University of Saint Mary Launches RN to BSN Online Degree ProgramBeginning this January, registered nurses seeking to further their careers by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) can do so via a new personalized and expedient online degree program at University of Saint Mary (USM).
Withholding InformationMarshall Goldsmith shares why withholding information isn't in you or your organization's best interest
Convergys Award Winning Executive to Present Integrated Learning at Upcoming ConferenceConvergys Award Winning Executive to Present Integrated Learning at Upcoming Conference on Managed Learning Services
Upstart Eluta.ca Now Among Canada's Four Most Popular Job Search SitesBarely a year after its launch, Eluta.ca has joined the elite ranks of Canada's four most popular careers-job search entities. According to comScore Media Metrix, in September 2007, the popular job search engine received 400,000 unique visitors in Canada who viewed over three million pages.
The Conference Board Names Gail Fosler PresidentFosler Takes on Expanded Role
Companies Worldwide Struggle to Attract, Retain WorkersMany Employers Underestimate Impact of Stress in Employees’ Decision to
Leave Company, Watson Wyatt/WorldatWork Survey Finds
Online Flextime Employment Site Offers Free Access To Job Boards Ohio online employment site, specializing in flextime work schedules, is honoring National Work and Family Month by offering free access to their new flextime job boards for employers and job seekers.
HireAbility.com Launches New Era in Recruiter Social NetworkingHireAbility.com Launches New Era in Recruiter Social Networking; HireAbility's New Business Model Will Change the Way Staffing Professionals Think about Online Networking
Authoria Wins First Integrated Performance and Recruiting Shootout at HR Technology Conference Audience of HR Professionals Overwhelmingly Selects Authoria Solution
Over SuccessFactors, Vurv, and HRsmart
"Seven Steps to Strategy Execution” Gives Readers a Practical Framework for Translating StrategyBook Now Available from PM Solutions' Center for Business Practices
GulfTalent.com launches Middle East job search application on Facebook® PlatformOver 42 million Facebook users worldwide can now view and apply for job opportunities in the Middle East
Popular IHRIM Seminar to be Held in Conjunction with Oracle HCM Users Group and Quest’s HCMEssentials for Successful Project Management: Popular IHRIM Seminar to be Held in Conjunction with Oracle HCM Users Group and Quest’s HCM and Beyond Conference
IHRIM webinar scheduled for November 8 includes live demonstration of online personnel actions“Our Paperless Journey: Manager Self-Service at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia” – IHRIM webinar scheduled for November 8 includes live demonstration of online personnel actions for managers
New Questionmark Release Offers Blended Delivery of AssessmentsLatest version also features streamlined integration, enhanced reporting and test analytics
Dr. Beth A. Brooks Published "Evidence-Based Human Resources: The Case for Exit Interview Surveys"Beth A. Brooks’, PhD, RN, FACHE; Senior Partner, Health Care Practice at JWT Employment Communications; published Evidence-Based Human Resources: The Case for Exit Interview Surveys in the October issue of The Journal of Nursing Administration (JONA), the authoritative source of information on developments and advances in patient care leadership.
Kenexa Honored by Philadelphia’s Forum of Executive WomenKenexa’s Board of Directors Recognized with Corporate Star Award for Leadership Diversity
Improve Training with Cross-Functional DataHow do you measure how effective your training program is? It's not easy to see the ROI on the money spent on training. How do you know you are on the right track? Mark Place investigates.
Human Resource Information System - HRISHow do various companies handle Human Resource issues in relation to technology? Steven Brown of OI Partners shares some valuable information.
Job Candidates Not Very 'Green' in Company Searches, Finds Jobfox Job seekers aren't looking for a greener career a Jobfox Study of More than 6,000 Professionals finds.
Job Seekers Continue to Shift Towards the InternetThe internet continues to be the first stop for job seekers. A recent study by the Conference Board has found that even more job seekers are surfing for new jobs.
U.S. Economy Gets Huge Boost From Motivation InitiativesMore than $77 billion was spent on Incentive Travel, Motivational Meetings, and Special Events in 2006, according to Incentive Research Foundation.
Employee Communication: 5 Ways To Measure The Impact On Business OutcomesOne important aspect of employee communication is measurement. How do you help your employees communicate? Marcia Xenitelis shares her theories.
Unfit to RuleHow fit is your boss? And we're not talking about physical fitness. Dr. Kathleen Dodaro explains.
Ask the Coach - Issue 47: Can Coaching Really Produce a Breakthrough? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, discusses the impact of coaching and the potential for a breakthrough in leadership performance.
Middle Managers Around the World Unsatisfied with Their OrganizationsAccenture survey finds that there is a trend among middle managers. . . their organizations aren't managed well.
When Employees Don't Pack Their Inhibitions for Business TripsTravelling employees can often forget their workplace manners when on the road and that can mean big trouble for employers. M. Lee Smith explains.
Recommend Rather Than ReportDianna Booher recommends you give more than more work to a colleague.
IT Pay around the World Survey 2007 – Country RankingsA recent survey by Mercer has found that pay for IT professionals varies around the world. The study found marked pay gaps between senior and junior employees in low-paying countries.
Tips to Relieve Burnout, Tension and Improve Your Worklife Stressed? Heading for a brick wall? George 'Bud' Wassell has some tips on how to hold on when you're burning out.
Pruning Thorns from Roses: HR’s Role in Managing Disruptive Key EmployeesDisruptive behavior in the workplace can be a challenge to deal with for every manager. Peter Adebi has some advice. . . when all else fails, coach.
SPECTRUM gives companies a strategic edgeRecent research by the Aberdeen Group suggests that core human resource systems such as iVantage® from SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation are helping companies improve performance, save money and keep employees longer.
National Business Group on Health to Hold Press Conference to Honor EmployersNational Business Group on Health to Hold Press Conference to Honor Employers for Outstanding Mental Health Services Programs
A press conference will be held on Tuesday, October 23 where the National Business Group on Health will honor 5 major U.S. employers for having oustanding programs to help workers and families address mental health and substance abuse disorders.
HRD Press Makes the Grade with Cutting Edge Higher Education SeriesHRD Press makes the grade with cutting edge higher education series -- HPT – Human Performance Technology in Action series.
Vancouver Aquarium Selects Cytiva’s SonicRecruit Talent Acquisition SystemOnce drowning in a sea of resumes, North America’s fifth largest aquarium looks to automate their recruiting process.
Leadership event for internal training organizations returns to Orlando, Nov 4-8, 2007Bill Conaty, General Electric's Head of Human Resources to Headline at 9th Annual Corporate University Week
SkillSoft Survey Reveals Significant Percentage of Employees Question the Abilities of their BossLack of leadership skills is key factor in employee confidence, study finds
HRD Tests the Market With New and Reproducible Questionnaires, Inventories, and QuizzesHRD Press is testing the market with new Quizzes, Questionnaires and Inventories with it’s newest complilation, Compendium of Learning and Development Quizzes by Sarah Cook. You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to find the perfect quiz.
Vancouver Aquarium Selects Cytiva’s SonicRecruit Talent Acquisition SystemOnce Drowning in a Sea of Resumes, North America’s Fifth Largest Aquarium Looks to Automate their Recruiting Process
HRD Wakes Up the Training World with 2 New ReleasesHRD wakes up the Training world with 2 new volumes of the Compendium of Icebreakers Vol I and Vol II by Dr. Lois Hart. Are you maximizing every opportunity to connect with participants before, during and after training?
HR XCEL Selected by DAK Americas to Provide Benefits and COBRA AdministrationSpecialized HRO provider signs client agreement with leading supplier of commodity and specialty products
Vancouver Aquarium Selects Cytiva’s SonicRecruitOnce Drowning in a Sea of Resumes, North America’s Fifth Largest Aquarium Looks to Automate their Recruiting Process
Convergys' Fourth Facility in Gurgaon Goes Live at Vipul AgoraConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), the global leader in integrated billing, employee care, and customer care services, announced today that its fourth facility in Gurgaon has gone live with 400 employees already on the job at Vipul Agora on MG Road.
EmployeeBuddy.com Brings Together Job Seekers and Employees Seeking a Referral BonusPutting the “human” back in human resources, website helps people help each other find jobs.
Taleo Smart Sourcing Makes it Easier for SMBs to Source Talent Taleo Addresses #1 Pain Point of Small and Medium Businesses with Advanced Sourcing Functionality and Expanded Partner Ecosystem
Primacy Relocation Appoints Sarah Savoia Vice President of Asia OperationsPrimacy Relocation, a leading provider of employee relocation and global assignment management services, today announced it has appointed Sarah Savoia as Vice President of Asia Operations.
The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is calling for presentations The Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness (CCEP) is calling for presentations for the 18th World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM).
The Conference will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada from June 15-18, 2008.
Jim Kenneally Joins Health Plan Administrators as Chief Sales & Marketing OfficerHealth Plan Administrators, Inc. (“HPA”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC) and full-service third-party administrator specializing in short-term medical insurance, today announced James J. “Jim” Kenneally has joined the company as its chief sales and marketing officer and senior vice president.
HR XCEL Selected by DAK Americas to Provide Benefits and COBRA Administration Specialized HRO provider signs client agreement with leading supplier of commodity and specialty products
MassMutual Teams with The Conservation Fund on Electronic Prospectus DeliveryIn an effort to drive awareness of its electronic prospectus delivery option among retirement plan
sponsors and participants, MassMutual's Retirement Services Division is
collaborating with The Conservation Fund's Go Zero(SM) program to help address
two of the world's most pressing environmental issues -- climate change and
habitat loss.
Q4B Secures Series B Funding and Adds Key Executive to Support Global GrowthEnhanced client services and new sales & marketing initiatives planned.
CareerTV and CollegeRecruiter Sign a Partnership to Increase Services to College StudentsEarly adopters of recruitment video are reaping the reward of attention from passive and active jobseekers.
SmartBrief, Inc. Announces Addition of Job Listings to Popular Daily Newsletters for Executives SmartBrief, Inc. announced today the addition of job listings to its popular online daily newsletters in the following industries: Aerospace, Cable and Broadband, Construction, Education, Food service, Gay & Lesbian Leadership, Health Information Technology, Interactive Advertising, Regulatory / Medical Affairs, Retail, Retail Pharmacy and Wholesale Distribution.
Private Companies Rely on Short-Term Incentives to Reward Employees, WorldatWork FindsPrivate companies rely more heavily on short-term incentives, such as bonuses, than long-term incentives to reward and motivate employees, according to a new study by WorldatWork and Vivient Consulting.
Berkshire’s Affirmative Action Software is the First to Meet VETS-100 Report ModificationsBALANCEaap Service Release (SR5) keeps clients compliant.
HighRoads Grows Again: Five New CustomersHR Need for Visibility and Control Drives Surge in Demand
MyCredentials Career Ads a New Ad Feature to Enhance Jobseekers Quest for New EmploymentNew feature greatly raises candidate’s exposure
Job Candidates Not Very ‘Green’ in Company Searches, Finds Jobfox StudyJob Candidates Not Very ‘Green’ in Company Searches, Finds Jobfox Study of More than 6,000 Professionals
PLATEAU ACCELERATES INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION, INCREASING PRESENCE IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA New Asia-Pacific Office Addresses Global Demand for Plateau’s Talent Management Offerings
It Is Not Easy Being Green…But Employees Value Corporate Social Responsibility EffortsContinuing Research on Corporate Social Responsibility by the Kenexa Research Institute Finds Additional Linkage to Key Performance Indicators
Health Care Set to Dominate Nation's Fastest-Growing JobsAs employment opportunities in many fields and industries come to a stand-still, health-care hiring is at its hottest. Already the nation's largest field, employing 13 million people, health care is expected to offer 3.6 million new jobs and grow by more than 27 percent through 2014.
ShirleyBOARD.com Enlightens Caregivers On Elderly Home Care ChoicesAdvantages and disadvantages caregivers should consider before deciding on a living situation for an aging loved one
Ceridian LifeWorks Expands Multinational EAP and Work-Life OfferingsRecognizing that balancing work and life affects employees worldwide, Ceridian LifeWorks expands multinational offering in partnership with industry leader IPS Worldwide
CHD Meridian Healthcare Streamlines HR and Talent Management with UltiProUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that CHD Meridian Healthcare, an I-trax, Inc. company and the leading
provider of workplace healthcare, has achieved significant
efficiencies and strategic benefits since rolling out core UltiPro,
UltiPro Performance Management, and UltiPro Salary Budget
Administration delivered through Ultimate Software's
software-as-a-service model, Intersourcing and has purchased UltiPro
Recruitment.
Diversified Matches: Best Practices When You’re Matched With Someone Who Isn’t Just Like YouManagement Mentors explores diversity and mentoring in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, October 19, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT).
Talent Technology Named to Software Magazine’s 25th Annual Software 500 RankingSoftware Magazine ranks Talent Technology among world’s largest software companies.
Tips for Employers: Stay In Touch With Summer Interns Throughout the School YearThe summer has gone and so have the interns. Some you may not care to meet again, but others left an impression. How do you keep the line of communication open with someone who may make a great employee someday? Sylvia Henderson has some tips.
How to Predict Who Will Stay and Who Will Leave Organizations are finding turnover rates of young workers has become a major problem. When hiring, how do they know if the potential hire will stay? Bruce Katcher has some advice.
WORKtips – Ways to Make Your Work-Life Just a Bit Easier Do you feel like you are heading for a burnout? George 'Bud' Wassell has some tips on how to avoid this hot topic.
Breakthrough Studies: Laughter Reduces Stress, Peaks Work PerformanceThe world's first studies on the effects of laughter yoga sessions in the workplace show significant stress reductions and a sharp increase in work effectiveness. The US study indicates that three weeks of laughter sessions can significantly increase emotional intelligence, while the India study confirms stress reduction through physiological and psychological tests.
Driving Change: The UPS Approach to Business - 600 Word ReviewUPS is successful today as a result of its ability to transform and adapt to changing needs. “Constructive dissatisfaction,” as termed by the company’s founder, Jim Casey, or continuously improving the status quo and maximizing efficiency, is as much the driving force behind UPS today as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Find out more. Read this review.
Driving Change: The UPS Approach to Business - 300 Word ReviewUPS is successful today as a result of its ability to transform and adapt to changing needs. “Constructive dissatisfaction,” as termed by the company’s founder, Jim Casey, or continuously improving the status quo and maximizing efficiency, is as much the driving force behind UPS today as it was at the beginning of the 20th century. Find out more. Read this review.
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Authoria Wins First Integrated Performance and Recruiting Shootout at HR Technology ConferenceAudience of HR Professionals Overwhelmingly Selects Authoria Solution Over SuccessFactors, Vurv, and HRsmart
Canadian Management Centre to Launch Business Intelligence Podcast Series With Host John EckmireCanadian Management Centre will launch an informative podcast series entitled Business Intelligence with John Eckmire, Canadian Management Centre's esteemed Vice President of Public Programs and Education. The first episode of this series is a comprehensive discussion between Leigh Branham, famed Human Resources author, on the topic of his new book The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave.
SWISS RE SELECTS PLATEAU TO SUPPORT GLOBAL LEARNING MANAGEMENT INITIATIVESCompany Deploys Plateau Learning to Align Employees with Corporate Objectives, Increasing Productivity and Efficiency of Global Workforce
Fiserv Acquires Advisory Firm BancIntelligence Online Bank advisory solutions will strengthen clients’ ability to compete
Software Magazine Ranks Talent Technology Among World’s Largest Software CompaniesTalent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced its first year among Software Magazine’s Software 500 – a list now in its 25th year. Talent Technology’s first year among the world’s largest software companies placed it at #432.
Employee Continuum Earns Human Resource Executive® Magazine’s 2007 Top HR Product of the Year Award Overture4.0 Recognized During the 10th Anniversary HR Technology Conference & Exposition®
New Podcast Series Details Employment Risks, and Solutions, for Small Manufacturing FirmsCPEhr, a leading California-based HR Consulting Firm, provides expert insights that address growing employment concerns of small and mid-size manufacturing organizations.
New Executives at TalentSecure Lead Growth of Financial and Product DevelopmentTalentSecure LLC announced today the addition of two new executive positions. Robert Dowling has been named as Chief Financial Officer, and Kelvin Hubbard will serve as the Chief Technology Officer. Combining more than 40 years of executive management experience with start-ups and global enterprise organizations, these seasoned financial and information technology executives will help launch TalentSecure’s Talent Acquisition and Talent Management software through its rapid Global expansion plans.
Training in 'Commute Management' Helps Human Resource Managers Boost Employee PunctualityTraining in 'Commute Management' (Beating Traffic) Helps Human Resource Managers Boost Employee Punctuality, Morale, Retention and Productivity
With the creation of new discipline, "Commute Management," David Rizzo -- better known as Dr. Roadmap -- ushers in a long-overdue type of corporate instruction that addresses a previously unmanageable issue: that of employees who get demoralized and worn out by their morning commute before they even arrive at work. Within a span of 1-2 hours, Dr. Roadmap's Commute Management training session can arm employees with important knowledge to help them take control of their commute and arrive at work in a better physical and mental state.
PLATEAU SYSTEMS EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING iCONTENT® FUNCTIONALITY WITH INCREASED CONTENT MANAGEMENTPLATEAU SYSTEMS EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING iCONTENT® FUNCTIONALITY WITH INCREASED CONTENT MANAGEMENT, SECURITY AND USABILITY
Company to Preview New iContent Features and Offer Free iContent Trial to HR Technology Conference Attendees
Former Compaq and Sprint Executives Join Emerging Talent Acquisition and Management CompanyFormer Compaq and Sprint Executives Join Emerging Talent Acquisition and Management Company Leading a New Management Team Poised to Accelerate TalentSecure’s Global Expansion
TalentSecure LLC announced today the addition of new executive positions. Michael A. Norris has joined the company as the Chief Executive Officer, and R. Michael Franz has assumed the position of Chairman. With more than 45 years combined executive management experience with start-ups and global enterprises, these seasoned senior executives with exceptional sales and marketing backgrounds will launch TalentSecure’s Talent Acquisition and Talent Management software through its rapid expansion plans.
October is National Diversity Awareness MonthOctober is National Diversity Awareness Month -- Mentoring Programs Can Help Your Company’s Diversity Initiatives
Management Mentors explores diversity and mentoring in its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, October 12, 2007, at 9 a. m.(EDT).
Intersourcing Speeds HR Processes for Spirit Mountain CasinoIntersourcing Speeds HR Processes for Spirit Mountain Casino and The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
TEDS customers to “road map” sessions devoted to new and revolutionary talent management TEDS customers to “road map” sessions devoted to new and revolutionary talent management capabilities and functionalities under development for future software releases at the 2007 TEDS User Conference.
Salary.com Unveils New User Interface for Enterprise Software ProductsRobust functionality delivered in easy-to-use, on-demand software enables customers to improve compensation and performance management processes
nowHIRE.com Debuts SigCAP™ Technology for Digital Signature Capture at Chicago’s HR Technology Physical signature pad offers a completely paperless electronic hiring process that promotes true hard cost savings and is legally defensible
Few New England healthcare organizations made any significant revisions to their employee benefits Few New England healthcare organizations made any significant revisions to their employee health benefits programs from last year, according to the third annual survey of the New England healthcare industry by Olney Associates and Cammack LaRhette Consulting.
Competition Among Employers Intensifies: 2008 List of Canada's Top 100 Employers is ReleasedThe new 2008 list of Canada's Top 100 Employers has been released in the midst of the tightest labour market in a generation and record competition among employers for a place on the list. Now in its 8th year, the annual competition recognizes employers that are industry leaders at attracting and retaining employees. The competition is organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., Canada's largest publisher of employment guides and job-hunting periodicals.
Improve Employee Engagement by Mapping and Supporting Better Quality Leader-Employee ConversationsCareer Innovation, a workplace ‘innovation’ lab, launches its enhanced "Mapping Your Conversations about Work Survey" based on its previous ground-breaking research, ’The Conversation Gap’.
Successful Marketing in Six Easy StepsAll of the best laid plans in sales and marketing don't get very far if they are not executed properly. Patricia Block explains.
Cytiva Announces New SonicRecruit "Quality of Hire" Metrics at HR Technology ConferenceLeading talent acquisition software provider to help organizations measure the quality of their hiring efforts.
HR XCEL Offers Clients an Innovative View of Service DeliveryUtilizing innovative, cost-saving Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) methods and technologies, HR XCEL excels at making clients’ lives easier. After enjoying a 30% annual growth rate, the firm is offering its clients yet another innovation -– 24/7 access to a Web-based "dashboard" view of HR XCEL’s service delivery.
WorldatWork Presents Total Rewards Asia Pacific 2007Human Resources Experts to Convene in Singapore
Upcoming CyberShift Web Seminars Examine The ROI of Workforce Management SolutionsUpcoming CyberShift Web Seminars Examine The ROI of Workforce Management Solutions To Generate Savings and Deliver Value
New Human Resources E-Newsletter, Website - HR Viewpoints Delivers Views HR Professionals Can UseEmpyrean Management Group, Inc. announces today the launch of HR Viewpoints, a free new email newsletter and website written by HR professionals for HR Professionals.
Center for Talent Retention Announces Series of 'Take Action to Engage and Retain Employees' Recent research shows the labor market is tightening, employee turnover is steady, and approximately 39% of the workforce is either Somewhat Engaged or Disengaged.
Cleveland High School Shooting – ACI Responds to the Emotional AftermathIn the wake of recent tragic events – today’s high school shooting in Cleveland, and the traumatic shooting in Wisconsin earlier this week – Americans across the nation will be joining those directly affected in struggling with strong and overwhelming emotions while trying to make sense of these tragedies.