Archive for May 2011
WorkSimple Takes Enterprise Productivity to Next Level With Social Goals Vision
WorkSimple’s latest features driver stronger productivity to every team and business through social networking functions that empower users to publish, share and track goals. SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 17, 2011)—WorkSimple is closing the “communications-effect” gap in enterprise social networks with the next generation of Social Software for business. With Social Goal Management—software that empowers every…
Read MoreRetaining, Recruiting Top Talent Key Priorities for Employers in 2011
NEW YORK, May 12, 2011 – With the employment outlook improving, employers are focusing their compensation programs on hiring and retaining top talent, according to a survey released today by Buck Consultants, A Xerox Company (NYSE: XRX). Employers are using hiring bonuses to attract talent and retention bonuses to keep them. Buck’s study, “Reviving and…
Read MoreReviewSNAP Announces Ad-Hoc Reporting System Upgrade
ReviewSNAP, a division of Applied Training Systems, Inc. has announced it is adding a complete ad-hoc reporting system as part of its statistics dashboard. This enhancement, set to rollout on June 6, 2011, will provide ReviewSNAP customers the ability to generate an unlimited number and types of reports and graphs to gain a very clear…
Read MoreNew Talent Management Handbook Highlights Right Managements Thought Leadership
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 17, 2011 — The just-issued second edition of McGraw-Hill’s The Talent Handbook features four chapters by thought leaders from Right Management. Right Management is the talent and career management expert within ManpowerGroup, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions. The first edition was well received within the training and development community as…
Read MoreHRmarketer.com Tracks Human Resource Conference Tweets with New Event Twitter Hashtag Feature
CAPITOLA, Calif. /May 17, 2011 — Sorting through the noise of Twitter can be overwhelming, but HRmarketer.com has found a way to cut through the clutter with a dynamic new feature called “Event Twitter Hashtags.” The feature is available to customers of the marketing software and services firm and is located in HRmarketer’s vast database…
Read MoreEffective Veteran Outreach: Understanding the Compliance Requirements
COLUMBIA, MD—May 17, 2011, The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, enforces regulations under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)—enabling them to audit federal contractors and subcontractors who do not meet affirmative action regulations. The OFCCP’s focus on Veteran outreach in audits has been…
Read MoreAccurate Background Executive Achieves Dual Certification in Global Privacy and Data Protection
LAKE FOREST, Calif., May 17, 2011 – Accurate Background, a global leader in the background screening industry, is pleased to announce that their Vice President of International Development, Traci Canning, has earned her second certification from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Her attainment of the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Information Technology (CIPP/IT) certification reflects…
Read MoreNiche Job Boards See High Demand for Logistics Professionals, Warehouse Associates and Drivers
North Miami Beach, Fla. — May 16, 2011 – JobsInLogistics.com, the leading niche job board for the logistics and supply chain profession, experienced a 36 percent increase in job postings and resume searches in the first four months of 2011 versus 2010. JobsInTrucks.com, the top driver job board, experienced a whopping 140 percent increase. As…
Read MoreCERTPOINT to reveal innovative post-training mobile performance support tool
Roslyn, NY, May 17, 2011 — At the ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition in Orlando, Florida (May 22-25) CERTPOINT Systems will give learning and training professionals a look at K-Tango, a powerful, mobile tool for reference and collaboration. CERTPOINT CEO Ara Ohanian says “K-Tango is the future of m-learning and performance support. In fact,…
Read MoreEmployeeScreenIQ Releases Results of Second Annual Trends in Employment Background Screening Survey
CLEVELAND / May 17, 2011 — Despite an influx of legislation and accusations that employers are over-inflating the importance of candidate background checks, a new survey from EmployeeScreenIQ finds that companies are using them responsibly to make hiring decisions in conjunction with qualifications and interviews. The 2011 edition of “Trends in Employment Background Screening” examines…
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