Archive for May 2012
KellyOCG Named to HRO Today's MSP Baker's Dozen List
TROY, Mich. (May 2, 2012) – – The Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG) of Kelly Services has been named to the MSP Baker’s Dozen list by HRO Today magazine, for the second consecutive year. The MSP providers were rated on the breadth of their service, the size of the programs they manage, and the quality…
Read MoreRopella Leadership Curriculum Being Reviewed for Certification by the US Department of Homeland Security
MILTON, Fla., May 3, 2012 — Ropella’s emerging Leadership Transformation division has recently created Transformational Leadership in a Crisis (TLC), a curriculum for first responders, to be certified by the US Department of Homeland Security, in partnership with the Applied Science Foundation for Homeland Security. Ropella’s new Leadership Transformation program provides state-of-the-art, immersive, cutting-edge leadership…
Read MoreBluepoint Leadership Development delighted to announce launch of its inaugural Advanced Leadership Academy
The Academy has one aim: To help participants make a major shift in their impact as a leader. Based on the best of Bluepoint’s suite of highly acclaimed leadership development workshops, this powerful, highly-experiential learning event is designed to help senior managers and executives significantly raise their performance for their next chapter as a leader.…
Read MoreFlex to Attend and Exhibit at Producer and Employer Focused Conferences Across the U.S.
ROSEMONT, Ill. (May 2, 2012) — Flexible Benefit Service Corporation (Flex) today announced they will be traveling across the country to attend and exhibit at three industry leading events in May for health insurance producers, and human resources and business professionals. Flex will represent the specific needs of each audience at these events by promoting…
Read MoreEmpathia Publishes New White Paper to Help Organizations Prepare for a Natural Disaster
Milwaukee, WI (May 2, 2012) — Even if your company hasn’t been affected by the tornados in Minnesota, tsunami waves on the West coast, or wildfires in Texas, all employers need to be prepared for the havoc that natural disasters cause. In a new report, “Eight Steps Employers Should Take to Prepare Their Workplace for…
Read MoreJuice Inc. Hosts Complimentary Half-Day Training Offering Strategies for Effective, Powerful Conversations
GUELPH, Ontario — May 2, 2012 — Engagement and productivity specialist Juice Inc. is sponsoring a rare, complimentary half-day opportunity that will teach attendees to improve the power of their conversation to create an energized workforce and enhance business performance. The training event, “Pull Conversations,” will take place on May 16 at the Angus Glen…
Read MoreThe TRACOM Group Launches New Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Class
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — May 2, 2012 — The TRACOM Group, experts in individual and organizational performance, has released Behavioral EQ, an emotional intelligence (EQ) assessment and training class to measure and improve EQ and workplace productivity. Multiple studies have shown that emotional intelligence competencies often account for the difference between star performers and average performers,…
Read MoreLabour Disputes Domino Effect
Recently a strike by an auto parts supplier caused the shutdown of the minivan plant in Windsor, Ontario. Was this part of an overall strategy leading up to tough labour talks with the Big 3 in 2012 or a case of union member’s expectations not matching what could be offered. Based on comments in the…
Read MoreiCIMS to Host 2012 HR Executive Breakfast in NYC
MATAWAN, N.J. (May 2, 2012) — iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition software solutions for growing businesses, announced today that the company will be hosting a complimentary breakfast for Human Resources executives entitled “The Future of Recruiting in the Age of Social Media and Mobile Technology.” The event, co-sponsored by DirectEmployers, will…
Read MoreWorldatWork: Proposed FMLA Changes Need Further Clarification
From: Marcia Rhodes Email: marcia.rhodes@worldatwork.org WASHINGTON, D.C., April 30, 2012 – WorldatWork, a global human resources association, submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division voicing concerns that the draft regulations may create unforeseen challenges for employers’ compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The proposed rules are in…
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