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TransparentMe Service Helps Job Candidates Perform Their Own Criminal Background Checks

By HR Vendor News | February 17, 2010

CLEVELAND / February 17, 2010 — With the release of TransparentMe (http://www.transparentme.com/), job-seekers can discover any skeletons in their closet before a potential employer does. The public records provider allows candidates to perform an online criminal background check on themselves in a matter of days or even minutes — revealing any negative information that could…

Declining Employee Attitudes Discussed at Southern CT SHRM Luncheon

By HR Vendor News | February 17, 2010

Norwalk, CT / February 17, 2010 — “Resetting the HR Agenda—Leadership Challenges for a New World” was the title of a recent luncheon program of the Southern Connecticut Chapter of Society for Human Resource Management (SOCT SHRM). The program’s featured speaker was Dr. Patrick Hyland, vice president of Sirota Survey Intelligence and adjunct professor at…

Profiles International Identifies Six Keys to Unlocking the Potential of Frontline Managers

By HR Vendor News | February 17, 2010

Austin, TX February 17, 2010— Profiles International, a global leader in employment evaluation and human resource management assessment tools, has identified six keys to unlocking the potential of frontline managers. This newest report provides the best practices for implementing each of the keys identified. “One of the biggest mistakes that many companies make is assuming…

Secova's 2010 Business Outlook for HR Outsourcing

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2010

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, February 16, 2010 – Secova Inc., a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, today announced its addition of forty nine (49) new business service agreements completed in 2009. Twenty-six (26) of the companies have signed on for benefits administration services, including enrollment, data management, premium billing and call center…

MINORITYMBAs.COM Names Claudia Sampson VP of Diversity and Leadership Development

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2010

Norfolk, Va. — February 16, 2010 — MinorityMBAs.com announced it has named Claudia Sampson as its Vice President of Diversity and Leadership Development. Sampson will be tasked with developing online diversity recruiting and retention seminars for corporate HR managers. She will also lead MBA Admissions Consulting and Executive Coaching Services for MinorityMBAs.com. “This important addition…

Renowned U.S. Personality Psychologist to Speak on Employee Engagement at the World Forum on Human Resources

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2010

Dr. Robert Hogan, an American psychologist known for his innovations in personality assessment, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness, will travel to Monterrey, Mexico March 11-12, 2010 to offer his expertise on employee engagement at the World Forum on Human Resources. During Dr. Hogan’s visit, he will present alongside fellow CEOs, presidents, talent and organizational directors,…

New Leadership Team Expands The Kaleidoscope Group's Capabilities

By HR Vendor News | February 12, 2010

Chicago, IL.— February 11, 2010 — The Kaleidoscope Group, L.L.C announced three new additions to its leadership team; Scott Hoesman, president; Jonamay Lambert, senior vice president of marketing; and Liz Vagell, senior vice president of Business Development. Also joining The Kaleidoscope Group is Karen Doer as a consultant/client service manager. The Kaleidoscope Group, a full…

DBSquared Continues to Cut Costs for Their Automated Human Resources Solutions to Help Meet Customer Needs in a Struggling Economy

By HR Vendor News | February 10, 2010

Fayetteville, AR — February 9, 2010 — The price for DBDescriptions, an electronic job description writer released by DBSquared in the last quarter of 2009, has been reduced significantly in an effort to provide organizations with an affordable tool that is easy to use to assist with ADA compliance. DBDescriptions is a Web-based product that…

SmartSearch licenses TalentHook internet search capability to offer users fully integrated resume sourcing, talent acquisition and recruiting business solution

By HR Vendor News | February 10, 2010

February 10, 2009, Las Vegas, NV — Resource Edge, LLC, creator of TalentHook, the Internet’s fastest resume spidering technology solution, has extended its existing partnership with Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), the maker of the SmartSearch applicant tracking system (ATS), with a license agreement to integrate direct use of TalentHook resume search and candidate sourcing…

Proven Positive Employee Response from Dependent Eligibility Audits

By HR Vendor News | February 10, 2010

Dallas, TX—February 10, 2010—HRAdvance, the standard in eligibility solutions, today released the results from client employee surveys, and those results are overwhelmingly positive. HRAdvance is committed to helping benefits professionals stay informed on the impact of dependent eligibility verification on employee relations and health plan cost containment. The de-identified data evaluated in the survey includes…