Talent Mgmt/Employee Relations

Performance management software vendor Sonar6 introduces no lock-in contracts

By HR Vendor News | October 27, 2010

Auckland, New Zealand October 27 2010 — In an industry first, performance management software vendor Sonar6 has introduced a no lock-in model for its customers. Sonar6 subscribers will now be able to pay monthly and cancel at any time, for any reason. Sonar6 GM Sales & Marketing Mike Carden says the change to no lock-in…

Shutterstock Selects iCIMS for Employee Data Management

By HR Vendor News | October 27, 2010

HAZLET, N.J. (October 27th, 2010) – iCIMS, the 2nd largest provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition solutions, announced today that Shutterstock has selected iCIMS’ Employee and Performance Management Suite to centralize and standardize their employee management processes. Shutterstock joins a recent influx of premium organizations leveraging the industry-lauded iCIMS Talent Platform for their HRIS needs.…

HR and Benefits Vendors Plan to Increase Their Marketing Budgets in 2011, Says Latest Survey from HRmarketer.com

By HR Vendor News | October 27, 2010

CAPITOLA, Calif. / October 27, 2010 — Talent management, employee recognition, consulting, training, assessments and other HR industries may benefit from a sharp rise in supplier optimism during 2011, according to a new trends report from HRmarketer.com. The popular marketing software and services firm has released its annual “Trends in HR Marketing” report that examines…

Modern Survey Renews Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

Minneapolis, MN, October 21, 2010 — Modern Survey is proud to renew its Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status, adding new competencies in Software Development and Web Development. The Microsoft partner program recognizes Modern Survey’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Modern Survey has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies…

National Institute for the Prevention of Workplace Violence Releases Ten Key Lessons From Recent Workplace Violence Incidents

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

LAKE FOREST, CA — October 26, 2010 — As businesses are starting to emerge out of one of the worst recessions we have seen there are many competing issues for limited resources. In a recent survey conducted by Security Directory News workplace violence was rated the top issue of concern with roughly 49% of respondents.…

New Webinar Asks: Are Performance Objectives a Waste of Time?

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

SEATTLE — October 26, 2010 — Julie White, Ph.D., of Impact Achievement Group will discuss the efficacy of performance objectives in a webinar on November 4, 2010 from 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET. Registration for the complimentary webinar is available at http://www.hr.com/en/communities/performance_management/are-performance-objectives-a-waste-of-time_gfa1eebe.html?s=jCKBR3KZvnBWzhm0WWT. “Are Performance Objectives a Waste of Time?” will take a closer look at…

Accurate Background Welcomes New Vice President of Human Resources

By HR Vendor News | October 26, 2010

LAKE FOREST, Calif., October 26, 2010 – Accurate Background, a leader in the background screening industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Naomi Sullivan as their new Vice President of Human Resources. Sullivan has more than 20 years of experience in human resources leadership roles for large nationwide and global employers. During her career,…

HealthcareSource Helps HR Control On-Time Completion of Appraisals with New Performance Manager® Release

By HR Vendor News | October 25, 2010

WOBURN, Mass. — October 25, 2010 — HealthcareSource®, the leading provider of talent management software solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced a new release of Performance Manager, a leading solution for healthcare employee performance management automation. This latest release features a new appraisal and competency checklist dashboard. Designed after months of consultation and testing…

New Webinar Teaches Leaders the Importance of Emotional Intelligence

By HR Vendor News | October 22, 2010

Glendora, Calif. / October 21, 2010 — Emotional intelligence is the key for leaders to reach their full potential, and a new webinar from The Glowan Consulting Group will teach managers and team leaders how to assess and develop it in the workplace. The leadership and executive coaching firm will host “Emotional Intelligence” on Thursday,…

Increase in Mid-Market and Enterprise Companies choosing the iCIMS Talent Platform in Q3

By HR Vendor News | October 22, 2010

HAZLET, N.J. (October 22, 2010) iCIMS, the second largest provider of talent acquisition solutions, announced today that it experienced a significant increase in mid-market and enterprise-level companies migrating to iCIMS from competing systems in the 3rd quarter of this year. Many were eager to move over to iCIMS’ talent management system, the Talent Platform, citing…