Communities

HR.com is the largest online community for human resources professionals featuring articles, news, webcasts, events, white papers, discussion forums, templates, forms, best practices , and more.
Seton Hall Names Tom Sharkey Sr. to 2007 Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Long-time insurance luminary Tom Sharkey, Sr., was named to the 2007 Entrepreneur Hall of Fame by the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies within Seton Hall’s Stillman School of Business.

ARMA International Unveils Records Management Core Competencies
ARMA International is pleased to announce the availability of the long-awaited RIM Core Competencies. The release of the publication was announced at a special session during the ARMA International 52nd Annual Conference & Expo in Baltimore, Oct. 7.

Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting: The Best Formula For ‘Right-Fit’ Candidates
Publicis Selling Solutions Group, the leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions, has introduced Publicis Healthcare Rxecruiting, a new division dedicated to helping pharmaceutical, biotech, and other healthcare companies find the best possible “right fit” candidates.

No Problem - 600 Word Review
Problem-solving models are not new. However, they can be complex, with unclear techniques and methods that may not actually help people define a problem, and then recognize the habits and patterns that can get in the way of clear thinking toward resolution. Find out more. Read this review of No Problem.

No Problem - 300 Word Review
Problem-solving models are not new. However, they can be complex, with unclear techniques and methods that may not actually help people define a problem, and then recognize the habits and patterns that can get in the way of clear thinking toward resolution. Find out more. Read this review of No Problem.

No Problem
Enjoy this complete review of No Problem.

No Problem - Summary
Not enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of No Problem and catch up on the industry buzz.

Supervisors May Face Personal Liability
Supervisors may have personal liability for certain types of employee actions, according to a recent Court of Appeals case in the U.S.

Lead Like a Pirate! Offers Professional Development With a Twist
Leadership coach and motivational speaker, Christopher Novak, takes professional development back in time with his latest book, Lead Like a Pirate! Forget boring leadership theory, Novak's third book draws from the golden age of buccaneers to produce a practical guide to leading effective teams that is as useful as it is fun to read.

Prudential Relocation Appoints John Zanni As Vice President, Business Development
Prudential Relocation, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE: PRU] company, today announced the appointment of John Zanni to the position of Vice President, Business Development.

Invest Southwest Requests CareerTours Participation in 2007
CareerTours, the fastest-growing online recruiting resource, has announced CareerTours’ participation in Invest Southwest’s 2007 Conference.

HRmarketer.com to Exhibit at 2007 HR Technology Conference and Exposition
Marketing and public relations provider will also sponsor chair massages and exhibitors' lounge.

NINTH HOUSE TAPS IBM EXECUTIVE JAMES SHARPE TO HEAD FEDERAL DIVISION
NINTH HOUSE TAPS IBM EXECUTIVE JAMES SHARPE TO HEAD FEDERAL DIVISION AND EXTEND LEADERSHIP IN CONSULTING AND SERVICES Growing Leadership Development Company Brings on New Executive to Head Efforts with Federal Clientele and Extend Its Solutions Capabilities

XMei International announces the first in a series of webinars
XMei International, a China-U.S. consulting and business development organization, has tapped one of the most popular speakers from the highly successful U.S.-China Human Resource conference held this past May in San Francisco.

GeoLearning, Inc., has been recognized for outstanding technology by being presented the Gold Award
GeoLearning, Inc., the leading provider of Managed Learning Services and hosted learning and performance platforms, has been recognized for outstanding technology by being presented the Gold Award in the "Vendor Technology" category of the Learning In Practice Awards sponsored by Chief Learning Officer magazine (CLO).

TALENThire.com, Wins Prestigious AeA Emerging Technology Business Award
TALENThire.com, the leading Recruiting Vendor Optimization firm, announces receiving the prestigious AeA Emerging Technology Business Award.

CyberShift’s Chief Executive Officer to Present at William Blair & Company’s
CyberShift’s Chief Executive Officer to Present at William Blair & Company’s Private Equity Conference

Trojan Technologies Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS Suite
Leading water treatment technology company chooses GeoExpress™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service.

Bond International Selects eQuest to Widen Sourcing Options for its Worldwide Customers
Partnership enables clients to post jobs to leading online sources through eQuest’s global job board network and measure job board effectiveness through its metrics suite – Prophesy™

Pennsylvania Health Care Costs Increase in 2007
Seventy percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Pennsylvania annual survey of 320 employers.

Sendouts Adds Best of Breed Time & Attendance Solution
Sendouts Adds Best of Breed Time & Attendance Solution to its Leading Recruitment Management Software Partnership with StaffMetric provides recruiters, staffing firms with comprehensive, Web-based back-office functionality.

New Jersey Health Care Costs Increase in 2007
Seventy-seven percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007

ACS Named Outsourcing Award Winner by CLO Magazine
Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) announced that it has received the Silver Award for Learning Outsourcing in the prestigious 2007 Learning In Practice awards, sponsored by Chief Learning Officer (CLO) magazine. ACS was selected by an expert panel of judges, composed of industry experts and executives from some of the world’s largest and most-respected companies as the a winner in the learning outsourcing category.

HR Services Inc. Unveils On-Boarding with Electronic Signature at HR Technology
myStaffingPro®’s on-boarding solution accelerates the client hiring process by allowing applicants to complete their new hire paperwork electronically.

October is National Work and Family Month; Flexibility is Key to Work-life Effectiveness
Work-life balance and flexibility is the theme at many companies this month as organizations observe National Work and Family Month with a variety of programs and special events.

Kenexa Opens New Office in Melbourne, Australia
Kenexa expands operations in Asia Pacific

TempWorks Software Launches Vista-Certified Enterprise Solution
Minnesota-based TempWorks Software announced today that it will unveil its new Enterprise staffing software at the Staffing World 2007 Conference & Expo next week.

California Health Care Costs Increase in 2007
Seventy-five percent of companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – California annual survey of 384 employers.

Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation
Innovative MassMutual Breast Cancer Awareness Program Expected to Raise Six-Figure Donation to Local Cancer Organizations Efforts tie donations to financial education

Sendouts announced that the latest release of Sendouts Pro
Sendouts announced that the latest release of Sendouts Pro, the #1 on-demand recruiting and staffing software, now includes a complete, integrated time and attendance solution.

BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES
BEING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

CEO Confidence Declines Further, The Conference Board Reports
The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had declined to 45 in the second quarter of 2007, edged down to 44 in the third quarter.

The 5th Annual California Workers’ Comp Forum taking place October 17-19
The 5th Annual California Workers’ Comp Forum taking place October 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency, Huntington Beach, features keynote presentations from industry leaders will address these issues and provide critical updates and solutions to the continuing challenges in California workers’ comp.

Breakthrough Studies: Laughter Reduces Stress, Peaks Work Performance
The 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.

Convergys Executive Wins Gold Learning in Practice Award at 2007
Convergys Executive Wins Gold Learning in Practice Award at 2007 Fall Chief Learning Officer Symposium

PeopleFilter to Demonstrate Recruiting Solutions at the 10th HR Technology Conference & Exposition
PeopleFilter® Technology, developers of the PeopleFilter applicant tracking system (ATS)

The Delta Companies Ranked #2 Fastest-Growing Private Healthcare Staffing Company in the Nation
The Delta Companies was recently ranked the second fastest-growing healthcare staffing company in the nation, tenth overall, on the annual list of fastest-growing private staffing companies published by Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc.

Massive Turnout Expected at the 5th Annual California Workers' Comp Forum
Over 700 California professionals will gather in Huntington Beach on October 17, 2007 for the 5th Annual California Workers' Comp Forum. This event is the center for information and discussion on the latest developments in California workers' comp.

Recruitment Enhancement Services Announces Upcoming Webinar
Recruitment solutions provider to discuss common myths and misunderstandings related to recruitment process outsourcing.

Addressing the Employee Continuum: eContinuum Unveils New Brand Identity
The Sales Assessment Company Also Announces Top Product of the Year Win

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.

Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public Employees
Buck Consultants to Provide Consulting and Actuarial Services to Nebraska Public Employees Retirement System

Gulf Salaries Rise by 9 Percent
Intense competition, public sector pay rises, depreciating US dollar and growth in Asia driving Gulf pay increases.

CPEhr Helps Employers Reduce Sexual Harassment Risks
HR Firm Offers Preventive Training That Can Avoid Costly Lawsuits

Bond International Software launches new business efficiency module at ASA
INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY WITH ADAPT FINANCIALS save time, keep in touch, and focus resources

Great Place to Work® Institute Announces Best Practices Forum
Yahoo! and Umpqua Bank, two of FORTUNE's 100 Best Companies to Work For featured as guest speakers

Time Is Not On Your Side
Companies improve performance through time management.

Management Programs: Share Dreams and Goals with Your Vendor
Strategically speaking, vendor management focuses on relationship management and common goal sharing. This in turn helps to develop a strong and mutually beneficial client/vendor relationship. More from Info-Tech Research Group.

Leadership: Lasting Lessons
John Baldoni shares the play-by-play of a coach whose leadership legacy will be remembered.

Ask the Coach - Issue 46: How to Conduct Oneself in Email Communications?
Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching for fast-paced executives about how to conduct themselves in email communications.

Small Pebbles, Big Ripples
Do you believe that your people are your future? Nurturing your workforce as you would any new technology can lead to the ultimate source of competitive advantage. Michael Winston explains.

Be Careful What You Keep in Personnel Files
Personnel files are a touchy subject. . . just what should organizations keep on employees and who should be allowed to see them. M. Lee Smith Publishers attempts to answer these questions and more.

Employees Should Mind Their Own Business
What's the best way of dealing with the he said, she said battles in the workplace? Bruce Katcher has some advice.

HR 2017: Where Are We Going and How Do We Get There?
HR is changing. . . but have you ever thought of where it might be going? Dr. Larry Phillips, SPHR shares his predictions.

Merit Raises for 2008 Highest in Asia, Latin America, Watson Wyatt Finds
Employees in United States, Europe are expected to see lesser increases in 2008.

Employers Need A Pandemic Plan To Protect Employees And Limit Economic Impact
The health of an organization is incredibly important to every leader. The health of employees must be too, especially if a pandemic hits.

NuView Systems Acquires cort payroll software to STRENGTHEN ITS STRATEGIC Human Resource Management
Comprehensive Payroll Capabilities Available as Both a Hosted or Licensed Application

2007 Pay Increase Budgets Decrease in Oregon, Idaho and Washington
The newly released Compensation Data – Pacific Northwest annual survey of 170 companies in Oregon, Idaho and Washington found pay increase budgets are 3.6 percent for 2007 and are projected to stay the same in 2008.

Addressing the Employee Continuum: eContinuum Unveils New Brand Identity
The Sales Assessment Company Also Announces Top Product of the Year Win

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. The QTrac EBI is a view into the employer brand through the most critical lens, the employees’ brand experience.

Standing Out: Benefits That Impact Recruitment
Health insurance for dependent parents is offered by only 1.6 percent of organizations nationally, according to the preliminary results from the Compensation Data 2007 survey conducted by Compdata Surveys.

EAP Sees Rise in Eldercare-Related Calls
As the baby boomer workforce ages, services for those 65 and older are more in demand putting strain on existing programs. Bensinger Dupont & Associates shares their findings.

Interaction Associates Director of Learning Contributes to New Book
Interaction Associates Director of Learning Contributes to New Book On Innovative Method for Developing Breakthrough Communications Skills Interaction Associates Director of Learning, Barry Rosen, is among the contributors to the book "Once Upon a Time: Using Story-based Activities to Develop Breakthrough Communications Skills," by Terrence Gargiulo and published by Pfeiffer. Rosen’s chapter in the new book is titled 'Listening As An Ally' and focuses on a critical management skill to develop leaders: listening.

SALARY.COM™ SETTLES LITIGATION WITH MERCER
All claims dismissed; no payments made by either party. Mercer confirms Salary.com’s right to load Mercer surveys for customers into Survey Center® product.

Organizations’ partnership will enable students to make better, informed career decisions
CareerTours, the fastest growing online recruiting resource, has announced a new partnership with Arizona State University.

VCSY's Subsidiary Files a New Patent Application
Vertical Computer Systems, Inc. (VCSY) announced today that its subsidiary, Taladin, Inc. (Taladin), has filed a patent application for its Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) payroll system which has been integrated with the HRMS emPath solution of Now Solutions, Inc., another subsidiary of VCSY. Taladin market its FLSA payroll system to the U.S. government sector.

Why Intuition is Winning New Respect As a Smart Business Skill
Author of hot new business book shows business and professional people how to unleash their intuition ting! North American launch offers free seminars and tools to help implement intuition in life, at work and in organizations starting October 3

Resume? Or Resume NOT?
Resume? Or Resume NOT? With Screening Software Becoming More Prevalent, Your Cover Letter Is Key To Getting Job Interviews Don’t forget to appeal to the human reader, suggests WallStJobs.com as "robo-resume-readers" make the first cuts.

Sorenson Communications Makes Dramatic Improvements in Human Resource Practices
Sorenson Communications Makes Dramatic Improvements in Human Resource Practices with Core UltiPro and UltiPro Time and Attendance

Electric Cloud Names Bill Schmitt Vice President of Business Development
Schmitt brings two decades of business development, marketing and strategy leadership to Electric Cloud.

Jamie Davis Named President of HCR Software Solutions
Jamie Davis former business development leader at Vurv Technology is named President and Chief Operating Officer at HCR Software Solutions.

Productive Relationships Rules
How do you create a successful workplace? As Estienne De Beer explains, it's all about trust.

Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Co. - 600 Word Review
Speed Lead refers to the 4 Cs which have actually become sources of organizational delay: cooperation, communication, control, and community. It proposes a simpler method that managers can use to deliver results faster, cut through complexity, and improve overall job satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.

Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Co. - 300 Word Review
Speed Lead refers to the 4 Cs which have actually become sources of organizational delay: cooperation, communication, control, and community. It proposes a simpler method that managers can use to deliver results faster, cut through complexity, and improve overall job satisfaction. Find out more. Read this review.

Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Companies
Enjoy this complete review of Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Companies.

Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Co. - Summary
Not enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of Speed Lead: Faster, Simpler Ways to Manage People, Projects, and Teams in Complex Companies and catch up on the industry buzz.

Ceridian LifeWorks Launches Cardiovascular Health Management Solution
Ceridian Cardiovascular Health Management will help employers address health care costs, lost productivity and other issues they face when an employee encounters heart-related health problems.

Understanding Best Practices In Mentoring Has Never Been Easier
Management Mentors focuses on best practices in mentoring during its upcoming Internet radio show on Friday, October 5, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT).

VANGENT INTRODUCES TALENT MANAGEMENT SOLUTION TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE IDENTIFICATION
P3 Talent Management(TM) Solution to Fill Market Void for Results-Oriented Approach to High-Potential Talent Identification and Development

Strategic Search Partners Goes Global
Recruitment Specialists in Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain has expanded range of services with its affiliation with NPA Worldwide Recruiting Network.

URAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordination
URAC releases Issue Briefs examining stakeholders views of care coordination along the healthcare continuum

Recruiting with Podcasts, Hospital-Style
New recruiting campaign for Denver Hospital utilizes innovative audio interviews to attract talent.

New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job Search
When you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.

New Book Uses Dating as a Metaphor to Demystify the Job Search
When you ask someone about their job search or career, they may fumble for the right thing to say. When you ask the same person about the dating scene, they will be jittery with enthusiasm. The fact is many people lack critical job search skills, but they do love to date. To reach these people, Shawn Graham has created a whole new approach to the job search, using dating as a metaphore to demystify the process of finding a great job.

New Executive EQ Survey Measures Emotional Intelligence for Executive Leaders
New Executive EQ Survey Measures Emotional Intelligence for Executive Leaders; Validated 360 Feedback on Emotional Intelligence for C-level Executives by Clark Wilson Group A new, validated 360-feedback survey called Executive EQ helps chief executive officers, presidents, vice presidents, and other c-level executives develop their emotional intelligence. The report provides competency scores on executive vision, organizational awareness, marketplace awareness, self-awareness, energy, self-confidence, self-management, engagement and more.

The Newman Group Reports: More Companies Globalizing Their Recruiting Processes and Technology
Talent acquisition and management consulting firm to highlight global implementation strategies of Fortune 500 Companies at HR Technology Conference and Exposition.

CourseUp! Opts for SumTotal's ResultsOnDemand
Wilmington, N.C.-based CourseUp!, a developer of computer-based training and knowledge delivery solutions for franchise organizations and professional associations, has picked SumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT) to provide technology for delivering, among other things, instruction on how best to launch and run a franchise.

Hudson Highland Group Agrees to Divest Trade and Industrial Recruitment Unit in Australia
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: HHGP) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Trade and Industrial business in Australia for $3.0 million to the Skilled Group.

myStaffingPro® Optimizes the User Experience with Coradiant TrueSight
HR Services, Inc. installs Coradiant’s TrueSight User Performance Management equipment to proactively monitor the user experience with myStaffingPro® applicant tracking system.

myStaffingPro® Optimizes the User Experience with Coradiant TrueSight
HR Services, Inc. installs Coradiant’s TrueSight User Performance Management equipment to proactively monitor the user experience with myStaffingPro® applicant tracking system.

Impact Achievement Group Webcast Assists HR Executives with Training Package
Tips avoid common pitfalls that lead to difficult and painful performance reviews

URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management
URAC announces first companies to earn new Pharmacy Benefit and Drug Therapy Management accreditations

Capital H Group Hires Leader for National Recruiting Practice
Capital H Group, a rapidly expanding human capital consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, has hired John Hancock, formerly Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hudson Highland Group, to lead Capital H Group’s growing recruiting division.

Capital H Group Hires Leader for National Recruiting Practice
Capital H Group, a rapidly expanding human capital consulting firm headquartered in Chicago, has hired John Hancock, formerly Vice President of Talent Solutions at Hudson Highland Group, to lead Capital H Group’s growing recruiting division.

Perth Leadership Institute Announces White Paper on the Role of Business Acumen
White paper identifies major gap in leadership development programs and shows how to address it.

P3 Talent Management Solution to Fill Market Void for Results-Oriented Approach
Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of human capital management solutions, today announced the launch of its P3 Talent Management™ application. The new product is designed to help organizations identify and predict high potential and job fit for critical positions; plan for talent placement, development, and succession; and perform at the highest levels by aligning the right people with the right responsibilities at the right time.

RSM McGladrey Honored Two Years Running in Working Mother's "100 Best Companies"
Fifth largest accounting, tax and business services firm achieves major strides in its cultural transformation with its WorkLife strategy

Rise of Employer Branding Videos Signals Sweeping Changes in Recruiting
CareerTV experts say new multimedia approach will change how employers compete for talent.

eQuest to provide Starbucks Coffee Company Worldwide Interactive Media Representation
eQuest today announced it has signed an agreement with Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) to provide global job posting management, consulting and interactive media representation for its Global Staffing department.

Axiom Consulting Partners has released the third in its series of 'Winning Axioms'
Axiom Consulting Partners LLC announced today that it has released the third in its series of 'Winning Axioms' titled 'The Engine of Sustained Revenue Growth is a High-Performing Sales Organization'.

The HR industry´s premier online community and resource for Human Resource professionals: HR, human resources, HR community, human resources community, HR best practices, best practices in human resources, online communities for HR, HR articles, HR news, human resources articles, human resources news, HR events, leadership, performance management, staffing and recruitment, benefits, compensation, staffing, recruitment, workforce acquisition, human capital management, HR management, human resources management, HR metrics and measurement, organizational development, executive coaching, HR law, employment law, labor relations, hiring employees, HR outsourcing, human resources outsourcing, training and development
hr.com. human resources management resources for hr professionals. | HR menus | HR events | HR Sitemap