General HR

Staying Healthy and Planning For Retirement – New Data on Employee Benefits

By HR Vendor News | September 7, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC / September 7, 2011 — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released its annual report from the National Compensation Survey on Health and Retirement Plan Provisions in Private Industry in the United States, 2010 (August 2011, Bulletin 2770). The survey was based on a sample of approximately 3,200 establishments. Among the data…

Background Screening Expert Jason B. Morris Presents at 47th Annual ASHHRA Conference & Exposition in Phoenix, AZ on September 12

By HR Vendor News | September 7, 2011

EmployeeScreenIQ founder Jason B. Morris will speak at the 47th Annual ASHHRA Conference & Exposition in Phoenix, AZ at the Phoenix Convention Center on September 12, 2011 3:45 pm pst. Technology has dramatically changed the way companies compete for talent and screen prospective employees, but nothing approaches the impact of social networking. With the widespread…

Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Banking and Finance Industry

By HR Vendor News | September 6, 2011

For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Medical Insurance Costs on the Rise for the Banking and Finance Industry Kansas City, Kan.— September 6, 2011 — Medical insurance costs are continuing to rise for banking and finance industry employers across the country. The 2011 Compensation Data Banking & Finance survey results show organizations…

Human Capital Institute (HCI) Names Carl Rhodes to Serve as New CEO

By HR Vendor News | September 6, 2011

Washington, D.C., September 1, 2011 – The Human Capital Institute (HCI) announced today that Carl Rhodes Ph.D. has been named Chief Executive Officer effective September 1, 2011. Mr. Rhodes has served as HCI’s Chief Operating Officer since 2009 and brings over 20 years of academic, business and executive experience. Rhodes has previously served as CEO…

Lean Practices Aid Manufacturers in Recovery

By HR Vendor News | September 6, 2011

For more information, contact: Michelle Willis (800) 300-9570 mwillis@compdatasurveys.com Lean Practices Aid Manufacturers in Recovery Kansas City, Kan.— September 1, 2011 — Rebounding from the recession has proven to be a daunting task for manufacturers and distributors, as many are still trying to keep production levels up, despite smaller workforces and thinly stretched budgets. Lean…

Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corp Becomes Sentric Inc.

By HR Vendor News | September 6, 2011

New name reflects client-centric solutions approach and workforce solutions suite. PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (September 6, 2011) — Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corporation today announced that it is changing its corporate identity and renaming the company to Sentric, Inc.. Payroll Solutions/AvantX Corporation, now known as Sentric, Inc., also operated under the Prodigy solutions brand name. The company decided to…

iCIMS to Host 2011 Customer Advisory Council

By HR Vendor News | September 6, 2011

HAZLET, N.J. (September 6th, 2011) — iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions, announced today the kickoff of the company’s annual Customer Advisory Council (CAC). The conference is taking place September 6th through 8th at the M Resorts in Las Vegas. Recognized as an extension of iCIMS’ dedication to the customer experience, this…

Interaction Associates Former CEO Linda Dunkel to Headline Major Australian Conference on Women in Leadership

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2011

Boston, MA, August 31, 2011 — Longtime Interaction Associates veteran and former CEO, Linda Dunkel, is the keynote speaker at the Women Chiefs of Enterprises International (WCEI) Conference in Sydney, Australia on September 8, 2011. Dunkel brings decades of expertise in leadership and collaboration to her keynote topic: Conscious Capitalism and the role of women…

iCIMS Recognized by Inc. 500|5000 as one of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies for the 6th Time

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2011

iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management solutions, announced today that it ranks number 2399 on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. iCIMS joins Spirit Airlines, television maker Vizio, Honest Tea, and Dunkin Donuts, among other prominent brands, on this year’s list. The prestigious list honors America’s independent…

Talent Management, Employee Productivity Take Center Stage at Virtual Talent Management Conferences

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2011

OTTAWA, CAN / August 30, 2011 — In an upcoming duo of virtual presentations, high level talent managers from HRSG will reveal insights into competency-based talent management, employee productivity in terms of measurable performance improvements, plus how to assess the value of human resource programs with results based competency assessment. On Wednesday, August 31, Lorraine…