys by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a
leading global consulting firm.
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Maryland and VirginiaBoth organizations and employees in Maryland and Virginia are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Maryland/Virginia survey, 72.2 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.6 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
$1.2 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR COMMUNITY-BASED DRUG PREVENTION COALITIONSDFC MENTORING GRANTS TO FUND 15 DRUG-FREE COMMUNITIES
UnicornHRO® Partners with AdminiStrategia, Announces Mexican Payroll SolutionPartnership with Mexico City administrative and accounting services provider results in one stop shop for companies’ HR and payroll needs
Workscape Names Tony Marzulli as Chief Marketing OfficerStrategic Additions to Management Team Designed to Support Company’s Next Level of Growth
Insala Launches Hi-Impact Mentoring® Empowering Organizations to Deliver Effective Mentoring ProcessInsala, a leading global provider of talent management software, announces the launch of Hi-Impact Mentoring®. Created from detailed training programs for mentors, mentees and managers, Hi-Impact Mentoring® is a software module within the Insala Solution Suite that delivers an entire mentoring process and methodology supporting unique organizational initiatives.
HRchitect Announces Third Annual Texas Talent Management & HR Systems Regional Expo HR and technology professionals throughout the southwest will gather to network and participate in the region’s largest HR technology event of the year to be held in Texas on March 6, 2008.
Institutional plans post negative fourth-quarter returns but annual 2007 returns remain positiveAll equity asset classes decline with the exception of emerging markets
URAC launches online decision support tool to ease housing, care transitionsSenior Housing Locator® available free on URAC portals for consumers, health care management organizations, employers and policy makers
CareerDoor Inc. announces the Province of New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat CareerDoor Inc. announces the Province of New Brunswick’s Population Growth Secretariat as a major regional sponsor of its Technology & Technology Sales Career Fair to be held in Toronto at the Downtown Marriott Hotel, February 19th., and 20th., 2008.
Increased Spending Pressure Could Hurt Endowment ReturnsAs pressure mounts for universities toincrease endowment spending, experts at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leadingglobal consulting firm, warn investment returns could suffer asuniversities look for more predictable annual returns.
Valtera Teams with Crain’s Chicago Business to Identify the “Best Places to Work in Chicago”Crain’s selects Valtera as research partner to measure employee engagement across Chicago-area companies
MicroTek opens remodeled computer classroom rental facility in Los AngelesMicroTek, a leader in global learning solutions, announces the opening of the remodeled Los Angeles computer classroom training facility. The new facility is located at 222 N Sepulveda Blvd, in El Segundo.
TempWorks Software to be a Gold Sponsor at the SI Executive Forum ConferenceTempWorks Software will be a Gold-Level Sponsor at the highly-regarded annual Executive Forum staffing conference, hosted by Staffing Industry Analysts.
Forum for People Performance Management & Measurement at Northwestern University Announces 2008 Board of Trustees; Reflects on 2007 Accomplishments
PETER WOMERSLEY APPOINTED JWT INSIDE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONALJWT INSIDE, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and employee communications companies, has appointed Peter Womersley as International President of JWT INSIDE, responsible for overseeing operations in all offices outside of North America.
Select International Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2007Select International Posts Double-Digit Revenue Growth for Fourth Consecutive Year in 2007, Prepares for Expansion in 2008
Ongoing Success Contrasts with Economic Uncertainty Across the Nation
Cornerstone for Healthcare™ Selected as a 2008 SIIA CODiE Award FinalistCornerstone OnDemand Helps Healthcare Professionals Manage and Develop Their People; Comply With Joint Commission Standards
Southwest Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada are facing high costs for health insurance.
Colorado and Utah Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Colorado and Utah are facing high costs for health insurance.
When Employees Blow the Whistle Whistleblowers are those employees who point or a wrongdoing or illegal conduct in a company. They are the ones strong enough to stand up and protect fellow co-workers... but who is protecting them? M. Lee Smith Publishers explains your responsibility to protect the whistleblower.
Cytiva Announces SonicOnboard 2New Employee Onboarding Portal Puts SonicRecruit’s Onboarding Process Online
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in Pacific NorthwestBoth organizations and employees in Oregon, Washington and Idaho are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Pacific Northwest survey, 62.5 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 67.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
LatPro Wins Third Consecutive WEDDLE’s User’s Choice AwardLatPro.com is the only diversity job site to appear on the 2008 list of the Internet’s top 30 job boards as determined by over 55,000 participating jobseekers, recruiters and employers.
Texas Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Texas are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - Texas survey, 69.5 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 66.2 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
BPO Management Services Wins New Contract From Designed Metal ConnectionsBPO Management Services Wins New Contract From Designed Metal Connections for Human Resources Outsourcing Software
Softscape Captures High Ratings in Talent Management Suites StudyBersin & Associates' Study Awards Softscape Four out of Four Stars for
Experience and Product Strength
Answerthink Receives 2007 “Achievement of Plan” Partner of the Year Award from SAP AmericaAnswerthink Recognized as a Top Revenue-Producing SME Partner in the U.S. and Its Account Executive Named Overall Top Performer in U.S. Sales and Customer Achievement
Equity markets post losses for fourth quarter, Mercer reportsGrowth indexes post gains for 2007 while value records a yearly loss
Industry’s First Complete Wage and Hour Compliance Training Defuses Ticking Time BombELT Course Shows Even “Super Workers” Who Volunteer Time Put Companies At Risk For Class Action Lawsuit.
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Tackling Tough Hiring QuestionsBridgestar shares some insight into recruiting trends.
How To Adjust Your Job-Search Strategy Amid Higher Unemployment & More CompetitionJob seekers are finding the search for employment more complicated than in the past.
Leadership Brand: Training Design and MethodsDavid Ulrich and Norm Smallwood share an excerpt from Leadership Brand: Developing Customer-Focused Leaders to Drive Performance and Build Lasting Value about training with impact.
How the Rise of SaaS Relates to SOX, SAS 70 and Your Legal ContractsSoftware-as-a-Service (SaaS) is creating some dilemmas in the corporate world. Many organizations are concerned about the legal and security issues when company data is sitting outside the firewall. Amanda Finch explains.
Take a Strategic Approach to Work-Force Management with Empowered DelegationLosing experienced staff spells trouble for any organization. What was once a comfortable situation has now turned into a possible delegation problem. Info-Tech shares more.
Travel Security and Safety Concerns Don't Translate Into Reduction in Incentive Travel ProgramsIt seems it takes more than security issues and safety concerns to stop incentive travel both domestically and internationally. The Incentive Research Foundation shares their findings.
Moose on the Table: Running on EmptyHow 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 first chapter from his new book, Moose on the Table: A Novel Approach to Communications [at] Work.
Ask the Coach – Issue 55: How To Manage Conflict Within TeamsManaging conflict within groups and teams is a common challenge for managers in all areas. Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching about how to effectively handle the conflict that arises in group settings.
Banning Camera Phones in the Workplace Cell phone cameras at the office are making some employers nervous - to the point that they are banning the devices from the workplace. Don Phin has more.
New I-9 Makes Changes in Permissible Documentation The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided a list of frequently asked questions about the I-9. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more.
Distraction-Free WorkThe sounds of a busy office and talkative co-workers can mean a drop in productivity. After all,who can really work under those conditions? Fear not, there might be a way to deflect the distractions, Jackie Messersmith explains
Are You Prepared for This Generation? And The Next?HR professionals understand what it's like to be overwhelmed by paper-laden processes. But is the manual process really the most efficient way to do business? Art Brooks explains why HR professionals need to look at alternative ways to carry out business.
Corporate Pension Plans Are Being ReevaluatedRetirement benefits are redesigned for today’s retirees, but can employer programs support long-term financial security? The Conference Board shares their study.
IncentOne builds more client flexibility, employee choices into its health incentive solutionsLeader in integrated incentive solutions enhances health and productivity options
Increased Spending Pressure Could Hurt Endowment ReturnsAs pressure mounts for universities toincrease endowment spending, experts at Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leadingglobal consulting firm, warn investment returns could suffer asuniversities look for more predictable annual returns.
PLATEAU NAMED A LEADER IN ENTERPRISE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SUITES BY INDEPENDENT RESEARCH FIRMCompany Announces that it has Scored Talent Management Hat-Trick as the First and Only Talent Management Provider to be Rated a Leader in Learning, Performance, and Integrated Performance and Compensation
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance in New EnglandBoth organizations and employees in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New England survey, 60 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 91.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
GroupLink Launches Online Dental Rating SystemComprehensive System Lets Producers Create Custom Proposals in Minutes
Workers Cite Biggest Productivity Barriers in LifeCare® PollAsked to name the single biggest barrier to on-the-job productivity last year, the majority of workers cite being "overloaded," according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
New Brunswick hospital helps employees be wellThis Valentine’s Day, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation in Saint John, N.B., will give its 5,000 employees the chance to find out just how healthy they are and how best to stay healthy.
New Jersey Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in New Jersey are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the 2007 results from the Compensation Data - New Jersey survey, 50 percent of companies pay $150 to 349 monthly for each individual’s health insurance premium on an employee only plan. In comparison, 94.7 percent of employers pay more than $450 on family plans. For these employers, the cost to cover a family for an entire year is over $5,400.
AIRS releases complimentary 2008 Job Board DirectoryAIRS has released the fourth annual Job Board & Recruiting Technology Directory. The Directory provides a compilation of information on general, niche and specialty job boards, applicant tracking solutions and cross-posting tools. Your complimentary issue is now available – simply click here - http://www.airsdirectory.com/mc/forms_jobboard.guid