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Asian American Journalists Association to Convene in Boston
Four-day convention focuses on how to survive industry turmoil, reinvent media - August 13, 2009 - Asian American Journalists Association 20th Convention
Suncoast Medical Clinic to Deliver Managed Learning Services to Physicians and Employees on the Web Using On-Demand Learning Software
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Suncoast Medical Clinic one of the nation’s largest physician alliances, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL has selected the award-winning LearnCenter® platform to deliver online courseware and managed training services to its employees and customers. - August 13, 2009 - Learn.com
The End of Recession? Ask the Recruitment Agencies, Skillz Recruitment
The End is Just Around the Corner: Economy Will Start Growing Again, Economists Say; Specialist Recruitment Agencies are the First Ones to Overcome the Bad Times - August 13, 2009 - Skillz Recruitment
State School Students Forced to Lie on Job Applications, Research by Powerchex Finds
State school graduates are 25% more likely to lie on their CV than independent school applicants. - August 13, 2009 - Powerchex
Job Applicants Turn to Lies in Depths of Recession, Powerchex Research Finds
The number of candidates with a major lie on their CV has reached a three year high. Young graduates have the largest increase in the number of lying candidates of any age group. - August 12, 2009 - Powerchex
HCR Outperforming the Industry’s Top Player
A new independent study focusing on the UK’s Property and Estate Management industry has revealed that the HCR Group, (UK and Worldwide) is outperforming the largest player within the industry. In addition the study conducted by the business intelligence group, Plimsoll Publishing Limited,... - August 12, 2009 - HCR Group
Customers Score Market Research Suppliers from Highest to Lowest
Scores of more than 60 leading market research suppliers are reported by their customers along six key satisfaction dimensions - August 11, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Worky.com Aims to Change the Face of Online Recruitment in Ireland
A new Irish website, Worky.com aims to change the way people hire and get hired. Worky.com aims to capture a significant share of the Irish recruitment industry by migrating people from jobsites and enabling online hiring for employers. However, Worky’s ambitions extend beyond the shores of Ireland as they pledge to take a piece of an estimated global market worth some €500 billion. - August 11, 2009 - Worky.com Ltd.
Kineo Talk on Moodle at Chicago E-learning Showcase
Kineo US CEO Steve Lowenthal will explore how Moodle is changing the face of corporate e-learning at the Chicago E-Learning Showcase event on August 19th, 2009. Moodle is the most popular LMS in the US, with over 18% of US corporates using Moodle according to a 2008 E-Learning Guild survey. Kineo... - August 11, 2009 - Kineo Group
Most Employers Are Ineffective at Supporting New Managers
i4cp study finds most organizations don’t provide any measurement when transitioning employees to management for the first time. - August 10, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Poised for Growth, Human Resources Social Network HRM Today is Auctioned on eBay
Innovative human resources social networking site HRM Today is being auctioned off through eBay, keeping with the online community’s vision of elevating the human resources profession through the use of Web 2.0 technology. The wide-ranging network of collaborative, multi-author blogs,... - August 09, 2009 - HRM Today
AJR & Partners Welcomes Jose Mateo to the Account Management Team
AJR & Partners, an award-winning public relations and marketing firm in South Miami is proud to announce that Jose S. Mateo, one of its hard-working interns, has joined the permanent team as Assistant Account Executive. AJR & Partners has always believed in engaging new strategies and... - August 08, 2009 - AJR & Partners
Address Auto-Fill Pioneer Postcode Anywhere is Dell Award Finalist
Business efficiency specialist joins top ten UK companies vying for prestigious award - August 08, 2009 - PCA Predict
Virtual TimeClock Basic Edition: Time Clock Software That Grows with Your Business
Brand new low cost time clock for small businesses backed by an industry leader in time and attendance software. - August 07, 2009 - Redcort Software
White & Case’s Colin Diamond to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations ("C&DIs")
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Colin Diamond, Partner, White & Case will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New Compliance &... - August 07, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Anger Management Expert Asked to Write for LA Examiner Online News
Shannon Munford the owner of Daybreak Counseling Service was recently awarded the opportunity to become the LA Examiner’s local beat writer on all things anger management. - August 06, 2009 - Daybreak Counseling Service
i4cp Experiences Growth in Membership
FedEx Ground, The Gap and Yum! Brands among several Fortune 500 companies that have selected i4cp to help improve workforce productivity. - August 06, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Proticon Selected by USWIB to Assist Displaced Professionals
Proticon is a leading career management firm specializing in professional level recruitment, placement, career development consulting, coaching and training. Proticon - Professional, Motivational Consulting. - August 06, 2009 - Proticon Career Services
Frontline Source Group, Texas' Premier Temporary Staffing and Direct-Hire Placement Agency, Announced This Week That It is Relocating Its Office in Sugar Land, Texas
Frontline Source Group, Texas’ premier temporary staffing and direct-hire placement agency, announced this week that it is relocating its office in Sugar Land, TX. The company that has won "#1 Best Places to Work," two years in a row, by the Dallas Business Journal and winner of the... - August 05, 2009 - Frontline Source Group
Project Management Training in Mahwah, NJ
Business Expands Courses to Mahwah, NJ - http://ArcellaGlobal Offers Weekend PM Training, August 22nd & 23rd. - August 05, 2009 - Arcella Global
On the Way Resume Uses Moving Billboard to Find You a Job Innovative Service Ensures That Job Seekers Stand Out from the Crowd
A new online job search site, On the Way Resume, gives job seekers and employers an innovative new way to find each other – and a summer promotion to save them some money. With unemployment approaching 10%, unemployed or underemployed job seekers are seeking innovative ways to be seen by... - August 05, 2009 - On The Way Resume
Kineo Offers Free E-Learning Course in Response to Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Join Kineo and Mary K. Schottmiller J.D, former EVP Human Resources of First Group America on August 27th for a case study on the development of a an eLearning course in response to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. All who attend will receive a Free copy of the course. Agenda: The Lilly... - August 05, 2009 - Kineo Group
TW Allison Signs New Contracts and Reports Rapid Growth
TW Allison signs three new contracts with three multi-nationals - sees rapid growth ahead. - August 04, 2009 - TW Allison Corporate Training
Market Research Organizations Further Reduced Budgets by 2.9% Totaling 12.4% During the First Six Months of 2009
During this the first half of the year, 56% of market research organizations laid off one or more employees. - August 03, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
Most Employers Willing to Assist Laid-Off Employees
i4cp Study: Companies primarily outsource outplacement assistance. - August 03, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Canadian Job Bank Directory Offers Hidden Job Resources for Immigrants Seeking Work
Jobpostcanada.com. Canadian jobsite directory help jobseekers finding hidden job resources across Canada. - August 03, 2009 - Jobpostcanada.com
Keeping Your New Job in Tough Times Through Effective Leadership is Focus of August Experts Connection
Forty Percent of New Hires Fail in First 18 Months, But Leadership Expert George Bradt Explains How to Implement a 100-Day Plan for Ongoing Success. - August 02, 2009 - NETSHARE
Superior Business Staffing Offers College Grads the ‘Tweet’ Sound of Available Jobs
SBS uses Twitter and Facebook to help recent graduates find employment - August 02, 2009 - Superior Business Staffing
Darren Somo is the Newest ActionCOACH Franchise Owner in Southern California
Darren Somo is excited to use his prior career experience and accomplishments to help small businesses in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. - August 02, 2009 - ActionCOACH
Why Are 1 Million Americans Traveling Outside Of the USA Every Year for Surgery
Self-Insured Employers Can Finally Reduce the cost of providing Healthcare Benefits… some by as much as 70%. - August 01, 2009 - Global Surgery Network, Inc
The 1st National Corporate Wellness Conference Announces Some It's Key Speakers
The 1st National Corporate Wellness Conference that focuses on employers announces some it's featured speakers. The conference will be 1st conference on a national basis to convene top US healthcare leaders for employers, governmental entities, insurance companies, and health insurance agents, and... - August 01, 2009 - Corporate Wellness Conference
1st Employer Based Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Some of Its Key Speakers and Key Sponsors
The conference will feature key speakers from CIGNA, Aetna, McDonalds, Black and Decker, and other large groups and associations. - August 01, 2009 - Voluntary Benefits Conference
New e-Book Helps Companies Achieve Higher Levels of Employee Engagement
New e-Book Helps Companies Achieve Higher Levels of Employee Engagement “Beyond the Headset” Offers 25 Hints, Tips, and Techniques for Call Center Managers In his informative new e-book, Skills World’s chief learning officer, Gary Jensen, offers call center management a variety... - August 01, 2009 - Skills World
Mr. T. Kevin Carroll Named to Ezenia! Inc. Board of Advisors
Ezenia, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EZEN.OB), a leading provider of real time solutions for situation sensitive and mission critical applications in corporate, government and commercial networks, announced today that Mr. T. Kevin Carroll has been appointed to the Ezenia Board of Advisors (BOA). The... - July 31, 2009 - Ezenia! Inc.
Mr. Walter I. Jones Named to Ezenia! Inc. Board of Advisors
Ezenia, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: EZEN.OB), a leading provider of real time solutions for situation sensitive and mission critical applications in corporate, government and commercial networks, announced today that BGen. Walter I. Jones (USAF-Retired) has been appointed to the Ezenia Board of... - July 31, 2009 - Ezenia! Inc.
Applaud Solutions Joins Oracle® PartnerNetwork
ISV Partner is dedicated to Oracle® Human Capital Management Applaud Solutions today announced that it has become a Partner in the Oracle® PartnerNetwork. Applaud Solutions are a new cross market Independent Software Vendor dedicated wholly to producing solutions for Oracle®... - July 31, 2009 - Applaud Solutions
Learn.com Client, Robbins-Gioia Wins 2009 HR Leadership Award
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that long-time client, Robbins-Gioia, a leading provider of program management services, headquartered in Alexandria, Va., has taken first place at the 2009 HR Leadership Awards. The award is given for excellence in thought leadership around creating and implementing new ideas and approaches that improve organizational performance. - July 31, 2009 - Learn.com
New Firm Offers Online Education for Entrepreneurs - Teams Up with Kauffman Foundation to Promote Entrepreneurial Mindset Program
The Entrepreneurial Learning Institute (www.elientrepreneur.com), a world leader in the field of entrepreneurship education, training and development, releases an online learning program designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking in classrooms and communities across the globe. - July 30, 2009 - The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, LLC
Staffing Software Provider eEmpACT Enters Strategic Partnership with Business Expense Recovery Solution Expert TaxBreak
New alliance helps joint customers more easily identify potential tax credits. - July 30, 2009 - eEmpACT
Faayda.com Launches ‘Resume Builder’
India's fastest growing job search portal, Faayda.com, introduces ‘Resume Builder’ that allows job seekers to not just upload but build their resume effectively online. - July 30, 2009 - Faayda Jobs
LatPro Diversity Career Fair Returns to Atlanta on August 27
LatPro’s job fair for Hispanic and bilingual professionals will take place at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Plaza on Thursday August 27th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - July 29, 2009 - LatPro Inc.
Retensa’s New HR Metrics Tool Reveals More Employee Cost Savings
Retensa launches its next-generation employee cost analysis tool, HRMetricsPro (www.hrmetricspro.com), expanding its HR Metrics Service. - July 29, 2009 - Retensa, LLC
Web-Based Technology Changes the Face of Employee Onboarding
Greenboard (www.greenboarding.com) is quickly becoming known throughout the PEO industry (Professional Employer Organization) as the “gold-standard” when it comes to employee on-boarding. Using a dynamic, web-based process, new-hire paperwork is virtually eliminated — allowing new... - July 28, 2009 - Efficient Forms
Looking for a Job? Prepare to be Drug Tested
i4cp Study: Most Companies Drug Test, Especially During Pre-Employment - July 28, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
HSI Welcomes Jeff Lindsey, CLO
HSI Announces New Chief Learning Officer - July 26, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)
Learn.com Offers Revolutionary New Reskilling Portal for U.S. Job Seekers
Learn.com, the world leader in on-demand workforce education and productivity, took another step toward helping America realize a speedy economic recovery today by announcing its new Learn.com Personal Edition. Learn.com offers critical employability skills to assist job seekers in landing new positions. - July 26, 2009 - Learn.com
Atlantic Global PLC Announce the Release of Atlantic Global OnDemand v3
Professional Service Automation and Project Portfolio Management Software provider Atlantic Global announce major enhancements to the market-leading solution Atlantic Global OnDemand. - July 25, 2009 - Atlantic Global PLC
New Company Finds Buried Treasure in Human Resource Databases
Workforce Foresight helps clients discover hidden information and knowledge in human resource databases that can improve recruiting, reduce turnover, get more ROI from training and inform strategy. The company developed the first automated tool for knowledge discovery in workforce databases. - July 25, 2009 - Workforce Foresight LLC
Swiftpro's First Pakistani Client
Popular International Recruiting Agency (PIRA) is now updated with Swiftpro's CVPlus Visual 3.0 Recruitment Software. - July 25, 2009 - Swiftpro
Acua and AA in Training Link-Up
Acua Ltd has signed up AA Insurance to a major management training programme to help improve the skills of staff at its Cardiff headquarters. Up to 28 of the company’s staff are currently studying towards university accredited management capability diplomas – and none of them ever have... - July 25, 2009 - Acua Limited