Nano-Learner™ Breaks New Ground in Global E-Learning Development & TrainingNano-Learner™ and Nano-Coach™ provide miniaturized powerful learning and development experiences which last between 30-180 seconds. These new technologies accelerate learning and transform e-learning from a transactional to a transformation experience by engaging the user at a deep emotional level through a multi-sensory experience. These high-tech processes have been developed by Image Dynamics™ for the busy corporate executive, line manager and employees who want to maximise their time within a tight work schedule or prefer learning in small chunks and want flexible learning at any time or place 24/7.
Sacramento Law Firm Secures $3.25 Million Settlement for Female Employees Following a three year court battle, the Sacramento firm of Diepenbrock Harrison, lawyers for three women suing the City of Modesto for sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, have secured a $3.25 million settlement on their behalf.
Workforce Insight Selects Yang Kim as Application SpecialistWorkforce Insight, Inc. has appointed Yang Kim as Application Specialist to help clients implement leading workforce management solutions. Mr. Kim is currently based in Seattle, WA where he is engaged in the deployment of Kronos software for a large employer.
Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan, Celebrity Rehabilitation and Employer Based EAPNon-celebrities can utilize their employer's employee assistance program (EAP), provided by companies like MINES and Associates, to find assistance in dealing with mental health issues and drug / alcohol addiction problems.
TeamBuilders Announces It Will Changes its Name to TeamBuilders Worldwide, Effective ImmediatelyCompany management says the new name will better reflect the company's worldwide operations.
Performance Management Survey Shows Huge Opportunity for Small & Mid-Sized BusinessesEnjoy this interview with Shelly Davenport, GM, SMB Group, SuccessFactors on how small and mid-sized business are perfoming in the areas of performance and talent management.
Governance Is Critical to Success of HROHuman resources departments are betting more each year on the outsourcing of functions that they may have performed for decades. Without careful and continuing governance, plenty can go wrong. Elaine Gottlieb explains.
HR App Evolution: On-demand on the UpswingThe market for HR systems is expanding and that means small and mid-sized enterprises need to adapt. The answer. . . more automated support for HR functions.
Failure To Deal With Poor Performers May Decrease ‘Engagement’ of Other EmployeesA company’s failure to deal effectively with its few workers who are consistently poor performers may decrease the extent to which other employees are engaged in their jobs and their companies, according to a survey by Sirota Survey Intelligence and the authors of “The Enthusiastic Employee.”
Work Flexibility and Work Life Balance Issues Continue to Challenge Employers Kelly Watson explores ways to retain valued employees.
7 Strategies for Handling Last Minute MeetingsHave you ever found yourself having to scramble to organize a meeting at the last minute? Wouldn’t it be nice that if and when this daunting situation arose, you were well prepared with all necessary information ready at your fingertips? Susan Friedmann shares her tips.
Is Pay For Performance an Impossible Dream?Workforce and leadership involvement is a key to acceptance and success.
Moving into Human ResourcesGood judgment and a large dose of discretion are both key to succeeding in HR.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Dealing with conflictHow do you handle the know-it-all person in the workplace when you return after a substantial absence? Joan Lloyd shares her advice.
European Companies Turning to Finance Shared Services To Drive Cost Savings Study Shows Use of Offshoring Expected to Expand Significantly; Nearly 40% of European Companies Considering Offshore SSO Options
TOWERS PERRIN ACQUIRES GLOBAL EMPLOYEE RESEARCH FIRM ISRTowers Perrin, a global professional services firm, announced today the acquisition of ISR, a leading global employee research and consulting firm.
Students Expect 10+ Years of Student Loan DebtMajority of Student Loan Recipients Expect it to Take More Than 10 Years to Pay Off Loans
Hot Future Careers Profiled in March Newsletter on LearningAndLife.comFive of the hottest career fields experiencing growth through the end of the decade have been identified in the March newsletter at LearningAndLife.com. Sectors include health care, accounting, business administration, information technology and retail management. LearningAndLife.com offers school information as well as career and educational advice.
NetEconomy Solutions will strengthen clients’ ability to combat fraud and money launderingFiserv Acquires Global Financial Crime Management Leader, NetEconomy
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Lincoln Employer Markets Announces Strategic Hires in the Group Insurance TeamLincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) recently named six new members of its Lincoln Employer Markets Group Insurance team in its Omaha and Atlanta offices.
TALX and Liz Claiborne to present workshop at NY HR Week™.TALX and Liz Claiborne to Present Workshop at NY HR Week™: Achieving HR and Business Goals Through Selective Outsourcing
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Lincoln Employer Markets Announces Strategic HiresLincoln National Corporation (NYSE:LNC) recently named six new members of its Lincoln Employer Markets Group Insurance team in its Omaha and Atlanta offices.
“Self-Audit” Reveals When Employee Handbooks Need an Overhaul Thompson Publishing’s Handy Five-Minute Guide to Employee Handbooks Summarizes Benefits and Legal Protections
Jai Shekhawat of Fieldglass is a 2007 “Pro to Know”Supply & Demand Chain Executive Recognizes Fieldglass CEO as Transformative Force in Global Workforce Management
Library Renovation Sparks 500% Traffic Increase in Two MonthsFree Management Library Reflects Trend in Information Retrieval
Mary Lotz has joined Buck Consultants' Phoenix officeLotz joins Buck from TriWest Healthcare Alliance, where she served as Manager of Internet and Database Development.
Employers With Broad Health Strategies Better Able to Control CostsMORE COMPANIES OFFERING CONSUMER-DIRECTED HEALTH PLANS, WATSON WYATT/NATIONAL BUSINESS GROUP ON HEALTH SURVEY FINDS
ELT and SHRM (The Society for Human Resource Management) have launched an exciting new partnershipWe are very pleased to announce that ELT and SHRM (The Society for Human Resource Management) have launched an exciting new partnership to offer online compliance training to the employer community.
Operitel and dominKnow Announce Made-in-Canada Platform Partnership to Satisfy Global Demand Canadian e-learning companies dominKnow Inc. and Operitel Corp. today announced they have formed a partnership that promises Operitel's international customers better online courseware delivery and reusability.
China Business Expert Irv Beiman to Speak at XMei’s U.S.-China HR ConferenceChina represents a significant business market for U.S. companies—but HR practices do not readily translate from one country to the next. Dr. Irv Beiman will help companies who do business in China, or hope to, to understand and avoid the barriers to intercultural success.
LEARNSHARE ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH MINDLEADERS TO BOLSTER CONTENT LIBRARYLeading Learning Solutions Provider Now a Preferred Provider for LearnShare Members
CyberShift to Showcase Workforce and Expense Management Product SuiteCyberShift, a leading provider of global workforce management and expense management automation software and services
The Newman Group to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's "Talent Management Strategy & Execution"The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator in talent management strategies, and The Newman Group, a leading provider of talent management consulting services, announced today that The Newman Group will sponsor HCI's Talent Management Strategy & Execution education and research track, one of several topics addressed in HCI's Talent Strategy community of interest, a community HCI considers essential for organizations seeking to leverage human capital.
FORTUNE Magazine's 100 Best list creator, Great Place to Work® Institute to Feature Keynote Great Place to Work® Institute,the global research and consulting firm dedicated to "building a better society by helping companies transform their workplaces," will feature keynote by Laszlo Bock, VP of People Operations at Google, at annual conference April 18-20 in Los Angeles.
PreVisor to Sponsor Human Capital Institute's "Assessment and Selection" InitiativesHCI and Previsor recognize that candidate selection, whether for external hires or internal redeployment, is of critical importance to effective talent management.
HealthPass Surpasses Enrollment MilestoneMore than 10,000 Employees Participating in Small Employer Health Insurance Plans
CyberShift Invites Attendees to View Demonstrations of Workforce Management Product Suite CyberShift Invites Attendees to View Demonstrations of Workforce Management Product Suite at Upcoming 5th Annual NY HR Week™
LearnShare Announces Collaboration With MindLeaders To Bolster Content LibraryLeading Learning Solutions Provider Now a Preferred Provider for LearnShare Members: LearnShare, LLC, the consortium of Fortune 1000 companies organized to research, design, purchase, package and share best practices in training and development, today announced that it has partnered with Dublin, Ohio-based MindLeaders, a leading edge learning services provider. LearnShare members will now have access to learning methodologies from a wide variety of subject matter. Members of the consortium will also receive preferred pricing through the partnership.
Dream Job Poll on EQSQ.com Reveals Childhood Jobs of ChoiceEQSQ.com's online "The Pollitzer" poll asks visitors to reveal their top childhood career goals. Men and women who want to find the right career or educational program go to EQSQ.com, a personality quiz resource that features polls and articles about social, gender and career issues.
Thought Leader Interview with Chip Heath: Increasing Your Influence: How to Make Your Ideas StickWhy are urban legends and conspiracy theories are so sticky? How do you create “curiosity gaps”? HR.com’s Karen Elmhirst spoke with Professor and Author Chip Heath about how to increase your influence through improving the “stickiness” of your ideas.
The Pendulum of Management Has Been Swinging in the Wrong DirectionManaging people is not easy. As Bruce Tulgan shows little management training means false empowerment.
Is Your Job to Blame for Your Health Woes?Desk jobs may seem like one of the safest occupations in the work world, but research has found they may be to blame for a variety of health ailments afflicting workers across the nation.
PlatformOne Named the BEST HRO Provider to the Mid-MarketPlatformOne today announced that it has recently been named the TOP provider of HR Outsourcing Services in the mid-market. Hundreds of HRO clients of mid-market size evaluated forty-seven vendors from eight countries through the study’s 2006 balloting process.
Argon Venture Partners Opens Offices in Silicon Valley, California and Calgary, AlbertaWorld’s First Western Canada-U.S. Early-Stage Technology Venture Capital Firm
Senior Living Company ''Live'' onEmployee Self-Service Using Ultimate Software's UltiProBusiness Editors/Software Writers/Human Resources Writers
Athena Hits the Road; New Mobile Knowledge Delivery Formats Announced by AthenaOnlineAthenaOnline, a leading provider of on-demand knowledge, announced today that they will be offering portions of their leadership library (SmartBytes) for use on video iPods and cellular phones.
WorldatWork Comments on Proposed Shareholder Vote on Executive PayThe U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services held a hearing on March 8 about legislation that would allow shareholders to vote on the compensation packages of corporate executives. The bill, H.R. 1257, was introduced by the Committee's chairman, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) last week and is being called "The Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act." WorldatWork staff attended the hearing and submitted a statement on behalf of the association which became part of the hearing record.
PlatformOne Named TOP FIVE End-to-End Mid-Market HR Outsourcing ProviderPlatformOne today announced that it has recently been named a TOP FIVE provider of HR Outsourcing Services in the mid-market by Workforce Management (WFM). Seven providers were named in the WFM mid-market study.
Companies seek out CCA for its unique business understanding and focus on employee performanceCorporate Counseling Associates Adds 27 New EAP, Coaching and Training Clients Since Third Quarter 2006
Half Of CFOs Who Leave Companies Exit For Reasons Other Than A New JobFifty percent of the chief financial officers who left companies did so for reasons other than finding another job according to a survey by Right Management.
TrueAdvantage and Sales Performance International Host Complimentary Webcast Leading Industry Analyst Firm Offers Best Practices, Processes and Technologies to Increase Sales Performance
OrgPlus Extends SAP Functionality through Intelligent Organization Charts HumanConcepts Announces Deeper SAP Integration for OrgPlus ® Organizational Charting and Workforce Modeling Software
City of High Point, N.C. Selects CyberShift’sComplex Scheduling, Around-the-Clock Shifts, City Pay Rules and FLSA Calculations to be Managed by City-Wide Time and Attendance System
Resume Mirror, has signed a contract with Higher Bracket Online MediaCanada’s largest source of online jobs for six-figure and executive job search information. Higher Bracket is licensing Resume Mirror’s Enterprise Applicant Manager(TM) (EAM(TM)), and will be deploying it as part of the core engine behind its online job board, www.higherbracket.ca.
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HR Publisher Offers Free Employee Attitude Surveys to Employers NationwideComplimentary, Custom-Written Report Will Compare Their Employees’ Responses to National Benchmarks
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The First Element of Change Change is fairly predictable - it is going to happen! Nathan Greeno shares how to recognize and leverage each step.
CyberShift to Feature Necho Expense Management Solution at 3rd Annual Canadian Alliance of Business CyberShift, a leading provider of global workforce management and expense management software and services
Investment management firm implements the GeoExpress on-demand LMS platform.Mackenzie Financial Corporation Deploys
GeoLearning's Hosted LMS Suite
Companies seek out CCA for its unique business understanding and focus on employee performanceCorporate Counseling Associates Adds 27 New EAP, Coaching and Training Clients Since Third Quarter 2006
Monster and Adicio Form Strategic Recruitment Services Alliance Relationship Enables Adicio to Offer Monster’s Industry-Leading Recruitment Services to 250+ Media Partners Nationwide
Swedish Covenant Hospital Enhances Strategic HR after Switching to Ultimate Software's UltiProIHRIM and Knowledge Infusion to Present Talent Management Survey Results at April 11 WebinarProviding end-to-end talent management solutions that enable organizations to better recruit, get more out of the employee appraisal process, manage learning to develop employees' strategically-critical competencies, and compensate employees fairly are just a few of the topics that will be covered in the IHRIM/Knowledge Infusion webinar slated for April 11.
Record Number of Search Professionals Welcome The Launch of FILEFINDER 8The launch of Dillistone Systems’ latest release of FILEFINDER 8, the specialist software for executive recruitment, has attracted record levels of interest and has been described as “a stunning leap forward”.
Pakistan IT Jobs Boom: Rozee.pk Becomes Top Jobs MarketplaceStrong demand for IT professionals in Pakistan, coupled with a larger pool of qualified engineers has made Rozee.pk one of the top 25 visited sites in Pakistan.
Forum to Redefine Branding for the 21st Century is LaunchedThe 2007 New York Incentive, Rewards & Recognition Expo Debuts May 30-31
VCG Previews Pointwing Recruiting and Staffing Software at SI Executive ForumNew customizable recruiting and staffing software platform enables firms to achieve operational excellence and accelerate recruiting and sales.
Learn Five Key Strategies for Effective Leadership… in 60 Minutes - Free Teleseminar March 12, 2007In an exciting, Free Teleseminar scheduled for Monday, March 12, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) noted management consultants David Jackson and Cynsie Kraines of The Levinson Institute will share with you 5 Key Management Strategies for Effective Leadership and discuss common concerns such as accountability, morale, motivation, and work performance. The Levinson Institute, founded in Boston in 1968, is one of the world's most respected executive-development and consulting firms. In the teleseminar, Jackson and Kraines use vivid stories from many successful companies to illustrate how the best leaders create trust-inducing cultures and accountable, productive working relationships.
AP9 BusinessMax Guides Members Through Their Next InterviewAP9 Business Max presents tips to shine during an interview.
TALX Corp. Tax Credit and Incentives Specialist to Tax Incentive Alert Editorial Advisory BoardTALX Corporation (NASDAQ: TALX), a leading provider of human resource and payroll-related services, today announced that Angela Lockman, of the Tax Credits and Incentives Division at TALX has been appointed to Strafford Publications, Inc.'s Tax Incentive Alert Editorial Advisory Board.
Defining Their Contribution: What Companies Offer Employees for RetirementWith the projected strain on social security, employees should plan to contribute more to their retirement savings.
MyPayrollHR Launches to Meet SMBs HR and Payroll ChallengesMyPayrollHR launches unique online payroll and human resources hosted, on-demand solution for giving SMBs control over payroll, employee and HR data.
Survey Highlights Project Managers' Insecurity and Accreditation IssuesSurvey charts rise in professionalism and shows that money isn't everything for project managers, which is just as well, as only 38% of project managers saw their earnings increase last year. Accreditation is a big issue, and project managers question whether there are too many accreditation bodies offering qualifications. Links to downloadable report.
iCIMS Named One of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey HAZLET, N.J. iCIMS, a leading Software-as-a-Service (Saas) provider, today announced that the company has been selected as one of “The Best Places to Work in New Jersey.”
TheLadders.com to Sponsor Career Masters Institute ConferenceTheLadders.com, the world's largest online service catering exclusively to the $100k+ job market, is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the 2008 Annual Professional Conference of the Career Masters Institute.
Nakisa unveils an integrated data visualization and talent management suite Leader in Visual Workforce Management solutions introduces the Nakisa Talent Management Series
Talent Management Goes Mainstream: IHRIM and Knowledge Infusion to present Talent Management Survey Providing end-to-end talent management solutions that enable organizations to better recruit, get more out of the employee appraisal process, manage learning to develop employees' strategically-critical competencies, and compensate employees fairly are just a few of the topics that will be covered in the IHRIM/Knowledge Infusion webinar slated for April 11.
The Promotion Blues6 out of 10 employees say their company doesn't provide advancement opportunities. Bruce Katcher has more on getting through the promotion blues.
TalentQuest Expands with Record GrowthTalentQuest, an Atlanta-based human resources consulting and technology solutions firm, exceeded 2006 growth projections with significant new accounts from a variety of business sectors and a suite of new customizable offerings.
PBL ScoreCard™ Software Version 2.2 designed to drive focus, urgency and accountabilityPerformance Management Software From CSI Helps Businesses Manage Accountability, Business Metrics and Corporate Communications
Communication Tools for Multicultural WorkplacesBonnie Gross shares tips on how HR can improve an organization's environment by understanding how cultural nuances can impede communication.
Nursing Career Change for Chatterbean.com Quiz Respondents Who VolunteerChatterbean.com, a response-driven site with quizzes and surveys covering a wide variety of topics, asked visitors what they might do with a few extra hours' time in a career survey. Over 30 percent of respondents indicated they would spend their time volunteering their time to help people. Chatterbean.com's career quizzes help visitors assess the career path that might best suit them. This latest survey indicates that a majority of respondents might be suited for a career in an industry projected to be short over one million nurses by the year 2020.
Why Acquistion and Retention Strategies Don't WorkWill you know where your talent is in 2008? Deloitte shares its research series on Talent Management.
Best Company Leaders Inspire their Team, and Their ClientsNow in its fourth year, the Sunday Times 100 Best Small companies to work for survey - published on the 4th of March - once again illustrates the benefits for employees who work for these outstanding organizations, but what does this mean for customers and clients who work with them?
GeoLearning Named "Top Growth Company" by the Technology Association of IowaGrowing 320% over the past 3 years, GeoLearning's solid business strategy, commitment to customer satisfaction and scalable Software as a Service model gets TAI's nod for top growth award.
Convergys: One of America's Most Admired Companies for the Seventh Consecutive YearFor the seventh consecutive year, Convergys Corporation (NYSE: CVG) has been rated one of "America's Most Admired" companies by Fortune Magazine.
The Leadership Challenge® Public Workshop Is Coming to BostonConcord Growth Systems announces the scheduling of the first public offering of the award winning Leadership Challenge® Workshop in Boston.
Confidence-Based Learning™ Leads the Way for Education in Tissue Bank Industry KNOWLEDGE FACTOR AND NEW ENGLAND ORGAN BANK’S TISSUE DONOR ELIGIBILITY COURSE NOW ACCEPTED FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
HR Publisher Offers Free Employee Attitude Surveys to Employers NationwideBLR is offering free employee attitude surveys to companies nationwide. For minimal effort and no cost, each cooperating organization will receive a complimentary, custom-written report on how their workforce views supervision, communication, teamwork, and chances for advancement. The report will also benchmark their employees' responses to those at similar size and type companies nationwide.
HRsmart Hosts First Partner & Leadership Forum In San AntonioMore Than 50 HCM Vendors Met To Discuss the Value of Delivering a Fully-Integrated Talent Management Suite
CyberShift’s March Webcasts Examine the Benefits of Enterprise-Class Workforce CyberShift, a leading provider of global workforce management and expense management software and services
Fred Pryor Seminars And Careertrack Spring Summer 2007 Training Seminars Free training search engine allows users to shop compare and register for seminars from Skillpath National Seminars Group American Management Association Cornell ILR Cross Country Education Padgett Thompson and other training providers.
Joan Lloyd's HR Words of Advice: Handling a GrievanceAn informal grievance turns into a mediated meeting. Joan Lloyd shares her views on how to handle a difficult employee.
Infohrm to Host Inaugural Workforce Planning SummitThe leader in Workforce Planning will bring together industry experts, customers, and business leaders June 18, 2007 in Chicago
TrueAdvantage and Sales Performance International Host Complimentary Webcast Leading Industry Analyst Firm Offers Best Practices, Processes and Technologies to Increase Sales Performance
Harmless March Madness office pools may lead to gambling issuesThe “harmless” March Madness pools that will be popping up over the next couple of weeks can have a significant impact on office productivity --- with an estimated total loss for American businesses ranging between $400 million to $1.5 billion during the course of the tournament (Detroit News, March 2004).