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StepStone Solutions Reveals Global Survey

By HR Vendor News | February 18, 2011

17 February 2011: A new global survey of HR professionals published today by StepStone Solutions reveals that corporate policies and lack of understanding are stifling recruiters’ use of social media such as Facebook and LinkedIn to acquire new talent, despite the fact that two thirds of employers say they want to hire more people in…

CERTPOINT to Provide e-Learning Solutions for Spencer Gifts

By HR Vendor News | February 18, 2011

Roslyn, NY, February 17, 2011 — Today, CERTPOINT Systems, Inc., a leading global LMS provider, announced its partnership with Spencer Gifts, LLC. “Partnering with Spencer Gifts is a huge win for CERTPOINT,” said Brian Baloga, Senior Vice President of Sales at CERTPOINT. “And VLS is uniquely well-suited to address Spencer’s e-learning needs.” Spencer Gifts will…

EBI Recognized on Workforce Management Magazine's Hot List

By HR Vendor News | February 18, 2011

OWINGS MILLS, MD — February 16, 2010 — Employment Background Investigations, Inc. (EBI) is proud to announce its ranking among the top firms that provide employment-related screening services. Each year, Workforce Management magazine, one of the leading resources (www.workforce.com) for and about leaders who strategically utilize Human Resources to achieve a measurable competitive advantage, features…

State of Arizona to Share Strategies for Automated Employment Verifications during TALX eSeminar

By HR Vendor News | February 17, 2011

ST. LOUIS (February 17, 2011) — WHO: TALX, provider of Equifax Workforce Solutions and a leader in human resource, payroll and unemployment tax-related services WHAT: Will present a complimentary eSeminar where the State of Arizona will share the motivations, implementation strategy and results of a recent employment and income verification automation project WHEN: Thursday, February…

WorldatWork Applauds Department of Labors Focus on Workplace Flexibility

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2011

Feb. 16, 2011 — Washington — WorldatWork and its work-life entity, Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), commend the Department of Labor and the Obama Administration for their sustained focus on encouraging workplace flexibility practices among employers. Work-life programs have been shown to reduce turnover, increase employee engagement, and positively impact a business’s bottom line. The…

I Love Rewards Client, Stantec Consulting Ltd., Named To Three Top Employer Lists

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2011

Boston, MA and Toronto, ON, February 16, 2011: I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, announces Stantec Consulting Ltd. is named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Financial Post’s Top 10 Best Companies to Work For, and Alberta’s Top 50 Employers. “We’ve been using the rewards program with I Love Rewards…

Most Employees Claim To Make Workplace Suggestions

By HR Vendor News | February 16, 2011

PHILADELPHIA, PA — February 16, 2011 – Employees say they frequently offer suggestions in the workplace, according to a Right Management online survey. In fact, a majority of the 388 surveyed claim to make 20 or more suggestions each year, and another quarter between 10 and 20. Right Management is the talent and career management…

SmartPost Expands Social Media Presence With TweetMyJOBS

By HR Vendor News | February 15, 2011

New partnership delivers added sourcing simplicity to companies using Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn NEW YORK CITY, NY— FEBRUARY 9, 2011 — SmartPost, the innovative online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, further extends its reach and targeting for customers by adding another top social media channel, TweetMyJOBS, to its industry-leading e-media library.…

Broadbean Surveys Stream Clients with an Eye on the Future

By HR Vendor News | February 15, 2011

With the launch of Stream two years ago, Broadbean opened the world of targeted search to its Clients; Listening to clients plays a key role in their Continual Innovation. Upgrades and added functionalities are key to company growth and continued development.  Broadbean Technology understands this and the responsibility that comes with providing the right technology…

Paradigm Learning Introduces French Canadian Version of Zodiak® and Countdown® Business Simulations

By HR Vendor News | February 15, 2011

St.Petersburg, Fla. — Feb. 15, 2011 — Paradigm Learning, a leader in business games simulations and Discovery Maps®, introduced last week French Canadian versions of the popular business simulations, Zodiak®: The Game of Business Finance and Strategy and Countdown®: A Strategy Game for Project Teams. “Many of Paradigm Learning’s business games and simulations have been…