Month: August 2012

Alere Wellbeing Collaborates with FitLinxx to Offer Weight Talk® Program with ActiPed+

By HR Vendor News | August 7, 2012

Program redefines personalized weight loss with activity monitoring and wireless technology SEATTLE, Wash. August 7, 2012 — Alere Wellbeing announced today that it has enhanced its Weight Talk® program through a collaboration with FitLinxx Inc., a leader in health and wellness technology. The Weight Talk® personal coaching program, designed to achieve measurable, sustainable weight loss,…

Lean Practices Aid Manufacturers in Doing More With Less

By HR Vendor News | August 7, 2012

Kansas City, Kan.— Between the slowing rate of economic growth, a shortage of skilled workers and increasing costs on everything from medical insurance to office supplies, it’s no surprise that manufacturing and distribution organizations have mastered the philosophy of doing more with less. One significant way in which companies have embraced this ideal is through…

IHRIM to Host ABCs of Social Media Webinar

By HR Vendor News | August 6, 2012

The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, announced that it will present ABCs of Social Media webinar on August 15, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Presented by Big Noise Communications, this webinar will provide essential rules for users to keep in…

Avoiding Resume Fraud & Negligent Hiring: New HRCI Approved Webinar From AccuScreen on August 9th

By HR Vendor News | August 6, 2012

Tampa, FL – In the current economic climate, business owners must be more vigilant than ever in their pre-employment screening practices. It’s an unfortunate truth that in such a competitive job market, the rate of resume fraud has climbed exponentially. With these concerns in mind, Kevin Connell, CEO and Founder of AccuScreen.com, a provider of…

SOCIAL STYLE Training Improves Teamwork for Fire and Emergency Professionals

By HR Vendor News | August 3, 2012

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — August 3, 2012 — Fire and emergency leaders who must interact with a variety of stakeholders now have a powerful tool kit at their disposal, thanks to a successful pilot program using The TRACOM Group’s SOCIAL STYLE Model™. The program was facilitated for the Naperville Illinois Fire Department by independent consultant Mike…

Compdata Surveys Launches Compdata Consulting. Where Data Meets Design

By HR Vendor News | August 2, 2012

Compdata Surveys, the same company that has been providing organizations across the country with the most accurate and reliable compensation and benefits data for 25 years, is pleased to announce the launch of our newest division, Compdata Consulting. Compdata Consulting is a national human resources consulting firm offering a tailored approach to organizations needing effective…

iCIMS Selected as 2012 Small Business Awards Finalist

By HR Vendor News | August 2, 2012

MATAWAN, N.J. (August 2, 2012) — iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition software solutions for growing businesses, announced today that the company is a finalist in The New York Enterprise Report 2012 Small Business Awards. The organization has been nominated for a Best Practice Award in the Customer Service category for the…

Two Elite Corporate Security Companies Merge as AFIMAC

By HR Vendor News | August 1, 2012

CLEVELAND, OH — August 1, 2012 — Five years after partnering to assist clients with their security operations, AFI, a leader in crisis management and response, and IMAC, with expertise in emergency response, risk management and business continuity services, have announced a merger into one company: AFIMAC. This new firm will deliver a stronger, more…

Insurance Costs Continue Trending Upward for Healthcare Organizations

By HR Vendor News | August 1, 2012

Kansas City, Kan.— It’s no surprise that with a looming nursing shortage, obesity at epidemic levels and baby boomers entering their golden years that there isn’t any foreseeable end in sight to the rising cost of healthcare. In fact, the 2012 Compensation Data Healthcare survey results reported the average annual cost of insurance per employee…

iCIMS Launches Career Site Search Engine Optimization Offering

By HR Vendor News | August 1, 2012

MATAWAN, N.J. (August 1, 2012) — iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition software solutions for growing businesses, announced today the release of the company’s new power-up to Recruit, Career Site Search Engine Optimization (SEO). This innovative option enables recruiters at any size organization to better position their company to achieve top search…