Companies to Deliver Unrivaled Combination of Online and Print Recruitment Products for the Greater Milwaukee Market
MetLife: Employee Benefits Benchmarking Report
MetLife's at-a-glance data snapshots assists in aligning benefits strategies with objectives.
Truth To Tell: Performance Feedback and ROI
Whose role is it to report to employees on their performances? Scott Anderson of OI Partners says it's the leader's job.
Seaside Coaching
When you are at a transition point in your life, do you seek the familiar of your current surroundings, or would it be useful for you to reach out to tap resources and experiences from your own past as well? Lucille Maddalena takes a look on the horizon and shares her thoughts on the effectiveness of coaching.
Want To Motivate Employees? Expert Gives 3 Tips for Uncovering What Really
One of the top challenges in any business is helping frontline employees to get and stay motivated as they build customer relationships, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty, according to workplace happiness and customer care expert JoAnna Brandi. Brandi offers managers three tips for successfully dealing with this common pain point in business.
Kronos® Announces Availability of Workforce Central® 6
Kronos® Incorporated today announced the general availability of version 6 of the Workforce Central® suite.
Recruiting Firm Shares Not-so-obvious Questions to Avoid While Interviewing a Job Applicant
Employers should not make the mistake of asking applicants potentially illegal questions in a job interview - recruiting firms shares top areas to avoid.
Conquering Adversity Author to Speak at SHRM National Conference
Author and International Speaker, Christopher Novak, will present "Conquering Adversity" at the 2007 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) National Conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, June 26th. Based on his book by the same title, "Conquering Adversity" has inspired thousands with its true-life story and practical strategies to discover the hero inside each of us. Novak's mega-session is expected to draw more than 1,000 human resource professionals.
Arbita Partners with America's Job Exchange
Arbita, the leading provider of global job advertising distribution solutions, is pleased to announce a job posting and media solutions relationship with America's Job Exchange (AJE), a successor to America's Job Bank (AJB).
Igniting the Creative Spark at Cirque du Soleil
For those of you who've wanted to run away and join the circus, Arupa Tesolin investigates why the big top may be just the creative transformation you need.
What To Do When the FMLA Lights Come Up
You've successfully worked through filing the FMLA act. . . but what happens when the person on leave wants to come back? M. Lee Smith Publishers helps you work through the various stages of leaving.
Manpower Employment Outlook Survey
There may be a hot summer ahead for the U.S. for 2007, but a Manpower Employment Outlook Survey says hiring will remain cool.
Hire Happy Employees
Hiring happy, optimistic job applicants can increase your company’s productivity and lower turnover, says Michael Mercer, Ph.D.
Three Steps to Effective Meetings
Andy Atkins, Director of Client Services for Interaction Associates, Inc., explains why meetings don't necessarily make us dumber. He shares how to structure productive meetings that generate real solutions.
Do the New Proxies Make the Grade?
New Pearl Meyer & Partners survey finds firms rate their own disclosures more highly, but found new rules painful.
FEDEX AND OCI TO PRESENT ABSENCE MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY AT NATIONAL DISABILITY CONFERENCE
FedEx and OCI are partnering to present an up-close look into the design of FedEx’s absence management program at the 12th Annual International Conference on Absence and Disability, July 15-18 in Boston, Mass.
PreVisor Opens Sales and Support Office in the United Kingdom
Assessment firm strengthens presence in global markets.
PreVisor Opens Sales and Support Office in the United Kingdom
Employers May Google for Job Candidates’ Dirty LaundryFanny tattoo photos, a wet T-shirt contest video, detailed accounts of a crazy party and other dirty laundry may be the stuff of friendly entertainment on social media sites such as MySpace, Facebook and YouTube.
Perago Manages Mobile Learning With SumTotal's "ResultsOnDemand"
Durham,N.C.-based Perago Learning Solutions, Inc. has selected SumTotal(R)Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learningmanagement solutions, to deliver sales education via mobile devices toPerago's partners and staff. To accomplish this, Perago has tappedResultsOnDemand(TM), which is SumTotal's software-as-a-service (SaaS)model for analyzing performance and delivering learning.
"Sweet" Success in Hershey -- Enwisen's AnswerSource Knowledge Center Goes Live in Just Three Months
AnswerSource provides foundation for My PATH (Personal Access to Hershey) Portal -- goal to affect a cultural shift in way Hershey Entertainment & Resorts communicates to workforce.
WorldatWork Guides HR Professionals through Modern Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards
HR is changing fast with the birth of new industries and emerging markets, mergers and acquisitions, downsizing, globalization, multi-generational workforces, corporate restructuring, and technological advances. Today, a modern approach is necessary to reshape and reward workforces. John Wiley & Sons has published a book authored by WorldatWork titled "The WorldatWork Handbook of Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards," a comprehensive tool for recruiting, rewarding and retaining talent in the 21st century.
Talent Technology Corporation, announced the latest release of its Resume Mirror- Extraction product
This new version delivers on the company’s strategy of continuous product improvement to ensure its customers benefit from the most advanced and comprehensive resume extraction technology available in the industry.
FedEx and OCI to Present Absense Management Case Study at National Disability Conference
FedEx and long-time data integration partner OCI will co-present a detailed look at FedEx's absence management program at the 12th Annual International Conference on Absence and Disability. The session is aimed at helping large employers control the growing cost of employee absence.
Decision Toolbox Introduces DT Inner Circle to Find 'I'm Not Looking' Job Candidate
Imagine that whenever you have an open position, you have the opportunity to select from a pool of candidates who were nominated by your peers as the cream of the crop. DT Inner Circle, currently only available to Decision Toolbox clients, represents a revolutionary new way to access this elite tier of candidates. Inner Circle is an exclusive network of professionals where each member was nominated by one of Decision Toolbox's 2,000 plus clients.
Federal Minimum Wage to increase to $5.85 as of July 24, 2007
President Bush signed an Iraq funding bill that included the first federal minimum wage increase in nearly ten years.
dominKnow Addresses Labor Shortage in Alberta's Oil Patch
G0-EXPO 2007 talk by dominKnow VP Chris Van Wingerden describes how e-learning system replaced "crude learning" at major oil sands upgrader facility
SnagAJob.com reaches major milestone
Hourly job seeker registrations top 7 million
Kenexa Promotes Kyle Lundby to Lead Consultant, Asia Pacific Region
Kenexa Builds Upon Commitment to Local Customer Service throughout this Growing Market
Peopleclick and Human Capital Institute Offer "Creating a Talent Pipeline" Education Track
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, today announced the launch of the Talent Pipeline education and research track. The Talent Pipeline track will launch with its first free webcast on Tuesday, June 19 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET.
Monster Survey Finds More Fathers Seek Success in Both the Office and at Home
Research shows more Dads taking advantage of Paternity Leave Benefits: 68 percent of working Dads would consider being a Stay-at-Home Parent if money were no object.
Federal Tax Credit Program Extended: Will Benefit Employers Through 2011
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program has been extended by Congress.
Financial Concerns Continue to Weigh on U.S. Workers
Hudson Employment Index Edges Down 0.6 Points in May.
Turn Your Hobby into a New Career
Finding a great career may not be a difficult search. How do you turn your beloved hobby into your bread and butter? Robin Ryan has some suggestions.
How to Avoid Hiring Deficient Employees: Sticky Problems & Great Hiring Solutions
How do you make sure the employees you are hiring posses key work-related talents? Pre-employment tests, bio-data, and interviews says Dr. Michael Mercer.
Considerations for Implementing a Major Layoff
Major layoffs present any organization with the enormous challenge of managing a complex, companywide event, says Jeff Trautman, Vice President/General Manager of OI Partners-The Brighton Group.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Management Style
Joan Lloyd takes a look at the various styles of management.
A Conflict Analysis of Why
Ever wonder why? Why the question why may not be the best question during mediations? Deborah Sword shares why.
7 Myths about Employee Surveys
Old wives tales and myths circulate every aspect of life, including Employee Surveys. David Youssefnia has more.
Employee Performance Evaluation - The Easy and Effective Way
Employee Performance Evaluation can be quite stressful. Regina Maniam has some suggestions to keep the process organized and more effective.
Extreme Bonding: Survey Reveals Unusual Team-Building Activities
How creative are your team events? Do you have the annual picnic and sporting event? Have you ever tried sky diving? The Creative Group shares some rather unusual team building activities the found during a recent survey.
Ask the Coach - Issue 38: Remote Leadership?
Working remotely is not uncommon in today’s business world. Executive Coach, Jill Weaver, offers coaching advice for remote leaders to increase their effectiveness in this challenging role.
Management In Real Life: Automated Employees
Scripted responses and tight regulations. . . they are what managers do to automate their frontline employees. So, how do you break the trend? Kevin Herring explains.
E-Learning: Now More than Ever, an Essential Workplace Training Tool
The e-Learning trend continues. . . it's convenient, cost-effective, and as Greg Kearsley adds, employees appreciate it.
The Ins and Outs of the Interview
Does age really matter in the workplace? M. Lee Smith Publishers has followed a case of age discrimination and they share some advice for employers.
Employee Turnover – What is Poor Employee Retention Costing You?
The era of the lifelong employee is over. As such companies are experiencing an alarming increase of employee turnover. This constant churn could be costing you company millions. One need not sit idly by and accept these losses as a cost of doing business! Rainmaker Group has more.
How to Align Employee Performance with Business Strategy
Fine tuning a business strategy is an important task for every executive team. Most cross their t's and dot their i's but many are still missing a vital step. Read more from Veritude.
Common Resume Mistakes Can Hurt Your Chance Of Landing That Dream Job
They are the mistakes you make before you even walk in for the interview. The Salveson Stetson Group shares some common resume mistakes that could hurt your chances at landing a dream job.
Seven Secrets of Successful HR Leaders Who Speak Well
It's not what you say, but how you say it. Suzanne Bates explained.
Using PTO Programs to Improve the Health of the Organization
It's your time, you've earned it. Now what are you going to do with the PTO? Companies are finding that this benefit for employees is a big benefit for them. Steve Cyboran has more.
Where do I go for… Part III
The third in a series on places to go for assistance in the workplace.
Best Practices for Healthcare
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are a strong trend in the healthcare industry. The IT department is vitally important in consolidating the healthcare environment during an M&A event. IT decision makers must be prepared to deal with both the threats and opportunities.
Managing Your Carbon Footprint…Why, When & How
The carbon question poses new strategic, managerial, and process challenges for companies, according to a study by The Conference Board, the global business research and membership organization.
Women's Role Expanding in Korean Workforce
There is a change on the labour front in Korea. One that is seeing women leave the home to join the workforce. Pacific Bridge shares the details.
Management In Real Life: Not Just Talk
The better leaders are those who are not just talk. Kevin Herring shares his thoughts.
Middle Management a Roadblock to Diversity Initiatives
Middle management buy-in is essential to the success of any diversity initiative, according to a report from The Conference Board.
Resiliency in the Wake of the Virginia Tech Massacre
Author John L. Schinnerer reflects on the Virginia Tech Massacre.
Federal Minimum Wage Increase July 2007
Paul Conderino of Seton Identification Products explains the impending wage increase.
eQuest Releases Enhanced Customer Support Services System
Facilitates Domestic and International Customer Base with Online Ticketing System, Complete Knowledge Base and Real Time Article Retrieval
Management In Real Life: Social Systems
Social systems mapping can provide helpful insights into how things really are versus how they seem to be with regard to how people work together in communications, interactions, accountabilities, and interdependencies, says Kevin Herring.
Being All That We Can See
Some people don't try to do what's right, they try to guess what other people think is right, says Jim Clemmer. Jim shares an excerpt from his book, 'Growing the Distance: Timeless Principles for Personal, Career, and Family Success'.
Are You Really Engaging Your Employees?
A Root Learning Case Study takes a look at CUNA Mutual Group and their methods to engage employees in change.
The Impact of the Aging Workforce on Public Sector Organizations and Mission
There have been many discussions over the last few years about the impending exodus of baby boomer employees. Some believe it will have a devastating effect it will have on organizations. Others believe the speculation is an exaggeration. Glenn Davidson, Stan Lepeak & Elizabeth Newman take a look at the impact of the aging workforce on the public sector organizations in this study.
Enterprise Incentive Management (EIM)
Is Enterprise Incentive Management (EIM) an effective tool to align employee behavior with strategic corporate goals? Are the promises of managing incentive pay beyond the sales force just so much hype? Join us. |
Talent Technology’s HireDesk Solution Sets New Industry Benchmark
Newest release includes industry leading reporting capability and advanced recruiter productivity tools
Kronos® Extends Market Leadership into Europe with Acquisition of Captor
Marks significant milestone in execution of Kronos' global expansion strategy
Career Advice from LearningAndLife.com: Capitalize on Current Hiring Boom
JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has released the Health Care HR Best Practice Brief: Exit Interview Surveys(EIS), detailing the strategy and benefit behind exit interview surveys in the health care field, written by Senior Partner Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE.
Accor North America Wins 2007 Celebration of Diversity Award for Workplace of the Year in Dallas
Accor North America was honored on June 7th with the 2007 Celebration of Diversity Award for "Workplace of the Year" in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
SonicRecruit’s New Advanced Candidate Search Suite Addresses Major Recruiting Problem
According to Kevin Martin, Research Director, Human Capital Management at Aberdeen Group, "the top challenge that companies face when it comes to employees is "finding the right talent when needed." SonicRecruit’s new conceptual, proximity and inflectional suite of search tools help mine these vast talent pools to uncover instant candidates.
CalChamber Helps Employers Prevent Heat Illness
New CalChamber Preventing Heat Illness mini-book contains CalOSHA-mandated training information in English and Spanish.
Understanding Your Ethics and Code of Conduct Training Requirements
What is a code of conduct? What is the central role of the human resource department? How is the code of conduct training created? The answers to these questions and more in this text version of Scott Schneider's Understanding Your Ethics and Code of Conduct Training Requirements presentation.
JWT Employment Communications Releases "Health Care HR Best Practice Brief -- Exit Interview Surveys
JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has released the Health Care HR Best Practice Brief: Exit Interview Surveys(EIS), detailing the strategy and benefit behind exit interview surveys in the health care field, written by Senior Partner Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE.
Peopleclick and Human Capital Institute Offer "Creating a Talent Pipeline" Education Track
June 13, 2007 - The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, today announced the launch of the Talent Pipeline education and research track. The Talent Pipeline track will launch with its first free webcast on Tuesday, June 19 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. ET.
National Resume Writers' Association Seeks 2008 Conference Speaker Proposal Submissions
Unique opportunity for professional speakers to present resume writing, business, and career-related topics to more than 100 attendees and gain exposure to 400+ members. Deadline for submissions is June 30, 2007.
OptimalResume.com Introduces Career Services Suite 2007
OptimalResume.com, a leading provider of online services to the higher education marketplace releases Career Services Suite 2007. This includes six product modules and Corporate-Connect, the next generation of online job board.
JWT Employment Communications Releases "Health Care HR Best Practice Brief -- Exit Interview Surveys
JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s largest recruitment marketing and internal communications companies, has released the Health Care HR Best Practice Brief: Exit Interview Surveys(EIS), detailing the strategy and benefit behind exit interview surveys in the health care field, written by Senior Partner Beth A. Brooks, PhD, RN, FACHE.
Watson Wyatt to Acquire WisdomNet, Talent Management Software and Consulting Firm
Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, announced today its intention to acquire WisdomNet, a Denver-based talent management solution and consulting firm.
PeopleFilter and Goldberg Kohn to Present Educational Webcast
Designed to Help HR Professionals in the Hospitality Sector Accelerate their Hiring Practices and Processes
MyHealthCoach.com’s Proprietary Behavior Change Model Makes a Real Difference in Health Coaching
Choosing an effective health coaching option doesn’t need to be a guessing game for employers.
The CEO Partner Series: Two Shocking Facts
Just how important is employee engagement when it comes to ensuring business success? James Mittler explores.
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Selects Dresner Corporate Services for Investor Relations
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (AMEX: UVE), a vertically integrated insurance holding company, has selected Dresner Corporate Services, Inc., a strategic communications agency, to provide it with investor relations counsel.
Jobfox, with Innovative Job-Fit Intelligence, Named Finalist for The 2007 American Business Awards
Jobfox, the only online job marketplace with proprietary job-fit intelligence, has been named a Finalist for The 2007 American Business Awards. Jobfox, founded by the creator of CareerBuilder, is being recognized for turning the traditional job board model upside down.
Empowering the Community through Economic Diversity!
On Wednesday, June 13, 2007 a special Community Empowerment… with Lillian McMorris will air at 10:00 am on VegasTV / KTUD Cable 14 / Channel 25 and feature interviews with prominent members of the Asian, Latin and Urban Chambers of Commerce and special guests including State of Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons.
Launch of Emissions Online E-Resource
www.energyandemissions.com Coracle Online Ltd and energy market expert and author Tom James launch online E-learning and E-Resource for the Global Energy and Emissions markets. Renowned energy market expert and author, Tom James and Coracle Online Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of their online E-learning and E-Resource for the Global Energy and Emissions markets.
Kenexa Helps Companies Develop and Monitor Compliance-Ready Cultures
Proven Suite of Services from Talent Solutions Provider Helps Organizations Monitor, Evaluate and Drive Governance
Kronos(R) Unveils Mobile Solution to Address Unique Labor Management Requirements
New mobile offering extends reach of Kronos webTA(TM) to tackle complexities of managing mobile, multi-sector workforce
Talent Technology Launches New talenttech.com Website
New website offers detailed product information and industry best practices for sourcing, recruiting and hiring.
Kronos(R) Unveils Mobile Solution to Address Unique Labor Management Requirements
New mobile offering extends reach of Kronos webTA(TM) to tackle complexities of managing mobile, multi-sector workforce
ECHOSIGN ANNOUNCES NEW WEB-BASED SERVICE ALLOWING INSTANT ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES
EchoSign (www.echosign.com), the leading web-based signature automation service, announced a new version of its web 2.0 solution that now enables organizations to post interactive Human Resources forms as a "widget" on any website or secure portal, without programming.
SM&A Announces Results of Annual Shareholders Meeting
Eight Directors Elected to the Board
Convergys Addresses Changes in the Public Sector as the Workforce Ages and Retires
A study sponsored by Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in customer care, human resources, and billing services, has discovered that the delivery of quality service by the public sector could suffer as "baby boomers" retire and competition for labor from the private sector intensifies over the next three to five years.
Cytiva Announces New Advanced Candidate Search Suite For SonicRecruit
Conceptual, Inflectional and Proximity Searching Added to SonicRecruit’s Already Powerful Candidate Search Functionality.
Kronos® Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Hellman & Friedman
Kronos® Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) today announced that shareholders of the company voted to approve the merger agreement providing for the acquisition of Kronos by entities affiliated with Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VI, L.P., a private equity investment firm. Investing alongside Hellman & Friedman is JMI Equity, a private equity firm focused on the software and business services industries.
Corporate Mentoring Program Makes Scholarship Awards Available for Top Talent in Non-Profit Sector
In recognition of the talented businesswomen in the non-profit sector, MENTTIUM Corporation, on behalf of its Advisory Councils, is offering several full scholarship awards to the prestigious MENTTIUM 100® leadership development program.
Parity Reports IT Skills Shortage Set to Cost Businesses £Millions
Limited number of qualified contractors and badly managed recruitment life-cycles put pressure on project budgets.
Indiana Health Care Costs Increase in 2007
Sixty-six percent of Indiana companies had a health insurance premium increase, according to the Compensation Data 2007 - Indiana annual survey of 450 employers.
Newest release includes industry leading reporting capability and advanced recruiter productivity
Talent Technology Corporation, an award-winning provider of recruitment technology, today announced the latest release of its HireDesk Staffing and HireDesk Corporate edition products.
BearingPoint and Oracle Launch Solution to Streamline Employee “On-Boarding” and “Off-Boarding”
Solution to Help Increase Productivity, Reduce Cost and Drive ROI in Human Capital Management
WORKPLACE HR & SAFETY MAGAZINE HONORS
PLATEAU CUSTOMER AS FUTURE HR LEADER Dr. Linda Pfeifer, Informatica’s Director of Global Learning and Performance Recognized for Significant Contributions to the Field of Human Resources.
“Sweet” Success in Hershey – Enwisen’s AnswerSource Knowledge Center Goes Live in Just Three Months
AnswerSource provides foundation for My PATH (Personal Access to Hershey) Portal – goal to affect a cultural shift in way Hershey Entertainment & Resorts communicates to workforce
METRICS ONLINE(TM) SURVEY RESULTS FOR 2006 HIGHLIGHT THE SHORTAGE OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
JWT Employment Communications, one of the world’s leading recruitment marketing and internal communications agencies, partnering with the National Association for Health Care Recruitment (NAHCR), has released the Metrics Online(TM) 2006 Year-End Report.