Oro Valley, AZ / October 21, 2010 — To help businesses compete more effectively, Ascent Management Consulting has made available its new “Performance Engagement” program to replace misaligned, outdated and frustrating performance management processes. “Performance Engagement” is a system and process for providing workplace feedback, motivation, integration and accountability, as well as for recognizing employee…
HAZLET, N.J. (October 21st, 2010) — iCIMS, the second-largest provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, announced today that it ranked number 254 on the Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. On a regional level, iCIMS placed an…
SHELTON, CT, October 21, 2010–Federal law now requires employers to support breastfeeding mothers in the workplace, yet more than 70 percent of employers still need to make the appropriate accommodations. For those seeking guidance on this important issue, LifeCare®, Inc., a leading provider of health and productivity solutions for employers nationwide, has issued a special…
Kansas City, Kan.— As various components of the healthcare legislation continue to go into effect, employers across the country are finding little reprieve as the cost of providing medical insurance to their employees continues to increase. The newly released Benefits USA 2010/2011 survey results found the average premium increase for PPO plans was 10.2 percent…
Knoxville, Tenn., October 14, 2010—Tennessee’s employers are reporting a lower monthly employee turnover rate than they did last year—and a rate that is just half of the national average. Even so, significantly fewer are planning merit increases than last year, and more are reporting a rise in their insurance premiums than last year. These are…
CLEVELAND / October 20, 2010 — Many employers turn to adjudication modules for guidance when they discover an applicant has a criminal conviction or poor credit. A new white paper from EmployeeScreenIQ reveals the challenges of these modules and offers ways for hiring professionals to avoid a legal slippery slope. “Adjudication Modules and the EEOC:…
Auckland, NZ October 20, 2010 — In its first year participating, performance management software vendor Sonar6 has taken the Best Plain English Document (Private Sector) trophy at the WriteMark Plain English Awards. The Plain English Awards are held annually to celebrate clarity in business writing and raise awareness of the benefits of plain English in…
Awards Recognize Organizational Commitment to World-Class Employee Learning TROY, Mich. (October 20, 2010) — Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB), a leader in providing workforce solutions, is proud to announce the company is among 31 organizations to receive an ASTD BEST Award in the American Society for Training & Development’s 2010 BEST Awards program. For…
Gainesville, FL, October 19, 2010 — SumTotal® Systems, Inc., a global leader in complete talent management solutions, today announced substantial market growth in its international business as more and more global organizations recognize the value that comprehensive HR technology infrastructure brings to their operations and ability to execute business strategy. Leading international organizations, including Murray…
WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 19, 2010—YES Prep Public Schools, a group of innovative state charter schools in Houston, Texas, has chosen Jobmagic to help recruit from a larger pool of talent on social networks. YES Prep Public Schools is a free, open-enrollment public school system that serves 4,200 students across eight schools in the Houston area.…