General HR

Black & Decker shows how to make learning mobile using CERTPOINT technology

By HR Vendor News | January 25, 2010

[Thursday 21st January] 2010, Rob Sharpe, Black & Decker’s Director of Sales Training and Recruiting is to talk on mobile learning at the Learning Technologies Conference, London, UK. During the presentation, Rob will demonstrate how using the company’s integrated learning management system CERTPOINT VLS was central to its success. Taking place on January 28, Rob’s…

CollegeRecruiter.com Wins Weddle's Users Choice Awards for Best Job Boards

By HR Vendor News | January 24, 2010

Minneapolis, MN, January 22, 2010 – WEDDLE’s, the largest publisher of print guides to job boards, announced the winners of its 2010 User’s Choice Awards. Among the 30 best job boards was CollegeRecruiter.com, the leading job board for college students searching for internships [http://www.collegerecruiter.com/internship] and recent graduates hunting for entry level jobs [http://www.collegerecruiter.com/jobs] and other…

Verifications, Inc. Announces Webinar Devoted to Onboarding Tactics

By HR Vendor News | January 23, 2010

Minneapolis, MN — January 22, 2010 —Verifications, Inc., a leading provider of global employment screening and onboarding solutions, recently announced the next event in their Hiring Essentials Webinar Series focusing on improving how companies onboard new employees and getting them productive and engaged faster. The webinar will be presented by Ted Vecchio, speaker, author, and…

WorkSimple Offers 25% Discount On Performance Management and Learning Software for Nonprofits

By HR Vendor News | January 21, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 20, 2010 – WorkSimple today announced a 25 percent discount on its employee performance management, onboarding, and learning Software-as-a-Service for qualified nonprofit organizations. “Many nonprofit organizations struggle to effectively recognize the accomplishments and contributions of their employees, and this has a direct correlation with employee turnover rates, said Robin Bordoli,…

Ceridian Provides Resources for Haiti Relief

By HR Vendor News | January 21, 2010

Minneapolis, January 19, 2010 — Ceridian Corporation, a leading provider of managed human resource, employee benefits administration, tax filing and payroll outsourcing solutions, announced today that it will provide free telephonic counseling and bereavement support to all of its customers. “Through our LifeWorks offering, Ceridian is able to share its skilled and compassionate consultants to…

Applicant Insight Earns SAPAA Third Party Administrator Certification (C-TPA)

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2010

Tampa, Florida – January 19, 2010 Applicant Insight, Inc., a leading provider of background screening, drug testing and clinical services is pleased to announce our Certified Third Party Administrator (C-TPA) designation from the Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (SAPAA). This distinguished honor is held only by a select few companies in the United States. In…

Profiles International Announces PrimeLending as a 2009 Outstanding Client Winner

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2010

Waco, TX, January 20, 2010 — Profiles International recognizes PrimeLending as a 2009 Outstanding Client. During their three years as a client, PrimeLending has been engaged with Profiles’ assessment program from the executive tier to the supervisor level. Jim Sirbasku, CEO of Profiles International, said, “Armed with our workforce management solutions, PrimeLending is able to…

iCIMS Talent Platform Facilitates Best-in-Class Performance

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2010

HAZLET, N.J. (January 20, 2009) — iCIMS, the 2nd largest provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, has recently co-sponsored the Aberdeen Group’s December 2009 Talent Management Report. The report surveyed 379 human resources executives and revealed that companies that have integrated at least two distinct talent management processes have reported superior performance gains over…

PerfectSoftware Provides Meals to Homeless Through the Open Door Shelter

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2010

Norwalk, CT / January 20, 2010 — PerfectSoftware, a leading provider of  HR and Payroll software, has launched a sponsorship program designed to assist local charities, starting with the donation of funds, goods, and volunteers to the Open Door Shelter. The  Open Door Shelter, formerly the Norwalk Emergency Shelter, is a non-profit organization dedicated to…

HR Departments to Increase Some Budgets in 2010, Says Latest Survey from HRmarketer.com

By HR Vendor News | January 20, 2010

CAPITOLA, Calif. / January 20, 2010 —HR buyers plan to increase their budgets by 25 percent in 2010 for corporate social networking tools, employee wellness programs, management and leadership development initiatives, performance management systems, and other training and development programs. The positive forecast was revealed in HRmarketer.com’s latest report HR Buyers’ Behavior: What to Expect…