Steady U.S. Employment Reported for December 2011

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the world leader in innovative workforce solutions, warns workers that failing to update skills and communicate their intrinsic value to employers will derail their re-entry into the workforce, as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today reported that the overall December unemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent, the lowest level since February 2009, and that 212,000 new private sector jobs were created last month. November’s unemployment rate was revised up to 8.7 percent.

The economy has added U.S. jobs for 15 consecutive months. While today’s figures are generally positive, the pace of job creation has not yet compensated for the number of roles lost during the recession.

CIOs Reveal First-Quarter Hiring Plans

MENLO PARK, CA — Technology executives expect information technology (IT) hiring to continue in the first quarter of 2012, according to the just-released Robert Half Technology IT Hiring Index and Skills Report. In the latest quarterly survey, 20 percent of chief information officers (CIOs) said they plan to expand their IT departments, and 10 percent expect cutbacks, for a net 10 percent projected increase in hiring activity. This is up four points from the previous quarter’s projections.

Lumesse Announces New Version of SaaS-based E-learning Authoring Platform: CourseBuilder V6.1

AUSTIN, Texas & LONDON, Dec 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Lumesse, a global leader in integrated talent management solutions, today announced the latest version of its SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) e-learning authoring platform, CourseBuilder 6.1.

This version features a new software architecture that brings customers greater speed, availability and an enhanced user experience through CourseBuilder’s cloud-based technology. This is the first product release of the award-winning CourseBuilder authoring platform following the acquisition of Edvantage Group by Lumesse. The new version is available immediately to all customers.

ManpowerGroup’s Global Hiring Confidence Index for Q1 2012 Reveals Employers in 30 of 41 Countries and Territories Surveyed Set to Slow Hiring from Fourth Quarter 2011

MILWAUKEE, WI, USA (13 December 2011) – According to ManpowerGroup’s (NYSE:MAN) first quarter 2012 Manpower Employment Outlook Survey released today, job seekers can expect a slower first-quarter hiring pace than fourth quarter of 2011 in the majority of the world’s labor markets. But while the more subdued employer hiring plans continue to reflect current economic challenges and uncertainty, forecasts do remain in positive territory in 31 of 41 countries, with results for the U.S., Japan and India revealing some positive signals. Meanwhile, hiring optimism in the Chinese market declines considerably from this time last year.

CKR Interactive Launches Peer Group US

December 12, 2011 — International recruitment marketing agency CKR Interactive has launched Peer Group US, an employer brand consultancy specializing in Employer Value Proposition (EVP) development and custom primary research projects aimed at improving an organization’s communications with current and prospective employees.

Outplacement Solutions Provider RiseSmart Wins 2011 Red Herring Global Top 100 Award

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) December 12, 2011 – RiseSmart, the leading provider of next-generation outplacement solutions, has been named to the Red Herring Global Top 100, which recognizes the leading private companies in North America, Europe and Asia. RiseSmart is among just 47 U.S. companies on the Global Top 100 list.

SimplyHired.com Releases December Employment Outlook

SimplyHired.com released its December Employment Outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, as well as industry and employer trends.

According to the report, nationwide job openings increased for the fifth consecutive month, up 2.7 percent month-over-month and 7.4 percent year-over-year. Most industries and occupations experienced job growth. Average job competition decreased, most likely a combined result of a slight decrease in unemployment and a slight increase in job openings due to seasonal hiring.

Build a Results-Driven Culture With New SucessFactors Migration Service Offered by WorkSimple

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 05, 2011 — Following the announcement of SAP acquiring SuccessFactors™ on December 3, 2011, WorkSimple (http://getworksimple.com), the Social Enterprise for goals, feedback, and recognition, today announced a free migration service that allows any companies using SuccessFactors to move to WorkSimple at a discounted rate. The migration enables better engagement from any team and increases the ability to predict and drive results through Social Goals, Results-Driven Feedback, and Social Recognition. The new offering also helps human resources, leadership, and management drive engagement with better work conversations that matches how employees actually work today.

SilkRoad Technology’s Customer-Centricity Wins Recognition

Chicago, IL. (PRWEB) December 05, 2011 – SilkRoad technology, inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, has been selected as a 2011 NCTA 21 Awards winner for “Customer Service Excellence.” The NCTA 21 Awards are recognized as North Carolina’s most prestigious awards, celebrating innovation and excellence. SilkRoad was honored for its superior customer service experience in the implementation and deployment of its cloud-based talent management solutions.

The Key to Success of a Global Company is Local Presence: HRsmart Continues to Expand in the United Kingdom

Richardson, TX, USA & London, UK (PRWEB) November 21, 2011 — HRsmart, the leading provider of a Unified Talent Management solution in the world, announced today the expansion of its operations and office in the United Kingdom. HRsmart has moved into a new, larger office and expanded their team, hiring more service, support, and sales personnel.

HRsmart has over fourteen offices worldwide supporting its Unified Talent Management solution. With multi-national clients using HRsmart technology in their international offices, and new partnerships with local companies, HRsmart has been keen on expanding its support and sales services worldwide.