General HR

EmployeeScreenIQ Announces Strategic Alliance with UK's Verifile Ltd.

By HR Vendor News | September 2, 2010

CLEVELAND / SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 — North American background screening provider EmployeeScreenIQ (www.employeescreen.com) announced a strategic alliance with Verifile Ltd. (www.verifile.co.uk), the UK’s leading provider of CV Verification & Background Screening Services. The partnership will allow EmployeeScreenIQ clients with a European presence to streamline their screening efforts through local support, reinforce local privacy laws and…

AWLP in Search of Innovative Work-Life Programs and Emerging Talent

By HR Vendor News | September 1, 2010

Sept. 1, 2010 — Scottsdale, Ariz. — Alliance for Work-Life Progress (AWLP), an affiliate of WorldatWork, is now accepting submissions for the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award and Work-Life Rising Star. Established in 1996, the Work-Life Innovative Excellence Award is the highest honor bestowed by AWLP to recognize organizations that have developed outstanding work-life programs. Progressive…

SumTotal Continues to Expand Its Reach in Financial Sector

By HR Vendor News | September 1, 2010

Mountain View, Calif., September 1, 2010 — SumTotal® Systems, Inc., a market leader and a global provider of talent development solutions, today announced strong customer growth in the financial services sector. Continuing to expand its presence in the industry, SumTotal has five out of the six Fortune 500 financial data services companies as customers including…

Sendouts Names New President and CEO

By HR Vendor News | September 1, 2010

St. Louis, September 1, 2010 — Sendouts, the premier provider of staffing and recruiting software, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Hopcraft as President and Chief Executive Officer. In this role, Mr. Hopcraft will lead the organization toward its vision to become the leading software provider in the recruiting industry. Recruiting firms are…

Demand for Talent Slowly Increasing for U.S. Manufacturers

By HR Vendor News | September 1, 2010

Kansas City, Kan.— As the economic climate finally begins to thaw, many manufacturing companies are looking to gradually expand their workforce. Though many organizations may not reach pre-recession workforce levels, additional talent is needed to keep up with the slowly rising demand of goods. The 2010 Compensation Data Manufacturing survey results found the salary for…

Validity Screening Solutions Amongst Inc.'s Fastest Growing Companies

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2010

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — August 31, 2010— Validity Screening Solutions, a premier provider of background screening and drug screening services, is honored by Inc. magazine with a ranking on the 2010 Inc. 5000 annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. “We were extremely pleased with our inclusion on the 2010 list,” said Darren…

Sand Hill Search Selects Jobmagic for Social Recruiting

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2010

WALTHAM, Mass., August 31, 2010—Boutique executive recruiting firm Sand Hill Search has chosen Jobmagic to be its social media recruiting platform. Sand Hill Search works mainly with venture-backed software startup companies, partnering with clients in a consultative approach to find the executives and key individual contributors who are crucial to the success of these new…

Berkshire Associates VP of Product Development Named Innovator of the Year

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2010

COLUMBIA, MD—August 31, 2010, The Maryland Daily Record has named Berkshire Associates’ VP of Product Development, Manoj Tiwari, one of the Innovators of the Year for his inventive and forward-thinking approach to BALANCEtrak, Berkshire’s web-based applicant management software. According to the MD Daily Record, “Innovators are people with vision. With the ability to see a…

Business Leaders Play Critical Role in Achieving Collaborative Advantage, Says New Glowan Consulting Paper

By HR Vendor News | August 31, 2010

GLENDORA, Calif. / August 31, 2010—Business Leaders: Without You, There is No Collaborative Advantage is the title of the newest white paper from The Glowan Consulting Group, a leadership development and executive coaching firm. The paper is designed to help leaders acquire and model the skills and techniques that transform mere teamwork into true collaboration,…

Inc. Magazine Ranks Modern Survey among Nation's Fastest-Growing Companies for Second Consecutive Year

By HR Vendor News | August 30, 2010

Minneapolis, MN, August 30, 2010 – Modern Survey has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. After another year of increased brand awareness, new enterprise client acquisitions, and solution advancements in employee engagement, on-boarding, performance appraisals and 360-degree feedback, Modern Survey is proud to have earned this prestigious…