Pennsylvania Pay Increase Budgets Grow in 2007The newly released Compensation Data – Pennsylvania annual survey of 320 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.48 percent for 2007 and are projected to decrease slightly to 3.45 in 2008.
Minnesota and Wisconsin Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Minnesota and Wisconsin are facing high costs for health insurance. According to the newly released results from the Compensation Data 2007
North and South Carolina Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Fifty-nine percent of companies in North and South Carolina had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007
Convergys Names Alex Lowrie as Global Practice Leader for Learning SolutionsConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services
More Illinois Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95.8 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007
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.
SMARTPOST ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH BIZJOURNALS AND ONTARGETJOBSWebsites bring greater visibility for hard-to-reach passive candidates
New fitness guidelines clarify how much exercise is really enough Health Fitness Corporation applauds clearer protocols
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts to be Site of LINK 2007, PreVisor's Client ConferenceWorld's largest single-site employer will share talent management insights with PreVisor clients.
Berkshire Introduces BALANCEpay With Compensation DesignerThe only salary equity software that provides the framework for sound pay practices.
PeopleStreme Workforce Planning Software Fills Gap Left By High Level Workforce PlanningAustralian Government and Agencies in Reactive Mode
According to recent press, the West Australian Government is 78 teachers short of staffing targets. In the Health sector, the Australian Government's 'Districts of Workforce Shortage' has aligned with State and Territory Governments 'Area of Need' or 'Unmet Area of Need' in order to deal with a lack of suitably qualified medical staff. As Australian Baby Boomers retire over the next few years, acute shortages of the most highly skilled and valuable workers will become more prevalent. PeopleStreme Human Capital has developed Workforce Planning Software to fill the gap left by organisations who have focussed mainly on benchmarking and high level measures to assess future workforce needs.
WORK AND HUMOR DO MIXAlmost Nine out of 10 Workers Surveyed Think Their Bosses Have a Good Sense of Humor
IncentOne Hires New VP of Client Services; Kelly Elston Brings 20 Years of ExperienceIncentOne, the leading provider of integrated incentive administration solutions, announced today that Kelly A. Elston, RN, MBA, has joined the company as Vice President of Client Services.
Berkshire Introduces BALANCEpay with Compensation DesignerThe only salary equity software that provides the framework for sound pay practices
Think Working Outside of the Corporate Bricks and Mortar Negatively Impacts Employee Engagement? Research from the Kenexa Research Institute Examines Remote and Home-based
Employees’ Levels on Engagement
CareerTours Announces Cross-Posting Capabilities with Google, MySpace and Other Marketing PartnersRecruiters can expand reach thanks to strategic partnership with Google, Indeed, Simply Hired, MySpace, Job Target, WorkBlast and Oodle
Leading Beverage Company Reduces ``Time to Hire'' by 50 Percent with UltiPro RecruitmentUltimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that its customer Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P., the largest
Anheuser-Busch distributor in the nation, has cut its "time to hire"
in half with Ultimate Software's UltiPro Recruitment.
Work and Humor Do MixAlmost nine out of 10 workers surveyed in a recent study think their bosses have good senses of humour.
HRmarketer.com Introduces New Benefit for MembersNew member perks service offers exclusive discounts on more than 22,000 products and services.
New Evolve® Career Center Makes it Easier to Enter the Nursing and Healthcare ProfessionsMore than 25,000 nursing and healthcare jobs for health professions students provided by the HEALTHeCAREERS Network.
HOLDING BACK THE ‘GOLDEN’ YEARS New Survey Indicates Majority Plan to Postpone Retirement For many workers, retirement won’t mean an end to their careers. Only one in three workers (34 percent) polled said they plan to quit work entirely once they’re ready to retire from full-time employment, according to a just-released survey.
Sales Professionals Can Interview for Top Opportunities in the Baltimore/DC Area on August 21stSales professionals can instantly advance their sales careers by interviewing one on one with medium to Fortune 500 companies in private interview suites. They can save hours if not weeks of time by meeting with all of the top sales companies in one place at one time.
Skills Across the Board Expected of Generation Y HR Professionals Entering the WorkforceThe recent study by the RBL Group and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan found that competency in six key areas throughout a career was critical to success.
Online Advertised Job Vacancies Take a Seasonal Dip in JulyLabor demand remains high and unemployment low in many areas across the US – Salt Lake City, UT; Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; and Richmond, VA – to name a few, according to a recent study by The Conference Board.
Richard Parrish has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in its Fort Wayne officeParrish joins Buck from Fidelity Employee Services Company, where he served in the outsourcing group.
Cultivate Compelling Conversations A simple chat with a fellow worker could be the best lesson for the day. Dianna Booher shares how conversations can really be a learning tool.
Passing JudgmentA helping hand can sometimes bring an unwanted critique. How do people stop judging when someone wants to help? Marshall Goldsmith shares some ideas.
Conventional Wisdom Isn't Always WiseVeritude shares it's research results on the conventional wisdom about hiring and retaining staff.
DDI/Monster study reveals frequent miscommunication between seekers and hiring managersInterview Impasse: Two Out of Three Job Seekers Will Evaluate Job Based on Interviewers They Encounter
TalentDrive's TalentMatch Resume Sourcing Service Now Fully Automated With the Click of a Mouse, Small Businesses Can Now Build a Customized Job Description and Search Over 40,000 Online Locations for Quality Resumes.
CollegeGrad.com Releases Top Hiring Criteria for College GradsThe survey results indicate that 42% of employers ranked a student's major as the top priority for hiring consideration; survey results detail what top entry level employers want most.
Paychex Appoints Ian Sexton as President of StrombergIndustry veteran to lead workforce management company.
Career Coach Sherri Thomas to Present Career Development Seminar in Dublin, IrelandCareer Coaching 360 President Sherri Thomas will be presenting the career development seminar "5 Key Strategies to Build Your Personal Brand and Accelerate Your Career" in Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, August 18, 2007. Participants will learn personal marketing and branding concepts and techniques, as well as advanced career planning, resume writing, and interviewing strategies. Career Coaching 360 (www.CareerCoaching360.com) is a career planning, resume writing and personal management development company that provides services, tools and templates for professionals and executives wanting to accelerate their careers.
Morehead Webcast to Describe Best Practices for Measuring Workforce CommitmentIllustrates link between employee commitment and business success.
Frito-Lay and Intermountain Healthcare Case Studies Lead Off IHRIM in Philadelphia in SeptemberMeasuring the investment in human capital is key to an organization’s success now and in the future -- whether that investment is employee recruiting, performance management, skills development or benefits administration. IHRIM’s "Human Capital Measurement and Analytics" event, September 18-19 in Philadelphia, features case studies and presentations that will specifically describe how to measure and analyze human capital – and utilize it as a competitive advantage.
Evolve® Career Center Makes It Easier to Enter the Nursing and Healthcare ProfessionOver 25,000 listings for nursing and healthcare jobs provided by HEALTHeCAREERS Network.
Executive Health Coach and MyHealthCoach.com Programs Help Driven Workers Avoid StressCompany performance can many times be linked to the sustained contribution of its leadership team. Hummingbird's Executive Health Coach program is a vital "perk" for executives, keeping them performing at top levels.
Sen. Dave Durenberger Joins Health Fitness Corporation’s Board of Directors"Sen. Durenberger is highly recognized and respected nationwide for his extensive knowledge of both business and health care," said Mark W. Sheffert, chairman of HFC’s board. "His insight and guidance will certainly be additive to the direction and governance of the organization."
Save Mega-Bucks by Hiring Right the First Time -- Silver Business Solutions Releases Case StudyCompanies spend millions of dollars each year in the United States battling employee turnover. One cause of turnover: The "perfect" candidate in the interview process turns out to be not so perfect on the job. It doesn't have to be that way. A new case study from Silver Business Solutions reveals that well thought-out preparation is the key.
Brad Nelson Joins Capital H Group as Managing Director for CaliforniaCapital H Group, a rapidly growing human capital consulting firm, has hired Brad Nelson, formerly a director at Deloitte Consulting, to lead all operations in California.
Survey Finds Most Job Seekers Are Without ThanksA recent survey indicates that 76 percent of executives consider thank-you notes in their hiring decision. Yet only 36 percent of job candidates actually take advantage of this final opportunity to impress employers and recruiters. In their new book, Quick Job Interview Guide, Michael Farr and the Editors at JIST offer essential guidance for how to master the thank-you note and ace other key interview steps.
Jeff Fritz to Speak at ECFC 20th Annual SymposiumLighthouse1 CEO to speak on the future of CDH at ECFC Annual Administrators Symposium.
Impact Achievement Group Reports 48 Consecutive Months of Sales GrowthLeadership development firm attracting loyal customers nationwide
Kenexa Announces Financial Results for Second-Quarter 2007Kenexa (Nasdaq: KNXA), a leading provider of software, services and proprietary content that enable organizations to more effectively recruit and retain employees, today announced its operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.
TalentDrive, announced today that it has fully automated its TalentMatch service.By completely automating TalenMatch, small businesses can quickly and easily build a unique job description and run a comprehensive online search for resumes that meet specific job requirements, all with the click of a mouse.
Tate Announces Winner Of Sixth Prize In 21st Anniversary CompetitionTate is celebrating its 21st year.
Public Displays of Insensitivity (PDIs): Why America Lacks Digital MannersA recent study reveals that 91 percent regularly encounter Public Displays of Insensitivity, but most suffer silently.
Two China experts offer advice on business strategies and critical human resource topics.Companies desiring to do business in China face a host of challenges due to differences in hiring practices, cultural expectations and more.
Survey Results Detail What Top Entry Level Employers Want MostCollegeGrad.com Releases Top Hiring Criteria for College Grads
Joint Solution Provides Small and Medium-Sized Organizations With Proven Technology TriNet and SuccessFactors Form Alliance to Provide TriNet Customers With Easy-To Use On-Demand Performance & Talent Management Solution
Sen. Dave Durenberger joins Health Fitness Corporation’s Board of DirectorsDurenberger served three terms in the Senate, sponsoring numerous bills that focused on public health and safety.
The Payroll Company Grows; Moves Headquarters to Middleton, Wisconsin Growth Wins Company AccoladesThe Payroll Company, a Wisconsin-based leading provider of payroll services, today announced its move to a brand-new building in Middleton. After outgrowing several smaller, leased locations in Madison, the company is now permanently located in its own facility in Middleton, Wis.
Mideast Employees Vote for Smoking Ban in the Workplace98% of professionals in the Middle East prefer smoking to be banned or restricted in the workplace
Illinois Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Illinois are facing high costs for health insurance.
SumTotal Systems to Present at the RBC 2007 North American Technology ConferenceA live webcast of SumTotal's presentation will be available on
August 9 at 10:30 a.m.
'Houston, We Have an Annoying Co-worker!'Ceridian LifeWorks reveals stress relief habits that stress others out; seven tips for effective stress management.
HighTop Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS Suite Innovative e-learning company selects GeoMaestro™ LMS platform to deliver online courseware to its clients via Software as a Service.
SumTotal Launches New Version of its Talent Management Software SuiteEase of Use, Configurability and "Workflows" Highlight Newly Released SumTotal Version 7.6
Ultimate Software's UltiPro Through Intersourcing Boosts Bank's Recruitment Results Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human
resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today
that its customer Panhandle State Bank credits going "live" on UltiPro.
Don’t Become that "Invisible Intern" Now That You Are Returning to SchoolSquandering all the good work and all the good-will you have created this summer is a common mistake says on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com. Here are four things you can do to put yourself on an employer’s "speed dial" for the future. (And it will make Mom and Dad happy!)
Hidden Employee Benefit Costs - Lawsuits, Legislation and Employer Demands Fuel ReformHidden Employee Benefit Costs - Lawsuits, Legislation and Employer Demands Fuel Reform in the Insurance and Securities Industries
Employee benefits advocate provides tools for employers to mitigate their employee benefit liabilities and improve their employee benefit programs.
SelectMinds Underwrites the Human Capital Institute's Corporate Social Networking TrackThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and SelectMinds, a leading provider of corporate social networking solutions, announced today that SelectMinds will underwrite HCI's Corporate Social Networking education and research track. The track is one of several topics addressed in HCI's Talent Strategy community of interest, a community HCI considers critical to organizations working to leverage human capital and gain a better understanding of the impact of Web 2.0 technologies on the enterprise.
Humadyn launches special training division for success under the National Security Personnel SystemSpecial National Security Personnel System (NSPS) Training Workshops Developed - Humadyn Launches Special Division for NSPS Success
Health Care Labor Shortage at Senior Level Management Positions to be Addressed in a Webinar by PILA"Integrated Talent Management – Ensuring Management and Key Role Continuity," is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 3:00 PM Eastern. Registration is free. Hospitals and health care stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
Health Care Labor Shortage at Senior Level Management Positions to be Addressed in a Webinar by PILA"Integrated Talent Management – Ensuring Management and Key Role Continuity," is scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 3:00 PM Eastern. Registration is free. Hospitals and health care stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
ResumeEdge Posts E-book of Resumes That Got the JobResumeEdge.com, a leading provider of resume writing services posted a free e-book recently on its Web site that includes before and after resumes to help job seekers see what elements on a resume make a hiring manager take notice.
Major Industry Transition Launches on Monday, August 6, 2007Effective Monday, August 6, 2007 the Career Masters Institute (a division of Kennedy Information) officially transitions to the Career Management Alliance. This announcement paves the way for an aggressive acquisition and roll-up strategy to integrate career management specialists into one professional association that will set the standards for the future of the industry. This comes at a particularly critical time when the career management industry is undergoing a massive transformation and expansion in response to the dramatic economic and hiring changes in the global employment landscape.
New CAPTure from Aruspex Equips HR Executives for Strategic Workforce PlanningSoftware weighs external and internal workforce trends, maps future scenarios, and helps companies develop comprehensive action plans
Availity Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS Suite with 3-Year E-Learning ContractInnovative health care information network chooses GeoExpress? LMS platform delivered Software as a Service to manage enterprise learning.
Technology Boosts HR ProductivityHuman resources (HR) departments in small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often are swamped with masses of paperwork that are collected and distributed throughout the organization. So how can HR get out from under the menial day-to-day data entry, retrieval, and dissemination to streamline processes and boost productivity? The right technology can provide the answer. Laurie Shufeldt has some tips.
Hiring as a Competitive AdvantagePost an Ad, Read a Resume, Interview. The traditional approach to hiring may not lead to the type of employees your company wants. William Cavalier shares how to hire as a competitive advantage.
Report Unveils Mixed BPO NewsBusiness Process Outsourcing has a bright future in the Asia-Pacific Market. . . but, it's a different story in the West.
The World’s Greatest Business Tool RevealedYou can’t manage what you don’t measure, says Roland Hanekroot.
What's Your Leadership Change Capacity?Kevin Murnane uses a new adaptive robot to show how self-awareness and action learning builds leadership capacity -- and the bottom line -- for your business.
Ten Most Admired Characteristics of Successful Business CoachesWhat makes a successful business coach? Glenn Ebersole explains.
How Leaders Use Decencies to Build Great Companies One Gesture at a TimeSome of the smallest steps have changed companies for the better. Steve Harrison writes that practicing business decency may be all that's needed to better your corporate culture.
Technology Confronts Tradition: Implementing a New Legal Services Model for the 21st CenturyHR and legal departments that outsource to legal services providers driven by technology rather than a traditional legal business model will maximize efficiencies, boost productivity and sharpen their competitive edge, shares Robert C. Meltzer.
The Art of DisagreementDisagreeing can be perceived as difficult, but to Dale Eilerman, someone who disagrees may be helping to identify problems.
Seven Secrets of Successful HR Leaders Who Speak WellHR professionals can walk the walk, but can they talk the talk? The right verbal step makes all the difference according to Suzanne Bates.
Full Disclosure Leading to Full Executive SalariesFull Disclosure is changing the face of Compensation, Kevin Nussbaum explains.
Do You Have Room to Drive Down 401(k) Costs?Hidden fees and undisclosed costs are eating away at 401k balances. . . how do you get the most of the plan? RSM McGladrey has some suggestions.
Right Management’s Research Uncovers New Trends In Outplacement Organizations are driving innovation with their continually changing needs.
Cash Value Accumulation With Life Insurance Life insurance, however, can be a useful asset that can offer additional income potential along with tax benefits, says Saul Simon.
Meeting the Demand for Global LeadersWe can fly halfway around the world in a day and connect with people in any time zone with just a few keystrokes. For leaders, working globally is increasingly familiar – and yet effective global leadership eludes many organizations. The Center for Creative Leadership can help you and your organization become more effective working across distances and among different cultures.
Mayday!Asking for help is universally dreaded—but it’s a skill that you can learn, says M. Nora Klaver.
Don’t become that “Invisible Intern” now that you are returning to school!Squandering all the good work and all the good-will you have created this summer is a common mistake says on-line recruiter, WallStJobs.com. Here are four things you can do to put yourself on a future employer’s “speed dial” for the future. (And it will make Mom and Dad happy!)
Science Advisory Board outlines areas of focus for Research, Development and Outcome DivisionOn-the-spot health screenings increase participant engagement in health management programs
Michael Young has joined Buck Consultants as Principal in its Secaucus, NJ office. Young joins Buck from Commerce Banc Insurance Services, where he served as Senior Vice President.
New Research Report From Achilles Group Reveals Executives’ Need for Shared HR ServicesReport Highlights the Gap Between a Business’s Goals and its People Tactics
Iowa and Nebraska Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 95 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Iowa/Nebraska survey of 221 employers.
Florida Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-eight percent of companies in Florida had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Florida annual survey of 271 employers.
SelectMinds Underwrites the Human Capital Institute's Corporate Social Networking TrackThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and SelectMinds, a leading provider of corporate social networking solutions, announced today that SelectMinds will underwrite HCI's Corporate Social Networking education and research track.
Impact Achievement Group Reports 48 Consecutive Months of Sales GrowthImpact Achievement Group Reports 48 Consecutive Months of Sales Growth
SPECTRUM Ramps Up HR System Performance—Release Takes Performance Management Full CircleSPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation announces that the latest release of its human resource software will include 360° Performance Reviews. Multi-source feedback is known to be broader in scope and more balanced than single-source, and thus invaluable for the perspective it gives employees. By incorporating this functionality into an organization’s HRIS, HR can save a substantial amount of time on the administrative tasks associated with performance reviews.
Communication, Information Tools Critical to Success of Consumer-Directed Health PlansCommunication, Information Tools Critical to Success of Consumer-Directed
Health Plans, Watson Wyatt and RAND Corporation Study Finds
Using Audience Segmentation and Targeted Strategies to Boost ROI of Performance Management ProgramMarketers know that the key to developing a successful marketing plan is to segment the market, profile each segment and then develop strategies to motivate behavior in the targeted segments. The same is true for developing a successful performance management program. The ITA Group explains.
College Education - Buyer’s Beware Currently, adult learners account for half the enrollment in U.S. Colleges and Universities. For many companies that adds up to an increase in Tuition Assistance. How do companies effectively manage the costs? Faith Ivery shares some suggestions from her latest book "of How To Earn A College Degree: when you think you are too old, too busy, too broke and too scared".
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in North and South CarolinaThe newly released Compensation Data – Carolinas annual survey of 248 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.54 percent for 2007 and are projected to be 3.56 percent in 2008.
Accurate Background, Inc., announced today that they will be celebrating their 10 year anniversary Travis Software Corp., announced today the Summer 2007 upgrade of its WebCOBRA.com system.The new version offers more enhanced features, including Report Subscriptions, ACH Processing, and a Payment Schedule of Qualified Beneficiary (QB) premiums for easy review of upcoming payment amounts.