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It Doesn’t Take a (M.I.T) Rocket Scientist to Falsify a Resume
Marilee Jones resigned Thursday after nearly three decades at MIT. The Dean of Admissions at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology admitted that she had fabricated her own educational credentials. Officials of the institute said she did not have even an undergraduate degree. - April 29, 2007 - MyBackgroundCheck.com
Global HR Research Increases Customer Service Team to Meet Growing Demand
Brandon G. Phillips CEO of Global HR Research, a leading provider of employment screening and investigative services, welcomes Erin Snider, Kristin Foelgner and Maggie McCasey to the team. As account representative screening specialists, they will provide detailed background screens for clients... - April 27, 2007 - Global HR Research
Leading Online Job Board and Recruiting Agency, Talent Zoo, to Unveil Newly Revolutionized Site
With a brand new look, TalentZoo.com is a leading destination site for professionals in the advertising, marketing and communications industries. - April 26, 2007 - Talent Zoo
1001 Careers - Jobs in the Midlands; Reasons Why the Housing Sector is a Great Place to Be
Demand for jobs in housing is on the increase. This website provides socially rewarding role, based in the midlands. Find jobs that make a difference and jobs that help your work/life balance. - April 26, 2007 - 1001careers
Health Insurance Expert Alt Taps Eisen Management Group for PR
Alt Benefits Consultants Slates National PR, Education and Brand Campaign with EMG - April 25, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Castleton Group Executive Appointed Chair of NAPEO Carolina’s Leadership Council
The Castleton Group, a full service HR outsourcing company, has announced that Jay McLamb, COO of The Castleton Group, has been appointed chair of the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations’ (NAPEO) Carolina leadership council. In his position as council chair, McLamb... - April 25, 2007 - Castleton Group
Greensboro’s The HR Group and Charlotte’s K & P Consulting Enter into Merger
The HR Group, Inc., headquartered in Greensboro, and K & P Consulting of Charlotte announced a merger that will broaden the scope of customized human resource services offered to the thriving Charlotte marketplace and beyond. Effectively immediately, K & P Consulting will transition their... - April 25, 2007 - The HR Group, Inc.
Workforce Solutions, Inc., a Professional Employer Organization, Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Workforce Solutions, a professional employer organization (PEO), that maintains its corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month. The company also has offices in Albuquerque, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Portland and in the San Francisco Bay area (Stockton and... - April 24, 2007 - Workforce Solutions, Inc.
The Executive Staffing Group Sponsors Cary Ducks Unlimited
Brooks Savage, CEO of The Executive Staffing Group (ESG), a firm specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services, and training, has announced that the firm is a sponsor of the 28th Annual Cary Ducks Unlimited Banquet, an event that raises funds to aid in wetland preservation. - April 24, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
American Association for Affirmative Action Announces 33rd Annual Conference, "Diversity and Affirmative Action: Where Do They Meet"
Outstanding diversity and civil rights professionals meet in Austin, Texas to discuss affirmative action challenges - April 22, 2007 - American Association for Affirmative Action
The Castleton Group Announces Health Fair
The Castleton Group, a full-service professional employer organization specializing in human resources outsourcing, has announced that the firm will host a free health fair on Wednesday, April 25 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at The Castleton Group’s Training and Conference Center located at 4101... - April 19, 2007 - Castleton Group
Despite Growing Demand for Market Researchers, Offshoring Not Viewed as an Option for the Market Research Industry
Following only budgets, staffing in the market research industry has become a critical industry challenge with an increasing number of market research jobs to fill in 2007. And industry participants do not feel strongly that offshoring is a viable solution. - April 18, 2007 - MarketResearchCareers
Spain's Executives Don't Move Much
Executive turnover in Spain, among Europe's lowest, contrasts with one of the highest employee turnover rates of the continent. This is one of the key findings of a study on executive turnover in Spain produced by Jakobsland Partners. Here some of the causes: 1. Generous statutory formula to... - April 16, 2007 - Jakobsland Partners
Global HR Research Offers Comprehensive Tenant Screening
Global HR Research, a company which provides employment background screening and investigative services, has expanded its offerings to include Tenant Screening, a program designed to assist residential and commercial property owners make sound tenant selections. Many property owners rely solely... - April 15, 2007 - Global HR Research
Global HR Research Appoints Thomas A. Knox as Chief Financial Officer
Brandon G. Phillips, CEO for Global HR Research, is pleased to announce that Thomas A. Knox has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. Knox brings 30 years of executive leadership to Global HR Research. As Chief Financial Officer, he will oversee the company’s corporate and... - April 14, 2007 - Global HR Research
The Castleton Group Named Among Largest For-Profit Employers by Business North Carolina
Jay McLamb, COO of The Castleton Group, a full service HR outsourcing company, has announced that the firm has been named to Business North Carolina’s list of the 100 largest for-profit employers for 2006. The annual list is based on the number of employees each organization employs. The... - April 13, 2007 - Castleton Group
IPA-IBA Employee Appointed to Panel for Society of Human Resource Management
James Gibson, an HR specialist for the Consulting Services Department of International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA), was selected to serve on the Special Expertise Panel for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). The Special Expertise Panel comprises twelve concentrations. As a member in... - April 11, 2007 - IPA
Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Study: Health Care Costs Again Leading Concern of Small Business; Lower Revenue, Hiring Projections Cause Drop in Confidence Index
Regionally, small businesses in Northeast and Midwest most pessimistic according to SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. Within the industry categories, confidence in Construction and Contracting sector continues to grow while “Food” business holds steady. Manufacturing and Transportation confidence indexes show significant declines. - April 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
The Castleton Group Announces Absenteeism Seminar
Jim Stilgenbauer, vice president of client services at The Castleton Group, a full-service professional employer organization specializing in human resources outsourcing, has announced that the firm will host a free training seminar on April 20 at the Baldwin Building Media Center located at 655... - April 10, 2007 - Castleton Group
Manage Job Applications & Background Screening from Anywhere with New Global HR Reseach Website
Global HR Research (GHR), a company that provides employment background screening and investigative services, has launched a new interactive Website, www.globalhrreseach.com that contains a more streamlined design for faster and easier site navigation. The revised Website features the... - April 08, 2007 - Global HR Research
Xora and Trakware Add New Software Enhancements Bringing Significant Efficiencies and Greater Control to Mobile Workforce Management for Engineer-to-Order Manufacturers
This integrated solution enables field operations supervisors to dynamically schedule the field installation work force in real time; customers are able to be flexible with scheduling while reducing the administrative costs of capturing time in the field. - April 06, 2007 - Xora
Recruitmentsector.com Organizes Best Blog of the Month Contest
The author of the most interesting and most commented article will receive a ₤50 Amazon gift card. - April 06, 2007 - RecruitmentSector
Crouch, Slavin & Company Adds Human Resources Consulting Services Division
Crouch, Slavin & Company adds new division headed up by 30-year HR veteran Bill Webb - April 05, 2007 - CS3 Technology
Starr Tincup Announces Launch of Website
B2B marketing firm promotes HR software and services clients through site - April 05, 2007 - Starr Tincup
The Castleton Group Wins Business Leader Magazine’s Business Champions Award
Jay McLamb, chief operating officer of The Castleton Group, a full-service professional employer organization specializing in human resources outsourcing, has announced that the firm has won the Business Champions award presented by Business Leader magazine. The award pays tribute to local... - April 04, 2007 - Castleton Group
JobBoardReviews.com Announces Official Launch of Website
JobBoardReviews.com announced today the official launch of its job board review site for jobseekers and employers. Job Board Reviews is designed to help both job seekers and employers find the best possible job boards and job sites for their needs, industry and position. Stop by Jobboardreviews.com and review a job site you have liked or dislikes, add a new job site, or just reach out to connect with others in your field. - April 04, 2007 - Job Board Reviews
zenhire, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Edward Melia as Vice President
zenhire™, Inc., a leading-edge provider of innovative web-based collaboration and technology solutions for the human capital industry, has named Edward Melia as Vice President of Product Management & Business Development. Effective immediately, Melia will assume responsibility for product... - April 03, 2007 - zenhire, inc.
National PEO Voted Number One Professional Employer Organization in Arizona
Scottsdale based National PEO LLC was recently recognized by Arizona Business Magazine as being the number one PEO/employee leasing firm in Arizona for 2007. Ranking Arizona is a polling process conducted annually by Arizona Business Magazine to rank statewide businesses based on client... - April 03, 2007 - National PEO
The Executive Staffing Group Announces New Vice President
Brooks Savage, CEO of The Executive Staffing Group (ESG), a firm specializing in strategic staffing, human resources, payroll services, and training, has announced that Matt Curran has been promoted to vice president of the firm. In this position, Curran is responsible for managing all sales... - April 02, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
Intercultural Expert from U.C. Berkeley a Keynote Speaker at XMei’s U.S.-China HR Conference
Jihong Sanderson, a leading expert in globalization, technology management, and innovation for China, will be a Keynote Speaker at XMei International's U.S.-China HR Conference - April 01, 2007 - Xmei International
Global HR Research Offers New Service to Improve Hiring Process
Global HR Research, a company that provides employment background screening and investigative services, proudly announces its offering of GlobalHiRe, a new web-based service that will improve the recruiting and hiring process for employers. GlobalHiRe is an innovative program which integrates... - March 30, 2007 - Global HR Research
The Castleton Group Announces New Employee
Jay McLamb, chief operating officer of The Castleton Group, a full-service professional employer organization specializing in human resources outsourcing, has announced that Heather Seubert has joined the firm as client service coordinator. In this position, Seubert is responsible for payroll... - March 29, 2007 - Castleton Group
Unload Your Workload, Work Happily Ever After
Staffing agencies today only do part of the job when placing candidates. If you want to spend less time and hassle looking for top-rated candidates go directly to http://www.executiveniche.com. If your workload is astronomical; if you have many projects that need extra hands; if you are looking for... - March 28, 2007 - Executive Niche, Inc.
OPUS Productivity "5 Killer Hiring Mistakes" Webinar Approved by HRCI
The OPUS Productivity Solutions webinar titled "5 Killer Mistakes Made in the Hiring Process, and the 5 Things You Can Do To Avoid Them" was approved for recertification credit by the Human Resource certification Institute (HRCI). The webinar, presented by Robert S. Kreisberg, president... - March 28, 2007 - OPUS Productivity Solutions
Suzanne Clifton Named 2007 Enterprising Woman ot The Year
Suzanne Clifton, president of The Castleton Group, has been named a 2007 Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine. This award honors women business owners who have record business growth and are leaders in the community and mentors to other women in business. Clifton won in the... - March 23, 2007 - Castleton Group
New Recruitment Forum Brings Together Job Hunters, Recruiters and Employers
HireScores recruitment forum to bring together job hunters, recruiters and employers for frank debate and useful advice - March 23, 2007 - HireScores
CEO Of The Executive Staffing Group Joins Me Fine Triangle Board of Advisors
Brooks Savage, CEO of The Executive Staffing Group (ESG), has been named to the Me Fine Triangle Board of Advisors. As a board member, Savage will assist in developing awareness of the organization and gaining community support. The Me Fine Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides... - March 21, 2007 - Executive Staffing Group
"Next Gen" Resume is Here - And It's Not Video
"Next gen" resume is a digitally signed MS Word document to insure that it can't be edited or altered by the candidate or anyone else as it travels the world. - March 20, 2007 - Resumefit LLC
Hispanic Consultant to Assist Hispanic Businesses
Progressive Employer Services Announces Hiring Bilingual Business Consultant - March 20, 2007 - Progressive Employer Services, Inc.
The Castleton Group Announces New Employee
Jay McLamb, chief operating officer of The Castleton Group, a full-service professional employer organization specializing in human resources outsourcing, has announced that Gail Foresyth has joined the firm as a benefits education coordinator. In this position, Foresyth will conduct benefit... - March 16, 2007 - Castleton Group
McKinley Rehires Staffing Industry Veteran Kristen Watson
Watson Returns to McKinley as Vice President of National Accounts - March 16, 2007 - McKinley Marketing Partners
HRshopper.com Inc. and Starf Ltd Enter into US Sales and Marketing Deal for Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
In an aggressive international expansion, Starf Ltd known for its leading ATS, "Rogerjob" will sell and market its web based tracking system in the US, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. HRshopper will handle all of the sales and marketing distribution arrangements in the US. A portion of the sales proceeds will go to local United Way charities. - March 15, 2007 - HRshopper.com, Inc.
The TipTopJob Group Solves Concerns with Job Boards
TipTopJob's new technology puts halt to irrelevant applications and can now offer a guarantee to Clients that they will only receive applications from candidates in the countries they manually specify. Any recruiter using TipTopJob or any X jobsite can now specify the countries they wish to... - March 14, 2007 - TipTopJob
SITI Announces the Opening of its New Offshore Recruiting Center in Hyderabad
RPO firm plans to double its workforce in next 12 months - March 14, 2007 - SITI Corporation
Open-source Time and Attendance is Here
TimeTrex, unique new open-source software moves web-based time and attendance and payroll into the 21st century. It's time to toss those punch cards out. TimeTrex's unique, open-source time and attendance and payroll system integrates a number of crucial features into one easy-to-use, web-based package. - March 13, 2007 - TimeTrex Time and Attendance
OurLondonJobs.com Pushes Online Recruitment into the Future
London has long been renowned as an economic powerhouse, with many of the City’s dominant industries showing strong growth trends, and increased hiring activity. Bearing this in mind, the team at OurLondonJobs.com has launched a new, innovative site, dedicated to jobs in London and... - March 13, 2007 - OurLondonJobs.com
SyberWorks e-Learning Podcasts: Episode #7 e-Learning Accessibility for Training Managers and Human Resource Professionals, Part 4
SyberWorks, a leader in custom e-Learning Solutions and the Learning Management System industry, today announces the next episode in their e-Learning Podcast Series: “e-Learning Accessibility For Training Managers and Human Resource Professionals, Part 4.” Dave Boggs, CEO of... - March 12, 2007 - SyberWorks, Inc.
Penmac Personnel Named to SBJ’s ‘Dynamic Dozen’
Staffing Service earns named to list that recognized the twelve fasted growing company's in the Southwest Missouri region. - March 10, 2007 - Penmac Personnel
ProSource, Inc. Launches a New Corporate Website
ProSource, Inc. today announced that it has launched a new web site and new services for its potential customers in Arizona. - March 09, 2007 - ProSource, Inc.
Get Connected with HR Alliances Inc.
HR Alliances Inc, of Calgary, AB announces an alliance with Leading for Success. Melinda Mezo of HR Alliances says, " aligning forces with Leading for Success means that we can expand our human resources services to include a different style of people development training. Together we will... - March 07, 2007 - HR Alliances Inc.