Month: November 2011

Achievers Announces The Elite 8 Winners From Canada's 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

Toronto, November 16 2011: Achievers (formerly I Love Rewards), the fastest growing employee global rewards and Social Recognition company, today announces the winners of the Elite 8™ for the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards. Each winner in the Elite 8 Category has received an outstanding score for one of the Eight Elements of Employee…

Staff Management | SMX Named Best Overall Company of the Year

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

Staff Management | SMX, the industry’s leading provider of comprehensive staffing solutions, was named Best Overall Company of the Year, for service businesses with up to 2,500 employees, in the 8th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. Other winners included the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Allstate, Xerox, Avon and Accenture. The Stevie Awards…

Pay Range Adjustments Slowly Trending Upward

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

Kansas City, Kan. — When it comes to employee pay, it’s no surprise that establishing pay ranges for certain jobs is the most effective strategy to ensuring employees earn a competitive wage, without overcompensating them. The BenchmarkPro 2011 survey results found 79.5 percent of companies have formal pay structures with pay ranges. The average pay…

Serving Those Who Serve: Student Assistance Programs For Military Students

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

November 16, 2011/St. Louis, MO – ACI Specialty Benefits’ Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations, Tori Barr, will be presenting, “Reintegration and Retention Strategies for Military Students,” at the 2011 Annual Convention and Career Tech Expo on November 17. “ACI’s SOAR student assistance program has not only boosted retention rates, it has literally saved lives.…

Meet The Headhuntress Live During #JobHuntChat

By HR Vendor News | November 15, 2011

“The Headhuntress” Wendy Doulton answering questions live on #JOBHUNTCHAT during premiere of Bravo reality special LOS ANGELES – November 14, 2011 – It is no secret social media is changing the HR landscape. But many job seekers still rely on antiquated tools to search and apply for jobs. With powerful online research tools available literally…

Poor Relationships Top Cause for Leader Failure

By HR Vendor News | November 15, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, PA, November 15, 2011 — The top reason for a leader’s failure is the inability or unwillingness to build relationships and a team environment, according to global survey data released by Right Management. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within ManpowerGroup, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions. “Failure to build…

Flexible Benefit Service Corporation Launches New Audience-Driven Web Site

By HR Vendor News | November 15, 2011

ROSEMONT, IL (November 15, 2011) — Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) announced today that it has launched a new web site at http://www.flexiblebenefit.com/, which is designed to simplify the end-user experience for its three main audiences: Producers, Employers and Employees. In conjunction with the web site launch, Flex has developed a promotional video that highlights…

CERTPOINT Systems secures $3.75 million growth round to expand sales and channel partnerships

By HR Vendor News | November 15, 2011

Roslyn, NY. November 15, 2011. On the cusp of releasing its most innovative global mobile-enabled learning platform,CERTPOINT Systems raised $3.75 million in growth capital from existing shareholders, lead by Wheatley Partners. This capital will be used to expand CERTPOINT’s sales operations in North America and Europe. “Over the past six months, inquiries for the company’s…

The Near and Far Future of Recruiting: SmartSearch® sponsors webinar on how technology will steer the future of the industry

By HR Vendor News | November 14, 2011

OCEANSIDE, CA November 14, 2011 — Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), the makers of SmartSearch®, announced the sixth webinar in its best practices series for recruiters and staffing industry professionals on “The Near and Far Future of Recruiting” will be presented November 17, 2011. Connectivity, influence and relationships have long been the foundations of recruitment.…

BHI Adds New Features to Click and Hire

By HR Vendor News | November 14, 2011

Batrus Hollweg International (BHI), the leading human capital management consulting firm for the restaurant industry, has announced the addition of new features to its applicant tracking system, Click and Hire. Click and Hire is designed to be comprehensive, yet simple and easy to use. It is the clear choice for the restaurant industry due to…