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Buck Consultants today announced the results of its inaugural global survey
Buck Consultants today announced the results of its inaugural global survey on workplace wellness strategies.

Rideau Appoints Jay Whitehead to Board of Directors
Rideau adds to existing expertise and broadens industry experience with the appointment of its newest Board member Jay Whitehead.

Vurv Announces Perform 4.0
Reinvented Performance, Succession and Compensation Management Suite with Integrated Content Helps Companies Build the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today

Convergys Appoints Stanley Jeremiah Managing Director and Vice President of Operations
Convergys Appoints Stanley Jeremiah Managing Director and Vice President of Operations of Employee Care in Asia Pacific

Eric Raymond, Corporate Synergies’ CEO, to Speak at DVHRP Annual Summit
Remaking the American Healthcare Model Key Focus of Presentation

Aruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce's Future With Personalized
Demographic profiles plot turnover trends, retirement scenarios, and measure labor force projections

Galaxy Technologies Inc. Introduces Encompass Enterprise-HRMS ™
Galaxy Technologies Encompass Enterprise-HRMS™ enables organizations to reach workforce management objectives, with a single-source, integrated human resources, benefits, time & attendance and payroll solution.

Resume Mirror Search Enterprise allows advanced searching with “zero training”
Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the launch of Resume Mirror Search Enterprise (RMSearch Enterprise) which uses advanced conceptual search technology, to allow HR or recruiting staff to rapidly search and rank applicants using natural language phrases or entire job descriptions, yet requires ‘zero training’.

Aruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce’s Future
Aruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce’s Future With Personalized “No Change Future State” Reports Demographic profiles plot turnover trends, retirement scenarios, and measure labor force projections

Engagement is the Key to Growth and Profitability
How a large energy company achieved an all-time high in stock value after taking action to increase engagement.

CyberShift’s Necho Expense BlackBerry Edition Wins Gold Mobile Star Award
CyberShift’s Necho Expense BlackBerry Edition Wins Gold Mobile Star Award for Enterprise Expense Management Software

Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions Enters North American Market
One Contract, One Enterprise Interface, One Cohesive System Simplifies Complexities Associated with Increasingly Global Workforces

AGCO Corporation Selects SumTotal Talent Management System
SumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning management solutions, said that AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AG) has purchased the SumTotal Enterprise Suite(TM) to deliver learning, manage employee performance and align goals

TBC Launches TruScore™, A Next Generation 360 Survey Software Platform
The Booth Company, an international provider of leadership development surveys, announces the release of TruScore™, an online software application for designing, implementing and controlling all aspects of multi-rater feedback surveys. TruScore makes leadership development available to any organization by allowing unprecedented levels of control and customization while allowing compatibility with any 360-degree feedback survey or multi-rater leadership assessment.

DoubleStar Showcases WorkForce Insight OnDemand at HR Executive’s HR Technology Show
Successful limited release allows for general availability.

Talent Technology, Launches Resume Mirror™ Search Enterprise Product
Resume Mirror Search Enterprise allows advanced searching with "zero training" to quickly pinpoint and rank qualified applicants.

Halogen Software Wins Top Human Resource Product Award
Halogen eSuccession™ solution recognized for its best-practices approach and easy-to-use functionality.

WorldatWork Awards Three Research Grants
WorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals and business leaders, recently awarded grants to augment its research program in the area of total rewards.

Employee Continuum to Exhibit its Sales Hiring
Software and Job Branding Solutions at the ERE Expo 2007 Fall Conference

HRsmart Announces Participation in Events at HR Technology Conference
HRsmart, a provider of integrated talent management technology solutions, announces its participation in the HR Technology Conference in Chicago, October 9-12, 2007. HRsmart will play a highly visible role in the conference functions as well as a host to events prior to the expo.

Lore International Institute is Recognized as Industry Leader for Excellence in Enterprise Learning
Lore International Institute has been recognized as an enterprise learning industry leader at the annual awards ceremony during the Fall 2007 Chief Learning Officer Symposium. Lore, with its client Harley-Davidson, won the silver award in the Innovation category of the Learning In Practice awards.

RetireeWorkforce/Vizu Corporation Research Finds 75% Of Labor Force Plans To Work After Retirement
Speciality niche website focuses on matching companies with mature and experienced retirees. A recent study shows that nearly 75% of all retirees will contine to work during their retirement. Retireeworkforce.com is providing a solution to help these indiviudal find part-time, consulting and flexible work arrangements with employers.

JERRY TOUSLEE AND DR. BETH A. BROOKS OF JWT EMPLOYMENT COMMUNICATIONS TO PRESENT AT THE SHRM-ATLANTA
The SHRM-Atlanta’s 17th Annual Southeast Human Resource Conference will host two presentations by JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and employment communications companies, at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, GA. On Monday, October 15th; Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE, and Senior Partner, Health Care Practice at JWT Employment Communications; will present Why Employees Quit: Theoretical and Practical Perspectives and on Tuesday, October 16th; Jerry Touslee, North American President of JWT Employment Communications, will present Employer Branding: A Slogan or a Strategy?

JobApp Network Implements Hourly Employee Hiring Solution for SHP Senior Living Services, LLC
JobApp Network, a Michigan-based provider of an automated hourly hiring solution has announced the successful implementation of their solution for SHP Senior Living Services LLC, a group of assisted living and retirement communities across Florida. The solution improves SHP’s hiring capabilities across the enterprise meeting HR compliance and EEO standards.

PlatformOne Extends Hosting Services Contract with IBM until 2012
Invests Another $5 Million in Its Technology Infrastructure PlatformOne, a leading provider of Human Resources Business Process Outsourcing (HR-BPO) services, today announced that it has extended its August 2003 contract with IBM for technology hosting services.

Accountancyjobsabroad.com is the Newest Addition to the Offshore Recruitment Consultancy Industry
Accountancyjobsabroad.com is the newest and most innovative addition to the offshore accountancy and finance recruitment consultancy industry. The business seeks to place accountants and finance professional in tax-free or tax beneficial offshore locations. The consultancy is totally web-based and fully search engine optimized to ensure employers get the maximum amount of exposure for their accountancy and finance positions. The primary locations the consultancy seeks to place candidates include Bermuda, Cayman, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the ever expanding China.

Talking About Compensation in Your Nonprofit Job Search: Q&A with Karen DeMay
Dealing with compensation in the non-profit sector can be a challenge. Bridgestar Regional Director of Talent Karen DeMay answers some questions that may help you plan.

Answering Behavioral Job Interview Questions
Tell me about the time you had to answer an interview question that started like this one... not a comfortable task. Robin Ryan shares some advice to help you find a successful answer.

Women Look to Play a Bigger Role in Japan's Talent Pool
Japan will see almost 10% of its current workforce retire within the next five years. . . and that has women smiling. Many are eying a chance to change their working status. Pacific Bridge shares the story.

Record Self-Training by Hospitality Employees
A record number of hospitality employees are downloading training in an online initiative by industry membership body, the Institute of Hospitality and learning provider, Echelon Publishing.

Survey: Half of Employers Search Online for Information About Potential Hires
A job seekers online persona may be worth more than the resume... many Marketing Executives say they are turning to the net to find out more about perspective employees.

Right Management’s Research Reveals Changing Needs for People in Career Transition
Employees looking for a change in career are also looking for security. As Right Management discovered, individuals want outplacement services to be there until they are newly employed.

Reward and Recognition Reinforce Paternalism or Partnerships
Glitz and gold aren't all they are cracked up to be when recognizing employees.. sometimes it's the simple gestures that make the difference. Jim Clemmer has more.

Surveys Promote Corporate Social Responsiblity
Corporate Social Responsibility is a hot topic in many organizations. Several companies are making a commitment to being more socially conscious. David Youssefnia shares a way to help your company's CSR plan through an effective survey.

CEO Confidence Declines Further, The Conference Board Reports
CEOs aren't feeling confident about current economic conditions, according to a recent study by the Conference Board.

HR Leaders’ Competencies and the Impact on Their HR Executive’s Seat At the Table
Many HR executives are finding themselves seated at the coveted table, but without some of the competencies they need to be comfortable. Susanne D’Eustachio shares her advice.

Many Firms Unsure How to Put Diversity into Practice
What is your management's attitude toward diversity? A recent Novations Group study found that most employers are not certain how to implement corporate diversity effectively.

EEOC Issues Guidance on Working Caregivers
Caring for children or ailing parents has become a constant concern for today's workforce. M. Lee Smith Publishers shares information on The EEOC's need to step up and provide much needed guidelines.

Spirit in Life and Practice: An Interview with Kenneth Cloke
Ken Cloke, J.D., Ph.D., L.L.M., the Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution, and a nationally acclaimed author of journal articles and several books, speaks to Gini Nelson, Mediate.com. He shares his views on his career path and his perspective on conflict resolution and mediation.

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Scent Free
A rose by any name does not smell too sweet to some employees who contacted Joan Lloyd. Lloyd shares her advice in the battle of the scent.

Wages in Singapore to Rise 4.3% This Year
HR managers in Singapore are dealing with a substantial wage increase, yet most find retaining employees is difficult. Pacific Bridge shares it's findings.

As Obesity Rates Rise, is the Workplace a Source of or Solution to Unhealthy Lifestyle Habits?
A recent survey has found that 72 percent of American workers eat an unhealthy snack at least once a week while at work.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
The number of Arkansas and Oklahoma organizations actively recruiting has increased over the last five years from 86.9 to 96.9 percent. In this competitive market, employers must look to a variety of benefits to stand out.

BULLHORN ANNOUNCES STRONG QUARTERLY REVENUES, 64% REVENUE GROWTH
Enterprise Growth of 187%; Bullhorn Implements its 1,000th Customer

Hudson Highland Group Schedules Conference Call and Web Cast to Discuss Third Quarter
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP), a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management services worldwide, today announced that it will release third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2007 after the market closes on October 24, 2007.

Kentucky and Tennessee Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Both organizations and employees in Kentucky and Tennessee are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007

JobApp Network Implements Hourly Employee Hiring Solution for SHP Senior Living Services, LLC
Owner of Leading Retirement and Assisted Living Communities in Florida

North and South Carolina Organizations Search for Employees in 2007
The competition for top performers is heating up as 97.1 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007

Cytiva Named to Software Magazine’s 25th Annual Software 500
Software Magazine Ranks Cytiva as one of the World’s Largest Software Companies

PDI and SuccessFactors Announce New Competency Framework Designed for Retail Industry
Personnel Decisions International (PDI), a global HR consulting firm, and SuccessFactors, the leader in on-demand performance management and talent management solutions, today announced the release of Performance Framework for Retail, SuccessFactors Edition (SFE) a competency model framework specifically designed for retailers.

New Cognitive Assessment Measure for Business Environment
Hogan Assessment Systems announces the release of the Hogan Business Reasoning Inventory (HBRI) as the first cognitive assessment measure that identifies decision-making style in a business environment and predicts occupational success.

Executive Perks Keep Employees Plugged In
The newly released Executive Compensation 2007/2008 survey of nearly 5,300 employers found 63.2 percent of organizations offer cell phones to executives as a perk. Please cite any information to Compdata Surveys.

Awards Network Releases 2008 Corporate Holiday Gift Catalog
Awards Network's 2008 corporate holiday gift catalog offers a unique approach to corporate holiday gift giving in which recipients are allowed to select the gift of their choice. Fourteen distinct price collections comprised of the latest brand name lifestyle merchandise ensures there is something for any generation, demographic, and budget.

SumTotal Systems Announces Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Release and Conference Call Date
SumTotal(R) Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning management solutions, will host its third quarter 2007 earnings conference call on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.

SumTotal Gives HR Pros Way to Rapidly Deploy Performance Management Software
SumTotal Gives HR Pros Way to Rapidly Deploy Performance Management Software

Managing Escalating Employee Health Care Costs
Because every organization is so different, there is no one-size-fits-all formula to control employee health care costs. A host of options to consider exists in benefit plan design, and the latest WorldatWork publication, Managing Employee Health Care Costs: A Collection of Articles from WorldatWork, puts all these options into one source.

Halogen Offers Performance Based Integrated Learning Management System
Offering meets new best practices, links performance and learning to bottom-line results.

SkillSurvey Chosen as a Top Product of the Year by HR Executive Magazine
Pioneer in web-based reference checking recognized for innovation.

GeoLearning Named to Software 500 for 3rd Consecutive Year
Places #309 on Software Magazine's 25th Annual "Ranking of the World's Largest Software and Service Providers."

Industries Embrace Incentives to the Tune of $46 Billion
Some of the best incentives aren't found at home. New study released by the Incentive Federation finds that travel can be the best reward.

Albany to Sponsor Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit
Global contingent workforce management firm offers expertise, fine dining at Dallas event

NINTH HOUSE NAMED BEST IN CLASS SOLUTION PROVIDER AT HRGOV FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
HrGOV Government Executives Vote Ninth House Solution Best in Class at 2007 Industry Event

NINTH HOUSE SOLUTION ‘RETAINING TALENT’ CHOSEN AMONG BEST TRAINING PRODUCTS OF 2007 BY HR EXECUTIVE
Ninth House, Inc., the leadership solutions company, today announces the selection of its offering Retaining Talent as a winner of HR Executive’s Best Training Products of 2007.

NINTH HOUSE WINS GOLD 2007 CLO LEARNING IN PRACTICE VENDOR AWARD
Chief Learning Officer Magazine Recognizes Industry Leaders for Excellence in Enterprise Learning

MonsterTRAK Joins Forces with ecoAmerica to Launch GreenCareers by MonsterTRAK
First Service Exclusively Designed to Promote Availability of Green Jobs for College Students and Recent Grads

Infohrm Announces the Results of International Workforce Planning Survey
Infohrm Announces the Results of International Workforce Planning Survey at it's 3rd Annual Human Capital Analytics Conference Findings suggest that many organizations struggle to secure management commitment for comprehensive workforce planning processes and as a result are under-prepared for the potential loss of skills and knowledge.

2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in Colorado and Utah
The newly released Compensation Data – Colorado/Utah annual survey of 105 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.70 percent for 2007 and are projected to be 3.67 percent in 2008.

Convergys Corporation Wins Two Awards at the Brandon Hall
Excellence in Learning Conference

Workscape to Unveil New Mid-Market Integrated Compensation and Performance Management Solution
Workscape to Unveil New Mid-Market Integrated Compensation and Performance Management Solution at HR Technology Conference The Power, Scalability and Flexibility of Workscape’s Industry-Leading Enterprise Compensation and Performance Solutions Now Extends to Mid-Sized Organizations

HRchitect, announced the appointment of industry veteran Ron Hanscome as Vice President
As Vice President of HCM Technology Strategy Consulting and a member of the executive team, Hanscome will lead a team of highly talented and experienced consultants in the highest growth practice at HRchitect.

Jackson Healthcare Solutions Is Among 'Atlanta's Best Places to Work'
Jackson Healthcare Solutions Is Among 'Atlanta's Best Places to Work' -- Employee Survey Places JHS Eighth in Atlanta Business Chronicle Competition

HODES QTRAC EMPLOYER BRAND INDEX REVEALS CRITICAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION MEASURES
Bernard Hodes Group (www.hodes.com), a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, introduced the Hodes QTrac Employer Brand Index (EBI) as the first index to measure the most critical factors impacting the employer brand.

Sandra Pappa has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its Pittsburgh office
Pappa joins Buck from Mercer Human Resource Consulting. She has nearly 20 years of defined contribution plan consulting and administration experience.

BLR's New HR Website is Now Like a Personal Assistant
For nearly a decade, human resource professionals have depended on the website, HR.BLR.com, created by Business & Legal Reports (BLR), to meet all their information needs. The site provides news on employment law compliance, along with forms, prewritten HR policies and training materials, and other essentials. But as with most Net-based information, users had to mold their needs to the way the website operated.

GeoLearning Takes Gold at 2007 CLO Learning In Practice Awards
Chief Learning Officer magazine recognizes GeoLearning for e-learning technology excellence.

Emerald Software Group, LLC Joins NetSuite’s SuiteFlex Developer Program
Leveraging the SuiteFlex Development Platform, Emerald Software Group, LLC Develops Industry Specific Software Application, AllegroHR, to offer Truly Paperless Human Resources Processes to NetSuite users.

Six Succession Planning Myths-Debunked
Succession planning is a hot topic, so why is it that many companies do not have a plan in place? Tara Flynn Condon, Marketing and Public Relations Director for Execuserve sheds some light.

HRsmart Introduces Its Next Generation Complete Talent Management Suite
Technology boasts complete set of talent management solutions sharing a common platform

JOURNYX ANNOUNCES CUSTOMER COST TRACKER
JOURNYX ANNOUNCES CUSTOMER COST TRACKER: ORGANIZATIONS WILL NOW KNOW THE COST OF SERVICING CUSTOMERS Data Provided is Key to Companies' Profitability

North and South Carolina Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance
Both organizations and employees in North and South Carolina are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007

Howard County, Maryland Improves Organizational Efficiency with eTelemetry
eTelemetry's Metron Enterprise helps flag policy violations and misconfigured PCs, saving bandwidth and energy

Makana Solutions[SM] Adds Demandware Founder and
Provider of On-Demand Sales Compensation Planning Solutions Rounds Out Board with SaaS and E-Commerce Executive

Authoria Recruiting Advances State of the Art in Employers’ Drive for “Quality of Hire”
New Capabilities Make Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Other Participants More Effective in Finding, Attracting, and Retaining Best-Fit Talent

Redistribute the Weight: Delegate
Many managers may feel that they have more work than they can carry. Sylvia Henderson has just what the doctor ordered to help take the weight off.

Encore India to Exhibit at the Staffing World 2007
An ASA member, Encore India will be exhibiting at the American Staffing Association's (ASA) Staffing World 2007 expo and convention.

Morehead VP to Present at ASHHRA Conference
Rowlee and Tatelbame will discuss drivers of work-life balance in healthcare settings.

Employee Continuum to Exhibit its Award-Winning Sales Hiring Solution
Employee Continuum to Exhibit its Award-Winning Sales Hiring Solution at the 10th Anniversary HR Technology Conference & Exposition

Adicio Launches Southeast Regional Job Network
Adicio, the Internet’s leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions, today announced the launch of the Adicio Southeast Regional Network, an alliance of job sites throughout the Southeastern U.S.

HRsmart announces major upgrade to its popular Applicant Tracking Solution
Adds key configurability and globalization enhancements

RetireeWorkforce/Vizu Corporation Research Finds 75% Of Labor Force Plans To Work After Retirement
Speciality niche website focuses on matching companies with mature and experienced retirees. A recent study shows that nearly 75% of all retirees will contine to work during their retirement. Retireeworkforce.com is providing a solution to help these indiviudal find part-time, consulting and flexible work arrangements with employers.

Luxembourg Seeks Bright New Talent at ‘Working Worlds’ Virtual Job Fair on Second Life
GAX Technologies, a specialist software company targeting the financial sector, is presenting ‘Working Worlds,’ the country’s first virtual job fair - on the ‘Luxembourg Business’ island of Second Life from 8am-9pm on Wednesday 28 November, 2007.

WorldatWork Awards Three Research Grants
WorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals and business leaders, recently awarded grants to augment its research program in the area of total rewards.

Invest Southwest Requests CareerTours’ Participation in 2007 Conference
Organization attracts attention due to continued expansion and innovative recruiting tools.

XMei International Launches Webinar Series on Doing Business in China
XMei International Launches Webinar Series on Doing Business in China--Cross-cultural Expert to Present First Webinar XMei International announces the first in a series of webinars on doing business in China, "Chinese Culture and Its Business Impact", on October 11.

IncentOne Adds Charitable Donations to Reward Portfolio
IncentOne, the leading provider of integrated incentive solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of charitable donations to its comprehensive reward portfolio just in time for the holiday season.

HR XCEL Offers Clients an Innovative View of Service Delivery
Utilizing innovative, cost-saving Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) methods and technologies, HR XCEL excels at making clients’ lives easier.

Referral Network for IT Independent Consultants and Engineers Replaces Staffing Agencies
Protallian Resources Inc. launches a revolutionary referral network for independent contractors in Information Technology. Companies are expected to save millions of dollars to source their jobs.

Encore India Launches Shared Services RPO (SSR) for the Staffing Industry
Encore India Launches Shared Services RPO (SSR) for the Staffing Industry Ahead of Staffing World 2007 with a Free Trial Offer Offshore Outsourcing in the Staffing Industry to grow with Encore India's new Shared Service Recruitment Support offering.

Barbara Levin Named Enwisen’s Senior Vice President in Charge of Marketing and Customer Community
Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced the promotion of Barbara Levin to Senior Vice President in charge of Marketing and Customer Community. Levin came to Enwisen in September 2004 as Vice President of Marketing. In her new role, she will continue to build upon Enwisen’s tremendous market momentum and success. She will also drive strategies that maximize the involvement and partnership of Enwisen’s fast-growing customer community.

Campus Career Centers Key to Landing Post-Graduation Jobs
College career centers offer some of the best opportunities to help students learn how to improve their job search and land a post-graduation job. In particular, career-center sponsored job fairs allow students to touch base with dozens of employers at a time. Yet many students skip these events or waste their time because they don't know how to conduct themselves around recruiters. In his new book, Shawn Graham provides pointers to help college students perfect their job fair experience and enter the job market on the right foot.

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