Training and Development
Breaking the Myth that Stress Builds Productivity in the Workplace: HeartMath to Present Research Findings at the 35th Annual National Wellness Conference
Boulder Creek, California — July 19, 2010 – The myth prevails that stress is what makes people work hard, that if you reduce stress you will reduce productivity: that managing emotions is a soft lower priority compared to improving other biometrics and performance indicators. According to HeartMath experts, the facts are quite opposite. Stress and…
Read MorePerspectives Ltd Receives 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Award Honorable Mention
CHICAGO — July 14, 2010 — Perspectives Ltd has received a 2010 Alfred P. Sloan Award Honorable Mention for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility. It’s the employee assistance program (EAP) company’s fourth consecutive year being honored. “We help businesses create happy, safe and productive workplaces,” said Bernie Dyme, President and CEO of Perspectives. “Receiving Sloan…
Read MoreBase Pay and Monetary Incentives Motivate Less Than Intangibles, Leadership
July 14, 2010 — Washington — As a result of the economic crisis, employers have become concerned about keeping employees engaged after having experienced wage freezes, lost bonuses, increased work demands and downsizing. Motivating employees under these circumstances and recognizing that once the economy improves top talent may leave for other opportunities has created a…
Read MorePlatformOne Named the BEST HRO Provider to the Mid-Market for the Fourth Straight Year: The Black Book of Outsourcing Releases its 2009 Findings
Atlanta, GA — July 13, 2010 — PlatformOne today announced that it has recently been named the TOP provider of Human Resources Outsourcing (HRO) Services in the mid-market for the fourth year in a row by Black Book. PlatformOne offers HR Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) solutions that include HR Technology, HR Administrative Services, and HR…
Read MoreThree New Online Videos from The TRACOM Group Showcase SOCIAL STYLE Benefits
Highlands Ranch, Colo. — July 13, 2010 — The TRACOM Group has expanded its online library of training and development materials with the addition of three new videos at its YouTube channel. The short videos provide a quick overview of SOCIAL STYLE and highlight the benefits of understanding these behavioral preferences. Viewers learn how they…
Read MoreWonderlic Announces Online Certification of Independent Test Administrators for Ability to Benefit (ATB) Tests
Wonderlic, the leading developer of assessment tests and surveys for student admissions and hiring, today announced the availability of online certification for ITAs within Wonderlic’s ATB program. The new process delivers fast turnaround and additional security measures that help ensure Wonderlic Certified ATB Independent Test Administrators are well qualified. • Certification can be completed in…
Read MoreCERTPOINT Systems appoints Denis Finnegan as Chief Learning Officer
Thursday, July 8, 2010, CERTPOINT Systems™, a leading international provider of integrated enterprise learning solutions, today announced the appointment of Denis Finnegan as the company’s Chief Learning Officer. Denis will oversee the effective implementation of CERTPOINT Systems’ learning platform across its client base. Denis joins CERTPOINT following 14 years at The Hartford Financial Services Group,…
Read MoreNew Article Provides Tips for New Managers in Developing Superior Performance Review Skills
SEATTLE, June 29, 2010 – New managers must handle an important new area of responsibility—conducting performance reviews. Training is critical to help them provide fair and meaningful employee appraisals, according to Impact Achievement Group. Conducting great reviews, whether informal or formal, is a challenge for most managers. Those new to management can excel by recognizing…
Read MoreProfiles International Launches New Division: The Profiles Research Institute
Austin, TX, June 29, 2010 — Profiles International, a global leader in employment assessment tools, proudly launches a new division, the Profiles Research Institute. The Profiles Research Institute is advancing research in business by requesting insight and opinions from real professionals, in real work environments, dealing with real problems. In so doing, Profiles bridges the…
Read MoreLeading Media Specialist Featured at Upcoming Healthcare Recruitment Conference
CAMPBELL, CA — Social media — two little words generating a whole lot of buzz. Most recruiters agree that social media is “the wave of the future” but just aren’t sure where or how to begin. Melyssa Bernstein, emerging media specialist and account executive at the global recruitment marketing agency, CKR Interactive, will be presenting…
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