Doing It For The Kids - BI Demonstrates How Seriously It Takes Corporate ResponsibilityBI, the Communication and Motivation Company, took time out from usual business on Friday 13th July 2007 to enable its employees to put something back into the local community.
EnergyUnited Goes Live with UnicornHRO’s GenevaPlus Human Resource SolutionUnicornHRO, a leading provider of human resources, payroll and benefits administration solutions, announced today that EnergyUnited went live with GenevaPlus HRIS SaaS functionality in June, 2007.
GeoLearning Named to First-Ever List of the 5,000 Fastest-Growing BusinessesGeoLearning ranked #2,811 on the 2007 Inc. 5000 with 120% revenue growth between 2003 and 2006.
RecruitMilitary, Sierra Group, Workplace Tech Foundation Develop New Hiring Process for VeteransJob-seeking veterans with disabilities will soon have a much easier time connecting with employers, thanks to a hiring process being introduced today. A typical employer that has a job opening will have access to a carefully selected veteran who has a disability and is highly qualified for the job--or a small group of such veterans--along with information regarding accommodations and employment incentives for hiring veterans with disabilities. The employer will then interview and hire whatever job candidate or candidates it wishes.
Recruiters Network (IRN) and TalentHook Partner to Give Independent Recruiters An Increased EdgeTalentHook, a cutting-edge resume spidering technology solution, is proud to announce their partnership with IRN, an Independent Recruiters Network and Human Capital Services organization offering a broad range of recruitment services from job posting and resume management through management consulting.
Fiserv Appoints Doyle Simons to its Board of Directors Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading provider of technology solutions, today announced it is adding a member to its Board of Directors, Doyle Simons, Executive Vice President of Temple-Inland Inc., an Austin, Texas-based Fortune 500 company with interests in financial services, real estate, forest products and paper.
Sterling Testing Systems, Inc. Included in First-Ever List of The 5,000 Fastest-Growing BusinessesSterling Ranks in top third of the 2007 Inc. 5,000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 250 percent.
STARoundtable Announces Fall AcademiesThe Strategic Talent Acquisition Roundtable (STARoundtable) today announced its 2007 Fall schedule of Recruiting and Leadership Academies. Open to organizational recruiting and staffing leaders and individual professionals, eight new sessions in two key tracks – Corporate Recruiting and Hospitality Recruiting – are being offered in major markets across the country starting in September.
Thomas Chuba has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in its Pittsburgh officeChuba joins Buck from Aetna Inc., where he served as Regional Sales Vice President of its Government and Labor Division.
Founder of Universal Background Screening Appointed to Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of DirectorsDick Todd, president and founder of Universal Background Screening, was recently named to the board of directors of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona.
NCOA Recognizes Chicago’s Continued Leadership in Finding and Enrolling Seniors in Benefits ProgramsMore Than $500 Million in Benefits Found
California Approves Use of Web-based Training to Comply with Sexual Harassment Prevention LawThe finalized regulations interpreting California's trend-setting sexual harassment prevention training law, AB 1825, which was passed by the state legislature in 2004, became effective today.
New Views on Hiring for Customer SatisfactionCustomer satisfaction expectations continue to escalate, making the quality of talent your company's biggest competitive advantage. With an employee-centric strategy, successful companies focus with precision on hiring the right individuals, encouraging engagement and managing employee relations.
Select International Seeks Critical Input from Companies that Rely on Sales Revenue Sales Professionals Consortium to Put Finishing Touches on New Assessment
Alliance for Work-Life Progress in Search of Work-Life Rising Stars Nominations Accepted Online Aug. 20 to Nov. 2, 2007
Great Place to Work® Institute today announced three days left to nominate your company Attract and recruit the most talented employees and customers who appreciate doing business with companies recognized for creating great workplaces for their employees.
nowHIRE’s Advice for ATS Selection: Consider the Candidate ExperienceNew best practices white paper advocates for applicant’s point of view.
Harris, Rothenberg International, LLC, Releases Trends Report In order to help companies effectively and respectfully manage the different generations, with their differing needs and work habits, Harris, Rothenberg International (HRI), LLC, has released a trends report "When the Golden Rule No Longer Applies: The Multigenerational Workplace."
Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. Completes Implementation of Sage Software Business ApplicationsContinental Utility Solutions, Inc. Completes Successful Implementation of Sage Software Business Applications for The City of Russellville, Arkansas. Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Abra HRMS provide Russellville with an integrated, end-to-end software system to better manage data across multiple departments.
NCOA Recognizes Chicago’s Continued Leadership in Finding and Enrolling Seniors in Benefits ProgramsMore Than $500 Million in Benefits Found.
RCI Recruitment Solutions helps chart the course for the Recruiting RoadshowFlorida-based talent management consulting and recruiter training organization, partners with industry heavyweights to foster local recruiting networks around the U.S.
ERC Dataplus Partners with Mason & Kichar Recruitment AdvertisingPartnership will enable ERC Clients to enhance their online recruiting through employer branding.
Christopher Novak to Give 'Conquering Adversity' Keynote at National Advocacy CenterAfter speaking engagements in Las Vegas, Baltimore, Naples and Rochester this summer, author Christopher Novak heads to Columbia, South Carolina and a keynote at the U.S. Dept. of Justice's National Advocacy Center.
Harcourt Assessment Introduces Core Abilities AssessmentNew assessment helps predict job success by giving employers insight into a candidate's cognitive ability.
CandidateStatements.com to Boost Applicant Hire Rates by Providing Vehicle for Recruiting Recruiters can create high-end, personalized candidate websites with September launch from TotalRewards Software.
HR Suffering From Growing PainsAs business growth takes center court, many HR functions feel sidelined.
New Manpower Blog is Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Employment Law (But Didn’t Want to Pay a Lawyer to Ask)
Book Provides Solutions to Telework QuestionsTeleworking is critical to attracting and retaining top talent. Although several books have been published on the subject in recent years, Telework: A Critical Component of Your Total Rewards Strategy, published by WorldatWork Press, helps organizations successfully implement or expand telework options to support additional important operational goals of the organization.
ProView Global selects COBRApoint to power revolutionary COBRA serviceProView Global, an industry-leading off-shore employee benefits outsourcing provider in Manila, Philippines, has recently selected COCO Development’s integrated suite of solutions including the COBRApoint 2.0 SaaS platform, COCO Payment Services and COCO Mail Solutions to further increase the efficiency and reduce the cost of their full service COBRA compliance administration services.
HireAbility.com’s Recruiter Training Center Hosts Sold-Out Training EventAccolades received from the recruitment community for top-notch, affordable, accredited training.
Axiom Consulting Partners Announces that Juan Pablo Gonzalez has Joined the Firm as PrincipalAxiom Consulting Partners LLC announced today that Juan Pablo Gonzalez has joined the firm as Principal located in Washington, DC.
The Halo Effect ...And the Eight Other Business Delusions that Deceive Managers - 600 Word ReviewCompany performance does not obey immutable laws of nature and it cannot be predicted with any sense of accuracy—no matter how much we desire such certainty and order. The Halo Effect suggests ways for managers to replace these delusions with more discerning ways to look at strategy and execution and to understand company performance. Find out more. Read this review!
HRN Performance Pro Upgrade Features Job Description ModuleHRN Management Group, a developer and provider of practical and effective on-line human resource management products today announced the release of their newest Performance Pro employee performance management solution upgrade.
The Halo Effect ...And the Eight Other Business Delusions that Deceive Managers - 300 Word ReviewCompany performance does not obey immutable laws of nature and it cannot be predicted with any sense of accuracy—no matter how much we desire such certainty and order. The Halo Effect suggests ways for managers to replace these delusions with more discerning ways to look at strategy and execution and to understand company performance. Find out more. Read this review!
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As business growth takes center court, many HR functions feel sidelined.Today’s emphasis on business expansion is creating “growing pains” for many HR professionals, according to a recent study conducted by the Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) in partnership with the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp).
Lillian Vernon ``Live'' on Ultimate Software's IntersourcingRetailer Selects UltiPro for Integration, Scalability, and Web-based HR, Payroll, and Talent Management Functionality
NAS Recruitment Communications to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's InitiativesThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and NAS Recruitment Communications, a recognized leader in the specialized field of human resource communications, announced today that NAS will sponsor HCI's Recruitment Advertising and Communications education and research track. The track is one of several topics addressed in HCI's Talent Acquisition community of interest, a community HCI considers critical to organizations working to leverage human capital.
InsureMe Embraces Second Place Finish--But Not Too TightlyCompany reflects on recent workplace ranking.
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Kenexa Acquires Germany-based Human Resources ConsultingKenexa expands its presence in mainland Europe
Minnesota and Wisconsin Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 98.6 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
Tammy Shelton and Kate Van Hulzen have been selected by Business Insurance magazineBuck Consultants, an ACS company and one of the world’s leading human resource and benefits consulting firms, today announced that Tammy Shelton and Kate Van Hulzen have been selected by Business Insurance magazine to its 2007 list of “Women to Watch.”
HRCI Hires New Executive DirectorThe Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) announced today the appointment of its new Executive Director, Mary E. Power.
Innovative Job Fair Launches to Connect Part-Time Job Seekers with Employers During Upcoming HolidayAppVault announces the launch of My Seasonal Job, a national job fair that connects part-time job seekers to employers with seasonal hiring needs. National and local employers will partner with many of the Top 100 Newspaper markets to satisfy the expected increase in part-time positions this holiday season.
Joslin Rowe Reports New "Boot Camp" Scheme Offers Chance to Jobless GraduatesGraduates looking for a job in banking could benefit from a recruitment drive operating across the square mile and Docklands, reports financial services recruitment agency Joslin Rowe.
Satisfaction without Engagement? Worthless; Satisfaction with Engagement? PricelessGloboforce advises on how strategic recognition can promote engagement and cultivate employee loyalty.
Fieldglass Wins International Stevie Award in Fourth Annual International Business AwardsContingent workforce management and services procurement software leader selected as the "Most Innovative Company in North America."
Latest Version of Kenexa’s On-Demand Recruiting Solution Features Enhancements for All UsersNewest Release Adds to Kenexa Recruiter BrassRing’s Ease-of-Use, Flexibility and Configurability
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in North and South CarolinaIn past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions. Now months later, the newly-released Compensation Data 2007
Cytiva Software Inc. Announces Record Second Quarter ResultsCytiva’s SonicRecruit recruiting system continues to fuel impressive growth for leading talent management software provider.
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How C.H. Robinson Worldwide Successfully Implemented an Automated Job Posting SolutionDecreasing the cost of distributing job postings and improving their return on investment was the change management initiative of C.H. Robinson, one of the world’s leading transportation, logistics and sourcing companies. Sponsored by Arbita, IHRIM is presenting a webinar that discusses Robinson’s key considerations for an overall solution, including an objective job board performance analysis, job posting reporting, consolidated billing, and strategic media consulting.
Enwisen Partners with Nissan North America to Build World-Class HR Shared Services Center Enwisen, the leader in on-demand workforce communications solutions, today announced that Nissan North America has selected Enwisen’s AnswerSource Knowledge Center as the communications, decision support and case management foundation for its new HR Shared Services Center and direct access employee portal.
SumTotal Systems Announces Stock Repurchase ProgramAnnounces Management Change
Florida Employees Pack Their Bags for VacationAccording to the newly released Compensation Data – Florida results, exempt employees with five to nine years of experience have 14.9 vacation days on average.
Talent Management: The New Silver Bullet?What the right person in the right role at the right time can do for you.
The Employer BrandWhy do you need an employer brand? tmp.worldwide explains.
Fitness for Duty and Violence Risk AssessmentsDavid C. Fisher shares the use of Forensic Evaluations as a Behavioral Intervention Strategy in the Workplace.
Five Tips On How to Find and Keep Top TalentNow Is the Time to Up Your Recruiting and Retention Game, says Brandon Gutman.
Human Capital Institute and PreVisor Announce Second Seminar in Series of Programs The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, today announced the latest addition to its signature Innovation Tours, an ongoing series of talent management network and learn events held in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States and Canada.
Convergys Names Willard S. Smith as Recruiting and Resourcing Global Practice LeaderConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services
Chicago Business Intelligence Group Announces the Launch of CBIG Recruiting and StaffingCBIG recruiting and staffing to specialize in data warehouse and business intelligence resource needs.
SumTotal Appoints Kenji Takeda as Manager for Japan OperationsSumTotal(R) Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning management
solutions, appointed Kenji Takeda as president and country manager for
its Japanese operations.
HR Recruiters Invited to Staffing Company Bradley-Morris, Inc.'s September/October Hiring ConferenceHost cities for employers with civilian jobs include Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Norfolk, VA; and San Diego, CA.
CRI Named Top RPO Firm for Third Consecutive YearHRO Today magazine names CRI to annual "Baker’s Dozen" listing.
Ask the Coach - Issue 42: Coaching & My Strategic Presence? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus’, offers advice about how to leverage your executive coaching program to enhance your strategic presence in your organization.
Investing in Your Most Valuable AssetMost companies tend to forget an important fact when dishing out the corporate dollars. . . engaged employees can make or break the bottom line. Mitzi Taylor discusses how to invest in your most valuable asset.
Who Should Conduct Internal Investigations?Who do you have deal with discrimination or harrasment complaints in your organization? M. Lee Smith Publishers shares some tips on how to choose the best person for the investigation.
From Porn to Intellectual Property: Image and Content Email Control in the Workplace Controlling the flow of email is a huge task -- and that's just if everything goes well. Any problems arise and the HR department could be plagued with lawsuits. Mark Sunner explains.
Connecting With and Recruiting Today’s College GraduatesWhile employers touted 2007 as the best recruiting year of the decade, two surveys conducted by Experience, Inc. show where candidates and employers share common ground and where there is room for improvement in the college recruiting space.
Be Careful: Screening for Violence Can Be Dangerous TerritoryHiring the best talent is a difficult task, screening applicants who may be deemed dangerous is even more agonizing. Kristin Paxton and Select International investigate.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Dress CodeJoan Lloyd shares advice for those who find themselves needing to take another look at their closets for the sake of the workplace.
Yoh Index Reports Continued Strength in Tech Wages Wages for high-impact technology professionals continued to surpass 2006 wages during Q2 2007, and follow overall technology employment trends, according to a study by Yoh.
Understanding The Costs of Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesContinuing Care Retirement Communities are appealing to many, but just what do they involve?
Employee Opinion Surveys, Satisfaction Surveys, Engagement Surveys... What's the Difference?Surveys on engagement, surveys on opinion, surveys on culture. . . how do you know which survey best fits your organization's needs? Helene Sigrand has the comparison.
Performance Management: Not Just Another Pretty NameHow do you define Performance Management in your organization? Ken Phillips explains that employee performance management is more than you think.
Pep up Your High-Performing TeamThey were once the top of their game, now their records are sliding. How do you pump up your once high-performing team? Howard M. Guttman has the answer.
HRsmart Canada Expands OperationsContinued growth results in new larger offices in Toronto-area headquarters
Seminar to Help California Employers Comply with Complex Laws Soon, California employers can attend a two-day in-depth seminar to get practical compliance strategies for two of the most troublesome areas of employment law--employee leaves and terminations. The 2007 Advanced California Employer Seminar (http://www.ca-answers.com/ACES), sponsored by the Employer Resource Institute (ERI) will take place at the Hyatt Regency Irvine in Irvine, California on September 10-11, 2007.
SPECTRUM Ramps Up HR System Performance -- Release Takes Performance Management Full CircleNew Spectrum release takes performance management to a new level by integrating 360° Performance Reviews into HRIS.
MGA Careers Offers Executive Clients Keys to 'Hidden' Job MarketKennedy Information, publisher of the search industry's flagship newsletter, Executive Recruiter News, RecruitingTrends.com, & The Directory of Executive Recruiters, has partnered with MGA Careers to provide 2 new database online job searching tools; Executive Registry & Executive Agent.
Interaction Associates and Christine Arena to Speak on Corporate Social Responsibility StrategyElad Levinson of Interaction Associates and award-winning author Christine Arena will present "The Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility Effectiveness: Going Beyond Notions of 'Good-Bad' to Increase Shareholder Value" to the Northern California Chapter of the Association for Strategic Planning. The workshop will take place Thursday, September 20th, 2007, from 7:30 to 10:30 am at the City Club of San Francisco, 155 Sansome Street, 9th Floor, Bechtel Room, San Francisco, CA 94104.
Cost of Co-Pays for Formulary and Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in Arkansas and OklahomaIn past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions. Now months later, the newly-released Compensation Data 2007
ShirleyBOARD.com Recommends Caregivers Plan Now for Legal and Financial ResponsibilitiesNew article combined with ShirleyBOARD’s online community and free web-based tools help Caregivers find appropriate legal and financial advice.
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in Alabama, Louisiana and MississippiThe newly released Compensation Data – Mid-South annual survey of 198 companies in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi found pay increase budgets are 3.76 percent for 2007 and are projected to be 3.72 percent in 2008.
Aquire – The Leader in Workforce Planning and Management SolutionsA look at Aquire’s Workforce Planning and Management Solutions.
ARAG® Welcomes New CEOARAG®, the pioneer in legal insurance, welcomes Cameron "Cam" Sutton as its president and chief executive officer for the North American division.
Missouri Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Missouri are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in Florida In past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions.
AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life ProgramsNow accepting applications for 2008 AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. Could your organization be among the ranks of Massachusetts General Hospital, Sun Microsystems, The U.S. Army, and the nation of Singapore? All of these have been recipients of the AWLP Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award. As the highest honor offered by AWLP, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award will be presented at the annual WorldatWork Total Rewards 2008 Conference & Exhibition being held May 20-23, 2008 in Philadelphia.
Arkansas and Oklahoma Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation.
Kentucky and Tennessee Employees Pack Their Bags for a VacationAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a vacation. According to the newly-released Compensation Data
Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-eight percent of companies in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Georgia Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Georgia are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
VISANOW HELPS ATMI MANAGE GREEN CARD IMMIGRATION PROCESSING OVERFLOWLeading Immigration Services Provider Offers Support and Responsiveness During Period of Heightened Activity for I-485 Preparation
Live Webinar for Investors Presents Portfolio Techniques for Total Portfolio Risk ManagementInvestor methods for managing their portfolios must adapt to the changing investment landscape such as unstable credit markets, globalization, and loss of multiple arbitrage as an investment strategy. Because valuation arbitrage is less certain today improving portfolio returns by mitigating insurable and uninsurable risk is a requirement for venture capital and private equity portfolio managers. Reducing risks can mean a quarter turn more of EBITDA details a live webinar entitled ‘Risk Managements Role in Improving Portfolio Performance.’
TEDS Consortium Meeting Held at Boston UniversityFounded in 1992, the TEDS Consortium is the only organization of its kind. It is dedicated to the continuous innovation and improvement of TEDS’ enterprise-wide talent management solutions.
Thompson’s Entire HR and Benefits Library -- Now Just a Click AwayThompson is launching an online version of their entire HR library. The site is fully searchable, hyperlinked and updated daily.
HRPAO launches HRwrx, a new online exam preparation course for National Knowledge Exam candidatesThe Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario (HRPAO) has made passing the National Knowledge Exam™ (NKE) a lot easier by launching HRwrx™, a new online exam preparation course for NKE candidates available only from HRPAO.