Kronos(R) Announces Kronos for GamingOffering of Software and Services Helps Gaming Industry Win War for Employee and Customer Retention
Manitoba Regional Health Authorities on Track to Achieving HR StandardizationQHR Software helping Manitoba health organizations to standardize workforce reporting, policies and processes across the Province.
Vurv Adds Jim Perakis to Board of DirectorsFormer Chairman and CEO of Hyperion Software Joins Leading Talent Management Company’s Board of Directors to Further Propel Company’s Global Expansion
VisionQuest Announces Expansion to Accommodate Client GrowthVisionQuest, a Change Management Consultancy focused on Culture Change is expanding their team to accommodate Client Growth and Market Demand associated with engagements for The New Reality series. The New Reality series is specifically designed to transform resistant, stagnant cultures into those that are forward-thinking, change-adaptive, and globally competitive on both professional and personal levels. For more info, view our website: www.VQSolutions.com
Use It or Lose It Ceridian Benefits Services division urges advance planning to ensure good health and financial management.
Achieve Sales Excellence: The 7 Customer Rules for Becoming the New Sales Professional - SummaryNot enough time to read the latest books? Enjoy these three reviews and catch up on the industry buzz.
What Makes a Talent Blog GoodIs blogging a new effective tool in the search for talent? Kevin Wheeler of Global Learning Resources shares his views.
FUTURESTEP NAMES ANDY WATT AS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICERHuman Capital Industry Veteran Joins Global Leadership Team at Korn/Ferry International's Outsourced Recruitment Subsidiary
HCR Software Solutions Hosts Global Compensation Solutions WebinarHCR Software Solutions, compensation and performance management software provider
Relationship delivers integrated workforce management solutions to Latin AmericaFurther broadening its global footprint, Kronos(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON) has formed a relationship with Meta4 to empower organizations in Latin America to most effectively manage their workforce.
Convergys Executive to Participate on Panel at The Hackett Group’sUpcoming 17th Annual ConferenceConvergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG), a global leader in providing customer care, human resources, and billing services
SilkRoad technology Is On The Job With Kelly Management ServicesKelly Management Services chooses RedCarpet for Web-based onboarding solution.
CEO Cites Direct Impact on Their Business Business Performance Management Leader Hyperion Adopts SuccessFactors to Augment Human Capital Management Initiatives
Online Recruitment Seminars Attract UAE's HR CommunityOver two hundred delegates from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah debate optimal use of the Internet in recruiting top talent.
HRLOGIX RELEASES NEW SOLUTION TO HELP ENSURE SOX COMPLIANCEHRLogix, a First Advantage Company and a leading provider of Web-based, paperless talent acquisition systems, announced the addition of an innovative paperless solution designed to automate on-boarding and employee separation task management.
Intercultural Expert from U.C. Berkeley a Keynote Speaker at XMei’s U.S.-China HR ConferenceIn times past, Chinese hopefuls flocked to the gold rush of California, and those who settled in San Francisco dubbed the city “Gold Mountain.
Allied Modular Announces Manufacturing Expansion Creating 40-50 New Jobs in Coming MonthsExpansion in Goodlettsville brings new jobs to the local economy.
TalentKeepers released its annual study of employee turnover trends Only 3% predict turnover will decrease for their industry and nearly half - 45% - forecast an increase in turnover.
Corporate Counseling Associates Announces Executive Coaching for Leadership TeamsCCA draws on strategic business understanding and clinical background expertise to help leaders align with their organization’s goals
Brandon Hall Research to Produce ‘Innovations in Learning’ ConferenceUnique Program Stresses Hands-On Learning & Interactive Experience
Softscape’s Greatest Strength Is in Talent ManagementSolution, According to StudyCustomers Recognize Softscape as Customer SatisfactionLeader forPerformance Management Category in Bersin & AssociatesStudy
Confusing Technology Hampering Efforts to Change Employee Behavior, Watson Wyatt Says“Google Effect” Also in Play
CORPORATE TRAINERS PRESSED TO LIMIT TIME-OFF-JOBA new study finds that corporate trainers are being pressed to minimize employee time off the job.
"Desk rage" rises 1% since 2000 survey, with 14% of workers experiencing it in 2007 surveyWorkplaces With 'Kings' or 'Queens' Are Twice as Likely to Experience Desk Rage as the Typical Workplace, Says New Study
Everest Rolls Out Innovative Employee Benefits SolutionValued Employees Receive Assistance to Handle Difficult End of Life Issues
Ask the Coach - Issue 33: How to Focus & Deliver On Expectations? After putting out fires all day, do feel that you have no time or energy left to focus on your strategic priorities? This issue of Ask the Coach offers coaching from Sheree Butterfield – Executive Coach with Break Through Consulting - to help you maximize your time and stay focused on your agenda.
Jordan's Furniture Selects UltimateSoftware's IntersourcingUltimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat Jordan's Furniture, a leading furniture company withapproximately 1,400 employees, has selected Ultimate Software'sIntersourcing service model.
Peopleclick Continues to Support Over Half of the DiversityInc Top 50 for Diversity26 of the Top 50 for Diversity and 6 of the Top 10 Companies for Recruitment and Retention Use Peopleclick Software and Services
Morehead Webcast Reveals Vulnerability to UnionsResearch shows consistent patterns of employee dissatisfaction
CAI's 2007 Annual Employment and Labor Law Update from May 23-24 in Raleigh, NCA two-day conference in Raleigh, NC for employers and human resource professionals on the latest NC and federal updates to labor and employment laws.
PLATEAU AGAIN RECOGNIZED AS GLOBAL ENTERPRISE LEADER IN OVERALL SATISFACTION Customers Give Plateau Highest Rating in Overall Customer Satisfaction Category for Second Consecutive Time; Plateau Leads or Co-Leads Global Enterprise Market Segment in 14 of 20 Satisfaction Categories
HCR Software Solutions Hosts Global Compensation Solutions WebinarFree Webinar, “Global Compensation: Market-Driven Questions and Best Practice Solutions,” presented by Jeitosa Group International executives Karen Beaman, chief executive officer and president, and Al Walker, senior global advisor
Another Outstanding Annual User Conference for Vurv!The 2007 Vurv Revolution Receives Accolades from Customers, Analysts and Industry Experts
Leadership Training Coach Stewart Emery to be Featured Keynote at MindLeaders ConferenceLeadership training expert, executive coach and business leader Stewart Emery will be featured at MindLeaders International User Conference at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Principal Financial Group Offers Added Protection For CustomersGroup term life customers have free access to will preparation and identity theft resources
Professional Standards Institute Announces New Internet Developer Certification ProgramProfessional Standards Institute today announced the April 2nd release of a new certification program for Internet Developers.
GeoLearning Again Recognized as Customer Satisfaction Leader in Enterprise LMS Category of 2007 Latest industry study mirrors 2005 results; GeoLearning again identified as the customer satisfaction leader in the majority of categories for enterprise LMS vendors.
Thought Leader Interview with Rick Lash: Developing Better Leaders, Faster For the last few years Hay Group®, in partnership with CEO Magazine, has conducted a survey of the world's most admired companies when it comes to leadership development. Rick Lash, expertise leader of the Management Development Practice for Hay Group recently met with Karen Elmhirst to discuss the latest survey.
The Narrowing European Pay GapPay patterns are changing very quickly in Europe, but big differences remain.
CAI’s 2007 Annual Employment and Labor Law Update from May 23-24 in Raleigh A Two-Day Conference for Employers and Human Resource Professionals on the Latest NC and Federal Updates to Labor and Employment Laws
Specific Executive Pay Goals Often Omitted From Proxy Statements, Watson Wyatt Analysis A significant number of U.S. companies havenot disclosed the specific goals used in their executive compensationplans, according to a new analysis of 2007 company proxy statements byWatson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm.
TBD Consulting Automates Readiness Assessment In Course OfferingsNew service targets learning retention issues for focused coaching.
HCR Software Solutions to Co-Host Breakfast Program on Leadership and Strategic Talent ManagementHCR Software Solutions, compensation and performance management software provider
Convergys Executive to Present at Upcoming Training Industry “Training Growth Strategies Conference 2007”
WorldatWork Press Publishes Workforce Engagement: Strategies to Attract, Motivate and Retain TalentA recent Gallup Employee Engagement Index Poll found that only 29% of workers are truly "engaged." Another survey found that at least 20% of employees are either actively or passively job hunting. Understandably, many managers are seeking to improve workforce engagement and want to understand how to go about it. Workforce Engagement: Strategies to Attract, Motivate and Retain Talent by Stephen Hundley, Ph.D., Frederic Jacobs, Ph.D. and Marc Drizin, provides readers with research data and case studies that will enhance their understanding of workforce engagement: what it means, why it is important and how it affects individuals and organizations.
PROPOSED LEGISLATION STRIPS EMPLOYEES OF PRIVATE BALLOT ELECTIONSNAM Defends Workers Right to Vote, Free from Coercion and Intimidation
New EEO-1 Form Must be Used Starting in FallThe Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) require certain employers to submit an EEO-1 report to provide specific demographic information about their workforce.
The EEO-1 report has been revised, and beginning in September 2007, you'll be required to use the revised form. Here's a summary of the changes to the EEO-1 report and some tips on collecting the information necessary for completing it.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Coaching and FeedbackEmployment reviews are for the masses and not the managerial exemptions. Is this true? Joan Lloyd shares her answer.
Recruitment Sourcing Strategies It's a tough job being a recruiter, especially when you need to make sure your talent pool can swim with new, big fish! Sharon Cornwall explains.
Managing People, Process & Strategy for Increased ProfitabilityHow can Human Resource Departments leverage technology to become a strategic profit center.
What Kind of Boss Are You Going to Be? It's a million dollar question. . . what are employees looking for in a boss? Bruce Tulgan shares his views.
Why We Say "Yes" When We Want to Say "No"Getting along with others is as much a part of training as any lesson. Linda Adams has more.
Involving Stakeholders in Your Leadership DevelopmentImproving leadership effectiveness can mean teaching an old dog new tricks.
Being All That We Can SeeThe gap between what we say we value and how we live can get pretty big. Jim Clemmer explains.
What to Do When Employees Say They Are Paid UnfairlyLess than half of employees think they are paid fairly compared with people in their own organization who hold similar jobs. Bruce Katcher has more.
Companies That “Play Ball” Remain Productive At NCAA Tourney TimeNCAA Basketball Tournament Can Costs Companies Billions In Lost Productivity.
Human Resources: Adapting to the 21st CenturyChanges in the 21st century are forcing a new kind of thinking in the HR world. Kenny Moore explains.
New Smart Hiring Technology Helps Employers Make Consistent and Informed Hiring Decisions Based on CHalogen Software Consistently Achieves Above Average Levels of Overall Customer Satisfaction Halogen Software Inc., the leading provider of Web-based employee performance and talent management software today announced that according to data collected via its participation in the HDI Customer Satisfaction Index, Halogen has consistently achieved above average levels of overall customer satisfaction in the computer-software category since starting the survey in September 2006.
Performance Systems Group Introduces Comprehensive Reward Management SolutionInnovative RewardTrax® system captures power of the Web to deliver low-cost programs with unparalleled reward options.
Workscape Client Survey Reveals High Adoption Rates for Web-Based Benefits EnrollmentWhile Web-Based Enrollment is Clearly the Preferred Choice, There’s Still Reliance on Other Enrollment Methods
LifeCare® Poll Reveals the Reasons We Work SickPeople go to work sick for different reasons but the top one is apprehension, according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry. In a poll conducted on LifeCare's private web site during the month of February, individuals were asked, "When you go to work sick, what is your main reason?" Here are the complete results of the poll:
teri hires joins Personnel Decisions International as ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGERPersonnel Decisions International (PDI) today announced the hiring of Teri Hires as assistant general manager of the company's Dallas office.
ARUP Laboratories Switches toUltimate Software's IntersourcingUltimate Software(Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic humanresources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced todaythat ARUP Laboratories, a national reference laboratory and aworldwide leader in innovative laboratory research and development, is"live" on Ultimate Software's hosted service model, Intersourcing.
ACI Specialty Benefits, is offering stress counseling and corporate trainings to individuals “Individuals who are on the brink of foreclosure, losing their home or any financial discomfort can suffer from an incredible amount of fear, anxiety and sleeplessness that impact their daily lives,” said Ann Clark, PhD, the CEO and founder of ACI Specialty Benefits.
Zywave, Inc., announced the release of their new, free white paper"How to Sell Value and Grow Your Agency in a Soft P&C Market," which can be downloaded at www.zywave.com.
Blank Rome Selects Authoria to Drive Talent Management ProcessInvestment Aimed at Attracting, Developing and Rewarding the Best Talent
Fiserv and Bank of America Connect Through Viewpointe for Electronic Check Image ExchangeFiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), the nation’s largest third-party check processor, announced today it is now exchanging checks with Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), through Viewpointe, the leading provider of check image exchange and archive services in the United States.
Stumped by Softening P&C Premiums? Get Ideas on How to Increase Your Bottom Line With Zywave's WhiteWith premium growth in 2007 predicted to be a lackluster 1.8 percent by the Insurance Information Institute, brokers are aggressively fighting for more business. This white paper tells how you can position your agency to compete on the value of your services instead of just price.
Applicant Portal Offers Effortless Talent Acquisition for Staffing FirmsTempWorks Software's WebCenter fx exploits internet reach to boost recruitment.
OnlineSummerJobs.Com Launches Free Online Job Site To Help Students, Teens and TeachersJust in time for the summer job search season, OnlineSummerJobs.Com, today, announces the launch of its new website which focuses on helping job seekers find student summer jobs, summer internships, summer camp jobs, teen jobs and more.
"Best Practices for the Use of Cell Phone Text Messaging (SMS) Campaigns for Recruiting" Cell phone text messaging (SMS) campaigns are one of the most effective and efficient branding tools that employers and schools can use to recruit members of Gen Y yet few college recruiters use cell phone text messaging to market their opportunities and even fewer use it well.
Career Planning, Resume Writing and Leadership Development Company Announces Web Site LaunchCareer Coaching 360 announces the launch of its company Web site, CareerCoaching360.com. A career planning, resume writing and leadership development company, Career Coaching 360 provides services for professionals and executives wanting to accelerate their careers. The new Web site provides details of the various services, tools and resources that the company offers. Founder Sherri Thomas will be a featured speaker presenting “Six Key Strategies to Accelerate Your Career” at the upcoming American Marketing Association's Annual Leadership Summit in Chicago on April 20.
Looming Foreclosures Dent Productivity ACI Offers Hope and ManagementProjections of a slow real estate market and rising foreclosure rates are taking its toll on the emotional and physical state of thousands of individuals nationwide, which can lead to stress, absenteeism and decreased productivity in the workplace.
Cytiva / SonicRecruit Acquires Performance Management SoftwareLeading mid-market recruiting software provider expands product line to take advantage of potential $4 billion talent management market.
Adicio and TheLadders.com Offer Additional Revenue to Job SitesAdicio, the Internet’s leading developer of web-based classified advertising solutions, has formed a partnership with TheLadders.com, the world's leading $100,000+ jobs website.
TEDS White Paper Focuses on Competencies Management as the Gateway to Talent ManagementDespite the millions of training and performance dollars spent each year by corporations, statistics reveal that nearly half of organizations today are experiencing talent shortages, and well above half can be expected to do so in the coming years. Read about how TEDS integrates talent management processes to turn learning and performance dollars and cents into a measurable workforce impact that makes sense.
Empowered Autonomy is Key to Successful Organisational Learning Says New SkillSoft StudyA new benchmark study into current and future trends in organisational learning has revealed that self-directed learning is the route preferred by the majority of employees and that the role of managers in facilitating this is critical to success.
This Week's Marathon of 'HR Nightmare' Episodes of "The Office" Aren't That Far-Fetched, Experts SayInstitute for Corporate Productivity Research Backs Up Many of the Fictitious Situations in Hit Comedy
ACS Wins Renewed Defined Contribution Outsourcing Contract with Public Employee Retirement System Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of business process outsourcing and information technology solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a renewal of its defined contribution outsourcing contract with the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), a multi-billion dollar retirement plan providing long term benefits for more than 100,000 members who have had careers in public service.
First Internship Instructional Video Helps Employers Convert Student Talent into Business Gains“Blueprint for Internship Success” reveals advanced internship program management methods and how managers can gain dramatic productivity.
Volvo Selects Kenexa to Facilitate Global Strategic Recruiting InitiativesKenexa Recruiter BrassRing Provides Global Solution to Meet Volvo’s Unique Needs
Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. Announces "Extended KMx Competitive Upgrade Program for SumTotaKnowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI), a leader in Web-Based Training and E-Learning Solutions, today announced the extension of its "KMx Competitive Upgrade Program for SumTotal Systems clients" special offer. This special offer lets corporations and Government agencies, that have licensed software from SumTotal Systems, Inc. upgrade to KMx Enterprise at a substantial discount.
Applicant Portal Offers Effortless Talent Acquisition for Staffing FirmsTempWorks Software’s WebCenter fx exploits internet reach to boost recruitment.
CheckPoint HR Becomes the HR "Heart" of New York Organ Donor NetworkOrganization Optimizes CheckPoint HR's Self-Service Capabilities
Special Offer for Cutting Edge Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence Tools from Cook RossDiversity, inclusion and cultural competency tools are critical resources for organizational diversity executives and champions to leverage their efforts to the maximum degree. This Spring, for a limited time, Cook Ross, Inc., a national leader in the diversity industry, is offering its cutting edge on-line and print tools at a special price to compliment organizational or individual learning and development.
OS2i Expands Reseller/Partner Programs into the US, Canada and EuropeAs the inventors of offshore Recruitment Process Outsourcing (oRPO), OS2i has successfully been integrating their oRPO services into some of the most complex US and European recruitment processes for over four years. To expand their hybrid onshore-offshore RPO model they are looking to grow their affiliate and reseller programs to carefully selected Individuals, Organizations, or Associations serving the Recruitment or Human Resourcers industry.
TEDS White Paper Focuses on Competencies Management as the Gateway to Talent ManagementDespite the millions of training and performance dollars spent each year by corporations, statistics reveal that nearly half of organizations today are experiencing talent shortages, and well above half can be expected to do so in the coming years. Read about how TEDS integrates talent management processes to turn learning and performance dollars and cents into a measurable workforce impact that makes sense.
H-2b Visa Cap Creates Thousands of Unfilled Jobs for 2007The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) reported on Friday, March 23, that the second-half quota of 33,000 H-2B visas had been reached leaving thousands of jobs unfilled for the year 2007.
Alla Schay Named Senior Vice President, Operations of Sterling Testing Systems, Inc.Schay hired to build and improve the privately held company's strategic planning and execution to enhance productivity and efficiency throughout the company's operations.
McJobs are not a McDead end, says Cheltenham Based Sales Trainer and RecruiterLast week saw the dictionary definition of the 'McJob' under fire once again by the global company. In 2003 McDonalds CEO Jim Cantalupo rejected the description - coined by the Canadian novelist Douglas Coupland in his 1991 novel Generation X - as an "inaccurate description of restaurant employment".
RecruitMilitary, The American Legion, and HireVets First To Present Career Fair for VeteransRecruitMilitary, LLC, in cooperation with The American Legion and HireVets First, a unit of the United States Department of Labor, will produce a career fair for veteran job seekers in the East Club Lounge at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati on April 26. At this hiring event, corporate employers, law-enforcement and other government employers, educational institutions, and service organizations will conduct one-on-one interviews with veterans, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
Empowered Autonomy is Key to Successful Organisational Learning Says New SkillSoft StudyA new benchmark study into current and future trends in organisational learning has revealed that self-directed learning is the route preferred by the majority of employees and that the role of managers in facilitating this is critical to success.
Independence Holding Company Announces the Introduction of a New One-Life Dental ProductGroupLink, which has over 20 years experience in dental products, will market and administer this benefits program, which is available nationwide and to people of all ages.
Alla Schay Named Senior Vice President, Operations of Sterling Testing Systems, Inc.Schay hired to build and improve the privately held company's strategic planning and execution to enhance productivity and efficiency throughout the company's operations.
Kensington International, has promoted Linda Sweet to Executive Vice President of Talent Management --Kensington International, an Oak Brook Talent Management firm has promoted Linda Sweet to Executive Vice President of Talent Management Services, Maureen Zabloudil to EVP of Leadership Development and Jon Simmering to Vice President of Operations and our newest addition to the firm is George Karavattuveetil as Vice President of Executive Coaching. George was the founder and President of AccentHR.
Is this Company Too Big or Too Small? Kenexa Research Institute Findings Say that it Might Not MattLatest Research from Kenexa Describes what Employees Gain and Lose by Working at Different Sized Organizations
Hudson Strengthens North America Leadership TeamAppoints Presidents of Search and Talent Management/Recruitment Outsourcing
Australian Financial Services Workers Highly Sought After for Jobs in London, Reports Joslin RoweLondon's top banking, investment and insurance organisations are recruiting Australians in droves, reports Joslin Rowe.
Run With the Bulls Without Getting Trampled - 600 Word ReviewAuthor Tim Irwin uses his experience running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain as a profound metaphor for individuals’ professional lives. Work, although often filled with opportunities, can also be plagued by dangers. Find out more. Read this review.