Kenexa Research Institute’s WorkTrends?Report Features Methodology for Improving Performance Excellence and Employee Engagement
SRC OFFERS NEW BENEFITS TO RECRUIT THE BEST INTERNSTalentDrive and MrTed Partner to Improve Resume Sourcing for Enterprise ClientsTalentDrive’s TalentFilter Now Seamlessly Integrated to MrTed’s TalentLink Solution
New Web-based Tool Verifies Businesses with Workers Compensation InsurancePatrick - Murray Administration
Launches Free Web-Based Tool
Will help Public Verify if Businesses have Workers Compensation Insurance Policy
Prudential Calls for Clarity in Retirement Plan DisclosuresStreamlined Participant Communications Can Improve Retirement Literacy and Security
Director Mayorkas Announces USCIS Office of Public EngagementDirector Mayorkas Announces Office of Public Engagement
New Office to Focus on Stakeholder Outreach and Collaboration
Ontario-Based Innovapost Selects UltiPro® for Recruitment-through-Retirement Ontario-Based Innovapost Selects UltiPro® for Recruitment-through-Retirement Human Capital Management
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Human Capital Leader to Chair Enterprise Engagement Alliance The newly formed Enterprise Engagement Alliance today announced that Allan Schweyer has joined as Chairman. The Enterprise Engagement Alliance, founded in 2008 to support research, education, and outreach related to the emerging field of Enterprise Engagement, focuses on improving financial results through a strategic emphasis on customer, distribution partner, and employee engagement.
Statement by NAM Executive Vice President Jay Timmons on President Obama's health care speechThe National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) commends President Obama for his continued commitment to reforming our nation’s health care system. As our nation’s economy struggles to stabilize, our priority needs to be on economic recovery and job creation.
Halogen Announces Value Added Content for CustomersHalogen Employee Lifecycle Pack Provides New Tools that Simplify Talent
Management Processes for Key Employment Milestones
Talent management leader delivers value added content that supports proven
best practices in talent management ‹from hire to retire
Ontario-Based Innovapost Selects UltiPro® for Recruitment-through-Retirement Ontario-Based Innovapost Selects UltiPro® for Recruitment-through-Retirement Human Capital Management
Watson Wyatt Identifies Open Enrollment Benefit Trends for 2010Many U.S. workers can expect higher costs for their employer-sponsored health care benefits when they receive their fall open enrollment benefit packages for 2010.
Astra HR Appoints Cory Lauer as New Senior Business ConsultantNew Business Consultant Brings Extensive Experience in HR Outsourcing, Marketing and Sales.
Employees and Employers Reveal High Satisfaction and Improved Cost Control with HSAs, Surveys ReportMost employers and account holders utilizing HSAs are satisfied with their coverage, spend less, and are more engaged in managing health benefits.
TalentDrive and nowHIRE Partnership Brings Improved Resume Sourcing to Users New product offering, “TalentSweep,” adds resume sourcing to nowHIRE’s ATS products
ASHA Among "Most Exceptional" Businesses In MarylandASHA Among “Most Exceptional” Businesses In Maryland
Free IHRIM Webinar Shares Survey Findings on HR Technology Spending and the Current EconomyThe International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) will share findings from its second annual survey during its Oct. 21 webinar, HR Technology Spending and the Current Economy.
TalentDrive and nowHIRE Partnership Brings Improved Resume Sourcing to Users New product offering, “TalentSweep,” adds resume sourcing to nowHIRE’s ATS products
The Conference Board Releases ‘How-To’ for Directors of Public Companies The Conference Board has published today a new handbook to help boards of directors navigate the most recent developments in the realm of corporate governance and lead their companies to full recovery from the financial crisis.
Assess Systems Integrates with Taleo Business Edition for Professional and Hourly HiringHR and hiring managers in search of ideal job candidates can now use Assess Systems assessment content and tools via the Taleo Business Edition platform
Optimistic Forecasts for 2010 Drive Sales Force StaffingCorporate sales forces are anticipating better times ahead, as companies project higher revenues and sales goals for next year, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. Additionally, the number of employers planning further sales force layoffs has declined sharply as the economy shows signs of improvement.
What to Do When Contagious Illnesses Come to WorkYou've probably had enough of hearing about the swine flu (now called the H1N1 virus).
Send to a Colleague Telecommuting: Tips for Managing Employees Who Work From Home Excerpted from New York Employment Law Letter written by attorneys at the law firm of Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Workers Who Lied About Violating Company Rule Fired, One Who Told Truth Keeps JobYou have several employees you've caught red-handed violating a company rule that your employee manual says may justify termination for a first offense.
LATEST JOB AND UNEMPLOYMENT ESTIMATES FOR LABOR MARKETS IN THE COMMONWEALTH The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reported that the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Peabody, Pittsfield, Worcester, Amherst and North Adams labor areas recorded lower unemployment rates in August than in July.
Projected Weak Hiring Outlook for Q4 2009 Forces Job Seekers to Pursue Varied Career Paths US job seekers continue to face a tough employment market, based on the latest findings from the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, which predicts a weak hiring pace for the fourth quarter of 2009. Candidates working with Right Management in outplacement programs are pursuing varied and flexible career moves to seize the limited employment opportunities that exist in today’s market. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within Manpower, the global leader in employment services.
DHS Secretary/USCIS Director Launch Redesigned USCIS WebsiteSECRETARY NAPOLITANO AND USCIS DIRECTOR MAYORKAS LAUNCH REDESIGNED USCIS WEBSITE
Innovation Strong Despite RecessionInnovation Strong Despite Recession: Human Resource Executive® Magazine
Receives Record Number of Entries for Annual Awards
Winners of Top HR and Top Training Products to Be Recognized at
Luncheon During HR Technology® Conference
NorthgateArinso launches euHReka WorkspaceTakes OnDemand user interface for OnPremise deployment
Turner Broadcasting & Cornerstone OnDemand to Co-Present at HR Technology ConferenceCornerstone OnDemand and Turner Broadcasting System to Co-Present at the HR Technology Conference & Expo
HODES IQ JOINS SHRM INITIATIVE TO HELP SET ANSI STANDARDJeremy Shapiro to lead HR metric “cost per hire” workgroup
IN DEPTH OF RECESSION, AMERICAN BUSINESSES CONFIRM VALUE OF CORPORATE CITIZENSHIPIN DEPTH OF RECESSION, AMERICAN BUSINESSES CONFIRM VALUE OF CORPORATE
CITIZENSHIP
TalentDrive Talent Acquisition 2010 Forecast Survey ResultsTalentDrive Talent Acquisition 2010 Forecast Survey Exposes Human Resources’ Top Hiring Priorities
Survey Uncovers Strategic Hiring Initiatives and Budget Plans for Staffing Firms and F1000 Companies
Focus on safe and effective operation for new Qatargas pipeline Cognisco Assessments Ensure Operators Fully Understand Training
FIELDGLASS ANNOUNCES A RECORD 16 DEPLOYMENTS IN A SINGLE MONTHProven Methodology Key to Implementing Fieldglass InSite for Complex Services Procurement Programs
HR-XML Consortium Announces Release of 3.0 XML StandardsProven Methodology Key to Implementing Fieldglass InSite for Complex Services Procurement Programs
Nearly Half of Employers Now Auto-Enroll Employees in 401(k) Plans, Watson Wyatt Survey FindsIn a trend that is likely to continue, nearly half of U.S. companies are automatically enrolling workers into 401(k) plans to encourage them to save for retirement, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm. The survey also found that the number of companies that use target-date or lifecycle funds as their default investment option has increased sharply in the last few years.
New Whitepaper on Not-For-Profit IndustryOrganizations across the country have been affected by the recession, and the not-for-profit industry is no exception. Pay increase budgets have fallen and healthcare costs are up placing mounting pressure on the industry. Organizations are looking for ways to enhance their compensation packages without affecting their bottom line. As national unemployment rates linger at over 9.5 percent, the not-for-profit industry is facing a slow recovery.
ADP, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Workday Among 31 Companies Announcing New Products At Upcoming HR TechADP, SuccessFactors, Taleo, Workday Among 31 Companies Announcing New Products At Upcoming HR Technology® Conference
Chicago Event Still Leading Launching Pad for New Technology for Human Resources
Social Networking Grows in Importance as Job Search ToolBridgestar’s Interview with Beth Kanter Offers Insights for Nonprofit Job-Seekers
Plus Relocation Services Provides Information Builders¹ Unique BI Services to Global Customer BaseCustom Dashboard Environment is the First of its Kind for Relocation Management Industry
ILostMyJob.com Chooses Web Video Partner for Job Transition Content DeliveryJob transition website partners with leader in web video delivery to provide insightful and compelling content to those people experiencing job loss.
Powerful Key to Cutting Healthcare Costs Revealed in "The Self Image Solution"The answer to the health care crisis is simple. Cut costs by 20%. All the debate over which government plan is best is unnecessary because there is a way to cut health care costs by 20%.
Next Step launches new company, BackToLearn.com, to help displaced adults earn or complete college College-planning media company expands mission to help adult learners
Damn, I Need A Job. Again! (New Book)"Damn, I Need A Job. Again! Recession Edition" is an update to the original "Damn, I Need A Job. Again!". In this book, Dakotta includes a culmination of resources which he had personally utilized. Relying on personal experiences, he dispenses helpful advice to other job seekers and others who are transitioning in their careers. This book serves as a guide to online communities, websites, career hunting strategies, and other valuable resources ... such as fabulous drink recipes. This book will be a great guide to helping you find a new job or transition into a new career.
The Ultimate Source for Local and National Media LaunchesNeedMedia.com, LLC is pleased to announce a website created specifically for professionals in the advertising, media and communications businesses.
Why Open Questions Don't WorkFor decades, if not centuries, we’ve written books about, lectured
about, and trained about, the virtues of Open Questions.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for the U.S. Improves Again Fifth Consecutive IncThe Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.6
percent in August, following a 0.9 percent gain in July, and a 0.8 percent rise in June.
The Conference Board Task Force on Executive Compensation Recommends Practice Reforms The Conference Board Task Force on Executive Compensation Recommends Practice Reforms for Corporate Institutions to Restore Credibility and Public Trust
Diverse Group of Public Companies and Thought Leaders Endorse the Report and Its Principles
Personal Feedback Pathways and Pitfalls "To become different from what we are, we must have some awareness of what we are." — Eric Hoffer, 20th century American longshoreman and philosopher
It’s Time to Pay Up. And Fast. A Forecast on the Future of Rewards & RecognitionThe nation is in an economic downturn that experts believe will be with us for the next few years, if not longer. No matter the industry or the region in the country, more and more companies are being forced to do more with less.
How to Make Your Performance Measurement Plan RealisticHaste makes waste, they say. And you can see Haste makes waste, they say. And you can see it plain as day in how many organisations go about measuring performance.
Motivating Your Workforce during Times of AdversityThere are times in all organizations when external events, like today’s economy, conspire against success. When adversity approaches the doorstep, it fosters seeds of doubt, lack of hope, deep anxiety, and a loss of focus in employees. Demotivated and uncertain, the workforce withers under the blistering heat of anxiety and change. But adversity can also breed resourcefulness, capability, and high levels of engagement.
Onboarding for Performance SuccessAfter much time and expense, the organization has finally hired that key staff member with great fanfare only to have the honeymoon quickly come to an end. In a recent study, the Human Capital Institute reported that 7 of 10 new employees do not clearly understand their roles and responsibilities, which contributes largely to their failure to deliver expected results and build successful relationships. So, what does the successful 30% do that makes the difference?
CA Joins Ranks Of Health Organizations Recruiting Via Social Networks HR Recruiters at HCA North Texas are now leveraging social networks such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to reach talented healthcare professionals. They're among the many organizations that have recently learned how quickly and easily they can connect with candidates in this medium through NAS Interactive's new Social Networking Boot Camps.
iCIMS to Host 2009 Customer Advisory CouncilSoftware-as-a-Service Provider kicks off annual User Conference, taking customers "Beyond the ATS" and examining the international Talent Management Landscape
Recognizing a Need -- Employee Rewards Done RightDiamond H launches the Rewards Done Right boutique of socially responsible products for its employee recognition platform.
Halogen Wins Top HR and Training AwardHalogen eLearning Manage™ recognized by Human Resource Executive® Magazine for innovative approach to performance-based learning
Personal Best® Releases Flu Prevention Starter Kit as Country Braces for Tough Cold and Flu SeasonAs the concerns mount with the increasing number of cases for Novel H1N1 virus or swine flu, Personal Best has developed a Flu Prevention Starter Kit to encourage and reinforce preventative behavior.
Growsmartbiz Conference Receives Support from Companies Focused on the Needs of Small BusinessesNetwork Solutions' GrowSmartBiz conference to feature sponsors including Washington Business Journal, Palo Alto Software, Wasp Barcode Technologies, PayChex at the September 29, 2009 event at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC.
PreVisor Front Line Manager Solution named 2009 HR Product of the YearHuman Resources Executive Magazine to present award at annual technology conference
eDigitalResearch Helps HR teams To Enhance Employer-Employee EngagementeDigitalResearch has today announced the launch of eDigitalHR, a range of research, insight and internal communications tools that will help resource-constrained HR teams to better engage their employees to enhance satisfaction, loyalty and business productivity.
Bradley-Morris, Inc. (BMI) Announces Q4 Hiring Events To Help Employers Hire MilitaryEasyOnlineRecruitment Launch New Flat Fee Recruitment Site Amid Signs of RecoveryA new flat fee online recruitment solution has been launched EasyOnlineRecruitment.co.uk amid signs of recovery in the jobs market. The site has been launched as a cost effective alternative to traditional agencies, with employers paying a flat fee for a service that incorporates comprehensive online advertising and CV database searching.
Bond Talent Software Released in United StatesBond International Software launches its globally successful e-recruitment solution to the US corporate recruitment market
Unemployment: An Added Insurance RiskPerceived' risks could add up to pricier premiums for the unemployed wanting to insure their homes.
"A Glossary of Terms" Part III"A Glossary of Terms Helpful in the Pursuit of Life Lived Fully and
Well: Part 2"
Create WV Conference to Address Innovation & New Economy Opportunities for West Virginia The Create West Virginia Conference, to be held October 18-20 in Huntington, is a statewide celebration of creative community building that is designed to spark new economy growth in West Virginia. The "new" economy is defined as those industries that generate income from the development of intellectual property and innovative entrepreneurship.
Merit Resources Earns Prestigious National AccreditationMerit Resources Earns ESAC Accreditation for Professional Employer Organization (PEO)
WorkForce Software Moves to New Office Space to Accommodate Company GrowthProsperous Michigan Company Adds New Training Facility and Prepares for More Growth.
Summit for HR on social mediaUpcoming conference of leaders at American Express, Southwest Airlines, Aon Consulting, Zappos, and others will benefit HR managers by showing how to use emerging Web technologies to attract top talent and derive greater value from existing employees, in an era of tightened budgets.
More Human Resources Pros Turning to Social Media for Better Employees and Productivity Gains
NAM COMMENT ON BAUCUS LEGISLATIONManufacturers Group Will Work For Cost Reductions
WorldatWork Publishes Axiom Consulting Partners’ Article on ‘Planning for the New Normal’Now is the time to question if the standard assumptions underlying compensation adjustments still make sense.
HRmarketer.com HR Market Share Podcast Features Rochester Institute of Technology ProfessorSteve Boese shares his insight on the adoption of human resource technology among small and mid-sized companies.
LifeCare Poll: No Workplace Wellness for Majority of WorkersThis release shares the results of a poll asking workers whether they participate in employer-sponsored wellness programs.
Life is Meant to be EnjoyedJust in time for Back to School and the approaching Holiday Season - a new Lifestyle Management and Concierge Company serving the Greater Boston and North Shore area. Simplicity Lifestyle Management offers professional personal concierge services to individuals and families to get through their hectic schedules.
Halogen Announces the Industry's First Talent Management Suite for the Manufacturing SectorNew offering enables manufacturers to execute strategic HR programs and meet industry requirements for efficiency and compliance
Geebo.com Ups Their Ante as Tweetmart.com's First Partner Geebo is a premiere online community and classified service for most cities throughout the US.
Teleconference on Managing Remote Employees Now Has 30 More Seats AvailableWorld's most popular teleconference on managing remote employees has opened 30 more registration spots to accommodate overwhelming demand; this is the second sell-out in 2 weeks. Teleconference takes place on Friday, September 11.
Cobb Pediatric Therapy Services Is Recognized by Inc. Magazine as One of the Fastest Growing PrivateThe Pediatric Therapy Staffing Firm Makes the Annual Entrepreneurial List for the Second Consecutive Year
TalentDrive and HarQen Team Up Offering Combined Sourcing and Telephone Interview TechnologyOptimizes Recruiting Process, Decreasing Time Spent Interviewing
Esika Infotech Joins SmashFly Technologies’ Channel Partner NetworkIndia-based Workforce Management Firm Sees Increased Demand for Recruitment Marketing
Workscape to Showcase Award-Winning Outsourced Benefits Administration Platform Workscape to Showcase Award-Winning Outsourced Benefits Administration Platform at Annual Benefits Forum & Expo
Healthcare Costs Increase in 2009 for Not-For-ProfitsAlthough most U.S. not-for-profits saw an increase in their health insurance premiums, the percentage of organizations reporting an increase has declined.
Halogen Announces the Industry¹s First Talent Management Suite for the Manufacturing SectorNew offering enables manufacturers to execute strategic HR programs and meet
industry requirements for efficiency and compliance
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Falls Slightly In August The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ dropped 0.1 percent from the revised July number. The index now stands at 88.1 and is down 18.5 percent from a year ago.
Survey Finds Large Companies and Construction Firms Most Optimistic About Adding StaffTechnology executives expect to take a
conservative approach to hiring in the final months of the year, according to
the fourth-quarter Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report.
Jobs2Web to Showcase its Interactive Recruitment Marketing Solutions at Fall ERE ExpoJobs2Web, a leading provider of interactive recruitment marketing solutions
CompareHRIS.com - What Are the Most Popular HRIS/HRMS Features and Options?Based on results from the CompareHRIS.com Human resource information system (HRIS) selection tool, CompareHRIS.com was able to compile the following list of the most popular features and options offered with today's industry leading HRIS/HRMS applications. The results show the percentage of the time each feature or option was selected by those using the selection tool from surveys completed over the past year.
STAR LEADERSHIP® LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE SELF-DIRECTED SEMINARSStar Leadership, Inc., a leading personal, leadership and organization development firm, today announced the launch of a groundbreaking personal and organizational learning system called Self-Directed Seminars. This learning system offers the content, activities, handouts, advice, and other resources workers receive in a half-day, full-day, or multi-day seminar or workshop on two CD-ROMs in a format enhanced by an audiovisual presentation.
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Projects a Weak Hiring Pace for Q4 2009Majority of Employers Plan to Maintain Staff Levels Through Year-End
Diamond H Named to HRO Today's List of Top Employee Recognition Service Providers Firm ranked as a top provider of employee recognition solutions by human resources industry publication
SimplySoles Welcomes New VP of MarketingInternet entrepreneur and DC small business owner Kassie Rempel hires Shine Lynn to oversee marketing efforts for designer women's shoe boutique, SimplySoles.com.
Modern Survey Asks: Has the Economic Recession Made Employees More Appreciative? Employee Engagement Levels Rebound to Pre-Recession Levels, Suggesting a Fundamental Change in the Psychology of the American Worker
TalentDrive and MrTed Partner to Improve Resume Sourcing for Enterprise ClientsTalentDrive's TalentFilter Now Seamlessly Integrated to MrTed's TalentLink Solution
Max Muscle Franchising Is Fueled By The Passion Behind The BrandThe only true Health Plan Americans can rely on is to manage their own health and fitness. The incredible growth of Max Muscle Sports Nutrition franchises across the country is being fueled by an exponentially growing consumer demand for the safe, natural, and scientifically-backed and proven products that Max Muscle Sports Nutrition has been delivering for the past 19 years.
"How Should You Handle the Situation When YOU, the Manager, are New to the Team?" A lot of times managers tell me, when they are brand new to a team, they walk in the door and they inherit a team. They try to hold people accountable and one or more members of the team will take them aside and say "Hey, listen, you're new around here. We'd like to tell you, 'this is the way we do things and you need to fit in with our way of doing things.'"
Next Jump Announces Corporate Perks Availability For Companies with Ten or More EmployeesHuman Resource Professionals Can Incentivize Employees and Join 90,000 Companies Worldwide;
Cost-Effectively Compensate Employees with Discounts on Top Name-Brands