Talent Mgmt/Employee Relations

ACI Specialty Benefits Wins EAPA Award for Best Technology

By HR Vendor News | September 25, 2017

San Diego, CA (September 25, 2017)–ACI Specialty Benefits announced today that it has earned the “Best Use of Technology in Employee Assistance” award from the Employee Assistance Program Association (EAPA). The award will be presented to ACI at the EAPA 2017 Conference and Expo in Los Angeles, California on October 6, 2017. “ACI believes customer…

HR Tech World Unveils full agenda for Amsterdam show next month

By HR Vendor News | September 22, 2017

Amsterdam — HR Tech World, the fastest growing international event on the Future of Work, has announced the full agenda for its largest show yet at the Amsterdam RAI on 24-25 October, 2017. HR Tech World returns to Amsterdam to gather the Who’s Who of the industry including innovators and thinkers from leading organisations such…

Human Capital Management Institute Appoints Steven R. Maxwell as President and Board Member

By HR Vendor News | September 21, 2017

LOS ANGELES – September 20, 2017 – Human Capital Management Institute (HCMI), a leading provider of evidence-based workforce analytics software and services that improve business performance, has appointed Steven R. Maxwell as president and board member. Maxwell will lead the company’s growth strategy and revenue-generating activities. His efforts will support HCMI’s continued growth as the…

Good Performance Management and Higher Engagement Levels Are Linked, Suggests New Study

By HR Vendor News | September 21, 2017

Good performance management practices could drive higher employee engagement levels, indicates new research conducted by HR.com in partnership with BambooHR, HR technology solutions provider. Now available for download, the research report, The Impact of Performance Management on Engagement, is based on responses from 880 HR professionals participating in a survey fielded from January to March…

Birkman Now an Accredited Recertification Provider for The Society for Human Resource Management

By HR Vendor News | September 20, 2017

Houston, Texas, September 20, 2017 -The Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) has recognized Birkman as an official SHRM Recertification Provider, a pronouncement that identifies the company as offering high-quality learning opportunities for HR professionals. All facilitator led trainings, webinars, and self-paced eLearning courses offered at a cost are now eligible to receive professional development…

Thirty New Modules Added to HR Genius for the Week of Sept. 18, 2017 Including Best Practices in Social Media Recruiting, SSN Verification, and Reducing Recruiter Stress

By HR Vendor News | September 20, 2017

This week, thirty new Human Resources (HR) lessons on the most up-to-date best practices have been added to HR.com’s HR Genius program, an innovative, educational program containing an unprecedented comprehensive HR library of more than 5,600 interactive mobile friendly elearning lessons. HR.com has become the most popular destination for HR professionals to find on-demand resources…

InfoMart Sponsoring ASIS International's 63rd Annual Seminar

By HR Vendor News | September 19, 2017

Atlanta, GA – September 19, 2017 – InfoMart, a global provider of background screening services and identity verification technology, announced their sponsorship of ASIS International’s 63rd Annual Seminar and Exhibit in Dallas, Texas. ASIS brings together a worldwide community of security experts working in both the private and public sectors with the common goal of…

Not-For-Profit pay increases stagnant, but turnover on the rise

By HR Vendor News | September 19, 2017

Kansas City, Kan. – With 2017 pay increase budgets stagnant at 2.6 percent, employers are experiencing a rise in voluntary turnover among their staff. With the average voluntary turnover rate reported as 13.4 percent compared to 11.2 percent four years ago, employers must rethink their strategies in recruiting and retaining an engaged workforce in today’s…

HR Open Standards Consortium Announces 4.1 HR-JSON Benefits and Compensation Standards

By HR Vendor News | September 18, 2017

HR Open is a member-driven not-for-profit organization that provides freely available data exchange standards for the Human Resource industry. 4.1 Benefits Specification (Candidate Release) Over 70% of employers offer voluntary benefits such as disability, life, illness, and accident insurance, according to a LIMRA study. Employees may purchase these benefits to provide additional coverage. The Benefits…

46 Companies Honored as Arizona's Most Admired Companies for 2017

By HR Vendor News | September 15, 2017

PHOENIX, AZ (September 15, 2017) – BestCompaniesAZ and Az Business magazine honored 46 companies at the 2017 “Arizona’s Most Admired Companies” award reception last night in Scottsdale, and are featured in the September/October issue of Az Business Magazine and online at BestCompaniesAZ.com. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies are selected based on how a company has performed…