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PricewaterhouseCoopers' Ulysses Programme Receives Corporate Citizenship Award
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) was awarded a Corporate Citizenship Award by Global HR News, a US-based media and conference company, in recognition of PwC's Ulysses Programme, a leadership development initiative that sends PwC partners from around the world to developing countries to provide support to social organizations.

Rymax Marketing Services, Welcomes Mark Hanes at the 2007 New York Incentive, Rewards Expo
Rymax Marketing Services, Welcomes Mark Hanes and Presents Incentive Solutions at the 2007 New York Incentive, Rewards, and Recognition Expo and Conference

SumTotal Systems Closes $35.1 Million Common Stock Offering
SumTotal(R)Systems (Nasdaq:SUMT) announced that it has closed its previouslyannounced registered direct offering. The company sold 5,407,571shares of its common stock at $6.50 per share for aggregate grossproceeds of $35.1 million.

Rideau Four Graduate First Ever Recognition Professionals International (RPI) Certified Recognition
Peter Hart, President and CEO; Gordon Green, EVP for Recognition and Reward Strategy; Jennifer Lumba, Chief Marketing Officer and John Mills, EVP of Business Development, completed all four courses with the first class ever to achieve the distinction as Certified Recognition Professionals

ExcellerateHRO Named to List of Elite Outsourcing Service Providers
PLANO, Texas –ExcellerateHRO has been selected for the second consecutive year as a Leader in The Global Outsourcing 100’s list of the world’s top outsourcing service providers. The list is produced annually by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP).

Convergys’ Nalin Singh Appointed to HROA Advisory Board
Nalin Singh, Vice President and Global Payroll and Financial Services Lead for Convergys Corporation, has been appointed to the Human Resources Outsourcing Association (HROA) Asia Pacific Advisory Board.

Select International and HR.com present“Successful Assessment Process Implementation” Webcast
May 31 at 11 a.m. EDT – Register NOW!

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Convergys to Present at Upcoming ASTD 2007 International Conference and Exposition
Learning Strategist to Present on the Effectiveness of Role-Play in E-Learning Solutions at Atlanta, Ga. International Expo and Conference

Affiliated Delta Dental companies report1 million new enrollees added in 2007
Strong sales continue growth trend for nonprofit national dental carrier

The Growing Problem of Digital Dirt
MedZilla explores the problems jobseekers may face with Digital dirt. For those unfamiliar with the term, digital dirt is damaging information about you that can be found online. Digital dirt can cost you more than just an interview.

Wilson Fuel Company Ltd. Will Manage Learning and Talent with SumTotal 'Results 'ResultsOnDemand'
The company's operations spanNova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and PrinceEdward Island.

Corporate Counseling Associates Offers Workplace Violence Prevention Services
CCA cautions against overreacting after high-profile incidents; program equips organizations to identify signs and symptoms of “at risk” situations

Fieldglass Announces Significant Advancement in Globalization, InSite Available in Eight Languages
Latest Version Offers Key Enhancements for Globalization, Supports More Locales, Business Practices and Regulations

Princesses Reign at U.S. Box Office -- And Also in the American Workplace
New workplace study shows 48% of American workers have a "Princess" at their job. Narcissistic quirks of "Shrek" princesses are also common at the office, says San Francisco career expert.

APT, Inc. Selected as Finalist in 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
National Woman-owned HR Consulting Firm Selected from 65 competitors as finalist in Metropolitan New York business awards program. The EOY Awards honors successful entrepreneurs for their innovation, financial performance, and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

ASPPA and DOL Jointly Host Employee Benefits Conference
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (ASPPA) and the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) will jointly host “DOL Speaks: The 2007 Employee Benefits Conference,” on May 24-25 in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton Hotel, 1001 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. U.S. Secretary of Labor, Elaine L. Chao, will be featured as the luncheon speaker on Thursday, May 24.

PHR Certification Boosts Careers, Says Top Resource Business-Programs.com
With an estimated 24,000 human resources professionals seeking certification this year Business-Programs.com, a top online educational resource for young business professionals, has leading industry information on Professional Human Resources (PHR) certification programs, as well as articles and tips to help launch new careers. The Human Resources Certification Institute cites that currently over 80,000 professionals hold a PHR, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification, and the demand for certified human resources professionals is growing daily.

Jobkabob Partners with HireAbility to Change the Face of Candidate Capture and Search
Jobkabob, a leading job board focused on uniquely matching candidates to careers and HireAbility, LLC, a leading provider of artificially intelligent (AI) document parsing technology, today announced their ground-breaking solution that facilitates ideal candidate to job matches, while retaining an unprecedented amount of candidates.

Kroll Releases Annual Background Screening "Hit Ratio" Report
Kroll Releases Annual Background Screening "Hit Ratio" Report - Report reveals upward trend in percentage of job candidates with "red flags."

Chubb Named a “Best Company for Multicultural Women”
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has been named a “2007 Best Company for Multicultural Women” by Working Mother magazine.

VISTA Staffing Solutions' President Mark Brouse Speaks at UHA 2007 Annual Meeting
Mark Brouse, president of VISTA Staffing Solutions (http://www.vistastaff.com), was an invited speaker at the Utah Hospitals and Health Systems Association 2007 Annual Meeting on April 27. VISTA is the physician staffing division of On Assignment, Inc. (http://www.onassignment.com/oahome.faces), one of the largest healthcare and scientific staffing companies in the US.

Plateau Continues Support of Human Capital Institute's "Manage and Develop Talent" Initiatives
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Plateau, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational skills and talent, announced today that Plateau has renewed its sponsor of HCI's Manage and Develop Talent education and research track. The track is one of several topics addressed in HCI's Talent Leadership community of interest, a community HCI considers critical to organizations working to build competitive advantage.

SumTotal Opens China Office
SumTotal(R) Systems, Inc.(NASDAQ:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learning managementsolutions, has opened an office in Beijing to help Chinese companiesmeet China's growing demand for highly talented employees.

WANT TO MOVE UP QUICKLY? WORK FOR A SMALLER COMPANY
Employees at larger companies are twice as likely to face a waiting period of one to two years before being eligible to apply for other positions

Thought Leader Interview with Robert J. Herbold: How the Best Companies Survive the 9 Traps
After 40 years in business, Bob Herbold saw a lot. A lot of businesses and individuals getting themselves into trouble. It was his ability to stand back and take it all in that has enabled him to help. Bob sat down with HR.com’s Karen Elmhirst recently to discuss How the Best Companies Survive the Nine Traps of Winning.

CyberShift Named to Hottest Companies of 2007by START-IT Magazine
Only Provider of Workforce Management Solutions to Make this Year’s List at THE AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION’S 25TH ANNUAL CONGRESS, LAS VEGAS

Answerthink’s EzDistribution Solution Receives SAP Qualification
Answerthink Broadens Solutions to Include Offering forWholesale Distributors, Now Qualified by SAP America, Inc.

Plateau Continues Support of Human Capital Institute's "Manage and Develop Talent" Initiatives
The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and Plateau, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational skills and talent, announced today that

Callidus Software Executives to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences
Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD - News), a leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), today announced its participation in two upcoming financial conferences.

Monster and Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. Forge Recruitment Services Alliance to Reach Audience
Monster Grows Its Media Alliance Strategy with 80 Co-Branded Recruitment Sites Expected to Launch, Serving 93 Daily Newspapers and 52 Additional News Publications

Event Tracker
Considering the large number of ongoing hiring events that take place over the year, it can be difficult for an organization to coordinate and manage scheduling, budget and resources.

Callidus Software Announces TrueProducer Software for Insurance Industry
First 360-Degree Producer View for Optimal Distribution Management Helps Producers do Business with Carriers and Supports Agent Retention

Callidus Software Announces Availability of Industry-Leading On-Demand Solution in EMEA
New On-Demand Offerings and Expansion of Sales and Consulting Team Aim to Win New Business and Provide Superior Support for Existing Customers

Carriers to On-Board and Manage Producers through Comprehensive Network
Callidus Software Inc. (NASDAQ: CALD - News), the leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), and Sircon Corporation today announced a partnership to provide an integrated solution for producer lifecycle management that includes compensation administration.

TMP WORLDWIDE HOSTS ''NETWORK IN WORLD;'' FIRST OF ITS KIND JOB FAIR ON SECOND LIFE™
eBay, HP, Microsoft, Sodexho, T-Mobile and Verizon to Meet Job Applicants Throughout 3-Day Event

One of the Largest North American Health Benefits Companies Selects Callidus Software TrueComp®
One of the Largest North American Health Benefits Companies Selects Callidus Software TrueComp® Solution for Sales Performance ManagementCompany with Over 30 Million Members Standardizes on Callidus Software

Tenet Wins Recruiting Excellence Award
Tenet South Florida won the ERE Recruiting Excellence Award for the Most Innovative Referral Program, a program that was developed by David Schubert, Director of Recruitment, for Tenet South Florida and TMP Worldwide late last year.

Vodafone Egypt Selects Callidus Software TrueComp Enterprise Software Solution for Sales Performance
Leading Egyptian Mobile Telecommunications Company Standardizes on Callidus Enterprise Incentive Management Platform

Lenovo Selects Callidus On-Demand for Global Rollout of Sales Performance Management Solution
World's Third-Largest PC Vendor Standardizes on Callidus Platform

NuStar Energy L.P. Selects UltimateSoftware's Intersourcing(R)
Ultimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat NuStar Energy L.P. (NYSE:NS) has selected Ultimate Software'sUltiPro, delivered through its software-as-a-service Intersourcingmodel, for human resources and payroll (core HRMS), time andattendance, and the talent management solutions for recruitment andperformance management.

CyberShift’s June Webcasts Examine the Benefits of Enterprise-Class Workforce and Expense Management
CyberShift, a leading provider of global workforce management and expense management software and services

Emportal Combines HRMS, HRO and Best-of-Breed in a Single Solution
Leveraging SOA and Web Services, Emportal’s Enterprise System Supports all HR Services and Worker Types

Kenexa Names Tim Geisert as Vice President, Employment Branding Division
Kenexa® (Nasdaq: KNXA), a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions, today announced that Tim Geisert has joined the company as vice president, Employment Branding. In this capacity, Geisert will help drive the ongoing execution and expansion of Kenexa’s employment branding service offering.

New KPI allows manufacturers to measure overall labor effectiveness
Kronos for Manufacturing enables measurement of availability, performance, and quality of the workforce

WisdomNet to Participate at the World Trade Group’s HR Executives Summit 2007, June 4-5, 2007
Human capital solutions provider offers new insights into talent and workforce management strategies for HR executives.

Sam Bennett Joins Buck Consultants as V.P. Sales
Sam Bennett has joined Buck Consultants' Cincinnati office as V.P. Sales for the Central Region.

No Venture Capital, No Problem For New Job Search Site
Multi-millions need not apply. New visually intuitive job site challenges the industry standard without staggering capital reserves.

PNC Recognized by DiversityInc as Noteworthy Company
PNC was recognized by DiversityInc as one of the publication's 2007 "25 Noteworthy Companies" and as a "Top 10 Company for African Americans."

HRMC, Inc. and SHL Partner to Provide Candidate Screening Platform Integrating Validated Assessments
Human Resource Management Center, Inc. (HRMC), providers of "next-generation" selection, assessment, and management solutions, today announces a partnership with SHL, the world leader in objective workplace assessment. HRMC Acclaim, an automated candidate screening platform (both web and phone-based), has integrated SHL's validated testing assessments into the "single engagement" candidate experience. Now, hiring managers can "hand-off" the entire pre-screening and assessment process--which includes realistic job previews, prescreening, behavioral interviewing, candidate ranking, and scheduling for the final interview--and defer their intervention to a later phase of the evaluation process where it is most needed. From the candidate's perspective, the single-engagement experience is made even more inviting, satisfying, and convenient, as each candidate is more thoroughly evaluated in the same seamless session.

Snapshot of Legal Drivers for Harassment, Discrimination and Ethics Training; New Interactive Chart
Several key legal developments have compelled employers to embrace mandatory harassment, discrimination and ethics training. ELT has developed a new interactive chart to help viewers quickly navigate and understand the complex legal landscape of compliance training requirements.

Minn. GovernorÂ’s Office to Address Employer Leadership Summit and Encourage Worksite Wellness
HPI Advisors, LLC Leadership Summit Slated for June 21 Envisions Healthy Living as Good Fiscal Health and Prudent Business Strategy

People & Performance Solutions Presents a Change Management Workshop at IPSI 2007
At this year’s ISPI conference, People & Performance Solutions, a change management consulting company, presented the workshop, Developing & Sustaining Organizational Change Management Capabilities.

Use of Consumer-Driven Healthcare Plans is Growing
Consumer-driven healthcare is becoming more popular, but it's also raising concerns for some employees. Read more in this report by the Conference Board.

Ask the Coach - Issue 36: Adjusting to a New Role After Acquisition?
Executive Coach, Merry Marcus, offers coaching to support you in adjusting to a new role after acquisition.

That Empower Word Again
Too many leaders know how to talk the talk... but have they really learned how to walk the walk? Jim Clemmer explains that there are many managers who haven't learned how to lead and develop themselves.

Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Executive Presence
An employee looking to make a jump from a Manager in a large organization to a Director needs to network. Joan Lloyd shares her advice.

Hourly Workers Prepared for Price Impact of Raising Minimum Wage
The majority of hourly workers are willing to pay more for products and services, according to a Dominion Enterprise study. Half of the workers favor an increase if it means there will be job reductions.

Achieving Business Success: How to Fuel Determination Today for Breakthrough Achievements
People who make personal and business related breakthroughs of any significance are first and foremost determined individuals, says Chuck Mache. However, determination is only beneficial when it is coupled with the willingness to make changes.

Dealing with Illness: Looking After A Loved One
Dealing with your own illness is difficult. Watching a loved one experience pain can be excruciating. Vivien Bergl shares some tips for surviving illness.

Continuing Ed Media Programs Offer Skills, Flexibility
There is rapid change in the inner workings of the Media. And that has caused many employees to look for ways to squeeze further training into their busy schedules.

E-Discovery Now A Vital Part Of Litigation
Companies need to develop and communicate an information management plan to all employees, advises Pepper Hamilton LLP.

High Volume, High Stakes
How to use assessment tools to improve candidate selection and retention.

Oakwood Healthcare System Uses ShiftWise to Manage Supplemental Staffing Process
Staffing approximately 5,000 hours per week at all four of Oakwood’s acute care hospitals and 38 ambulatory facilities is now centralized with the ShiftWise service. By using the Web-based system, Oakwood has experienced a dramatic decrease in agency use, which saved the organization $1.2 million in 2006 alone. Read more in this case study.

Are We In This Together? The Preconditions For Strategy
Is it all for one... or one for all? Managers create their strategies, but who's on board? David Maister explains.

Minimum Wage Increase May Also Affect Executive Pay
If Congress votes to raise the federal wage floor, even businesses that don't employ many minimum wage workers could find themselves paying for the increase. More from RSM McGladrey.

Knowledge Infusion Showcases Thought Leadership in HCM and Talent Management at IHRIM 2007
Consulting firm will receive the IHRIM 2007 Partner Award and present educational sessions on self-service, portals, and Talent Management.

Peopleclick Ends First Quarter with Highest Single Quarter Revenue in Corporate History
Peopleclick, Inc., the leading global talent acquisition solutions provider, announced today the company’s single highest revenue generating quarter in its corporate history.

Werner Institute Tapped by Federal Mediation Agency to Advance Workplace Dispute Resolution Systems
The Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton University's School of Law has been selected to take the lead in a program aimed at developing state-of-the-art dispute resolution systems for the American workplace.

Global Expansion Marks 25th Anniversary of Workplace Options
Largest U.S. Provider of Work-Life Benefits Continues to Shape the Industry While Overcoming Decades of Change

Leveraging SOA and Web Services, Emportal’s Enterprise System Supports all HR Services
The Future of HR Management Solutions Arrives: Emportal Combines HRMS, HRO and Best-of-Breed in a Single Solution

Jennifer Barth Joins Buck Consultants as Director
Jennifer Barth has joined Buck Consultants' Chicago office as Director in its Health and Welfare consulting practice.

CyberShift’s Workforce and Expense Management Solutions for the Support of Mobile Employees
CYBERSHIFT TO PRESENT “EMPOWERING YOUR MOBILE WORKFORCE” AT THE AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION’S CONGRESS

Kronos(R) Enables Global Workforce Optimization with Launch of Workforce Central(R) 6
Integrated suite of solutions creates standards for measuring workforce performance

Infohrm Continues Outstanding Growth and Increased Momentum
Infohrm Continues Outstanding Growth and Increased Momentum in the Workforce Analytics & Planning MarketplaceWith record numbers of new customers, Infohrm is primed to accelerate global market expansion as it achieves segment leading customer growth and continued market success.

HIRERIGHT HONORED AS 2007 OUTSTANDING PRIVATE COMPANY
HIRERIGHT HONORED AS 2007 OUTSTANDING PRIVATE COMPANY IN AEA’S 14TH ANNUAL HIGH-TECH INNOVATION AWARDS

Global Expansion Marks 25th Anniversary of Workplace Options
Twenty-five years after Workplace Options (WPO) began offering work-life consulting and training services, the once-small company is now the world's largest provider of work life employee benefits, spanning four continents and 80 countries.

SumTotal Helps Hong Kong Companies Keep Best Employees
SumTotal Steps up Asia-Pacific Presence by Opening Beijing Office

Knowledge Infusion Continues Momentum as Consulting Authority on Human Capital Management Technology
Consulting firm achieves record growth with a significant number of new clients and hires key talent from Charles Schwab and Symantec.

PATRIOTJOBS.NET Launches to Help Military Veterans and Their Families
Website to help link servicemen and women with large national employers interested in hiring top talent.

Workforce Analytics Expert Bintliff-Ritchie to Present (IHRIM) Webinar
Joanne Bintliff-Ritchie, Chief Strategist of DoubleStar, Inc. and a recognized thought leader in the area of workforce analytics, will present a web seminar entitled "Making Workforce Analytics a Reality in Your Organization -- A Roadmap to Success.” Sponsored by the International Association for Human Resource Information (IHRIM), the webinar will take place on Wednesday, June 13, 12 noon-1:30 p.m. EST (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CST and 9-10:30 a.m. PST).

Audio and Video "Career Tours" Give Job Candiates the Personal Touch
CareerTours, a national recruiting resource, is "humanizing" the job board world with an interactive approach to recruiting. Audio or Video CareerTours enable employers to help potential candidates get a true feel for an opportunity and the organization's culture.

Sendouts Pro’s RSS Feed Technology Integrates with Indeed.com & Simply Hired
Sendouts Pro’s RSS Feed Technology Integrates with Indeed.com & Simply Hired Allowing Clients to Fill More Job Orders & Find Qualified Candidates

Holopack Selects SAP and Answerthink’s EzPharma SolutionTo Streamline Business Processes
Holopack Selects SAP and Answerthink’s EzPharma SolutionTo Streamline Business Processes and Position for Growth1 of 13 Life Sciences Companies to Select AnswerthinkAnd EzLifeSciences in the Past 12 Months

Morehead Wins in the Academic Medical Center Market
Predictive Research, Market Depth Attracts Six Contracts in 2007

Travis Software Corp., announced current and future software features
Travis Software Corp., a market leader in Advanced Employee Benefits Software Administration and provider of TravisCobra software, announced current and future software features designed to manage the rising postal rates now facing employers and third-party administrators.

Caliper Partners with SkillSurvey to Enhance Assessment Suite
Combined solutions allow hiring managers to increase quality of hire while mitigating placement risk

PLATEAU SYSTEMS RATED “POSITIVE” IN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MARKETSCOPE REPORT
Plateau Systems, a leading provider of software for developing, managing, rewarding and optimizing organizational talent, today announced that it received a “Positive” rating in the Gartner “MarketScope for Employee Performance Management Software, 2007”1.

FIRST ADVANTAGE LAUNCHES HIRING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN INDIA VIA PARTNERSHIP WITH FULLERTON INDIA
The Employer Services segment of First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FADV) today announced that Fullerton India, the retail financial services company, has expanded its employment screening client relationship with First Advantage by adding the award-winning Hiring Management System (HMS) to manage Fullerton’s end-to-end recruitment process. This marks First Advantage’s entry into the talent management space in India.

Daniel’s Moving & Storage Inc. opens new office
Tucson, Ariz., office is now part of one of the largest relocation networks in the United States

LEADING TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE “SHARING[at]LEARNSHARE” DEBUTS IN DENVER
“Achieving Mile High Results” will be Focus of August Conference

Leadership Summit to Explore Action Plans for Healthy Living
Leadership Summit to Explore Action Plans for Healthy Living, Healthy Working and Healthy PerformanceBuyers Health Care Action Group and Health and Performance Improvement Advisors, LLC Open Registration for Minnesota Series

Unum CEO Watjen Touts Progress at Annual Meeting
In his comments to stockholders at the company’s annual meeting today, Thomas R. Watjen, president and CEO of Unum Group, said the company has made significant progress over the past four years and is now building sustainable momentum.

TALX Announces Shareholder Approval of Merger
TALX Corporation (NASDAQ: TALX) announced today that on May 15, 2007 at a special meeting of the shareholders, TALX shareholders approved the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated February 14, 2007 by and among TALX, Equifax Inc. and Chipper Corporation.

TriNet to Host Upcoming Webinar on How Small Businesses Can Fight Back Against Wage and Benefits
Jack Midgley, Ph.D. will discuss how CEOs and CFOs can adjust their business strategies to contain costs and boost profitability.

WisdomNet to Demonstrate Workforce Impact and Integrated Talent Management System at IHRIM Show
Human capital solutions provider offers new insights into workforce and talent management and strategies.

Ultimate Software Named a Finalist in Four Categories, Including Best Overall Company
Ultimate Software Named a Finalistin Four Categories, Including Best Overall Company, by AmericanBusiness Awards(SM)

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