Screening / Assessment

New Perspectives, Research on Executive Onboarding Has the Attention of Business Leaders

By HR Vendor News | January 27, 2010

When new leaders fail, the entire organization loses. In today’s economy, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Current studies from many organizations show a failure rate of over 40% for new executive hires. Statistics such as this are no surprise to onboarding expert George Bradt. “Over the last year, we have found people and organizations getting…

HR Chally Strengthens I/O Team With the Addition of Chris Holmes, Ph.D.

By HR Vendor News | January 26, 2010

Dayton, Ohio, January 26, 2010 – HR Chally, a research-based talent management company announced the hiring of Chris Holmes, Ph.D. as its new Senior Research Consultant. With 22 years of experience in designing and implementing organization effectiveness strategies, Dr. Holmes will be responsible for managing technical resources for large-scale client validation studies, leading ROI programs…

Impact Achievement Introduces the Harrison Assessments™ Talent Solutions, Ideal Template for Recruiting

By HR Vendor News | January 26, 2010

SEATTLE – Jan. 20, 2010 – Impact Achievement Group introduced the Harrison Assessments Talent Solutions (HATS), a comprehensive and fully automated hiring assessment system that streamlines candidate screening and selection. With the Harrison system, recruiters and hiring managers can pre-assess the eligibility and suitability of candidates before reviewing resumes, significantly cutting screening times. Using HATS’…

HR Chally Hires Scott Runkle as Director of Business Development

By HR Vendor News | January 26, 2010

Chally is pleased to announce a new business development representative to help present our talent management services to prospects and clients. Dayton, Ohio, January 20, 2010 – HR Chally, a research-based talent management company, announced the hiring of Scott Runkle as their new Director of Business Development. In this role, he is responsible for helping…

Universal Background Screening Expands with Opening of Los Angeles Office

By HR Vendor News | January 26, 2010

Universal Background Screening Expands with Opening of Los Angeles Office PHOENIX, January 26, 2010 — Universal Background Screening, Inc., a leading provider of employment background screening, drug testing and physical exam services, today announced that the Company opened a satellite office in the Los Angeles, California area and added staff to all areas of the…

Profiles International Announces Rosewood Hotels & Resorts as a 2009 Outstanding Client Winner

By HR Vendor News | January 26, 2010

Austin, TX, January 26, 2010 — Profiles International recognizes Rosewood Hotels and Resorts as a 2009 Outstanding Client. Since partnering with Profiles International in 2004, Rosewood has reduced turnover and increased productivity. Rosewood uses two products — ProfileXT® and Customer Service Profile™ (hospitality version), and has successfully lowered recruiting costs and increased employee engagement. Rosewood…

Black & Decker shows how to make learning mobile using CERTPOINT technology

By HR Vendor News | January 25, 2010

[Thursday 21st January] 2010, Rob Sharpe, Black & Decker’s Director of Sales Training and Recruiting is to talk on mobile learning at the Learning Technologies Conference, London, UK. During the presentation, Rob will demonstrate how using the company’s integrated learning management system CERTPOINT VLS was central to its success. Taking place on January 28, Rob’s…

Verifications, Inc. Announces Webinar Devoted to Onboarding Tactics

By HR Vendor News | January 23, 2010

Minneapolis, MN — January 22, 2010 —Verifications, Inc., a leading provider of global employment screening and onboarding solutions, recently announced the next event in their Hiring Essentials Webinar Series focusing on improving how companies onboard new employees and getting them productive and engaged faster. The webinar will be presented by Ted Vecchio, speaker, author, and…

Impact Achievement Introduces the Harrison Assessments Talent Solutions, Ideal Template for Recruiting

By HR Vendor News | January 21, 2010

SEATTLE — Jan. 20, 2010 — Impact Achievement Group introduced the Harrison Assessments Talent Solutions (HATS), a comprehensive and fully automated hiring assessment system that streamlines candidate screening and selection. With the Harrison system, recruiters and hiring managers can pre-assess the eligibility and suitability of candidates before reviewing resumes, significantly cutting screening times. Using HATS’…

Applicant Insight Earns SAPAA Third Party Administrator Certification (C-TPA)

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2010

Tampa, Florida – January 19, 2010 Applicant Insight, Inc., a leading provider of background screening, drug testing and clinical services is pleased to announce our Certified Third Party Administrator (C-TPA) designation from the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA). This distinguished honor is held only by a select few companies in the United States. In…