Archive for October 2012
When and Where Does Harassment Start or End?
Amanda Todd has been the top story in the news these days; a teen that recently committed suicide after years of endless harassment. What makes this story different is that, prior to her suicide, she chronicled her struggle in a nine minute YouTube video clip where flashcards detail what led up to her final end.…
Read MoreTrade Unions Preventing Jobs?
I cannot help but wonder when watching the news why I would see a number of union banners and flags from various trade unions at recent BC protests against the pipeline. Those in attendance have vowed to block bulldozers during construction and are openly suggesting acts of civil disobedience are necessary. What is puzzling is…
Read MoreAmericans Eyeing Executive Salaries as Election Approaches
Kansas City, Kan. — With the election just two weeks away and much emphasis being placed on the increasing wage gap between the upper and middle classes, executive pay is once again becoming a source of scrutiny for many Americans. Compdata Surveys’ Executive Compensation 2012/2013 survey results reported chief executive officers earned an average base…
Read MoreFrom Salary Sacrifice to Rice Allowance: White Paper Helps Global Employers Share the Value of Total Compensation
ROCKLIN, Calif. / October 24, 2012 — This summer the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) reported most UK employers are wasting the money they spend on salaries and benefits by leaving employees in the dark about their true value. The answer? Total compensation statements. A new white paper from Total Rewards Software explains…
Read MoreJohnson & Johnsons Wellness & Prevention, Inc. and Lake Nona Institute Join Forces to Create Measurable Health and Wellness Community Program
Orlando, FL— October 23, 2012 — Wellness & Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, is pleased to announce a collaboration to examine and address today’s most challenging health issues with the Lake Nona Institute, a non-profit organization that is developing health and sustainability programs in Orlando’s 7,000-acre Lake Nona community. Wellness & Prevention plans…
Read MoreSelect International to Present NEHRAS Webinar on Efficient and Effective Hiring Processes
Pittsburgh, October 23, 2012 — Bryan Warren, Healthcare Solutions Manager and Paul Glatzhofer, Senior Consultant from Select International will present “Efficient and Effective Hiring Processes — HR Strategies to Support a Lean Culture,” along with Laurie Peck, Director of Staffing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center(BIDMC). This webinar, discussing how human resources strategies can help…
Read MoreEquifax Workforce Solutions Webinar to Help Employers Efficiently Manage Unemployment Claims Online
ST. LOUIS — WHO: Bob Austin, vice president, Unemployment Claims Operations, and Michele Heckmann, marketing manager, Customer Insight, for Equifax Workforce Solutions (formerly TALX), a leader in human resource services WHAT: Will present a complimentary webinar, “CaseBuilder: An Evolution in Unemployment Claims Management,” to help employers efficiently and accurately manage their unemployment claims activity online.…
Read MoreOut of State Employers Poaching Talent Offering Telecommuting
More than 47% of employers are passive jobs seekers casually but not actively looking to work every year. The rise in employee turnover and the improving economy is leading employers to consider creative options to retain their current workforce and new employees. Work flex is fast becoming a great way to retain, recruit, and engage…
Read MoreInterviewStream Helps Job Seekers Avoid an Interview Scream
BETHLEHEM, PA / October 23, 2012 — InterviewStream, the most widely used video interview provider since 2003, brings you ScaryInterview.com — an interview parody with a ghost, the devil, and Frankenstein, along with the top 10 tips for avoiding the horrors of a scary job interview. In today’s crowded job market, InterviewStream is deployed by…
Read MoreSkillSurvey Webinar Highlights Strategic Value of Online Solutions for Reference-Checking
WAYNE, Penn. — October 23, 2012 — Reference assessment solutions provider SkillSurvey will present strategic hiring best practices in their upcoming webinar, “The Evolution of Reference-Checking into a Strategic Hiring Solution,” on Thursday, November 8 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. EST. Research from SHRM shows that 96 percent of human resources professionals check references, yet…
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