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 DirectorsRideau adds to existing expertise and broadens industry experience with the appointment of its newest Board member Jay Whitehead.
Vurv Announces Perform 4.0Reinvented 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 SummitRemaking the American Healthcare Model Key Focus of Presentation
Aruspex Helps Companies Chart Their Workforce's Future With PersonalizedDemographic 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 FutureAruspex 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 ProfitabilityHow 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 AwardCyberShift’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 SystemSumTotal(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 PlatformThe 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 ShowSuccessful limited release allows for general availability.
Talent Technology, Launches Resume Mirror™ Search Enterprise ProductResume Mirror Search Enterprise allows advanced searching with "zero training" to quickly pinpoint and rank qualified applicants.
Halogen Software Wins Top Human Resource Product AwardHalogen eSuccession™ solution recognized for its best-practices approach and easy-to-use functionality.
WorldatWork Awards Three Research GrantsWorldatWork, 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 HiringSoftware and Job Branding Solutions at the ERE Expo 2007 Fall Conference
HRsmart Announces Participation in Events at HR Technology ConferenceHRsmart, 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 LearningLore 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 RetirementSpeciality 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-ATLANTAThe 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, LLCJobApp 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 2012Invests 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 IndustryAccountancyjobsabroad.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 DeMayDealing 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 PoolJapan 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 EmployeesA 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 HiresA 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 TransitionEmployees 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 PartnershipsGlitz 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 ReportsCEOs 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 TableMany 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 CaregiversCaring 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 ClokeKen 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 FreeA 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 YearHR 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 RecruitmentThe 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 GROWTHEnterprise 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 InsuranceBoth 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, LLCOwner of Leading Retirement and Assisted Living Communities in Florida
North and South Carolina Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The 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 500Software Magazine Ranks Cytiva as one of the World’s Largest Software Companies
PDI and SuccessFactors Announce New Competency Framework Designed for Retail IndustryPersonnel 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 EnvironmentHogan 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 InThe 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 CatalogAwards 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 DateSumTotal(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 CostsBecause 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 SystemOffering meets new best practices, links performance and learning to bottom-line results.
SkillSurvey Chosen as a Top Product of the Year by HR Executive MagazinePioneer in web-based reference checking recognized for innovation.
GeoLearning Named to Software 500 for 3rd Consecutive YearPlaces #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 SummitGlobal contingent workforce management firm offers expertise, fine dining at Dallas event
NINTH HOUSE NAMED BEST IN CLASS SOLUTION PROVIDER AT HRGOV FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEARHrGOV 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 EXECUTIVENinth 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 AWARDChief Learning Officer Magazine Recognizes Industry Leaders for
Excellence in Enterprise Learning
MonsterTRAK Joins Forces with ecoAmerica to Launch GreenCareers by MonsterTRAKFirst Service Exclusively Designed to Promote Availability of Green Jobs for College Students and Recent Grads
Infohrm Announces the Results of International Workforce Planning SurveyInfohrm 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 UtahThe 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 HallExcellence in Learning Conference
Workscape to Unveil New Mid-Market Integrated Compensation and Performance Management SolutionWorkscape 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 MEASURESBernard 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 officePappa 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 AssistantFor 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 AwardsChief 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-DebunkedSuccession 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 SuiteTechnology boasts complete set of talent management solutions sharing a common platform
JOURNYX ANNOUNCES CUSTOMER COST TRACKERJOURNYX 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 InsuranceBoth 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 andProvider 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: DelegateMany 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 2007An 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 ConferenceRowlee and Tatelbame will discuss drivers of work-life balance in healthcare settings.
Employee Continuum to Exhibit its Award-Winning Sales Hiring SolutionEmployee Continuum to Exhibit its Award-Winning Sales Hiring Solution at the 10th Anniversary HR Technology Conference & Exposition
Adicio Launches Southeast Regional Job NetworkAdicio, 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 SolutionAdds key configurability and globalization enhancements
RetireeWorkforce/Vizu Corporation Research Finds 75% Of Labor Force Plans To Work After RetirementSpeciality 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 LifeGAX 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 GrantsWorldatWork, 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 ConferenceOrganization attracts attention due to continued expansion and innovative recruiting tools.
XMei International Launches Webinar Series on Doing Business in ChinaXMei 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 PortfolioIncentOne, 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 AgenciesProtallian 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 CommunityEnwisen, 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 JobsCollege 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.