Month: May 2012

KellyOCG Named to HRO Today's MSP Baker's Dozen List

By HR Vendor News | May 3, 2012

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…

Ropella Leadership Curriculum Being Reviewed for Certification by the US Department of Homeland Security

By HR Vendor News | May 3, 2012

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…

Bluepoint Leadership Development delighted to announce launch of its inaugural Advanced Leadership Academy

By HR Vendor News | May 2, 2012

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.…

Flex to Attend and Exhibit at Producer and Employer Focused Conferences Across the U.S.

By HR Vendor News | May 2, 2012

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…

Empathia Publishes New White Paper to Help Organizations Prepare for a Natural Disaster

By HR Vendor News | May 2, 2012

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…

Juice Inc. Hosts Complimentary Half-Day Training Offering Strategies for Effective, Powerful Conversations

By HR Vendor News | May 2, 2012

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…

The TRACOM Group Launches New Emotional Intelligence Assessment and Class

By HR Vendor News | May 2, 2012

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,…

Labour Disputes Domino Effect

By HR Vendor News | May 2, 2012

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…

iCIMS to Host 2012 HR Executive Breakfast in NYC

By HR Vendor News | May 2, 2012

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…

WorldatWork: Proposed FMLA Changes Need Further Clarification

By HR Vendor News | May 1, 2012

From: Marcia Rhodes Email: [email protected] 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…