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Impact Achievement Group Podcast Series Examines Training that Transform New Managers into Superior Leaders

By HR Vendor News | March 9, 2010

SEATTLE — March 9, 2010 — Training new supervisors has everything to do with how effectively they begin to manage, how well their team performs, and ultimately, the company’s reputation and overall performance. Yet employers often marginalize the importance of training new supervisors, stopping at rewarding superior performers with a promotion. Employees, however, need to…

Surge in the Number of Human Capital Strategists in the U.S. in 2010

By HR Vendor News | March 9, 2010

Washington, D.C. — March 4, 2010 — The Human Capital Institute (HCI) today announced a tremendous growth in certifications awarded for its Human Capital Strategist (HCS) course. HCI is entering its sixth year as one of the fastest growing executive associations in the world, with over 175,000 members in 170 countries worldwide. In that time,…

Dr. Michael Warech, Expert in Organizational Effectiveness, Consultant, Launches warech associates llc

By HR Vendor News | March 9, 2010

Morristown, NJ, March 9, 2010 — Michael Warech, Ph. D., a veteran consultant to corporations on organizational and management issues, has announced the creation of warech associates llc (www.warechassociates.com) to capitalize on the growing need for companies to better understand and manage their human capital assets. “This is a critical time for companies as they…

Some Must Relocate to Find New Employment

By HR Vendor News | March 8, 2010

Philadelphia, PA — March 5, 2010 — As many as 15% of mid- to senior-level job seekers who found new employment in 2009 had to relocate, according to a study of job candidates by Right Management. The firm analyzed data on 26,706 individuals throughout the United States to whom it provided outplacement services. Right Management…

iCIMS Launches Talent Platform v 10

By HR Vendor News | March 8, 2010

HAZLET, N.J. (March 8, 2010) iCIMS, the second largest Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of talent acquisition solutions, announced today the latest release of the Talent Platform: iCIMS 10. This newest version optimizes talent lifecycle processes with its redesigned Graphical User Interface (GUI), additional time-saving features and enhanced reporting capabilities, all backed by enterprise-level customer support for…

Inform to Co-Present with MetLife at the Wharton Center for Human Resources Financial Services Group

By HR Vendor News | March 8, 2010

Washington, DC — March 8, 2010 — Inform, the global leader in analytics and workforce planning, today announced that Mick Collins, Vice-President of Inform North America, will co-present with Betsy Zipf, Director of Analytics at MetLife, at the Wharton Center for Human Resources’ Financial Services Group meeting on March 10, 2010. The presentation, titled “Engaging…

New Paper Advocates Need for Leaders to Master Their Personal State of Being

By HR Vendor News | March 6, 2010

SAN JOSE, Cal. / March 5, 2010 — Amid the clichés, programs, seminars and endless books, a deceptively simple key exists to great leadership and it’s examined in a new article from Glowan Consulting Group. The key is mastering one’s “state of being,” according to a new white paper from Glowan, a recognized name in…

Bersin & Associates Names Halogen a Learning Leader

By HR Vendor News | March 6, 2010

Ottawa ON — March 5, 2010 — Bersin & Associates, the leading research and advisory services firm in enterprise learning, talent management, and talent acquisition, has named Halogen Software a 2010 Learning Leader in the “Vendor Innovation” category. Halogen’s approach to learning management tightly integrates learning with key talent management functions. The Learning Leaders program…

Human Capital Institute (HCI) Adds Over 35,000 New Members in 2009

By HR Vendor News | March 4, 2010

Washington, D.C. — March 4, 2010 — In a year marked by record unemployment, mass layoffs and unhappy, disengaged workers, it seems executives are increasingly focused on talent. The Human Capital Institute, (HCI, a global association of over 175,000 recruitment, HR and business leaders announced today that over 35,000 new members joined the organization in…

What You Know Can Hurt You: EmployeeScreenIQ Releases White Paper on Dangers of Recruiting Via Facebook

By HR Vendor News | March 4, 2010

CLEVELAND / March 4, 2010 — When it comes to social networking, knowing too much can be a dangerous thing for recruiting professionals and potential employers. That’s the premise of a new white paper from EmployeeScreenIQ that examines the risks of judging job candidates by their profiles on Facebook and similar sites. Titled “Recruiting with…