Dream. Inspire. Design. Fashion Show Features Student Talent150 garments created by students will be on display
The Advance Review Copy of Leadership 4.0 has Been Released by NewParadigms PressMost of the 25,000 books, and 148,000,000 hits retrieved by Google on leadership are based on a false paradigm. In this pre-publication book Leadership 4.0, Dr. Jim Dillahunty exposes the fatal flaw and presents an important discussion of the true underpinnings of leadership development, and how to get it right for organizations, in families, and for individuals. Dr. Jim Dillahunty speaks with the voice of knowledge and persuasion. He is a successful CEO, entrepreneur, academic researcher, and co-author of Stephen Covey, Ken Blanchard, and Deepak Chopra.
The National Association of Women MBAs (NAWMBA) Launches Greater Boston Chapter Local business organization aims to propel women into more leadership positions
Youth Continue 50-year Leadership Development Program, Graduate 20,000th Participant Youth leaders graduate 20,000th youth participant on August 8 at Camp Tamarancho in Marin County.
17 percent of Canadians still subject to medical, medication, or laboratory errorsCommonwealth Study. 20 percent in USA and 20 percent Australia
May 2009 marked the fifth anniversary of the publication of the Canadian Adverse Events Study.
PreVisor helps retail sector boost sales through talent measurementssessment Suite tailored to hiring most qualified for retail positions to drive results, increase efficiencies
Publicis Selling Solutions Announces Recent New HiresPublicis Selling Solutions, a leading provider of sales, service, and clinical teams for biopharma, today announced several recent new hires. Publicis Selling Solutions is a Publicis Strategic Solutions Group company.
Hire Disability Solutions™ Breaks Barriers to Bring Qualified Disabled Workers&Corporations TogetherJob Tools and Content Now More Easily Accessible to HireDS.com Visitors
LifeCare® Wins Two CQIA Silver Innovation Prizes This release shares details about two awards that LifeCare has received from Connecticut Quality Improvement Award Inc.
CASTING NOW: Brill Street offers “The Best Reality TV Internship Ever”Brill Street, a leader in the human capital space connecting corporate America to Generation Y, is holding a casting call for “The Best Internship in Reality TV Ever”, a new television series created by Imagine This! TV about challenges and solutions in communities around the globe.
Kroll Fraud Solutions Helps Organizations Achieve Compliance with Red Flag Rules RequirementsNew Kroll training program explains how organizations can follow these new regulations and develop a compliant Red Flag Rules program with ease and minimal internal resource requirements.
Walking Program Impacts Employee Health and the Bottom LineHealth Enhancement Systems releases definitive white paper on the health and economic impact of walking programs for workplace wellness.
OKWU to Participate in VA Yellow Ribbon ProgramOklahoma Wesleyan University has been approved by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a participating institution in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. Benefits are payable for training pursued on or after August 1, 2009.
SAVO Appoints New Chief Sales Officer Former Vice President of Sales at Salesforce.com Joins Growing SAVO Team
Kroll Fraud Solutions Helps Organizations Achieve Compliance with Red Flag Rules RequirementsNew Kroll training program explains how organizations can follow these new regulations and develop a compliant Red Flag Rules program with ease and minimal internal resource requirements.
Retensa's New HR Metrics Tool Reveals More Employee Cost SavingsRetensa launches its next-generation employee cost analysis tool, HRMetricsPro (www.hrmetricspro.com), expanding its HR Metrics Service.
Exxova Appoints Executive Management TeamExxova, Inc appoints an Executive Management team to accelerate the company's growth and expansion. Three respected leaders, Arthur H. Mazor, Ari Kandel, and Anthony Marino, join Exxova to form an expanded executive management team, complementing the company's founders, Rick Maurer and Srinivas Koneru.
Families Lack Last-Minute Child Care Options, Impacting Work Performance and Career AdvancementThe State of Care Index™ -- a quarterly survey released by Care.com in July 2009 -- reports 82 percent of parents, when faced with a child care crisis in the past year, solved the problem by missing work.
CEO of International Executive Coaching Firm Invited to Lecture at Oxford University Dan McNeill accepts invitation to lecture at one of the World's most prestigious Universities
Goodman Institute students outperform the world once again! 92% of students pass CFA® Level I exam
The RightThing Repeats as Number One Overall RPO Provider in Annual RankingsLeads Recruitment Process Outsourcing Industry
SAP, Lawson to Battle Talent Management Suite Vendors Plateau and Salary.com at HR Technology® SAP, Lawson to Battle Talent Management Suite Vendors
Plateau and Salary.com at HR Technology® Conference Shootout
David Meets Goliath During Signature Software Competition
PrincetonOne Named Mid-Market and On Demand Leader as Part of HRO Today Magazine's RPO Baker's DozPrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, today announced that it has been named as one of the top three providers on HRO Today magazine's Mid-Market and On Demand Leaders list. HRO Today is a leading magazine for the human resources outsourcing industry.
Mountain States Health Alliance (MSHA), announced today the rollout of the TEDS® Talent Management SMountain States Health Alliance (MSHA), headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee, announced today the rollout of the TEDS® Talent Management Suite. TEDS is now live for the system-wide management of Mountain States’ team member learning.
Biz Coach Analysis: Steps for Economic Success in Washington State The Biz Coach, Terry Corbell, writes Washington state has the ability to change its economic forecast - from cloudy to bright sunshine - if the public sector makes several innovations. The Seattle media columnist and business-performance consultant believes Washington is capable of being No. 1 in economic development and job-creation, and suggests government become tolerant of economic and political liberties.
USCIS to Accept New H-2B Fiscal Year 2009 PetitionsEmployers Encouraged to Use Premium Processing – Need to File with Labor Certification
You Just Hired Jack the RipperChange management and performance turnaround expert Kevin Herring makes the case for including values as an essential component for selecting new employees in this month's Management In Real Life column.
Accolo's John Younger Speaks about Life as an EntrepreneurTorchiana's Executive Networking Forum series wait listed to hear John Younger speak about Life as an Entrepreneur. Learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur - and the trials and tribulations of realizing your vision.
Simply Hired is a “Top 100 Website of 2009” Says PC MagazineFastest Growing Job Search Engine is Only Job Site to Make the List
Beat Your Competitors to a Pulp Through DevelopmentHow organizations view development and their overall development strategy makes a key difference on whether development becomes a competitive advantage for the organization. It affects what capabilities get developed, how they get developed and how the capabilities are used on the job. During this webcast, we will discuss the difference between the following and show participants how they can take action to deliver the first vs. the second
Employee Assistance Programs Take Direct Aim at Costs Stemming from Mental Health Parity LegislatMH/SA Gatekeeper Leads to Direct Savings that Offset Cost of EAP
Workscape to Host Webcast on Business Impact of President Obama’s Healthcare Plan Workscape, Inc., a leading provider of outsourced benefits and talent management solutions, will host a Webcast presented by Marie Armenio, Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
Autodesk, Inc. to Optimize Recruitment Marketing with SmashFly Software SmashFly provides real-time metrics for optimizing recruitment efforts
HR Solutions, Inc. Introduces PEER: A New Solution for Personal Job EngagementHR Solutions, Inc. www.hrsolutionsinc.com
, a leader in Employee Engagement Survey instruments and Human Capital management consulting has created PEER™, the Personal Employee Engagement Report. The only tool of its kind in the industry, PEER™ provides employees with the opportunity to understand their own level of workplace Engagement (Actively Engaged, Ambivalent, or Disengaged) and provides best practice recommendations for improvement, thereby creating a more satisfying and productive professional experience.
Spherion Recruitment Process Outsourcing Division to Become SourceRight SolutionsName change more accurately reflects the strategic direction and focus of the company’s RPO division
Introducing ePraise: a free employee recognition eCard serviceBaudville Encourages Daily Recognition with the Release of Free Recognition Ecard Service
ePraise is a free employee recognition ecard service available on Baudville.com
Speech-Language Pathology Profession Among Top Ten Highest Paying Jobs For WomenSpeech-language pathology (SLP) is the ninth highest paying profession for women according to a recent article published in Forbes.com. Based on a 2008 analysis from the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau, the article states that the median yearly earnings for SLPs are $58,448. The speech-language pathology profession was the only occupation on the list reported by Forbes that showed no gender pay gap.
Human Capital Institute Announces Sponsors of Government Talent Management Summit in RestonHuman Capital Institute Announces Sponsors of
Government Talent Management Summit in Reston, Virginia,
September 21 to 23, 2009
More than a Dozen Industry Leaders Partner with HCI to
Deliver Vital Talent Management Knowledge
HealthcareSource Extends Leadership in Healthcare Talent ManagementHealthcareSource, the leading provider of talent management software solutions for the healthcare industry, today reported strong financial results for the first-half of 2009. Despite the economic environment, the company reported first-half revenue growth of over 40% compared to the same period last year, yielding a strong increase in operating income and a solid cash position. The company announced a number of accomplishments for the first-half of the year, including closing 30 new enterprise product contracts across both the Position Manager® and Performance Manager® solutions.
Singapore Launches Media Blueprint with Injection of Funds into IndustryThis national media blueprint will inject an additional S$230 million to the development of the industry, on top of the $500 million already committed to interactive and digital media R&D.
Economic stimulus for a flexible work force using PreVisor's new At Home Agent solutionIdentify and hire contact center agents who deliver sales, satisfaction, and measurable results that impact the bottom line.
XCapacity’s “COO for an Hour” Drives Small Business GrowthSmall business owners gain access to new resource for growth, adding seasoned expertise to their roster, without adding overhead.
Aflac Incorporated Announces Second Quarter ResultsAflac Incorporated Announces Second Quarter Results, Declares Third Quarter Dividend, Announces Planned Acquisition of Continental American Insurance Company
HumanConcepts Announces OrgPlus PremiumHumanConcepts Announces OrgPlus Premium:
A First-in-Class Solution for Planning, Measuring and Implementing Workforce Change
Recession-Proof Your Workplace Training ProgramRecession-Proof Your Workplace Training Program: Employers Group Arms Companies with a Global Online Training Solution
Tom Diamante of Corporate Counseling Associates Named to Board of Directors for Non-Profit ENACTto promote social change in schools
CollegeRecruiter.com Sees Sharp Decline in Number of Entry Level Jobs and Internships in AugustMost states showed a sharp reduction in the number of internship and entry-level-job listings they provided for August.
My HSA Rewards Announces the Launch of My HSA Rewards WirelessEarn $50 in Cash rewards from all of the nation's leading wireless providers and have it directly deposited into your Health Savings Account
Penn State Helps Make Online Education More Affordable for Military SpousesThe unsung heroes of the armed forces are often the spouses of military personnel who put their educational and professional aspirations on hold to accommodate the mobile and flexible lifestyle of a military family. Penn State World Campus is now partnering with the Department of Defense on the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) program to provide spouses with improved access to flexible online education.
PreVisor to Present at SIOP Leading Edge Consortium: Global Selection & AssessmentMike Fetzer, Global Director of Advanced Assessment Technologies, chosen to speak on computer adaptive testing
Innovator Tripware Touts Business Travel Tool of the YearTripware, a novel end-to-end travel tool launched this year, offers business travelers the ability to schedule a business meeting and book the travel related to that meeting in one familiar tool: Microsoft Outlook. Tripware's tool, a plug-in dubbed Tripware OutBook, has been selected to demonstrate their innovation at the 2009 Travel Innovation Summit[at]The PhoCusWright Conference in November.
MPS Group Announces Second Quarter 2009 ResultsMPS Group, Inc. (NYSE:MPS), a leading provider of
specialty staffing, consulting and business solutions, today announced financial results for the
second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Second quarter revenue of $418 million
and diluted net income per common share of $0.03 were at the high end of the range of
guidance previously provided by management.
Employers see well-designed worksite health and wellness programs as strong value in down economyEmployers see well-designed worksite health and wellness programs as strong value in down economy
Webinar Offers Tips for Meeting Compliance Communications and Provides HRCI Credit for Human ResourcIncreasing challenges posed by more complex compliance regulations and rapidly shifting benefits programs.
If You Can't Join 'Em, Beat 'EmThe Drucker Institute's "Drucker Apps" Offers Key Insights on Competition, Whether You're an Entrepreneur, a Top Executive or Simply Someone with Sharp Elbows
IntegraScan Launches New Initiative Aimed at Improving Safety in Schools IntegraScan Launches New Initiative Aimed at Improving Safety in Schools While Saving Tax Payers Millions
IntegraScan has announced the introduction of a new initiative geared to help America's schools provide comprehensive protection for students while saving the tax payers millions each year.
SHAREOWNERS.ORG, TWO OTHER GROUPS SUPPORT U.S. HOUSE ACTION ON ³CEO PAY TO REIN IN ONGOING ABUSES Survey Shows 83 Percent of Americans Support ³Say on Pay² to Restore
Confidence; Return of ŒBonus Fever¹ on Wall Street Cited As Evidence that
Strong Action by Lawmakers Needed.
THE SINGAPORE HUMAN CAPITAL SUMMIT RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER The Singapore Human Capital Summit 2009 is a premier conference on managing and developing human capital, organised for Asia, in Asia.
Pay Increase Budgets Decrease in 2009 for UtilitiesThe newly released Compensation Data Utilities 2009 survey results show pay increase budgets have fallen to 3.3 percent. With pay increase budgets down this year, the utilities surveyed have projected a slight decrease in 2010 to 3.1 percent. These numbers further reinforce predictions of little economic growth in the coming year.
More Finance Employees Rehired At Same or Higher SalaryHalf-Yearly Update Finds Most Get Jobs By Networking and Don’t Need to Relocate
Marathon Health Opens a New Worksite Health Center for Syniverse TechnologiesNinth Full-Scale Health Center Opened by Marathon Health in 2009
Employee Cost Sharing Rises Dramatically in Prescription Drug Plans, According to Buck Consultants SMore employers are using cost sharing as a utilization management tool in their prescription drug programs. This is among the findings of a survey released today by Buck Consultants, an ACS company, which identified strategies employers are using to manage their prescription drug benefits and costs.
HumanConcepts Announces OrgPlus PremiumHumanConcepts Announces OrgPlus Premium: A First-in-Class Solution for Planning, Measuring and Implementing Workforce Change
The Kenexa Research Institute Asks: Youthful Optimism, Myth or Reality?Younger Workers Report Higher Levels of Employee Confidence
Strong Arms, Big Bats Comprise Talented Group of Aflac's National B-ball Player of the Year NomineeWinner to Take Home Coveted Jackie Robinson Award
CEO OF INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE COACHING FIRM INVITED TO LECTURE AT OXFORD UNIVERSITYDan McNeill accepts invitation to lecture at one of the World’s most prestigious Universities
CyberShift Examines the Healthcare Industry’s Unique Workforce and Expense ManagementDetails How Healthcare Providers Can Leverage Technology to Streamline Processes, Reduce Costs to Support Delivery of Cost-Efficient, Quality Healthcare
Manchester Airport Group Creates a First-Class Performance Management Strategy UK’s second largest airport operator deploys Cornerstone’s SaaS-based talent management solution for engaging and developing 2,700 employees
SEEING IS BELIEVINGCandidates With Strong Resumes Often Fail to Meet Expectations in Interview
The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Declines Moderately in JuneThe Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ saw a moderate
decline in June. The index now stands at 88.4, decreasing 0.8 percent from the revised May figure of 89.1, and
down 21.6 percent from a year ago.
Organizations Deploying Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Solutions Nearly Doubled within a Year WorkForce Software's July Learning Series Webinar Reveals the Benefits of SaaS to HR and Payroll Professionals
Organizational Change Management Approach of the Year Awarded to VitalSmartsBestselling authors receive the Beckhard Memorial Prize by MIT Sloan Management Review
Savings Initiatives in Expatriate Programs Continue In a follow-up survey to ORC Worldwide’s 2008 study, Flash Survey: Cost Savings Initiatives, employers reported ongoing plans to reduce costs in the international arena.
Tyco, ARINC, and Boots & Coots Realize Immediate Benefits of Live Virtual InterviewsInternational and domestic usage significantly reduces applicant travel costs and time
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence IndexTM Retreats AgainThe Conference Board Consumer Confidence IndexTM, which
had retreated in June, declined further in July. The Index now stands at 46.6 (1985=100), down from
49.3 in June. The Present Situation Index decreased to 23.4 from 25.0 last month. The Expectations
Index declined to 62.0 from 65.5 in June.
LatPro Diversity Career Fair Returns to Atlanta on August 27 LatPro’s job fair for Hispanic and bilingual professionals will take place at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Plaza on Thursday August 27th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Radio Talk Show Provides Practical Tips for Job SeekersEvery Saturday at 10:00am, three Austin-area career specialists will do live broadcasts over the Internet. The Job Search Boot Camp Show will infuse weary job seekers and career changers with new energy and confidence.
International Institute for Learning Gains PRINCE2® Accredited Training Organization (ATO) StatusGlobal Leader in Project Management Joins Select Group of Organizations Authorized to Provide PRINCE2 Training
Strategic Assessment – When Cost-Cutting Has Run Its CourseStrategic assessment begins to answer the question, “So how now are we going to make our numbers?”
Volunteers Can Now Get Their Background Check For Free Through IntegraScan.comIn this tough economy organizations are being forced to ask their volunteers to pay for their own background checks. This alarming trend could seriously impact the number of people volunteering. To combat this, IntegraScan has launched the V.B.C program. Anyone volunteering can get their background check for free through IntegraScan.com.
Total Career Success David Allen, Bestselling Author Making It All Work: Winning in LifeDavid Allen, best-selling author of Getting Things Done and Making It All Work will be featured on Total Career Success, an Internet show on VoiceAmerica Talk Radio Network, at 11 a.m. Central on Monday, June 27. The show is designed to inform and encourage listeners to achieve their career goals by featuring experts and business leaders to provide advice on job search and career advancement. As an internationally recognized expert in personal and organizational productivity, David Allen works with Fortune Global 1000 corporations and government agencies. Getting Things Done has inspired millions in 28 languages and has spawned a whole "GTD industry" for personal productivity. His new book, Making It All Work, provides a road map to success in your career and life. If you ever feel overworked, overwhelmed, or overteched, listen in!
Recession Related Employee Disgruntlement Prompts Seminar on Managing Problem Behaviours Growing recession woes have instigated worry in companies surrounding the potential threat of workplace violence. In response to this ProActive ReSolutions, a company that provides training and conflict resolution services to organisations, will host a two hour seminar dealing with the broader issue of managing problem behaviours, such as violence, stalking and bullying, in the workplace. The session is scheduled to take place on 20 August 2009 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m at the Sydney Hilton Hotel, Sydney, Australia.
Workforce Management Technology Expert Draws Upon Real Time Visibility to Solve Business ProblemsNo Boundaries shows there are no boundaries with WMT
MICHAEL C. FINA SETS OFF A “SPARK” WITH NEW ON-THE-SPOT RECOGNITION PROGRAMThemed Gift Cards Spark Smiles for Employees
Management Mentors Introduces MentoringComplete to the UK MarketplaceBoston-based corporate mentoring company aligns itself with London-based organization, which specializes in the attraction, development, and retention of talent.
BERNARD HODES GROUP PRESIDENT BRUCE SKILLINGS RECEIVES SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD2009 Awards of Excellence honors Skillings as true innovator in HR industry
Sun Life Financial Launches Expanded Employee Assistance ProgramEAP By Design Allows Employers to Choose from a Range of Solutions
Thomas Masci, Jr. of Health Advocate, Inc. Wins Philadelphia Business Journal's 2009 CFO of the YearHealth Advocate™, the nation's leading independent healthcare advocacy and assistance company, announced today that Thomas Masci, Jr., CFO and cofounder, has been named the winner in the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2009 CFO of the Year Award in the medium company category.
iCIMS Honored for Outstanding Client Satisfaction in Both US & UK AwardsiCIMS’ dedication to client satisfaction recognized by 2009 NY Enterprise Report Small Business Awards and Software Satisfaction Awards
The McNeill Group Honored by Target Training International Dan McNeill accepts IMPACT Award from TTI for Significant Accomplishments
Businesses Want More Effective Governmental Measures to Promote Ethics/Compliance ProgramsSenior executives and corporate directors want to know the extent to which companies have benefited from implementing effective ethics and compliance (“E&C”) programs, but such information is in short supply, according to a report released today by The Conference Board, the leading global business research and membership association.
Pay Increase Budgets Decrease in 2009 for ManufacturersThe newly released Compensation Data Manufacturing 2009 survey results show pay increase budgets have fallen to 1.9 percent. Although pay increase budgets are down this year, the manufacturers and distributors surveyed have projected an increase in 2010 to 2.5 percent. These numbers further reinforce predictions of little economic growth in the coming year.
AfterCollege has teamed up with JustJobs to provide more entry-level jobs AfterCollege has teamed up with JustJobs to provide more entry-level jobs and internships to college students and recent graduates. JustJobs will send over 250,000 jobs in areas such as sales, finance and information technology to AfterCollege, which in turn will match relevant opportunities to a sampling of relevant academic departments and student groups with AfterCollege-powered career networks. At the same time, AfterCollege will send broad-appeal jobs from its network to JustJobs for distribution via JustJobs’ family of job search engines.
PRUDENTIAL RETIREMENT CALLS FOR STABLE VALUE FUNDS TO CLASSIFY AS A QUALIFIED DEFAULT INVESTMENT Insurance Guarantees and Government Oversight Ensure
Employees’ Retirement Savings Protected in Stable Value Funds
Pension Plan Freezes Continue at Steady Pace Among Fortune 1000 Companies, Watson Wyatt AnalysisSeparate Research Finds Freezes Do Not Increase Stock Price
CyberShift to Demonstrate Award-Winning Mobile Expense Management Automation Solution at Upcoming NBCyberShift, a global provider of workforce management and expense management software and services
Pay Raises Expected to Rebound in 2010, Watson Wyatt Survey FindsPay raises for U.S. workers are expected to rebound in 2010, following a year in which many companies slashed raises in the wake of the recession, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.
ACI Specialty Benefits Acquires Leverage Life from O/E LearningTop Ten EAP and specialty benefits firm acquires top-tier concierge and work/life company
ASA Staffing Index Monthly ReportDemand for temporary and contract employees remained relatively unchanged from June to July, continuing the stabilization trend in staffing employment noted over the past six months.
FIELDGLASS INKS MORE THAN 20 NEW DEALS AND REPORTS FASTEST PACE OF CUSTOMER ACQUISITIONIn Uncertain Economy Companies Look to Fieldglass InSite for Greater Control, Visibility and Cost Savings for Their Services Spend