Training and Development

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…

HR.com and Villanova University Have Partnered To Offer HR Certification Preparation Courses for HRCI(R) and SHRM(R) Certification

By HR Vendor News | September 20, 2017

HR.com is revolutionizing the Human Resources (HR) space with its comprehensive and fully online certification and accreditation program. Offering virtual training for HRCI(R) and SHRM(R) certifications since 2013, HR.com delivers both live (instructor-led) and self-paced study options for certification preparation of HR professionals looking to maintain their credentials. Over that time, a record 93% of…

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…

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…

Frank O'Dea Confirmed as a Keynote Speaker for Leadership Excellence and Development Forum (LEAD2018) in Salt Lake City

By HR Vendor News | September 14, 2017

HR.com has confirmed that Frank O’Dea, co-founder of The Second Cup, entrepreneur, humanitarian and author, will join the roster of speakers at LEAD2018 in Salt Lake City on February 7th. O’Dea overcame a rough start living in impoverished shelters in Toronto, Canada in his early teens. Fighting the formidable obstacles that hold back the homeless…

Birkman Launches the First Birkman at Work Interactive Workshop Toolkit for Team Building Sessions

By HR Vendor News | September 13, 2017

Houston, TX, September 13, 2017 – This week, Birkman announced the launch of an all-new interactive toolkit, Birkman Map: Usual Behavior & Needs. This product is the first in the Birkman at Work toolkit series developed to empower organizations to cultivate stronger teams. Birkman at Work is a completely new offering for Birkman that provides…

HRO Today Releases Worker Confidence Index Study for Second Quarter 2017

By HR Vendor News | September 12, 2017

HRO Today Releases Worker Confidence Index Study for Second Quarter 2017 Worker Confidence Index Drops to Last Year’s Levels Philadelphia, PA – September 12, 2017 – HRO Today announced that it has released its Worker Confidence Index Study for the second quarter of 2017. In this study, the Worker Confidence Index (WCI) reports of a…

HR.com Announces This Week's Online Accredited HR Courses Available for HR Professionals to Stay Informed on Best Practices and Compliance

By HR Vendor News | September 11, 2017

New human resources (HR) content on the up-to-date best practices has been added this week to HR.com’s HR Genius program, an innovative program containing an unprecedented comprehensive HR library of more than 5,600 interactive mobile friendly elearning lessons. HR professionals, students, and any interested subscriber can continuously upgrade their knowledge on the latest HR trends,…

Andy Fastow Joins Roster of Speakers for Leadership Excellence and Development Forum (LEAD2018) in Salt Lake City

By HR Vendor News | September 6, 2017

HR.com has confirmed that Andy Fastow, Principal of Keen Corp, will present as a keynote speaker at LEAD2018 in Salt Lake City on February 7th. Andy was the chief financial officer of Enron Corporation, an energy trading company based in Houston, Texas. After the organization went bankrupt, Andy was convicted as a criminal and spent…