Archive for December 2010
Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Guide for Human Resources Professionals
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will soon be releasing “Zooming in on Compensation Data — A guide to BLS data for Human Resources Professionals”. The guide is available free of charge. Anyone that wants an understanding of the comprehensive data on wages and benefits from BLS can request the guide by sending an…
Read MoreProvade and Kelly Services Announce Strategic Partnership and Joint Deployment for Fortune 500 Global Company
TROY, Mich., December 15, 2010 — Silicon Valley-based Provade Inc., a leading provider of Vendor Management System (VMS) technology for workforce spend management, today announced a new strategic partnership with KellyOCG, the Outsourcing and Consulting Group of workforce solutions provider Kelly Services Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB). “This agreement aligns one of the premier global Managed…
Read MoreArbita Paper Gives Savvy Hiring Guidance During an Uneven Economic Recovery
Minneapolis, MN — December 15, 2010 — Arbita, a leader in recruitment marketing and sourcing solutions, is pleased to announce its newest report, “Variable Hiring Strategies in an Uneven Recovery: Finding Your Path Out of a House Still on Fire.” This succinct and thought-provoking paper answers two of the most troublesome questions that many companies…
Read MoreThe Truth Behind Veteran Transition and Reservist Reintegration into the Workplace
COLUMBIA, MD—December 15, 2010, The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to increase their efforts relating to Veteran outreach. Many organizations are working hard to increase their Veteran outreach activities, and increase the number of Veterans entering their workforce. While much effort and emphasis is being placed on…
Read MoreLeadership Innovators Interaction Associates and Karlin Sloan & Company Partner to Provide Advanced Solutions to Wide Ranging Leadership Challenges
(BOSTON, MA – December 15 — The 40-year innovator of facilitative leadership methods, Interaction Associates (IA), is partnering with executive coaching leader, Karlin Sloan & Company, to provide clients with integrated solutions across a broad spectrum of leadership challenges. Interaction Associates specializes in company-wide learning programs for developing self-aware, strategic leaders — more commonly referred…
Read MoreEpicor® to Acquire Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation
Cloud and Premise-Based HRMS Solution Broadens Next-Generation ERP Suite; Combined Experience and Platform to Deliver True International HCM Offering IRVINE, Calif. — December 13, 2010 — Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions to the midmarket and Global 1000 companies, today announced it has agreed to acquire privately held…
Read MoreSheryl L. Grey Joins Buck Consultants in Tampa as Principal
NEW YORK: Dec. 13, 2010 – Sheryl L. Grey has joined Buck Consultants as a principal in the firm’s Tampa office. With more than 25 years of industry experience, Grey joins Buck from Towers Watson, where she led the Florida health care practice and served as client relationship manager for major corporate clients. She also…
Read MoreWorldatWork Announces 2011 Board of Directors
Dec. 14, 2010 — Washington, D.C. — WorldatWork, a not-for-profit human resources association with offices in Washington, D.C., and Scottsdale, AZ, has announced its newly elected 2011 Board of Directors. The following individuals were approved by WorldatWork members to the Board for terms beginning January 2011: Chair: Dave Smith, CCP, Vice President, Human Resources, AGL…
Read MoreSumTotal Recognized for Exceptional Learning Technology
Gainesville, FL, December 14, 2010 — SumTotal® Systems, Inc., the global leader in complete talent management solutions, today announced it was recognized with an Award of Excellence from the Elearning! Media Group in this year’s Best of Elearning!. SumTotal is helping its global customers achieve their business objectives by continuing to accelerate the pace of…
Read MoreNew Glowan Consulting Article Cites Failure of Performance Reviews, Urges Companies to Adopt Coaching and Mentoring Culture
GLENDORA, CAL. / December 14, 2010 — Annual performance reviews can be invaluable in aligning employee performance with management’s goals and expectations. However, a new article from The Glowan Consulting Group maintains that a yearly “check in” actually does little to improve employee performance, enhance skill sets or develop leadership qualities. The article points out…
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