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Influential Communication Expert Roger D’Aprix Releases New Book: Creating “The Credible Company”
ROI Communication Vice President Roger D’Aprix’s new book, “The Credible Company: Communicating with Today’s Skeptical Workforce,” is being released today by San Francisco publisher Jossey-Bass. The premise of the book is that today’s corporate organizations are undergoing revolutionary change – change that has turned their relationship with their employees upside down. D’Aprix provides a logical and tested methodology to inform and engage skeptical employees in a time of turbulent change. - November 07, 2008 - ROI Communication, Inc.
New Whitepaper from Presagia: "The Task Bank – Crucial for a Successful Stay at Work/Return to Work Program"
Presagia releases new whitepaper, “The Task Bank – Crucial for a Successful Stay at Work/Return to Work Program.” In this whitepaper, industry experts Robert Hall, Ph.D., CRC, CDMS and Peter Davie, M.S., CRC illuminate an often overlooked yet integral component of Stay at Work/Return to Work programs - the Transitional Task Bank - and offer best-practice advice on the development and use of one. - November 06, 2008 - Presagia
JobDig Ranks in 50 Fastest-growing Private Companies in Minnesota
On October 23, 2008 the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal released its 50 Fastest-growing Private Companies in Minnesota. JobDig ranked 47th on the list with a growth rate of 60% over the past three years. - November 06, 2008 - JobDig
Proticon Career Services Launches Contract Staffing Service Offering
Proticon is a leading career management firm specializing in professional level recruitment, placement, career development consulting, coaching and training. Proticon - Professional, Motivational Consulting. - November 05, 2008 - Proticon Career Services
Most Companies Encourage Their Employees to Take Part in the Voting Process
Not feeling very civic minded come voting day? Your employer might just provide the nudge you need, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Giving employees the chance to vote is often mandated by state laws, but many employers go beyond legal requirements to... - November 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
AlignMark, Inc., Launches Sales Excellence Research Study
AlignMark, Inc., is pleased to announce the formal launch of it’s 2009 Sales Talent Research Study and is actively seeking participation from companies. As part of the Study, AlignMark will use its previously developed and validated AccuVision Sales Simulator 2.0, the only online interactive... - November 02, 2008 - AlignMark
A for Appointments One of the Leading Employment Agency in Sheffield UK Uses Leading Edge Technology to Launch Their New Website
Margaret Haywood, Managing Director of A for Appointments, announces today the company’s launch of its website development project, http://www.aforappointments.com. The new site is part of an integrated communications plan built by Wills Beck, WSI Internet Marketing. A for Appointments, an... - November 01, 2008 - Willsbeck - WSI
Women’s Personal Safety a Key Concern as Days Get Shorter
Timely online course welcomed as UK days become shorter. - November 01, 2008 - Sharp End Training
Access Financial Launches Contractor Management Services in China
AFSS has launched Managed Services for Expatriate Contractors and Freelancers working in China. They enable contractors, recruitment companies and clients to rest assured that all legal requirements for IIT, Z visa and employment law are met through a fully administered and compliant solution. - October 30, 2008 - Access Business Counsel LLC
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Helps Seasonal Job Seekers
Tips to find holiday employment in a competitive job market. - October 30, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
LTS Advisors Announces Resume Writing Service
LTS has added an affordable resume writing service for recent college graduates and financial service professionals. The service is in keeping with the company's philosophy of high quality personalized services and products. - October 30, 2008 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Terry Trimmer Celebrates 3 Years with Florida-Based Executive Search Firm
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., an executive search firm specializing in the building materials industry, congratulates Terry Trimmer for 3 years of recruiting excellence. - October 30, 2008 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Simply Hired Launches Sites for Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and India
Today, Simply Hired launches international job search websites for Canada (www.SimplyHired.ca), the United Kingdom (www.SimplyHired.co.uk), Australia (www.SimplyHired.com.au) and India (www.SimplyHired.co.in). The sites will include over 1.5 million job listings aggregated from the leading job... - October 30, 2008 - Simply Hired, Inc.
For Most Companies, Layoffs Are Tough to Avoid
Study: Six of Ten Companies Have Trimmed Their Workforce, and Almost Half Expect More Cuts in the Next Six Months. - October 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Business Expert Webinars Delivers Its 100th Business eLearning Training Session
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, achieved a major milestone today when they delivered their 100th for-fee webinar. “I am proud of this significant BEW accomplishment. I'm not aware of any other program that has delivered 100 for-fee webinars in this... - October 28, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
Quintessential Careers Sets Job Action Day 2008 for Nov. 3
Quintessential Careers has declared Nov. 3 Job Action Day 2008 worldwide -- a day for job-seekers and workers to confront the current economic crisis head-on and take action steps to improve their careers. - October 28, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
Core3 Launches On Demand HR sm
Core3, Inc., has announced the launch of their HR On DemandSM platform and service offering. HR On DemandSM effectively automates all HR-related activities and provides administrators and employees with the full functionality of an enterprise-class, web-based HR Information System. Designed... - October 25, 2008 - Core3, Inc.
InkjetSuperstore.com Continues to Focus on Reducing Printing Costs When Printing Checks with MICR Toner Cartridges
With the expansion of its lineup of replacement MICR toner cartridges for use in Lexmark, HP, IBM, Dell, Xerox, Troy, and Source Technologies printers, InkjetSuperstore.com continues to focus on reducing printing costs when printing checks with MICR toner cartridges. "InkjetSuperstore.com has... - October 24, 2008 - InkjetSuperstore.com
Novotus Announces First Recruiting Product with Guarantee at HR Southwest Convention
Novotus, a leading recruitment process outsourcing firm headquartered in Austin, announced an industry leading product promise of filling open positions within 30 days. - October 24, 2008 - Novotus
New Training Solution from TreeLine Makes People and Business Performance Affordable
TreeLine Training, Inc. announced today 17 new e-learning programs and an expanded library of 73 instructor-led programs to meet the growing global demand for effective soft skills at new price levels that every organization can afford. TreeLine has created a new and comprehensive offering called CRPL™. CRPL means Customizable and Reproducible Program Library. From instructor-led programs to e-learning courseware CRPL is designed to improve the performance of people, teams and firms. - October 22, 2008 - TreeLine Training, Inc.
New Job Finding Tool Reveals the Best in Hospitalist Employment
HospitalistEmploymentFinder.com brand new website dedicated to the needs of the Hospitalist community. HospitalistEmploymentFinder.com pairs Hospitalists with hospitals around the country. HospitalistEmploymentFinder.com reveals the best Hospitalist job opportunities in the country. - October 22, 2008 - Remwes Media
Robert D. Edelheit is Pleased to Announce 3 Year Rate Guarantees for United Group Programs, Inc./OptiMed
OptiMed's Three Year Rate Guarantee OptiMed Is Now Offering a 3 Year Rate Guarantee in Select States. OptiMed Health Plans will offer four distinct fully insured OptiMed medical plans, and guarantee competitive rates for 3 full years. No gimmicks, no smoke and mirrors, just four great programs... - October 22, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Almost One-Third of Employers Fail to Teach Business Basics to First-Time Bosses
According to a recent survey by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), when it comes to showing first-time managers how to do their jobs, close to one-third of employers surveyed said they do not teach budgeting, time management, and project management. Twenty-six percent of employers... - October 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
City Should Brace for Regulatory "Tsunami" Warns Pre-Employment Screening Company Powerchex
The credit crunch and bank bailouts are forcing an “about-turn” by the FSA from principles to rule-based regulation. - October 19, 2008 - Powerchex
Investment Banks Make 52% Cut Back on New Employees Reports City Pre-Employment Screening Firm Powerchex
Employment offers in Financial Services fall as Investment Bankers are the worst hit, but IT contractors buck the trend. - October 19, 2008 - Powerchex
Office 2007 Training Courses Released by Technology Skills
The series of seventeen (17) titles combine audio, animation, and software simulation with an easy-to-navigate user interface to make the discovery of the newest editions of Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word both effective and entertaining. - October 18, 2008 - Technology Skills, Inc.
E. Sue Huff Was Keynote Speaker at the Christian Chamber "Bright Ideas" Expo
Sue Huff of E. Sue Huff & Associates, Inc. was the keynote speaker for the Christian Chamber “Bright Ideas” Expo held on October 2 at Pelican Preserve in Fort Myers. The timely topic, “Getting a Job, Keeping a Job and Being Excellent in your Job” was well received by... - October 18, 2008 - E. Sue Huff & Associates
Crescent State Bank Vice President Named Chair of 2009 Raleigh Business Expo
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Sally Neuman, vice president at the bank, has been named chair of the 2009 Raleigh Business Expo presented by... - October 18, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
PropertyShark.com Launches PropertyShark University; Real Estate School Offers Accredited Broker Continuing Education Classes in New York
PropertyShark.com today announced the official launch of PropertyShark University and its website, www.PropertySharkUniversity.com. The school, accredited by the state of New York, offers a full curriculum of broker continuing education classes. The classes are also intended for real estate investors. - October 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Employers Rx Founder Bruce Silver is Featured on the South Florida Business Report, Segment Will Focus on Ways to Reduce Small Business Costs
Bruce Silver, Founder of employee management and HR Outsourcing consulting firm Employers Rx LLC will discuss how small business owners can greatly reduce the cost of employee administration, benefits and compliance. He is featured on this week’s edition of “The South Florida Business Report” airing on WPEC-CBS Channel 12 on Saturday October 18th at 12:00 noon. Employers will learn how to provide affordable health care, and take control of their HR administration and compliance issues. - October 17, 2008 - Employers Rx LLC
Mahoney & Associates Names Christopher Gammill, MBA as Benefits Consultant
Appointment fills key role for company. - October 17, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
John G Brenner LLC Hires Jose Reyes as a Lead Investigator
Well respected law enforcement officer will join John G. Brenner Investigations LLC as a team leader. - October 16, 2008 - John G Brenner Investigations LLC
RealTime HR Goes Live with Integral’s i-Trust Human Capital Product Suite
Integral Systems i-Trust product suite of Human Capital Solutions - HR, employee self service (ESS) and reporting - is now live at numerous multi-unit restaurants serviced by RealTime HR. i-Trust, has been implemented to underpin RealTime HR’s human resource service offering, and improve productivity through workforce management, time and attendance and reporting. - October 16, 2008 - Integral Systems, Inc.
Palladian to Attend the Military Job Fair of Virginia
Palladian International will be attending the Military Job Fair of Virginia on October 21, 2008 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. - October 16, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
Social Security Disability Specialist Offers Free Form to Assist Claimants
Claims for social security disability benefits are decided on the basis of medical documentation. However, such claims can be significantly strengthened by one particular form of medical documentation known as a residual functional capacity form, a form that allows a physician to submit a detailed statement in support of a patient's case, and which is now being offered as a free download on the homepage of Disability Secrets. - October 15, 2008 - Disability Secrets
Business is Booming at Tampa Personal Concierge Even with Economic Downturn in Florida
Tampa Personal Concierge is seeing a significant increase in business from building partnerships in and around the Tampa Bay area. - October 14, 2008 - Tampa Personal Concierge
Ex-Lehman and Merrill Lynch Staff Being Hired in the Middle East by Grafdom
Grafdom experiences a high demand for finance professionals in the Middle East, specifically from ailing giants in the US. Banking and insurance clients are reportedly seeking to hire dozens of ex-employees from Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch and AIG. - October 13, 2008 - Grafdom
Global Survey Shows Employees in US Lead English Speaking Countries In Motivation
Sixty-two percent of workers in the U.S. are highly motivated, in fact they are the most motivated among English speaking countries, according to a global survey by MindTools.com, the most visited career skills site on the Internet. Those surveyed included 10,310 MindTools.com newsletter readers,... - October 10, 2008 - Mind Tools Ltd
Two Chicago Organizations Join Forces
Raising the bar on HR industry standards, Integral Systems, Inc. elects ABS Associates to deliver Tiered Support Service to its clients. Utilizing ABS’ investments in support administration and first level customer help, Integral Systems continues to demonstrate its leadership in providing clients with best in class Human Capital products and services. - October 10, 2008 - Integral Systems, Inc.
Business Controls, Inc. to Host Training Series, “Managing Workplace Misconduct”
Business Controls, Inc. has announced they will be hosting a three-day training series, November 4-6, entitled “Managing Workplace Misconduct.” These full-day programs are designed to provide guidance on improving internal controls and processes and help organizations detect,... - October 09, 2008 - Business Controls, Inc.
Jewellery Recruitment Specialist, Jewellery Stylist Unveils New Website to Help Creative People Find Jewellery Jobs Across the UK
Forward thinking consultant company, Jewellery Stylist, who specialises in recruiting candidates solely for the jewellery and watch industry has this week launched its new website to promote jewellery vacancies in London and across the UK. - October 09, 2008 - Jewellery Stylist
CPEhr’s 2008 YTD Workers’ Compensation Report Shows Losses 75% Below State Average
Report shows CPEhr’s aggressive Risk Management and Safety services significantly impact clients’ workers’ compensation experience. - October 07, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
Arizona Private Investigator Firm Announces E-Verify and I-9 Compliance Services for Arizona Businesses
Agency’s low-cost E-Verify service enables compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes 23-214. - October 07, 2008 - Strategic Intelligence Services
Employgo.co.uk Seeks Ambassadors for Their New Leeds-Based Student Recruitment Website
A new Leeds-based website has been launched to help young people find full-time and part-time jobs in Yorkshire – and they are offering instant cash bonuses to young people who act as Ambassadors. - October 05, 2008 - Employgo
Region 10 ESC Revolutionizes Hiring for School Districts Using WinOcular Applicant Tracking and Hiring Automation Technology
Using the WinOcular Hiring Automation and Applicant Tracking system Region 10 will provide a nationally and regionally focused hiring portal for applicants to view postings and apply for jobs in all 80 school districts and charter schools served by the Regional ESC. “The focus on the applicants needs is a unique perspective offered by WinOcular,” states Dr. Williams. “Job seekers complete just one application and are immediately able to apply for jobs in every one of our Districts." - October 04, 2008 - Combined Computer Resources, Inc.
Miller McKenzie Receives Successive Award for Commitment to Its Team
A Lincoln based Executive Search and Selection consultancy has been awarded the Investors in People award for the second successive occasion. - October 04, 2008 - Miller McKenzie
NIIT Wins Gold in Learning in Practice Awards
Chief Learning Officer Magazine Honors NIIT for Excellence in Enterprise eLearning. - October 03, 2008 - NIIT (USA) Inc.
Crouch, Slavin & Company Selects CS3 Technology as New Company Name
Name change reflects commitment to clients and broader geographic reach. - October 03, 2008 - CS3 Technology
MWA (UK) Ltd Launches 5th Book in the 54th Series of Human and Organisational Potential - a Book That May Change Your Life
54 Simple Truths with Brutal Advice - How to Face the Challenges of Life. By Mike Wash Short simple to the point, tough love, a philosophy for a healthy and successful life.This follows the success of 54 Tools and Techniques for Excellence illustrating National Award winners for Organisational Development Alder Hey Children's Hospital. - October 03, 2008 - MWA (UK) Ltd
Implementing Regulations for the Labor Contract Law of China: Unofficial Translation Released by Grandall Legal Group
On Wednesday, Grandall Legal Group, a leading Chinese law firm, issued its unofficial English translation of the Implementing Regulations for the Labor Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China. The Regulations, which were officially promulgated on September 18, 2008, should have a... - October 03, 2008 - Grandall Legal Group