Good Performance Management and Higher Engagement Levels Are Linked, Suggests New Study

Good performance management practices could drive higher employee engagement levels, indicates new research conducted by HR.com in partnership with BambooHR, HR technology solutions provider. Now available for download, the research report, The Impact of Performance Management on Engagement, is based on responses from 880 HR professionals participating in a survey fielded from January to March…

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Birkman Now an Accredited Recertification Provider for The Society for Human Resource Management

Houston, Texas, September 20, 2017 -The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) has recognized Birkman as an official SHRM Recertification Provider, a pronouncement that identifies the company as offering high-quality learning opportunities for HR professionals. All facilitator led trainings, webinars, and self-paced eLearning courses offered at a cost are now eligible to receive professional development…

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HR.com and Villanova University Have Partnered To Offer HR Certification Preparation Courses for HRCI(R) and SHRM(R) Certification

HR.com is revolutionizing the Human Resources (HR) space with its comprehensive and fully online certification and accreditation program. Offering virtual training for HRCI(R) and SHRM(R) certifications since 2013, HR.com delivers both live (instructor-led) and self-paced study options for certification preparation of HR professionals looking to maintain their credentials. Over that time, a record 93% of…

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Thirty New Modules Added to HR Genius for the Week of Sept. 18, 2017 Including Best Practices in Social Media Recruiting, SSN Verification, and Reducing Recruiter Stress

This week, thirty new Human Resources (HR) lessons on the most up-to-date best practices have been added to HR.com’s HR Genius program, an innovative, educational program containing an unprecedented comprehensive HR library of more than 5,600 interactive mobile friendly elearning lessons. HR.com has become the most popular destination for HR professionals to find on-demand resources…

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Not-For-Profit pay increases stagnant, but turnover on the rise

Kansas City, Kan. – With 2017 pay increase budgets stagnant at 2.6 percent, employers are experiencing a rise in voluntary turnover among their staff. With the average voluntary turnover rate reported as 13.4 percent compared to 11.2 percent four years ago, employers must rethink their strategies in recruiting and retaining an engaged workforce in today’s…

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HR Open Standards Consortium Announces 4.1 HR-JSON Benefits and Compensation Standards

HR Open is a member-driven not-for-profit organization that provides freely available data exchange standards for the Human Resource industry. 4.1 Benefits Specification (Candidate Release) Over 70% of employers offer voluntary benefits such as disability, life, illness, and accident insurance, according to a LIMRA study. Employees may purchase these benefits to provide additional coverage. The Benefits…

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46 Companies Honored as Arizona's Most Admired Companies for 2017

PHOENIX, AZ (September 15, 2017) – BestCompaniesAZ and Az Business magazine honored 46 companies at the 2017 “Arizona’s Most Admired Companies” award reception last night in Scottsdale, and are featured in the September/October issue of Az Business Magazine and online at BestCompaniesAZ.com. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies are selected based on how a company has performed…

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EBI and SmartRecruiters Integration Sets a New Standard for Information Security and Technology

Owings Mills, Maryland – Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI) announced today their integration with SmartRecruiters, the Hiring Success Company. This marks a shift in how integrations will be measured in the future, as it elevates information security to the highest standards. Protecting sensitive information is paramount for all companies in today’s business environment. This is…

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