Training and Development

Ascent Management Consulting Introduces 21st Century Performance Engagement, Replacing Outdated Processes That Frustrate Managers and Employees

By HR Vendor News | October 21, 2010

Oro Valley, AZ / October 21, 2010 — To help businesses compete more effectively, Ascent Management Consulting has made available its new “Performance Engagement” program to replace misaligned, outdated and frustrating performance management processes. “Performance Engagement” is a system and process for providing workplace feedback, motivation, integration and accountability, as well as for recognizing employee…

Kelly Services® Wins an ASTD BEST Award

By HR Vendor News | October 20, 2010

Awards Recognize Organizational Commitment to World-Class Employee Learning TROY, Mich. (October 20, 2010) — Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA, KELYB), a leader in providing workforce solutions, is proud to announce the company is among 31 organizations to receive an ASTD BEST Award in the American Society for Training & Development’s 2010 BEST Awards program. For…

SumTotal Gains Significant Momentum Across Key Industries Driving Worldwide Customer Growth

By HR Vendor News | October 19, 2010

Gainesville, FL, October 19, 2010 — SumTotal® Systems, Inc., a global leader in complete talent management solutions, today announced substantial market growth in its international business as more and more global organizations recognize the value that comprehensive HR technology infrastructure brings to their operations and ability to execute business strategy. Leading international organizations, including Murray…

HRsmart Ties for First Place in Talent Management Shootout At 13th Annual HR Technology® Conference & Expo

By HR Vendor News | October 16, 2010

Richardson, TX – October 15, 2010 – HRsmart, Inc., the only global provider of a Unified Talent Management solution in the world, tied for first place at the “Third Annual Talent Management Shootout” at the HR Technology® Conference in Chicago. HRsmart, Peopleclick/Authoria, Saba, and Technomedia demonstrated their companies’ respective solutions addressing three out of five…

E. & J. GALLO WINERY IS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE

By HR Vendor News | October 15, 2010

Los Angeles, Calif., October 15, 2010 — Korn/Ferry International (NYSE:KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, congratulates client Kristi Marsella from E. & J. Gallo Winery for winning the Chief Learning Officer magazine’s prestigious Learning in Practice Gold Vanguard Award. The Vanguard Award is for learning executives who have either launched a new…

Impact Achievement Group Article Helps New Managers Understand Influence and Power

By HR Vendor News | October 14, 2010

SEATTLE—Oct. 13, 2010— Social power is the resource that enables a leader to induce compliance or gain commitment from others. A new article by Impact Achievement Group (IAG) provides tips for new managers on effectively supervising others through the appropriate use of social power. “The New Manager’s Guide to Understanding Influence and Power,” the tenth…

SumTotal Expands Centers of Excellence to Further Support its Growing Customer Base

By HR Vendor News | October 12, 2010

Gainesville, FL, October 12, 2010 — SumTotal® Systems, Inc., a global leader in complete talent management solutions, today announced a new Center of Excellence in Boston, Massachusetts USA to further extend the experience and deep domain expertise to customers brought onboard as part of the company’s recent acquisition of Massachusetts-based Softscape. With several established centers…

Wonderlic Launches New Website and Branding

By HR Vendor News | October 12, 2010

Wonderlic, Inc., the premier provider of assessments for employee and student selection, today announced the unveiling of a new corporate website. The website, designed by Orbit Media Studios, provides clients with a clean, updated online experience. “We’ve been leading the field of employee and student assessment since 1937, and our brand and website should reflect…

Building Resilience Can Reduce Risks of Developing Depression

By HR Vendor News | October 8, 2010

HeartMath® Suggest Free Resources in Light of Depression Awareness Month Current research is shedding new light on the biological connection between stress and depression. Despite advancements in the understanding of stress and depression, one in ten Americans still meet the criteria for depression and only half of depressed individuals seek treatment according to surveys by…

I Love Rewards Receives 85% Customer Happiness Score from its 2010 Annual Customer Experience Conference

By HR Vendor News | October 7, 2010

Boston & Toronto, October 7, 2010: I Love Rewards, the leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, today announces 85% overall customer survey results from its Annual Customer Experience Conference (ACE) held on September 9-10, 2010 at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto, Ontario. Razor Suleman, CEO and Founder of I Love Rewards alongside Aris…