Quickstart Global Appoints Chief Operating OfficerQuickstart Global, leaders in assisting companies to establish offshore captive operations, today announced that Chris Kedwell has joined Quickstart Global as Chief Operating Officer. As a member of the operational board, Chris will be responsible for all of the company's delivery centres starting with India but spreading to other countries as we expand.
New ShirleyBOARD.com Web Site Provides Help to People Caring for Older AmericansA new web site, ShirleyBOARD.com, hopes to ease the burden of those who care for older Americans. The free site allows caregivers to centrally store important information, keep a log of daily activities for family and friends to view, and network with other caregivers for support and inspiration.
RecruitMilitary Career Fair for Military Veterans and Military Spouses Coming to New Orleans The military-to-civilian recruiting firm RecruitMilitary will present a free hiring event for job seekers who have military backgrounds on Thursday, May 31, in New Orleans. The RecruitMilitary Career Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Third Floor Concourse at the Fair Grounds Race Course. The event 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 20 veteran-friendly organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with the job seekers--corporate employers, law-enforcement and other government employers, educational institutions, and military service associations.
Empyrean Management Group Announces New Alliance with Market Research Leader, SourceOne InfoEmpyrean Management Group, Inc. announces a new business partnership with SourceOne Info. As part of the agreement, EMG will staff SourceOne's Market Research center in Philadelphia, PA.
Bernard Hodes Group Scores Most Client Wins at SHRM'S Annual Creative Excellence Awards CeremonyBernard Hodes Group Scores Most Client Wins at SHRM'S Annual Creative Excellence Awards Ceremony; FSC Securities and Rabobank Earn Grand Prize Honors; FedEx Career Site Takes Home First Place AwardsBernard Hodes Group and the Bernard Hodes Global Network, leading providers of worldwide integrated talent solutions, took home top honors at Recruitment Marketplace's Creative Excellence Awards Competition held at the Society of Human Resources Management’s (SHRM) Annual Staffing Management Conference in New Orleans, LA. Hodes won a total of 49 awards on behalf of 36 clients (www.hodes.com/cea). This also represented the highest number of client wins in the competition for an agency.
Info Cubic's One-Click-Screening Solution for Employment Screening IndustryInfo Cubic LLC, a leading employment screening company, announced today the release and launch of an innovative "One Click Screening" solution which relieves the burden of data entry for HR employees. It's an exciting new opportunity for you to simplify and integrate your hiring process, as well as compete for and win the best candidates.
Executive Search Leader to Speak at XMei's China-U.S. HR ConferenceXMei International, a U.S.-China business consulting and development organization, announces that executive search expert Kyung H. Yoon will deliver a key speech at their upcoming conference.
Vurv Human Resource Executive to Present at Upcoming SHRM Annual ConferenceSamantha Hanson, vice president of Human Resources for Vurv Technology (formerly Recruitmax), a global provider of technology and services for building great workforces
The RightThing and Talent2 Team Up to Service Clients GloballyThe RightThing, Inc. and Talent2 International Limited today announced an alliance to offer global Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services.
Climbing Corporate Ladder More Stressful Than Getting Divorced, Leaders sayLeaders stumble and trip on their way up, according to DDI Leadership Transitions Study
Caliper Partners with SkillSurvey to Enhance Assessment SuiteCombined solutions allow hiring managers to increase quality of hire while mitigating placement risk.
Morehead Wins in the Academic Medical Center MarketPredictive Research, Market Depth Attracts Six Contracts in 2007
Rideau CEO Assumes Double the Responsibility and Hopefully Double the Fun in His New RolePeter Hart assuming dual role of President and CEO of Rideau Recognition Solutions.
HRchitect to Present Several Educational Tracks at IHRIM 2007 ConferenceHRchitect, the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) consulting services firm, and the market leader in Talent Management Systems (TMS) consulting, will be presenting four different educational sessions at this year’s IHRIM Conference in Houston, May 20-23.
MyPayrollHR Offers Premium HR Insight and Support with No Additional CostThe human resource support component of MyPayrollHR's hosted payroll and HR solution tackles each issue with real-time insight and HR best practices.
North Wales Director Issues Challenge to Companies to Donate 10% of their Profits to CharityTen-Percent, the online UK recruitment group, have donated 10% of their profits to charity, and MD & qualified solicitor Jonathan Fagan calls on larger companies to follow suit and do the same.
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) Raised $6 Million in FinancingIDG Ventures Boston and Trinity Ventures Co-Lead Series A Round
Veritude Names Timothy Riley as Senior Vice President of Human ResourcesVeritude, a leading provider of talent management services, today announced that Timothy Riley has joined the company as senior vice president of Human Resources.
Workscape to Exhibit at New England Employee Benefits Council Workscape to Exhibit at New England Employee Benefits Council 2007 Annual Benefits Fair and Trade Show
Sendouts Pro’s RSS Feed Technology Sendouts Pro’s RSS Feed Technology Integrates with Indeed.com & Simply Hired Allowing Clients to Fill More Job Orders & Find Qualified Candidates
TPI Announces Results of Standards Initiatives for Maturing HRO MarketAlignment Will Allow Buyers, Providers to Agree on Measurement
New ELI® Program Develops Skills for Values-Based LeadershipELI's new training program, NextACT™: Skills for Values-Based Leadership, transforms managers into values-driven leaders who know what to do, not just what the law says. They learn how to prevent and address a range of disruptive behaviors, whether illegal or not, and develop the skills to integrate organizational values into the workplace culture.
Travis Software Offers Ways for Employers to Manage Rising Postal RatesCurrent, Future Editions of WebCOBRA Can Reduce Weight of COBRA Correspondence
Fieldglass Named as Finalist in 2007 American Business AwardsContingent workforce management and services procurement software leader recognized as a "Most Innovative Company" finalist.
National Business Group on Health Honors Fiserv as One of the Best Employers The National Business Group on Health, a national non-profit organization of 266 large employers, has honored Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), for its commitment and dedication to combating obesity and promoting a healthy lifestyle for its employees.
Kenexa Receives “Positive” Rating in Leading Analyst Firm’s Employee Performance Management SoftwareKenexa® (Nasdaq: KNXA), a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions, today announced that it has received a “Positive” rating in Gartner’s “MarketScope for Employee Performance Management Software, 2007(1).” Kenexa was one of 28 vendors evaluated in the report.
Veritude Names Timothy Riley as Senior Vice President of Human ResourcesVeritude, a leading provider of talent management services, today announced that Timothy Riley has joined the company as senior vice president of Human Resources.
SMARTPOST ANNOUNCES EXPANSION of FREE E-MEDIA LIBRARYAdditional job sites allow for greater visibility from already expansive product
The Human Capital Institute and American University's Kogod School of Business Announce AgreementThe Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and American University's Kogod School of Business, a school of choice for interdisciplinary business education, today announced an agreement to bring human capital education and networking to the Washington, D.C. business community.
New Executive Recruiting Site Takes a Personal Approach to Technology for Job SeekersFPC (F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants), a national executive recruiting firm, launched a new user-friendly Website with a personal touch for job seekers and hiring companies to assist them in navigating today's complex job search process.
Kenexa Announces the Integration of its Proprietary Assessment Tools with Kenexa Recruiter BrassRingSeamless Integration Improves Identification and Selection of Best Job Candidates without Added Overhead of Separate Solutions
David Meerman Scott to Present the "New Rules of Marketing and Public Relations" Marketing and public relations professionals in the human resources industry should mark June 14 on their calendars, when HRmarketer.com hosts a free webinar featuring online marketing guru David Meerman Scott.
'101 Careers You Can Train for Online' Available at Online-Education.netOnline-Education.net now offers a new feature: "101 Careers You Can Train For Online." Technology has expanded the education resources available to people who can't enroll in a traditional campus college degree program. Online-Education.net uses U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data to rank 101 top careers by average salary, industry growth and the amount of education required. Each career entry links to schools providing the required college degree or certificate.
Institute for Corporate Productivity (I4cp) Raises $6 Million in FinancingIDG Ventures Boston and Trinity Ventures Co- Lead Series A Round
Hypnosis/NLP School Receives Minnesota State LicensureThe Minnesota Institute of Advanced Communication Skills offers a wide variety interesting of classes. You can become a certified Diabetes Motivational Coach (TM), a certified Master Hypnotist and more.
CPEhr Releases New White PaperCPEhr Releases New White Paper: “Human Resources Outsourcing: A Boon for Overwhelmed California Businesses.”
SYBLL ROMLEY NAMED AS FINALIST IN 2007 AMERICAN BUSINESS AWARDSSybll Romley, President & CEO of SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation, was named a finalist in the Best Executive category of The 2007 American Business Awards (also know as the Stevie Awards).
SPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation Nominated for 2007 CSIA APEX AwardsSPECTRUM Human Resource Systems Corporation, a leader in human resource information systems, announced it has been nominated to the 2007 CSIA APEX Awards, the year’s premier event for recognizing outstanding accomplishments and leadership by Colorado’s advanced technology companies and people.
Statement of Michael Dermer President and CEO, IncentOneThe following statement may be attributed to Michael Dermer, President and Chief Executive Officer of IncentOne, to mark the occasion of National Employee Health & Fitness Day™
WORKDAY APPOINTS JEFF PULVER VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTBuilding the world’s next great technology brand
Deepjot 'DJ' Chhabra Named President of EnwisenFormer Vice President of Oracle Global HCM Product Strategy to continue building product strategy and business development momentum.
Workplace Wellness Programs Target Preventive CareWorkplace Wellness continues to be a growing concern for companies. Healthcare costs are increasing from 5 to 15% a year, with a vast majority (80%) attributed to costs associated with chronic illness.
TempWorks Customer Optimizes Staffing Software AdvantagesLofton Staffing Services enhances operations through execution of virtually every staffing technology available by TempWorks Software.
Ultimate Software PresentsFree WebcastUltimate Software PresentsFree Webcast: ''The Cost of a Weak Talent Management Strategy and WhatYou Need to Know to Fix It''
Strategic Corporate Finance: Applications in Valuation and Capital Structure - 600 Word ReviewStrategic Corporate Finance takes a holistic approach to enterprise management by placing an emphasis on actionable strategic implications and addressing performance measurement, valuation topics, and optimal capital structure. Find out more. Read this review.
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Health Fitness Corporation commends employers to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day May 16Stretching, gaining strength, going the extra mile--common workplace productivity metaphors will take on a more literal meaning this week as businesses across the country encourage employees to get physical and celebrate National Health and Fitness Day(TM) Wednesday, May 16.
BERNARD HODES GLOBAL NETWORK TAKES TOP CREATIVE AWARDS AT SHRMBERNARD HODES GLOBAL NETWORK TAKES TOP CREATIVE AWARDS AT SHRM'S ANNUAL STAFFING MANAGEMENT CONFERENCEGrand Prize for Rabobank Campaign from the Netherlands
Kenexa Research Institute Uncovers Contrasting Perceptions of U.S. and Chinese WorkersLatest Research Describes Similarities and Differences between Perceptions of U.S. and Chinese Workers
Wolfgang Rentmeister Named Managing Director of TrueChoice Solutions Europe GmbHTrueChoice Solutions Europe GmbH has named Wolfgang Rentmeister to the position of managing director, according to Sev Keil, chairman and CEO of TrueChoice Solutions, Inc. In his new role, Mr. Rentmeister will supervise the company's overall operations, including business development and partner support.
SILKROAD TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCES Q1 RESULTS FOR 2007100% year/year bookings growth and continued suite adoption contribute to success.
CollegeGrad.com Names Top 500 Entry Level Employers for 2007College Grad Hiring Up 7.7% for 2007
SumTotal Signs Partner for Spain and South America; elogos Picks TotalLMS to Provide LearningSumTotal(R)Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:SUMT), a global provider of talent and learningmanagement solutions, announced that elogos conocimiento S.L.,www.elogos.es , a Madrid, Spain-based consulting and technologyservices company, has become an implementation partner. Along with itsagreement with SumTotal, elogos has purchased TotalLMS(TM), which issoftware for delivering, tracking and analyzing learning over the Internet. With offices in Madrid and South America, elogos will offerTotalLMS to clients across Spain as well as Brazil and Chile.
GTM Household Employment Experts® to Sponsor 2007 Nanny of the Year Award Ceremonies GTM Household Employment Experts®, the original nanny tax service for household payroll, is proud to sponsor the 2007 Nanny of the Year Award presented by the International Nanny Association (INA). The award ceremony will be held Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
ASPPA and DOL Jointly Host Employee Benefits ConferenceThe 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.
Top Restaurants Implement Kronos(R) Solutions to Deliver Ultimate Customer ExperienceClaim Jumper, Elephant Bar Restaurant, and McMenamins adopt talent management solutions to select and hire exceptional employees
Attendance on Demand, Inc. Adds Gorrie-Regan & Associates as PartnerAttendance on Demand, Inc. web-hosted employee time and attendance software system from InfoTronics, Inc. announces it has added Gorrie-Regan & Associates (Birmingham, AL) as a certified partner.
Project Management, HR Experts Expand Business Solutions on VendorGuru.comVendorGuru.com now helps businesses find project management and human resource vendors in addition to top customer relationship management and telephony vendors. Visitors to VendorGuru.com can answer simple online questions and receive immediate vendor recommendations individualized for their business.
Nano-Learner™ Maximizes E-Learning ROI through a Multi-Sensory ExperienceNano-Learner™ is a new innovative miniaturized powerful learning process which can change e-learning from a transactional process to a transformational experience by engaging the user at a deep emotional level through a multi-sensory experience. Nano-learner™ offers the user a condensed powerful learning experience through miniaturized learning modules of between 30 seconds and 5 minutes.
TempWorks Customer Optimizes Staffing Software AdvantagesLofton Staffing Services enhances operations through execution of virtually every staffing technology available by TempWorks Software.
BERNARD HODES GROUP RECEIVES MOST AWARDSFOR HEALTH CARE RECRUITING SOLUTIONS BERNARD HODES GROUP RECEIVES MOST AWARDS FOR HEALTH CARE RECRUITING SOLUTIONS AT SHRM'S ANNUAL CREATIVE EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY
Meta4 to Demonstrate PeopleNet7 HICM Solution Meta4 to Demonstrate PeopleNet7 HICM Solution at International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s HRM Strategies Conference and Technology Exposition
Wolfgang Rentmeister Named Managing Director of TrueChoice Solutions Europe GmbHTrueChoice Solutions Europe GmbH has named Wolfgang Rentmeister to the position of managing director, according to Sev Keil, chairman and CEO of TrueChoice Solutions, Inc. In his new role, Mr. Rentmeister will supervise the company's overall operations, including business development and partner support.
GeoLearning Up for American Business Award for "Best Customer Service Team"GeoLearning's commitment to customer service excellence is nationally recognized for the third time in six months.
Businesses' Missing out on Top Talent due to Interview Time-Lag, Warns ParityParity warn that businesses are losing the best candidates as interviewees refuse to play the waiting game
Assessing New Health Care Options Retirement benefits just aren't what they used to be... and that's not a bad thing. Financial Planners are finding that health benefits in retirement aren't on the employers list. Saul Simon has more.
How HR Can Help Boost the ROI of Offsite Team Building RetreatsIt takes an HR department to build a team. Ben Dattner explains how HR professionals can help improve offsite teams.
How to Create a Competitive Compensation ProgramCompensation was once a problem for the Fortune 500 companies... they had committees and formal compensation programs. But now, small to midsized businesses are finding a strong compensation program gives them a competitive edge.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Problem EmployeeLate for work and hot headed... how do you handle an employee with a bad attitude? Joan Lloyd has some advice.
Accenture Survey Finds Employees Worry Most About Job Loss and Future Uncertainty During MergersMergers and Acquisitions can be cause for concern for many employees. . . a survey shows that employees worry about job loss most when faced with management changes.
The ‘Gift’ of a 360º ReviewThe 360-degree review is not about what you do or what you accomplish, says Steve Hewitt. It's more about self-awareness.
When Motivation Meets Science Are you a self-sabotager? Flip Flippen shows you how to identify your personal constraints and overcome them to reach your personal best.
Being Well-UsedDinner marathons, phone conversations and analyzing team data. . . all in a day's work for coach Carol Ross.
The Impact of a CFO: Profile of Rubicon Programs, Inc.Enjoy this case study on the hiring of a CFO and how it impacted Rubicon Programs, Inc.
Asking the Right Questions: Effective Interviews Require PreparationConducting a job interview may look easy, but taking the process for granted can result in a poor hiring decision.
How Not to Reduce TurnoverIf an HR department had a way of choosing between two equally-skilled applicants based on who would stay and who would leave, there would be a sound method for reducing turnover. Dr. Wendell Williams explains.
Crackdown on Illegal ImmigrantsIf you hire illegal immigrants, you may be subject to government intervention and enforcement of laws.
How Does 21 CFR Part 11 Affect You and Your Company?FDA regulation 21 CFR Part 11 is a strategic initiative launched by the federal government to modernize the regulation of the pharmaceutical industry. So, what does it mean for you? Curt Finch, CEO of Journyx explains.
Strategic Corporate Finance: Applications in Valuation and Capital Structure - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy this review of "Strategic Corporate Finance: Applications in Valuation and Capital Structure" and catch up on the industry buzz.
Phased Retirement Programs are Becoming Easier to ImplementPhased retirement may just be the answering to keeping mature talent. Read more from a study by the Conference Board
Universal Health Services (UHS) Selects HRsmart to Provide Applicant Tracking TechnologyHRsmart, a leading provider of the integrated talent management application suite, announced today that it has been selected by Universal Health Services (UHS) to deliver Applicant Tracking technology to its more than 130 acute care hospitals and behavioral health centers throughout the country.
Survey: Orientation Programs Effective but Not Offered by a Third of EmployersAlthough businesses want new staff to “hit the ground running,” some firms may be hindering employees by not offering enough resources during their first days on the job. According to a recent survey, one-third of workers said their employers offered no formal orientation program when they joined the company. This could be a missed opportunity -- a large majority of respondents (87 percent) who received this type of training said it helped prepare them for success with the organization.
Hogan Assessment Systems Introduces Candidate Potential ReportA new and inexpensive tool that uses personality characteristics to predict an applicant's performance for nearly every job in the U.S. economy is being offered by Hogan Assessment Systems, a provider of personality assessment tests for employee selection and development.
TalentHook Announces Partnership with cBizSoft.TalentHook, a cutting-edge resume spidering technology solution, is proud to announce their partnership with cBizSoft, a leading provider of recruiting software solutions.
AAA Pro Moving & Storage transports museum’s unique collectionAncient artifacts and archives transported more than 500 miles
New Candidate Potential Report Reduces Hiring RisksThe risks and costs of bad hires can be reduced with the new Candidate Potential Report, which uses personality traits to predict performance for every job that falls within seven job families in the U.S. economy. The new tool is offered by Hogan Assessment Systems.
Sterling Testing Systems Forms Alliance With NEOGOVPartnership will provide integrated hiring management and background screening solutions to local and state agencies.
iCIMS Ranked Ninth Best Medium-sized Company to Work for in New JerseySoftware-as-a-Service Provider Maintains Top 10 Ranking for Second Consecutive Year
Employee Scheduling Automation Positively Impacts Motivation, Efficiency, and Retention The workforce scheduling automation is widely recognized as a critical factor in maintaining a strong employee base in the tight labor markets. Automation presents a clearer avenue to match employee and management’s expectations, ensures legal compliance, reduces ambiguity, and helps to anticipate and respond to contingencies typical to many workplaces. Combining overall cost reduction and greater efficiency, automation brings benefits to the entire organization.
Health Fitness Corporation, applauds the move by the HHS Secretary Health Fitness Corporation (OTC BB: HFIT), a leading provider of fitness and health management services, applauds the move by the HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt to assemble the nation’s top experts in physical activity to advise the federal government and write the first national guidelines focusing on physical activity.
TalentHook Announces Partnership with cBizSoftTalentHook, a cutting-edge resume spidering technology solution, is proud to announce their partnership with cBizSoft, a leading provider of recruiting software solutions.
A.M. Best Reaffirms American Community Mutual Insurance Company’s B+ financial ratingThe Best Rating is a nationally recognized, independent third-party opinion, based on a comprehensive evaluation of a company’s balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile.
SeemanHoltz Names New Vice President of Internal OperationsSeeman Holtz, a wealth management and financial services company out of South Florida, has announced that Jeff Bridges, former CFO and Vice President of Operations of the Miami Chamber of Commerce will become their new Vice President of Internal Operations.
Career Research Key to Combating Decline in Job SatisfactionMore and more young workers are entering the workforce to discover it's much less rewarding than they had anticipated. The Editors at JIST, co-authors of the new book O*NET Dictionary of Occupational Titles, encourage young people to spend more time researching their career options and potential employers to prevent situations like this.
Western Asset Management Deploys GeoLearning's Hosted LMS SuitePremier fixed income manager implements the GeoExpress™ on-demand LMS platform to deliver finance training programs from KESDEE.
Questionmark Ready-to-Deploy Skills Assessments Measure Knowledge, Identify Skills Gaps and MotivateOver 500 Tests Available for Delivery via the Questionmark Perception Assessment Management System
Key Barrier of Human Capital Return to be Addressed in WebcastKey Barrier of Human Capital Return to be Addressed in Webcast;Batrus Hollweg Applies Solution with High Definition Selection ScienceA webcast on May 31st will address one of the most frequent barriers for human capital returns: establishing standards to clearly define great performance in measurable terms.
Thought Leader Interview with guest Marc Kielburger: Corporate Social Responsibility An accomplished social advocate and leadership specialist, a best-selling author, and a popular speaker, Marc Kielburger is the Chief Executive Director of a youth leadership training organization. Marc met with Karen Elmhirst to discuss the philosophy of ‘we’.
EFFECT OF PENSION REFORM ON RETIREMENT PLAN SPONSORSHIP UNCLEARFifty-Eight Percent of FORTUNE 100 Offer Pension Plans,Watson Wyatt Analysis Finds