Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Paints Familiar Picture for U.S. Hiring Plans in Quarter 1 2008U.S. employers are expecting to ring in the New Year with the same steady hiring pace, according to Manpower.
Makarios Consulting Inks Deal with Cadient Group to Provide Ongoing Leadership Development ServicesDeal Marks Makarios’ Continued Growth in the Pharmaceutical Supply Industry
SeniorCareMarketer.com Research to Reveal Best Practices in Marketing and Selling in the Senior CareHow prevalent are the use of blogs, podcasts and other Web 2.0 tools by suppliers in the senior care marketplace? Are print advertising budgets being reduced in 2008? Will senior care vendors attend fewer tradeshows? These questions and more will be answered in an upcoming research report titled, "Trends in Senior Care Marketing: Where Suppliers Spent Marketing and PR Dollars in 2007, and What's Ahead in 2008."
CareerTV Helps Drive the Recruiting Process for Ford Motor CompanyFord says a recruitment video gives them an opportunity to showcase the culture of the organization. It is a very competitive recruitment market. By using CareerTV, Ford hopes to attract a wider audience and facilitate the hiring of interns and recent graduates. Automaker uses CareerTV to speed up the annual recruiting and hiring of interns and college graduates.
PayScale, Workopolis Partner to Provide Real-Time Salary Information For Canadian Job SeekersLargest job board in Canada enhances job hunting tools by utilizing PayScale's over 10 million individual profile data points and career management content.
New 360 Assessment Measures Potential, as Well as PerformanceBatrus Hollweg International(BHI)introduces its new High Definition 360 to assist you in developing leaders from the inside and out.
A.G. Edwards Achieves Leadership Excellence with Program Designed by Interaction AssociatesThe brokerage and financial services powerhouse, A.G. Edwards, has partnered with Interaction Associates to meet important strategic challenges with a collaborative leadership platform designed to develop senior, high potential leaders.
Electronic W-2 Distribution Simplifies Staffing Firms’ ProcessesTempWorks Software offers electronic W-2 form distribution to its web portal staffing clients.
Outsourcing Institute Recognizes The RightThing for Outstanding Thought Leadership in OutsourcingThe Outsourcing Institute recently awarded The RightThing, Inc., a leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), on their outstanding thought leadership in outsourcing. The article "Recruitment Process Outsourcing Now Part of the HRO Landscape" is a finalist in the Human Resources category of the first ever Best Outsourcing Thought Leadership Awards.
Record Number of Customers Reinvest in HalogenAmcor, Beaumont Hospital and many other organizations make further investments in highly flexible, Web-based solution.
Employers Now Subjected to New I-9 Compliance LawsPower Training Institute Offering Free Tour of New Online Course in I-9 Responsibility
CustomInsight Joins Top 10 to Bring 360 Degree Feedback Surveys to Spanish Speaking Countries360 degree feedback surveys are introduced to Latin American companies to increase productivity in the growing export market. 360 degree feedback provides companies with invaluable information to identify existing or potential areas of employee turnover.
PharmaDiversityJobBoard.Com Makes Minority Hiring EasyUnique Double Niche Job Board, PharmaDiversity Job Board ™, helps Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Healthcare companies meet hiring guidelines with a constantly replenished pool of top-quality job seekers. Pharmaceutical Professionals can be sourced in all disciplines; such as sales, management, clinical and IT positions.
Hospital Productivity Improvement Demonstrated Through Use of American Healthcare Solutions' American Healthcare Solutions was contracted for a SHARP Staffing engagement with TLC Health Network in Gowanda, New York. Since AHS has implemented its SHARP Staffing tool, TLC has seen great improvements in management and staffing to volume and has been able to demonstrate a nearly 4 percent reduction in FTEs.
New Practice Interviewing System Combines Technology With Coaching Right Management Adds New Interviewing Practice System
That Combines Technology With Coaching
Cost of Co-Pays Increases in PennsylvaniaWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in Pennsylvania.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in New YorkWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in New York.
Meta4 Reviewed by Industry Research Firm Vital AnalysisMeta4’s Active HR Solution Significantly Enhances Employee and
Manager Experience
Insala Named to Software Magazine's 25th Annual Software 500 for Second Consecutive YearInsala, a leading global provider of integrated human capital management solutions, has been named for the second consecutive year to Software Magazine’s Software 500, a ranking of the world’s largest software and service providers.
Electronic W-2 Distribution Simplifies Staffing Firms’ ProcessesTempWorks Software offers electronic W-2 form distribution to its web portal staffing clients.
The symptoms of workplace and personal stress have a familiar faceImpatience, apathy, poor anger management, and lack of common politeness are but a few.
Meta4 to Launch New Website to Reflect Company GrowthNew Website will Feature Interactive Demos of Meta4’s PeopleNet7
Recognizing When It's Viewed as DiscriminatoryThere are many situations in which personnel are passed over. Sometimes the oversight is accidental. However, there are other situations in which the grasp at the golden ring is eternally out of reach. That's when we need to recognize that our practices are de facto discriminatory and change them.
BUSINESS SHAKE UP—EXPECT ORGANIZATIONAL OVERHAULS, HEIGHTENED COMPETITION FOR TALENTHR leaders forecast the workplace of the future in DDI/HCI study
TOWERGROUP TRAINING PROGRAM LEVERAGES ‘BLENDED LEARNING’ FOR IN-DEPTH EDUCATIONTowerGroup “FIT” Program Gains Momentum as Financial Institutions and Technology Providers Seek Deeper Knowledge and Strategic Insights
Record Number of Customers Reinvest in HalogenAmcor, Beaumont Hospital and many other organizations make further
investments in highly flexible, Web-based solution
Free Personal Profile for Work-Life Balance and Full EngagementHuman Performance Institute, expert provider of energy and engagement training for individuals and organizations, offers an informative self-assessment that promotes wellness and full engagement in life and at work. The Free Profile takes five minutes and offers a two-page report. An extensive sixteen-page Self Profile is available for $49. Surveys are based on the best-selling book, "The Power of Full Engagement."
Fieldglass, Inc. Successfully Completes Fourth Consecutive Type 2 SAS 70 Audit Fieldglass, Inc. Successfully Completes Fourth Consecutive Type 2 SAS 70 Audit Of Its Insite® Product Suite
Completion Demonstrates the Company’s Continued Focus on Internal Controls, Providing Added Value to Customers
'Lead Like a Pirate' Sails Off the Shelf for Author Christopher NovakFor organizations looking to transform their band of buccaneers into high performing teams, Christopher Novak's third book, Lead Like a Pirate, offers the perfect insight on turning diversity into strength, speed into advantage and heart into leadership.
TALENThire.com, Proudly Launches Version 2.0 of their Award Winning PlatformTALENThire.com V 2.0 includes dashboard enhancements, internal messaging, conference call scheduling, a dynamic rating system, the ability to attach Word and .pdf resumes, improved user analytics, as well as a Recruiting Vendor Optimization (RVO) solution.
Aruspex and Starbucks Webcast to Examine Journey to Strategic Workforce PlanningJoint HR.com presentation will take place December 12 at VIEW event, HR industry’s first virtual conference
ERI 2007 Great California Workplaces Winners AnnouncedThe ERI Great California Workplaces Award, sponsored by the Employer Resource Institute (http://www.employeradvice.com), recognizes California employers of all sizes that have implemented unique, innovative, or exceptionally effective programs that make them stand out. The grand-prize winners of the ERI 2007 Great California Workplaces Award contest are Lundberg Family Farms (for-profit category) and California Pacific Medical Center (non-profit category). Honorable mentions went to La Costa Glen (for-profit) and California ISO (non-profit).
Applicants Flood In For Beta Test Of New 360-Degree Feedback InterfacePanoramic Feedback announced today that it has closed off applications to Beta-test its state-of-the-art user interface for 360-degree feedback. Nicknamed "SASS", the UI uses highly effective web technologies to make multi-source feedback totally accessible.
Managing Change with Outsourced HRIn this article by KnowledgeSum, the company reviews some of the issues associated with HRO change management for a client organization.
4 Easy Ways to Reduce Cash Float Cash restrictions are always a dilemma. . . how do you make the dollar stretch to cover costs? Curt Finch advises.
Firms of Endearment: How World-Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose - 600 Word ReviewIn Firms of Endearment: How World-Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose explains how “humanistic” companies create emotional, experiential, social, and financial value. Using these values to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders enables companies to achieve sustained and superior business performance, now and in years to come. Find out more. Read this review.
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Young Workers at Risk of Technology ShockYoung Workers at Risk of Technology Shock; Global Technology Tracking Survey to be Launched by the World’s Largest Student-run Organization
A new global tracking survey will be launched in January 2008 by AIESEC, the world’s largest student-run organization, in partnership with workplace experts Career Innovation. The Digital Generation Survey will monitor the gap between technologies used by students from the ‘Digital Generation’ – who have grown up with the Internet - and those currently available in the workplace.
CollegeRecruiter.com Job Seeker Confidence Index for December 2007Despite the continuing flat stock market, subprime mortgage scandals, and fears of recession, a large majority of college students and recent graduates are even more optimistic about the prospects they face in the job market than they were a month ago.
Veteran Job-Seekers expected at the California Center for the Arts in EscondidoMore than 40 Veteran-Friendly Employers and 500 Military Veteran Job-Seekers expected at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido on Thursday, December 13, 2007
The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds in the San Diego Region on Thursday, December 13. Two deserving veterans will receive tickets to the final Chargers' home game against the Denver Broncos as part of RecruitMilitary's efforts to bring visibility to the veteran hiring issue. This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The career fair will be open to veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves and military spouses. More than 35 veteran-friendly organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with the job seekers -- organizations that will include corporate employers, law-enforcement agencies and other government employers, educational institutions, veterans service agencies and veterans associations.
People Jam On-Line Job FaireJobFairs.net offers free make-up fair open to all employers in Washington, D.C. area.
The Definitive Drucker - 600 Word Review"No one has understood the implications of social trends and transformed them into opportunities the way (Peter) Drucker has. No one has done a better job of helping organizations capitalize on opportunities.” The Definitive Drucker helps companies navigate the uncertainties of the 21st-century. Find out more. Read this review.
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Corporate Boards Increasingly Driving Enterprise Risk ManagementStudy by The Conference Board shows more work needs to be done; North America lagging in ERM implementation.
What HRO Brings to the Client Organization?KnowledgeSum shares their examination of some services that HRO organizations deliver to the client organization.
Worker Confidence Increases Significantly in November: Hudson Employment IndexSM Rises Worker confidence is up according to the Hudson Employment IndexSM... the best in eight months.
Tighter Screening Process Begins For Foreigners in Japan A new measure in the fight against terrorism in Japan means foreigners are facing tighter screening processes. Pacific Bridge shares he details.
Driving High Performance as a Talent-Powered OrganizationInvesting in talent is the best way to drive high performance. . . but keep an eye on the shifting winds. Peter Cheese, Robert J. Thomas, and Elizabeth Craig explain
Why Leaders Smuggle and Muscle ChangeEvoking change doesn't involve flexing. . . it involves something a little more accepting. Timothy R. Clark explains.
7 Tips for Business SuccessExecutives need to be mindful of what their role is. They don't have just one job. John McKee explains.
Playing Office Politics: How to be “Good” at the GameMany employees say they try to keep out of the office politics. But, as Louellen Essex and Mitchell Kusy explain, dodging the political game may mean missing out on an important opportunity.
The Truth About Serving Alcohol at Office Parties Too much fa la la la la at the office party, may strike a sour chord with more than just employers. M. Lee Smith Publishers explains.
Communicating Collaboratively in Cyberspace:What Couples Counselors Can Teach About EmailNetiquette. . . it's the set of rules that guide email users in the proper way to express themselves in emails. David A. Hoffman shares his advice.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Manager's AttentionYour manager is avoiding you and you feel you don't have his/her support. How do you deal with it? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
2008 Worldwide Pay Survey2008 could be a very prosperous year for many employees around the globe. A recent Mercer survey predicts the average global salary will rise by 6% – almost 2%* above inflation. Mercer shares more.
Are You a Workaholic?Well, are you? As Bruce Katcher explains if you lack work life balance, you may be pointing fingers at the wrong source.
Holiday Season is the Perfect Time for Networking Holiday networking could lead to a new you in the New Year. Robin Ryan explains.
Military.com Study Reveals Disconnect between Employers and Transitioning Military PersonnelSixty-one percent of employers do not have a complete understanding of how Military experiences translate into relevant qualifications. Eighty-one percent of transitioning service members feel they are not fully prepared to enter the civilian workforce.
Holidays Compound Already High Stress LevelsThe holiday season is the most stressful time of year, as Bensinger, DuPont & Associates has found, most people take no additional steps to manage stress at this time of year.
Employees With Right Work-Life Balance Are Proud Of Where They WorkHow an employee views his/her job depends upon balance. A Sirota Survey Intelligence discovered that employees who have a good balance between work and life are more engaged in their jobs.
Simply Hired Signs Distribution Deal with Go Daddy to Expand Publisher Network#1 domain registrar, to offer millions of customers Job-a-matic to monetize their sites
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary and Formulary Drugs Increases in New JerseyWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in New Jersey.
NAS Recruitment Communications, Announces Appointment of Geeta Wilson as Talent StrategistNAS Recruitment Communications, a leader in talent acquisition and retention, announces the appointment of Geeta Wilson to the position of Executive Director, Talent Strategist.
LifeCare® Wins Multiple Gold Awards in International MarCom Competition Award-winning webinar and podcast being made available as free downloads
Applicants Flood In For Beta Test Of New 360-Degree Feedback Interface360-degree feedback provider Panoramic Feedback was inundated this week with requests to Beta-test its new user interface.
Cost of Co-Pays on PPO Plans Increases in VirginiaWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in Virginia.
ServiceMaster and TALX Executives to Present at IHRIM WebinarServiceMaster and TALX Executives to Present at IHRIM Webinar, “Getting Your Employees Plugged In: An Employee’s Electronic Life Cycle”
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in MarylandWith prescription costs on the rise across the country, Compdata Surveys reviewed the cost of co-pays over the last three years in Maryland.
If you're looking for ways to minimize your holiday stress, help is just a mouse-click awayIf you're looking for ways to minimize your holiday stress, help is just a mouse-click away, thanks to LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry.
TALENThire.com, announces the launch of Version 2.0 of its award winning platformSince 2004, TALENThire.com has connected hiring firms with recruiters in a unique marketplace environment. With the launch of Version 2.0, the vision of Recruiting Vendor Optimization (RVO) is delivered through a blend of technology and service.
Secure Talent Executive Advisory Board Helps Business Communities across the United StatesNew association benefits executives and businesses nationwide.
Reduce Holiday Stress with a Little Help from LifeCare®LifeCare is giving away a free eductional guide to reducing holiday-related stress via the company's web site.
ACI is currently working closely with Charlotte Russe – a retail store located in the Nebraska mallACI is currently working closely with Charlotte Russe – a retail store located in the Nebraska mall – to ensure that all employees and family members receive necessary crisis counseling, grief counseling, and other helpful resources during this critical time.
Healthcare IT Industry Blog "HIStalk" and Gente Corporation Join ForcesHealthcare IT industry blog "HIStalk," and Gente Corporation, a leading online healthcare media publisher, have partnered to create a new employment resource -- HealthcareITJobs.com, an online career center dedicated strictly to Healthcare IT professionals.
Insala Announces Free Human Capital Institute Leadership Development WebcastAccenture's Robert Thomas Presents Talent Multiplication: Developing Leadership Capability
MassMutual Retirement Services Continues Aggressive Expansion of its Third Party Distribution Sales Hugh O'Toole Joins MassMutual as Corporate Vice President, Northeast Division
Sales Manager and Nonprofit Market Leader
Cytiva and Sterling Testing Systems Join ForcesNew partnership provides background checking from leading provider for SonicRecruit clients.
Union Power Offers Timely and Essential Union Member ServicesIt seems that there is always something new and exciting to learn about when you are part of a union. The Union Power websites offers union member services and information in the timeliest manner.
Onrec.com is proud to announce the 4th Annual Onrec.com Awards, sponsored by topjobs.co.uk. What are the Onrec.com Awards 2008?
Unveiling the Secret to Knock-Out Communication, in a Word: iView™InterviewStream partners with Right Management to combine leading edge technology with world renowned personalized coaching.
Survey Finds Shift in Retailers' Market Strategy: Customer Service Emerges As Key Success Factor New survey reveals retailers are betting on enhanced customer experience and improved productivity to drive top line sales
Healthcare Organizations Turn to Kronos® to Tackle Critical Business IssuesDecision makers congregate at KronosWorks™ to discuss how to reduce operational costs and improve quality care
Casinos Around the World Face New Challenges As market matures and competition intensifies, casinos turn to the workforce to differentiate, manage expansion, and maximize profits
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Legiant Expands Experienced Time and Attendance Support TeamLegiant, a leader in time and attendance software, announced a new addition to their experienced professional services team.
Fiserv Completes Acquisition of CheckFreeFiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading provider of information technology services to the financial industry, today announced the completion of its acquisition of CheckFree Corporation, a world leader in financial electronic commerce services and products, including electronic bill payment and internet banking. Under terms of the transaction, Fiserv acquired CheckFree for approximately $4.4 billion in cash, or $48 per share.
HCR Software to Host Free Job Market Rates WebinarBack by popular demand "Determining Job Market Rates" event on December 12 will discuss how organizations can use tips and approaches for determining job market rates.
New Book Identifies Best Jobs for IntrovertsMany introverted job seekers have difficulty finding a job that suits their personality. Often they prefer to work alone, in the quiet, and free of distractions. This is becoming much harder to do in an economy that thrives on communication and teamwork. In their new book, 200 Best Jobs for Introverts, Laurence Shatkin and the editors at JIST reveal which occupations do suit introverts' preferences and still offer good pay and promising job growth.
Management Mentors Says Measuring Your Mentoring Program’s ROI is CriticalManagement Mentors discusses the importance of measuring your mentoring program’s ROI in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, December 7, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EST).
Discovery Communications Implements Globoforce Employee Recognition SolutionNew program will play role in company’s employee engagement strategy.
American Community Partners With Toys for Tots to Collect Toys for Local ChildrenAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, joined forces this holiday season with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program to be a designated drop-off location to collect new toys for needy children in metro Detroit.
Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Wyoming Retirement System Buck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world's leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, today announced that it has been selected by the Wyoming Retirement System to continue providing retirement plan services for its defined benefit pension plans.
American Community Employees Donate Clothing for Local Children to Spread Holiday CheerAmerican Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance since 1938, teamed up with Adopt-a-Child-Size and Support Services, Inc. to donate new complete winter outfits for local children.
Résuméfit Achieves Goals of a Video Resume Using MS WordCandidate’s workplace persona and character are scientifically revealed without bias in MS Word and with bullet-proof document alteration detection
Morehead to Exhibit at IHI's 19th Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in HealthcareCompany to discuss improving quality in healthcare through Employee and Physician Surveys, Metrics and Solutions.
Custom Benefits Administrators Selects MphasiS Healthcare Solutions' Custom Benefits Administrators Selects MphasiS Healthcare
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The RightThing and HireRight Sign Global Partnership Agreement HireRight On-Demand Screening Solutions Expand The RightThing RPO Offering