Berkshire Associates Inc

Affirmative Action Planning: Going Beyond Development to Actual Implementation

By HR Vendor News | February 23, 2011

COLUMBIA, MD—On March 4, 2011, Sonia Chapin, SPHR, CCP, of Berkshire Associates Inc., a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, will present to companies how to put their affirmative action plans (AAPs) into action, at the Northern Virginia Chapter Society for Human Resource Management’s (NOVA SHRM)…

HR Update: Information on Trends, Regulations, and Issues Impacting the Industry

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2011

COLUMBIA, MD—January 20, 2011 Last year, the human resource industry experienced a lot of change—from trends in diversity and hiring practices, to regulation updates—HR professionals have been busy keeping up. The fact is HR is evolving, and Berkshire’s white paper series gives professionals the information they need to understand these changes, and keep their companies…

The Truth Behind Veteran Transition and Reservist Reintegration into the Workplace

By HR Vendor News | December 15, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD—December 15, 2010, The Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to increase their efforts relating to Veteran outreach. Many organizations are working hard to increase their Veteran outreach activities, and increase the number of Veterans entering their workforce. While much effort and emphasis is being placed on…

2010 OFCCP Updates: Audit Trends, Agency Changes, and Regulation Amendments

By HR Vendor News | November 12, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD—November 12, 2010, This year, Patricia Shiu, Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), is spearheading the agency’s focus on pay equity, individual discrimination, and monitoring outreach efforts with respect to individuals with disabilities and Veterans. These focal points, which have been part of the regulations for decades, have quickly become…

Berkshire Named One of the Largest Women-Owned Businesses in Baltimore

By HR Vendor News | September 12, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD— September 12, 2010, Baltimore Business Journal has named Berkshire Associates Inc. one of the top Largest Woman-Owned Businesses in the Baltimore area for 2010. Berkshire is a leading human resource consulting and software development firms, working with thousands of clients throughout the nation. President & Founder, Dawn S. Hyde, SPHR, is honored to…

Berkshire Associates VP of Product Development Named Innovator of the Year

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD—August 31, 2010, The Maryland Daily Record has named Berkshire Associates’ VP of Product Development, Manoj Tiwari, one of the Innovators of the Year for his inventive and forward-thinking approach to BALANCEtrak, Berkshire’s web-based applicant management software. According to the MD Daily Record, “Innovators are people with vision. With the ability to see a…

Integrating Returning Veterans into the Workplace: What Every HR Professional Should Know

By HR Vendor News | July 26, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD—On August 4, 2010, Beth Ronnenburg, SPHR, of Berkshire Associates Inc., a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, will help attendees bring Veterans back to work the right way in her presentation, “Recruiting Veterans—Strategies for Integrating Returning Vets into the Workplace.” This timely and informative…

Valuing Experience: Strategies for Employing the Older Worker

By HR Vendor News | June 22, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD—On June 28, 2010, Nicole Yeldell, SPHR, of Berkshire Associates Inc., a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, will confirm that even though age is just a number, it also carries some workforce challenges, at the 61st Annual SHRM Conference in San Diego, CA. During…

The Ideal Solution in Applicant Management is Here

By HR Vendor News | May 4, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD—May 3, 2010, Berkshire re-introduces the ideal solution in applicant management—BALANCEtrak, a secure, web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application that gives users more than traditional software. It allows professionals to, organize, manage, and automate their staffing needs, while streamlining their entire hiring processes. From managing requisitions to compliant recordkeeping, BALANCEtrak provides the tools needed to organize…

Berkshire Associates Inc. Joins Forces with KMS Software Company to Provide HR Professionals with Enhanced I-9, E-Verify, and Onboarding Solutions

By HR Vendor News | November 17, 2009

COLUMBIA, MD, November 18, 2009–Berkshire Associates, the leading provider of applicant tracking, affirmative action, compensation, and workforce planning software and services, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with KMS Software, the pioneer of online onboarding, employee engagement technology, and process automation. This union will enable HR professionals using Berkshire’s affirmative action and…