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Towers Watson Communication Survey: Most companies increasing use of social media tools

By HR Vendor News | November 17, 2011

More Companies Worldwide Embracing New Media for Employee Communication, Towers Watson Study Finds Global study also identifies best practices at companies with superior change and communication programs NEW YORK, November 17, 2011 – A majority of companies worldwide say they are becoming more knowledgeable about the use of social media tools to connect with and…

Healing Employment Retention and Development

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

Irvine, Calif. — “There are seven critical stages of engagement in the employment process. We have closely examined how each is currently broken, and are offering companies creative tips for success at each stage.” says Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox, a nationwide provider of project based hiring and on-demand Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). “In…

ConnectYourCares Mobile Application Receives Five-Star Reviews

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

App for iPhone and Android Devices Delivers Access to Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Information HUNT VALLEY, Md., November 15, 2011 — ConnectYourCare, a leading consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) account administrator, now offers a five-star-rated app that simplifies the healthcare experience while helping its members manage their healthcare budget. The app, called “CYC Mobile,”…

New E-Course Will Help HR Managers Transform Their Workplace

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

Minnetonka, MN, November 16, 2011 – Who’s best qualified to help transform their workplace? A new e-course by Minnesota-based WFC Resources says it’s definitely Human Resources. The company’s latest Web-based course is featured on its brand-new website at WFC Resources, along with dozens of free resources and guides for making the workplace more supportive and…

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…

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…

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…

InterviewStream is Taleo Certified as a Video Interviewing Solution

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BETHLEHEM, PA – November 16, 2011 – InterviewStream, the pioneer in online video interviews announced today that its platform is now Taleo Certified, accessible through Taleo’s Solution Exchange. InterviewStream’s video interviewing technology, integrated with Taleo Recruiting combines the most powerful video interviewing tool with the leading SaaS-based Talent Management solution from Taleo.…

Select International and Upper Allegheny Health System Partner to Develop Talent Strategies

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

Streamlined hiring process includes online testing and interviewing training Pittsburgh, PA – November 16, 2011 – Select International, a global provider of human resource assessment solutions, is partnering with Upper Allegheny Health System (UAHS) to ensure that the health system’s talent strategies support its goals of providing the highest levels of care and patient satisfaction.…

HealthcareSource Concludes Talent Outcomes in Las Vegas Over 200 Participants

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2011

LAS VEGAS, NV and WOBURN, MA – NOVEMBER 16, 2011 – HealthcareSource®, the leader in talent management software solutions for the healthcare industry, recently wrapped up its annual user conference, Talent OutcomesTM, held at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. Over 200 participants gathered to take part in a variety of timely and informative…