General HR

9/11, Social Media, and Crisis Response

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 2011

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…

New Leadership Appointed for Bernard Hodes Group's Western Region

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 2011

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…

HRSG Seminar to Help the Canadian Public Service Deal with Deficit Reduction Action Plans

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 2011

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…

Pay Increase Budgets Increase for Hospitality Organizations

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 2011

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…

IHRIM Gathers Industry Leaders at Global Forum and Workforce Analytics Forum to Provide Education and Real World Solutions in HR Systems and HR Information Mgmt

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 2011

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…

Brinks Incorporated Expands Relationship with Thomas International on a Global Spectrum

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 2011

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.…

Austin Powers Shows Convenience Stores How to Hire Superstars at NACS 2011

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 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…

Project 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

By HR Vendor News | September 13, 2011

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…

Bill Campion Joins Batrus Hollweg International Sales Team

By HR Vendor News | September 13, 2011

PLANO, TX — September 12, 2011 — Veteran restaurant marketing and HR executive Bill Campion has joined the dynamic team at Batrus Hollweg International (BHI), the leading human capital consulting firm, as Business Development Manager. Bret Henley, BHI’s Vice President, Business Development, announced Campion’s arrival. As business development manager Campion will be responsible for client…

Triple Creek's Software Chosen by Agilent Technologies for Knowledge-Sharing Network

By HR Vendor News | September 13, 2011

DENVER, September 13, 2011— Triple Creek, the leader in enterprise mentoring and structured social learning, today announced that Agilent Technologies Inc. has chosen Open Mentoring® 5 to power its Agilent Shared Knowledge (ASK) Network. Launched in July, ASK is Agilent’s enterprise-wide knowledge-sharing system designed to increase the transfer of technology and expertise between different company…