HR Publisher BLR Makes Salary Info for 2,400 Jobs Available to Both Employers and Employees ... FreeBosses, are you overpaying your employees? Employees, are you getting less than you're worth? Now both groups can find the answers to these questions. And neither has to lay out a dime to do it.
With Newest Version of ToolBook, SumTotal Serves Up Smarter, Faster ContentASTD 2007 International Conference & Exposition
Convergys Executive Named to “Top 20 Most Influential Training Professionals” Convergys Executive Named to “Top 20 Most Influential Training Professionals” List by Training Industry, Inc.
CyberShift to Exhibit at Society for Human Resource Management’s Conference and Exposition CyberShift, a leading provider of global workforce management and expense management software and services
The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees LeaveThe United States is facing a shortage of seven million workers, according to the Department of Labor. It's important organizations become employers of choice in order to deal with the shortage. There are two questions that come to mind. . . how do you retain talent? Why do they leave? Stromberg Consulting weighs in.
HR Words of Advice with Joan Lloyd: Getting AlongA jealousy problem or is it attitude? Joan Lloyd has advice for a young female attorney starting out.
Workers Satisfied With Company's Social Responsibility Are More Engaged and PositiveEmployees who are satisfied with their company's commitment to social responsibility have positive views about their employer in several other key areas, a Sirota Intelligence Survey shows.
Growing Others into What They Could BeThe traditional view of management is getting work done through people, but strong leaders develop people through work. Jim Clemmer has more.
Your Customers, Their Amygdala and Sabre-Tooth Tigers.Delving into the minds of clients could make all the difference. Roland Hanekroot explains.
Managing People…What’s Personality Got to Do with It?The ultimate challenge of management: communicating what needs to be done so there’s comprehension, and assessing results to stay on course to meet the desired objectives. And that's no small feat in a hierarchical organization says Carol Ritberger.
Distance Learning is Big BusinessScattered workplaces have created a demand for distance learning. Nathan Greeno shares his views on the changes in learning.
Work Cell Phones and Cars: a Dangerous Mix?There's no federal law that prohibits responding to work-related cell phone calls when driving. Does that make it right?
Postsecondary Institutions: Multipoint Videoconferencing Boosts Staff CollaborationThe challenge of uniting a workplace for an important meeting is made easier by technology. Videoconferencing is helping scattered workplaces to collaborate. This report by Info-Tech.
Too Busy Being Efficient to be EffectiveIt's the magic question... How do you make your company more effective?
Talent Shortage? How to Win With What You’ve GotIf you are feeling the pinch of a lack or top talent for your industry, you are not alone. Take another look at your current talent, says Vince Thompson, author of Ignited, and learn to work with what you have.
Ten Moves Guaranteed to Alienate HRBuilding a strong workforce requires team work... between the HR department and the rest of the organization. How do you ensure that this doesn't happen? The authors of I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING share their views.
U.S. Companies Relying More on Time Vested Restricted Share PlansAccording to a new Hay Group Executive Compensation Study, the U.S. will move toward a European long-term incentive model in 3-5 years.
Where do I go for...Part 1If you think that EAP is all about counseling and emotional issues. . . think again. There's more than to it, says Rebecca Harris in the first of a four part series.
Agility HR launches HiRe-Xpert AUTOMATED Onboarding Solution Growing HR Trend Simplifies and Automates Data Collection,Saving Significant Amounts of Time and Money
Steve Anderson, CPA, Joins Interaction Associates as TreasurerGlobal Performance Improvement Firm, Interaction Associates, Announces New Treasurer
Human Resources Management Blog Launched by Faculty Members of Capella UniversityHuman Resource Management in the 21st Century is authored by three experts on HR management of online university.
Wemploy.com Can Help You Find Work in SpainWemploy recruitment specialists can assist you if you are moving to Spain and looking for work in Spain. With offices in Spain and Gibraltar and a new office opening in the UK, Wemploy is rapidly becoming one of the leading European recruitment consultants.
Thought Leader Interview with Sean Rehder: “Supercharged Recruiting”Changing the way you think about recruiting makes all the difference to Sean Rehder, of Rehder Talent Logistics. A lot of principles and practices in third party recruiting is the sales-type model, but you rarely see it in the corporate environment. David Creelman met with Rehder to learn about his ‘Supercharged Recruiting’ style.
Help Announced for Displaced Motorola EmployeesKinetic Wisdom offers free resume creation / job search tool as part of its new product launch for Kinetic Resume.
INFOR CLOSES WORKBRAIN AND HANSEN ACQUSITIONSInfor Adds Applications, Domain Expertise to Increase Leadership in Areas of Human Capital Management and Local Government Solutions
American Community Introduces Medalist II(TM), an Affordable PPO Health Insurance Plan American Community Mutual Insurance Company, a leading provider of Individual and Group health insurance, announced today of the addition of Medalist II(TM), a new affordable health insurance plan for individuals and families in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska and Ohio. The new product is available in these states for effective dates of July 1, 2007. It will also be introduced in Arizona, Illinois and Missouri later this summer.
Batrus Hollweg International Appoints New Director of ResearchPaige Munro, Ph.D., joins Batrus Hollweg International to lead research team on all product development, validation and organizational research initiatives.
Businesses Warned of Deceptive Labor Law Poster OffersNew minimum wage law impacts poster compliance
Monster Employment Index Shows Slight Increase in Online Job Availability for MayMay 2007 Index Highlights:
Index rises three points in May, extending five-month upward trend in online job demand
Year-over-year growth rate dips to 13 percent, yet shows moderate pick-up from sluggish pace registered in first quarter
Online demand for healthcare professionals increases further in May
Construction and manufacturing-related categories decline in May, suggesting continued softness in the goods-producing sector
Online demand for white-collar positions eases as a slower U.S. economy appears to weigh on corporate hiring and expansion
New England region registers strongest gain in online opportunities for the month, while Pacific region dips amidst weaker demand for workers in California
Sales Force Pay is Shifting in RetailAxiom Consulting Partners and Western Management Group (WMG) release 2nd annual report on the practices and trends in compensation in the retail industry.
Travis Fisher Joins Adicio From San Diego Union-TribuneAdicio Creates Three New Positions to Support Verticals
Beyond.com, Inc. and AIRS Offer Clients Real-Time Resume Database IntegrationBeyond.com, Inc., the largest provider of career software, powering a network of more than 15,000 online communities has announced a relationship with AIRS, a premier recruitment training, technology and outsourcing company, to integrate its resume database into AIRS’ leading recruitment CRM solution -- AIRS SourcePoint.
National Cancer Survivors Day Coming Up On June 3On Sunday, June 3rd, cancer survivors throughout the United States and Canada will be gathering in their communities to celebrate the 20th annual National Cancer Survivors Day. There are 11 million cancer survivors in North America, and the event is traditionally observed with a gathering of cancer survivors and their families for a celebration of life. For the first time, this year survivors world-wide will take part in an international cancer survivors day to be celebrated in 109 nations.
WEICHERT RELOCATION RESOURCES WEB SEMINAR EXAMINES THE TOTAL COSTS OF RELOCATIONIn today’s economy, with markets shifting and a number of relocation providers enduring cutbacks, restructuring and ownership changes, companies that maintain a mobile workforce have never been more vulnerable to escalation clauses, hidden fees and other cost amplifiers.
Fieldglass Earns Ariba Ready StatusLeading provider of contingent workforce management and services procurement software offers InSite through Ariba Supplier Network
American Community Mutual Insurance Company, , announced today of the addition of Medalist IIÔThe new product is available in these states for effective dates of July 1, 2007. It will also be introduced in Arizona, Illinois and Missouri later this summer.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEPLOYS PLATEAU PERFORMANCE FOR AGENCY-WIDE COMPETENCY MANAGEMENT
allexecutivejobs.com Adds 1,700 Executive Jobs in First Monthallexecutivejobs.com celebrates a successful first month in business with over 1,700 executive jobs posted onto the site.
C&B Consulting to Host Free International Benefits SeminarGiven the increasing globalization of business, it is becoming crucial for employers to understand potential employee benefit liabilities and recognize where they can implement strategies that reduce costs. This seminar will help human resources professionals gain control of their global benefits and implement effective cost-saving strategies.
MedAssets Selects GeoLearning's SaaS LMS SuiteInnovative healthcare solutions company chooses GeoMaestro™ LMS platform delivered Software as a Service to manage enterprise learning.
Lingle to Receive 2007 Work Life Legacy AwardKathleen M. Lingle, Director of Alliance for Work-Life Progress, has been named an honoree of the 2007 Work Life Legacy Award presented by Families and Work Institute to recognize outstanding leaders in the work-life movement. Media contact: Marcia Rhodes at 480/348-7285. Visit www.awlp.org.
Lessons Learned from MetLife's Talent Management Initiative to be Presented at IHRIM’s July 11 Keeping up with evolving talent management needs may lead to making a fundamental change in technology, as well as the workings of the people and processes it supports. IHRIM’s July 11 webinar provides a unique learning opportunity to get the practical insight required in taking on such a transformational initiative.
Finance Concerns Continue to Weigh on U.S. Workers Hudson Employment Index edges down 0.6 points in May.
ACOEM Issues Practice Guidelines UpdateInjured workers will receive improved health care for their elbow problems due to the release of an extensive update of its evidence-based practice guidelines by the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM). The section on elbow conditions updates ACOEM’s Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines: Evaluation and Management of Common Health Problems and Functional Recovery in Workers, 2nd Ed., currently in wide-spread use across the country.
HODES IQ RELEASES LATEST UPGRADEHodes iQ 4.7 offers additional functionality and full on-boarding suite
Phillip Stewart Joins Kenexa as Chief People OfficerTalent Solutions Provider Welcomes Seasoned HR Executive to Support Global Growth
Three-year Partnership Gives Business Group Members Free EMPAQ® Participation and BenchmarkingNational Business Group on Health Selects University of Michigan’s
Health Management Research Center for EMPAQ® Data
C&B Consulting, announced today that they will be hosting a free international benefits seminar C&B Consulting, a leading benefits advisory firm, announced today that they will be hosting a free international benefits seminar on Tuesday, June 12, 2007 for middle market human resources professionals.
Q4B Named One of the Top Recruiting Firms in AustinSurvey of Austin-based recruiting firms shows Q4B with the second highest number of technology placements in 2006.
Berkshire Associates’ Dawn S. Hyde Named One of Baltimore’s Top Woman Entrepreneurs Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine has named Dawn S. Hyde, SPHR, President & Founder of Berkshire Associates Inc. one of the top 25 BRAVO Business Achievement Award recipients of 2007. Berkshire is a human resources consulting and software development firm located in Columbia, MD.
Discovery Learning Unveils New Online Assessment CenterOrganizational development solutions provider Discovery Learning Inc. today announced the launch of the company's newly enhanced online assessment center that makes the assessment process easier and faster.
Life Time Fitness Selects SumTotal Learning Management SoftwareLife Time Fitness will incorporate TotalLMS into
its comprehensive education and development organization, Life Time
University, which now serves a growing team of 13,000 staff members
across 14 states.
SuccessFactors Selects eQuest for Worldwide Job Posting Distribution SuccessFactors Recruiting Management Customers will have Access to eQuest's Domestic and International Job Board Gateway, Job Board Evaluation Software, and Internet Job Board Representation
PSG Awarded Major Public and Non-Profit Company Contracts New partnerships underscore PSG’s position as a leading pharmacy benefits consulting firm
The Human Capital Institute and Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and Management, one of the world's top business schools, announced today that Dr. E. Ted Prince, CEO and Founder of the Perth Leadership Institute, will speak at the next B-School Network and Learn event for the Southern California business community.
TEDS Receives Technology Excellence AwardTEDS®, Inc., originator of the only fully integrated enterprise-wide talent management solution, recently received an award for technological excellence.
Range Debuts New Attraction Finder Application for Motel 6Range Online Media, a leading interactive agency specializing in search marketing, search engine optimization and online media strategy, announced today that it is bolstering its recently-renewed Motel 6 campaign with new media tactics, including a groundbreaking mashup application called the Motel 6 Attraction Finder.
SkillSurvey Named 2007 American Business Awards Finalist in “Most Innovative Company” CategorySkillSurvey, the pioneer in web based reference checking, was named a Finalist in the “Most Innovative Company” category for the 2007 American Business Awards.
TEDS®, Inc., announced the sponsorship of the HR.com webcastTEDS®, Inc., originator of the only fully integrated enterprise-wide talent management solution, announced the sponsorship of the HR.com webcast entitled, “Competencies: The Gateway to Talent Management”.
Minnesota's Top 100 CEOs Support Employer Leadership Summit's Vision and ObjectivesMinnesota Business Partnership, Buyers Health Care Action Group and HPI Advisors help area employers understand the impact and opportunity of health and performance improvement.
iCIMS Releases iRecruiter v. 7.1Latest Release Brings Together Pre-hire & Post-hire Technology into the Industry’s First Seamlessly Developed Talent Platform
Monster and Comcast to Offer Recruitment Services on Comcast.netTwo-Year Deal Positions Monster as the Exclusive Provider ofCareer Search and Recruitment Content for Comcast.net
State of Washington Extends E-Learning Contract with GeoLearning; Authorized to Spend $9 Million
State government authorized to spend $9 million for unspecified e-learning services across 200 state agencies over the next three years.
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THINK ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORKING IS KID STUFF? THINK AGAINSurvey shows that 65% of business professionals are logging on to social networking sites to connect with peers, colleagues and customers
Convergys Corp. Signs Contract To Provide Global H.R. Services to Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.Convergys Corporation (NYSE:CVG), a global leader in customer care, human resources, and billing services, announced today that it has signed a 10-year agreement with Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. to provide a variety of human resources (HR) services.
iCONTENT NAMED BEST NEW PRODUCT FINALIST IN 2007 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDSSMPlateau Systems, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational talent, today announced that iContent has been named a Best New Product or Service finalist in The 2007 American Business Awards.
MassMutual Purchases Winmark Equipment Finance Leading Equipment-Leasing Finance Company Will Operate as MassMutual Asset Finance
RecruitMilitary Career Fair for Military Veterans and Military Spouses Coming to San Diego on June 7The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds on Thursday, June 7, in Escondido, California (Greater San Diego). This event, the RecruitMilitary Career Fair, will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The career fair will be open to veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses. More than 40 veteran-friendly organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with the job seekers--organizations including corporate employers, law-enforcement agencies and other government employers, educational institutions, and veterans agencies and associations.
Sunny Skies and High Temperatures Have Employees Suffering from Seasonal Absence Syndrome"Summer Absenteeism" survey found that an overwhelming number of
employees have used sick time to enjoy a summer day off
A New Twist on International InternshipsInternational internship leader, Global Experiences, and Italian career specialist, HowToItaly, have joined together to expand upon the traditional internship model by combing career and relocation workshops along with language training and customized internship placements in Italy.
Bullhorn Releases Update of Recruiter Compensation Trends ReportGlobal leader in On Demand, front-office staffing and recruiting software releases “Recruiter Compensation Trends: May 2007 Update”
Not Pagers!What seems to be a great way to keep your workforce together, may not be a marriage made in heaven!
Application for 2008 Canada's Top 100 Employers Now AvailableThe application package for the 2008 Canada's Top 100 Employers competition is now available. Employers have until June 15, 2007, to submit a detailed application. Winners will be announced in a special issue of Maclean's magazine in October and in regional editorial supplements published in 22 newspapers across Canada.
Communicating & Coaching Leadership: What is Leadership Presence?They have leadership presence, but do they know what to do with it? John Baldoni explains.
Skills of HR Professionals More Critical Than Ever For Companies To Maintain A Competitive EdgeA portion of a company's business results depend upon the skill of the Human Resource Professionals, finds a study by the RBL Group.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Persistent Job SeekerNo doesn't always mean 'no' to job seekers. Sometimes the persistence can be infuriating. How do you deal with it? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
For Many Workers, Core Values Are at Odds With Employer'sOne in three workers say their employer’s core values are not always consistent with their own, according to a nationwide telephone survey conducted by CO2 Partners, a Minnesota leadership development firm.
Polishing Your Presentation SkillsPublic speaking does not come easily to many people. In fact, most fear it. As Estienne de Beer explains, communication is a vital key in this new century.
Bob Proctor's Got A "Secret" & What it Means For Your Organization Arupa Tesolin has heard the secret... she recently sat down with Bob Proctor to learn what the secret means for your organization.
Does Your Dress Code Measure Up?What to wear and what not to wear. . . M. Lee Smith Publishers shares some advice on how to deal with employee style choices at the office.
Can Our Recruiter Really Do That?The talent pool is not as deep as it once one and that is a major concern of most organizations. How do they continue to attract qualified talent? Chris Young from The Rainmaker Group shares his views.
Thought Leader Interview with Belle Linda Halpern: Developing Leadership PresenceBeing a great leader will not net you an Academy Award, but as Belle Linda Halpern discusses, the skills that make someone a great actor may be the same skills that make a great leader. Karen Elmhirst sat down with Halpern to discuss Developing Leadership Presence.
Asparity Quantifies Consumer Behavior for Health Care BenefitsAnnounces Decision Support Results for 2007 Enrollment Season
Global Experiences & Sons Of Italy Strengthen Career Development InitiativeGlobal Experiences and The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) provide scholarship opportunities for students seeking Italian language training and internships in Italy.
Intronic Solutions Opens Denver OfficeIntronic Solutions Group, LLC, a leading provider of professional staffing services, today announced it has opened a new regional office Denver, CO. The strategic location, and the addition of Todd Unrein, Senior Account Executive, whose extensive knowledge of the Mid-West market and Engineering contracts, will increase the company's ability to serve their customers. Intronic Solutions is based in Overland Park, KS.
IQPS - Office Pro's Organisation Leaps through 50th Hoop in Olympian StyleThe UK's leading association for office professionals, IQPS, is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary in style and has its sights set on the future, introducing a range of innovations for members. On July 7, against the spectacular backdrop of One Whitehall Place in London, speaker sessions include author Ken Taylor, who will discuss the challenge of multicultural offices, followed by Olympian, Roger Black MBE, a leading speaker on motivation.
Nation's Top Employee Recognition Plaque Provider Launches Brand New SiteSpecialty Engraving is known to many Fortune 500 Companies as the Premier Source for Employee Recognition Programs. You have heard about their 300% ROI Guarantee. Now they have launched a brand new site to explain why companies like FedEx, Century 21, Wal-Mart Corporation, and Lowe's are raving about their products and services.
TEDS Hosts Webcast on Competencies ManagementTEDS®, Inc., originator of the only fully integrated enterprise-wide talent management solution, announced the sponsorship of the HR.com webcast entitled, “Competencies: The Gateway to Talent Management”.
Love Chef Cooks Up Corporate Interest with Unique Approach to Team BuildingCooking-based team building programs are creating a stir across the country. The Love Chef offers a unique program designed to educate employees while forming positive work relationships.
Diane Hummon joins Personnel Decisions International as Vice President of Global marketingPersonnel Decisions International (PDI) announced the appointment of Diane Hummon as vice president of Global Marketing.
ThinkHR Adds to Line-up of HR Outsourcing SolutionsThinkHR, a provider of HR outsourcing, HR consulting and HR recruiting services to employers in the San Francisco Bay Area, has officially launched HR Assist, the latest solution in the ThinkHR line-up of outsourcing solutions. HR Assist is targeted at companies who already have their day-to-day HR needs met and only occasionally need extra support. Unlike other low cost outsourcing services that provide only remote access, this new, affordable solution combines periodic onsite assistance with constant telephone and email support - plus access to ThinkHR's proprietary HR Tools.
Local Business Gains National RecognitionLocal diversity business named among Minnesota's Top 50.
Biltmore Whos Who Recognizes Mike Maiorino of HRMS Solutions HR SoftwareMichael Maiorino, President of national human resources software provider has been recognized as a Biltmore Whos Who distinguished Washington, DC member
Communispond Names Dale Klamfoth Vice President and General ManagerCommunispond (www.communispond.com), a recognized leader in business communication training, has named Dale Klamfoth vice president and general manager.
College Grad Job Seekers Choose CollegeGrad.com as #1 Entry Level Job SiteCollegeGrad.com Has Highest Traffic Among Entry Level Job Sites
MassMutual Endorses Proposed National Insurance Act of 2007Optional federal charter would benefit insurance industry, consumers
Rising Health Care Costs Worrying Workers, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds Many Aim to Improve Their Personal Health