General HR

SmartPost Unveils its Newest Release: SmartPost 8

By HR Vendor News | December 10, 2010

SmartPost, the innovative online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest version, SmartPost 8. NEW YORK CITY, NY— DECEMBER 7, 2010 — SmartPost, the innovative online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest…

Hiring Controversies, Contractor Screenings, Social Networking and New Legislation Top EmployeeScreenIQ’s 2011 List of Background Screening Trends

By HR Vendor News | December 10, 2010

Global employment screening company shares insights about nine hot topics that hiring professionals need to watch during 2011 CLEVELAND / December 6, 2010 – Discrimination issues, global screening, contractors, credit checks, social networking and a tsunami of legislation headline the 2011 list of top background screening trends from EmployeeScreenIQ. Since 2007, the global employment screening…

Bernard Hodes Group and the Hodes Global Network Continue Winning Streak At Annual CEA Awards

By HR Vendor News | December 10, 2010

New York, NY—December 2, 2010— Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, is pleased to announce that the company and its global network partners have received 34 total Creative Excellence Awards (CEA). This celebration of best in class creative and marketing campaigns for the recruitment industry, sponsored by ERE Media, was recently…

Staff Managements Expertise in Large-Scale Seasonal Hiring Projects Featured in Several Major Online Publications

By HR Vendor News | December 10, 2010

Staff Management, the industry’s leading provider of sustainable temporary staffing and contingent workforce management solutions, has been featured as an authority in large-scale seasonal hiring in articles for holiday job hunters on Bankrate.com and Glassdoor.com. The coverage coincides with Staff Management’s fourth quarter hiring ramp of over 12,000 seasonal associates and as the company reports…

Kevin Copithorne Joins Futurestep to Lead Growth of Consulting Services Business in Canada

By HR Vendor News | December 10, 2010

MEDIA CONTACT: Rob Thompson +1 (877) 639 6262 e-mail protected from spam bots Dedicated leadership underscores growing demand for Futurestep and Newman Group consulting services in the region. LOS ANGELES, December 10, 2010 —Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry company today announced that Kevin Copithorne has joined the organization as its Consulting Services Practice Manager in Canada. The…

Wonderlic, Inc. Relocates Corporate Offices

By HR Vendor News | December 10, 2010

Wonderlic, Inc., the premier provider of assessments for employee and student selection, today announced the relocation of its corporate offices to Chicago’s northwestern suburb of Vernon Hills, IL. The new office is approximately six miles from its previous location in Libertyville, IL. “This move was about improving client and employee communication, and most importantly our…

Webinar Will Reveal Myths & Misconceptions About Online Employment Screening, FCRA & Negligent Hiring

By HR Vendor News | December 10, 2010

TAMPA, FL — In an upcoming live webinar, two of the top employment background screening services experts will discuss myths and misconceptions about online employment screening, FCRA and negligent hiring. Kevin G. Connell, founder of the background check service company AccuScreen, and labor and employment lawyer Larry D. Henry will host the webinar live on…

Tuition Reimbursement Helps Companies Build a Stronger Workforce

By HR Vendor News | December 9, 2010

Kansas City, Kan.— Even as the national unemployment rate lingers at nearly 10 percent and the economy continues to teeter along the line between recovery and recession, college enrollment rates are booming. Americans are realizing now is the time to finish their education and employers are stepping up to help. The Benefits USA 2010/2011 survey…

Benefits Comprise 29 Percent of Compensation Costs for Private Industry

By HR Vendor News | December 9, 2010

Legally required and insurance benefits make up the largest benefit categories. Private industry employers pay, on average, $8.20 per hour worked for employee benefits, which represents 29.4 percent of their total compensation package. Combined with an average wage of $19.68, their total compensation costs are $27.88 per hour worked. These data are from Employer Costs…

Latest High Volume Hiring Brief from nowHIRE Cautions: The ICE Man Cometh

By HR Vendor News | December 9, 2010

DETROIT, Dec. 9, 2010 — HR professionals ignore the rigors of I-9 compliance to their own, and their company’s, peril. The second article in nowHIRE’s new series, “High-volume Hiring Brief,” gives insight, news and strategy regarding compliance issues. This month’s article, “The ICE Man COMETH; It is Just A Matter Of When!” discusses the federal…