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John Roppo recently joined Select International as Chief Financial Officer. In this new role, he will be responsible for finance and accounting, tax, banking, and providing decision support across the entire organization. Prior to joining Select, Roppo held Chief Financial Officer positions with Tangent Rail, Tegrant Corporation, and Roadside Telematics. He began his career with [...]
02/03/2012 Healthcare organizations dramatically reduce new hire turnover by using selection assessments to acquire and develop talent.
WACO, TX; February 2, 2012 ? Bersin & Associates released a research report titled: Selection Assessments for Acquiring and Developing Talent in the Healthcare Industry. Authored by Kim Lamoureux, Principal Analyst at Bersin, the report outlines the current situation of the global healthcare industry and the many people-challenges faced by hiring managers in these organizations. [...]
02/02/2012 HealthcareSource Introduces Cloud Solution to Streamline and Improve Employment Reference Checking Process. HealthcareSource Reference Assessment brings market leading behavioral science to reference checking.
WOBURN, MA ? FEBRUARY 2, 2012 ? HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that it has released HealthcareSource Reference Assessment(sm), a cloud-based solution that automates and improves the employment reference checking process for healthcare organizations. The solution is a component of a suite of solutions for healthcare [...]
02/02/2012 TALX Webinar to Highlight Impact of 2012 Unemployment Tax Policies
ST. LOUIS (February 2, 2012) ? WHO: TALX, provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and tax-related services WHAT: Will present a complimentary webinar, “Unemployment Tax Briefing 2012″ to help employers understand the potential impact of recent unemployment tax increases and legislation. WHEN: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 11:00 a.m. ET [...]
02/02/2012 New From JobApp: Taking the Pain Out of Seasonal Hiring
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. ? Feb. 1, 2012 ?JobApp, the talent acquisition and management solution dedicated to companies with a decentralized workforce, today announced the release of its newest paper, “Now Is the Time: Five Resolutions to Take the Pain Out of Seasonal Hiring,” available for complimentary download now. This paper presents an engaging and insightful [...]
02/02/2012 Healthcare Organizations Dramatically Reduce New Hire Turnover by Using Selection Assessments to Acquire and Develop Talent
WACO, TX; February 2, 2012 ? Bersin & Associates released a research report titled: Selection Assessments for Acquiring and Developing Talent in the Healthcare Industry. Authored by Kim Lamoureux, Principal Analyst at Bersin, the report outlines the current situation of the global healthcare industry and the many people-challenges faced by hiring managers in these organizations. [...]
02/02/2012 HealthcareSource Introduces Cloud Solution to Streamline and Improve Employment Reference Checking Process
HealthcareSource Reference Assessment brings market leading behavioral science to reference checking WOBURN, MA ? FEBRUARY 2, 2012 ? HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that it has released HealthcareSource Reference Assessment(sm), a cloud-based solution that automates and improves the employment reference checking process for healthcare organizations. The [...]
02/02/2012 HRCI Credits Courses and Conference
HR professionals will receive accreditation towards their SHRM designation upon completion of any of IMAC’s pre-approved online courses Ohio-based International Management Assistance Corporation (IMAC) has achieved HRCI approval for several of the courses offered at its IMAC Online Training Academy. Human resources professionals will now receive HRCI accreditation towards their Society for Human Resource Management [...]
02/02/2012 Strike or Lockout Either Way it Has an Impact on Business
Navigating the labor landscape is a continuous process since it has changed and continues to evolve. For the past several years, labor unions and the bargaining unit leadership have had to approach the negotiation process from a very different perspective. The lagging economy and the impact on manufacturing specifically have required a very different bargaining [...]
02/02/2012 IMAC Online Training Launches a $10,000 Contest Giveaway!
Facebook fans of IMAC Online Training Academy will have a chance to win one of 10 $1,000 vouchers towards online courses. To celebrate the newest HRCI approved courses, IMAC fans will have an opportunity to win the opportunity to take an entire suite of courses related to workplace violence, nonviolent confrontation management, safe terminations, crisis [...]
02/02/2012 The State of the Health Care Consumerism Movement Discussed on HealthCare Consumerism Radio
THE STATE OF THE HEALTH CARE CONSUMERISM MOVEMENT IS DISCUSSED LIVE THIS FRIDAY ON HEALTHCARE CONSUMERISM RADIO’S WEEKLY SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS ATLANTA ? February 2, 2012 ? The topic for this week’s edition of HealthCare Consumerism Radio Show will take listeners to the leading edge with a discussion on “The State of the Health [...]
02/02/2012 EmployeeScreenIQ Webinar Examines HR Response to Background Check Challenges, Reveals 2012 Trends Survey Results
CLEVELAND / February 1, 2012 ? When a job candidate’s background check doesn’t check out, an employer’s next move can spell the difference between a legal hiring decision and costly litigation. HR professionals are invited to attend a free webcast from EmployeeScreenIQ, the leading global provider of background screening services, and discover the steps their [...]
02/01/2012 Assess Systems Webinar Offers Best Practices in Hiring for Restaurant Industry
DALLAS/February 1, 2012?Assess Systems will partner with Red Robin International, Inc. to deliver insights on hiring for the casual dining industry in their webinar, “The Talent-Brand Equation: Attracting and Selecting the Right Talent for Your Brand.” The complimentary webinar, first in a series on hiring best practices in the restaurant industry, will take place on [...]
02/01/2012 Visier Inc. Presents Best Practices and Trends in Workforce Analytics at 8th HR Metrics & Performance Measurement Summit
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA ? Feb. 1, 2012 ? Today, Visier Inc., announced its sponsorship of IQPC’s 8thHR Metrics & Performance Measurement Summit, taking place Feb. 27 to 29, 2012 in Miami, Fla. This event brings together Human Resource professionals to discuss how to validate the role of HR departments using effective metrics and result in [...]
02/01/2012 The Journey to HealthCare Consumerism
IHC FORUM Opening Session Guides Innovative Companies on “The Journey to HealthCare Consumerism” ATLANTA, Feb 1, 2012?Health and benefits spend is arguably the No.1 challenge U.S. employers face. As medical costs rise and health care legislation remains in flux, forward-thinking corporations are opting to cut expenses by putting health care decision making into the hands [...]
02/01/2012 Leading Massachusetts Career Transition Firm ClearRock Launches Insala's Outplacement Software, EmploymentTalk
Insala, the global leader in career transition and talent development solutions, announces the successful deployment of Insala’s outplacement software solution, EmploymentTalk, with Boston-based coaching and outplacement firm, ClearRock, Inc., resulting in ease and efficiency of program administration while facilitating company growth. “We ensure that our services keep up with the times. Companies are looking for career [...]
01/31/2012 Employees as Marketers: Using Engagement to Build Brands
BI WORLDWIDE, a global business improvement company, recently released an article called Employees as Marketers discussing employee engagement’s impact on building a solid brand. The article was written by Lorraine Frias, interactive promotions strategist at BI WORLDWIDE. “Large companies spend millions of dollars annually building and maintaining their brand,” Frias said. But sometimes they forget [...]
01/31/2012 Reviewsnap Launches New Brand and Website
Reviewsnap, the leading cloud-based performance management software solution, today announced the launch of its bold new brand. A key component of Reviewsnap?s new image is its new brand mantra, ?All together now.? ?Reviewsnap?s performance management system is ideal for companies that want to get everyone on the same page,? said Dave Arringdale, Reviewsnap president. ?That [...]
01/31/2012 Population Health Management is Discussed Live This Friday on Healthcare Consumerism Radio's Weekly Show with Special Guests
This Friday’s topic for the weekly the HealthCare Consumerism Radio show is “Population Health Management” which will be discussed by The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism’s co-hosts and special guests. ATLANTA, GA – Jan. 26, 2012 ? Co-hosts Doug Field, CEO and Founder of The Institute of HealthCare Consumerism (www.TheIHCC.com) and Ron Bachman, Editorial Chairman discuss [...]
01/31/2012 Suppliers of the Year Awards for Workforce Solutions
Outstanding service, superior results and strategic partnerships from suppliers have made a significant impact on one workforce solution’s company business. TROY, Mich. (January 24, 2012) ? Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB), a leader in providing workforce solutions, introduced its U.S- based Supplier Awards and Recognition Program today. The Kelly Supplier of the Year Award [...]
01/31/2012 iCIMS® Announces Impressive Q4 and Year-End Results
HAZLET, N.J. (January 27, 2012) ? iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, today released its Q4 and year-end results demonstrating 20% revenue growth over the course of 2011. In Q4 alone, iCIMS signed an impressive 75 clients, representing a 47% increase in the number of customers signed in Q4 of the [...]
01/30/2012 PRESS RELEASE: Health & Wellness Video Content as a Tool for Employers Now Available
A LIBRARY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS VIDEO CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE AS AN EDUCATIONAL TOOL THROUGH THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE CONSUMERISM, POWERED BY SHAREWIK ATLANTA, GA – Jan. 26, 2012 ? In support of employers, their health plans, and their health and wellness initiatives, The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism unveils the Health & Wellness Content Library, a [...]
01/30/2012 Achievers Named As Finalist in Seven 2012 Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service
San Francisco and Toronto (PRWEB) January 27, 2011 — – Achievers, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, was named today as a finalist in the sixth annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. “To be deemed a finalist in all seven categories we applied to this year is incredibly exciting; this honor [...]
01/27/2012 Select International Acquires Several New Clients
Select International, a provider of employee assessments and hiring systems, announced that it has partnered with several new clients and is providing its assessment solutions to improve and support their talent strategies. Some of the new projects are outlined below: - Levin Furniture, a leading local furniture and mattress retailer in the Pittsburgh and Cleveland [...]
01/27/2012 New White Paper Explains How to Thrive in the Changing World of Media Relations and Social Influence
CAPITOLA, Cal. / January 27, 2012 ? Social media has created a world of dizzying potential where it’s easy for PR and marketing practitioners to share news with HR press, analysts and decision-makers. Yet media relations has become tougher than ever, according to a new white paper from HRmarketer.com and SocialEars. The comprehensive article is [...]
01/27/2012 Triple Creek Wins Gold 2011 Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award
Triple Creek, the leader in enterprise mentoring and structured social learning software, today announced their Open Mentoring 5 enterprise mentoring software won a gold Brandon Hall Excellence in Technology Award in the area of Best Advance in Social Learning Technology. “All of us at Triple Creek are thrilled to have won this award and are [...]
01/26/2012 Fewer Companies Offering Perks and Incentives to CEOs
Kansas City, Kan. ? Executive compensation packages are being dissected under a microscope these days and companies are finding it more difficult to offer perquisites and incentives to their companies’ leaders, without facing backlash from the public. The Executive Compensation 2011/2012 survey results found the number of companies offering perquisites to CEOs has fallen from [...]
01/25/2012 Profiles International is proud to present the 2011 Large Sales Force Analysis of America's Most Productive Companies.
Profiles International is proud to present the 2011 Large Sales Force Analysis of America’s Most Productive Companies. This research offers a better understanding of the key factors that drive sales force productivity in large organizations. The study covers 230 companies across 17 different industries. Based on revenue growth and profitability, the report classifies organizations as [...]
01/25/2012 Profiles International is proud to present the 2011 Large Sales Force Analysis of America's Most Productive Companies
Profiles International is proud to present the 2011 Large Sales Force Analysis of America’s Most Productive Companies. This research offers a better understanding of the key factors that drive sales force productivity in large organizations. The study covers 230 companies across 17 different industries. Based on revenue growth and profitability, the report classifies organizations as [...]
01/25/2012 State of Recruiting Report: The War for Skilled Talent is Here
Vancouver, B.C. ? January 25, 2011 – Talent Technology Corporation, providers of Talemetry?, the leading talent generation solution for corporate HR and recruitment agencies announced today the results to their latest survey of recruitment professionals, releasing their annual State of Recruiting Survey Results and Infographic. Finding good candidates remains the #1 recruiting challenge for organizations; [...]
01/25/2012 Select International Launches New Version of Its SelecTrak Applicant Tracking System. Upgrades include reporting enhancements, performance gains and improved translation capabilities.
Pittsburgh, 01.24.12 ? Select International, a provider of employee assessments and hiring systems, announced a new release of SelecTrak®, its candidate applicant tracking system, planned for mid-February. The updated version operates all of Select International’s pre employment assessment tests. The new release added improved reporting for a few of Select International’s major testing platforms in [...]
01/24/2012 Alan Fine Added to Reading List by Largest Online Book Group
(Salt Lake City, UT, January 24, 2012) Alan Fine, New York Times bestselling author, has been invited to participate in The 12 Books in 2012 project. The largest online book group in the personal development/business genre, 12 Books in 2012 introduces readers to a business leadership book each month and provides the unique experience of [...]
01/24/2012 Thinking About Taking your Company Virtual? Decision Toolbox CEO Says Aim for the Clouds.
Irvine, Calif. ? “Though 2012 has just begun, smart business leaders are already looking ahead, planning where their organizations will need to be in 2015. More and more companies are realizing the benefits of transitioning to a virtual model and in a few years virtual work environments will be the norm” says Kim Shepherd, CEO [...]
01/24/2012 Flexible Benefit Service Corporation Introduces FSA and HRA Enhancements As More Employers Prepare for Health Care Reform
ROSEMONT, Ill. (Jan. 24, 2012) ? Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) announced today they are introducing enhanced Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) products, which are now supported by a more robust benefits administration and reimbursement platform. The FSA and HRA platform enhancement comes as many employers are evaluating their benefit options [...]
01/24/2012 Impact Achievement Group Releases New, Comprehensive e-Book Offering Best Practices in Performance Management Processes
SEATTLE?Jan. 24, 2012?Impact Achievement Group has released an e-book to help organizations create performance management processes that free leaders from harmful myths and increase morale, engagement and retention. The e-book, “Best Practices for Creating a Performance-Driven Culture,” contains sound advice based on years of on-the-ground experience coupled with current, proprietary research findings. The e-book’s content [...]
01/24/2012 Select International Launches New Version of Its SelecTrak Applicant Tracking System
Upgrades include reporting enhancements, performance gains and improved translation capabilities Pittsburgh, 01.24.12 ? Select International, a provider of employee assessments and hiring systems, announced a new release of SelecTrak®, its candidate applicant tracking system, planned for mid-February. The updated version operates all of Select International’s pre employment assessment tests. The new release added improved reporting [...]
01/24/2012 Thinking About Taking your Company Virtual? Decision Toolbox CEO Says Aim for the Clouds
Irvine, Calif. ? “Though 2012 has just begun, smart business leaders are already looking ahead, planning where their organizations will need to be in 2015. More and more companies are realizing the benefits of transitioning to a virtual model and in a few years virtual work environments will be the norm” says Kim Shepherd, CEO [...]
01/24/2012 Honda Motor Europe goes for Global SaaS learning platform with CERTPOINT Systems
January 23, 2012 - Honda Motor Europe announced today it is adopting CERTPOINT Systems’ software-as-a-service (SaaS) learning platform. The implementation will initially cover 26,000 users in over 20 European countries and in multiple languages. The cloud-based learning solution will be used by employees of both Honda and of its partner operations, covering Honda cars, motorcycles and power [...]
01/23/2012 ACI Specialty Benefits Strengthens ?CORE,? Enhances Corporate Wellness Program
January 19, 2012/San Diego, CA?Top-Ten Employee Assistance Program Provider ACI Specialty Benefits has undergone an enhancement and expansion of its corporate wellness program. “The CORE Wellness expansion is an exciting opportunity for clients to reap the benefits of a cutting-edge program that goes beyond ‘Wellness 101′ incorporating all the tools and accessibility of Smartphones and [...]
01/20/2012 Are employers ready for the millennium generation?
20 January 2012 - Ara Ohanian, chief executive officer of CERTPOINT Systems?, one of the world’s leading learning management systems providers (LMS), will reveal key insights into a new workforce generation. He will show how companies must adapt to today’s learners at Learning Technologies 2012. Comments Ara Ohanian, “A new type of employee is entering [...]
01/20/2012 Top Learning and Knowledge Sharing Issues Identified During Webinar on Modern Mentoring
More than 250 people attended a January 17 webinar on modern mentoring, co-hosted by Triple Creek , the leader in enterprise mentoring and structured social learning software, and leading research firm Brandon Hall Group, generating data around two critical issues about mentoring and knowledge sharing. When asked where they believed coaching and mentoring would have the [...]
01/19/2012 Five Quotes You Will Never Hear About Affirmative Action Planning
COLUMBIA, MD?January 26, 2012, 2 p.m. EST, When it comes to affirmative action planning, there are certain things you know you’ll NEVER hear…until now! Berkshire Associates’ latest FREE webcast brings human resource professionals together to explore “Five Quotes You Will Never Hear about Affirmative Action Planning.” This informative webcast discusses real HR challenges when it [...]
01/19/2012 Select International Launches Newly Designed Website ? Highlights Include Improved Navigation and Bold Imagery
Select International, a provider of employee assessments and hiring systems, kicked off 2012 by announcing the launch of a newly designed website. The new site, located at http://www.selectinternational.com, features an entirely new look and navigation structure to help visitors easily find the information they need. The new design makes it easier for visitors to learn [...]
01/19/2012 New HR & Recruiting Webinar Unveils Trend in Mobile Engagement
Mobile has been listed as one of the top ten HR and Recruiting topics for 2012. That’s the topic of the Tuesday, January 24, 2012 webinar titled, “Mobile: The Next Big Thing in HR, Recruiting, and Employee Engagement.” Industry experts, Rayanne Thorn and Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR, will discuss mobile engagement basics and success stories from this [...]
01/18/2012 WorldatWork Joins the Winmark Strategic HR Network in the U.K.
Jan. 17, 2012 ? Scottsdale, Ariz. ? WorldatWork, a U.S.-based global human resources association, has been invited to be a technical partner of the Winmark Strategic HR Network, a UK-based professional network of human resources directors from large corporations, global professional services organizations and government departments. WorldatWork is one of a select few organizations who [...]
01/18/2012 LifeMoxie Launches the Mentoring Council 1/18 as part of National Mentoring Month
RED BANK, NJ – January 17, 2012 ? As part of National Mentoring Month LifeMoxie Mentoring will launch the first ever Mentoring Council on Thursday, January 18. The Mentoring Council is an online community for mentoring program leaders to learn from each other best practices for using mentoring to drive key business strategies, and other [...]
01/17/2012 Morehead Releases 2011 Data on Healthcare Industry Employee Engagement
Morehead Associates, Inc. will host a free, hour-long webcast January 24, 2012, to report the healthcare industry’s state of employee engagement. “Research shows that an engaged healthcare workforce is closely linked to positive business outcomes such as patient satisfaction, safety, quality healthcare, and financial growth,” says Morehead’s SVP of Product Management, Brad Morton. “Top [...]
01/17/2012 Affirmative Action Planning and the Wonder of the Web
COLUMBIA, MD?January 17, 2012, Compliance and technology?in today’s HR market the two go hand-in-hand. To keep up with evolving agency regulation changes and requirements, federal contractors and subcontractors responsible for affirmative action planning are taking advantage of web-based applications and saying goodbye to outdated desktop versions. Berkshire Associates’ latest white paper ‘The Wonder of the [...]
01/17/2012 Background Screening Legal Expert Will Lead Corporate Compliance Initiatives for Top Global Employment Screening Provider
CLEVELAND / January 10, 2012 ? EmployeeScreenIQ, a global provider of employment background screening services, has announced the appointment of Angela Bosworth to vice president of compliance and general counsel. In her new role, Bosworth will lead corporate compliance initiatives and help shape strategy that positions the fast-paced organization for future growth. Bosworth joins EmployeeScreenIQ [...]
01/17/2012 ACI Specialty Benefits Strengthens CORE?, Enhances Corporate Wellness Program
January 10, 2012/San Diego, CA – Top-Ten Employee Assistance Program Provider ACI Specialty Benefits has undergone an enhancement and expansion of its corporate wellness program. The CORE Wellness expansion is an exciting opportunity for clients to reap the benefits of a cutting-edge program that goes beyond Wellness 101? incorporating all the tools and accessibility of [...]
01/17/2012 Behavioral EQ Webinar To Discuss Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
CENTENNIAL, Colo. ? January 17, 2012 ? Harnessing the power of emotional intelligence will be the subject of a free, hour-long webinar. The TRACOM Group will host “Behavioral EQ: Putting Emotional Intelligence to Work,” on January 26 at 2:00 EST/11:00 PST. Emotional intelligence has been explored for nearly three decades, and organizations worldwide have implemented [...]
01/17/2012 IHRIM Webinars in February Extend Role as Premier Forum for HR Systems and HR Information Management
The International Association for Human Resources Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, is pleased to add two webinars to its February education schedule. Covering the topics of workforce analytics and technical debt, both webinars are sure to provide industry professionals with timely insight and solutions that [...]
01/17/2012 IMAC Online Training Academy Offers HRCI-Accredited Courses
Ohio-based International Management Assistance Corporation (IMAC) has achieved HRCI approval for several of the courses offered at its IMAC Online Training Academy. Human resources professionals will now receive HRCI accreditation towards their Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) designation upon successful completion of any of these unique, professionally-relevant courses, available at www.imac-training.com. The courses pre-approved [...]
01/16/2012 Juice Inc. Offers Online Seminar with Group Genius expert, Dr. Sébastien Paquet
GUELPH, Ontario ? Jan. 16, 2012 ? Engagement and innovation specialist Juice Inc. is sponsoring an interactive Web-based course that will give attendees a foundational understanding of the underlying patterns and conditions that enable remarkable results to come from groups in almost any population. “Beyond Teamwork ? Getting Group Genius” will take place on Thursday, [...]
01/16/2012 Massey School of Business to host Social Media Club of Nashville Jan. 19th
January 19th, Social Media Club of Nashville (SMC Nash) is partnering with HireFriday’s #HFChat and Nashville Career Transitions Group to ask a panel of top HR professionals and recruiter how LinkedIn has changed job search and career development. The event will be held from 6 to 8pm at the Massey Graduate School of Business of [...]
01/12/2012 Impact Achievement Group to Facilitate Harrison Assessments Level I and II Certification Workshops
SEATTLE?January 12, 2012?Impact Achievement Group, Inc. announces the first 2012 Harrison Assessment Level I and Level II Certification sessions. The training is targeted to recruiters, HR practitioners, leadership coaches, succession planners and Industrial-Organizational psychologists to prepare them to effectively use the broad range of applications available in the Harrison Assessment Talent Solutions suite. The Harrison [...]
01/12/2012 Midmark Corporation Earns High Touch Job Seeker Experience Award from myStaffingPro
Midmark Corporation has been selected by leading SaaS applicant tracking provider, myStaffingPro, to receive the 2011 High Touch Job Seeker Experience Award. The award celebrates Midmark’s attention to hiring best practices by treating candidates “like gold”. “Midmark’s dedication to a user friendly hiring process is second to none,” said Bob Schulte, myStaffingPro President. “We’re thrilled [...]
01/11/2012 HRmarketer Teams With TotalPicture Radio to Expand News Syndication Network
CAPITOLA, Calif. / January 11, 2012 â?? HRmarketer (http://www.hrmarketer.com) has added another partner to its growing network of news syndication in the HR and B2B marketplace: TotalPicture Radio, a popular online broadcaster of career and leadership development podcasts. Under the new partnership, all press announcements sent though HRmarketer’s platform will appear on the TotalPicture Radio [...]
01/11/2012 iCIMS, Leading SaaS Provider, Secures $35 Million Minority Investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity
HAZLET, N.J. – January 11, 2012 – iCIMS, the leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management solutions for the SMB market, announced today that the company has secured a $35 million minority growth equity investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLC (SGE). Prior to securing the investment capital, iCIMS had been self-funded, highly profitable, and grown [...]
01/11/2012 Retiree Health Benefits Causing Financial Strain on Employers
Kansas City, Kan.? It’s no surprise that companies have struggled over the past few years to provide the level of benefit coverage they were offering their employees five years ago. One of the most expensive components of some organizations’ benefits plan is the offering of health coverage to retirees. The Benefits USA 2011/2012 survey results [...]
01/11/2012 Payroll World Designates SafeGuard World International's Chief Technology Officer as a Top 10 Payroll Professional
RALEIGH, North Carolina (January 9, 2012) – SafeGuard World International (SGWI), a leading provider of global payroll and global employment outsourcing, is proud to announce that its Chief Technology Officer, Tristan Woods, was designated as one of Payroll World’s 2011 Top 10 Payroll professionals in the UK. Payroll World is a UK-based monthly magazine providing [...]
01/11/2012 HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange Program and Online Certification Program celebrates success of its first year.
HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) is overwhelmed with parental pride to have one of its first born children, the Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange online HR certification program, celebrate its first birthday. Since its first baby steps with virtual courses starting in December 2010, the Institute has had over 92,000 total registrations across all [...]
01/10/2012 EmployeeScreenIQ Names Angela Bosworth Vice President of Compliance and General Counsel
CLEVELAND / January 10, 2012 â?? EmployeeScreenIQ, a global provider of employment background screening services, has announced the appointment of Angela Bosworth to vice president of compliance and general counsel. In her new role, Bosworth will lead corporate compliance initiatives and help shape strategy that positions the fast-paced organization for future growth. Bosworth joins EmployeeScreenIQ [...]
01/10/2012 TRIPLE CREEK AND BRANDON HALL GROUP TO CO-PRESENT WEBINAR ON MODERN MENTORING
Triple Creek, the leader in enterprise mentoring and structured social learning software, will co-host a webinar about modern mentoring with Brandon Hall Group on January 17 at 1 p.m. ET called “Modern Mentoring: Harnessing the Collective Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Passions of Today’s Workforce.” Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer for Brandon Hall Group, and Randy [...]
01/10/2012 * STORY PITCH: IHRIM Welcomes Three New Members to 2012 Board of Directors *
IHRIM Welcomes Three New Members to 2012 Board of Directors Industry Experts Join HRIM Association Leadership The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, is pleased to welcome three new members to its 2012 Board of Directors. Jeremy Ames, HRIP, Gaucho GroupJeremy [...]
01/10/2012 HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange Program and Online Certification Program celebrates success of its first year
HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) is overwhelmed with parental pride to have one of its first born children, the Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange online HR certification program, celebrate its first birthday. Since its first baby steps with virtual courses starting in December 2010, the Institute has had over 92,000 total registrations across all [...]
01/10/2012 IHRIM Welcomes Three New Members to 2012 Board of Directors
IHRIM Welcomes Three New Members to 2012 Board of Directors Industry Experts Join HRIM Association Leadership The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, is pleased to welcome three new members to its 2012 Board of Directors. Jeremy Ames, HRIP, Gaucho GroupJeremy [...]
01/10/2012 HR.com's Institute for Human Resources (IHR) Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange Program and Online Certification Program celebrates success of its first year
HR.com’s Institute for Human Resources (IHR) is overwhelmed with parental pride to have one of its first born children, the Contract Workforce and Talent Exchange online HR certification program, celebrate its first birthday. Since its first baby steps with virtual courses starting in December 2010, the Institute has had over 92,000 total registrations across all [...]
01/10/2012 RealTime Performance Offers Leadership Development Tips and Resources for Helping Leaders Coach Talent in the Workplace
SEATTLE (Jan. 10, 2012) ? A new complimentary tip sheet from RealTime Performance gives leaders quick and specific insights to help leaders coach talent in the workplace. This content provides readers with a snapshot of the resources available in Inspire, an online leadership development tool from RealTime Performance. “Helping Leaders Coach Talent in the Workplace,” [...]
01/10/2012 iCIMS to Offer E-Verify®As Part of Onboarding Solution
iCIMS to Offer E-Verify® As Part of Onboarding Solution -Partnership with Tracker Corp. Expands to Offer Customers a Fully Integrated Experience â?? HAZLET, N.J. (January 9th, 2012) â?? iCIMS, provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management and acquisition solutions, announced today that the company will now offer Tracker I-9 software and E-Verify® compliance as part of [...]
01/09/2012 HealthcareSource releases Performance Manager Version 3.9, adds significant enhancements for healthcare employee performance management and learning. Continuous product improvement results in healthcare market leadership.
WOBURN, MA â?? JANUARY 9, 2012 â?? HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management software for the healthcare industry, announced today that version 3.9 of Performance Manager ®, a leading solution for healthcare employee performance management, is now live. This newest software release features the ability to load SCORM compliant learning content and a host [...]
01/09/2012 SmartSearch® integrates with Adobes EchoSign electronic signature service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Advanced Personnel Systems Inc. (760) 941-2800 info@aps2k.com OCEANSIDE, CA  January 5, 2012 – Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), the maker of SmartSearch® recruiting business software, announced a new integration with Adobe’s EchoSign, the world’s leading online digital document signing service. When used in conjunction with SmartSearch® automated tasks, EchoSign gives corporate [...]
01/09/2012 Winning Together with Profiles International and World Leaders at the 21st Annual Global Conference
The five-day event, with the theme “Winning Together,” will bring together Profiles International clients, partners, and national directors representing over 120 countries including the US. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Peter Cappelli, the George W. Taylor Professor of Management and director of HR at the Wharton School of Business. Dr. Cappelli has authored several Harvard [...]
01/09/2012 HealthcareSource releases Performance Manager Version 3.9, adds significant enhancements for healthcare employee performance management and learning
Continuous product improvement results in healthcare market leadership. WOBURN, MA â?? JANUARY 9, 2012 â?? HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management software for the healthcare industry, announced today that version 3.9 of Performance Manager ®, a leading solution for healthcare employee performance management, is now live. This newest software release features the ability to [...]
01/09/2012 iCIMS to Offer E-Verify® As Part of Onboarding Solution
iCIMS to Offer E-Verify® As Part of Onboarding Solution -Partnership with Tracker Corp. Expands to Offer Customers a Fully Integrated Experience â?? HAZLET, N.J. (January 9th, 2012) â?? iCIMS, provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management and acquisition solutions, announced today that the company will now offer Tracker I-9 software and E-Verify® compliance as part of [...]
01/09/2012 Profiles International Partners Deepen Expertise in the Use of Modern Employee Assessments Instruments.
SAN ANTONIO, TX; January 9, 2012 – Profiles International will host their 21st Annual Global Conference this coming week in San Antonio. The five-day event, themed “Winning Together,” will bring together Profiles International clients, partners, and national directors from over 122 countries including the US. One of the highlights of the Profiles International Global Conference [...]
01/09/2012 Profiles International Partners Deepen Expertise in the Use of Modern Employee Assessments Instruments
SAN ANTONIO, TX; January 9, 2012 – Profiles International will host their 21st Annual Global Conference this coming week in San Antonio. The five-day event, themed “Winning Together,” will bring together Profiles International clients, partners, and national directors from over 122 countries including the US. One of the highlights of the Profiles International Global Conference [...]
01/09/2012 SmartSearch® integrates with Adobes EchoSign electronic signature service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Advanced Personnel Systems Inc. (760) 941-2800 info@aps2k.com OCEANSIDE, CA January 5, 2012 – Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), the maker of SmartSearch® recruiting business software, announced a new integration with Adobe’s EchoSign, the world’s leading online digital document signing service. When used in conjunction with SmartSearch® automated tasks, EchoSign gives corporate [...]
01/09/2012 iCIMS to Offer E-Verify® As Part of Onboarding Solution
iCIMS to Offer E-Verify® As Part of Onboarding Solution -Partnership with Tracker Corp. Expands to Offer Customers a Fully Integrated Experience ? HAZLET, N.J. (January 9th, 2012) ? iCIMS, provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management and acquisition solutions, announced today that the company will now offer Tracker I-9 software and E-Verify® compliance as part of [...]
01/09/2012 LP Innovations enhances loss prevention offerings with background screening solutions
Milford MA â?? LP Innovations, a leading service provider of loss prevention solutions across the United States and Canada announce an alliance with General Information Services, Inc. (GIS) to add background and employment screening solutions to their array of profit-improving solutions to the retail, restaurant, grocery and other consumer markets.“A good loss prevention program begins [...]
01/06/2012 Select International Announces Six New Hires and Appoints Consulting Team Leads
Select International, a provider of employee selection and hiring systems, recently hired six new team members and appointed four Consulting Team Leads. Â The new hires cover key positions within the Technology, Marketing, Accounting and Consulting departments. Steven Jarrett will join Select International as a Consultant. Â A graduate of Texas A&M University, Jarrett has several years [...]
01/06/2012 Biz Expert Uses Viral Video Campaign to Add Jobs
Molly Fletcher, known as the Female Jerry McGuire has represented some of the worlds most popular professional athletes and coaches including John Smoltz, future Hall of Fame pitcher; Tom Izzo National Championship Coach and Head Coach of the Michigan State Spartans, and Matt Kuchar PGA Tour Champion and golfer just to name a few. She’s [...]
01/05/2012 ProMedica Partners with HRsmart for Unified Talent Management Solution
Toledo, OH & Richardson, TX – 1/5/2012 – ProMedica, a leading healthcare provider in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, has chosen HRsmart as its partner for talent management software as a service provider. With nearly 14,000 employees and volunteers, ProMedica has been improving processes, reducing costs and increasing satisfaction for patients since 1986. In the [...]
01/05/2012 WorldatWork Announces 2012 Board of Directors
January 4, 2012 â?? Scottsdale, Ariz. â??WorldatWork has announced the names of the volunteer leaders for its 2012 Board of Directors and those of its affiliate organization, the WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals.The Association Board oversees WorldatWork?s operational and financial matters, future strategic resource investments, and succession planning. The Society Board is responsible for overseeing [...]
01/04/2012 Morehead Associates Adds SVP of Science and Research. Barbara Reilly, PhD., brings more than 20 years of strategic human resources and consulting experience.
The human capital consulting and survey firm Morehead Associates announces the addition of Senior Vice President of Science and Research Barbara Reillyto the senior leadership team. Morehead has earned a reputation for its thought leadership within healthcare. “Morehead has experienced significant growth over the past several years, and Barbara is joining Morehead at a time [...]
01/04/2012 Morehead Associates Adds SVP of Science and Research
Barbara Reilly, PhD., brings more than 20 years of strategic human resources and consulting experience The human capital consulting and survey firm Morehead Associates announces the addition of Senior Vice President of Science and Research Barbara Reilly to the senior leadership team. Morehead has earned a reputation for its thought leadership within healthcare. “Morehead has [...]
01/04/2012 Upcoming AccuScreen Webinar
In a December 20th Webinar, AccuScreen.com’s CEO will reveal ” The 7 Commandments of Using Facebook in the Screening Process.” TAMPA, FL — The rapid rise of online social media has drastically and permanently altered the world of http://www.accuscreen.com[employment screening], and not always to the benefit of employers. That’s the message that AccuScreen.com, an industry [...]
01/03/2012 EmployeeScreenIQ Extends Submission Deadline for Annual Background Screening Trends Survey
CLEVELAND / January 3, 2012 â?? EmployeeScreenIQ has extended the deadline for completing its third annual “Trends in Background Screening” survey to Monday, January 9. Over 600 human resources professionals have taken the six-minute survey so far, which measures thorny background check scenarios from the discovery of inflated resumes to criminal histories. Human resources professionals, [...]
01/03/2012 Employment Background Investigations CEO Selected by Baltimore’s SmartCEO Magazine as a Smart100 CEO
Owings Mills, MD – December 28, 2011 – Employment Background Investigations, Inc (EBI), an industry innovator and leader in global background screening, drug testing and occupational healthcare solutions, recently announced that President and CEO Richard (Rick) Kurland has been named a 2011 “Smart100 CEO” by Baltimore SmartCEO magazine. In the Baltimore SmartCEO Smart100 list that [...]
12/29/2011 Employment Background Investigations CEO Selected by Baltimore's SmartCEO Magazine as a Smart100 CEO
Owings Mills, MD ' December 28, 2011 ' Employment Background Investigations, Inc (EBI), an industry innovator and leader in global background screening, drug testing and occupational healthcare solutions, recently announced that President and CEO Richard (Rick) Kurland has been named a 2011 'Smart100 CEO' by Baltimore SmartCEO magazine. In the Baltimore SmartCEO Smart100 list that was published ...
12/29/2011 Talent Technology Acquires Online Resume Service VisualCV.com
Vancouver, B.C. – December 23, 2011 – Talent Technology Corporation, providers of Talemetry™, the leading talent generation solution for corporate HR and recruitment agencies announced today the acquisition of VisualCV.com, a product that delivers an interactive, online resume/CV creation service for job seekers. VisualCV‘s mission was to reinvent the resume/CV and create a visually compelling [...]
12/23/2011 WorldatWork Named Workplace Leader in Personal Finance Education
December 22, 2011–Scottsdale, Ariz.–WorldatWork is one of nine U.S. organizations honored with the first award for excellence in workplace financial education that recognizes innovative programs teaching employees how to make better personal financial decisions. The WLIFE award — “Workplace Leader in Financial Education” — was created this year by the American Institute of Certified Public [...]
12/22/2011 MTM Recognition is Awarded for Excellence in Quality
Oklahoma City, Okla., December 22, 2011 - MTM Recognition Corporation was among three organizations to be presented the Oklahoma Quality Award  at ceremonies in early December at the Governor’s Mansion in Oklahoma City. The awards were given to organizations that demonstrate high standards of quality excellence worthy of recognition in Oklahoma. “These are all excellent Oklahoma [...]
12/22/2011 Benefits Communication Best Practices from FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work
How do Fortune 100 Best Places to Work communicate open enrollment changes and engage employees on benefit-related topics? Adobe Systems and Meridian Health have both ranked on the FORTUNE 100 Best Places to Work repeatedly in recent years. Both are leading organizations in their respective industries. And both have embraced the trend of using video [...]
12/22/2011 Interaction Associates Works with Chelan County Public Utility District
BOSTON, MA – December 21, 2011. Public Utility District Number One of Chelan County, headquartered in Wenatchee, WA, is investing in developing its managers. To ensure employees have top-notch collaboration skills, the utility has contracted with Interaction Associates, a 42-year innovator of powerful methods for developing leaders and building collaborative cultures that achieve strong “return [...]
12/21/2011 Finance, HR Executives See Roles Changing in the Wake of Health Reform, Towers Watson Survey Finds
Vast majority expect to maintain health care benefits for active employees; no change anticipated to reward mix NEW YORK, December 15, 2011 – A tighter partnership between corporate finance and human resource executives may be on the horizon as U.S. companies begin to address the implications of health care reform for their reward programs and [...]
12/20/2011 HRmarketer.com Expands News Syndication Network With Interbiznet Bugler News Partnership
CAPITOLA, Calif. / December 20, 2011 â?? HRmarketer announced today the latest addition to its growing network of news syndication partners in the HR and B2B marketplace: the Interbiznet Bugler, a highly popular media resource for the HR and recruiting industries. Under the new partnership, all press announcements sent though the HRmarketer.com platform will appear [...]
12/20/2011 New Talemetry Release from Talent Technology Gives Recruiters The Competitive Edge
Vancouver, B.C. Â â?? December 20, 2011 – Talent Technology Corporation, the leading provider of talent generation solutions announced today the release of the latest version of their Talemetryâ?¢ talent generation suite. Talemetry offers solutions to help organizations source better talent, drive recruitment marketing initiatives, and more effectively engage with candidates. This latest release further enhances [...]
12/20/2011 HR.com Challenges All Businesses in the Quest to Find the Ugliest Christmas Sweater in the Corporate World! Do You Own It?
HR.com , the largest online social community dedicated to human resource professionals with over 1940,000 members worldwide, is on a mission to create a corporate culture based on values that maintain happy and productive employees. As the company continues to incorporate a value based workplace, they would like to challenge other businesses to do the same. Get happy; get productive! HR.com is issuing ...
12/16/2011 KellyOCG® -Top MSP Performer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KellyOCG -Top MSP Performer TROY, Mich. ' December 15, 2011 ' Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has recognized KellyOCG, the Outsourcing and Consulting Group of workforce solutions provider Kelly Services, Inc., as a top performer among MSP providers in a recent survey. SIA undertook their second annual survey as part of its annual VMS / MSP Competitive Landscape report. The ...
12/16/2011 KellyOCG® -Top MSP Performer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KellyOCG® -Top MSP Performer TROY, Mich. – December 15, 2011 — Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) has recognized KellyOCG, the Outsourcing and Consulting Group of workforce solutions provider Kelly Services, Inc., as a top performer among MSP providers in a recent survey. SIA undertook their second annual survey as part of its [...]
12/16/2011 Leadership Development Innovator Interaction Associates to Exhibit Ground-breaking ?Total Access? Learning Platform at ASTD TechKnowledge 2012
December 15, 2011 ' Boston, MA. Interaction Associates (IA) has announced it will exhibit its ground-breaking learning content system, Total Access', at ASTD TechKnowledge 2012. This is the second year that IA ' the 40-year innovator of methods for developing leaders ' will participate in this conference, where the best of learning solution providers showcase innovative solutions and services. ...
12/15/2011 Leadership Development Innovator Interaction Associates to Exhibit Ground-breaking “Total Access” Learning Platform at ASTD TechKnowledge 2012
December 15, 2011 – Boston, MA. Interaction Associates (IA) has announced it will exhibit its ground-breaking learning content system, Total Accessâ?¢, at ASTD TechKnowledge 2012. This is the second year that IA — the 40-year innovator of methods for developing leaders — will participate in this conference, where the best of learning solution providers showcase [...]
12/15/2011 Insala's Judy Corner to Facilitate Mentoring Work Group at Hillary Clinton and U.S. Department of States Launch of Women in Public Service Project
Insala, the global leader in Web-based mentoring software and services, announces Insala Director of Mentoring Services, Judy Corner, has been invited to lead a mentoring and networking discussion at the launch of the U.S. State Department and Seven Sister's Women in Public Service Project and Colloquium in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 15, 2011. 'I am thrilled and honored to be chosen to ...
12/14/2011 New Whitepaper Reveals How Interpersonal Skills Enhance the GROW Model
Centennial, Colo.' Dec. 14, 2011 ' The TRACOM Group and InsideOut Development have released a new whitepaper on how the SOCIAL STYLE Modelsm complements the performance breakthrough coaching GROW ModelTM. This whitepaper, 'SOCIAL STYLE and GROW,' is the latest in TRACOM's SOCIAL STYLE Connections series. These free, downloadable whitepapers discuss popular workplace effectiveness programs and how ...
12/14/2011 HRSG Expands into Latin America
OTTAWA, Canada, December 13, 2011 ' Human Resource Systems Group, Ltd. (HRSG), an international leader in competency-based tools and systems, has signed an agreement with RH em Ao (HR in Action), an HR consulting and training company located in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to implement and sell HRSG's i-SkillSuite software as part of their practice. RH em Ao focuses on the Brazilian market and selected HRSG's ...
12/14/2011 Insala’s Judy Corner to Facilitate Mentoring Work Group at Hillary Clinton and U.S. Department of States Launch of Women in Public Service Project
Insala, the global leader in Web-based mentoring software and services, announces Insala Director of Mentoring Services, Judy Corner, has been invited to lead a mentoring and networking discussion at the launch of the U.S. State Department and Seven Sister’s Women in Public Service Project and Colloquium in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 15, 2011.  “I [...]
12/14/2011 Webinar (free) ? Eroding Employee Purchasing Power; Perception, Reality, and What to do about it
As coverage of 'Occupy' events brings income inequality into prominence in the news, and as recent surveys indicate that employee loyalty is declining worldwide, HCR software offers a timely, relevant, informative webinar for compensation professionals and HR execs. Complimentary Webinar ' Eroding Employee Purchasing Power; Perception, Reality, and What Compensation Departments can do about it. ...
12/13/2011 Background screening
Tampa, FL, December 1, 2011 ' Visiting Santa at the mall is a cherished holiday tradition for most families. Kids instinctively trust the jolly old fellow in the red suit. But did you ever stop to think who might be lurking behind Santa's false beard? Kevin Connell is America's leading background screening expert , dubbed the 'Human Lie Detector' by Fox News. He has seen his share of con men and ...
12/13/2011 SafeGuard World International and FedEx Honored with a Webster Buchanan Multi-country Payroll Best Practice Award
RALEIGH, North Carolina (December 6, 2011) ' SafeGuard World International (SGWI), a leading provider of global payroll and global employment outsourcing, in conjunction with Rann Rushing, Senior Manager/Controller for the Latin American division of FedEx, were proud to accept an award at Webster Buchanan's 2011 Multi-country Payroll Best Practice Awards Dinner. Webster Buchanan, a market research ...
12/13/2011 DocuSign Offers Free Webinar and Whitepaper to Help Employers Comply With New York Wage Theft Protection Act By February 1, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO ' December 13, 2011 ' DocuSign ( www.DocuSign.com ), the global standard for electronic signature, announced today a complimentary webinar and whitepaper that helps employers with New York-based employees understand and comply with new legislation ' the New York Wage Theft Protection Act (WTPA) ' which requires employer action by February 1, 2012 to avoid fines. DocuSign's latest ...
12/13/2011 HealthFitness expands workforce to support 27 new clients added in 2011
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Dec. 13, 2011 ' Corporate leadership at HealthFitness is serious about the business of employee health ' so serious that treadmill workstations are at the heart of its new Minneapolis office, and a HealthFitness-managed fitness center is located just one floor down. Computers are pragmatically provided at each treadmill, so associates can slip in a power walk while checking email. ...
12/13/2011 Employee Demand for Adult Backup Care Leaps Over 200 Percent, Reports LifeCare
SHELTON, CT / December 13, 2011 ' LifeCare, Inc. reports that requests for adult backup care increased 218 percent between the first quarter of 2010 and the same period in 2011'easily outpacing the acceleration rate of backup child care. Backup care is temporary care provided when regular care arrangements are disrupted or care needs change suddenly. Though backup care has largely been considered ...
12/13/2011 Webinar (free) – Eroding Employee Purchasing Power; Perception, Reality, and What to do about it
As coverage of ‘Occupy’ events brings income inequality into prominence in the news, and as recent surveys indicate that employee loyalty is declining worldwide, HCR software offers a timely, relevant, informative webinar for compensation professionals and HR execs. Complimentary Webinar – Eroding Employee Purchasing Power; Perception, Reality, and What Compensation Departments can do about it. [...]
12/13/2011 CERTPOINT client wins Brandon Hall Excellence Awards
December 12, 2011 ' CERTPOINT Systems, Inc. , a leading global LMS provider, congratulates Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on winning the gold prizes in Brandon Hall's Excellence in Learning and Talent Management awards. Popeyes earned gold in the Best use of Blended Learning and Best Onboarding Program categories. 'We're thrilled that Popeyes has had success with CERTPOINTVLS',' said Brian Baloga, Senior ...
12/12/2011 Benelogic Wins Top Workplace Award
December 4, 2011 ' According to The Baltimore Sun, Benelogic one of the best companies to work for in the Baltimore metro area . Nearly sixteen thousand (16,000) employees from one hundred and seventeen (117) Baltimore area companies participated in a survey conducted by The Baltimore Sun in conjunction with Workplace Dynamics. Seventy-five companies, including Benelogic, were identified as stand ...
12/12/2011 CKR Interactive Launches Division Devoted to EVP and Employer Brand Consulting
International recruitment marketing agency CKR Interactive has launched Peer Group US, an employer brand consultancy specializing in Employer Value Proposition (EVP) development and custom primary research projects aimed at improving an organization's communications with current and prospective employees. 'We've provided this expertise and consultation through CKR Interactive since the agency's ...
12/12/2011 EmployeeScreenIQ Measures Hiring Attitudes in Third Annual Background Screening Trends Survey
CLEVELAND / December 9, 2011 ' What would you do? That's the question EmployeeScreenIQ is posing to human resources professionals confronted with hypothetical and thorny background check scenarios' from the discovery of inflated resumes to criminal histories ' in the provider's third annual Employment Screening Trends Survey . The ambitious new survey, which probes deeper into attitudes toward ...
12/09/2011 Staff Management | SMX Rings in the Holiday Season for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago
On Saturday, December 10th nearly 400 Little Brothers and Little Sisters and their respective Bigs will gather at U.S. Cellular Field's Stadium Club for a day of food, fun, games, and even an appearance from Santa Claus himself. The event, sponsored by Staff Management | SMX , honors the members of the community based program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago (BBBSMC) . BBBSMC provides ...
12/09/2011 HRSG Awarded $4.3M Contract to Provide Military Personnel Research Services
OTTAWA, Canada, December 8, 2011 ' Human Resource Systems Group, Ltd. (HRSG) has been awarded a three-year contract with the ceiling amount of $4,331,916, to provide military personnel research to Defence Research and Development Canada, Director General Military Personnel Research and Analysis (DRDC DGMPRA). HRSG was the sole recipient of a contract for this work, with the option to extend for ...
12/09/2011 iCIMS Breaks Record for Number of Clients Acquired in One Year
Hazlet, NJ (December 9, 2011)- iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management solutions , announced today that the company has surpassed its previous record for the number of clients acquired in one year. On November 29th, the company signed its 228th customer of 2011. The announcement came just weeks after the company announced the achievement of its 1000th total client ...
12/09/2011 GIS Lauded as One of Fastest Growing Companies in South Carolina
Chapin, S.C.' General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), a leading provider of background screening and talent acquisition solutions, has been recognized as one of the 25 fastest growing companies in South Carolina. The recognition, which comes from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, was one of many in 2011. GIS was also recognized by the Chamber of Commerce as one of the largest private companies ...
12/08/2011 TALX Announces Details of 2012 Client Forum
ST. LOUIS (December 7, 2011) ' TALX , provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and tax-related services, today announced details of its upcoming 2012 Client Forum . The event will take place Monday, April 23 ' Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. Early bird discount conference pricing is currently available through the end of December ...
12/08/2011 SkillSurvey Webinar Offers Best Practices in Reference-Checking to Improve Recruiting Efficiency and Quality-of-Hire
WAYNE, Penn. ' December 8, 2011 ' SkillSurvey, Inc., a provider of reference assessment solutions, will share best practices in reference checking in their December 15 webinar, 'How to Improve Quality-of-Hire and Efficiency Using Web 2.0 Reference-Checking,' from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST. The webinar will discuss a new online reference-checking system that improves hiring strategy by assessing skills ...
12/08/2011 Upcoming Elite Sales Event Brings Top Experts in Sales Operations Together
Toronto, Canada / December 8, 2011 ' Just announced is the 3rd annual Sales Executive Breakfast Meeting to be held on April 13, 2012 at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel from 8:00 ' 10:00 am. This event is by private invitation only and typically attracts 75-100 of the GTA's senior sales executives and business owners. Five leading sales organizations will come together to share best practices in ...
12/08/2011 The Jellyvision Lab and Union Pacific Deliver a Simple 401(k) Message: Just Start Saving. The Response: 87% of respondents more likely to enroll in their 401(k)
The economy has been going through a bit of a rough patch, and perhaps unsurprisingly, there's been a nationwide slump in 401(k) contributions. In response to this trend, the Jellyvision Lab and Union Pacific have teamed up to pilot an educational experience that caused a significant majority of respondents to say they are more likely to enroll in, or increase contributions to, their 401(k) programs. ...
12/07/2011 OCI Unveils Multipel Versions of Leave Management System
Denver, Colorado ' December 7, 2011 ' OCI, a data integration and software services provider, announced today that its leave management system, LeaveXpert, is now offered in two versions: Compliance and Enterprise. OCI's LeaveXpert integrates various types of HR, claims and leave data into a single web-based application to improve legal compliance and yield a high return on investment in your HR department. ...
12/07/2011 Hogan Announces Advanced Interpretation Workshop
TULSA, OK. ' Dec. 7, 2011 ' Hogan Assessment Systems announced its first Advanced Interpretation Workshop for 2012. The program is tailored to empower executive coaches, HR practitioners, training professionals, and I-O psychologists to use Hogan's powerful suite of assessment tools. The two-day Advanced Interpretation Workshop provides in-depth instruction to deepen participants' expertise interpreting ...
12/07/2011 Zero Tolerance
By now many of you may have heard about the recent spates of unfortunate incidents involving Ottawa city bus drivers. The most recent incident involves a city bus driver caught by a passenger with a cell phone video camera verbally threatening to punch a young male passenger who was allegedly annoying the driver. Once the video came to light, it took about two days before it was announced publicly ...
12/07/2011 Bluepoint Leadership Development releases new leadership coaching resource
CINNCINATI, OH, December 7, 2011 ' Leadership development and coaching company, Bluepoint Leadership Development is excited to announce the release of a new coaching resource that is designed to help leaders get the most out of their leadership coaching experience. Leadership coaching is a highly effective way of accelerating your development as a leader, but it also represents a significant investment ...
12/07/2011 OCI Unveils Multiple Versions of Leave Management System
Denver, Colorado – December 7, 2011 – OCI, a data integration and software services provider, announced today that its leave management system, LeaveXpert, is now offered in two versions: Compliance and Enterprise. OCI’s LeaveXpert integrates various types of HR, claims and leave data into a single web-based application to improve legal compliance and yield a [...]
12/07/2011 Baltimore's Top Workplaces
On Sunday, Dec. 4, The Baltimore Sun announced its 2011 Top Workplaces. This award recognizes local companies for their exceptional workplace environments, employee satisfaction, and benefits. COLUMBIA, MD'Today, Berkshire Associates, a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal balanced workforce, announces they have been named one of The Baltimore ...
12/06/2011 HRmarketer.com Releases ShareHRnews, Branded Social Media Newsrooms for HR Companies to Share News, Images, Videos and More
CAPITOLA, Calif. / December 6, 2011 ' HRmarketer has again expanded its suite of social media marketing and PR tools with the release of ShareHRnews (www.sharehrnews.com), a new feature that allows HR vendors to create a branded social media news platform . With ShareHRnews, companies can easily promote new products with an online media center that houses not only press announcements but also unlimited ...
12/06/2011 New Impact Achievement Group Article Confirms Employee Happiness Does Not Equal Productivity
SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2011' The latest research-based article from Impact Achievement Group reveals that employers continue to cling to the notion that happy employees are productive employees'which is why many morale and recognition programs continue to fail. The article 'The Morale and Motivation Myth No Strings Attached!' uses findings from a recent survey of human resource professionals to gauge ...
12/06/2011 DocuSign Webinar Helps Employers Prepare for New York Wage Theft Protection Act
SAN FRANCISCO ' December 5, 2011 ' By February 1, 2012 employers will need every New York employee to sign a document to comply with the New York Wage Theft Protection Act (WTPA). DocuSign, the global standard for eSignature, will offer a complimentary webinar to help New York State private sector employers, schools and not-for-profit corporations prepare for the provisions of the New York Wage Theft ...
12/06/2011 Interaction Associates Collaborates With ShoreTel to Develop Innovative Learning Program
(Boston, MA ' December 5, 2011) The leading innovator of methods for developing excellent leadership cultures, Interaction Associates, is working with ShoreTel, Inc., to develop a new career continuing education program called Leaders Developing Leaders. ShoreTel is the provider of brilliantly simple Unified Communication (UC) solutions based on its award-winning IP business phone system ' offering ...
12/06/2011 Baltimore’s Top Workplaces
On Sunday, Dec. 4, The Baltimore Sun announced its 2011 Top Workplaces. This award recognizes local companies for their exceptional workplace environments, employee satisfaction, and benefits. COLUMBIA, MDâ??Today, Berkshire Associates, a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal balanced workforce, announces they have been named one of The Baltimore [...]
12/06/2011 Interaction Associates Collaborates to Help ShoreTel Develop Its Managers With Innovative Learning Program Called ?Leaders Developing Leaders?
(Boston, MA ' December 5, 2011) The leading innovator of methods for developing excellent leadership cultures, Interaction Associates, is helping ShoreTel, Inc. develop its managers in a program called 'Leaders Developing Leaders.' ShoreTel is a leading provider of advanced and highly intuitive Unified Communication (UC) solutions based on the company's award-winning IP business phone system. ShoreTel ...
12/05/2011 Talent Technology Named Winner and WorkSafeBC Named Leader of Ventana Research 2011 Leadership Awards
December 2, 2011 ' Talent Technology Corporation , the leading provider of talent generation solutions, announced today WorkSafeBC has been named Leader for the Ventana Research 2011 Leadership Awards in the Human Capital Management (HCM) category. As a result, Talent Technology has been named a winner of the Ventana Research Leadership Award. 'The key driver for our human capital management initiative ...
12/02/2011 Checksters Reference Check 2.0 Featured as Best Practices to Improve Quality of Hire
MILL VALLEY, Calif., December 2, 2011 ' Checkster, the leading social rating vendor leveraging collective intelligence, has been featured in the Bersin & Associates 2011 Talent Acquisition Factbook. Bersin & Associates, the premier research and consulting firm empowering HR organizations to drive bottom-line impact, has named Checkster's Reference Check 2.0 one of the three best practices to improve ...
12/02/2011 InterviewStream Having Banner Year for University Adoption of Video Interviewing Technology
Bethlehem, PA ' December 1, 2011 ' Career Centers in top Colleges and Universities around the country, and around the globe, are adopting InterviewSteam 's proprietary video interviewing solutions to assist students with practicing and perfecting their interviewing skills. 'It's definitely been a great year for us in the campus marketplace,' said Katherine West, University Account Manager. When asked ...
12/02/2011 New E-Course Will Help Unions Bargain For Workplace Flexibility
Minnetonka, MN ' December 1, 2011 ' WFC Resources announces a new e-course for union leaders designed to help them introduce and bargain for workplace flexibility. The Minnesota firm has 27 years of experience in helping companies worldwide create more productive and effective workforces. Its e-courses for managers and staff are being used in nearly 100 companies worldwide. Says WFC Resources ...
12/01/2011 Presagia Releases the FMLA Guide
Montreal, Canada ' November 30, 2011 ' Presagia, the leading developer of SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions for workforce health and absence management, today announced the release of its FMLA Guide. Written by Allan Compagnon, Presagia's Leave Compliance Officer, the Guide provides employers a comprehensive overview of the FMLA in order to help them achieve better compliance. Mr. Compagnon ...
12/01/2011 The Absorb Learning Management System (LMS) receives ?Innovator? ranking from McLean & Company analysts in their latest LMS Vendor Landscapes report.
Calgary, Alberta ' November 30, 2011 -Blatant Media is pleased to announce that its Absorb LMS (Learning Management System) has been recognized as an industry 'Innovator' by research firm McLean & Company. The Absorb LMS product and Blatant Media as a vendor were reviewed and benchmarked against various industry leaders in the recently released report 'Vendor Landscape: Learning Management Systems.' ...
11/30/2011 Perth Leadership Institute Ranked in Top 25 Independent Leadership Consulting Companies by Leadership Excellence Magazine
Gainesville, Florida ' November 30, 2011 - The Perth Leadership Institute , the industry thought leader in business acumen assessment and development programs , today announced that Leadership Excellence magazine has rated Perth Leadership Institute in the top 25 independent leadership consulting companies ranked as part of its annual Leadership 500 list. Other companies included in this category ...
11/30/2011 Survey Finds Wide Employee Discontent
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 29, 2011 ' Workers continue to feel trapped in their jobs and want to find new employment elsewhere, according to a new poll of more than 1,000 employees in North America by Right Management, the talent and career management expert within ManpowerGroup. Eighty-four percent of the employees polled said they plan to look for a new position in 2012, reflecting the very same ...
11/29/2011 Thousands Click to View Caveman Humor Short from Utah Training Firm
(Salt Lake City, UT, November 29, 2011) InsideOut Development (IOD), a professional services firm, recently released the humorous video short, Caveman Breakthrough on YouTube as part of the launch for a new training offering. Just under 8,000 view the video during launch week. Developed as part of the InsideOut Coaching product launch, Caveman Breakthrough chronicles the misadventures ...
11/29/2011 BI WORLDWIDE Helps Clients Prove Engagement With Results
Employee engagement, as defined by Towers Watson, 'is the extent to which employees 'go the extra mile' and put discretionary effort into their work ' contributing more of their energy, creativity and passion on the job.' In the current marketplace, employee engagement is a serious business concern and organizations are putting a focused effort on stopping the downward slide. From increasing the 'fun ...
11/29/2011 Chally Group Worldwide Hires Robert Cottingham as Director of Business Development
Dayton, Ohio, November 28, 2011 ' Chally Group Worldwide, a research-based talent management company announced the hiring of Robert Cottingham as their new Director of Business Development servicing clients in the Dallas, Texas area. In this role, he is responsible for helping current and prospective clients maximize the benefits of utilizing Chally's talent management tools for employee selection, ...
11/29/2011 TalentManagementTech and HRmarketer.com to Launch #HRTechChat on December 2
Edison, NJ (Nov. 29, 2011) ' HRO Today's sister publication, TalentManagementTech (TMT), in collaboration with B2B marketing software and services firm HRmarketer.com, announced today that they will jointly launch #HRTechChat, a bimonthly Twitter chat focused on human resource technology and its impact on business today. The first #HRTechChat will take place on Friday, December 2, at 2 p.m. ET ...
11/29/2011 OCI ANALYTIC STUDY DEMONSTRATES VALUABLE RETURN ON INVESTEMENT FROM ABSENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
November 29, 2010 Denver, Colorado ' OCI, a Data Integration and Software Services provider, conducted a study on the financial impact that an automated, integrated absence management system has on the overall absence experience. The study is unique; taking a long-term view of a single employer's results when they had no absence management program in place, when an absence program was in place, and ...
11/29/2011 Secova Webinar Educates on Current Compliance Challenges
Newport Beach, Calif./Nov. 29, 2011 ' Secova Inc., a leading provider of health and welfare benefits administration services, will share vital compliance information in the upcoming webinar, 'Keeping Up With the Quickly Changing Compliance Landscape.' The webinar, to be held Tuesday, December 13 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST, will address the difficulties benefits administrators and ...
11/29/2011 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Releases Public Service Announcement Featuring Charter IMAGE Program Member Staff Management | SMX
WASHINGTON, DC ' U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announces the release of a Public Service Announcement (PSA) highlighting the benefits of the IMAGE (ICE Mutual Agreement between Government and Employers) Program . IMAGE Charter Member Staff Management | SMX is featured in the PSA which will be used to familiarize companies with the benefits of the IMAGE program. IMAGE was created ...
11/29/2011 HR.coms Institute for Human Resources (IHR) to Celebrate First Year Anniversary with Over 72,000 Registrations
Leading-edge content and top notch faculty mean a lot to HR.com's friends as was demonstrated by over 37% of members who invested in their career last year with IHR / HRCI certification credits. In the summer of 2010, as part of a three year plan to make IHR education widely available (for free) and certification very reasonable (less than $400), HR.com launched 22 certification programs. These ...
11/29/2011 OCI Analytic Study Demonstrates Valuable Return on Investment from Absence Management System
November 29, 2010 Denver, Colorado ' OCI, a Data Integration and Software Services provider, conducted a study on the financial impact that an automated, integrated absence management system has on the overall absence experience. The study is unique; taking a long-term view of a single employer's results when they had no absence management program in place, when an absence program was in place, and ...
11/29/2011 Employment Background Investigations Named as a Top Employment Screening Provider by HRO Today for the Fifth Year
Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI) is honored to be included for the fifth year within HRO Today magazine's Baker's Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings as one of the nation's top thirteen providers of employment screening services. The annual Baker's Dozen ratings are based on customer surveys evaluating firms on their diversity of services offered, geographic reach of the company, ...
11/28/2011 TALX Announces Two New Educational Webinars for December
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 28, 2011) ' WHO: Subject matter experts from TALX , provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and tax-related services, along with industry leaders from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic , PDS Technical Services , Sigma Assessment Systems WHAT: Will help HR professionals maximize the benefits of automated employment verifications and better control ...
11/28/2011 Significant US Growth Sparks Broadbean Technology Expansion
Newport Beach CA, 28 November 2011 ' Broadbean Technology , provider of job posting distribution, online candidate sourcing, and applicant response technology, is pleased to announce the new location of its US Operations. With 100% growth since November of 2010, Broadbean US has been bursting at the seams. The North American office location is now located at 220 Newport Center Drive, Suite 205, Newport ...
11/28/2011 Strategies for Integrating Returning Veterans into the Workplace
Downers Grove, IL'On December 2, 2011, Nicole Yeldell, SPHR, Manager of Training at Berkshire Associates , a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, will help attendees understand how to integrate Veterans into their organizations in her Chicago ILG presentation: 'Strategies for Integrating Returning Veterans into the Workplace.' ...
11/28/2011 Morehead Hosts Live Webcast on Employee Engagement in Academic Medical Centers. This free webcast will explore the key drivers of engagement for academic medical center providers.
Morehead Associates, Inc. offers a free, hour-long webcast on the topic of employee engagement within Academic Medical Centers. 'While all hospitals are focused on quality patient care, Academic Medical Centers are also responsible for medical research and educating the next generation of caregivers,' says Rod Wilkes, Morehead's Senior Vice President of Client Solutions. 'This webcast will look ...
11/25/2011 EmployeeScreeenIQ Named One of Americas Top Five Background Screening Providers
CLEVELAND / November 22, 2011 EmployeeScreenIQ has been named one of the top five providers of background screening services by HRO Today magazine. The magazine recently unveiled its 2011 'Baker's Dozen Employment Screening Customer Satisfaction Ratings' list, which measures quality of service, breadth of service and size of customers. EmployeeScreenIQ was ranked fifth among all screening companies ...
11/22/2011 EmployeeScreenIQ Named One of America's Top Five Background Screening Providers
CLEVELAND / November 22, 2011 EmployeeScreenIQ has been named one of the top five providers of background screening services by HRO Today magazine. The magazine recently unveiled its 2011 'Baker's Dozen Employment Screening Customer Satisfaction Ratings' list, which measures quality of service, breadth of service and size of customers. EmployeeScreenIQ was ranked fifth among all screening companies ...
11/22/2011 HealthFitness announces new Science and Analytics director to support health and productivity research agenda
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Nov. 22, 2011- HealthFitness announced today that Terry Khan, MSE, has joined the company as director of Science and Analytics operations. Khan will work closely with the Science and Analytics team of experts in exercise physiology, clinical psychology and health education to apply a rigorous scientific process to the company's integrated population health management approach. Khan ...
11/22/2011 * IHRIM Partners With Mercer to Host Webinar on Why Workforce Planning Matters in Todays Economic Environment *
The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world's leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, today announced that it will host a FREE webinar to address 'Why Workforce Planning Matters in Today's Economic Environment.' Held on December 7, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST, the association invites HR professionals ...
11/22/2011 The Key to Success of a Global Company is Local Presence: HRsmart continues to expand in the United Kingdom
Richardson, TX, USA & London, UK ' November 17, 2011 ' HRsmart, the leading provider of a Unified Talent Management solution in the world, announced today the expansion of its operations and office in the United Kingdom. HRsmart has moved into a new, larger office and expanded their team, hiring more service, support, and sales personnel. HRsmart has over fourteen offices worldwide supporting its ...
11/21/2011 GIS Named to HRO Todays Bakers Dozen for Employee Screening
Chapin, S.C. ' General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), a leading provider of background screening and talent acquisition solutions, has been named to HRO Today's Baker's Dozen for Employee Screening. To determine the ranking, clients of top background screening providers complete a short survey that discusses services provided, scope of services and quality and satisfaction with the services. ...
11/21/2011 iCIMS Ranked 30th Fastest Growing Company in New Jersey
Hazlet, NJ (November 21, 2011)-iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions , announced today that it ranks number 30 on the 2011 NJBIZ list of New Jersey's Fifty Fastest Growing Companies. The awards program celebrates New Jersey's most dynamic companies that progressively contribute to the success of the state's economic growth and stability. To qualify, companies ...
11/21/2011 ReviewSNAP Announces Learning Content Integration
ReviewSNAP(TM) announced today an enhancement to their performance management software that will map learning content to performance competencies. The enhancement will be released early in the first quarter of 2012. The company plans to provide users of its web-based performance management system with the ability to schedule, complete and track online coursework linked to competency groups. The ...
11/18/2011 PDP Announces Unique Business Approach for Independent Insurance Agencies; Forms Initial Partnership with United Valley Insurance Services of California
Tampa, FL ' November 18, 2011 ' Payroll Data Processing (PDP) announced today that it has finalized its partnership with United Valley Insurance Services of California. The agreement between the parties calls for PDP to make its HR outsourcing services available to over 70 independent insurance agencies and their clients in California, as a result of their membership in United Valley Insurance Services, ...
11/18/2011 Lingle Honored as Work-Life Pioneer with Award from When Work Works
Nov. 16, 2011 ' Washington ' Kathie Lingle , executive director of WorldatWork's Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), received an award from 'When Work Works' in a ceremony held Nov. 9 in Washington, D.C., during the Work-Life Focus conference organized by the Society for Human Resource Management and Families and Work Institute. In addition to Lingle, Carol Evans, president of Working Mother ...
11/17/2011 Bluepoint Leadership Development Releases Four New Training Videos
CINNCINATI, OH, November 17, 2011 Leadership development and coaching company, Bluepoint Leadership Development is excited to announce the release of four new training videos that are available through their YouTube Channel . Never has great organization leadership been more challenging and never so needed. In today's complex, fast-paced and ever-changing business environment, organizations are ...
11/17/2011 SimplyHired.com Recruitment Advertising Network Grows to 25,000 Partners
Mountain View, Calif. November 17, 2011 SimplyHired.com , the world's largest job search engine, today announced that its recruitment advertising network has grown to more than 25,000 partners with the addition of Business Insider , one of the fastest growing news sites online. With 25,000 partners, SimplyHired.com offers the industry's largest recruitment advertising network comprised ...
11/17/2011 Achievers Announces Its Webcast: Solving the #1 Business Problem by Recruiting A Players
San Francisco & Toronto, November 17, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, announces today its webinar on November 29th at 1pm EST, Solving the #1 Business Problem by Recruiting A Players with ghSmart . Join Hilary Harrison, Director of Recruiting at Achievers, and Michael Haugen, Partner at ghSmart, as they provide ...
11/17/2011 Fred M. Capalby III Joins Interaction Associates in Southern California
BOSTON, MA. November 17, 2011 ' Fred M. Capalby III has joined Interaction Associates as Director, Client Solutions, based in Southern California. Interaction Associates is a 40-year leadership development innovator that helps clients drive business success by developing collaborative work cultures and leadership at all levels. 'Fred will be a vital addition to Interaction Associates,' said ...
11/17/2011 Staff Management | SMX Hiring Over 13,000 Associates Across the Country this Holiday Season
Staff Management | SMX, the industry's leading provider of comprehensive staffing solutions, announces plans to hire over 13,000 fulfillment center associates this holiday season. Hiring is now underway at locations across the country. Staff Management | SMX is offering great associate appreciation programs to help keep associates motivated this holiday season. The new Salary Payback Bonus Program ...
11/17/2011 Healing Employment Retention and Development
Irvine, Calif. ' 'There are seven critical stages of engagement in the employment process. We have closely examined how each is currently broken, and are offering companies creative tips for success at each stage.' says Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox , a nationwide provider of project based hiring and on-demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) . 'In the employment process, the final ...
11/16/2011 ConnectYourCares Mobile Application Receives Five-Star Reviews
App for iPhone and Android Devices Delivers Access to Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Information HUNT VALLEY, Md., November 15, 2011 ' ConnectYourCare, a leading consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) account administrator, now offers a five-star-rated app that simplifies the healthcare experience while helping its members manage their healthcare budget. The app, called ' CYC ...
11/16/2011 New E-Course Will Help HR Managers Transform Their Workplace
Minnetonka, MN, November 16, 2011 ' Who's best qualified to help transform their workplace? A new e-course by Minnesota-based WFC Resources says it's definitely Human Resources. The company's latest Web-based course is featured on its brand-new website at WFC Resources , along with dozens of free resources and guides for making the workplace more supportive and effective. Called 'Introducing Flexibility: ...
11/16/2011 HealthcareSource Concludes Talent Outcomes in Las Vegas Over 200 Participants
LAS VEGAS, NV and WOBURN, MA ' NOVEMBER 16, 2011 ' HealthcareSource , the leader in talent management software solutions for the healthcare industry, recently wrapped up its annual user conference, Talent OutcomesTM, held at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Over 200 participants gathered to take part in a variety of timely and informative presentations on the issues impacting the healthcare HR, ...
11/16/2011 SELECT INTERNATIONAL AND UPPER ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM PARTNER TO DEVELOP TALENT STRATEGIES. Streamlined hiring process includes online testing and interviewing training
Pittsburgh, PA ' November 16, 2011 Select International, a global provider of human resource assessment solutions, is partnering with Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) to ensure that the health system's talent strategies support its goals of providing the highest levels of care and patient satisfaction. UAHS consists of Bradford Regional Medical Center, Olean General Hospital and the affiliated, ...
11/16/2011 InterviewStream is Taleo Certified as a Video Interviewing Solution
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BETHLEHEM, PA ' November 16, 2011 ' InterviewStream, the pioneer in online video interviews announced today that its platform is now Taleo Certified, accessible through Taleo's Solution Exchange. InterviewStream's video interviewing technology, integrated with Taleo Recruiting combines the most powerful video interviewing tool with the leading SaaS-based Talent Management ...
11/16/2011 Achievers Announces The Elite 8 Winners From Canadas 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards
Toronto, November 16 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, today announces the winners of the Elite 8' for the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces' Awards . Each winner in the Elite 8 Category has received an outstanding score for one of the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement, the criteria used to judge the ...
11/16/2011 Staff Management | SMX Named Best Overall Company of the Year
Staff Management | SMX, the industry's leading provider of comprehensive staffing solutions, was named Best Overall Company of the Year , for service businesses with up to 2,500 employees, in the 8th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Other winners included the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Allstate, Xerox, Avon and Accenture. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor women executives, ...
11/16/2011 Pay Range Adjustments Slowly Trending Upward
Kansas City, Kan. ' When it comes to employee pay, it's no surprise that establishing pay ranges for certain jobs is the most effective strategy to ensuring employees earn a competitive wage, without overcompensating them. The BenchmarkPro 2011 survey results found 79.5 percent of companies have formal pay structures with pay ranges. The average pay range adjustment reported for 2011 was 1.7 percent, ...
11/16/2011 Serving Those Who Serve: Student Assistance Programs For Military Students
November 16, 2011/St. Louis, MO ' ACI Specialty Benefits' Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations, Tori Barr, will be presenting, 'Reintegration and Retention Strategies for Military Students,' at the 2011 Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo on November 17. 'ACI's SOAR student assistance program has not only boosted retention rates, it has literally saved lives. When it comes to serving those ...
11/16/2011 Meet The Headhuntress Live During #JobHuntChat
'The Headhuntress' Wendy Doulton answering questions live on #JOBHUNTCHAT during premiere of Bravo reality special LOS ANGELES ' November 14, 2011 ' It is no secret social media is changing the HR landscape. But many job seekers still rely on antiquated tools to search and apply for jobs. With powerful online research tools available literally at an employer's fingertips, job seekers need to be smarter ...
11/16/2011 Poor Relationships Top Cause for Leader Failure
PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 15, 2011 ' The top reason for a leader's failure is the inability or unwillingness to build relationships and a team environment, according to global survey data released by Right Management . Right Management is the talent and career management expert within ManpowerGroup, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions. 'Failure to build a team or relationships ...
11/16/2011 Flexible Benefit Service Corporation Launches New Audience-Driven Web Site
ROSEMONT, IL (November 15, 2011) ' Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) announced today that it has launched a new web site at http://www.flexiblebenefit.com/ , which is designed to simplify the end-user experience for its three main audiences: Producers, Employers and Employees. In conjunction with the web site launch, Flex has developed a promotional video that highlights the new ...
11/16/2011 CERTPOINT Systems secures $3.75 million growth round to expand sales and channel partnerships
Roslyn, NY. November 15, 2011. On the cusp of releasing its most innovative global mobile-enabled learning platform, CERTPOINT Systems raised $3.75 million in growth capital from existing shareholders, lead by Wheatley Partners. This capital will be used to expand CERTPOINT's sales operations in North America and Europe. 'Over the past six months, inquiries for the company's latest mobile-enabled ...
11/16/2011 Global Assessment Organization Offers Daily Leadership & Management Advice
Employee Assessment Solutions Blog Provides Sound Advice for Managers. The blog is managed by Dario Priolo, chief marketing officer of Profiles International, and his marketing team.His team delivers a new post each day on an array of topics such as: corporate culture, effective talent management, highly effective managers, improving employee productivity and much more. One aspect of the blog that ...
11/11/2011 Achievers is Named a Finalist in the CIX Top 20 Competition
Toronto and San Francisco (Nov. 11, 2011) ' Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, announced today that it has been named a Top 20 finalist in The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) Top 20 Competition. The Top 20 finalists will present live at this year's CIX, taking place December 1st, at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. ...
11/11/2011 Zywave completes acquisition of EISI
Zywave today announced that it has completed the acquisition of EISI, a needs-assessment and financial planning software provider based in Winnipeg, Canada. The companies announced on October 27 a definitive agreement to pursue the acquisition. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Operating under the Zywave name and executive management team at its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, ...
11/11/2011 EmployeeScreenIQ Integrates with Taleo Business Edition to Provide Seamless Background Checks
CLEVELAND / November 11, 2011 'EmployeeScreenIQ, a global employment background screening provider, announced today the completion of its certified integration with Taleo Business Edition . This new integration allows Taleo's users to perform legally compliant background checks through a seamless and paperless solution. Taleo combines leading on-demand talent management solutions with the industry's ...
11/11/2011 ARAG® Takes Home First Place 'Best Places to Work' Honor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Des Moines, Iowa, November 11, 2011 ' ARAG, a global provider of legal solutions, has been ranked top in their category of 2011 Best Places to Work in Insurance. Based on employee feedback, the designation is given annually by Business Insurance magazine. The company has been a finalist for the honor the past three consecutive years placing 4th in 2009 and 3rd in 2010. This ...
11/11/2011 New Surveys Reveal Consumers Taking Charge of their Healthcare Costs with Health Savings Accounts
DALLAS, Nov. 10, 2011 ' Employers and consumers alike are adopting Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as a viable way to manage their health care costs without compromising care, according to two national surveys released today. The '2011 Employer and Account Holder Surveys,' commissioned by ACS , A Xerox Company, and conducted by Buck Consultants , show a majority of small employers (77 percent) ...
11/11/2011 Morehead Hosts Live Webcast on Employee Engagement in Childrens Hospitals
Morehead Associates, Inc. offers a free, hour-long webcast on the topic of employee engagement within Children's Hospitals. 'While all hospitals are concerned about safety, staffing levels, readmissions, and quality measures, Children's Hospitals provide the best care for our most vulnerable population,' says Alan Farris, MBA/MHA., Morehead's Vice President of Client Solutions. 'This webcast will ...
11/10/2011 Interaction Associates CEO Linda Stewart to Moderate Panel of Business Leaders at HCI Learning & Leadership Development Conference
BOSTON, November 8, 2011 ' Interaction Associates President and CEO Linda Stewart will moderate a panel and share insights from the firm's Building Trust in Business research at the HCI Learning and Leadership Development Conference on November 17, 2011 at Boston's Hyatt Regency Hotel. The panel session is designed to explore how learning professionals can engage and involve employees in today's challenging ...
11/10/2011 Accolo wins Excellence in Recruiting Ethics Award
Larkspur, CA (PRWEB) November 4, 2011 ' Accolo, innovator of Accolo Cloud Recruiting , received the onrec Excellence in Recruiting Ethics Award November 1st during THE RECRUITING CONFERENCE held at the InterContinental Chicago-O'Hare. 'This award truly validates one of Accolo's core beliefs. That the key stakeholders in the recruiting process ' from candidate to hiring professional and everyone ...
11/10/2011 There's Help ? and it's Free
San Francisco, CA ' Effective benefits communication is the key to meaningful employee participation and a company's return on its benefits investment. As benefits managers are increasingly asked to do more with less and be as ' or more ' effective, Jennifer Benz urges them to, 'Take advantage of all of the free resources available to help you work smarter.' Jen is the Founder and Chief Strategist ...
11/09/2011 Social Media Workplace Expert Speaks in NYC at BrandsConf
Jessica Miller-Merrell Shares Her Story When Your Personal Brand Outshines the Corporate Brand. Social media is changing the face of the workplace at rapid speed and companies are struggling to keep up. Jessica Miller-Merrell, SPHR is an expert on the subject of social media in the workplace. With more than ten years as a corporate human resources professional and recruiter, Miller-Merrell ...
11/09/2011 Nelson Leverages Checkster to Ensure High-Quality Candidates. California Staffing Firm to Leapfrog the Industry with Checkster
Nelson Leverages Checkster to Ensure High-Quality Candidates California Staffing Firm to Leapfrog the Industry with Checkster Mill Valley, California, November 9, 2011 ' Nelson, the largest independent staffing firm in Northern California announced today that it has implemented Checkster across all its divisions to improve business efficiencies and ensure quality of service for Nelson's clients ...
11/09/2011 Achievers Wins Four Categories in This Years Best in Biz Awards
San Francisco and Toronto ' Nov 9, 2011 ' Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, announced today that it has been named a winner in four categories of the Best in Biz Awards, the only national business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts. 'We're so honored that four of our departments have ...
11/09/2011 Empathia and Edington Associates Team Up to Help Companies Develop a Culture of Health
Waukesha, Wis / November 9, 2011 ' Empathia, Inc. and Edington Associates announced today an alliance to support organizations developing a deeply ingrained culture of health. Together, Empathia and Edington will deliver assessments and tools to build the leadership, sustainable positive behavior change, and measurable results of a healthy workforce. The alliance pairs the Edington System's approach ...
11/09/2011 First Video Surveillance Software Company to offer QR Code in Surveillance Application
Los Angeles, Ca, November 9, 2011 ' Philex Enterprises, Inc., manufacturer of Visec, a suite of IP video surveillance software applications , announces that it is the first company in the world to support rapid Quick Response (QR) Code reading and decoding directly from an analog or IP camera stream with no additional software or scanners to buy. As long as the QR code is visible, the Visec software ...
11/09/2011 TALX Tax Credit and Incentives Experts to Provide WOTC and American Jobs Act Regulatory Insight during Complimentary Webinar
ST. LOUIS (Nov. 9, 2011) ' WHO: Angela Lockman, vice president of tax credits and incentives, and Ezrie Yellin, WOTC product manager, both of TALX , provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and tax-related services WHAT : Will provide a regulatory update, addressing such topics as the American Jobs Act and its tax credit opportunities and the status of Work ...
11/09/2011 iCIMS Adds Key Leadership Positions to Support Growing Client Base
Hazlet, NJ (November 8, 2011)'iCIMS, a leading provider of Software- as- a- Service talent management solutions , today announced the appointment of Darren Ault as Director of Client Relations and Trinh Bui as Manager of Enterprise Client Relations. Focused on supporting iCIMS' 1000+ clients, Ault and Bui will be responsible for developing strategies to enhance the customer experience. Ault will ...
11/09/2011 How Global Giant AECOM Develops Smart Engineers into Solid Leaders
Developing leadership capabilities are essential to ensure focus on the short-term and long-term health of any organization. Effective leadership development enables companies to react quickly to change and to endure in difficult times. AECOM created their very own '2020 Vision', which established milestones for tripling their business and becoming a 'total solution provider' on every continent worldwide. ...
11/08/2011 InsideOut Development Announces Powerful New Coaching Program
(Salt Lake City, UT, November 8, 2011) InsideOut Development (IOD), a professional services firm, has released the newest edition of our performance program, InsideOut Coaching. Taking our widely popular workshop, IOD evolved it into a powerful performance process. This best-in-class workplace coaching program gives leaders the tools to tap into the full breadth of talent and experience that already ...
11/08/2011 Campaign to End Discrimination Against the Unemployed ? SmartRecruiters announces pledge asking businesses to interview at least one unemployed candidate for every job opening
San Francisco, CA ' SmartRecruiters, the free recruiting software provider, announces the 'Unemployed, Please Apply' campaign on its Zero Unemployment Movement Facebook page. Businesses are asked to take direct action in response to recent reports of discriminatory practices that target the unemployed, including those featured in national news. The message, 'Unemployed Need Not Apply' has been explicitly ...
11/08/2011 HRSG and Wood Manufacturing Council to Present Online Competency-based Assessment Tool at CAPLA Workshop
Ottawa, Canada ' Nov. 8, 2011 ' HRSG's Shaun Vollick and the Wood Manufacturing Council's president, Richard Lipman, are to co-present at the Canadian Association for Prior Learning Assessment (CAPLA) Fall Focus Workshop to discuss a new and unique online competency-based assessment tool. As part of the conference, which will take place in Toronto, Canada from November 13'15, Vollick and Lipman will ...
11/08/2011 Insala Offers HR Professionals New Online Community To Assist With Mentoring Initiatives
Insala, the global leader in technology and services that assists organizations with corporate mentoring programs and career development, announces the launch of their new online community, Hi-Impact Mentoring Thought Leaders Club. The new thought leaders club aims to bring together innovative forward-thinking HR professionals, including learning and development and training professionals responsible ...
11/08/2011 Sentric Completes SSAE 16 SOC1 Type II Certification. SSAE 16 effectively replaces SAS 70 as the authoritative guidance for reporting on service organizations.
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania(November 8th, 2011) ' Sentric,Inc., a leading workforce management solutions provider, today announced it has successfully completed, withoutexception, its annual SSAE 16 SOC1 Type II Certification. This widely recognized audit standard ensures clients andtheir auditors address the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley/SAS 70, whichrequires that internal controls within the organization ...
11/08/2011 Walton Management Services to Present on Tax Incentives during Upcoming IRS Compliance Regulatory Tax and Accounts Payable Conference
Brian DeVido, National Director for Walton Management Services, Inc., will provide tax incentive strategies and key triggers that can improve a company's financial performance and reduce its effective tax rate, during the IRS Compliance Regulatory Tax and Accounts Payable Conference on November 8, 2011. WHO: National Director, Brian DeVido, representing Walton Management Services, Tax Credit & ...
11/07/2011 Ernst & Young names Razor Suleman of Achievers the 2011 Ontario Entrepreneur Of The Year
Toronto & San Francisco, November 7, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, announces today that its CEO and founder, Razor Suleman , has been named the Ontario Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year. 'Razor understands that it takes more than just a great leader to reach market leadership ' it requires a great team,' says ...
11/07/2011 Many Employers Unaware of Veterans Skills
FAIRFAX, VA, November 3, 2011 ' Many prospective employers have little appreciation of the strong skills that military veterans bring to civilian organizations, according to Right Management , the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup. 'Employers sometimes think military experience is narrow or not easily transferred to a business setting,' said Right Management Talent Management ...
11/04/2011 Flexible Benefit Service Corporation Launches Medicare Outreach Program With A Personal Touch For Consumers
ROSEMONT, IL (November 4, 2011) ' Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) announced today that it has launched a Medicare outreach program that will offer in-person assistance to Medicare eligible consumers in the Chicago-area through a series of free marketing and education meetings. The Flex Medicare program is designed to help consumers better understand their Medicare options, and ultimately ...
11/04/2011 Comprehensive Benefits Plans Key to Building a Strong Workforce
Kansas City, Kan.' It's no surprise that having a well-rounded compensation plan in place is key for employers looking to amp up their workforce. As such, offering medical insurance benefits and paid time-off is often simply not enough. The Benefits USA 2011/2012 survey results found employers are offering a myriad of benefits to keep their employees happy. Dental insurance, for example, is offered ...
11/04/2011 EMPLOYER PAPER SKELETONS CONFRONTED WITH NEW AUTOMATED I-9 SOLUTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rose Ann Weatherly (248) 562-2776 raweatherly@jobappnetwork.com CONFRONTING THE PAPER SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET: AUTOMATED I-9 AUDITS There was a time when the employer's biggest concern was getting customers in the door ' and getting them to keep coming back. But now, one of employers' biggest concerns comes from the hiring process, specifically the I-9 form that is ...
11/04/2011 Juice Inc. Offers New Webinar to Help Organizations Drive Results in Todays Feelings Economy
GUELPH, Ontario ' Nov. 2, 2011 ' Employee engagement and productivity expert Juice Inc. will co-present, alongside organization development firm ODScore, a webinar to educate participants how they can empower their employees to become engaged through effective internal communication. The Wednesday, November 16 webinar, 'How to Measure Results in the Feelings Economy,' will take place from 1:00 ...
11/03/2011 EmployeeScreenIQ Webinar Teaches How to Discover the Hidden Secrets of Job Applicants
CLEVELAND / November 3, 2011 ' Whether it's illegal drug use, violent crime or any other criminal conviction, many job applicants have a secret they would rather not reveal to a potential employer. That's why HR professionals need to attend a new webinar from the industry experts at EmployeeScreenIQ, the leading global provider of background screening services . The free webcast will be held ...
11/03/2011 myStaffingPro Offers a Free Webinar on 10 Essential Strategies for Making Your Career Site Usable
Lima, OH (November 3, 2011) ' myStaffingPro, a leading provider of SaaS applicant tracking software , will be offering a complimentary webinar on Thursday, November 10 at 2 p.m. EST titled, ' 10 Essential Strategies for Making Your Career Site Usable, not Confusable '. The one-hour webinar will be hosted by Certified Usability Analyst, Jennifer Brogee, and will illustrate how a company can deliver ...
11/03/2011 TalentGuard Releases Talent® Version 6.0, their SaaS Talent Management Suite
TalentGuard announced the release of Version 6.0 of its enterprise-class SaaS solution, Talent, an integrated suite of products designed to help organizations better plan and execute on talent management and workforce development initiatives. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Austin, TX] ' TalentGuard announced the release of Version 6.0 of its enterprise-class SaaS solution, Talent, an integrated suite of ...
11/03/2011 El Pollo Loco Chooses BHI for Comprehensive Talent Management Solution
Batrus Hollweg International (BHI), the leading human capital consulting firm serving the restaurant industry, has announced that it is partnering with El Pollo Loco to implement a talent management solution for the company. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Batrus Hollweg International (BHI), the leading human capital consulting firm serving the restaurant industry, has announced that it is partnering with ...
11/03/2011 Aon Hewitt, The RBL Group and Fortune Announce the Global Top Companies for Leaders
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11/03/2011 Leverage Your Corporate Culture To Maximise Retention Strategies, Says Talent Ocean
Online talent management solution 2011-11-03 12:18:48 - The secret to retaining valued staff members has less to do with money and is more about creating an office culture people enjoy being a part of. This is the view of Talent Ocean, the online talent management division of workforce management solutions provider the Kelly Group. 'More businesses are realising the same concept about customers ...
11/03/2011 Cornerstone OnDemand Sets Date to Announce Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Learning and talent management software provider Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD) announced today that its financial results for the third quarter 2011 will be released after the market close on Monday, November 7, 2011. Cornerstone will host a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on the same day. Dial-in information for the ...
11/03/2011 SAP Readies Comprehensive Cloud Strategy
Co-CEO Bill McDermott says SAP is ready to "unleash the tiger" in the cloud computing market in 2012. For the better part of two years, SAP has been talking up an innovation strategy based on in-memory, mobile, and on-demand computing, but it gave the first two categories most of the attention. In an exclusive interview with InformationWeek last week, co-CEO Bill McDermott said SAP is now preparing ...
11/03/2011 Next Generation HR US Summit 2011 Saw Industry Leading Executives Meet to Discuss Objectives and Grow Ongoing Business Relationships
Next Generation HR US, which took place from 12th - 14th September the Barton Creek Resort & Spa, Austin, Texas, provided leading executives the chance to establish strong business relationships, which will see the start of many innovative and exciting new ventures. The summit saw Chief HR Officers from companies across the US meet to discuss objectives such as transformation demands, and their organization's ...
11/03/2011 Fear of government intervention 'big worry for business leaders'
Fear of government intervention and another recession worries businesses owners more than pay and reward, inflation and even their own balance sheets, research has shown. A study by Fidelity Worldwide Investment revealed that sales volume is the only issue that worries chief executives of global companies more than the likelihood of government intervention. Business chiefs are concerned about the risk ...
11/03/2011 SafeGuard World International Now Serving Six Shared Workday Clients Across 50 Countries
SafeGuard World International (SGWI), a leading provider of global payroll and global employment outsourcing, continues to strengthen its partnership with Workday, the leader in SaaS-based enterprise solutions for global human resources, payroll and financial management. In May, 2010, SGWI and Workday formed a formal partnership and delivered a packaged integration, a pre-configured interface between ...
11/03/2011 Achievers Announces its 7.0 Product Release
San Francisco and Toronto, November 3, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing global employee rewards and Social Recognition company, announces its 7.0 product release, with enhanced mobile, social and global capabilities. The 7.0 product release includes the launch of the new Achievers mobile site, Postcard Recognition, personalized profiles and enhanced global capabilities, ...
11/03/2011 iCIMS Ranked 362nd Fastest Growing Company in North America
Hazlet, NJ (November 2 , 2011)'iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions , announced today that it ranks number 362 on the Deloitte 2011 Technology Fast 500. The Technology Fast 500 recognizes North America's fastest growing technology companies in terms of percentage of revenue growth over a five year period. Between 2006 and 2010, iCIMS' revenue grew 221%. ...
11/02/2011 ECI Named to 2nd Annual Technology 200 List.
In its second year, the Tech 200 list ranks tech companies with the highest percent of revenue growth from 2008 to 2010. Lead411 calculates revenue growth by percentages vs. dollar growth. Applicants were required to be privately held, U.S. based companies with at least $500,000 in revenue in 2010. Finalists work within the following industries: Software, Hardware, Internet, Media, Advertising, Wireless, ...
11/02/2011 RealTime Performance and QuietSpacing Provide Specific Tips for Deciding and Delegating Effectively
SEATTLE (Nov. 1, 2011) ' The latest white paper from RealTime Performance and QuietSpacing offers short- and long-term decision-making strategies that move business goals forward and maintain leaders' sanity. Faced with the dozens of daily decisions of a 24/7 global workforce, leaders will either crack under the pressure or rise above and create the forward progress that drives business goals. ...
11/02/2011 Bersin & Associates' New Buyer's Guide Identifies Latest Trends for Buyers in Fast-Growing, $3 Billion Talent Management Systems Market
New Research-based Talent Management Systems Buyer's Guide Helps HR Professionals Understand and Select the Best Talent Management Technology for their Organization PR Newswire OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2011 OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bersin & Associates, the premier research and consulting firm empowering Human Resource (HR) organizations to drive bottom-line impact, today announced ...
11/02/2011 Brokers Can Fill Revenue Gap With Unique, New Voluntary Benefit
October 28, 2011 ' Lawrence, KS based SilverSaver by Mass Metal LLC, recently announced its service as a voluntary employee benefit. As medical and employer-funded benefits have decreased, voluntary benefits have surfaced as a bridge to fill the revenue gap for brokers across the country. As a unique new entry to this growing market, SilverSaver is the first and only way for employers to offer ...
11/01/2011 Buck Consultants' Annual Health Care Trend Survey Reveals Slow Down in Cost Increases for Canadian Employers
TORONTO, October 27, 2011 ' After two years of increasing inflation in health benefit plan costs, Canadian employers can now expect a break, according to a survey released today by Buck Consultants, A Xerox Company (NYSE: XRX). Insurers have lowered their expected inflation costs for health benefit premiums (including prescription drugs, medical expenses, hospital coverage, and dental care) ...
11/01/2011 Staff Management | SMX is a Proud Sponsor of the 2011 HRO Summit Europe
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE 11/01/2011 China Gorman Joins Achievers as an Official Partner
San Francisco & Toronto, October 28, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards) , the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, announces today that it has partnered with leading industry HR consultant China Gorman to help further disrupt the Rewards and Recognition marketplace, and educate the workforce on employee engagement best practices. 'We're thrilled to have ...
10/28/2011 ARAG® Among Best Places to Work Three Years Running
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ARAG Among 'Best Places to Work' Three Years Running Des Moines, Iowa, October 27, 2011 ' ARAG, a global provider of legal solutions, has been named one of the best places to work in the insurance industry ' an honor the company has received for three consecutive years. Based on employee feedback, the designation is given annually by Business Insurance magazine. According ...
10/28/2011 Decision Toolbox Recognized for Exemplary Workplace Practices
Irvine, Calif. ' Decision Toolbox , a nationwide provider of project based hiring and on-demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) , has been honored with the 2011 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility for its use of flexibility as an effective workplace strategy to increase business and employee success. Just 262 companies nationwide received this prestigious ...
10/27/2011 Dont Get Cut Early This Halloween ? Top 10 Tips for Avoiding a Scary Job Interview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BETHLEHEM, PA ' October 27, 2011 ' InterviewStream, the most widely used video interview provider since 2003 announces ScaryInterview.com which showcases a video interview with a ghost, the devil, and Frankenstein along with the top 10 tips for avoiding a scary job interview . As an increasing number of employers replace phone screens and reduce in-person interviews with ...
10/27/2011 Staff Management | SMX Looks Forward to Participating in the 2011 National Minority Supplier Development Council Conference and Business Opportunity Fair
Staff Management | SMX, the industry's leading provider of comprehensive staffing solutions, is proud to be a corporate member and exhibitor at the 2011 National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) Conference and Business Opportunity Fair held in Atlanta, GA October 30 ' November 2, 2011. The theme of the conference is Minority Businesses and Corporate America: Raising the Bar through ...
10/27/2011 Former Microsoft Executive Joins Ropella ? Launches Consultant Match Division
Prumatico will provide consultants globally for functional areas such as Marketing & Sales, Strategic Planning, Commercial Development, R&D , etc. Industries that Ropella has talent relationships in and has placed advisors and specialists within include the chemical industry, technology, energy, and consumer products markets. Ropella has refined the same evaluation techniques used in executive search ...
10/27/2011 Chief Research Officer at Profiles International is elected to the Association of Test Publishers Board of Directors
Profiles International Chief Research Officer, Scott Hamilton, Ph.D., has been elected to serve on the board of the Association of Test Publishers for a two-year term starting in 2012. Dr. Hamilton served on the board previously, 2006 through 2008. At Profiles International , a global leader in employee assessment solutions, Dr. Hamilton has led the research and development team ensuring the ...
10/27/2011 Interaction Associates to Present at Pegasus Systems Thinking in Action Conference on Collaborative Leadership in Complex Business Systems
Boston, MA, October 26, 2011 ' Interaction Associates , the 42-year innovator of advanced methods for developing leaders , will present a fresh point of view on effectively moving from understanding complex business systems to having an impact on them, at the 21st Annual Pegasus Systems Thinking in Action conference taking place October 31 through November 2, 2011 in Seattle. In today's challenging ...
10/26/2011 Achievers Announces The Elite 8 Winners From The 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards
San Francisco & Toronto, October 26, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards) , the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, today announces the winners of the Elite 8 for the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards. Each winner in the Elite 8 Category has received an outstanding score for one of the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement, the criteria used to ...
10/26/2011 CONFRONTING THE PAPER SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET: AUTOMATED I-9 AUDITS
There was a time when the employer's biggest concern was getting customers in the door ' and getting them to keep coming back. But now, one of employers' biggest concerns comes from the hiring process, specifically the I-9 form that is used to establish a worker's employment eligibility. The federal government's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) focus has shifted away from punishing ...
10/26/2011 Turnover Rates Dip as Recruiting Rebounds
Kansas City, Kan. ' Economists have made no secret of the fact that it will be several years until the United States returns to a healthy unemployment rate of less than six percent. As uncertainty continues to linger in the workforce, turnover rates have continued to slowly decline. The 2011 BenchmarkPro survey results found companies experienced total turnover rates of 14.4 percent between 2010 ...
10/26/2011 Paradigm Learning Won Silver Award In CLO Magazines 2011 Learning In Practice Awards
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ' October 25, 2011 ' Paradigm Learning, a leader in learning innovation offering unique education and communication programs to organizations around the world, announced today that it received a silver award in the Excellence in Simulations and Games category from Chief Learning Officer magazine's 2011 Learning In Practice Awards. CLO magazine's Excellence in Simulations ...
10/25/2011 New IMAC Website Wins Prestigious 2011 WEBAWARD
New IMAC Website Wins Prestigious 2011 WEBAWARD The Web Marketing Association Recognizes IMAC's Outstanding Achievement in Web Development Cleveland ' October 25, 2011 ' Ohio-based International Management Assistance Corporation (IMAC), a leader in crisis planning and response, is pleased to announce that it has received a 2011 WEBAWARD from the Web Marketing Association. The award recognizes ...
10/25/2011 Opportunity for Advancement Employees Top Priority
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 25, 2011 ' Despite workplace pressures and slow growth for compensation, greater opportunity for advancement is the number one priority sought by employees in their next position, according to a survey by Right Management , the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup. During September and October Right Management polled 561 North American workers via an ...
10/25/2011 SMART TECHNOLOGY JUST GOT SMARTER FOR HIRING MANAGERS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethlehem, PA ' October 25, 2011 InterviewStream , the premier provider of online video interviewing solutions, released InterviewStream Mobile 2.0, now also available on the popular iPhone and iPad platforms. The latest version of the mobile app runs faster and increases efficiencies for hiring managers and recruiters. InterviewStream Mobile 2.0 grants users access ...
10/25/2011 Zywave Announces Agreement to Acquire EISI
Zywave, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for insurance brokers, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Emerging Information Systems Inc., EISI. The transaction is expected to close in the next 30 days. EISI, based in Winnipeg, Canada, is a leading provider of needs-assessment and financial planning software tools. Their flagship products, ...
10/25/2011 Management Mentors Publishes Business Mentoring eBook
Chestnut Hill, MA, October 25, 2011 ' Management Mentors, a company dedicated to designing and implementing world-class business mentoring programs for companies, nonprofits, and universities, announced the release of its new business mentoring eBook today. Titled Mentoring: A Business Strategy That Works , the eBook is available for e-readers, such as Kindle and Nook, and is available for only ...
10/25/2011 Employee Benefits an Early Target in Budget Cuts
Budget woes are hitting public sector employers hardand the effects are going to be felt in their employee benefits programs. That's according to a new survey conducted by with members of the last month. The vast majority80 percentof human resources managers responding to the survey said their organization is looking at ways to reduce the cost of their employee benefits plan. In fact, more than ...
10/24/2011 Public Sector Employers Struggling With Benefit Costs
Posted by Editor Monday, 24 October 2011 Budget woes are hitting public sector employers hard ' and the effects are going to be felt in their employee benefits programs. That's according to a new survey conducted by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company with members of the International Public Management Association for Human Resources last month. The vast majority ' 80 percent ' of human resources ...
10/24/2011 New ModMaster® links workers comp analytics and resources
New ModMaster links workers' comp analytics and resources Facts ' Zywave, a leading software-as-a-service provider for insurance brokers, today unveiled a rebuilt, web-based version of ModMaster, a data analysis tool added to its portfolio in 2010 with the acquisition of Specific Software Solutions. ' With ModMaster, brokers uncover factors driving workers' compensation costs and deliver money-saving ...
10/24/2011 CERTPOINT announces 2011-2012 webinar series
Roslyn, NY, October 24 2011 ' CERTPOINT Systems , provider of LMS/LCMS CERTPOINTVLS and mobile knowledge app K-Tango announced today that it will sponsor a series of webinars by Brandon Hall Research beginning Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 and extending through 2012. The first webinar in the series is 'Selecting an LMS: Converging your business needs with emerging learning trends.' Speaking at the ...
10/24/2011 WorldatWork Responds to Proposed Rule in New Health Care Law
October 20, 2011 ' WASHINGTON ' WorldatWork submitted a letter responding to a request for comments on a proposed rule pertaining to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) and the Uniform Glossary as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). WorldatWork expressed concern that the proposed rule will create overwhelming complications for consumers, and that the ...
10/21/2011 iCIMS Closes a Strong Third Quarter
HAZLET, N.J. (October 20, 2011) ' iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions , announced today that revenues for Q3 2011 were 14 % higher than the same period of the prior year. During Q3 2011, iCIMS also propelled past the 1,000 client milestone with the addition of 84 new customers. These customers span a variety of industries, and include Talbots, Jacobs Technology, ...
10/21/2011 Employers Plan for Lean 2012 Pay Increases, According to Buck Consultants
Employers Plan for Lean 2012 Pay Increases, According to Buck Consultants NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2011 ' Workers can expect modest pay raises averaging 2.8 percent next year, compared to 2.7 percent in 2011 and 2.9 percent in 2010, according to a survey released today by Buck Consultants, A Xerox Company (NYSE: XRX). Buck's survey, 'Compensation Planning for 2012,' also found that pay-for-performance ...
10/21/2011 Employee engagement for long-term gain is focus of workshop by HealthFitness Dennis Richling, MD, at NBGH event
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Oct. 20, 2011' HealthFitness' Chief Medical and Wellness Officer Dennis Richling, MD, will speak at the National Business Group on Health's 25th National Conference on Health, Productivity and Human Capital Oct. 25. The workshop, entitled 'Beyond Signing Up and Showing Up: Driving Employee Engagement for Long-Term Gain,' will explore meaningful engagement of employees as the ...
10/20/2011 ERC promises No more reference phone tag and proves it with a FREE three-month trial
Norwalk, CT. ' (Oct. 9, 2011) ' While the confirmation of past employment, performance and salary levels is an essential step in hiring, the typical process of phoning several of a candidate's prior colleagues and managers is a burden for HR administrators. When this is multiplied across several open positions, a hiring manager may find herself working the phones for many hours a day. No more, thanks ...
10/20/2011 Juice Inc. Launches eBook Offering Actionable Tools to Transform the Innovation Process
GUELPH, Ontario ' Oct. 19, 2011 ' Training and development firm Juice Inc. has just released an eBook, 'Innovation in a Box,' to help organizations and individuals achieve breakthrough thinking'whether or not they are 'creative types.' Research demonstrates that a structured approach to innovation leads to a 500 percent increase in useful ideas for an average group, versus a conventional brainstorming ...
10/20/2011 NCOA Welcomes Two New Leaders to Help Improve the Lives of Older Adults
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the leading nonprofit service and advocacy organization for older Americans, today announces the addition of Dr. Richard Birkel of Washington, DC, as Vice President and Director of the Self-Care Management Alliance. In addition, NCOA has added Dr. Brian Hofland of Washington, DC, as its Director of Strategic ...
10/20/2011 Five Questions for Oct. 20, 2011: Ed Malone
Ed Malone is the director of Senior Independent Living Options, or SILO, a group of about 20 organizations that offer free seminars for seniors, and will host a SILO seminar on Oct. 20 at the William K. Sanford Town of Colonie Library at 6 p.m. Malone grew up in Troy, and now lives in Menands. He is married with two children. Q Why start SILO? A A group of folks who work with seniors and their families ...
10/20/2011 Home Care Assistance Releases Second Edition of Happy to 102: The Best...
Happy to 102: The Best Kept Secrets to a Long and Happy Life 'Our mission to change the way the world ages inspired us to share our insights and evidence-based studies to help baby boomers and seniors live to their maximum potential at any age," said Lily Sarafan, President and COO of Home Care Assistance. Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) October 20, 2011 Home Care Assistance, North America's premier provider ...
10/20/2011 Donald Olds Joins Presagia as President and Chief Executive Officer
Montreal, Canada, Wednesday, October 19, 2011 ' Presagia , the leading developer of SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions for workforce health and absence management, today announced the engagement of Donald Olds as President and CEO. In this role, he will be responsible for guiding Presagia's global strategy as it rapidly expands in the workforce management software market. Mr. Olds has ...
10/19/2011 Healing Employment Hiring and Onboarding
Irvine, Calif. ' 'There are seven critical stages of engagement in the employment process. We have closely examined how each is currently broken, and are offering companies creative tips for success at each stage.' says Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox , a nationwide provider of project based hiring and on-demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) . 'In the employment process, the fourth ...
10/19/2011 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Exhibiting at 2011 HR Southwest Conference
DALLAS, Tx ' October 19, 2011 ' The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will be among the exhibitors at the 2011 HR Southwest Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. The exhibit will be held October 31 ' November 1, 2011 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Staff will be on hand in Booth 322 to explain the data that BLS produces and demonstrate how that data can be used by Human Resource professionals. ...
10/19/2011 Video Job Interviews Are Latest Corporate Cost Saving Trend
The job search and candidate selection cost can be costly. Companies can easily spend $5,000 per candidate in travel expenses including hotel, airfare, and transportation. Factors like these along with fitting interviews into tight executive and candidate schedules draw out the interview and candidate selection process to an average of 3 months. Twenty-three year old entrepreneur, Christopher ...
10/19/2011 Workers Rely on Tuition Reimbursement Programs to Alleviate Education Costs
Kansas City, Kan.' The cost of receiving a college education is escalating and because the out of pocket burden of such an expense is too much for most individuals to afford, alternative sources of capital are often sought to fund educational endeavors. For adults in the workforce looking to return to school, some of that financial relief may come from their employer. The newly released Benefits ...
10/19/2011 Berkshire Associates President Named 2011 Leading Woman
COLUMBIA, MD'October 19, 2011, Beth Ronnenburg, SPHR, President of Berkshire Associates, a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, has been named one of The Daily Record's 2011 Leading Women. The Daily Record created the Leading Women award in 2010 to recognize professionals under the age of 40 who have been successful across ...
10/19/2011 Moxie for Managers: Could Moxie be the New Strategic Advantage for Innovating Managers and Pioneering Companies?
RED BANK, NEW JERSEY- October 18, 2011 ' Ann Tardy has done it again with Moxie for Managers , today's must-have playbook for managers eager to execute while making a difference. When innovation, progress, and brilliance matter, it's time to unleash moxie in the middle lane. It's time for business as unusual. Managers are not just a title or a position, they are an opportunity. They are bottled ...
10/18/2011 Morehead Hosts Live Webcast on Creating a High-Performing RN Workforce. This free webcast will explore the impact of engaged nurses on healthcare outcomes
Morehead Associates, Inc. will host a free, hour-long webcast on the topic of which comes first ' a high-performance healthcare environment or high-performing nurses. 'Hospitals are concerned about safety, staffing levels, readmissions, and an endless number of outcomes where nurses can make or break the organization's success,' says Megan Medvedeff, PhD., Morehead's Vice President of Client Solutions. ...
10/18/2011 Employing Individuals with DisabilitiesUnderstanding the Latest Requirements and Changes
COLUMBIA, MD'October 18, 2011, With the announcement of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regarding updates to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the agency has made its focus on affirmative action efforts for individuals with disabilities a top priority'which means federal contractors and subcontractors need to be ...
10/18/2011 Breakthrough New Behavioral Finance-Based Leadership Assessment Launched by Perth Leadership Institute
(Gainesville, Florida, October 18, 2011) Being able to predict the income statement of a company based on the behavioral characteristics of a leader or leadership team has long been the Holy Grail of leadership development. A breakthrough new assessment from Perth, FinSim IS , achieves this goal. The Perth Leadership Institute , the industry thought leader in business acumen assessment and ...
10/18/2011 HRSG Releases i-SkillSuite®Version 5.0, Offering Unparalleled Competency Management
OTTAWA, CAN. / October 17, 2011 ' HRSG announced today the release of i-SkillSuite 5.0, its flagship competency suite with expanded capabilities and new competency-based job profiles. The new suite provides organizations with the tools to reap the rewards of competency-based talent management , improving productivity by having more skilled and engaged employees. By more tightly linking job requirements ...
10/17/2011 New EmployeeScreenIQ Article Examines Dangers of Shoddy Background Checks
CLEVELAND / October 17, 2011 ' Horror stories about mistaken background checks have become commonplace, shaping the perception that employment screeners don't care about accuracy'and that employers blindly make hiring decisions without allowing candidates to refute the information. A new article from EmployeeScreenIQ, 'No Shortcuts: Why Smarter Screening Matters' explains why smarter screening equates ...
10/17/2011 BHI Announces Launch of New Restaurant Manager Assessment
PLANO, TX ' October 13, 2011 ' Batrus Hollweg International (BHI), the leading human capital management consulting firm for the restaurant industry, has announced the release of the Restaurant Management Assessment (RMA), a talent management tool designed specifically for the unique recruiting challenges of the restaurant industry. The Restaurant Management Assessment design is based on ...
10/14/2011 Staff Management | SMX Named a Finalist for Best Overall Company of the Year in the 8th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Staff Management | SMX , the industry's leading provider of comprehensive staffing solutions, was named a Finalist in four categories in this year's 8th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business . The company is a Finalist in the Fastest-Growing Company of the Year category and the Best Overall Company of the Year category for service businesses with up to 2,500 employees. Last year's Stevie winners ...
10/14/2011 iCIMS Expands Product Offering to Include Compensation Data
HAZLET, N.J. (October 13, 2011) ' iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management and acquisition solutions , today announced its official partnership with PayScale, a market leader in online compensation information. This partnership will give iCIMS' over 1,000+ customers access to detailed compensation information for 13,000 job titles in all cities in the US, Canada ...
10/13/2011 Employee Turnover Expected to Rise in Next Five Years
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 13, 2011 ' Employee turnover is expected to increase worldwide during the next five years, according to a global survey by Right Management , the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup. More than 2,000 internal and external recruiters, human resource executives and hiring managers from 17 countries representing more than 20 industry sectors participated ...
10/13/2011 WANTED Technologies Adds Detailed Salary Information to the WANTED Analytics Recruiter Platform
New York, NY ' October 12, 2011. WANTED Technologies (TSX-V: WAN), the leading source of real-time business intelligence for the talent marketplace, announced the addition of Salary Ranges to the company's industry-leading Analytics platform (www.wantedanalytics.com). WANTED Analytics has taken the actual salary details from over 70 million online job advertisements and matched it with occupation, ...
10/12/2011 Congressional Briefing by WorldatWork Explores Ongoing Struggles of Men
(Washington, DC) ' WorldatWork's Alliance for Work-Life Progress hosts a research briefing exploring the ongoing struggles of working fathers and work-life integration. In celebration of National Work and Family Month (held in October each year since 2003), the briefing will highlight four significant surveys: Men and Work-Life Integration (WorldatWork's Alliance for Work-Life Progress and WFD Consulting) ...
10/12/2011 TALX to Provide Tax Incentive & Unemployment Expertise during Upcoming ASA and HRSouthwest Events
ST. LOUIS (Oct. 12, 2011) ' WHO: Subject matter experts from TALX , provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and tax-related services WHAT: Will explain how a tax incentives strategy can help boost employers' bottom line during the American Staffing Association's (ASA) Staffing World 2011. TALX will also help companies better manage growing unemployment ...
10/12/2011 New HRAnswerLink White Paper Confronts the Five Compliance Issues Small and Mid-Sized Organizations Must Get Right
PLEASANTON, Calif./Oct. 12, 2011 ' HR is fraught with compliance landmines that could financially devastate a small or mid-sized company. HRAnswerLink addresses many of these HR hotspots and offers critical information with its new white paper. 'Five Compliance Areas Every Small and Mid-sized Business Must Get Right'or Risk Losing Everything' identifies the key areas that smaller organizations ...
10/12/2011 Thomas International Introduces Trait Emotional Intelligence Assessment in North America
TORONTO, Canada/ October 12, 2011 ' Organizations can quickly and accurately assess an individual's emotional intelligence (EI) at work with an innovative new assessment from Thomas International. On October 18, 2011 the company will release its new Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (TEIQue) to North American clients onto its flex assessment platform. The TEIQue is an online battery ...
10/12/2011 Wealth of Data on Employer Provided Benefits Issued by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
WASHINGTON, DC / October 12, 2011 ' The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has released its annual report from the National Compensation Survey (NCS) on the incidence and key provisions of selected employee benefits plans for civilian workers, private industry workers, and state and local government workers. 'The NCS covers a broad range of benefits, allowing readers to see how their benefits ...
10/12/2011 Reward Systems Integral Part of Compensation Planning
The newly released 2011 BenchmarkPro survey results found 70 percent of employers offer bonuses as a reward to employees. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 2011 For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Reward Systems Integral Part of Compensation Planning Kansas City, Kan. ' Rewarding employees for their contributions to a company is nothing new, ...
10/11/2011 White Paper Analyzes Why Employers Partner with Executive Search, RPO and Contract Staffing Providers
Skillman, New Jersey ' October 5, 2011 ' PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, today announced the availability of a new white paper focused on three of the most popular services recruitment firms provide companies that choose to outsource part or all of their staffing needs: executive search, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and contract staffing. ...
10/11/2011 WorldatWork Scholarship Program Helps 28 HR Professionals Obtain Certification
October 11, 2011 ' Scottsdale, Ariz.' WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals announced today that 28 human resource professionals have successfully completed their education and certification under the WorldatWork HR certification scholarship program. Of the 52 scholarships WorldatWork has granted since January 2010, 28 professionals have earned designations as Certified Compensation Professional ...
10/11/2011 HRSG Webinar to Illustrate Best Practices in Employee Assessments
OTTAWA, CAN. / Oct. 11, 2011 ' Lorraine McKay, senior vice president of HRSG, will present a new webinar on best practices in assessment, designed to unveil talent management strategies in using competencies to track an organization's performance metrics. McKay will use a case study of an actual employee to show how companies can better integrate performance assessment and ensure they are ...
10/11/2011 Employee Engagement Hits New Lows as Workers Feel Stuck
Minneapolis, MN, October 11, 2011 ' Modern Survey 's recent study of employee engagement levels in the U.S. workforce has unveiled the somewhat disturbing reality that even while employee engagement is sinking to new lows only 21% of workers report that they are seeking new employment opportunities. Conducted in September 2011, the most recent iteration of Modern Survey's bi-annual study found ...
10/11/2011 SafeGuard World International Announces Compliance with SSAE 16 Standards
RALEIGH, North Carolina (October 6, 2011) ' SafeGuard World International (SGWI), a leading provider of global payroll and global employment outsourcing, is the first global payroll company to become officially compliant with the new SSAE 16 auditing standard. The AICPA (Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) published this new Attestation Standard, ...
10/11/2011 Empathia Publishes New White Paper on Preparing Organizations for a Crisis
Milwaukee, WI (Oct. 10, 2011) ' Managing information in the aftermath of a disaster is a challenge that can affect an organization's business, reputation and brand. In the new report from Empathia, ' Crisis Communications: Seven Lessons Learned from Disaster Response Experiences ,' enterprise risk management expert Joseph J. DesPlaines explains how the increased use of social media enables reporting ...
10/10/2011 Achievers Announces Its Webcast With Cali Ressler, Co-Founder of The Results-Only Work Environment
San Francisco & Toronto, Oct 7, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, announces today its webinar on October 20th at 1pm EST, The Future of the Workplace and the Results-Only Work Environment . Join Razor Suleman, CEO and founder of Achievers, and Cali Ressler, co-founder and co-creator of ROWE and co-author of Why Work ...
10/10/2011 CERTPOINT has its moment in the Sun
October 10, 2011, CERTPOINT Systems announced today that it is providing its CERTPOINTVLS learning management system to hotel and casino operator Sun International. Sun International operates in several countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia and Chile. 'The group-wide implementation of the CERTPOINTVLS learning management system marks a significant ...
10/10/2011 The Future of Talent Management Continues to Evolve: HRsmart 11.4
The Future of Talent Management Continues to Evolve: HRsmart 11.4 The new version takes HRsmart Unified Talent Management technology to new heights. Richardson, TX ' October 5, 2011 ' HRsmart, the winner of over 26 awards; including the HR Technology Conference vendor shootout, Inc. 500, Tech Titan, and Deloitte Technology Fast 50 awards, announced today its latest software version 11.4. The newest ...
10/08/2011 Talbots, Inc., Signs with iCIMS Talent Platform
HAZLET, NJ ' October 7, 2011'iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management solutions , announced today that Talbots, Inc. (NYSE: TLB) has signed to use the iCIMS Talent Platform to support their growing Candidate Management needs. Talbots, Inc. will be added to the Company's growing retail repertoire, joining the nearly 1,000 mid-sized organizations using its web-based ...
10/07/2011 Staff Management | SMX Achieves Elite ASA/RCS Workers Compensation Risk Certification
Risk Control Services (RCS) is pleased to announce Staff Management | SMX's completion of the comprehensive Best Practice Verification Process required for Workers' Compensation Risk Certification ; earning the prestigious WRC designation. RCS and the American Staffing Association (ASA) established the ISO-9000 type designation to provide an industry standard of operational excellence in the ...
10/07/2011 Hogan Announces Development Programs Schedule. Certification Workshops Empower Coaches, HR Professionals to Create In-House Development Programs
Hogan Assessment Systems announced its 2012 Hogan Development Programs schedule. The programs are tailored to certify executive coaches, HR practitioners, training professionals, and I-O Psychologists to use Hogan's powerful suite of assessment tools. 'By training attendees to use Hogan's unrivaled assessment tools, we empower them to administer employee assessment and develop in-house education ...
10/07/2011 Executive Salaries are Creeping Back Up
Kansas City, Kan. ' With protestors marching on Wall Street and the gap between the upper and middle class rapidly increasing, executive salaries continue to be a point of consternation for most Americans. Although most executives were not immune to the effects of the sluggish economic climate, salaries for many executives are now trending back up. The Executive Compensation 2011/2012 survey results ...
10/07/2011 CandidateStatements.com Named a Top HR Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive® Magazine
ROCKLIN, CAL. / October 5, 2011 ' Total Rewards Software, Inc., announced today its recruitment product CandidateStatements.com was named one of Human Resource Executive magazine's Top HR Products of 2011. The company, an industry leader in total compensation statement software, was honored in an awards ceremony this week at the 2011 HR Technology Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas. Selected ...
10/06/2011 New Leadership Appointed for Bernard Hodes Groups Western Region
New York, NY ' October 5, 2011 ' Bernard Hodes Group , a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Thompson as senior vice president of its Western region. Thompson brings almost a decade of online employment advertising experience to his role with Bernard Hodes Group. Prior to joining Bernard Hodes Group, he most recently held the role of ...
10/06/2011 October is National Work and Family Month: WorldatWork to Brief Congress on Work-Life Issues
October 5, 2011 ' Washington, D.C ' WorldatWork will hold a Congressional briefing on Tuesday, October 18, to share findings from four significant surveys: Men and Work-Life Integration (WorldatWork's Alliance for Work-Life Progress and WFD Consulting) Telework 2011: A WorldatWork Special Report (WorldatWork) The New Dad: Caring, Committed and Conflicted (Boston College Center for Work & Family) ...
10/05/2011 State of Nebraska wins Innovation Award for unique integrated wellness plan approach
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Oct. 5, 2011'The State of Nebraska, a HealthFitness client, was awarded the 2011 Innovations Award from The Council of State Governments for its breakthrough program that inspires some 18,000 state employees and 6,000 spouses to get active, lose weight and become proactive about preventive care. The Innovation Award is given for the development and implementation of exemplary ...
10/05/2011 New Whitepaper from TRACOM Group and Zenger Folkman Shows How Interpersonal Skills Complement The Extraordinary Leader
Centennial, Colo.' Oct. 5, 2011 ' Leadership performance experts at The TRACOM Group and Zenger Folkman help to debunk the notion that leaders are born, not made, with the release of its latest whitepaper on the relationship between its SOCIAL STYLE model and research findings in 'The Extraordinary Leader' by Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman. This white paper, 'SOCIAL STYLE and The Extraordinary Leader,' ...
10/05/2011 Current Trends and Future of Outplacement is the Focus at New Live, Online Roundtable Series
Dallas, Texas ' October 05, 2011 Insala, the leading outplacement solutions software provider, in partnership with the Association of Career Firms (ACF), presents the first in a series of online, live roundtable discussions 'Current Trends and the Future of the Outplacement Industry' featuring an expert panel of outplacement industry leaders. To reserve your free place at this live event, held ...
10/05/2011 Time-Off Programs Benefit Hospitality Employers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2011 For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Time-Off Programs Benefit Hospitality Employers Kansas City, Kan.' During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards ...
10/04/2011 Contingency Hiring is on the Rise and Recruiters Are Benefiting from the Job Surge in Specialty and Senior-Level Placements
According to BountyJobs CEO Michael Hard, interviewed on TotalPicture Radio, Headhunters Can Positively Impact Their Bottom-Line, While Corporate Recruiters Can Fill Open Positions Faster Using Web-Based Job Tools and Solutions NEW YORK, NY, October 4, 2011 ' - Despite the high unemployment rate and the ups-and-downs of the current job market, there is a war for talent. Headhunters, working in ...
10/04/2011 WorkSimple's New LinkedIn Integration Helps Promote Real-Time Recognition to Your Professional Profile
Employees Can Now Showcase Their Accomplishments in Real-Time San Francisco, CA ' October 4, 2011 ' WorkSimple (http://www.getworksimple.com), the company that offers social goals and a fresh approach to performance reviews, today announced LinkedIn integration. WorkSimple users can now add Positive Feedback & Recognition from co-workers, managers, or leadership on their social goals to their ...
10/04/2011 Austin Powers Shows Convenience Stores How to Hire Superstars
There's more than one great reason to stop by JobApp Network's booth #7307 'Hire Convenience Store Super Stars' at the NACS 2011 (National Association of Convenience Stores) Expo Oct. 1-4 at Chicago's McCormick Place. The booth will be hosted by the real/fake Austin Powers, who will show visitors how to hire 'award-winning' candidates ' and how not to hire the fakes. Powers will show how JobApp ...
10/04/2011 Companies Look to Wellness Programs to Control Medical Insurance Costs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2011 For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Companies Look to Wellness Programs to Control Medical Insurance Costs Kansas City, Kan.' As the cost of providing medical insurance to employees seems to continue to spiral upward without any signs of slowing, companies are frantically looking for proactive measures ...
10/04/2011 RealTime Performance Offers Leadership Development Tips and Resources for Encouraging and Increasing Innovation in the Workplace
SEATTLE (Oct. 4, 2011) ' A new complimentary tip sheet from RealTime Performance gives leaders quick and specific insights on encouraging and increasing innovation in the workplace. This content provides readers with a snapshot of the resources available in Inspire, an online leadership development tool from RealTime Performance. 'Driving Innovation in the Workplace,' the 10th monthly installment ...
10/04/2011 Sentric Announces PA ACT 32 Webinar for Pennsylvania Employers.
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (October 4th, 2011) ' Sentric Inc, a workforce management solutions provider to more than 2,500 clients nationwide, announced today its upcoming webinar schedule on how PA ACT 32 will affect employers. In July 2008, PA enacted an amendment (ACT 32) to the current law with the goal of consolidating and simplifying the collection of Local Earned Income Taxes. Mandatory ...
10/04/2011 BI WORLDWIDE's Mobile Engagement Solution Wins Top HR Product of the Year
BI WORLDWIDE's patent-pending mobile employee engagement solution, RAVE has been named a Top Human Resources Product of the Year by Human Resource Executive magazine. RAVE is a revolutionary, mobile-based platform designed to maximize workforce engagement and productivity through two-way social communication, recognition, rewards and just-in-time learning. 'This award is a great honor for us and ...
10/04/2011 iCIMS Achieves 1,000 Client Milestone
HAZLET, N.J. (October 3rd, 2011) ' iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions , announced that it surpassed the 1,000 client count this quarter. Boasting the addition of nearly 200 clients YTD, the 1,000-client achievement is accompanied by record-breaking year over year growth. Earlier this month, iCIMS also announced its sixth consecutive appearance on the Inc. ...
10/04/2011 Compdata Surveys to Present Webinar on Effective Use of Salary Survey Data
Kansas City, Kan. ' Compdata Surveys will present a free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Theresa M. Worman, vice president of business development, will lead the webinar titled 'Salary Surveys: Steps to Making Data Work for You,' and will address the most common mistakes HR professionals make when using compensation surveys and how to avoid them. Attendees to the webinar ...
10/04/2011 HRmarketer.com to Preview New SocialEars® Service at HR Technology Expo
CAPITOLA, Calif. / October 3, 2011 ' HRmarketer.com, a leading marketing software and services firm in the human resources and B2B marketplaces, will launch a beta version of its new SocialEars service in October to a limited testing audience. The platform will be publicly revealed for the first time today at this year's 14 Annual HR Technology Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. SocialEars ...
10/03/2011 INTERVIEWSTREAM ANNOUNCES NEW LEADING-EDGE FEATURES AT HR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE & EXPO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethlehem, PA ' October 3, 2011 InterviewStream, the leading provider of video interviewing solutions, has rolled out exciting new features for their clients and candidates. InterviewStream's proprietary technology now gives hiring managers new assessment tools to better analyze candidate fit and allows candidates to showcase their abilities more effectively. To add to the ...
10/03/2011 Presagia Launches SimplyLeave ? Software that Simplifies Leave Management
Montreal, Canada, October 3, 2011 ' Presagia, the leading developer of SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions for workforce health and absence management, today announced the launch of SimplyLeave, an innovative and comprehensive leave management software for small and mid-sized employers. SimplyLeave is a SaaS solution that supports employers' efforts to comply with the FMLA (Family and Medical ...
10/03/2011 The Latest Impact Achievement Group Study Concludes the Need to Refine and Improve Employee Engagement, Attitude and Satisfaction Surveys
SEATTLE, Oct. 3, 2011'The latest research-based article from Impact Achievement Group reveals that employee attitude surveys may be doing more harm than good in their current form and offers practical solutions to the survey process. The article, 'The Hypocrisy of Employee Surveys: A Closer Look at the True Impact,' uses findings from a recent survey of human resource professionals, managers, vice ...
10/03/2011 CERTPOINTs learning suite augments HCM solutions with mobility at HR Technology Conference & Exposition
September 30, 2011, CERTPOINT Systems , provider of CERTPOINTVLS, will showcase its LMS/LCMS alongside its new mobile performance support platform K-Tango at HR Technology Conference & Exposition in Las Vegas from October 3 ' 5. In an environment where businesses are shifting from hiring to managing human capital, a learning management system is a must, and CERTPOINT will demonstrate how its integrated ...
10/03/2011 Molina Launches New Employee Recognition Program Powered by Achievers
San Francisco and Toronto, September 23, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition solution, announced today the launch of Molina Healthcare's Above the Branches employee recognition program to 5,000 employees across the U.S. 'Molina is a forward-thinking organization that understands the immeasurable power of a culture of engagement,' ...
09/30/2011 HRSG President Suzanne Simpson to Present on Resilient Talent Management at Annual Minnesota SHRM Conference October 3
OTTAWA, CAN. / September 30, 2011 ' Dr. Suzanne Simpson, president of leading competency provider HRSG, will present ' Prove it to Me! Resilient Talent Management that Delivers ' at the Minnesota Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) annual conference on Monday, October 3. The event will take place at 2:45 p.m. EST. Dr. Simpson is a registered industrial and organizational psychologist ...
09/30/2011 HR in the Cloud Offers Unified SaaS Solutions to the HR Industry
(Lima, Ohio) ' September 29, 2011- Four industry-leading HR technology vendors have joined forces to satisfy the growing demand for powerful, affordable, and complete HR software as a service (SaaS) solutions . HR in the Cloud combines the best-of-breed software of myStaffingPro, BambooHR, CRG emPerform, and Strategia Ed. Capitalizing on the success of their individual solutions, the four companies ...
09/29/2011 BI WORLDWIDE Named Top Recognition Provider
BI WORLDWIDE, a global leader in business improvement located in Edina, Minnesota, has been named a top recognition provider by HRO Today, a human resources outsourcing magazine. As part of its `Baker's Dozen' feature, the magazine names the top companies in the employee recognition industry, based on a customer feedback survey. 'We are thrilled to be named the top recognition provider in the ...
09/29/2011 Guardian Simplifies Employee Benefits Enrollment and Management Through New EnrollmentWorks(sm) Platform
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), one of the largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, is making the benefits enrollment and administration process considerably easier for employees and employers with the launch of a multi-carrier online enrollment platform as part of their EnrollmentWorks program. This new system enables organizations of ...
09/29/2011 Reasonable Accommodations and Disabled Workers
/24-7PressRelease/ -- The Americans With Disabilities Act was designed with the purpose of providing protection of civil rights to those who suffer from disabilities. The Act provides equal opportunity for disabled individuals in a few key areas, including "public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications." According to the Act, ...
09/29/2011 Resources and New Online Community for Part-time Professionals and Employers Promoting Work-Life Balance
Part-time employment is increasing rapidly, with over 27 million employed part-time in August 2011 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Changes in the current economy as well as an increasing demand for better work-life balance have caused many employers and employees to turn to flexible work as a solution. TAPP (Talented Alliance of Part-time Professionals) is the only membership association ...
09/29/2011 Study finds consumers may have more control over health costs than previously thought
The historic RAND Health Insurance Experiment found that patients had little or no control over their health care spending once they began to receive a physician's care, but a new study shows that this has changed for those enrolled in consumer-directed health plans. Patients with health coverage that includes a high deductible and either a health savings account or a health reimbursement arrangement ...
09/29/2011 A Big Divide
Despite a growing awareness among employers that a commitment to flexible workplaces and work/life balance helps them recruit and retain top talent -- an imperative in this tough economy -- it appears they're not walking the talk in the implementation phase. A recent global survey by WorldatWork's Alliance for Work/Life Progress, Men and Work/Life Integration, reveals a troubling gap between ...
09/29/2011 Four in ten feel over-worked, but employers combat concerns by prioritising workers’ wellbeing
41% of employees say they have too much work to do 30% are working longer hours and 26% say they have a stressful working life 78% of workers believe that productivity is directly related to their health 61% of employees say they'd work harder for an employer who invests in their health Today's employees are facing an increasingly challenging working environment, according to the annual Aviva ...
09/29/2011 Report says women are U.S. economy's 'secret weapon'
The latest news and information for entrepreneurs from across the web universe, brought to you by the Report on Small Business team. Follow us on Twitter @GlobeSmallBiz A new report from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation states that American women who start growth companies that serve global markets may be "the secret weapon" for achieving sustained economic growth. Its research shows that ...
09/29/2011 HRSG Continues 50 Percent Growth Rate of i-SkillSuite® Talent Management Competencies Solution
OTTAWA, CAN. / September 28, 2011 ' HRSG, Inc., an international provider of competency-based services and software solutions , announced that its i-SkillSuite software has consistently averaged 50 percent year-over-year growth for the past five years. Introduced in 2005, i-SkillSuite helps HR clients manage their competency data by building and maintaining job profiles, which are then ...
09/28/2011 LifeCare, Inc., Reports Dramatic Rise in Demand for Backup Child and Adult Care
SHELTON, CT / September 28, 2010 ' LifeCare, Inc., a national provider of personal productivity and loyalty solutions with nearly 30 years experience, is reporting explosive year-over-year demand for its backup care program . Member requests and utilization for the first six months of 2011 were four times greater than the same six-month period in 2010. While nearly 95 percent of all backup care ...
09/28/2011 HRAnswerLink Offers Employers Customized Help with Handbook Center
PLEASANTON, Calif./Sept. 28, 2011 ' HRAnswerLink, the premier provider of on-demand human resource compliance to over 44,000 small and mid-sized businesses, has announced the launch of its Handbook Center. In 2010, there were 99,922 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) charges filed, an increase of more than 7 percent over 2009. Having an employee handbook helps to protect companies from legal liability, ...
09/28/2011 Time-Off Programs Benefit Not-For-Profit Employers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2011 For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Kansas City, Kan.' During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards recovery, time-off programs are one of the ...
09/27/2011 Bernard Hodes Group and the Hodes Global Network Continue Winning Streak At Annual Creative Excellence Awards
Hodes Global Network nearly sweeps Global category taking 19 out of 25 awards, including the Grand Prize New York, NY'September 22, 2011' Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, is pleased to announce that the company and its global network partners received 53 total Creative Excellence Awards (CEAs), including 19 awards in the Global category alone. This celebration ...
09/27/2011 Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Hospitality Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2011 For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Hospitality Industry Kansas City, Kan.' Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for hospitality industry employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Hospitality survey results show companies reported an ...
09/27/2011 Beyond.com and HireADroid Partnership Delivers Top Job Search App for Android Users
Beyond.com , a Career Network focused on helping people grow and succeed, today announced its partnership with HireADroid, the number one job search application for Android, enabling users to search jobs across Beyond.com's thousands of top-tier industry and local career sites directly from their Android device. In today's competitive employment market, the mobile device is an imperative tool for job ...
09/27/2011 AFI Executives Step in Front of the Camera to Detail Labour Dispute, Investigation and Training Services
Milton based AFI International Group Inc. (AFI) has further strengthened its online presence with the launch of a new capabilities video . The video is featured on its corporate website and is broken down into service areas to coincide with the downloadable brochures, so clients are able to more easily share information with colleagues pre, during and post planning meetings. Other highlights of ...
09/27/2011 2011 MD SHRM State Conference to Feature Federal Contractor & Subcontractor Compliance
Baltimore, MD'On October 3-4, 2011, Nicole Yeldell, SPHR, Training Manager at Berkshire Associates, a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, will help attendees at the MD SHRM State Conference understand the latest Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' (OFCCP) updates, along with what it means to be a federal ...
09/27/2011 Retirement and Savings Benefits Account for 3.7 Percent of Compensation Costs in Private Industry
WASHINGTON, DC / September 27, 2011 ' The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently reported that private industry employers paid, on average, $1.03 per hour worked to provide retirement and savings benefits to their employees in June 2011. This is according to the Employer Costs for Employee Compensation (ECEC) survey, which is an output of the BLS's National Compensation Survey (NCS). This ...
09/27/2011 Chief Executive Magazine and Chally Group Worldwide Invite Top Executives to Participate in Study to Identify Key Trends in Global Leadership Development
Dayton, OH, Sept. 27, 2011 ' For the second consecutive year Chally Group Worldwide and Chief Executive magazine have partnered to lead the premier 2011 Global Leadership Research project featuring 'Best Companies for Leaders.' This research study exemplifies the principal effort toward identifying and recognizing excellence in leadership development that will help drive business results. This ...
09/27/2011 Morehead Partners with Supply Contracting Leader Novation for Employee and Physician Engagement Surveys.
Charlotte, North Carolina (September 27, 2011) Morehead Associates, Inc. has signed a sole source agreement for its employee and physician engagement surveys with Novation, the healthcare industry's leading supply contracting company. The Novation agreement makes Morehead the preferred provider of employee and physician engagement surveys and consulting for the more than 25,000 members of VHA Inc. ...
09/27/2011 SmartSearch® delivers uninterrupted service of SaaS recruiting software despite California power outages
OCEANSIDE, CA September 23, 2011 ' When a widespread power outage, now known as the Great Blackout of 2011, hit Southern California and most of Arizona on Thursday, September 8, it left nearly seven million people without power. Yet Oceanside-based Advanced Personnel Systems (APS) switched to backup power and kept its data center operational, and kept its global SmartSearch customers running ...
09/24/2011 Interaction Associates to Headline The Boston Globe's Public Forum on ?New Rules for Leading Talent?
BOSTON, Sep 23, 2011 ' Interaction Associates is added to the roster of an upcoming public forum from The Boston Globe on talent strategies in today's challenging business environment. The event's focus ' New Rules for Leading Talent ' will explore how successful business leaders, at all levels, motivate their employees to meet the challenges of doing business today ' in a period of unprecedented ...
09/23/2011 Vangent Presents on Validation of a Pre-offer Measure of Sexual Harassment Risk at 23rd Annual Association for Psychological Science Conference
Chicago, IL, September 21, 2011 ' Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of pre-employment risk assessments, continued its history of developing innovative new assessment tools, presenting a paper at the 2011 Association for Psychological Science conference, held May 25th-29th in Washington, DC. The poster presentation, by Dr. Kelly D. Dages, a Senior Organizational Psychologist & Program Evaluator ...
09/22/2011 Achievers Raises Over $50,000 for The Princess Margaret Hospital
San Francisco & Toronto, September 22, 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing Global Rewards and Social Recognition company, announced today that it concluded its Annual Customer Experience event (ACE) by sending a team to walk in the Shoppers Drug Mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers, a fundraiser in support of The Princess Margaret , one of the top five cancer research centers ...
09/22/2011 Paradigm Learning Named as Finalist in CLO Magazines 2011 Learning In Practice Awards
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ' Sept. 22, 2011 ' Paradigm Learning, a leader in learning innovation offering unique education and communication programs to organizations around the world, announced today that it was named as a finalist in Chief Learning Officer magazine's 2011 Learning In Practice Awards in the Excellence in Simulations and Games category. CLO magazine's Excellence in Simulations and ...
09/22/2011 Sendouts Unveils a New Mobile App at NAPS
ST. LOUIS, September 21, 2011 ' The newest version of Sendouts Mobile features slick design and increased functionality built from the ground up. Sendouts, the staffing and recruiting software solution, introduces the latest version of Sendouts Mobile at the Nation Association of Personnel Services Conference today. The new touch-friendly design is fast and intuitive, allowing recruiters to call, ...
09/21/2011 TALX to Announce Details of New Service Offerings at the 2011 HR Technology Conference & Expo
ST. LOUIS (Sept. 21, 2011) ' WHO: TALX , provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and tax-related services WHAT: Will announce details of new service offerings during the 14th Annual HR Technology Conference & Expo . Subject matter experts will also be on hand to provide first-hand human resources industry expertise and hiring, pay reporting and compliance ...
09/21/2011 Juice Inc. Creates a Unique Collaborative Opportunity with Work-in-Progress Innovation Book
GUELPH, Ontario ' Sept. 21, 2011 ' In keeping with the spirit of its upcoming book on innovation , Juice Inc. invites readers to participate in the creative process, chapter by chapter. 'Innovation in a Box' is chock-full of useful information on the innovation process , equipping readers with the knowledge and skills to generate new ideas and breakthrough solutions. 'Innovation in a Box' is a visually ...
09/21/2011 HRAnswerLink Tackles Top Five Compliance Issues for Small and Mid-sized Businesses in Upcoming Webinar
PLEASANTON, Calif./Sept. 21, 2011 ' HRAnswerLink, the premier provider of on-demand human resource compliance to over 44,000 small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, will host the webinar 'The Five Compliance Areas Every Small and Mid-sized Business Must Get Right' from 10 to 11 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, October 4. Thirty-four percent of small business owners have had a lawsuit filed ...
09/21/2011 iCIMS Welcomes Erinn Tarpey as Director of Marketing
HAZLET, N.J. (September 21st, 2011) ' iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions, today announced the appointment of Erinn Tarpey as Director of Marketing. In her role, Tarpey will oversee iCIMS' operational marketing activities and is responsible for extending global brand awareness of the company's solutions and services. Prior to joining iCIMS, Tarpey ...
09/21/2011 How Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Keeps the Financial Heartbeat Strong One health care organization turns to Paradigm Learning for some fiscal fitness
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ' Sept.20, 2011 ' Paradigm Learning, a leader in business games, simulations and Discovery Maps, today unveiled its latest business acumen case study, How to Keep the Financial Heartbeat Strong at Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare . In the perpetual push-pull of today's healthcare industry ' which includes the competition between cost and quality ' strong financial management is ...
09/20/2011 Time-Off Programs Benefit Banking & Finance Employers
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Kansas City, Kan.' September 20, 2011 ' During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as companies push towards recovery, time-off programs are one of the cornerstones of ...
09/20/2011 Benz Communications' Jennifer Benz to Deliver Keynote Presentation at Employee Benefit News' 24th Annual Benefits Forum & Expo
Benz Communications' Jennifer Benz will deliver the keynote presentation ' 'Three Steps to Success: Best Practices for Your Biggest Benefits Challenges' ' at Employee Benefit News' 24th Annual Benefits Forum & Expo on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 8:30am. San Francisco, CA'September 20, 2011'Jennifer Benz, founder and chief strategist of Benz Communications, will kick off the main conference ...
09/20/2011 Evidence-Based Change Helping Companies Achieve Greater Success and Competitive Advantage, New Towers Watson Book Reveals
NEW YORK, September 19, 2011 When it comes to managing people, many organizations have made important HR decisions without any real rigor, often relying on instincts or copying competitors' practices. Now, a handful of leading-edge global companies are breaking new ground and using evidence-based change to make critical talent management decisions, help their organizations achieve ...
09/20/2011 HCI Announces Government Talent Summit to be Held in Reston Virginia, September 26 ? 28, 2011
Washington, D.C., September 15, 2011 ' The Human Capital Institute announced today the 2011 HCI Government Talent Summit, the paramount strategic government talent management event, which will take place from September 26-28, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston, Virginia. Federal agencies face major talent management challenges now more than ever including concerns with pay freezes, tax ...
09/20/2011 Hodes iQ, A Leading Talent Acquisition Solutions Provider, Being Sold To Technomedia, A Global Leader In Learning
Sale brings together two best-of-breed solutions to deliver a more comprehensive talent management platform NEW YORK, NY and MONTREAL, CANADA 'September 14, 2011 ' Bernard Hodes Group, an Omnicom company, today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its award-winning talent acquisition product, Hodes iQ, to Technomedia, a leading provider of integrated talent and learning management ...
09/20/2011 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Exhibiting at 2011 SHRM Colorado State Conference
KANSAS CITY, Mo . ' September 20, 2011 ' The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will be among the exhibitors at the 2011 SHRM Colorado State Conference in Keystone, Colorado, September 28 ' 30, 2011. Staff will be on hand in Booth 112 to explain the data that BLS produces and demonstrate how that data can be used by Human Resource professionals. Most of the data to be featured come from the ...
09/20/2011 iCIMS Launches 11.2 Customer Release
HAZLET, N.J. (September 20th, 2011) ' iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions , announced today that the latest version of the platform ' 11.2, is now available. Inspired by iCIMS' nearly 1000 clients, the 'Customer Release' incorporates enhancements aimed at addressing the business needs of current and prospective customers. The 11.2 Customer Release is ...
09/20/2011 HRsmart Expands in the Asia-Pacific Market
Richardson, TX/Cebu, Philippines Sept. 7, 2011 ' HRsmart, the only provider of a global Unified Talent Management Solution based in Richardson, TX, has officially announced the expansion of its Asia-Pacific operations with the opening of a new office based in Cebu City, Philippines. HRsmart's Philippines office was established to expand HRsmart's software factory in the region, as well as to prepare ...
09/19/2011 Interaction Associates Partners with BETTeRprogram to Improve Learning Retention and Accelerate Behavior Change in Leaders
BOSTON, MA ' September 16, 2011'The 40-year innovator of collaborative leadership methods that drive business results ' Interaction Associates (IA) ' has partnered with Innovative Facilitation of Canada and ValueAdd Group of Switzerland to provide clients with BETTeRprogram, a high-impact program that turns learning into behavior change. Interaction Associates is a global firm specializing ...
09/19/2011 IHRIM Board Chair to Present at NuView Network 2011 Conference
The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world's leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, today announced that its board chair, Nov Omana, HRIP, will be a featured presenter at the NuView Network 2011 Conference in San Antonio, Texas at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel. Nov's session, The HR Landscape: Pioneers of Change ...
09/19/2011 Healing Employment Interviewing Reality Check
Irvine, Calif. ' 'There are seven critical stages of engagement in the employment process. We have closely examined how each is currently broken, and are offering creative tips for success at each stage.' says Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox , a nationwide provider of project based hiring and on-demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). 'In the employment process, the third key stage of ...
09/15/2011 GuideSpark Offers Innovative Video White Paper to Enhance the Benefits Education Experience for Employees
Palo Alto, Calif., Sept. 15, 2011'GuideSpark, delivering the latest web solutions for human resource (HR) communications and training, introduces a video white paper to aid HR organizations in the development and launch of their own, customized benefits communication videos. GuideSpark's instructional video white paper provides HR organizations with a simple step-by-step process to create and ...
09/15/2011 HRmarketer.com Celebrates 10th Anniversary While Preparing Launch of New Platform and Social Media Technology
CAPITOLA, Calif. / September 15, 2011 ' HRmarketer.com, a leading marketing software and services firm in the human resources and B2B marketplaces , will celebrate its 10th anniversary of business in October. The company is celebrating the milestone with a trivia contest and the bold launch of a new platform and groundbreaking social data analytics service. This week HRmarketer launched an online ...
09/15/2011 HRAnswerLink Makes HR Affordable for Small and Mid-sized Businesses with Launch of HR4YourCompany.com
Site offers on-demand HR assistance, handbook center and more Pleasanton, CA ' September 14, 2011 ' HRAnswerLink, the premier provider of on-demand human resource compliance to over 44,000 small and mid-sized businesses, now offers its critical HR services directly to such organizations for a monthly fee as low as the price of an iTunes album with the launch of HR4YourCompany.com. Smaller businesses ...
09/14/2011 A Bite Out of the Apple: The Jobs Transition
September 14, 2011 ' Oro Valley, AZ ' For most, working for a perfectionist is no picnic. Now, Apple employees will find out what it's like to work without one. Of course, with Steve Jobs still functioning as Chairman of the Board, his presence and influence aren't going to evaporate overnight. Still, it will be Tim Cook interacting with staff day-to-day and not Jobs. And that will be a change. ...
09/14/2011 Care coordination in the spotlight: Commission for Case Manager Certification introduces issue brief, webinar
Experts David Meyers of AHRQ and Annette C. Watson of Taconic IPA featured MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, Sept. 14, 2011' Care coordination is at the center of emerging models of care designed to improve the quality, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of health care delivery. A new issue brief and Webinar from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (the Commission) provide much-needed guidance ...
09/14/2011 Could Mobile Recruitment Be The Next Hottest Recruitment Trend?
Among the classic recruitment strategies, mobile recruitment is gaining a lot of attention. It is becoming one of the hottest recruitment trends and a new, creative way to build a powerful workforce. Jessica Miller-Merrell, HR Strategist and a Leading Voice in Social Media along with Ron Cariker, the Founder of 7 Group Media, which specializes in Mobile Marketing and Rayanne Thorn, Marketing Director ...
09/14/2011 UMB Healthcare Services Launches Innovative Toolkits to Help Employers Implement and Communicate Benefit Plans
Kansas City, Mo. (September 13, 2011) ' UMB Healthcare Services, a division of UMB Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: UMBF), announced today the launch of three comprehensive toolkits to help employers successfully implement and communicate high-deductible health plans (HDHP) with health savings accounts (HSAs). Developed in partnership with Benz Communications, a leading HR and benefits ...
09/14/2011 Adecco RPO and HCI Announce New Research Findings Through Upcoming Webcast
HCI PRESS CONTACT Email: press@hci.org Phone: 866-538-1909 Adecco RPO and HCI Announce New Research on Acquiring Top Talent Through On-Demand Pipelines Findings Webcast Scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2011, 1 pm ET Washington, D.C. ' September 2011 ' The Human Capital Institute (HCI), the global association for strategic talent management, announced plans for release of new research ...
09/14/2011 Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Not-For-Profit Industry
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Kansas City, Kan.' September 13, 2011 ' Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for not-for-profit industry employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Not-For-Profit survey results show organizations reported an average premium increase of 9.9 percent. More than 70 percent of respondents ...
09/14/2011 Starwood Hotels Chooses viaPeople to Implement their Global Win with Talent 360 Feedback Initiative
Plainsboro, NJ 'September 12, 2011 ' viaPeople, Inc., a leading provider of performance and talent management software, has announced today the successful implementation of the Starwood 360 feedback process for more than 2,600 leaders across the globe. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the world's largest and most well-respected hotel companies in the industry, selected viaPeople ...
09/14/2011 IHRIM Gathers Industry Leaders at Global Forum and Workforce Analytics Forum to Provide Education and Real World Solutions in HR Systems and HR Information Mgmt
The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world's leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, is proud to announce the return of its annual Global Forum and Workforce Analytics Forum. The forums are to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on October 26 and 27, 2011. Both IHRIM's Global Forum and Workforce Analytics ...
09/14/2011 AUSTIN POWERS SHOWS CONVENIENCE STORES HOW TO HIRE SUPERSTARS AT NACS 2011
There's more than one great reason to stop by JobApp Network's booth #7307 'Hire Convenience Store Super Stars' at the NACS 2011 (National Association of Convenience Stores) Expo Oct. 1-4 at Chicago's McCormick Place. The booth will be hosted by the real/fake Austin Powers, who will show visitors how to hire 'award-winning' candidates ' and how not to hire the fakes. Powers will show how JobApp ...
09/14/2011 Brinks Incorporated Expands Relationship with Thomas International on a Global Spectrum
Toronto, CANADA / September 14, 2011 ' Brink's Incorporated, a leading provider of armoured car transportation, ATM servicing, currency and coin processing and other value-added services to banks, retailers and other commercial and governmental agencies around the world, has announced a global expansion in their use of the Thomas International pre-employment and employee assessment suite. ...
09/14/2011 Insala Shares Best Practices For Mentor Matching Ensuring Successful and Sustainable Partnerships
Insala, a leading global provider of innovative talent development and mentoring solutions , announces its upcoming webinar 'Matching mentors with mentees ' How do you find the best possible match?' The webinar will take place Wednesday, September 21 at 12:00 pm EST. For companies either considering mentoring or experiencing challenges identifying successful matches in their current program, ...
09/14/2011 Project Management Training Is All Fun and Games Countdown®: A Strategy Game for Project Teams continues to be a Registered Education Provider with Project Management Institute
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ' Sept. 13, 2011 ' Paradigm Learning, a leader in business games, simulations and Discovery Maps, announced today that the Project Management Institute (PMI) has recertified Countdown: A Strategy Game for Project Teams simulation as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P). Individuals who are certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs) or in the process of ...
09/13/2011 Bill Campion Joins Batrus Hollweg International Sales Team
PLANO, TX ' September 12, 2011 ' Veteran restaurant marketing and HR executive Bill Campion has joined the dynamic team at Batrus Hollweg International (BHI), the leading human capital consulting firm, as Business Development Manager. Bret Henley, BHI's Vice President, Business Development, announced Campion's arrival. As business development manager Campion will be responsible for client acquisition ...
09/13/2011 TRIPLE CREEKS SOFTWARE CHOSEN BY AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR KNOWLEDGE-SHARING NETWORK
DENVER, September 13, 2011' Triple Creek , the leader in enterprise mentoring and structured social learning, today announced that Agilent Technologies Inc. has chosen Open Mentoring 5 to power its Agilent Shared Knowledge (ASK) Network. Launched in July, ASK is Agilent's enterprise-wide knowledge-sharing system designed to increase the transfer of technology and expertise between different ...
09/13/2011 Chief Executive Magazine and Chally Group Worldwide Launch 2011 Leadership Research featuring Best Companies for Leaders
Dayton, OH, Sept. 13, 2011 ' Chally Group Worldwide , in partnership with Chief Executive magazine, announces the launch of the 2011 Global Leadership Research project featuring 'Best Companies for Leaders.' This premier research study illustrates the leading effort toward identifying and recognizing excellence in leadership development. The research is conducted by eliciting key data on a range ...
09/13/2011 CERTPOINT Systems and Towards Maturity reveal the secrets behind successful global learning technology implementations
September 13, 2011, Laura Overton of Towards Maturity and Maria van Vlodrop of CERTPOINT Systems will explore how to make international learning implementations succeed in a webinar scheduled for September 23rd. Register now . Towards Maturity is a not-for-profit benchmark practice that provides independent expert advice and support in using learning innovation to accelerate business performance. ...
09/13/2011 HRSG Thought Leader to Examine Talent Management Resilience on Virtual Stage September 13
OTTAWA, CANADA / September 12, 2011 ' HRSG consultant Shaun Vollick will share lively case studies and human resources technology solutions in his presentation, 'Prove it to Me! Resilient Talent Management that Delivers' on Tuesday, September 13 at 12:30 p.m., as part of the Institute for Human Resources' virtual performance management conference. Vollick is one of HRSG's leading consultants and ...
09/13/2011 Increasing Competitiveness with Behavioral Strategy White Paper Issued by Perth Leadership Institute
(Gainesville, Florida, September 13, 2011) Competitiveness is a behavioral phenomenon and without the right behaviors in a company, no amount of great products or services are going to guarantee that a company is going to win in its market, according to a new White Paper from the Perth Leadership Institute . This approach is a natural consequence of new findings in behavioral economics and finance ...
09/13/2011 Checkster Launches Interview Checkup, Restoring Effectiveness to Candidate Interview Debriefs
Mill Valley, Calif. / September 12, 2011 ' Checkster, the leading talent assessment vendor leveraging collective intelligence, today released Interview Checkup, a new tool in its suite of offerings to improve candidate selection. The interview Checkup enables organizations to benefit from better interview debriefings thanks to Checkster technology. Too often organizations arrange multiple rounds ...
09/12/2011 HealthcareSource Announces Winners of 2011 New-to-the-Profession ASHHRA Annual Conference Grant
Phoenix, AZ and Woburn, Mass ' September 12, 2011 ' HealthcareSource , the leader in talent management software solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced the three winners of the second HealthcareSource 2011 New-to-the-Profession ASHHRA Annual Conference Grants. These grants enable the winners to attend the 2011 ASHHRA 47th Annual Conference & Exposition taking place September 10-13, ...
09/12/2011 Kimberly Wipf Joins The RightThing as Senior Vice President
September 12, 2011'Findlay, Ohio' The RightThing , the nation's premier recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider, today announced they have hired Kimberly Wipf to serve as Senior Vice President. In this role, Wipf will provide strategic oversight of the client delivery model, construct solutions to address client and prospect needs, oversee development of the senior client delivery ...
09/12/2011 Sentric, Inc., Engages Professionals for an Open-House Webinar on Effective Workforce Management Best Practices.
Sentric, Inc., Engages Professionals for an 'Open-House' Webinar on Effective Workforce Management Best Practices. Interactive webinar shows off benefits and features of unified workforce management HRMS. PITTSBURGH, PA (September 12th, 2011) ' Sentric, Inc., today announced an open invitation to all professionals who are interested in improving management of their workforce to attend an ...
09/12/2011 LEADING WORKPLACE VIOLENCE PREVENTION CONSULTANT RELEASES NEW MODEL FOR MANAGING VIOLENCE PREVENTION TO HELP BUSINESSES MEET THE EMERGING OSHA APPROACH TO MANAGING SAFETY
LAKE FOREST, CA ' September 9, 2011 ' The National Institute for Prevention of Workplace Violence, Inc. announced that it has released a new version of The NIX Model for Managing Violence Prevention. The NIX Model is a standard for addressing violence prevention that was first published in the last 90's. The new model has been updated to reflect new emerging approaches to workplace violence ...
09/09/2011 ARAG® Names New COO, Adds VP of Group Sales
ARAG Names New COO, Adds VP of Group Sales Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 8, 2011 ' ARAG, a global leader of legal solutions, has announced the addition of Dennis Healy, who will serve as Vice President of Group Sales, and the promotion of Mark Hennessey to Chief Operating Officer. A 20-year veteran of the insurance industry, Healy brings to ARAG a proven track record of sales success, having co-led the ...
09/09/2011 I Love Rewards Announces its Annual Customer Experience (ACE) Event
San Francisco & Toronto, September 8, 2011: I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, today announces the first day of its largest Annual Customer Experience (ACE) event. ACE is a two day event held at the Westin Harbor Castle in Toronto, and takes place from September 8 ' 9th, 2011. Drawing on the experiences of existing customers, the knowledge base of industry ...
09/09/2011 Leading Workplace Violence Prevention Consultant Releases New Model for Managing Violence Prevention to HELP Businesses Meet the Emerging OSHA Approach to Managing Safety
LAKE FOREST, CA ' September 9, 2011 ' The National Institute for Prevention of Workplace Violence, Inc. announced that it has released a new version of The NIX Model for Managing Violence Prevention. The NIX Model is a standard for addressing violence prevention that was first published in the last 90's. The new model has been updated to reflect new emerging approaches to workplace violence ...
09/09/2011 GIS Executive to Appear on SILA Privacy Panel
Chapin, S.C. ' David Bartley, executive vice president of General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), will be included on the privacy panel at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 4 during the SILA National Education Conference in Austin, Texas. The panel, titled 'Privacy & Protection ' Best Practices of Carriers and Agencies' will address data security from the perspective of insurance agencies and companies that provide ...
09/08/2011 Cargill and Checkster CEO to present at Taleo World Conference
Mill Valley, Calif. / Sep 8, 2011 ' Cheri Hanson from Cargill the international producer and marketer of food, agricultural, financial and industrial products and services employing 131,000 people in 66 countries will present with Yves Lermusi, chief executive officer of Checkster at the Taleo World user conference in San Francisco, California. The presentation, 'Social Assessment: The New ...
09/08/2011 GreenJobInterview and FORTUNE 500 client Chesapeake Energy to Present at Taleo World in San Francisco
COSTA MESA, Calif. ' September 8, 2011 Kip Welch, Director of Recruiting for Chesapeake Energy is presenting 'Live Virtual Interviews ' A Very Real Game Changer' on Monday, September 12, 2011 at Taleo World held in San Francisco, California. Mr. Welch will highlight how GreenJobInterview.com has helped Chesapeake Energy dramatically reduce the time required to schedule and facilitate first ...
09/08/2011 THE ROSE GROUP ? BY ANY OTHER NAME ? WOULD STILL BE CALLED A NEW JOBAPP CLIENT
Newton, PA-based restaurant operator, The Rose Group, a 59-unit Applebee's and 4-unit Corner Bakery Caf franchisee, has selected JobApp Network as its automated hiring solution to improve restaurant hiring, manage compliance and maximize employee tax credits. Including the Rose Group, nearly 150 Applebee's units are currently utilizing the complete end-to-end hiring solution provided by JobApp, based ...
09/08/2011 Accolo Recognized as RPO Market Leader 4th Year in a Row for On-demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing in HRO Todays Bakers Dozen
Larkspur, California, September 8, 2011 ' For the fourth consecutive year, Accolo Inc. (the leader in Cloud Recruiting ) has been voted as a market leader in HRO Today's Baker's Dozen customer satisfaction ratings for On-Demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing providers (RPO). 'We are delighted to know that our clients truly value the revolutionary Cloud Recruiting Solution we offer,' noted John ...
09/08/2011 Onboarding Experts Release Book of Perfect Phrases to use with New Employees
Columbus, Ohio'September 8, 2011'The co-owners of Connect the Dots Consulting firm, Brenda Hampel and Erika Lamont, released a new book called 'Perfect Phrases for New Employee Orientation and Onboarding.' The book is the latest in McGraw-Hill's bestselling business series, 'Perfect Phrases,' which has 50 books geared for business professionals. The authors are Columbus-based consultants who ...
09/08/2011 Employee benefits and ART: “an idea whose time has comeâ€
French novelist, Victor Hugo, may well have been speaking of the self insurance of employee benefits (EB) when he said: 'There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come'. The increased self insurance of EB programmes is not just a local phenomenon. Internationally, more and more companies are placing their employee benefit programmes into alternative risk transfer (ART) facilities ...
09/08/2011 CIPP highlights most popular employee benefits
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has highlighted key flexible benefits that workplaces can introduce in order to boost employee engagement and keep staff happy.According to a recent survey conducted by the organisation, workers still expect perks despite the fact that the tough economic climate has hampered wage growth and prevented companies from offering their hard-working ...
09/08/2011 Paradigm Learning Releases New White Paper on Developing Critical Thinking Skills in Todays Leaders: No Room for Old-School Leadership Development in the New Normal
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ' September 8, 2011- Paradigm Learning, a leading training and communications organization specializing in the design of business games, simulations, and Discovery Maps , released a new white paper today about developing the critical thinking skills of today's managers and leaders. Many organizational leaders are not prepared to navigate their companies through the volatility ...
09/08/2011 Beyond.com CEO will Chair IAEWS Fall Recruitment Conference
HOLLYWOOD, FL ' Rich Milgram [http://www.beyond.com/RichMilgram], Founder and CEO of Beyond.com, Inc., the premier Career Network focused on helping people grow and succeed within their careers, will serve as Congress Chair for the International Association of Employment Web Sites (IAEWS) [http://www.employmentwebsites.org/] Fall Member Congress, to be held on September 7, 2011 in Hollywood Beach, ...
09/07/2011 Summit Health Introduces VacciNation Portal for Employers, Recommends Adult Immunizations
Southfield, MI / September 7, 2011 ' More than 30,000 adults die every year from diseases that could easily be prevented by vaccination. Summit Health, the nation's leading provider of adult vaccinations (including flu, Pneumonia, and tetanus) and wellness screenings, has responded with an online 'VacciNation' portal as part of its adult immunization services in advance of the 2011-2012 flu ...
09/07/2011 Juice Inc. Offers Affordable Solution to End Nurse-to-Nurse Hostility
GUELPH, Ontario ' September 7, 2011 ' In an effort to continue educating the health care industry on ending nurse-to-nurse hostility , Juice Inc. now offers its popular DVD series on this topic as an affordable CD set for nurses. Nurse bullying, or ' lateral violence ,' continues as a widespread problem across North America. In Canada, 44 percent of female nurses and 50 percent of male nurses report ...
09/07/2011 Background Screening Expert Jason B. Morris Presents at 47th Annual ASHHRA Conference & Exposition in Phoenix, AZ on September 12
EmployeeScreenIQ founder Jason B. Morris will speak at the 47th Annual ASHHRA Conference & Exposition in Phoenix, AZ at the Phoenix Convention Center on September 12, 2011 3:45 pm pst. Technology has dramatically changed the way companies compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking. With the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn and ...
09/07/2011 Staying Healthy and Planning For RetirementNew Data on Employee Benefits
WASHINGTON, DC / September 7, 2011 ' The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its annual report from the National Compensation Survey on Health and Retirement Plan Provisions in Private Industry in the United States, 2010 (August 2011, Bulletin 2770). The survey was based on a sample of approximately 3,200 establishments. Among the data published for health benefits, the report finds that ...
09/07/2011 Arbita to Unveil Innovative RPO and New Company Image at ERE Expo
Minneapolis, Minn. ' September 7, 2011 ' Arbita , a leader in recruitment marketing and sourcing solutions since 1993, today announced a new recruitment process outsourcing solution with an absolute difference in the over-crowded, often over-hyped RPO marketplace. 'We're the RPO with an exit strategy,' Arbita CEO and founder Don Ramer said in advance of the upcoming ERE Expo 2011 Fall, where Arbita ...
09/07/2011 Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Banking and Finance Industry
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Banking and Finance Industry Kansas City, Kan.' September 6, 2011 ' Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for banking and finance industry employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Banking & Finance survey results show organizations reported ...
09/06/2011 Human Capital Institute (HCI) Names Carl Rhodes to Serve as New CEO
Washington, D.C., September 1, 2011 ' The Human Capital Institute (HCI) announced today that Carl Rhodes Ph.D. has been named Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2011. Mr. Rhodes has served as HCI's Chief Operating Officer since 2009 and brings over 20 years of academic, business and executive experience. Rhodes has previously served as CEO of Kairos Networks, in multiple leadership ...
09/06/2011 Lean Practices Aid Manufacturers in Recovery
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Lean Practices Aid Manufacturers in Recovery Kansas City, Kan.' September 1, 2011 ' Rebounding from the recession has proven to be a daunting task for manufacturers and distributors, as many are still trying to keep production levels up, despite smaller workforces and thinly stretched budgets. Lean manufacturing ...
09/06/2011 Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corp Becomes Sentric Inc.. New name reflects client-centric solutions approach and workforce solutions suite.
Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corp Becomes Sentric Inc. New name reflects client-centric solutions approach and workforce solutions suite. PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (September 6, 2011) ' Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corporation today announced that it is changing its corporate identity and renaming the company to Sentric, Inc.. Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corporation, now known as Sentric, Inc., also operated ...
09/06/2011 iCIMS to Host 2011 Customer Advisory Council
HAZLET, N.J. (September 6th, 2011) ' iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions, announced today the kickoff of the company's annual Customer Advisory Council (CAC). The conference is taking place September 6th through 8th at the M Resorts in Las Vegas. Recognized as an extension of iCIMS' dedication to the customer experience, this year's conference brings ...
09/06/2011 Stephen Lowisz Announces the 2011 Recruitment Learning Conference in Chicago
Chicago/September 01, 2011 ' The Blackstone Renaissance Chicago Hotel will host the third annual Recruitment Learning Conference in downtown Chicago on September 27th and 28th. The Recruitment Learning Conference, created by Stephen A Lowisz, founder of The Learning Conference, continues its exceptional and unconventional 'how-to' recruiting series an educational resource for both the recruitment ...
09/05/2011 LinkedIn Apply Now Integration Added to SmartSearch® Applicant Tracking System
OCEANSIDE, CA September 2, 2011 ' Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), makers of the SmartSearch applicant tracking system (ATS), announced the addition a new ' Apply with LinkedIn ' integration. An 'Apply with LinkedIn' button can be included on job postings which enables candidates to select this option ' instead of submitting a resume when applying for a position ' and export their LinkedIn ...
09/02/2011 Editorial Cites Center on School Employee Benefits
An editorial in today's Detroit News on school reform cites work by Mackinac Center analysts that shows Michigan could save $5.7 billion annually if public-sector benefits were brought into balance with those offered in the private sector. James Hohman, assistant director of fiscal policy, addressed recent legislative changes regarding savings from school employee health insurance yesterday in Michigan ...
09/01/2011 US Labor Department seeks to recover more than $1 million in improper and delinquent loans made ...
US Labor Department seeks to recover more than $1 million in improper and delinquent loans made from United Employee Benefit Fund in Northbrook, Ill. NORTHBROOK, Ill. (MMD Newswire) August 31, 2011 - - The U.S. Department of Labor has sued the United Employee Benefit Fund in Northbrook and its trustees, David Fensler and Anthony Monaco, following an investigation by the department's Employee ...
09/01/2011 Survey: 1 in 10 employers expects to drop health coverage
Nearly one of every 10 midsized or big employers expects to stop offering health coverage to workers once federal insurance exchanges start operating in 2014, according to a new survey from a large benefits consultant. That could drive the out-of-pocket cost of health care up by thousands of dollars a year for the average American, industry experts say. In a survey completed last month, Towers Watson ...
09/01/2011 Salary Increases Stay Consistent with Recent Trends, as the Focus Remains on Variable Pay, according to Aon Hewitt
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon Hewitt, the global human resource consulting and outsourcing business of Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON), today announced findings from its annual U.S. Salary Increase Survey. While there is projected to be a slight uptick in salary increases in 2012 compared to 2011, companies will continue to place the greatest focus on variable pay. To view the ...
09/01/2011 Will staff churn threaten business growth this year?
Despite recent reports of turbulence in the economic climate, we're still seeing a number of companies planning for growth in the year ahead, albeit tentatively. Click to jump to section How can you retain top talent? If companies are to retain the existing talent necessary to support growth within their organisation, they need to ensure that they are able to offer their top performers a reason to ...
09/01/2011 HR staff unimpressed with business leaders, according to CIPD and DDI
Less than a fifth of UK HR staff are impresses by the quality of leadership in their organisation, according to a report published yesterday by the CIPD and talent management consultancy DDI. The report shows only a third (36%) of UK business leaders and 18% UK HR professionals rate the quality of leadership as 'high' in their organisations. The report UK Highlights: Global Leadership Forecast, found ...
09/01/2011 HR People & Strategy Announces 2011-2012 Board of Directors
Kevin Rubens, incoming chair of HR People & Strategy (HRPS), formally the Human Resources Planning Society, is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 board of directors. Three new members join the ten existing members of the board on September 1, 2011. Each will serve a three-year term.In the rapidly changing environment of human resources management, the industry expects HRM professionals to bring ...
09/01/2011 Interaction Associates Former CEO Linda Dunkel to Headline Major Australian Conference on Women in Leadership
Boston, MA, August 31, 2011 ' Longtime Interaction Associates veteran and former CEO, Linda Dunkel, is the keynote speaker at the Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI) Conference in Sydney, Australia on September 8, 2011. Dunkel brings decades of expertise in leadership and collaboration to her keynote topic: Conscious Capitalism and the role of women leaders in bringing a new vision ...
08/31/2011 SkillSurvey Shares Reference-Checking Best Practices in Upcoming Webinar
WAYNE, Penn. ' Aug. 31, 2011 ' Talent acquisition professionals, HR leaders and HRIS/shared services professionals are invited to discover a better way to manage the time-consuming and frustrating task of checking candidate references. Reference assessment solutions expert SkillSurvey, Inc., will reveal best practices in reference checking in their September 14 webinar, 'How to Improve Quality-of-Hire ...
08/31/2011 Talent Management, Employee Productivity Take Center Stage at Virtual Talent Management Conferences
OTTAWA, CAN / August 30, 2011 ' In an upcoming duo of virtual presentations, high level talent managers from HRSG will reveal insights into competency-based talent management, employee productivity in terms of measurable performance improvements, plus how to assess the value of human resource programs with results based competency assessment. On Wednesday, August 31, Lorraine McKay, vice president ...
08/31/2011 iCIMS Recognized by Inc. 500|5000 as one of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 6th Time
iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management solutions, announced today that it ranks number 2399 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. iCIMS joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, and Dunkin Donuts, among other prominent brands, on this year's list. The prestigious list honors America's independent ...
08/31/2011 Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady for Not-For-Profit Organizations
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady for Not-For-Profit Organizations Kansas City, Kan.' August 25, 2011 ' Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Not-For-Profit survey results found ...
08/30/2011 Eastman Chemical Company awarded C. Everett Koop National Health Award for outstanding employee health promotion and improvement
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Aug. 30, 2011' HealthFitness client Eastman Chemical Company was awarded the C. Everett Koop National Health Award, a prestigious recognition of outstanding population health promotion and improvement. The award will be presented in September at the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) 2011 Forum for Employee Health Management Solutions in Phoenix. For 2011 only three ...
08/30/2011 EMPLOYERS AVOID THE I.C.E. PICK WITH AUTOMATED COMPLIANCE SOLUTION
Job hunters think the worst part of getting hired for a new job is getting through the interview process. But for employers, with massive increases in the number of audits, the most worrying part comes after they've already decided on a new hire: I-9 compliance . The government has shifted its focus from deporting illegal immigrants to penalizing employers who have not been diligent during ...
08/30/2011 I Love Rewards Announces Strategies for Building a Positive Employer Brand
San Francisco & Toronto, August 30, 2011: I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, announces strategies for building a positive employer brand. According to a recent CareerBuilder survey , most job seekers consider a company's reputation more important than salary when looking for a job. 'In today's workforce, a positive employer brand is an essential and powerful ...
08/30/2011 Profiles International Builds Reputation and Generates Sales Leads Through HRmarketer.com
Capitola, Calif. / August 30, 2011 ' Most companies' marketing and PR goals include increasing visibility and brand recognition and generating sales leads. But if you're a global workplace assessment firm, where do you begin? For Dario Priolo, Chief Marketing Officer for Profiles International, he started with HRmarketer.com. 'I originally became an HRmarketer client in 2004 when I was the ...
08/30/2011 Inc. Magazine Recognizes SeatonCorp As One Of Americas Top 10 Privately Held Job Creators
SeatonCorp , a Chicago based staffing and recruiting firm, was ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of America's Top 10 Job Creators on its annual list of 5,000 fastest-growing private companies. SeatonCorp, which operates under the PeopleScout, Staff Management, and StudentScout brands added over 11,000 employees to its US headcount over the past 3 years. 'Now, more than ever, we depend on Inc. 5000 ...
08/29/2011 Nashville Entrepreneur Speaks at National Association of Women MBAs National Conference and Career Fair in Dallas, Texas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jennifer Way was delighted to speak at the Nashville chapter launch of the National Association of Women MBAs, hosted by Belmont University last month. After her presentation on developing a proactive work style, she was asked to follow up and speak at the national conference. 'I was thrilled to speak to so many of Nashville's most educated professional women and am excited ...
08/29/2011 CKR Interactive Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private U.S. Companies
National recruitment marketing agency CKR Interactive (http://www.ckrinteractive.com) has been named to the 2011 Inc. 500/5000 list of fastest-growing private U.S. companies. This is the third year in a row that the agency has been recognized by Inc. Magazine for its continued growth. Ranking #399 within the Advertising & Marketing category, CKR Interactive is acknowledged for its 13 percent ...
08/29/2011 Annual Sargento Make-A-Wish Golf Outing to Benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin
The annual Sargento Make-A-Wish Golf Outing to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin takes place August 30, 2011 at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms. Thanks to the event's generous supporters, local kids suffering from life-threatening medical conditions are able to discover the power of a wish come true. Last year's event was able to raise enough money to grant a record-breaking 318 wishes ...
08/29/2011 I Love Rewards Announces Best Practices For Retaining Top Talent
San Francisco & Toronto, ON, August 26, 2011: I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, announces cost effective methods for recruiting, retaining and inspiring talent at a time when employee morale is a top concern. A recent report by Robert Half International , a global leader in specialized consulting and staffing services, found that employee engagement and retention ...
08/26/2011 Background Screening Expert Jason B. Morris Presents at 2011 PIHRA Conference & Exposition in Anaheim, CA on August 31
EmployeeScreenIQ founder Jason B. Morris will speak at the 2011 PIHRA Conference & Exposition in Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center on August 31, 2011 11:15 am pst. Technology has dramatically changed the way companies compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking. With the widespread use of Facebook, LinkedIn and other sites ...
08/26/2011 Flex to Educate Human Resources Professionals at National PIHRA Conference
ROSEMONT, Ill. (August 24, 2011) ' Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) today announced Mark Lam, policy compliance and relationship manager, has been invited to speak at the 2011 Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA) Annual Conference & Exposition in Anaheim, Calif. Aug. 29'31, 2011. On Aug. 29, Mark will offer guidance to Human Resource (HR) professionals on the ever-changing ...
08/24/2011 I Love Rewards is Included as a Sample Vendor in Gartners Hype Cycle Report
I Love Rewards is Included as a Sample Vendor in Gartner's Hype Cycle Report San Francisco and Toronto, August 24, 2011 ' I Love Rewards, the leading employee recognition and rewards solution, today announced that it has been included as a sample vendor in the recently released Gartner Hype Cycle Report for Human Capital Management (HCM) Software. Gartner is the world's leading information technology ...
08/24/2011 Sendouts Client, M Force Staffing, Makes Inc.'s 500 List
ST. LOUIS, MO, August 23, 2011 ' Inc. magazine today ranked M Force Staffing No. 353 on its 30th annual Inc. 500, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. M Force, a staffing firm that places professionals in positions in engineering, IT, and accounting/finance, was placed as the fourth fastest growing company in the HR industry. M Force has used Sendouts, a provider ...
08/24/2011 Background Screening Expert Jason B. Morris Presents at Arizona State SHRM Conference in Phoenix on September 1
EmployeeScreenIQ founder Jason B. Morris will speak at the 2011 Arizona State SHRM Conference in Phoenix, AZ at the Phoenix Convention Center on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 7:00 am and 5 pm PST. Technology has dramatically changed the way companies compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking. With the widespread use of Facebook, ...
08/24/2011 What is Performification?
Two years ago the inventors in the lab at Sonar6 came up with an idea that would change people management forever. Performification is the nickname they've given to the new Analytics package Sonar6 is unveiling to the world in a live webinar on Thursday the 1st of September at 1:00pm (PDT) With further demos to follow at the HRTechnology Conference in Las Vegas 3 ' 5 October 2011 The concept is ...
08/24/2011 Silver and Gold Savings for Employees Through Voluntary Payroll Deduction
Lawrence, Kan. ' August 19, 2011 ' SilverSaver, a precious metals purchasing service of Lawrence, KS based Mass Metal LLC, announces its service as a voluntary employee benefit. The SilverSaver employee benefit program works much like other voluntary benefits that companies offer, but it is the first and only way to save in precious metals through the convenience of payroll deduction. Companies ...
08/23/2011 Time-Off Programs Benefit Manufacturing & Distribution Employers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2011 For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Time-Off Programs Benefit Manufacturing & Distribution Employers Kansas City, Kan.' During the recession, having a well developed time-off program was essential for companies looking for a way to compensate employees, without stretching already thin budgets. Now, as ...
08/23/2011 SmartPost Expands Diversity Reach To Support Growing Employer Demands
Offering hundreds of diversity and women focused sites to recruit this highly sought after talent pool NEW YORK CITY, NY' AUGUST 17, 2011 ' SmartPost, the innovative online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, continues to expand its growing e-media library in support of diversity initiatives for its customers. Finding and attracting diversity talent still remains a top priority ...
08/23/2011 HRsmart Continues Expanding in the Middle East
Announces Wissam Charaf as Regional Sales Manager Richardson, TX & Beirut, Lebanon | August 16, 2011 ' HRsmart, the only provider of a Unified Talent Management solution in the world, today announced the addition of Wissam Charaf to its Middle Eastern team. Charaf will assume the role of Regional Sales Manager for HRsmart in the Gulf Region and the Middle East. In his role, Wissam will head the direct ...
08/23/2011 myStaffingPro Applicant Tracking System Releases Facebook Application
Lima, Ohio (August 23, 2011) ' myStaffingPro, a SaaS applicant tracking system , has released a new Facebook application that allows candidates to apply for positions from the company's Facebook page. 'The Facebook app enables our customers to quickly and easily increase their job posting exposure to the vast Facebook user base. Through the app, candidates gain access to search and apply ...
08/23/2011 New HRmarketer Webinar Unveils Secrets of Trade Show Marketing
CAPITOLA, CA / August 23, 2011 ' Event marketing is more than giveaways and glossy brochures. That's the message of HRmarketer's upcoming free webinar, Best Practices in Trade Show Marketing , to be presented on Thursday, August 25 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Experts Audrey Johnson, Visibility Manager at WorldatWork, and Fred Kurst, Exhibit Sales Manager at Human Resource Executive Magazine, will present ...
08/23/2011 On-boarding for Success: SmartSearch® sponsors best practices webinar for recruiters and human resources professionals
OCEANSIDE, CA August 15, 2011 ' Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), the makers of SmartSearch, announced the fifth webinar in its best practices series for recruiters and human resources professionals on 'On-Boarding for Success: A vital 90-day transition' will be presented August 25, 2011. A recent employment industry study shows that 85% of new hires decide within the first six months whether ...
08/23/2011 Staying AfloatWhat to do When the Audit Waves Come Crashing
COLUMBIA, MD'On August 30, 2011, Charu Avasthy, PHR, of Berkshire Associates, a human resource consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, will help attendees at the HR Florida State Conference understand how to stay above the waters of an Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs' (OFCCP) audit in her presentation: 'Staying Afloat'What to ...
08/23/2011 Decision Toolbox Is Named One of the Top RPO Firms in the Nation for the Third Year in a Row
Irvine, Calif. ' Decision Toolbox , an on-demand recruiting firm that provides end-to-end recruitment solutions for 7% cost per hire on average, has been named, for the third year in a row, to HRO Today Magazine's 2011 Survey Results of Top RPO Firms in the nation. The survey results were announced by HRO Today on August 18, 2011. The results were based upon a survey completed by nearly 500 HR ...
08/23/2011 Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Ranks Staff Management | SMX Amongst Largest Global Staffing Firms
Staff Management | SMX, the industry's leading provider of comprehensive staffing solutions, announces its ranking as one of the world's largest staffing providers on the highly anticipated Staffing Industry Analysts' (SIA) 2011 List of Largest Global Staffing Firms . Staff Management is a Staffing Industry Analysts' Top Ranked Staffing Firm , also appearing on Staffing Industry Analysts' ...
08/23/2011 KellyOCG® Named to HRO Today's Baker's Dozen List for Eighth Consecutive Year
TROY, Mich. (August 23, 2011) ' The Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) practice of Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG) has been named by HRO Today magazine in its annual RPO Baker's Dozen list. Currently in its eighth year, the Baker's Dozen list ranking has become an industry benchmark recognizing the leading players in the Recruitment Process Outsourcing business globally. The ...
08/23/2011 PrincetonOne Named to HRO Today Magazine's RPO Baker's Dozen List for Third Consecutive Year
Skillman, NJ ' August 18, 2011 ' PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, today announced that it has again been ranked as a top 10 mid-market and on demand leader as part of HRO Today magazine's RPO Baker's Dozen list. HRO Today, a leading magazine for the human resources outsourcing industry, annually recognizes the top recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) providers ...
08/19/2011 Leading SaaS Provider Unveils iCIMS NOW Recruitment Software for Very Small Businesses
HAZLET, N.J. (August 18, 2011) ' iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions , announced today that it has released a pre-configured version of its applicant tracking software specifically for companies with fewer than 100 employees, called iCIMS NOW. iCIMS NOW is an applicant tracking system simplified for very small organizations through pre-packaged configurations ...
08/19/2011 Halogen Software Closes Best Quarter on Record
40% Year Over Year Growth in Annual Recurring Revenue, Strong Customer Retention, Satisfaction and Product Innovation Mark Record Second Quarter of 2011 for Talent Management Leader OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 08/18/11 -- Halogen Software today announced the close of the company's best quarter on record. Halogen's growth in annual recurring revenue has accelerated, moving to a 40 percent increase ...
08/18/2011 Diversity Improves Corporate Performance
Companies are under pressure to address the growing need to create diverse leadership teams in order to remain competitive in the global economy. They are competing to attract and retain the best talent and most qualified employees. To achieve success and maintain a competitive advantage, leaders must draw on the most important resource - their people. By definition, diversity includes all characteristics ...
08/18/2011 Payroll Solutions International Inc. Partners with ExactHire
_ GUELPH, ONTARIO -- ( ) -- 08/18/11 -- Payroll Solutions International Inc. (PSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with ExactHire to provide applicant tracking software (ATS) solutions to mid-sized organizations with employees in North America and Internationally. "This new strategic partnership strengthens PSI's commitment to providing our clients with an innovative and integrated payroll ...
08/18/2011 BHM Healthcare Solutions Launches Executive Healthcare Job Search Tool
BHM Healthcare Solutions, a healthcare consulting firm has recently re-launched their Executive Recruitment division, and added a unique searchable job database to their site to assist those seeking high level positions in the healthcare field. The recently revamped division is headed up by Jeanette Baker, promises to offer experienced executive recruiting services and a unique search process for ...
08/18/2011 Demise of House Page Program Due To ElectronicNot TalentManagement
As the dust settled and the stock market crumbled following the debt-ceiling agreement and subsequent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating by S&P, a quiet announcement was made that signaled the end of an era, but which has broader talent management implications. The Page Program within the US House of Representatives will end at the end of August after nearly 200 years. The joint message was ...
08/18/2011 EBI to Present At 2011 HR Florida State Conference and Expo
Employment Background Investigations, Inc (EBI) Chief Knowledge Officer, Robert Capwell, will present a session at the HR Florida State Council Conference in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, August 31st at 10:30am titled ' Critical Background Screening Resources for HR Professionals in Florida. Discussion topics within Mr. Capwell's presentation will include searching criminal records and sex offender ...
08/17/2011 As Employee Happiness Levels Sink, I Love Rewards Helps Employers Motivate the Workforce
As Employee Happiness Levels Sink, I Love Rewards Helps Employers Motivate the Workforce San Francisco & Toronto, August 17, 2011: I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions , offers creative and cost effective solutions to combat employee dissatisfaction and motivate the workforce, especially at a time when employee dissatisfaction is on the rise. According ...
08/17/2011 Open Enrollment 2011: Five Tips from San Francisco-based Benz Communications for Communicating Benefits in an Uncertain Economy and Health Care Reform World
San Francisco, CA ' August 16, 2011 ' Given the dual impacts of health care reform and an uncertain economy ' combined with renewed corporate focus on wellness and health care consumerism, Jennifer Benz suggests that relying on the 'the same old stuff' for open enrollment communication is no longer sufficient. Jen is the Founder and Chief Strategist of Benz Communications, a leading HR and benefits ...
08/16/2011 Glowan Kicks Off New Round of ?Smart Skills? Webinars
September 13, 2011 webinar focuses on the importance of Emotional Intelligence in the workplace and at home. Glendora, Calif. /August 15, 2011 ' Emotional Intelligence focuses on improving one's ability to recognize and manage their emotional reactions and those of others. Based on recent research, the difference between those who reach their full potential in life and those who do not is ...
08/16/2011 ARAG Invites Friends and Neighbors to ?Go Green? During its 2nd Annual Green Fair
More than 35 Local Companies Offer Advice and Products for 'Green Living' Des Moines, Iowa, August 12, 2011 ' What does it mean to 'Go Green?' ARAG and 35 local 'green' businesses, agencies and organizations will be on-hand to answer that question during the 2nd Annual ARAG Green Fair, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011, 11 a.m. ' 2 p.m. in the Capital Square Atrium. Open to the public, this free event will ...
08/16/2011 Bernard Hodes Group's Presence In Philadelphia Continues To Grow
Susan Walsh joins Philly-based team as a client strategist New York, NY ' August 10, 2011 ' Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, has announced the addition of Susan Walsh to its Philadelphia, PA based team as a client strategist. Walsh, who has nearly 20 years of experience in the recruitment communications industry, will focus on business development and creating ...
08/16/2011 Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for Manufacturers and Distributors
Kansas City, Kan.' August 11, 2011 ' Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for manufacturing and distribution employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Manufacturing & Distribution survey results show manufacturers and distributors reported an average premium increase of 11 percent. Sixty five percent of respondents indicated they pay more than $9,600 annually for an employee ...
08/16/2011 Severance Plans Weathered the Recession and Continue to be a Key Employee Benefit
August 16, 2011 ' SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. ' A bit of comfort for terminated workers: While companies have been slashing payrolls in recent years, a new study finds that at least they haven't been trimming their severance packages. Severance and change-in-control plans have survived the recession fairly intact, according to a study released this week by WorldatWork and Innovative Compensation and ...
08/16/2011 GIS Announces Dynamic Enhancements to the Pangea Talent Acquisition Suite
The e-recruitment solution experts at General Information Services, Inc. (GIS) have added an extensive assortment of valuable enhancements to the Pangea Talent Acquisition Suite. Though Pangea is well known as an optimal talent acquisition solution for high volume hourly hiring, it is equally capable of satisfying an organizations salaried position recruiting needs. The new enhancements firmly ...
08/16/2011 TALX to Provide Unemployment and Assessment Expertise at Upcoming State SHRM Conferences
ST. LOUIS (Aug. 16, 2011) ' WHO: Subject matter experts from TALX , provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and tax-related services WHAT: Will present solutions to help companies better manage unemployment expenses during the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM) HR Florida State Conference & Expo. TALX industry experts will also discuss how assessments ...
08/16/2011 I Love Rewards Welcomes Holly Tiessen as its Vice President of Client Success
San Francisco and Toronto (PRWEB) August 16, 2011 ' I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions , announces today the appointment of Holly Tiessen as its Vice President of Client Success. Holly joins the I Love Rewards team as a respected leader with extensive sales knowledge, rooted in over sixteen years of successful business development experience in the software industry. ...
08/16/2011 TEDS Announces New Talent Acquisition and Staffing Capabilities
TEDS, Inc, a visionary company with over two decades of experience in maximizing employee and organizational performance, has announced a host of new and robust capabilities for organizations seeking to streamline their workforce, increase efficiencies and maximize profits. Some of these capabilities are powerful revisions and updates to existing functionalities in TEDS' talent acquisition ...
08/16/2011 Berkshire Associates Named One of Baltimore's Largest Woman-Owned Businesses
COLUMBIA, MD' August 16, 2011, The Baltimore Business Journal has named Berkshire Associates Inc. one of the top Largest Woman-Owned Businesses in the Baltimore area for 2011. Berkshire is a leading human resource consulting and software development firm working with thousands of clients throughout the nation to meet their affirmative action, applicant management, compensation, workforce planning, ...
08/16/2011 HR Execs in Chile Learn How to Leverage Leadership Charisma for their Organizations
The conference, titled 'We Can All Be Charismatic Leaders,' was hosted by Edith Tiencken, Senior International Consultant of Profiles International. At the event, Tiencken outlined how charismatic leadership can be acquired basing her recommendations on research conducted on over 40,000 managers worldwide 'including Chilean leaders ' and published in the book 'Leadership Charisma.' Since the recent ...
08/13/2011 Vangents Dr. John W. Jones to Present on Cybersecurity Screening at 2011 Society for Police and Criminal Psychology Conference
Session to address prevalence, drivers, and impact of cybercrime, with a focus on personnel assessment approaches to cybercrime prevention Chicago, IL, August 11, 2011 ' Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of pre-employment risk assessments, today announced that a research study conducted by its Human Capital Sciences Unit has been selected to be presented at the 2011 Society for Police and Criminal ...
08/12/2011 Health Care Organizations Expect Health Care Reform Measures to Drive Higher Costs
Health Care Organizations Expect Health Care Reform Measures to Drive Higher Costs Survey Respondents Placing Renewed Focus on Efficiency and Quality of Patient Care NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2011 ' A new survey of more than 200 professionals in U.S. health care organizations reveals costs will rise significantly with health care reform, but will be balanced with increased access to care while a renewed ...
08/12/2011 Unum rolls out the employee benefits shopping cart Consumer research drives enrollment and education site, benefits guides
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The principles behind simple, effective benefits education and enrollment drove the design of a new website with a shopping cart approach -- one of several tools Unum (NYSE:UNM) has developed to help simplify benefits decision-making. "We listen to consumers, ask them what works, what doesn't and how we can most effectively support them in making benefits choices they feel good about," ...
08/11/2011 Flexibility is one of the employee benefits that should be universal
Companies examining how to make employee benefits such as flexible working even more useful should consider new ways to extend their scope, a group has claimed. The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has highlighted the benefits that examining flexibility in part-time roles can provide to employers and their staff. Gillian Econopouly, head of policy at the organisation, said that temporary ...
08/11/2011 More men seek balance in work, life
LOS ANGELES ? A growing number of men are now suffering from the seductive promise that they can have it all: the comforts and rewards of a fulfilling family life, a job that brings satisfaction and a paycheck big enough to support the needs of the aforementioned family, and freedom from conflict between the demands of each. That?s the conclusion of a new study by the New York-based Work and Family ...
08/11/2011 Morneau Shepell Announces New Online Program to Help Kick Smoking Habit
User-friendly website makes it easier for Canadians to quit smoking TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2011 /CNW/ - Morneau Shepell Ltd., under the Shepell-fgi brand, is announcing an upgrade to its Stop Smoking Centre to help employees kick the smoking habit. This online component of its Smoking Cessation services now provides users with a more interactive experience and equips them with tips, tools and a support ...
08/11/2011 Need A Job? Forget Benefits
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Providing benefits to full-time employees is an increasingly unattractive option for small businesses. As a result, they are hiring part-timers."Everyone's focus right now is controlling cost," said Jo Heinz, owner of Staffelbach, a Dallas-based commercial architecture firm. Contractors and part-timers "are going to get the nod before the individuals who are looking for ...
08/11/2011 PerformancePAM Talent Management Offers Software as a Service Option
PerformancePAM, a provider of talent management software, is providing a new deployment option for its talent management software. PerformancePAM Software as a Service (SaaS (News - Alert)) offers all of the benefits of a custom tailored talent management software with the maintenance free nature of a hosted service. PerformancePAM manages the ongoing performance, server tuning, security, and ...
08/11/2011 iSpring Wins Gold Brandon Hall Award for Learning Technology 2010
(Prudent Press Agency) iSpring Presenter e-Learning authoring software awarded Gold Medal for Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Technology 2010 in category "Best Advance in Technology for Rapid Authoring" iSpring Presenter e-Learning authoring software, a flagship product by iSpring Solutions, a leading vendor of Rapid e-Learning software, has won a coveted Brandon Hall Gold Award for technology ...
08/11/2011 Tata forum to be held in Dubai
The forum, which is an invitation-only event, will take place on September 29, at the Raffles, and is exclusively for heads of human resource and training functions across industry verticals. Themed 'Improving the Triple Bottom-Line of Training - People, Performance and Profits', this forum will focus on sharing the experiences and best practices of various industry thought leaders and will have interactive ...
08/11/2011 Right Management Is Top U.S. Outplacement Provider
PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 9, 2011 ' Right Management was ranked as the largest outplacement firm in the U.S. based on estimated 2010 revenues in a new report ranking by Staffing Industry Analysts, Mountain View, CA. Right Management is the workforce consulting experts within ManpowerGroup. Staffing Industry Analysts estimates Right Management's share of U.S. outplacement revenues at 37% followed by ...
08/10/2011 AVID Technical Resources Chooses Jobmagic for Social Media Recruiting
WALTHAM, Mass., August 10, 2011' Information Technology contract and permanent recruiting company AVID Technical Resources has chosen Jobmagic as its social media recruiting platform to quickly post jobs and attract more candidates. Based in Boston, AVID specializes in staffing for both applications development and infrastructure support. Its broad client base ranges from small businesses to Fortune ...
08/10/2011 Relief for overworked HR departments?
Chicago, IL, August 5, 2011 ' The Jellyvision Lab, a company best known for developing computer games (YOU DON'T KNOW JACK), has put their unique interactive technology and whip-smart sense of humor to use in an unlikely place: benefits counseling. With complicated Consumer Driven Health Plans growing in popularity and Health Care Reform mandates looming, HR departments across the country ...
08/09/2011 Chally Group Expands with the Opening of Two New Offices
Dayton, Ohio, August 5, 2011 ' Chally Group Worldwide, a research-based sales and leadership performance analytics company, is pleased to announce the opening of their new U.S. offices located in Charlotte and Los Angeles. 'We are pleased to expand our presence and to better serve our customers by this expansion,' says Scott Hudson, Chally's Vice President of Sales. 'We have many clients, ...
08/09/2011 Profiles International 3rd annual workforce productivity study examines New Jersey and New York area organizations
South Jersey Industries, Colgate-Palmolive Company and JPMorgan Chase & Co Rank 'Best in Class' in 2011 America's Most Productive Companies Report (PRINCETON) August, 2011 ' Profiles International announces the 2011 America's Most Productive Companies (AMPC) Report. The companies named have achieved the top productivity levels in their industries and sub-industries. This is the 3rd consecutive ...
08/09/2011 Pay Increase Budgets Hold Steady for Banking and Finance Companies
Kansas City, Kan.' August 4, 2011 ' Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Banking & Finance survey results found pay increase budgets remained steady at 2.6 percent. From 2008 to 2010, pay increase budgets fell more than one percent, going from 3.7 percent in 2008 ...
08/09/2011 Blogger Rayanne Thorn with Broadbean.com Brings New Answers on HR, Social Media and Recruiting Topics
Aug 02, 2011 ' Business Writer Rayanne Thorn has been writing Bonus Track for the RecruitingBlogs.com community for two and a half years contributing over 630 posts. RecruitingBlogs.com is a social network and a major portal for the global Recruiting and HR Industries. Thorn additionally writes a column called 'The New Front Porch' addressing Social Media in life and Business as well as her ...
08/09/2011 OCI EXPANDS CUSTOMER BASE IN HR & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INDUSTRY
Denver, Colorado ' OCI announced today that it has successfully added several new customers on its LeaveXpert solution and platform, OCI's recently launched leave management offering to the human resources and employee benefits market. In 2010, OCI launched LeaveXpert, a total leave and absence management solution. Leveraging its data management and business intelligence expertise in person-centric ...
08/09/2011 EBI Achieves Cybertrusts SiteSecure Security Management Recertification
Employment Background Investigations, Inc. has been granted certification under the Verizon CyberTrust Security program for the 9th consecutive year. This certification reflects EBI's continued compliance with an extensive and continuous security assurance process, and validates the presence of risk reduction practices at EBI's headquarters and global operations center located in Owings Mills, ...
08/09/2011 Relief comes for overworked HR departments: ALEX, Jellyvisions Virtual Benefits Counselor
Chicago, IL, August 5, 2011 ' The Jellyvision Lab, a company best known for developing computer games (YOU DON'T KNOW JACK), has put their unique interactive technology and whip-smart sense of humor to use in an unlikely place: benefits counseling. With complicated Consumer Driven Health Plans growing in popularity and Health Care Reform mandates looming, HR departments across the country are under ...
08/09/2011 INTERVIEWSTREAM SPONSORS WEBINAR FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bethlehem, PA ' August 8, 2011 InterviewStream , the leading provider of video interviewing solutions, is sponsoring a college recruiting webinar on Tuesday, August 9, hosted by Avi Singer in conjunction with Human Resources IQ. The webinar focuses on boosting HR industry learning by educating HR professionals about how to best utilize college recruiting. Presenting will ...
08/09/2011 Healing Employment ? Sifting & Suiting for Effective Selection
Irvine, Calif. ' 'There are seven stages of engagement in the employment recruiting and hiring process. We have closely examined how each is currently broken, and are offering companies creative tips for success at each critical stage. The second of the seven stages we'll discuss is SELECTION,' says Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox , a nationwide provider of project based hiring and on-demand ...
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