Training and Development

AIRS Launches SearchLab and XtremeLab 2010

By HR Vendor News | December 15, 2009

December 15, 2009—-Lebanon, NH—-AIRS, a market leader in recruitment training today announced the launch of SearchLab and XtremeLab 2010. The new and enhanced classes are now offered virtually and on-site in over 40 U.S. cities. AIRS SearchLab and XtremeLab classes offer cutting edge insight and time tested tools recruiters can apply instantly. Considered the gold-standard…

By HR Vendor News | December 8, 2009

HR consulting firm helps companies reduce costs by enabling employees to get help directly from the EAP, instead of unnecessary visits to health care providers NEW YORK / DECEMBER 2, 2009 – Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) is offering Employee Assistance Program (EAP) “gatekeeper” services that can help employers contain costs while complying with a new…

Corporate Counseling Associates, Inc. Responds to Mental Health Parity Act With EAP Gatekeeper Service

By HR Vendor News | December 8, 2009

HR consulting firm helps companies reduce costs by enabling employees to get help directly from the EAP, instead of unnecessary visits to health care providers NEW YORK / DECEMBER 1, 2009 – Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) is offering Employee Assistance Program (EAP) “gatekeeper” services that can help employers contain costs while complying with a new…

Groundbreaking Leadership Book Tour Debunks Happy Employee Myth

By HR Vendor News | December 2, 2009

Washington, DC –- December 3, 2009 -– We’ve all heard that if you make employees happy, they’ll give you great performance. But a new book reveals the failure of that idea. Trying to make employees happy does not automatically deliver great performance. In fact, this groundbreaking new book shows that for all the billions of…

Leadership IQ Study: Managers Making Recession Worse by Ignoring Employees

By HR Vendor News | December 1, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 2, 2009 – Note to managers: Employees want a lot more attention and feedback from you, even if it’s sometimes negative. According to a new study by Leadership IQ, 66% of employees say that they have too little interaction with their boss. And in an indication that this could be driven…

Development Opportunities Most Important to Job Seekers; Rapport with Manager Ranks Lowest

By HR Vendor News | December 1, 2009

Philadelphia, PA – December 1, 2009 – Job candidates say that having a good connection with one’s manager is the least important factor when considering a new employer, according to a survey of over 1,300 people on LinkedIn® by Right Management. This result is striking given most research confirms the manager’s role as paramount to…

Aggreko plc Introduces Sonar6s Award-Winning Online Performance Reviews for Employees Globally

By HR Vendor News | November 16, 2009

Auckland, New Zealand November 17, 2009 — Sonar6 (http://www.sonar6.com/) will provide Aggreko with a single point of performance information for the entire company, offering online performance reviews, self-assessments and development planning. Aggreko’s North American subsidiary has used Sonar6 for managing the performance of almost 500 employees since early 2009. The decision to roll Sonar6 out…

New E-book Helps Managers Get Better Business Results From Training

By HR Vendor News | November 9, 2009

SEATTLE (Nov. 10, 2009) – Research over several decades indicates that only between 10 to 20 percent of employees apply what they learn in training programs to achieve business results. RealTime Performance, a provider of web-based leadership assessment and development tools, announced an e-book to help managers and training professionals increase the business impact from…

Sharing an Employer's Core Values is Leading Driver to Boost Employee Engagement

By HR Vendor News | October 29, 2009

Philadelphia, PA – October 29, 2009 – A personal commitment to an employer’s core values is the top driver of employee engagement among 91 possible factors analyzed by Right Management in a new global study. The top three factors also include pride in the company’s products and services, as well as a belief that an…

AIRS High Impact Series Offers Quick Solutions for Busy Recruiters

By HR Vendor News | October 19, 2009

October 20, 2009— LEBANON, NH – —AIRS, a market leader in recruitment training today announced the launch of its High Impact Series, offering multiple, one-hour online classes for recruiters on the go. From effectively managing job postings to sourcing above the competition and mastering the world of Twitter, Google and LinkedIn, each interactive course offers…