Institute for Corporate Productivity Adds Chris Marsh and Elliott Masie to Board of DirectorsThe Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) appoints training industry guru Elliott Masie and software CEO Chris Marsh to board of directors.
Granite Solutions Groupe Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Adds Boston-based Recruiting ManagerSan Francisco-based recruiting firm beefs up East Coast presence as it celebrates a decade of growth.
Salary.com Appoints Chris Power as Chief Financial OfficerFormer Monster Worldwide financial executive brings leadership experience in global finance operations and human capital management industry to Salary.com
Reaffirms prior business outlook for third quarter and full year fiscal 2008
U.S. Preventive Medicine Names Frederic Goldstein President, COOAs part of U.S. Preventive Medicine’s (USPM) evolution from a development stage company into an integrated, preventive health services enterprise, Frederic Goldstein has been named President, Director and Chief Operating Officer.
Pro-Link GLOBAL Visa & Immigration Services Adds Key Senior Consultant to Their U.S. TeamPro-Link GLOBAL Visa & Immigration Services Adds Key Senior Consultant to Their U.S. Global Immigration Team Making Global Immigration More Accessible for Law Firms and Corporations
Kate Boyd, an experienced global immigration consultant, graduate of the University of Kansas and accredited Paralegal recently joined Pro-Link GLOBAL, the "one-stop" global visa and immigration practice for U.S. Immigration attorneys and Global Corporations.
PeopleFilter Technology to Present HR.com Webcast on Sourcing and Recruiting Hourly WorkersKevin Harrison, president of PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS) and related sourcing and recruiting solutions
Job Wish List from TugLink.com Fulfills Job-Seekers New Year's ResolutionsMillions of people made a New Year's resolution to find a new, better job in 2008. TugLink.com will help many of them successfully fulfill it.
Career Website Jobacle Releases Official 2008 Sick Day CalendarRapidly-growing career 2.0 resource releases its second annual downloadable sick day calendar.
"My Way Out" Earns Number One Spot on Amazon for Alternative RecoveryNew approach for problem drinkers finds a popular niche
Headline StatementsBe Noticed, stand out from Competitors and increase response, says Jeff Perry of the Star Tribune.
Encouraging ForgivenessForgiveness is divine... even in the workplace. Lester L. Adams shares his thoughts through Mediate.com.
Holiday NetworkingMonster.com says the holidays may be just the time to help kick your career into high gear.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Improves Moderately in December The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had been declining since the summer, posted a slight increase in December.
WorldatWork Elects 2008 Board of Directors; Tracy J. O. Kofski, CCP, is Chair-ElectWorldatWork has elected its 2008 board of directors to guide the association through its next two years of operations.
ERC Dataplus Announces Launch of Online Personnel Action Form SystemNew online personnel action form system eliminates the paperwork of personnel changes.
Hudson Highland Group Completes Sale of its NetherlandsHudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP) today announced that it has completed the sale of its Dutch reintegration subsidiary, Hudson Human Capital Solutions B.V., to Workx! Holding B.V. ("Workx") for $0.7 million in cash and up to approximately $0.3 million in earn out consideration. Workx is controlled by the former Hudson leadership of this business.
PayScale, Surpasses 10 Million Consumer Profiles and Reaches Milestone 2007 highlights show continued fast growth in acquisition of salary profiles and increasing HR adoption of real-time salary information.
'The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent' The Adler Group Announces Tour for 2008Recruiting and Hiring Survey results to be revealed during the just-announced 2008 Live Performance-based Hiring(sm) Tour "The Official Rules for Hiring Top Talent."
Egonomics: What Makes Our Ego Our Greatest Asset (Or Most Expensive Liability) - 300 Word ReviewEgonomics teaches readers how to harness ego appropriately so that it becomes an asset rather than a liability. Find out more. Read this review.
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The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World - 600 Word ReviewThe Age of Speed challenges the notion that our lives are too frenetic by illustrating why the ability to harness the power of speed is, in fact, the solution for those who seek a less stressful, less busy, and more balanced life. Find out more. Read this review.
The Age of Speed: Learning to Thrive in a More-Faster-Now World - 300 Word ReviewThe Age of Speed challenges the notion that our lives are too frenetic by illustrating why the ability to harness the power of speed is, in fact, the solution for those who seek a less stressful, less busy, and more balanced life. Find out more. Read this review.
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Educate Employees on Shopping for BenefitsMost employees view the task of shopping for medical and retirement benefits as a nightmare. Research highlights one reason for this attitude: Many employees simply don’t understand basic benefits vocabulary. Employee Guide to Becoming a Smart Benefits Shopper is designed to provide employees a roadmap that covers benefits basics and helpful tips, analogies, guidelines and more.
Chief Ingredient, LLC Launches gigtide.com; Online Resume BuilderComplete online resume development and job-seeker solutions.
Novotus Names Talent Technology Corporation 2007 Partner of the YearTalent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced they were named Partner of the Year by first-class talent acquisition company, Novotus.
Millions of individuals today are caring for aging family members with Alzheimer's diseaseOne of the best things caregivers can do is to learn what they can about the disease.
Resume Expert Launches New Online Resource and Resume Building Tools for Job SeekersResume and job search industry veteran, Carl Bascom, has launched a new resume writing and job search resource website at http://www.resumewinners.com Resume resources include a resume workbook series called the "You're Hired" Series.
Utica National Insurance Group Leverages SuccessFactors for Integrated Learning and DevelopmentSuccessFactors’ Integral Partnership with GeoLearning Enables Utica to Maximize Employee Performance and Improve Business Results
Talent Technology’s HireDesk Recruitment Solution Selected by J.J.F. Management Services, Inc.HireDesk assists J.J.F. Management Services to become efficient and cost effective
Globoforce and Dow Chemical Win 2007 Process Innovation Award Globoforce and Dow Chemical Win 2007 Process Innovation Award for
Awards Recognize Innovation in the Application of Information
Technology and Overall Business Benefit
Ten Ways to Quiet Your Mind During the HolidaysAuthor Jim Loehr, Ed.D., shows how to use your inner conversations to achieve inner balance, as well as mental, emotional and spiritual wellness during the year-end holidays. Free tools available from author's web site to promote full engagement and energy for life and work.
Auld Acquaintances Should Definitely Not Be Forgot in 2008! Keeping your professional network fresh in an uncertain job market is just one of the important New Year's Career Resolutions suggested by on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com.
iCIMS Unveils New iRecruiter Report Card for ClientsLeading HR Technology Provider Enhances Service Offering to Optimize System Adoption; Maximize ROI for Customers
Talent Technology Corporation, announced they were named Partner of the Year Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced they were named Partner of the Year by first-class talent acquisition company, Novotus.
Do you expect to be the primary caregiver for an older loved one within the next five years?The vast majority of respondents to a new caregiving poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry, expect to provide care to older loved ones at some point within the next five years.
John Lapinski has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's Detroit officeLapinski joins Buck from Mercer Human Resource Consulting, where he served as Principal.
THINKStrategies and the Wilson Group Team with Makana Solutions[SM] for Best Practices WebinarTHINKStrategies and the Wilson Group Team with Makana Solutions[SM] for Best Practices
Webinar on Effective Sales Compensation for SaaS and Subscription-based Businesses
Webinar Features Results of First Sales Compensation
Survey of SaaS and Other Subscription-Revenue Companies
Talent Technology Corporation, announced the selection of its HireDesk applicant tracking systemTalent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the selection of its HireDesk applicant tracking system by J.J.F. Management Services, Inc. to deliver increased hiring efficiency and decreased recruiting costs.
BestCompaniesAZ, LLC Honors " Best Places to Work" in Metro Phoenix, ArizonaBestCompaniesAZ, LLC and The Phoenix Business Journal hosted the fifth anniversary of Best Places to Work in the Metro Phoenix Arizona on December 13th at the Arizona Biltmore, honoring the region's top companies for employee satisfaction.
Life Insurance Companies Facing Pressure to Enhance Financial ManagementIncreased Costs Could Drive M&A Activity
BenefitsCheckUp Has Served Two Million SeniorsNCOA's online service has found nearly $6 billion in benefits for older Americans
Employers Contemplate Social Networking, Focus on Improving Technology in 2008, Watson Wyatt SaysTechnology Experts Make Predictions for New Year
Paychex, BeneTrac Announce Enhanced Integration between Payroll and Benefits Management SystemsEmployee information transferred easily between payroll, HR and benefits management software, increasing efficiency and accuracy
Vikram Singh has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, N.J. officeSingh joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as Senior Consultant. His expertise includes consulting on prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit management, health care cost containment strategies, vendor selection, and Medicare Part D issues.
Corporate Counseling Associates Expands Southeast U.S. Operations with Miami LocationNew region to launch January 1, 2008; will serve existing and new customers in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Alabama
Vikram Singh has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Secaucus, N.J. officeSingh joins Buck from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he served as Senior Consultant. His expertise includes consulting on prescription drug benefits, pharmacy benefit management, health care cost containment strategies, vendor selection, and Medicare Part D issues.
Health Coaching a Key Employee Benefit in Controlling Healthcare Costs One of the biggest concerns of employers is containing the high cost of employee benefits – particularly healthcare expenses.
Employees in New England Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation.
Pension Funds Had Banner Year, Watson Wyatt's Pension Risk Index FindsOutlook Strong Despite Recent Events
Wellsphere Launches Next Generation Online Wellness Community Wellsphere Launches Next Generation Online Wellness Community to Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
Personalization and social support key to sustaining healthy lifestyle.
Human Capital Institute and Veritude Partner to Launch "Linking Recruitment to Business Strategy" The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Veritude, a leading provider of talent acquisition, consulting, and management services, announced today that the two organizations will jointly launch a "Linking Recruitment to Business Strategy" education and research track.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Christmas GivingIt is the time of year to give and receive. But not all managers are comfortable with that. Joan Lloyd explains.
Center for Talent Retention and GetKeepGrow Form Strategic PartnershipBest Practice Employee Engagement and Retention Solutions Expanded into Canada
Use The New Year To Reassess Your Career GoalsMany people use the New Year to make changes in their lives. . . that includes reassessing career goals.
Employee Communication: 3 Ways To Create Transformation In OrganizationsAre your employee communication strategies effective? There are many techniques and approaches that can be used to strengthen employee communications and bring about change in an organization. Marcia Xenitelis explains.
Leaders Go FirstAs Jim Clemmer explains... "In my leadership training and coaching work with managers, I often see a variation of the old parenting adage: team members act like their leader – despite all attempts to train them otherwise." Enjoy this article by Jim Clemmer.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: TriangulationIt's not uncommon for employees to create a triangle of communication... and never really directing the right conversation to the right individual. Joan Lloyd explains.
No Pay in Lieu of Paid Time Off For Ineligible Employee Pay in lieu of paid time off is a benefit offered to employees at the discretion of the employer, says a recent decision by the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Ask the Coach - Issue 51: Work Related Stress?Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching about work related stress and discusses tactics and strategies that can offer relief.
2007-08 Holiday Season Shows Employers Demonstrating Unprecedented Generosity to WorkersEmployers are giving more than ever to workers in the form of parties and paid leave. Meanwhile, their contributions to charitable groups are dropping, according to a recent BNA survey.
CFOs Report on First-Quarter 2008 Financial Hiring OutlookChief Financial Officers are making their staffing wish lists and checking them twice. Robert Half International reports.
Errors in Your Hiring Process Can Lead to Big Trouble ... How to Avoid Costly Hiring MistakesBackground checks should be performed to help avoid costly hiring mistakes, says J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Mergers and Acquisitions Demand Urgent Strategic Re-PlanningWhen companies merge there is much work to be done... especially in the IT department. Info-Tech explains.
Companies Modify Change in Control Benefit Provisions to Respond to Shareholder ConcernsChange in control benefits receive a great deal of scrutiny, according to Mercer. The company conducted a Change in Control Survey and shares their findings.
Revolutionary Breakthrough in Employee EvaluationsNineDecisions, Inc. announces latest release of their proprietary KeyEvaluations™ software solution for employee evaluations. The proprietary system enables HR Managers, Directors and Team Leaders to quickly assess team and individual performance in a confidential, motivating way that breeds corporate success.
Does Your Resume Irk Hiring Managers?For most job seekers, their resume will play the most significant role in their job search. Yet too often, it doesn't stand a chance of standing out from other resumes because it is too broad to make an impact on employers. In his newly released book, career expert Michael Farr teaches job seekers how to master the art of writing resumes that focus on the specific needs of the employer.
Healthcare Services Management, Inc. Launches HealthcareITCareers.comHelping Information Technology Professionals Looking for Jobs in Healthcare
Focusing on careers in the growing field of healthcare information technology, Hingham, MA based healthcare IT staffing firm Healthcare Services Management, Inc. (HSM) launches HealthcareITCareers.com, a website devoted to connecting the top hospitals, consulting firms and vendors with industry talent.
Jobscience Launches TalentCentral for the Small-Business MarketJobscience, Inc, a market leader in workforce management, today announced the release of TalentCentral the latest addition to its portfolio of web-based applicant tracking and management solutions. Designed to accommodate small- to mid-sized businesses, TalentCentral can easily be scaled up as businesses grow and hiring needs change.
Texas Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-three percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Texas annual survey of 289 employers.
Maryland Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation.
Hackett Launches Leadership Community For Executives in Finance, IT, HR, ProcurementThe Hackett Performance Network Offers Access to Research Metrics & Insights
As well as Participation in New Performance Studies and Informational Webcasts
Health Coaching a Key Employee Benefit in Controlling Healthcare Costs One of the biggest concerns of employers is containing the high cost of employee benefits – particularly healthcare expenses.
Employees Who Position Themselves for Promotion Benefit both Themselves and their EmployersImpact Achievement Group suggests leadership traits that employees can adapt to become attractive promotion candidates
Virginia Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary and Formulary Drugs Increases in Colorado and UtahWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in Colorado and Utah.
Recruiting Generation Y Candidates Requires Different EmphasisExecutive Recruiting Firm provides tips on how to attract and hire Generation Y candidates - those born between 1980 and 2003.
California Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation.
Oregon, Washington and Idaho Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation.
HR Services offers the first applicant tracking system to adhere to the new I-9 specifications.Employers can quickly and easily comply with new I-9 employment requirements, thanks to a recent update to the myStaffingPro® onboarding process.
Pension Funds Had Banner Year, Watson Wyatt's Pension Risk Index FindsOutlook Strong Despite Recent Events
Workscape Announces Virtual Hosting OfferingConsistent with Company’s Technology Leadership Role, Workscape Adds Virtual Hosting to its Product Implementation Options
Watson Wyatt Study Reveals Strong Link Between CEO Realizable Pay andPerformanceBroad-Based Stock Option Reductions Continue, While Forfeitures Increase
“High-Impact Talent Management” highlights TEDS’ single platform approach as core foundationTEDS® has been recognized yet again for its comprehensive, single platform technology to manage learning, performance, compliance, competencies, recruiting and succession planning.
ARAG® Recognized for Outstanding Service to CustomersARAG® Customer Care Center and Legal Benefits Web Site earn industry awards.
The Consulting Pulse Launches Niche Job Board for Management ConsultantsIn an effort to provide management consultants with more targeted job hunting tools, and employers with access to top level talent, Consulting Pulse has launched a niche job board for the Management Consulting Industry.
WorldatWork Highlights Key Predictions for Human Capital Management in 2008 and BeyondWorldatWork has released eight key predictions that showcase the trends and events that will change the nature of human capital management in 2008 and beyond. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes at mrhodes [at] worldatwork.org.
JWT EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCES NEW NAME, POSITIONINGStrategic Focus, Smart Structure, Strong Leadership to Guide JWT INSIDE
FPS Umbrella Offers Recruiters Top Tips to Keep Tip Top This ChristmasPayroll services provider sends 1000 hangover kits to help recruiters cope during the holiday season.
Exclusive Study, Sponsored By Bullhorn, Reveals Latest Trends In Staffing VARIABLE COMPENSATION IN THE STAFFING AND RECRUITING INDUSTRY LINKED TO COMPANY AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE WITH EQUITY A KEY COMPONENT FOR 26 PERCENT OF ALL FIRMS
E-Discovery: What It Is and How It Affects ITElectronic Discovery (e-discovery) can be a major factor in court cases. The way in which management controls the e-discovery process can make all the difference. Info-Tech explains.
Hewitt Survey Reveals Dwindling Popularity of the Annual Holiday Bonus Employers Continue Trend Toward Performance-based Awards to Motivate Employees and Drive Business Results
MedZilla.com Releases its November Employment Outlook Numbers for BiotechnologyIn the month of November, employer searches for clinical research associates increased sharply, while most other positions remained flat in both supply and demand. The MedZilla.com Employment Report analyzes the numbers for November 2007 and announces the findings.
All I Want for the Holidays is a Cure for the Workplace BluesCeridian LifeWorks offers blues breaking tips for the holidays.
Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation. According to the Compensation Data - Southwest results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 15.1 vacation days on average.
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the holidays approach, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation. According to the Compensation Data - Mid-South results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 14 vacation days on average.
Center for Talent Retention, announces a strategic partnership with GetKeepGrow inc.Center for Talent Retention, the leader in taking action to engage and retain employees, announces a strategic partnership with GetKeepGrow inc., to expand the geographic reach of the Center for Talent Retention’s best practice tools and solutions into Canada. Cindy Mustful, SVP, Business Development for the Center for Talent Retention comments; “Our geographical expansion strategy is to provide our full range of services by partnering in key markets.
HRmarketer.com Helps QHR Software Expand its Marketing, Media Outreach CampaignsOnline marketing and PR service helps part-time marketing manager achieve full time results.