Substance over style makes Witz training stick for lifeIt’s the holy grail of training: training that “sticks” for life; that changes people’s lives. Training that people tell their friends about, brag about having taken, urge others to take.
SyncSite Announces New Strategic PartnershipAlliance with HRMS-provider Dresser & Associates broadens service offering of CRM-specialist SyncSite.
Bidhire.com Announces Launch of Employment-Services Web Site and Site Ownership OpportunityNew Web site www.bidhire.com provides a forum for employers and job-seekers to connect through direct hiring as well as a bidding system. In addition, customers have the opportunity to obtain partial ownership of the Bidhire.com site by completing a few simple steps.
Learn How to Maintain TAX Compliance at Orion Mobility's 20th Annual Relocation Seminar Orion Mobility announced details of the company's 20th Annual Relocation Seminar for Corporate Human Resources, Payroll and Relocation Professionals, to be held September 17-19, 2007 at the Chicago Marriott, Oak Brook, Illinois.
Pro-Link GLOBAL Visa and Immigration Services Expands Their Global Immigration TeamLatchi Kaymakanova, a graduate in International Business Management joins Pro-Link GLOBAL, the "one-stop" global visa and immigration practice for U.S. Immigration attorneys and Global Corporations.
Velaris Launched by DoubleStar to Capitalize on Business Intelligence Consulting GrowthExpansion of current DoubleStar competencies focuses on expert Business Intelligence solutions delivered from a Center of Excellence model.
World-Renowned Cardiologist Dr. Cary L. Hirsch to Lead Clinical Trials in Cardiac Medicine Cary L. Hirsch, M.D., F.A.C.C., Co-director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the Active International Cardiovascular Institute at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, N.Y., has been appointed to the newly-created position of Medical Director for Clinical Trials, announced Michael Schnieders, Executive Vice President and Administrator for Good Samaritan Hospital.
Pohlad family of companies acquires Arcadia Solutions The Pohlad family of companies has expanded its information technology (IT) holdings with the addition of Arcadia Solutions, a Boston-based IT consulting firm.
Caregiver Exhaustion or Depression?Assisting an elderly parent while working and raising a family can test the mettle of even the strongest. Many caregivers ignore their own emotional and physical need and assume that the lethargy, isolation and sadness they feel are normal. When these feelings become extended episodes, seeking help might be in order.
Survey Finds Employers Form Opinions of Job Interviewees Within 12 Minutes You know what they say about first impressions. . . and that may be truer than you know when it comes to a job interview. Robert Half Finance and Accounting shares the results of their recent study.
JOB.COM RANKS AS TOP GAINING PROPERTY ON ENTIRE INTERNET Fast Growing Job.com experiences surge in traffic leading in to summer season
Tips For More Effective Negotiation For AttorneysRichard Morley Barron shares the top ten tips attorneys need to effectively mediate.
Curiosity Never Killed the ManagerCuriosity may have killed the cat, but as John Baldoni says a good healthy appetite of curiosity is key for innovation.
Coaching That Counts How do great leaders touch the lives of their followers? Estienne de Beer has the answer.
Ask the Coach - Issue 41: How to Survive a Leadership Transition? High-level leadership transitions can throw an entire organization in chaos. This issue of Ask the Coach offers coaching from Sheree Butterfield – Executive Coach with Break Through Consulting - to help you successfully navigate this difficult time.
Recognition Do's and Don'ts to Inspire and EnergizeImproving the team starts with the leader. That involves inspiring and energizing according to Jim Clemmer.
Conquer Team Dysfunction"Like it or not, all teams are potentially dysfunctional", says Patrick Lencioni. "This is inevitable because they are made up of fallible, imperfect human beings." Lencioni shares tips on how to overcome dysfunctional challenges.
Senior Executives Least Likely to Get TrainingTraining is an important issue in the workplace and there can be a lot of emphasis on various programs for employees, but does that apply to all employees? A recent Novations study shows that Senior Executives seem to be missing out.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Customer ComplaintWhat is the proper protocol when dealing with a complaint about a co-worker? Joan Lloyd shares her insight.
IT and HR: The Next Business Alignment FrontAligning HR with IT increases business value, according to Info-Tech.
Taking Control With the "Leader's Edge"Veritude shares their conversation with Susan Hodgkinson about Driving Performance and Profit Through Personal Brands.
How to Attract and Retain Today’s Workforce What's the cost of replacing a key employee? One you can't afford according to Gregory Smith. He shares tips on how to attract and retain today's workforce.
Exit Interviews – It’s Not You, It’s MeWhat can be learned from exit interviews? As Chris Young of the Rainmaker Group explains, lessons learned from exit interviews could be the key to retaining current employees.
Calls to Employee Assistance Program on the RiseEmployee assistance programs have seen an increase in calls for services, according to Bensinger, DuPont & Associates.
Ultimate Software Reports Q2 2007Recurring Revenues Up by 36% and New ARR of $7 Million
Unum, LIMRA report highlights HR trends and implicationsFor the first time in history, America’s workforce is composed of four distinct generations – just one of many trends propelling the benefits industry towards consumer choice and driving the growth in voluntary employee benefits, according to a report released today by benefits leader Unum (NYSE: UNM) in conjunction with LIMRA International.
Revolutionary Recruitment Website Launches To PublicHeadhuntme.co.uk launches to the public this week, providing a revolutionary recruitment service for both employers and job hunters.
More Michigan Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 93.5 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Michigan survey of 220 employers. Voluntary turnover is at 7.7 percent for all industries in the state, while total turnover is 12.7 percent.
Mercer Investment Consulting expands Americas manager research teamMercer Investment Consulting has expanded its Americas manager research team, adding three senior researchers, Andrew Toczycki as head of alternatives, Jonathan Miles, who will conduct hedge fund research, and Bryon J. Willy, who will focus on fixed-income strategy research.
Ohio Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health Insurance Both organizations and employees in Ohio are facing high costs for health insurance.
Nexient Learning and Tata Interactive Systems Partner to Bring the Power of Business to CanadaTata Interactive Systems’ TOPSIM business simulation courses help organizations take business performance to the next level
More Indiana Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.2 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the newly-released results from the Compensation Data 2007 - Indiana survey of 450 employers.
Human Capital Institute Announces Insala to Sponsor "Next Generation Leadership Development" "Leadership development is a critical component of organization success," said Phillip C. Roark, President/CEO of Insala.
James Clark Joins Buck Consultants as Director James Clark has joined Buck Consultants as Director in its Secaucus, NJ office.
21st Century Staffing Gives Website a Facelift21st Century Staffing announced today the re-launch of its www.21staffing.com website. Based in Conshohocken, 21st Century Staffing, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kopos & Baker, Inc. recently listed as the number one recruiting firm in the Philadelphia region by the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Adversity Expert Christopher Novak Shares Keynote in FloridaPopular author and motivational speaker, Christopher Novak, brought his Conquering Adversity keynote to the Florida Hospital Association Conference in Naples recently. It was the fourth speaking engagement in as many weeks for the Syracuse-based expert whose six strategies on overcoming adversity, change and challenge offer a unique blend of personal inspiration and professional development.
HRMS Solutions Announces the Release of Abra SQL Connect for Deltek Vision® HRMS Solutions, Inc, a national provider of http://www.hrmssolutions.com/ [Human Resources Software] and total workforce management solutions announces the availability of Abra SQL Connect for Deltek Vision®.
PeopleFilter President Shares Insights into Hospitality Industry Hiring Building a Candidate Pipeline Using Latest Technologies Can Accelerate Time-to-Hire and Improve Candidate Quality
Chubb Manager Receives Outstanding Asian American in Business Award The Asian American Business Development Center (AABDC) honored Kenneth Chung, a vice president with the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, for his contributions as an Asian American business professional.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Increases in MissouriIn past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions.
Martin Schmidt has joined Buck Consultants as Director in its Chicago office. Schmidt joins Buck from MAS Advisors. His expertise includes defined contribution plan design, vendor selection and management, plan implementation and administration, M&A issues, and product development. In addition to 401(k) plans, Martin has consulted in the 403(b) and 457 plan markets.
Cost of Co-Pays for Formulary and Generic Drugs Increases in GeorgiaAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a summer vacation.
Harcourt Assessment Introduces the Harcourt Workplace Personality InventoryNew solution assesses 16 key work styles and work-related personality traits.
AGILITY HR Launch's HRXpertA proprietary assessment tool helping businesses improve compliance and avoid employment litigation
More Organizations Search for Employees in 2007The competition for top performers is heating up as 96.1 percent of organizations are actively recruiting, according to the preliminary results from the Compensation Data 2007 survey.
The RightThing to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's Recruitment Process Management TrackThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and The RightThing, an end-to-end provider of recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), announced today that The RightThing will sponsor HCI's Recruitment Process Management education and research track, 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.
NAS Recruitment Communications a Multi-Category Winner in 2007 APEX AwardsNAS Recruitment Communications announced today it has been named a winner of five Awards of Excellence in APEX 2007, a national competition recognizing excellence in the work of professional communicators.
AIRS Increases Power of its SourcePoint Recruitment Technology Solution AIRS Increases Power of its SourcePoint Recruitment Technology Solution with New Job Board Integrations
Job.com Ranks as Top Gaining Property on Entire InternetcomScore Media Metrix's monthly analysis, reveals fast growing, Job.com to be a top gaining Internet property in the month of June.
Interaction Associates Heads Team of Business Leaders Bringing Facilitative Leadership TrainingCompany brings its renowned leadership development and collaboration expertise to gathering of emerging world leaders at Bali Institute's Global Forum.
AIRS Increases Reach of its SourcePoint Recruitment Technology Solution AIRS Increases Reach of its SourcePoint Recruitment Technology Solution with New Job Board Integrations
Sendouts and TalentHook Partner to Help Recruiters Find and Manage Top Candidates Quickly & EasilyUse TalentHook to easily search hundreds of online resume sources & export the right candidate resumes into Sendouts Pro in seconds.
Agreement Provides Services for 15,000 Pension Plan MembersExcellerateHRO Signs Contract Extension with TOTAL in the UK for Benefits Administration Outsourcing
CyberShift and Vaultus Announce Commercial Availability of Necho Expense BlackBerry EditionFirst Enterprise Expense Management Solution Available for the BlackBerry Platform
When Job-Hunting, The Pen Can Be Mightier Than the Computer!E-mail, PDAs, and text messaging make personalized letters a rare find, but they are a great way to get noticed when looking for a job says on-line recruiter WallStJobs.com
Skills Across the Board Expected of Generation Y HR Professionals Entering WorkforceCompetency in six key areas throughout career critical to success.
Poor Employee Health Costlier Than Employers ThinkLarge multi-employer study shows that the full costs of poor health dwarf those of direct medical spending alone; musculoskeletal problems, depression, fatigue and other workplace health conditions are significant contributors
HireAbility Enters into a Joint Venture with TFI ResourcesHireAbility, a leader in integrated recruiting software and services, announced its partnership agreement with TFI Resources, a provider of payroll processing, payroll funding and employer of record services to the staffing industry. Under this agreement, members of HireAbility’s Recruiter Network will utilize TFI Resources as a preferred vendor for funding and back office services. In addition, the companies have agreed to joint marketing and promotional efforts.
HRMS Solutions Announces the Release of Abra SQL Connect for Deltek Vision®HRMS Solutions, Inc, a national provider of Human Resources Software and total workforce management solutions announces the availability of Abra SQL Connect for Deltek Vision®.
NCOA and HealthSpring Expand Ability to Connect Seniors With BenefitsThe National Council on Aging (NCOA) continues to find innovative ways to help more seniors find benefits programs they may be missing.
eQuest Releases New eCommerce Job Posting Solution Designed for Small and Medium Sized Businesses eQuest Advantage™ Connects Companies Directly to Major Job Boards Via Realtime Credit Card System
PeopleFilter Technology Names Debra Lynn as Manager, Marketing and CommunicationsSeasoned Recruitment Executive to Drive Marketing and Branding Initiatives for Rapidly Growing Applicant Tracking System Provider
Career Experts Says Interview Style May be to Blame for BlundersThe interview is the most important 60 minutes of the job search. Yet it takes only seconds to botch a first impression. In his recently released assessment, John Liptak helps job seekers discover how their interview style may be keeping them from winning job offers.
HR XCEL Names Janet LeClair as PresidentFormer Wachovia HR leader replaces founder, who steps down as president of Charlotte-based HRO firm.
WorldatWork Presents Total Rewards Europe 2007WorldatWork, an international association of human resource professionals focused on attracting, motivating and retaining employees, is scheduled to present Total Rewards Europe 2007 at the Conrad Hotel, Brussels (Belgium) on 4-5 October 2007.
Career Experts Says Interview Style May be to Blame for BlundersThe interview is the most important 60 minutes of the job search. Yet it takes only seconds to botch a first impression. In his recently released assessment, John Liptak helps job seekers discover how their interview style may be keeping them from winning job offers.
When Job-Hunting, The Pen Can be Mightier Than the ComputerE-mail, PDAs, and text messaging make personalized letters a rare find, but they are a great way to get noticed when looking for a job says on-line recruiter WallStJobs.com.
Hersha Hospitality Management Selects ERC to Collect Guest Experience FeedbackOnline Guest Satisfaction Surveys Implemented at Hersha Upscale Boutique Hotels
Synergy Software Technologies and the National Council on Aging Integrate SAMS and BenefitsCheckUpSynergy Software Technologies and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) have announced the integration of SAMS and BenefitsCheckUp.
Convergys Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results and Updates GuidanceConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today its financial results for the second quarter of 2007.
Research from the Kenexa Research Institute Examines Men and Women’s Views of Work/Life BalanceKenexa Research Institute Finds That When It Comes To Work/Life Balance, Men and Women Are Not Created Equal
Businesses Benefit When Networking Is a Core CompetencyWhat you don't know about networking may hurt you. . . Lynne Waymon shares the benefits of networking and how it let's you see the big picture.
Uncovering The Leadership Potential of Black Women in America Survey Finds Low Numbers of Black Professional Women in Leadership Roles in U.S. Companies Affects Engagement and Retention.
CEOs Reveal Their Success Secret What works, what doesn't. . . Robin Ryan shares tips from the CEOs from her book 'Soaring on Your Strengths'.
The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips Organizations aren't using the daily news in the search for employees. The Conference Board shares the latest stats.
Sendouts, has proudly partnered with TalentHook to enable their mutual recruiting clienteleFrom within TalentHook, an online resume searching tool, shared users of Sendouts Pro and TalentHook can instantly search hundreds of online resume banks; in addition to the millions of passive resumes posted on the Internet to find qualified candidates for a job opening.
Former Wachovia HR Leader Replaces Founder, Who Steps Down as President of Charlotte-Based HRO FirmBarbara Sheridan co-founded HR XCEL, a Charlotte-based provider of Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) services, in 1998. After nine years of leading the company she grew into a multi-million dollar business, Sheridan now steps down as President, moving into an advisory position on the Board of Directors.
Negative Effects of Minimum Wage Hikes Fall Disproportionately on the Low-SkilledNew Survey: Majority of Labor Economists Believe Minimum Wage Hikes Cause Unemployment
HR XCEL Names Janet LeClair as PresidentFormer Wachovia HR Leader Replaces Founder, Who Steps Down as President of Charlotte-Based HRO Firm
Recruitment Enhancement Services Announces Market Research Survey on Recruitment Process OutsourcingRecruitment solutions provider surveying for further understanding of common myths and misunderstandings related to recruitment process outsourcing.
Al Phelps has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as Principal. Phelps joins Buck from Mercer Human Resources Consulting, where he had served in its Chicago and Mexico City offices. His expertise includes global benefits plan design, valuations, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance issues.
Kress Employment Screening Launches Market Research SurveyKress Employment Screening, a licensed investigations company that provides employers with background checks, today announced that it is in the midst of a market research survey to study companies' background screening practices. Participate in the "2007 Background Screening Trends" survey now.
One of the Nation's Largest Construction Management Firms Builds New Strategic HR Management SystemWith 70 Locations, 1,700 Employees and More than $1.3 Billion in Revenue, Barton Malow Implements NuView's HRMS to Help Manage Its Most Important Corporate Asset; Its People
Globalization Expert to Lead First of XMei International’s U.S.-China Business WorkshopsOctober 18 San Francisco workshop to focus on overcoming differences
60-Plus—Still Ambitious and WorkingManagement expert and author Bill Byham says organizations don’t have to watch their most seasoned workers walk out the door—many want to remain in their jobs.
PreVisor Announces InterView 2.0: Online Guide Creation and IntegrationNew product release rounds out assessment leader's employee selection technology.
Live Webinar Discusses Optimizing Portfolios for Insurable and Uninsurable RiskLive webinar for senior investment partners of private equity, venture capital, and institutional managers entitled "Risk Management's Role in Improving Portfolio Performance" discusses optimizing portfolios for insurable and uninsurable risk.
The Online Recruitment Conference and Expo 2007The Online Recruitment Conference to be held on 18/19th September 2007 in San Francisco for HR and recruiters to meet and discuss the challenges, opportunities and future of recruiting online.
Pension Plan Freezes Slowing, Watson Wyatt Finds Most Firms Committed to Keeping PlansThe rate of pension plan freezes among FORTUNE
1000 firms has slowed, and the majority of companies with defined benefit
plans are committed to keeping them. These are the findings of two new
studies by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
SeniorCareMarketer.com to Benefit Companies That Market to Older AmericansMarketing tool to debut in early 2008; offers senior care marketers the ability to generate publicity, website traffic, sales leads and improved search engine rankings
NASCO Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS Suite National claims solution company deploys GeoExpress? LMS platform delivered Software as a Service.
PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTERNATIONAL Promotes Klaus J. SChuler to Senior Vice PresidentPersonnel Decisions International (PDI) today announced the promotion of Klaus J. Schuler to senior vice president of the company’s European, Middle East, and African (EMEA) region.
Walgreens Becomes First National Retailer to Podcast Their Jobs, Using New Jobcast ServiceJobs in Pods, the web's first ever audio jobcast service, announced today that national retailer Walgreens has begun a new recruitment campaign which highlights the different career paths at America's fastest-growing retail pharmacy.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Continues to Increase in Minnesota and WisconsinIn 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 – Minnesota/Wisconsin results have revealed prescription co-pay costs have increased since 2006 for non-formulary drugs.
ERE Media, Inc., will host the next installment of its new webinar seriesThe webinar, led by screening and assessment industry expert Dr. Charles Handler from Rocket-Hire, will cover some of the tools that are used by today's leading organizations and also will define the difference between Screening and Assessment.
CyberShift and Rearden Commerce Announce PartnershipMarket Leaders Join Forces to Deliver Single Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Open Expense and Travel & Entertainment Management Solution for Mid-Sized to Large Enterprises
Teens are Not Prepared to Work, says Teens4Hire.orgTeens are Not Prepared to Work, says Teens4Hire.org; It's the Impetus for Their New Job Readiness and Certification Program 'Ready for the Workplace'
Teen employment numbers are dwindling because teens are not prepared to compete with older adults and immigrants for jobs. Teens4Hire.org launches a new program to ease employer reluctance in hiring teens and helps self motivated teens compete, land jobs and succeed in the workplace.
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in Kentucky and TennesseeThe newly released Compensation Data – Kentucky/Tennessee annual survey of 444 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.41 percent for 2007 and are projected to be 3.42 percent in 2008.
AC Lion's Retained Search for Online MediaAC Lion, New York's leading search firm for the online media and marketing space, launches a retained search division. With the explosive growth in this 20 billion dollar a year industry, today's executive talent acquisition in the evolving advertising world is at a peak. Under the leadership of Dan Goldsmith, Managing Director, AC Lion's Executive Search Division will focus primarily on retained searches for "C" level officers of interactive media related organizations, such as publishers, advertisers, marketing companies, and emerging technology. With the explosive growth of, and convergence in, today's media and advertising world, AC Lion's ten year track record and broad network help its clients maintain their competitive edge.
Develop Good Co-worker Relations Good co-worker relationships are important to survival in a workplace. Marcia Eager, Solutions EAP, shares some tips to help develop good co-worker relations in the workplace.