Are You Flunking Performance Evaluations 101?Performance evaluations are an important part of effective management and can be critical in defending against employment litigation, M. Lee Smith Publishers shares more information on how to ensure performance evaluations are making the grade.
Keeping Employees on the JobHow do you attract and retain the best and brightest in the workforce? That's a question facing so many organizations today, Tillie Hidalgo Lima, President and CEO, Best Upon Request, has some suggestions.
Leading A Business & Losing Some Weight: 6 Surprising SimilaritiesLosing weight and leading a business. . . what's the relationship, you ask? Kenny Moore explains.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) DiscriminationKathleen Bray shares an important note on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
How to Plan for Successful InsourcingInfrastructure services outsourcing is a popular choice, however will it continue? Info-Tech takes a look at considering bringing infrastructure back home.
Peter Marinilli, CEO of Target Consulting Group, LLC, discusses the delicate nature of downsizing CEO for Massachusetts Professional Sales Recruitment Firm Target Consulting Featured in National Sales Management Publication
Peter Marinilli, CEO of the Massachusetts professional sales recruitment firm Target Cosnulting Group, LLC, offers advice on dealing with downsizing in an article for Selling Power magazine and on his blog.
Recruiting Goes High-Tech in VietnamJob searching hits the net in Vietnam. Pacific Bridge shares the details.
Small Packages = Big Bucks: Making Merit Matter Equality will likely be the name of the compensation game for 2007, according to Sibson. Instead of individual performance affecting pay, everyone will see the same annual base pay increase.
Reforming Health Care in AmericaThere is a “Health Care Crisis” in America, says Michael Barton. What is the future of health care delivery in America and should Health Care be
“Nationalized”? Michael Barton answers these questions and more.
Verifications, Inc. Successfully Recertified to ISO 9001:2000 StandardExternal audit finds no major or minor non-conformances.
Global Job Board JobServe.com Expands to AsiaJobServe.com, the world's first Internet job board, announced its launch into the Asian market with the acquisition of specialist IT job board ThaiITJobs.com, which is the leading niche IT job board in Thailand.
U.S. Federal Minimum Wage IncreaseWorkers in the United States won't let you forget the minimum wage increased on July 24, 2007 to $5.85 an hour. . . the first in a decade and it's just the beginning. Paul Conderino has details.
SCI Companies Announce Presence in HawaiiThe interests of SCI Companies, one of the nation's largest privately held PEOs, are being developed in Hawaii by Kika Bukoski.
Penn State Announces New Human Resources, Employment Relations Online Master's DegreePenn State announces the launch a new online master's degree in human resources and employment relations (HRER). The growing challenges of hiring and retaining talented employees, managing complex benefit plans, and staying up-to-date with labor laws and employment relations trends are highlighted in this online master's degree. The HRER degree allows busy human resources professionals to stay employed while earning an education that can advance their careers. Students can begin taking courses in summer 2008 and will be able to choose a concentration that best meets their professional goals: benefits and compensation; employment and labor law; labor and collective bargaining; or staffing, training and development.
PlatformOne Transitions Major Pittsburgh Law Firm to its Comprehensive HRO ServicesPlatformOne today announced that another key client, Thorp Reed & Armstrong (TRA), has gone live with PlatformOne’s comprehensive HR outsourcing solutions for technology, services and support. The Pittsburgh Law Firm estimates that HRO services will save the Firm $100,000 annually and Two FTEs.
The Corporate Playbook, LLC Announces Launch of New Company Dedicated to College Athletes The Corporate Playbook, LLC is committed to assisting current and alumni student athletes in the preparation and pursuit of a fulfilling, lucrative career that truly matches their skills and talents.
SCI Companies announced that Kika Bukoski is developing the interests of the professional employer Known as the Employer of Choice, SCI is a “best-in-class” provider of human resources outsourcing specializing in payroll, human resources, benefits and workers’ compensation administration.
HR INDUSTRY LEADERS AND GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS TO CONVERGE IN BOSTON Analysts and Customers including Reuters, General Electric, Department of Labor and
Department of Homeland Security to Present Best Practices in Talent Management at Insights 2007
2007 Pay Increase Budgets Grow in Arkansas and OklahomaThe newly released Compensation Data – Arkansas/Oklahoma annual survey of 134 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.53 percent for 2007 and are projected to be 3.58 percent in 2008.
ACS and Buck Consultants Announce Integrated Absence Management ServicesAccording to estimates by Integrated Benefits Institute, costs for disabled employees average more than $40,000 per event for lost productivity and health care.
Cost of Co-Pays for Non-Formulary Drugs Continues to Increase in IllinoisIn past months, large retailers have made news with plans to reduce the cost of some generic prescriptions.
XMei International to Co-Sponsor China Talent Forum BreakfastFree half-day event led by professionals doing business in China.
The Sitkins Group and Zywave Announce Strategic PartnershipA strategic alliance between the sales consulting firm of Roger Sitkins and Zywave, Inc., an insurance technology leader, promises to deliver a cohesive agency training strategy to insurance brokers.
Harassment Training Regulations Finally Approved: Most Employers Unaware of Demanding RequirementsAB 1825 regulations are final
CollegeGrad.com Names Top 25 Cities for Entry Level Job SeekersTop 25 Cities Account For 20,000 Entry Level Positions for College Grads
WorkBlast Provides Expert Tips for Video Resume SuccessThe new realm of Video Resumes holds exciting possibilities for Job Seekers but can be fraught with self-defeating perils as well. WorkBlast, a Personal Marketing & Networking firm, offers a list of ten tips for success.
Missouri Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Sixty-seven percent of Missouri companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Missouri annual survey of 342 employers.
Michael Sternklar joins Mercer HR Services as Chief Operating Officer, Head of AmericasConducting Exit InterviewsTerminations are always difficult, but when handled properly you can avoid a host of potential problems, says Susan L. Maupin.
WorldatWork Survey: Pay Raises Projected to PlateauTighten your belts: employee pay raises will experience little change if any in 2008. The average salary budget increase for 2007 is 3.9 percent, an increase of 0.1% from last year, according to the 34th annual WorldatWork Salary Budget Survey (SBS).
Infohrm to Host Third Annual Human Capital Analytics ConferenceThe leader in Human Capital Analytics solutions brings together experts, business leaders, and delegates September 25-28, 2007 in Washington, DC.
Diagnostic Services of Manitoba Chooses QHR SoftwareQuadrant HR software will streamline HR, payroll and scheduling systems for Manitoba laboratory services provider. Diagnostic Services of Manitoba has selected QHR Software Inc. to streamline its human resources, payroll and staff scheduling, including the implementation of the self-service module called QHRnet.
New survey finds that 60% of working mothers prefer part-time.Orange County, California Recruitment Company Embraces Part-Time Working Mother Business Model
Driven Systems Grows Their Own Talent Pool with Performance, Talent and Learning ManagementAnnouncing new partnerships, people, services and location. Driven Systems are increasingly proving they are the leading independent experts within the learning, performance and talent management technology sector.
Online Career Counseling Available From Career Expert at Online-Education.netCareer counseling is a valuable resource for students and people seeking jobs or a career change, but not everyone has access to a career counselor. Online-Education.net features Candice Mancini as the new career coach in its "Ask the Career Coach" section. Mancini offers free online career advice and answers visitors' career questions.
Aspiria Corp. Announces Acquisition of LINK Employee Assistance Professionals Inc.Expansion Increases Opportunity for Greater Market Share in Rapidly Changing Industry by Creating a More Robust, Psychological Support System for Companies and their Employees.
Restaurants Achieve Benefits with Core UltiPro, Manager Self-Service, and UltiPro RecruitmentWith approximately 8,500 employees working in 144 company-owned
stores, Buffalo Wild Wings International had been using a service
bureau prior to UltiPro.
Indiana Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Indiana are facing high costs for health insurance.
30,000 Clients Using Newly Updated Software-as-a-Service Payroll Application ADP ENHANCES PAY EXPERT SOLUTION TO EMPOWER CLIENTS WITH GREATER CONTROL AND VISIBILITY INTO THEIR BUSINESSES
TALENT MANAGEMENT: BUSINESS BUZZWORD OR PERFORMANCE PANACEA? Study finds link between Talent Management and financial performance, but most companies have a long way to go.
Kelly Services to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's Global Talent Management TrackThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Kelly Services, a leading human resources solutions provider, announced today that Kelly will sponsor HCI's Global Talent 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.
Michigan Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees in Michigan are facing high costs for health insurance.
iCIMS' CEO Colin Day Awarded Ernst & Young's Prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year® AwardiCIMS, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, announced today that CEO Colin Day was awarded the 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award in the category of Information Technology Software.
Corporate Counseling Associates Helps The New York Times Company “Put a Face” on their EAPPersonal care, responsiveness of counselors boost staff utilization, ensure productivity for Times Company
New Study Shows Highly Educated, Certified, Business People Lead Total Rewards ProfessionsThe results are in, according to a recent WorldatWork survey, a combination of hard data and soft skills are required to succeed.
Calls To Employee Assistance Program on the Rise They're finding help when help is needed, according to a study on EAPs by Bensinger, DuPont & Associates.
Celebration is the Pause that RefreshesWe all strive for success, but do we ever stop to enjoy it? Jim Clemmer says part of success is in the savoring.
Minnesota and Wisconsin Health Care Costs Increase in 2007Seventy-eight percent of companies in Minnesota and Wisconsin had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 – Minnesota/Wisconsin annual survey of 143 employers.
Employers and Employees Share Rising Costs of Health InsuranceBoth organizations and employees are facing high costs for health insurance.
Missouri Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady in 2007The newly released Compensation Data – Missouri annual survey of 342 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.58 percent for 2007 and are projected to be 3.54 percent in 2008. These numbers have fluctuated over the last three years. In 2006, they were 3.46 percent and 3.5 percent in 2005.
Iowa and Nebraska Employees Pack Their Bags for a Summer VacationAs the weather heats up, many employees are packing their bags for a summer vacation.
New Book Identifies Hot Areas for HiringWith the job market constantly changing, it can be difficult for job seekers to know where the hottest opportunities for employment are. The newly released book Today's Hot Job Targets quickly tells readers which cities are sizzling with employment growth and offering the best job opportunities, based on the latest information from the Department of Labor.
Collaboration to Allow Employers to Access Consumer Incentives Management PlatformMajor Employer Coalition, Incentives and Technology Provider Announce Partnership to Encourage Healthy Employee Behavior
Attendees Describe IHRIM’s HRMStrategies 2007 Conference as High-EnergyHigh-Value: Demographics Reveal Large Increase in HR Professionals New to the Field
Despite Progress, Women of Color Struggle to Climb the Corporate LadderWomen of color make up 15 percent of the U.S. population, yet fill only 1.7 percent of all corporate officer roles in the Fortune 500 companies. In her newly released book, Double Outsiders, Jessica Faye Carter discusses the barriers keeping women of color from reaching the upper echelons of corporate America and offers guidelines to help them beat the odds and become powerhouse professionals.
Workplace Options Offers 24-Hour Call Center Services to EAP and Behavioral Healthcare CustomersWork-life provider now offers intake and referral service which incorporates crisis intervention, critical incident response and triage services for behavioral healthcare providers nationwide.
CyberShift to Demonstrate Expense Management Solutions CyberShift to Demonstrate Expense Management Solutions at Upcoming National Business Travel Association’s International Convention & Exposition
Convergys to Provide Starbucks with HR Services Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today a multi-year contract with Starbucks Coffee Company.
Dubai Most Congested City in the Middle East, SurveyProfessionals working in Dubai spend 2 hours per day commuting
Kenexa to Provide Employment Process Outsourcing to Quintiles Japan Global Talent Acquisition and Retention Solutions Leader Expands Existing Client Relationship
ACS Adds Learning BPO Industry Leader Ed Trolley as Vice President of Learning Outsourcing Services Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) today announced the appointment of Ed Trolley as Vice President of Learning Outsourcing Services. He will guide the company’s continued growth in the learning business process outsourcing (BPO) marketplace and manage the delivery of end-to-end, world-class outsourced talent development solutions.
Collaboration to Allow Employers to Access Consumer Incentives Management PlatformMajor Employer Coalition, Incentives and Technology Provider Announce Partnership to Encourage Healthy Employee Behavior
Personality tests for job candidates are an excellent defense against the risk of bad hiresPerformance Programs, Inc., a leading distributor of employee personality tests, announces that it can now help smaller businesses use the new Candidate Potential Report from Hogan Assessment Systems.
BERNARD HODES GROUP’S HEALTH CARE DIVISION STRENGTHENS WESTERN REGIONAL TEAMJudith Russell joins nationally renowned consulting team
Pharmaceutical Giant Eli Lilly Chooses CareerTours for Nationwide RecruitingOrganizations’ partnership will provide unique "audio tour" experience for career seekers
MicroTek Opens King of Prussia, PA training facility MicroTek, the leader in training facilities management and logistics, announces the opening of their 13th training facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The MicroTek King of Prussia training facility is located 19 miles from downtown Philadelphia, minutes from the King of Prussia Mall and adjacent to Valley Forge National Park.
Business Week Magazine Selects Fiserv in Top 100 IT Companies for 2007Technology improvements and shareholders’ return part of criteria
Business Week Magazine Selects Fiserv in Top 100 IT Companies for 2007Technology improvements and shareholders’ return part of criteria
Judith Russell joins nationally renowned consulting team BERNARD HODES GROUP’S HEALTH CARE DIVISION
STRENGTHENS WESTERN REGIONAL TEAM
iCIMS’ CEO Colin Day Awarded Ernst & Young’s Prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year® AwardiCIMS, a leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, announced today that CEO Colin Day was awarded the 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® award in the category of Information Technology Software.
PlantCML Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS SuiteLeader in mission-critical communications systems deploys GeoExpress™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service with 3-year e-learning contract.
Hudson Highland Group Pre-announces Second Quarter Results And Third Quarter OutlookQ2 Charge Expected; Adjusted EBITDA to Meet Guidance Range
LearnShare Welcomes Vasiliki Papalas as Director of Consulting DivisionAs demand for consulting grows, Director appointed for Depth of T&D Expertise: LearnShare, LLC, the consortium of Fortune 1000 companies organized to research, design, purchase, package and share best practices in training and development, today announced it has recently appointed Vasiliki Papalas as Director of the Consulting Division.
Ten Caregiver Tips to a Safe Home Environment for Aging Loved Ones Offered by ShirleyBOARD.comCaregivers who watch out for their loved ones from a distance can actually help prevent accidents by taking a few precautionary steps when they are visiting. Here are ten simple things you can do to make your loved one's home a safer place to live, compiled from ShirleyBOARD.com, an online community for people caring for aging loved ones.
GLOBAL WAR FOR TALENT KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR Aberdeen Group report, sponsored by First Advantage, provides strategic roadmap for recruiting and retaining top talent around the world
ShirleyBOARD.com Journal Feature Helps Caregivers Connect with Family Almost everyone knows someone older who needs a helping hand. And with the U.S. population aging and experiencing increasing numbers of age-related diseases like Alzheimer's, more people are becoming unofficial caregivers to elderly friends, relatives and neighbors. Fortunately, for the scores of remote caregivers who are in this difficult situation, there is a free new service called ShirleyBOARD.com. The web site enables caregivers to centrally store important information, keep a log of daily activities, and network with other caregivers. Caregivers decide who has access to certain information.
TalentDrive Transforms the Landscape of Online Recruiting TalentDrive Transforms the Landscape of Online Recruiting by Sourcing Resumes From Over 40,000 Web-Based Locations
New Resume Sourcing and Screening Provider Combines Advanced Technology Search Capabilities with Expert Eyes-On Screening.
Cytiva Opens New Offices in Petaluma, California -- Birthplace of Performance Management SoftwareTalent management software developer uses flexibility and virtual infrastructure to source talent.
Gloria Lesmeister Joins Buck Consultants as Houston Retirement Practice Leader Gloria Lesmeister has joined Buck Consultants as Principal and Houston Retirement Practice Leader.
Career development programs are on the rise, and many companies train from within.When it comes to career development, many companies have an “it takes a village” mindset.
Halogen Software Named One of 10 Software Companies to WatchNew study highlights Canadian software companies with market leadership and exceptional growth potential.
Human Capital Institute and Cornerstone OnDemand Announce AgreementThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a provider of integrated, on-demand talent management solutions and services, announced today that Cornerstone OnDemand will support HCI initiatives as a global underwriter, helping bring the latest human capital education, metrics, and tools to leading corporations.
Best of the Web Introduces Vertical Search for Human Resources SoftwareB2BSoftware.com's software portal promises to revolutionize the way corporate consumers shortlist HR software.
TPO, Inc. Appoints Jim Hemgen as Vice President of SalesCiting both substantial growth in the demand for their results-oriented approach to Human Resources (HR) consulting services and the need to continue to expand awareness of the company in the D.C. market, TPO, Inc.'s President Eve Framiñan today announced the appointment of Jim Hemgen as the company's first Vice President of Sales.
Decision Times Features Military Job Fair Success Tips from CivilianJobs.comGeorge Bernloehr, COO of CivilianJobs.com, quoted in article about military job fairs.
Clearpicture Teams Up With Hr.Com For Best Practices Webcast SeriesHR Professionals gain tools and insight into increasing engagement for improving business outcomes
Georgia Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady in 2007The newly released Compensation Data – Georgia annual survey of 173 companies found pay increase budgets are 3.64 percent for 2007 and are projected to decrease to 3.57 in 2008.
Bridging the Gap Between Executive Compensation Theory and PracticeThe rules for paying top executives in any organization are constantly in flux. The newest resource for newcomers and experienced human resource professionals is the WorldatWork publication Executive Compensation: An Introduction to Practice and Theory.
Axiom Consulting Partners Announces the Release of the Second in its Series of 'Winning Axioms'Axiom Consulting Partners has released the second in its series of Winning Axioms titled 'Attempting to be World Class at Everything Only Leads to Mediocrity.'
Voting for the Top 2007 General Job Boards Begins TodayJobBoardReviews.com, the online job board review site for all job sites, has announced today the start of the online voting for the 2007 General Job Board Awards.
Scotiabank’s Calgary Customer Contact Centre has achieved the prestigious Platinum level Joins Scotiabank’s Toronto Contact Centre in achieving Platinum designation
Ten Steps to Increase Job SatisfactionNew audio CD provides ten steps that employees can use to increase their own job satisfaction. CD offers a practical, employee-initiated approach which can help employees achieve a higher level of job satisfaction and assist employers with improved employee retention.
Human Capital Institute and CustomInsight Announce AgreementThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and CustomInsight, a company providing web-based survey software and services, announced today that CustomInsight will support HCI initiatives as a global underwriter, helping bring the latest human capital education, metrics, and tools to leading corporations.
Workplace Options Partners with EAP Expert to Provide New Enterprise Software SolutionWorkplace Options (WPO), the world's largest provider of work-life employee benefits, continues to broaden its services and capabilities for EAPs with the recent partnership with EAP Expert Inc.’ a leading provider of technology and professional service solutions to both internal and external EAPs around the world.
VELOCITY RESOURCE GROUP CELEBRATES SIX-YEAR ANNIVERSARYFirst-to-Market Company Leverages Speed and Accuracy for Online Active Candidate Sourcing
Ask the Coach - Issue 40: When the Coaching Door Closes? Executive Coach, Merry Marcus’ discusses the top 6 leadership challenges executives are working on with their coaches.
Manage Workplace Conflict …. Before it Manages YouWhat are the most difficult issues in the workplace? As many HR executives and they'll tell you co-worker conflict. Bensinger DuPont & Associates reflects.
The Learning SubmarineIn order to have a successfully planned and implemented global learning strategy is important to ensure value-on-investment, says Suvro Raychaudhuri, Wipro Limited
You’ll Gain More Credibility Through the Questions You Ask . . . Than the Stories You TellIf you want to attract new customers then you must been seen as credible and trustworthy, says Jeff Thull, Prime Resource Group.
Organization and Information Are the Keys to Long-Distance Adult CaregivingLifeCare Inc has some tips to help make long-distance caregiving more manageable.