COLUMBIA, MD—On June 8, 2011, Charu Avasthy, PHR, of Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, will help attendees at the 2011 Big Bend SHRM Conference understand the latest compliance regulations specifically impacting the healthcare industry in her informative presentation: “The Healthcare Industry and…
COLUMBIA, MD—May 19, 2011, Berkshire Associates’ robust applicant management software, BALANCEtrak, has been named a finalist in the Best New Product of the Year-New Version category for the 2011 American Business Awards (ABA). Berkshire is a leading human resource consulting and software development firm working with thousands of clients throughout the nation to meet their…
COLUMBIA, MD—May 17, 2011, The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, enforces regulations under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)—enabling them to audit federal contractors and subcontractors who do not meet affirmative action regulations. The OFCCP’s focus on Veteran outreach in audits has been…
COLUMBIA, MD—On May 12, 2011, Kitesha Alston, PHR, of Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, will help attendees at the 2011 HR Houston Gulf Coast Symposium get the most out of their diversity efforts in her interactive presentation: “Diversity Recruitment—Getting the Most Bang…
COLUMBIA, MD—April 13, 2011, When it comes to effective affirmative action compliance—one size doesn’t always fit all. The manufacturing, healthcare, and finance industries are three prime examples of organizations that face unique compliance challenges and concerns. Berkshire’s latest white paper, written by leading compliance experts, provides insight on the different affirmative action needs these industries…
COLUMBIA, MD, April 4, 2011— Berkshire Associates Inc., a leading provider of affirmative action, applicant management, compensation, workforce planning, diversity, and training software and services, announces today it has entered into a strategic partnership with DirectEmployers Association. DirectEmployers is a nonprofit HR consortium comprised of more than 70% of America’s Fortune 500 companies, committed to…
COLUMBIA, MD— March 17, 2011, Baltimore Business Journal has named Berkshire Associates one of the top Software Development Firms in the Baltimore area for 2011. Berkshire is a leading human resource consulting and software development firm working with thousands of clients throughout the nation to meet their affirmative action, applicant management, compensation, workforce planning, diversity,…
COLUMBIA, MD, March 7, 2011—Berkshire Associates Inc., the leading provider of applicant management, affirmative action, compensation, and workforce planning software and services, has released its latest case study on Fulton Bank’s journey towards applicant management automation. Fulton Bank, a leading financial institution in the Northeast Region, manually tracked applicants for job openings using an Excel…
COLUMBIA, MD—March 2, 2011, With current economic conditions of rising unemployment, declining company revenues, and changing stock prices, many human resource professionals are feeling the pressure from upper management to reduce overhead costs in their organizations, but still retain top talent and employee productivity. Berkshire Associates’ latest white paper examines how HR professionals can determine…
COLUMBIA, MD—February 24, 2011, With current economic conditions of rising unemployment, declining company revenues, and changing stock prices, many human resource professionals are feeling the pressure from upper management to reduce overhead costs in their organizations, but still retain top talent and employee productivity. Berkshire’s latest white paper examines how HR professionals can determine if…