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myStaffingPro Standardizes Recruitment Process Outsourcing Functionality Into an RPO Edition
Lima, OH - June 25, 2009 -- myStaffingPro, a leading applicant tracking system, has streamlined their recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) functionality into the user-friendly myStaffingPro RPO edition. This edition enables recruitment process outsourcing companies to implement and configure an applicant tracking system with just a few clicks. Product Developer Jim Stover commented, "myStaffingPro ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
Profiles International Releases New Study: 7 Factors for Building Extreme Customer Loyalty
Waco, TX - June 25, 2009 -- Profiles International, Inc., a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, in conjunction with SAMA Board Member Dennis J. Chapman of The Chapman Group, has released a new study identifying seven factors for building extreme customer loyalty. The findings in this report indicate that the cost of obtaining a new client is five to ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
Brill Street Talks with Vistage Group Employers About Bridging the Generational Gap and Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Leverage Generation Y Employees in the Workplace
Chicago - June 25, 2009 -- Brill Street + Company is speaking with Vistage Group members, the world's foremost chief executive leadership organization, about the generational differences in the workplace. Each 90-minute session, led by Generation Y employees of Brill Street, focuses largely on the unique mindset each generation brings to the table: the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
The Problem with Strengths-Based Leader Development
Greensboro, NC - June 25, 2009 -- A fad swept through corporate training and development during the last decade following top-selling books such as "Now, Discover Your Strengths" by Marcus Buckingham and Donald Clifton and a parade of subsequent titles on "strengths-based development." The strengths movement maintains that fixing weaknesses is a mistake because the only way to achieve greatness ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
Charleston Partners Places Daryl David as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Edison International
Rumson, NJ - June 25, 2009 -- Charleston Partners, a retained executive search firm that exclusively recruits human resource executives and professionals globally, today announced that it has recruited Daryl David to Edison International as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. In this role, Mr. David will have responsibility for Edison International's overall human resources function to insure ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
LifeCare® Poll Finds Majority of Workers Do Not or Cannot Keep Cash Reserves for Emergencies
Shelton, CT - June 25, 2009 -- More than half of American workers either can't or don't keep cash reserves on hand for emergencies, according to a poll by LifeCare, Inc., a leading provider of health and productivity solutions to employers nationwide. However, 32 percent keep less than $500 in cash at home. Here are the full results of the poll, which was conducted during the month of May on LifeCare's ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
Building Trust In Business - Interaction Associates Releases Summary of Timely Research Into How Top Performing Companies Achieve Powerful Results
Cambridge, MA - June 25, 2009 -- With trust in business in short supply nearly everywhere, Interaction Associates (IA) is out with summary findings of insightful new research into the best practices of high performing companies in the overlapping areas of trust, leadership, and collaboration. The executive summary, Building Trust in Business, is the initial release of results from a study involving ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
HRsmart Releases Version 11.0 of its Talent Management Suite Providing Users with Unparalleled Usability and Configurability
Richardson, Texas - June 25, 2009 -- HRsmart, the only HR software company with a fully integrated Talent Management Suite, today released Version 11.0, setting a new standard in the industry for usability and configurability. "This exciting new version of our Talent Management Suite is by far the most unified, scalable, configurable and usable platform on the market today," said Hanny Shehadeh, chief ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
Senior Executive Recruitment Regains Stability - June 2009 AESC Member Outlook Report
New York ' Sixty-four per cent of executive search consultants hold a neutral to positive outlook for the senior recruitment industry in general for the second half of 2009, revealed the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC) today following a global survey of 323 expert recruiters. Even more promising was the 73 per cent neutral to positive outlook for individual search practices for ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
HRsmart Appoints Patrick Aulson as Chief Administrative Officer
Richardson, TEXAS ' HRsmart, the leading global Talent Management software company, today appointed Patrick Aulson to Chief Administrative Officer. Prior to this appointment, Aulson was the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for HRsmart. In his new role, Aulson will be responsible for HRsmart's Human Resources, Finance, Contracts and Procurement Departments. He will continue ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
CollegeRecruiter.com Named Top 100 Job Board
Stamford, CT. June 23, 2009 -- CollegeRecruiter.com [http://www.CollegeRecruiter.com] is pleased to announce that WEDDLE's LLC, the world's largest publisher of print guides to the 100,000+ job boards now operating on the Internet, has selected it as a Top 100 site. Called the "Zagat" of the online employment industry by the American Staffing Association, WEDDLE's released its selections in conjunction ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
Hodes Digital VP Shannon Seery Gude Presents Online Employer Reputation Management
NEW YORK CITY, NY' June 23, 2009 ' There were plenty of new thoughts generated at last week's sold out ERE Social Recruiting Summit at Google headquarters in California. Bernard Hodes Group Digital VP Shannon Seery Gude kept the discussion lively with her presentation on online employer reputation and social recruiting. Seery Gude, using specific case studies and sample online data, illustrated ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/25/2009
INTERFACE, Inc. Selects Benefits Outsourcing Partner For Cultural Fit
Atlanta, GA - June 23, 2009 -- PlatformOne today announced that another key client, INTERFACE, Inc., has gone live with PlatformOne's Benefits outsourcing solutions for technology, services and support. PlatformOne offers a full complement of HR Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) solutions to mid-market companies, those companies with up to 15,000 employees, for benefits administration, payroll ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/24/2009
Arbita Attends, Presents, Sponsors and Exhibits at Kennedy Information's Recruiting 2009 Conference and Expo
Minneapolis, MN - June 24, 2009 -- Arbita, a provider of recruitment marketing technology and media planning services, recently attended, presented, sponsored and exhibited at Kennedy Information's Recruiting 2009 Conference and Expo. The Recruiting and Conference Expo is Kennedy's "networking event of the year." This year, a cadre of industry leaders helped participants explore topics in sourcing ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/24/2009
nowHIRE Celebrates Ten Successful Years in Business at SHRM 2009
Detroit, MI - June 23, 2009 -- nowHIRE.com, provider of fully integrated, Web-based recruiting and applicant tracking software solutions, is entering its tenth year in business with strong growth. The company will celebrate its success and its 10-year anniversary at SHRM's Annual Conference and Exposition from June 28 to July 1 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA., where it will ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/24/2009
"Science of Sales" Training Program Launched at HUST in China
Wuhan, China - June 24, 2009 -- The Huazhong University of Science & Technology (HUST) hosted the graduation ceremony of the first Chinese pilot offering of the newly-developed and highly-regarded "Science of Sales" training program. The certification diplomas were presented to the participants by Professor Li Shiqi, Director of Research for HUST and Director of the Chiang Foundation Industrial ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/24/2009
Making the Commitment -- the Marriage Between Diversity & Affirmative Action
Columbia, MD - June 24, 2009 -- On June 30, 2009, Sybil Randolph, PHR of Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, will walk attendees down the HR aisle for her presentation, 'The Marriage Between Diversity & Affirmative Action' at the 61st Annual SHRM Conference in New Orleans, LA. During this interactive ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/24/2009
Justifying Applicant Tracking Systems - Berkshire Specialist to Give Presentation on the Value in Finding the Right Solution
Columbia, MD - June 24, 2009 -- On June 29, 2009, Michele Whitehead, PHR, of Berkshire Associates, human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, will share her expertise during a presentation at the 61st Annual SHRM Conference & Exposition, entitled: Justifying Applicant Tracking Systems: Finding the Solution that's Right For You. ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/24/2009
Welcome to the Next Generation in Affirmative Action Planning
Columbia, MD - June 24, 2009 -- Berkshire introduces the next generation in affirmative action planning -- BALANCEaap Web, a secure, web-based application that gives users more than traditional software. It allows professionals to create, monitor, and manage a complete OFCCP compliant plan -- right from the web. BALANCEaap Web contains all the features needed to meet compliance objectives including: ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/24/2009
HireAbility releases ALEX Resume Parser v. 20.4 with Full Support for Italian Resumes / CVs New Release Answers Demand from Large, International Clients
Londonderry, NH - June 19, 2009 -- HireAbility.com, LLC, the leading provider of resume/CV parsing services, announced today the latest release of its ALEX Resume Parser version 20.4 with full support for the identification of all resume/CV content in Italian. This expands ALEX's existing language capabilities, which include full content support for resumes in languages native to the US, Canada, UK, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/23/2009
Healthcare Pay Increase Budgets Down in 2009
Kansas City, KS - June 19, 2009 -- Less than a year ago, many were concerned with hiring shortages for healthcare. But, with a recession in full-swing, it's not surprising that the newly released Compensation Data Healthcare 2009 survey results found pay increase budgets have fallen to 3.0 percent this year. When looking to the future, the results show pay increase budgets are projected to stay the ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/23/2009
Transforming the HR Function Into Strategic Partner at World's Largest Medical Device Company
Cambridge, MA - June 23, 2009 -- Interaction Associates (IA) - a 40-year consultancy with a focus on collaboration - is out with specifics about how its innovative HR transformation process helped the world's largest manufacturer of medical devices shift its HR function into a more strategic role, including developing HR leaders. "Using our Collaborative Change Management Framework, the HR organization ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/23/2009
Arbita Grows More Than 600% in First Half of 2009
Minneapolis, MN - June 22, 2009 -- Arbita, a provider of recruitment marketing technology, media and services, grew more than 600% during the first half of 2009 according to Jennifer Marcy, the company's General Manager. "Over the last six months, we have onboarded more new customers than during any other period in Arbita's history," said Ms. Marcy. "To have achieved this milestone against strong economic ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/23/2009
Novations and Linkage Partner to Develop Benchmark Diversity and Inclusion Research
Boston, MA - June 23, 2009 -- Novations Group, Inc. (Diversity and Inclusion: The, Now, and Tomorrow study, an in-depth analysis of best-in-class diversity and inclusion practices from leading organizations. Linkage and Novations first partnered in 1999 to conduct ground-breaking research in the areas of diversity and inclusion (the original research was conducted by J. Howard & Associates, now ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/23/2009
Distress Driven M&A Transactions in Financial Services Sector Need to be "Handled With care" Says New Report from Hay Group
Philadelphia, PA - June 23, 2009 -- Bucking the wider global slump in M&A activity, the financial services sector has witnessed a period of significant consolidation, with 599 deals executed over the second half of 2008, worth a collective US $410 billion - the highest half-year valuation figure in recent times. An increasing number of these deals are distress driven, as companies seek refuge ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/23/2009
LifeCare®'s Corporate Lactation Program Results Exceed Healthy People 2010 Objectives
Shelton, CT - June 23, 2009 -- LifeCare, Inc., a leading provider of health and productivity solutions for employers nationwide, announced today that its Mothers at Work corporate lactation program consistently helps clients achieve breastfeeding results that exceed the Healthy People 2010 objectives created by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, a part of the U.S. Department ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/23/2009
Profiles International Finds that Poor Interpersonal and Communication Skills are Among the Top 5 Management Derailers
Waco, TX - June 17, 2009 -- Profiles International, a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, released a report identifying five critical components of management failure. 'Our findings indicate that there are 5 common reasons for management failure,' stated Jim Sirbasku, co-founder and CEO of Profiles International. 'One of the findings is that ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
MarketPro Announces flexCMO - a Strategic and Cost-Effective Resource for Companies Under 200 Million in Revenue
Atlanta - June 17, 2009 -- Small to medium sized companies need a strategic marketing plan and a roadmap for execution, though most cannot afford a full-time Chief Marketing Officer. With flexCMO these companies now have an unfair marketing advantage. flexCMO allows anyone to hire executive marketing talent for only one to ten days per month and they retain the flexibility they need to adjust as their ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
PlatformOne Named To Workforce Management HOT LIST for the Third Year -- Only Six End-to-End Mid-Market HR Outsourcing Providers Make the 2009 List
Atlanta, GA - June 17, 2009 -- PlatformOne today announced that it has recently been named a TOP provider of HR Outsourcing Services in the mid-market by Workforce Management (WFM). Six national providers were named in the WFM mid-market study. PlatformOne offers HR Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) solutions that include HR Technology, HR Administrative Services, and HR Professional ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
The 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rideau
Montreal, Quebec and New York, NY - June 17, 2009 -- Having committed to Recyc-Qubec's 'Ici on Recycle' program, which seeks to recognize establishments that conserve our environment's resources, Rideau has been certified with a level 3 ' performance. Level 3 ' performance is the highest level awarded by the program and requires a high standard of reducing, reusing and valuing of waste produced. Thanks ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
New Webinar Explores Consumer Perspective on Health IT and Participatory Medicine in Patient Centered Medical Home Model - June 23, 2009
Washington, D.C. - June 17, 2009 -- Six in ten American adults go online for health information, and social networking sites are drawing millions of Americans to conversations about health with their online peers. The intersection of health information technology (health IT) and the role of consumers in participatory medicine will be at the center of a new Webinar slated for June 23, 2009, sponsored ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
PrincetonOne HirePursuit Extends Partnership with iCIMS for Applicant Tracking Services
Skillman, NJ - June 17, 2009 -- PrincetonOne HirePursuit, the recruitment process outsourcing arm of PrincetonOne, a total recruitment services provider based in Skillman, NJ, has announced it will extend its partnership with iCIMS to fulfill its applicant tracking needs. The companies began working together in 2004 and recently signed a three-year agreement. iCIMS is a leading Software-as-a-Service ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
ThriveOn Unveils Benefits and Financial Education Web Software
Los Alton, Calif. - June 17, 2009 -- ThriveOn, Inc. unveiled its Web-hosted workplace financial education service, a comprehensive approach that helps employees make better use of their organization's benefits and achieve financial security. The ThriveOn Benefits and Open Enrollment Learning Center is designed to help employers grappling with how to effectively educate employees on workplace ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Center for Talent Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Center for Human Capital Innovation
Denver, CO - June 18, 2009 -- Center for Talent Solutions, Inc. announces a strategic partnership with the Center for Human Capital Innovation (CHCI) to bring Center for Talent Solutions' engagement and retention best practices, management training and tools to US federal, state and local government agencies. Cindy Mustful, SVP, Business Development for the Center for Talent Solutions, Inc. says; ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Ceridian Engages in Health Care Reform, Asks Clients to Help Preserve Tax Advantages of FSAs for Working Families
St. Petersburg, FL - June 18, 2009 -- Ceridian Benefits Services, a leading provider of employee benefits outsourcing, is urging its clients and others to join forces to help preserve Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) ' a widely used tax-advantaged program that may be in jeopardy under health care reforms being considered by Congress. Ceridian, one of the largest business services companies ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
LifeCare® and Adoption Institute Announce Partnership To Enhance Corporate Services and Best Practices
Shelton, CT - June 18, 2009 -- Two highly respected national organizations --LifeCare, Inc. and the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute -- today announced a unique partnership to enhance service offerings to and best practices by corporations throughout the United States relating to adoption, foster parenting and diversity in family life. LifeCare is the country's leading provider of health and ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Pay Transparency Will Drive Compensation, Says KnowledgePay
Sycamore, Ill. - June 18, 2009 -- In an upcoming Webcast, KnowledgePay compensation experts will discuss how organizations can benefit increasing their communications about pay, essential to keep employees committed and engaged. While the term may evoke apprehension in some corporate minds, pay transparency does not mean that every person in a company knows what the other people are making. Every ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Albany's Independent Contractor Compliance Services Address Growing Concern over Worker Misclassification
Mountain View, CA - June 18, 2009 -- Recent legislation and a history of record settlements of independent contractor misclassification suits is causing increased concern among companies who use temporary or contract workers. To address this, Albany today unveiled a new version of its Independent Contractor Qualification (ICQ) Web tool at the 2009 Contingent Workforce Strategies Co-Employment ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
PHRI Certification Exam Preparation Course offered at IHRIM Global Forum
The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) is offering the first exam preparation course for its new Professional of Human Resources Information (PHRI) certification, which is designed to assess the knowledge and competencies of professionals in the HR technology field. Passing the exam indicates a demonstrated comprehensive understanding and proficiency ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Buck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Dramatic Upswing in Drug Cost Trend
Buck's Canadian Health Care Survey Finds Dramatic Upswing in Drug Cost Trend TORONTO: June 18, 2009 - Costs for pharmaceuticals in 2009 have increased by 15.19 percent, dramatically reversing a four-year downward trend in prescription drug prices, according to survey findings released today by Buck Consultants, an ACS company. The 2009 Canadian Health Care Trend Survey, the firm's ninth annual study, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Why Managers and Supervisors ARE NOT the Best Communicators During Times of Change
Everywhere you look these days the focus in Human Resources and Employee Communication is managing change within organizations. But most of these programs fail to achieve their objectives. During bad economic times the focus is usually on providing coaching on understanding the emotions people go through during change, helping employees deal with the complex emotions of watching colleagues leave, communication ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Looking for an Intelligent way to use Twitter for Recruiting? Try SMART Tweet"
TweetMyJOBS introduces new process for companies to effectively use Twitter as a social media recruiting tool Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) -- TweetMyJOBS (http://www. TweetMyJOBS.com) , the largest Twitter job board in the world, announced today it will begin offering a new service to clients, SMART Tweet" - The Intelligent Twitter Recruiting Solution". SMART stands for Social Media Applicant Recruiting ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
2010 Health Care Costs Expected To Rise 9%
INDIANAPOLIS -- Employers who offer health insurance coverage could see a 9 percent cost increase next year, and their workers may face an even bigger hit, according to a report from consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. Costs will rise in part because workers worried about losing their jobs are using their health care more while they still have it, the firm said in the report released to . The ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Benefits for Same-Sex Partners
President Obamas decision to extend benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees is a victory for fairness in the workplace. It is a serious omission, however, that his new policy does not include health and retirement benefits, which heterosexual married employees receive. The administration has more work to do, on employee benefits and other issues, to keep its promise to work for equal rights ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Renaissance America Tracks Trend on Loss of Retiree Benefits in New Whitepaper
Hard economic times have hit the United States and many companies find themselves in a cost-cutting mode that reaches further and deeper than ever before. This forces painful cutbacks that impact valued retirees -- many of whom are losing employer-sponsored retiree benefits. Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America (Renaissance America) has been studying this trend and has documented ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Congress Debating Whether America Can Afford Reform Plan, BestHealthcareRates.com Announces
ARROYO GRANDE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/18/09 -- BestHealthCareRates.com announces healthcare reform questions being asked by Congress today include questioning affordability of President Obama's plan. Rushing to sign healh care reform bill could be costly to Americans, regardless of the President's comments last week. Although Obama is determined to push reform through Congress as quickly as possible, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Employees Increasingly Accept and Understand Reductions in Health Plan Benefits and Premium-Cost Sha
-- United Benefit Advisors, LLC (UBA), one of the nation's leading employee benefits advisory organizations, today released additional data from the 2009 UBA Employer Benefit Perspectives survey (video), which delineates employers' positions and opinions on Employee Communications, Personal Health Management and Scope of Benefits Offered. The 2009 UBA Employer Benefit Perspectives survey provides ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Bill would fight office bullying
Bullying in the workplace takes on many forms and affects employees from CEO to the copy room clerk. In Massachusetts, however, it remains relatively unregulated, leaving victims in the lurch when they want to make a complaint. If passed, Senate Bill No. 699 would change that and offer victims recourse for incidents that officials say occur four times more often than sexual harassment. Workplace bullying ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
#1 Rated SimpleHR Software Increases Business Value by Over 23%
- Ajiva Corp. is pleased to announce that small and medium-sized companies can now increase the value of their businesses with SimpleHR, the #1 rated Human Resources (HR) software on the list of Top 5 HR Tech Products published by CNN. Recent studies have found that the value of a business increases significantly when effective computer software solutions for HR are being used. Business owners wishing ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Global RPO results and how KellyOCG is responding to meet clients needs
KellyOCG in partnership with HROA (Human Resources Outsourcing Association) conducts an annual industry research report to gauge perspectives on recruiting challenges, RPO solutions and adoption, as well as, priorities and expectations of global talent management practitioners. The inaugural 2008 Global RPO report, based on 2007 research, provides a base line on the growing importance of RPO as ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Are Your Nurses Volunteering To Float? Hospitals Using Concerro Program See Big Increase In Non-Home Unit Shift Selection
San Diego-based Concerro, Inc., the market leader in enterprise-wide open shift and workforce management software, is observing a significant staffing trend across its customer base. Nurses using the program are volunteering to fill open shifts on non-home nursing units at a growing rate, a phenomenon the company has dubbed 'self-directed floating.' Long considered undesirable to work or 'float' ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Knowledge Infusion Gives Back Through KI Volunteers and the KI Foundation
Philanthropic programs support employee-driven community service efforts and corporate fundraising activities. Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 15, 2009 -- Knowledge Infusion, a leading provider of strategic advisory and consulting services focused on HR, talent management, and emerging technology solutions today announces the launch of the company's . The program consists of KI Volunteers and the ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
HR profession: A new HR for a new workforce
If the past 20 years have taught us anything, it's that the complexity of regulatory compliance and technology application keep most of the HR profession mired in the transactional. The global downturn may change all that. HR directors have a perhaps unprecedented opportunity for creativity and strategic impact today, as trends triggered by the downturn will reshape the workforce forever. Diminished, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Relocation.com Reveals Three Little-Known Moving Scams
NEW YORK, June 18 NY-Relocation.com NEW YORK, June 18 -- With millions of Americans moving this summer - the busiest part of the moving season - it bears repeating: beware of unscrupulous moving companies. Relocation.com, the leading online consumer resource for moving services, identified some of the less familiar tricks to avoid and offers guidelines to prevent getting taken. "The majority of moving ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Plateau Systems: Plateau Systems Webinar to Provide Recommendations for Organizations to Build a Business Case for Talent Management Application Investments
SOURCE: Plateau Systems June 24 Webinar to Feature Speaker From Leading Industry Analyst Firm ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - June 18, 2009) - Plateau Systems, a leading provider of on-demand talent management software, services and solutions, announced today that it will be hosting a Webinar on June 24, 2009 titled, 'Building the Business Case for Talent Management Application Investments.' Plateau's ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Care.com Helps Families Find Bargains with Care Club
Download this press release as an Adobe PDF document. Today Care.com, the premier source of trustworthy care options for families, announced the launch of Care Club, its own online shopping mall that provides Care.com users with access to deep discounts and cash back from more than 600 popular online retailers. I'm always trying to save money and look for bargains when shopping for my family, and ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
VWR International to Keynote SuccessFactors' 2009 Global User Conference at SuccessConnect New York
SuccessFactors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFSF), the global leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, announced that VWR International, LLC. will keynote today's opening day of the SuccessFactors' SuccessConnect 2009 conferences in New York. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090602/SF26086LOGO) Kristin Haines of VWR International, a global laboratory supply and distribution ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
SuccessFactors Announces SuccessGold: New Customer Support Offering Tailored for Medium-Sized Businesses
SuccessFactors, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFSF), the global leader in on-demand performance and talent management solutions, today announced at the SuccessConnect New York conference the availability of SuccessGold, a premium level support offering, tailored to meet mid-market business needs. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090602/SF26086LOGO) Continuing to help SuccessFactors' mid-sized customers ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
Adobe A Good Place To Work Says Survey
Adobe is one of the best companies to work for according to Fortune Magazines 12th annual 100 Best Companies to Work For survey. Adobe bagged 11th place, making this the tenth year Adobe has been on the list. Additionally, Adobe is ranked No. 10 among 'top-paying' companies. Adobe's Senior Vice President for Human Resources, Donna Morris said: 'Adobe is honoured to be included once again on this ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/18/2009
EmployeeScreenIQ Launches Redesigned Corporate Website
Cleveland, OH - June 11, 2009 -- Cleveland, Ohio based EmployeeScreenIQ, launched its redesigned website www.employeescreen.com to reflect a fresh new brand that speaks to its positioning as an industry leading global employment background screening provider. The new site streamlines the user experience for ease of navigation and reinforces the company's commitment to educating the marketplace about ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
ECI Launches Enhanced Report Writing Software, Empower Reporting Services
Elkhart, IN - June 10, 2009 -- Electronic Commerce, Inc. (ECI) announced today the launch of its new enhanced report writing software, Empower Reporting Services (ERS). This user-friendly software enables all users from key executives to line managers to access a point-and-click environment for fast and highly dependable report creation and distribution. ERS is fully integrated into ECI's Payroll/HRIS ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
ARAG Names Meghann Brady as Director of Sales, Western Region
Des Moines, IA - June 11, 2009 -- ARAG has announced the appointment of Meghann Brady as Director of Sales for the company's western region, where she will work with businesses, benefits professionals, consultants and brokers in the Midwest, Southwest and West Coast states. ARAG President and Chief Executive Officer Cameron Sutton said, "Meghann is a dynamic and talented sales professional who ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Health Coaching Market Growth a Function of Tough Economy, Says Hummingbird Coaching Services
Cincinnati, OH - June 12, 2009 -- Health coaching has come into the mainstream as employers nationwide strive to trim expenses on health benefits by keeping employees healthy. While not far from its status as an ancillary or even fringe approach, health and lifestyle coaching is an increasingly common part of many employers' health benefits programs. Even U.S. News & World Report has validated the ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Latest HRmarketer.com Article Covers Original Content on SEO and Marketing Web Sites
Capitola, CA - June 11, 2009 -- As with location and real estate, 'content' is critical to the search engine visibility of a company's Web site. The latest SEO article from HRmarketer.com explains how to create original content and integrate it within ongoing marketing and PR campaigns. Second in a three-part series, the article is titled 'Using Original Content to Generate Online Visibility, Web ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Human Capital Institute Announces Sponsors for Upcoming Workforce Planning Conference, June 16 and 17, 2009 in Boston
Washington, DC - June 10, 2009 -- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, today announced sponsors for the HCI Workforce Planning Conference, to be held June 16 and 17 in Boston. Leading organizations sponsoring the conference include Aruspex, InfoHRM, Taleo, Vemo, MBO Partners, Allegis Group ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Walton Management Services, Inc., a National Tax Credit and Incentive Specialist, Announces New Strategic Alliance with Bedford Cost Segregation, LLC
Ocean, NJ - June 11, 2009 -- Walton Management Services, Inc., an industry leader in securing state and federal tax credits and incentives for businesses, will offer cost segregation services (CSS) to its clients through a new alliance with Bedford Cost Segregation, LLC, announced Fred Stiftel, Walton's president and chief executive officer. Bedford is one of the nation's largest and leading providers ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
"California's Best Places To Work" 2009 Program Will Bring Enviable Recognition to Companies
Los Angeles, CA - June 11, 2009 -- Employers Group's California's Best Places to Work award program allows companies to move to the forefront in today's critical business climate. Not only will the winners receive national recognition, all participating companies will establish baseline data on their practices, determine how their workplace compares to other California employers, and gain an edge in ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
HR.com Launches Partnership Program with NEBS
Aurora, Ontario - June 11, 2009 -- HR.com and NEBS Canada today announced a partnership program that offers Canadian small- and medium-sized businesses comprehensive access to valuable human resources services usually only available to larger companies with a human resources department. The program also offers HR.com Canadian Premier Members discounts on NEBS products and services. "We've found ...
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Verifications, Inc. Announces Hiring Essentials Webinar Series
Minneapolis, MN - June 11, 2009 -- Verifications, Inc., a leading provider of global employment screening and onboarding solutions, recently announced the launch of the Hiring Essentials Webinar Series, a series of free webinars designed to provide human resources professionals with insight into hiring best practices, cutting-edge technology, industry news and cost containment strategies. The Hiring ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
The Center for Talent Solutions Announces New Webcast
June 11, 2009 -- Focus on Critical Roles to Execute Your Business Strategy: Make Competitors Cry to take place June 30, 2009, 1pm EDT. Click here to register. It is all about executing the talent strategy to execute the business strategy. Learn how to outline the 'Critical Roles' which will make a significant impact on upcoming business performance. See the key talent practices needed to make sure ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Wonderlic to Launch Distance Learning Solution at Career College Association Trade Show
Libertyville, IL - June 12, 2009 -- According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the estimated number of students that will enroll in a distance learning program by 2013 is 18.2 million, which is similar to the total population of all adult learners in 2006. In response to this growing trend, Wonderlic has created a solution to help school administrators select students who possess ...
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"Why Won't Rosie Drive More Rivets?"
Oro Valley, AZ - June 12, 2009 -- Management consulting firm, Ascent Management Consulting, answers the age-old question of why employees aren't motivated through the release of its new white paper "Why Won't Rosie Drive More Rivets?" This paper uses the experience of consultants to describe how many common workplace practices effect employee motivation. It also explains how high performing organizations ...
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HealthcareSource® Announces New Partnership Programs for Background Screening Integration
Winchester, MA - June 15, 2009 -- HealthcareSource, the leading provider of talent management software solutions to the healthcare industry, today announced three new partner programs for background screening vendor integration. The Preferred Integration Partner Program provides integration and prioritized services to three endorsed background screening vendors: Certiphi Screening, HireRight, and ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Catch the Recruiting Technology Wave: Recruiting Pioneer to Speak about 21st Century Recruiting at the at the OnRec Conference in Chicago
Larkspur, CA - June 15, 2009 -- Recruiting pioneer, John Younger, President and CEO of Accolo, will transport recruiters, human resources professionals, and company executives to the world where recruiting technologies turn into relationship building mechanisms at the 2009 OnRec Conference in Chicago this November. Younger's seminar, entitled Catch the Recruiting Technology Wave, will illuminate ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Human Capital Institute and Camden Consulting Group to Announce Results of 2009 Greater Boston Area Talent Markets Report
Washington, DC - June 13, 2009 -- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and leading talent management solutions provider Camden Consulting Group will announce the results of a key new talent study, the Greater Boston Area Talent Markets Report 2009, on June 15, 2009 at the Talent Management Forum ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Cytiva Announces Record First Quarter Results
Emeryville, CA - June 16, 2009 -- Cytiva Software Inc. (CRX - TSX.V), a leading talent management software vendor, has released audited financial statements for the three-month period ended March 30, 2009. First quarter highlights include: * Record revenue * 78% increase in cash flow provided by operations over the same period last year * 23% year over year increase in revenue ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Hogan Study Demonstrates the Use of Personality Measures to Predict Job Success
Tulsa, OK - June 16, 2009 -- Hogan Assessment Systems released an authoritative study validating the combination of normal and derailing personality measures to screen applicants yields a substantial value to the selection process. The incremental study features return on investment (ROI) data from 12 unique research studies using the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) and the Hogan Development ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
Ceridian Web Forum to Discuss Proposed Health Care Reform Legislation
Minneapolis, MN - June 16, 2009 -- Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource, employee benefits administration, tax filing and payroll outsourcing solutions, announced today it will sponsor an educational Web Forum June 17, 2009, to help companies and the public become better informed about proposed health care legislative changes being considered by the U.S. Congress. Health ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/16/2009
HR Technology Climate, Integrating HR Metrics into Business Strategy were Key Themes of IHRIM 2009 Conference
Two hot topics reverberated the International Association for Human Resource Information Management's HRMStrategies 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition: knowing which HR technology vendors are viable in today's economy and how to better interpret HR metrics so they may be used in strategic and actionable business decisions. 'More than 550 attendees and nearly 160 exhibitors participated in ...
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Thomas International, Inc. Selects HRmarketer.com to Promote North American Assessment Operations
Capitola, Cal. - June 5, 2009 -- HRmarketer.com has been chosen by Thomas International, Inc.'a global leader in assessments and reporting used to recruit, develop and retain top talent'to promote Thomas' North America business operations. The company selected HRmarketer.com, the workforce industry's leading provider of software and services for public relations and marketing campaigns, to create ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
TRACOM Group Highlights Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Positive Business Performance
Highlands Ranch, Colo. - June 3, 2009 -- Research indicates a strong relationship between business performance and emotional intelligence. In recent years, interest in emotional intelligence has grown as research shows impact on a variety of business measures, including recruiting and job selection, sales results and leadership performance. Emotional intelligence is the ability to perceive, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
employeescreenIQ and greenlightjobs Announce Strategic Alliance
Cleveland, OH - June 8, 2009 -- Cleveland, Ohio based employeescreenIQ (employeescreen.com), an industry leading global employment background screening provider, and Santa Monica, California based greenlightjobs (greenlightjobs.com), a leading online recruitment website specializing in the digital media and entertainment space, have announced a strategic partnership that will allow hiring professionals ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Helen Darling Receives Top WorldatWork Award
Seattle, Wash. - June 3, 2009 ' WorldatWork has recognized several individuals and organizations for their outstanding leadership roles in the total rewards profession. The awards were given today in a ceremony held at the annual WorldatWork Total Rewards Conference and Exhibition at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, Wash. Keystone Award Helen Darling, President of ...
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Infohrm Featured in BusinessWeek Research Services Study on the Importance of Workforce Analytics for Human Capital Management Decision-Making
Washington, DC - June 3, 2009 ' Infohrm, the global leader in workforce planning, reporting and analytics solutions, today announced that the firm is featured in a new study on HR and workforce analytics by BusinessWeek Research Services. The white paper, titled 'HR Analytics: Gaining Insights for the Upturn', published in May 2009 by BusinessWeek Research Services, discusses how leading-edge companies ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
TEDS' Integrated Talent Management System Recognized
Atkins, VA - June 3, 2009 -- Bersin & Associates, a leading analyst in the fields of Talent Management, Learning Management and human capital development, has recognized TEDS' fully integrated Talent Management system in their recent industry study, Learning Management Systems 2009. 'TEDS Talent Management Solution is an integrated technology platform designed to handle all aspects of learning ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Glowan Consulting Announces New On-Line E-Commerce Site
San Jose, Calif. - June 3, 2009 -- The Glowan Consulting Group, a recognized leader in Leadership Development and Executive Coaching, today announced the opening of a new on-line store allowing clients and partners to purchase their suite of Leadership Assessment Products directly from the site. Adding to its recently updated web site, Glowan now is able to service a wide variety of customers and ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Accu-Screen Urges Continuous Background Screenings to Counter Alarming Increase in Employee Fraud
Tampa, FL - June 3, 2009 -- Another negative consequence of the economic downturn: employee fraud and thefts are on the rise, according to internal company records at employment background screening firm Accu-Screen, Inc. Periodic credit and criminal background checks, also known as 'continuous screening' or 'infinity background screening,' have been shown to be effective risk management tools for ...
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Internship and Entry-Level Job Postings Down in June 2009
Minneapolis, MN - June 4, 2009 -- In response to recent reports that job seekers are struggling to find jobs, CollegeRecruiter.com compiled lists of the five best and worst states for finding internships and entry level jobs. The data was gathered through a state-by-state search on the site; the lists will be updated every month to help students and entry level job candidates know how many opportunities ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Futurestep to Sponsor the Human Capital Institute's Global Talent Acquisition Track
Washington, DC - June 4, 2009 -- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and think tank that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry Company and a leader in global strategic talent acquisition, announced today that Futurestep will sponsor HCI's Global Talent Acquisition track, part of HCI's Talent Acquisition community of interest. ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Health Care Cost Increases to Continue at Double Digit Rates, According to Buck Consultants Survey
New York - June 5, 2009 -- Costs for the most popular types of health care coverage are projected to increase at double-digit rates through the remainder of 2009 and into 2010, according to a recent national survey of insurers and administrators conducted by Buck Consultants, an ACS company. 'Although our survey reveals a slight decrease in cost trends since our prior study, there are signs that ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
BALANCEaap Web Brings the Next Generation in Affirmative Action Planning to HR
Columbia, MD - June 5, 2009 -- Berkshire Associates is giving HR professionals a chance to complete an affirmative action plan (AAP) for FREE using the next generation in plan preparation solutions, BALANCEaap Web, before it is released to the public. By visiting GetBlueTicket.com, individuals can sign up for a chance to receive a Blue Ticket. HR professionals who receive a Blue Ticket will ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Human Capital Institute Opens Registration for Government Talent Management Summit in Reston, Virginia, September 21 to 23, 2009
Washington, D.C. - June 5, 2009 -- The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a professional association and think tank advancing the science of strategic talent management, today opened registration for its Government Talent Management Summit, the nation's premier leadership event for government human capital and personnel leaders and teams, in Reston, Virginia, September 21 to 23, 2009. Created exclusively ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
The Booth Company Launches Interactive Development Planning Tool
Boulder, Co. - June 9, 2009 -- The Booth Company, an international provider of leadership development surveys, announces the launch of TruTrackTM ' an interactive development planning tool that is seamlessly integrated with its .NET survey hosting platform, TruScore (www.truscore.com). TruTrackTM will allow a survey participant to create a development plan online and email it to a manager, coach, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
iCIMS' CEO, Colin Day, to Be Guest On The Bill Kutik Radio Show
Hazlet, N.J. - June 8, 2009 -- iCIMS, the third largest provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, announced today that the company's CEO, Colin Day, will be the featured guest this week on the Wednesday, June 10th edition of The Bill Kutik Radio Show. Bill Kutik is considered the leading independent analyst in the HR technology space. In 2008, he started The Bill Kutik ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Enwisen Makes JMP Securities 'Hot 100' List of Best Privately Held Software Companies
Novato, CA - June 8, 2009 -- Enwisen, Inc., the leading vendor of SaaS-based software that helps employers improve the delivery of HR services while reducing the costs, has been named to 'The Hot 100 ' The Best Privately Held Software Companies' published annually by JMP Securities. This software industry overview, released on May 4, 2009, cited Enwisen's industry-leading solutions that enable employers ...
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theHRshow 2009 Arrives in the Comfort of Your Office, Home or Local Coffee Shop
Frisco, TX - June 9, 2009 -- HRchitect, the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced that over 1,000 registrations have been received for theHRshow 2009. theHRshow takes place this year from June 10-12, 2009 as a virtual, three-day event. It is being offered completely free-of-charge to the ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
TALENThire.com Partners with Oracle Applications Users Group to Launch Oracle Job Board
Atlanta, GA - June 9, 2009 -- TALENThire.com and The Oracle Applications Users Group (OAUG), the world's largest user knowledgebase for Oracle Applications users, introduce the OAUG Job Board to serve the specific hiring needs of the Oracle community. The OAUG Job Board is powered by Atlanta-based TALENThire.com, a provider of talent acquisition and management solutions. The OAUG Job Board ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Toni Filia Joins Global Leader of Legal Insurance as Director of Sales
Des Moines, IA - June 9, 2009 -- Toni Filia has joined ARAG as Director of Sales for the company's eastern region, which includes states in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Filia will work with businesses, benefits professionals, consultants and brokers to provide legal solutions to address the personal legal needs of customers. She is based in the Cincinnati area. ARAG President and Chief ...
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Belén Bradley Joins Buck Consultants as Director
NEW YORK: June 3, 2009 -- Beln Bradley has joined Buck Consultants as a Director in the firm's Los Angeles office. With more than 20 years of human capital management and compensation consulting experience, Bradley joins Buck from Agility Logistics in Kuwait where she was senior vice president of Organization and Rewards. Her expertise includes developing human resource strategy and programs in ...
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Registration Now Open For IHRIMs Global Forum
Registration for the International Association for Human Resource Information Management's (IHRIM) Global Forum is now open. Held on Thursday, July 16 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago, the IHRIM Global Forum provides a learning environment and networking opportunity to share knowledge, discuss ideas, and exchange feedback on real challenges and issues. Practitioners, academics and advisors ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
HODES New Voices Project Sheds Light On Career Path & Search Behavior Among Diverse Young Adults
NEW YORK CITY, NY'June 4, 2009' Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, today announced the results of its third edition of the New Voices Project survey, which measured the workplace attitudes and job search behaviors of diverse audiences within the millennial generation. Defined as young adults between the ages of 16 and 29, the millennial generation will be the ...
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HashJobs.com Partners with Entry Level Career Resource CollegeRecruiter.com to Feed Hundreds of Thousands of Internships and Entry-Level Jobs to Twitter
(June 4, 2009 -- Minneapolis, Minnesota) CollegeRecruiter.com, the premiere information source for college students and recent graduates seeking employment opportunities and an award-winning job board, recently partnered with HashJobs.com to "feed" hundreds of thousands of internships and entry-level jobs to Twitter through the HashJobs.com job aggregator. Jason Davis of RecruitingBlogs.com and HashJobs.comHashJobs.com's ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
Let's Talk Commitment
A critical component of effective leadership is commitment. Yet, in spite of a 30% drop in corporate earnings the past year, more leaders seem destined to follow the commitment example of failed General Motors than Ford Motor Company. Ascent's 'Management In Real Life' article shows how companies can tap the power of commitment and accomplish remarkable results. June 3, 2009 ' Oro Valley, AZ ...
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Vickie Pettee Joins Buck Consultants as Principal
NEW YORK: June 5, 2009 -- Vickie Pettee has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal. She will lead the Dallas office Human Capital Management practice. Pettee joins Buck with more than 18 years of human capital management, compensation, and benefits experience, including expertise in global programs and systems. She most recently served as Vice President of Rewards & Benefits with Nokia Oy. Pettee ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/09/2009
New CEO at SHL
London, 03 June, 2009: As part of SHL's intended succession plan, John Bateson, Chief Executive Officer, is to stand down from his role after nine years in order to pursue other interests. He will be replaced by David Leigh who joined SHL more than a year ago as Chief Commercial Officer. Leigh commented on Bateson's contribution to SHL: 'John Bateson has been instrumental in taking SHL onto the ...
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IHRIM Offers Four-Part Summer Webinar Series -- Free to Members
Not a member? IHRIM is offering a special new member fee of $235, which is a $60 savings off the regular rate. Plus, individuals joining before June 10 can participate in all four of our Sizzling Summer Series Webinars ' hot presentations and topics from the IHRIM 2009 Conference ' free. The International Association for Human Resource Information Management's (IHRIM) Sizzling Summer Webinar ...
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Social Media an Increasingly Important Tool in Keeping Employees Engaged During Tough Economic Times, Survey Finds
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK: June 9, 2009 ' Employers faced with reduced communication budgets and resources are turning to social media to keep their workforce engaged, according to a survey released today. In its 'Employee Engagement Survey,' the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Research Foundation teamed with Buck Consultants, an ACS company, to determine how organizations ...
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Vangent Vice President and Chief Scientist, Dr. John Jones, Honored for Professional Contributions and Service to Testing
Vangent, Inc., a leading provider of results-oriented human capital and talent management solutions, announced that the Association of Test Publishers (ATP) has awarded Dr. John Jones, the 2009 Professional Contributions and Service to Testing Award at their annual 'Innovations in Testing Conference.' Dr. Jones was acknowledged for his valuable contributions to the test publishing industry over the ...
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The Flu, Unemployment Compensation Rank Among May's Most Requested Content at HR Directory
Capitola, Calif. - May 28, 2009 -- The HR Directory indicates its top five most requested topics in May 2009 from its White Papers+ section include the flu and unemployment compensation. A popular online destination for human resource professionals, The HR Directory contains a White Paper+ section with thousands of white papers, articles, videos, blogs, podcasts, webcasts and research. May's full ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/02/2009
Profiles International Releases New Report on Top 5 Management Failures and Remedies for Success
Waco, TX - May 29, 2009 -- Profiles International a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, has released a report identifying five critical components of management failure. The findings in this report address the reasons front line managers fail, explore the symptoms of at risk management personnel, and offer specific remedies and action steps to avoid ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/02/2009
Zywave, Inc. and ReSource Pro Partner to Deliver Unmatched Data Processing Capabilities
Milwaukee, WI - May 29, 2009 -- Zywave, Inc. today announced -Continuing their commitment to help insurance brokers optimize business efficiencies, Zywave, Inc. and ReSource Pro today announced a strategic partnership. -Based in New York City and Qingdao, China, ReSource Pro is a leader in insurance process outsourcing for small- to medium-size insurance brokers and carriers. Clients currently delegate ...
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The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies Acquires Contractors Employment Services
San Diego, CA - May 29, 2009 -- The Eastridge Group of Staffing Companies announces the acquisition of specialty staffing business, Contractors Employment Services (CES), via an asset-based sale for an undisclosed amount effective May 1. With expertise in staffing for commercial, residential and industrial construction clients, CES will integrate into Eastridge's construction staffing division, ...
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LifeCare Offers 10 Fire Safety Tips for National Safety Month
Shelton, CT - May 29, 2009 -- LifeCare, Inc., a leading provider of health and productivity solutions to employers nationwide, is offering the following "10 Tips on Fire Safety" in recognition of June's designation as National Safety Month: * Install smoke alarms throughout your home. * Clean and test alarms once every month and change batteries once a year. * Plan two escape routes ...
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Infohrm Announces Co-Sponsorship of the Pepperdine University 2009 Symposium on Workforce Planning
Washington, DC - May 29, 2009 -- Infohrm, the global leader in workforce planning, reporting and analytics solutions, today announced that the firm will co-sponsor and lead several sessions at the upcoming Pepperdine University 2009 Symposium on Workforce Planning, to be held on June 17th, 2009 in Malibu, California. In today's complex business environment, workforce planning is critical for short- ...
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Dayak Introduces Its New Staffing Marketplace
Carlsbad, Calif. - May 29, 2009 -- Dayak, the online recruiting marketplace that fosters online collaboration between employers, recruiting firms, and independent recruiters, recently launched its updated website that includes a new staffing portal to help staffing firms fill their client jobs faster. Since the economic meltdown that started in the last quarter of 2008, more and more companies ...
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theHRshow 2009 Is Coming to a Computer Screen Near You
Frisco, TX - May 30, 2009 -- HRchitect , the leader in HR systems strategic consulting, and the premier Human Capital Management (HCM) and Talent Management systems consulting firm, announced the panelists and presentations for theHRshow 2009 . theHRshow, the largest regional HR technology event, takes place this year on June 10-12, 2009 as a virtual three-day event. It is being offered completely ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/02/2009
Xerox Women's Alliance Mentoring Program to be Discussed in June 11 Webinar
June 2, 2009 -- Women's Alliance at Xerox will be discussed in a complimentary one-hour webinar at 2pm Eastern on Thursday, June 11. The session will be presented by Patricia Hill, Master Black Belt at Xerox Corporation, who serves as mentoring program chair for The Women's Alliance. The webinar is being sponsored by Mentor Scout, developer of the online self-service mentor/mentee matching software ...
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Taunya Fritzsching Receives American Payroll Association's 2009 Meritorious Service Award
Minneapolis, MN - June 1, 2009 -- Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource, employee benefits administration, tax filing and payroll outsourcing solutions, announced today that Taunya Fritzsching, CPP, Ceridian account executive, is the recipient of the APA's 2009 Meritorious Service Award. "Taunya's contributions to the APA are many and we deeply appreciate the support ...
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Cytiva.com and SonicRecruit.com Certified to Display TRUSTe Privacy Seal of Approval
Emeryville, CA - June 2, 2009 '' Cytiva Software, Inc. (CRX;TSX.V), a leading provider of on-demand talent acquisition software solutions, today announced that its Web site has been certified to display the TRUSTe Privacy Seal, which demonstrates its commitment to consumer privacy and trust online. TRUSTe, the leading privacy certification and seal program, awards its privacy seal only to companies ...
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The Booth Company Launches TruScore® Survey Software Marketing Website
Boulder, CO - June 2, 2009 -- The Booth Company, an international provider of leadership development surveys, announces the launch of a marketing website for its .NET survey hosting platform, TruScore (www.truscore.com). TruScore is an online application that requires no software installation and can be accessed by administrators, participants, and raters from any computer that has an Internet connection ...
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Halogen Delivers Talent Management Industry's Most Comprehensive Value-Add Content for Healthcare Customers
Ottawa, ON - June 2, 2009 -- Halogen Software today announced that the company is now delivering the talent management industry's richest and most comprehensive healthcare content as standard features with every healthcare-specific talent management suite shipped. This new best practices-driven healthcare content is designed to help healthcare organizations meet strategic organizational goals such ...
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iCIMS Continues on Record Breaking Path Surpassing the 750 Customer Mark and Signing its 100th Client of 2009
Hazlet, NJ - June 2, 2009 -- iCIMS, the third-largest provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, announced today that it has surpassed the 750 customer milestone after signing its 100th client of 2009, adding such industry leading organizations as Treasure Island Las Vegas, BOK Financial Group (NASDAQ: BOKF) and Stein Mart (NASDAQ:SMRT) to the company's rapidly expanding ...
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In A Troubled Economy, Executives Agree Effective Employee Communications Must Be Tailored, Personal and Customized
NEW YORK: June 2, 2009 ' Doing business in a troubled economy is changing the way major corporations across the United States communicate with employees, according to a group of human resources (HR) and benefits communications leaders representing a wide array of industries and FORTUNE 500 companies. Attendees of a special Buck Consultants Communications Advisory Team (CAT) conference agreed that ...
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New Users of Outplacement Technology Spike in Q1, Says Insala
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX ' June 02, 2009 ' Insala, the global leader in outplacement and career transition software, today announced a significant spike in new users in the first quarter of 2009. The company is projecting a 72% increase in new users of its EmploymentTalk outplacement software based on the number of first quarter new accounts. 'Companies are continuing to lay off staff and we're seeing ...
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Job Board Industry Veteran Launches New Job Search Engine
PLANTATION, FL ' June 2, 2009 ' Today LatPro, Inc. launched JustJobs.com, a new job search engine intended to simplify the job search. JustJobs.com is a vertical job search engine that searches positions from other job boards and employers' websites. JustJobs.com follows the launch of LatPro's DiversityJobs.com search engine in 2006. In development for over 3 years, the JustJobs.com family of newly ...
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Fidelity owed $12M for pension, benefit services
Boston-based Fidelity Investments is one of General Motors? largest unsecured creditors, owed some $12 million for overseeing the auto giant?s pension plans and other employee benefits. GM?s Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition yesterday listed Fidelity as the automaker?s 26th largest creditor, with $11,980,946 due. All told, GM listed $172.8 billion in debt. Fidelity and other vendors run GM?s pensions, ...
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BASS unveils human resources management software
Leading fleet management software provider BASS has announced the release of BASSnet HR Manager, an entirely Web-based software product that covers all crew management and payroll needs. By allowing all stakeholders to work on the same data in real time, the product reaches out to the global workforce and creates a sense of community. The recruitment and retention of top-quality officers and crew ...
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KPMG recognised amongst top employers for working parents and carers
KPMG is the only Big Four firm to be named in Top Employers for Working Families list. KPMG has been named on Working Families first ever list of employers that do most to support their working parents and carers today. KPMG was amongst the 20 organisations which made the list, with the firm being the only representative from the accountancy sector. The list celebrates 30 years of Working Families ...
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New Book Offers Innovative Approach for Leveraging Employee Benefits to Maximize Business Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new book released today provides strategies to help employers in todays business climate control costs and maximize their benefits dollars as they strive to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse workforce. To help drive business results and optimize benefits programs, employers should view their benefits strategies from a fundamentally new perspective, according ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/01/2009
Aon Consulting Leads the Way on 2009 List of Employee Benefits
Risk & Insurance and Human Resource Executive magazines today recognized six consultants from , the global human capital consulting organization of , as (TM) in the publications' annual list of most influential employee benefits experts.(Logo: )Twenty people earned this honor in four industry categories, including health care, disability, retirement and voluntary benefits. had the most with winners ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 06/01/2009
Hummingbird Coaching's New White Paper on Health Coaching: Build it or Buy it?
Cincinnati - May 28, 2009 -- Health and lifestyle coaching is exploding in the employee wellness market. Companies interested in exploiting this market opportunity face a key question - build it or buy it? With the goal of controlling skyrocketing health insurance costs, a third of organizations already offer health coaching and another nine percent plan to offer it in the future. This is attracting ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
New WorldatWork Publication Demystifies Executive Pay Understanding Executive Compensation: A Practical Guide for Decision Makers
Washington, DC - May 27, 2009 -- WorldatWork, a global association of human resources practitioners, has just published a new book to help demystify executive rewards. 'Understanding Executive Compensation: A Practical Guide for Decision Makers' was edited by Irving S. Becker and William M. Gerek of Hay Group. While the media's fascination with executive pay continues to fill headlines, compensation ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Albany Chief Executive Martin Glick to Speak at Co-Employment and Risk Forum
Mountain View, CA - May 28, 2009 -- Martin Glick, Albany founder and chief executive officer, will join other experts speaking at the 2009 Contingent Workforce Strategies Co-Employment and Risk Forum, to be held June 18-19 at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel. Glick will participate in the panel discussion, 'Global Risks in Managing Your Contingent Workforce.' Panelists will address the complexities ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Treasure Island Las Vegas Selects the iCIMS Talent Platform
Hazlet, N.J. - May 27, 2009 ' iCIMS, the third-largest provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, announced today that Treasure Island Las Vegas has selected the iCIMS Talent Platform to streamline and automate the company's talent initiatives. Treasure Island joins a long list of premium mid-market companies utilizing the Talent Platform in order to take a proactive role ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Sendouts Launches New Affiliate Program for Recruiting Software Solution
St. Louis - May 27, 2009 -- Sendouts, the premiere provider of staffing and recruiting software, has launched a new affiliate program, which enables their partners and clients to cash in up to $5500 per referral as a Sendouts' Scout. Sendouts' affiliate program is free to join and open to the entire recruiting community. Affiliates will earn fees based on the number of users referred that partner ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Profiles International Releases New Report on Employee Productivity: America's Most Productive Companies
Waco, TX - May 26, 2009 -- Profiles International a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, recently completed a comprehensive study of employee productivity: America's Most Productive Companies. The study covers nearly 14 million people in 175 industries and over 1600 companies. "We initiated this study to help us better understand the factors that ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Accurate Background Introduces New Online Technology for Background Checks
Lake Forest, CA - May 27, 2009 -- Accurate Background, Inc. released today its latest technology for pre-employment background screening. Called AccurateNow, it allows small to medium-size businesses and human resource professionals an on-demand solution to create their own corporate account online and begin ordering comprehensive background checks on job applicants within minutes. AccurateNow is ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
The RightThing Brings Together Over 100 Top HR Execs for Thought Leadership and Collaboration
Findlay, OH - May 27, 2009 ' Gathering to exchange innovative ideas, best practices and thought leadership, The RightThing's third annual recruitment symposium held May 12-14 at their global headquarters in Findlay, OH, brought together over one-hundred of the nation's top human resources executives from a broad range of industries. The three day event offered a series of top-level presentations ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Despite Challenges, American Workers Focusing on Health and Families
Shelton, CT - May 27, 2009 ' While it would be easy to focus on news about the challenges and difficulties they face these days, the majority of American workers are focusing more attention on their health and families, according to a new poll by LifeCare, Inc., a leading provider of health and productivity solutions to employers nationwide. Here are the full results of the poll, which was conducted ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Business Learning Site now Available for Free: AthenaOnline Releases No Cost Version of Award-Winning MyQuickCoach Site
Reno, NV - May 27, 2009 ' AthenaOnline, the world's leading online business video library, has released a new version of their site providing users with free access to AthenaOnline's management and personal development videos. The free version of MyQuickCoach provides over 100 of Athena's SmartByte video lessons taught by business authors, consultants and researchers. Each SmartByte gives users advice, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Near Term Challenges that Companies Now Face
Newport Beach, CA - May 27, 2009 -- Secova, a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced results from their 2nd annual advisory council featuring two days of discussions on near term challenges that large companies face during this economic downturn. Top Human Resources thought leaders from leading Fortune 500 Companies and representatives from the Office ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
PlatformOne Named the BEST HRO Provider to the Mid-Market for the Third Straight Year: The Black Book of Outsourcing Releases its 2008 Findings
Atlanta, GA - May 28, 2009 ' PlatformOne today announced that it has recently been named the TOP provider of HR Outsourcing Services in the mid-market for the third year in a row by Black Book. Over 420,000 HR outsourcing users were invited to participate in The Black Book of Outsourcing's annual web survey. The study validated over 24,000 respondents representing nearly 900 HRO clients of mid-market ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
TEDS Announces Major New Integrated Talent Management Software Release
Atkins, VA - May 28, 2009 -- TEDS , Inc., the originator of the completely organic, fully integrated Talent Management solution, announced today the release of version 9.0 of its Talent Management suite. The suite's newest module, TEDS Compensation Manager , gives companies a significant competitive advantage though retention and motivation of key employees at all levels in the organization. With TEDS ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Chad Hueffmeier Joins Buck Consultants as Principal
NEW YORK: May 21, 2009 -- Chad Hueffmeier has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's New York office. Hueffmeier joins Buck from Morgan Stanley Investment Management where he served as Executive Director of Global Portfolio Solutions. His expertise includes defined benefit plan investments, pension and corporate finance, asset liability management, and risk management solutions ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Insala Starts 2009 With Record Sales As Demand For Outplacement Technology Continues
Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX ' May 27, 2009 ' Insala, the leading global provider of outplacement and career transition software, announces first quarter new sales figures driven by expanded market use of its outplacement software EmploymentTalk. The first quarter of 2009 closed with the most number of new sales and the third largest financial quarter for new bookings; revenues booked were 25% greater ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
KOHR Group Human Capital Management and Consulting Launches New Web Site
--(PR.com)-- The newly redesigned web site of KOHR Grou Human Capital Management and Consulting went live last week on the World Wide Web. Through this new site KOHR Group aims to extend the reach of their programs for small and mid-size businesses.'Our online visitors will now be able to access a more simplified and easier to navigate site, showcasing the value added services we provide to small ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Hottest Sectors For Graduate Jobs
Talent Q, the online psychometric testing company, last week released details of a survey highlighting what it thinks will be the hottest sectors in the graduate jobs market. The survey also gave details of which sectors it expected to have the fewest number of jobs on offer for graduates. Talent Q expect that the utilities industry will be one of the biggest growth sectors with 75% of companies ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
At ASTD Show, HRD Training Leader Monad's Newest Release Aligns Winning Golf Strategies with...
BusinessWire - Monad Trainer's Aide, the leader in HR development and training, will be launching the multimedia program 'Golf & the Art of Customer Service: Strategies for Branding Exemplary Customer Service' at ASTD 2009 International Conference & Exposition, being held June 1-3 at the Washington Convention Center. Monad is at Booth 1316. Offered as a full learning experience package or in specially-tailored ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/28/2009
Hummingbird Coaching Partners with Leeza's Place to Help Caregivers “Take Your Oxygen First”
Cincinnati - May 21, 2009 -- Hummingbird Coaching Services and Leeza's Place have teamed to provide online coaching for caregivers of those with Alzheimer's disease, offering needed resources and coping strategies. Working on concepts in 'Take Your Oxygen First: Protecting Your Health and Happiness While Caring for a Loved One with Memory Loss,' a new book by entertainment broadcaster and Alzheimer's ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Infohrm Survey Suggests That CEOs are Playing a Greater Role in Driving Workforce Planning
Washington, DC - May 21, 2009 -- Infohrm, the global leader in workforce planning, reporting and analytics solutions, today reported that workforce planning initiatives are increasingly driven by CEOs, CFOs, and Boards of Directors, according to attendees at the 2009 Infohrm Workforce Planning Summit. Conducting audience pulse surveys, Infohrm found that while 40 percent of respondents stated that ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
myStaffingPro Improves the Phone Interview Process With an Integrated Guide
Lima, OH - May 20, 2009 -- myStaffingPro, a leading applicant tracking system, has expanded upon their current product offering with the introduction of the phone interview guide module. The module enables interviewers to administer phone interviews directly from myStaffingPro. Product developer Jim Stover commented, 'The market demanded a paperless phone interview solution for companies of all sizes; ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Halogen Software Continues Strong Performance Despite Economic Downturn
Ottawa, Canada - May 21, 2009 -- Halogen Software Inc., a leading provider of on-line talent management software announced that the first fiscal quarter of 2009 marked its 26th consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth. The organization's exceptional results for the quarter are highlighted by high customer satisfaction and referencability. This reflects the focus Halogen Software puts ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Sonar6 Receives the IRL Emerging Company Award at 2009's PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards
Auckland, NZ - May 21, 2009 -- Sonar6 has received the prestigious IRL Emerging Company Award at this year's PricewaterhouseCoopers New Zealand Hi-Tech Awards. The 15th annual PricewaterhouseCoopers Hi-Tech Awards were presented on May 1 in Christchurch, with Sonar6 competing for the top spot in three categories alongside some of New Zealand's highest profile hi-tech companies. The IRL Emerging ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
iCIMS Named as Finalist in Two American Business Awards SM Categories
Hazlet, N.J. - May 21, 2009 -- iCIMS, the third largest provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, announced today that the company has been named a finalist in two categories of the annual American Business Awards. Of the more than 2,600 entries, iCIMS was honored as a finalist for Business Innovation of the Year as well as the separate category of Customer Service Department ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Taking A Stand Against Employee Free Choice Act
Los Angeles - May 21, 2009 -- Employers Group (www.EmployersGroup.com), one of the oldest, most esteemed employers advocacies in the country, has produced a white paper titled 2009: The Employee Free Choice Act and Other Potential Changes to Federal Law that examines the negative effect that Congressional passage of Employers Free Choice Act (EFCA560) would have on employers and the American economy. ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Perquest's Online Payroll Service Named As Finalist In The 2009 American Business Awards
Oakland, CA. - May 21, 2009 -- Perquest, Inc., a national online payroll service company, was named as a finalist today in the 2009 Stevie Awards under the category of New Product or Service of the Year. Perquest was nominated for bring their innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) payroll to the twenty-first century by making the necessary and complex process of payroll easier for everyone. ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Hodes/CampusRN Survey Reveals Top Drivers For RNs When Choosing Employer, Career Path
NEW YORK, NY ' May 19, 2009 ' Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, and CampusRN, a leading job board and careers web site dedicated to health care students, today announced the results of a survey of college students pursuing degrees in nursing. The survey reveals students' top drivers for choosing a career in health care as well as reasons for choosing an employer. ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Pay Transparency is the Future of Compensation, Says KnowledgePay
SYCAMORE, Ill., May 20, 2009 ' A new white paper from KnowledgePay suggests companies may benefit from increasing pay transparency. Approached correctly, increasing communication about pay can provide a more committed, engaged workforce, essential in this struggling economy. In 'Pay Transparency: The Future of Compensation Management,' Chris Kelley, KnowledgePay founder and chief executive ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
ACS Extends Leadership Position as Health Savings Accounts Administrator
DALLAS, TEXAS: May 20, 2009 ' Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) added more than 250,000 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in the past year as more employers offer this tax-free benefit to reduce health care costs to enable their employees to purchase medical services. During this period, total HSA assets in accounts administered by ACS increased 52 percent and the average individual account ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Hal Knox Joins Buck Consultants as Principal
NEW YORK: May 20, 2009 -- Hal Knox has joined Buck Consultants as a Principal in the firm's New York office. Knox joins Buck from J.P. Morgan where he was a Vice President. His expertise includes actuarial consulting and risk management for pension plans. Knox received his bachelor's degree in statistics and actuarial science from NJIT (New Jersey Institute of Technology). He is a Fellow ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
iEmployee Named Microsoft Gold Certified Partner
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iEmployee, a leading provider of easy-to-use, web-based, self-service, human resource management software, today announced it has been named a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. With this status, not only are iEmployees customers guaranteed a Microsoft certified human resource management software solution but also iEmployee now has access to specialized training and support, ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
Retirement Increasingly Elusive In Today's Economy
For many Americans, retirement is a lot more elusive than it was a year ago. The bedrock upon which their plans were based a 401(k) that keeps growing and a home with a nice chunk of equity has crumbled beneath them. Older working Americans those between 55 and 64 are seeing their nest eggs wither at exactly the moment they can least afford for that to happen. Time is not their friend. Compared ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/21/2009
PBGC Future Depends on What Happens to DB Plans
That was a key point in the testimony of Dallas Salisbury, President and CEO of the Employee Benefit Research Institute, before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on Wednesday afternoon (see Senate Committee Weighs in on PBGC). Opening the hearing shortly after 2:00 p.m., Committee Chairman Herb Kohl (D-Wisconsin) noted that with the current state of the economy, the viability of the Pension Benefit ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/20/2009
Company Offers Choices to Primary Care Physicians and Patients Concerned About Impact of...
BusinessWire - Primary care physicians (PCPs) nationwide are worried about the impact Congress's efforts to manage healthcare costs will have on their practices and patients. Some are considering retiring early or leaving primary care. Others are turning toward companies like Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), champion of the hybrid concierge model, to provide insights into alternative practice ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/20/2009
Employee Benefits Website Revolutionizes Customer Accessibility & Improves Workflow
The Benefits Group, a Michigan-based employee benefits brokerage firm, announces a new web based technology solution proven to cut costs and increase efficiencies. They bring added value to their existing clients, free of charge, by offering the latest technology solutions to help better communicate benefit details, along with the importance of the benefits package being provided. ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/20/2009
Reward professionals feel under pressure
Reward professionals believe they are under more pressure to minimise costs and improve return on investment this year in 2009, according to research published by Thomsons Online Benefits. The Employee Rewards Watch 2009 revealed 88% of respondents felt under more pressure this year, yet less than one-in-ten (9%) organisations said they were able to measure the return on investment obtained from their ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/20/2009
Bill Would Mandate Seven Days of Paid Sick Leave
The debate in Congress over mandated paid leave intensified on May 18, 2009, when Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., introduced the Healthy Families Act (H.R. 2460). The legislation would require businesses to provide employees seven days of paid sick leave. Every worker should have paid sick days; it is a matter of right and wrong. Being a working parent should not mean choosing between your job, taking ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/20/2009
Layoffs Yield More Work For Employment Lawyers
Home / Well before the National Bureau of Economic Research made it official late last year, concluding that the U.S. has been in a recession since December 2007, labor and employment lawyer David L. Lee was making his own declarations about the state of the economy. I was going around, in late 2007, saying the economy is tanked and we just dont know it yet, he said. For Lee who represents employees ...
www.HRMarketer.com Press Release - 05/20/2009
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