Month: January 2011

HR Update: Information on Trends, Regulations, and Issues Impacting the Industry

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2011

COLUMBIA, MD—January 20, 2011 Last year, the human resource industry experienced a lot of change—from trends in diversity and hiring practices, to regulation updates—HR professionals have been busy keeping up. The fact is HR is evolving, and Berkshire’s white paper series gives professionals the information they need to understand these changes, and keep their companies…

Thomas International Solidifies Recertification Provider Partnerships with North America's Premier Human Resource Associations

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2011

TORONTO, Canada / January 20, 2011 — Striving to stay at the forefront of Human Resource innovation and continually helping their clients to be highly successful, Thomas International is proud to announce that they are now the only psychometric assessment tool developer to hold pre-approved recertification partner status with both the HRPA (Human Resources Professionals…

Impact Achievement Groups Timely Solutions Fuel 2010 Growth

By HR Vendor News | January 19, 2011

SEATTLE/Jan. 19, 2011 — Impact Achievement Group (IAG) enjoyed a strong 2010, continuing its aggressive growth pattern, announcing seven consecutive years of growth and profitability. The leadership development company has grown 33 percent over the last three years and added a broad range of new clients in a diverse range of private and public sector…

StepStone Solutions releases Version 10.1 of its enterprise-level talent acquisition solution MrTedTalentLink

By HR Vendor News | January 18, 2011

11 January 2011: StepStone Solutions, a global leader in talent management solutions, has introduced the latest version of its SaaS-based, enterprise-level talent acquisition solution, MrTedTalentLink version 10.1. The new version adds extensive new configuration capabilities, an enhanced apps library with new generation apps, and numerous workspace improvements. MrTedTalentLink v10.1 is immediately available for all customers…

Staff Management Sponsors Panel Discussion on the Development and Execution of Global MSP Programs

By HR Vendor News | January 18, 2011

CHICAGO, IL — Staff Management, the industry’s leading provider of sustainable temporary staffing and contingent workforce management solutions, is proud to sponsor the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) webinar “Global MSP: Truth or Dare?” Wednesday, January 19, 2011. The webinar will explore the complexities that companies face as they expand their MSP programs globally. The webinar…

Insider Information – Expert Reveals Dangers Lurking on Social Networking Sites, How to Protect Your Business and Yourself

By HR Vendor News | January 13, 2011

TAMPA, FL — In an upcoming live webinar, a licensed private investigator with over 20 years of experience will be revealing the insides to open source investigations, and what you need to do to protect yourself online. Kevin G. Connell, founder of the employment pre-screening services company AccuScreen.com, and private investigator Michele Stuart will host…

NOTIFIER by Honeywell Works With DScape Interactive to Reposition Fire Alarm Product Line

By HR Vendor News | January 13, 2011

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ/JANUARY 13, 2011 — NOTIFIER by Honeywell recently worked with DScape Interactive to create a product video tour as a key component to reposition its existing line of fire, smoke and gas detection products. NOTIFIER kicked off its annual distributors and sales meeting with a re-introduction of the product line, expanded as a comprehensive…

The Hidden Unemployed

By HR Vendor News | January 13, 2011

Irvine, Calif., — As a national recruitment firm filling positions across all industries, titles and geographic lines for the last 18 years, Decision Toolbox has a unique view of the U.S. employment landscape. “From the 80,000 foot level, we can clearly see that the reported 9.8% national unemployment figure – concerning enough as it stands…

Flexible Benefit Service Corporation to Educate Brokers and Accountants at Upcoming Healthcare Events

By HR Vendor News | January 13, 2011

ROSEMONT, Ill. (January 12, 2010) — Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) today announced Mark Lam, policy compliance and relationship manager, has been invited to speak at two upcoming healthcare events. On January 13, 2011, Mark will be presenting at the DuPage Association of Health Underwriters (DAHU) meeting at the Hyatt Lisle in Lisle, Illinois. Mark…

Companies Search for Methods to Trim Costs

By HR Vendor News | January 13, 2011

Kansas City, Kan. — Last September, the National Bureau of Economic Research declared the recession officially ended in June of 2009. Its effects, however, can still be felt at many organizations across the country. The 2010 BenchmarkPro survey results found 46.3 percent of companies reduced or eliminated benefits in order to cope with hardships imposed…