Archive for September 2011
Starwood Hotels Chooses viaPeople to Implement their Global Win with Talent 360 Feedback Initiative
Plainsboro, NJ –September 12, 2011 – viaPeople, Inc., a leading provider of performance and talent management software, has announced today the successful implementation of the Starwood 360 feedback process for more than 2,600 leaders across the globe. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the world’s largest and most well-respected hotel companies in the…
Read More9/11, Social Media, and Crisis Response
September 9, 2011—Beyond the traditional mediums of television, print and radio, 9/11 marked the first major catastrophe where instant response was disseminated through a new kind of communication device—the cellular phone. At the time, this was the quickest method of communication and spread word of the tragedy quicker than any other medium. However, text messaging…
Read MoreNew Leadership Appointed for Bernard Hodes Group's Western Region
New York, NY – September 8, 2011 – Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Thompson as senior vice president of its Western region. Thompson brings almost a decade of online employment advertising experience to his role with Bernard Hodes Group. Prior to joining…
Read MoreHRSG Seminar to Help the Canadian Public Service Deal with Deficit Reduction Action Plans
Expert Panel to share experience and insights on managing downsizing and restructuring at September 20 event at the National Arts Centre; live webinar added in response to demand OTTAWA, CAN / September 8, 2011 – Competency-based HR and Organizational Design experts from Human Resource Systems Group (HRSG) will share valuable knowledge and advice on dealing…
Read MorePay Increase Budgets Increase for Hospitality Organizations
For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Kansas City, Kan.— September 8, 2011 — Although the economy is still struggling to make significant strides towards recovery, small improvements are starting to become more evident. The 2011 Compensation Data Hospitality results found pay increase budgets increased to 2.4 percent in 2011, up from 1.9…
Read MoreIHRIM Gathers Industry Leaders at Global Forum and Workforce Analytics Forum to Provide Education and Real World Solutions in HR Systems and HR Information Mgmt
The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, is proud to announce the return of its annual Global Forum and Workforce Analytics Forum. The forums are to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on October 26 and 27, 2011. Both IHRIM’s…
Read MoreAustin Powers Shows Convenience Stores How to Hire Superstars at NACS 2011
There’s more than one great reason to stop by JobApp Network’s booth #7307 “Hire Convenience Store Super Stars” at the NACS 2011 (National Association of Convenience Stores) Expo Oct. 1-4 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. The booth will be hosted by the real/fake Austin Powers, who will show visitors how to hire “award-winning” candidates — and…
Read MoreBrinks Incorporated Expands Relationship with Thomas International on a Global Spectrum
Toronto, CANADA / September 14, 2011 — Brink’s Incorporated, a leading provider of armoured car transportation, ATM servicing, currency and coin processing and other value-added services to banks, retailers and other commercial and governmental agencies around the world, has announced a global expansion in their use of the Thomas International pre-employment and employee assessment suite.…
Read MoreInsala Shares Best Practices For Mentor Matching Ensuring Successful and Sustainable Partnerships
Insala, a leading global provider of innovative talent development and mentoring solutions, announces its upcoming webinar “Matching mentors with mentees — How do you find the best possible match?” The webinar will take place Wednesday, September 21 at 12:00 pm EST. For companies either considering mentoring or experiencing challenges identifying successful matches in their current…
Read MoreProject Management Training Is All Fun and Games Countdown®: A Strategy Game for Project Teams continues to be a Registered Education Provider with Project Management Institute
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sept. 13, 2011 — Paradigm Learning, a leader in business games, simulations and Discovery Maps®, announced today that the Project Management Institute (PMI) has recertified Countdown®: A Strategy Game for Project Teams simulation as a Registered Education Provider (R.E.P). Individuals who are certified Project Management Professionals (PMPs) or in the process…
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