Many companies struggle with trying to figure out how to measure the effectiveness of their talent acquisition function. And you can't really blame them. TA is one of the few functions within HR that truly lends itself to tracking what seems like solid, objective results. If … [Read more...]
Boyden’s Leadership Series Features BigFix’s Dave Robbins
Jun 15
-Former BigFix CEO discusses IT security, the benefits of operating under IBM, the art of managing a major turnaround and a new venture into behavior analytics- NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boyden, a global leader in executive search, today released its latest issue of the Boyden Leadership Series … [Read more...]
Korn/Ferry Institute Launches Career Playbook for Rising Professionals
Jun 6
Korn/Ferry -- June 6, 2011 -- Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced the release of Career Playbook: Practical Tips for Professional Success. Generated from behind-the-scenes experiences and insights from Korn/Ferry consultants … [Read more...]
Long-term Unemployment Grows as More People Feel a Bit More Confident
Jun 1
With an unexpected drop in employment in April, and a smaller than expected April increase in consumer confidence and a drop in confidence for May, there is one group suffering from the economic strain more than others: those who have been unemployed for over 6 months. According to Challenger, Gray, … [Read more...]
Aetna Named a Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles
May 25
HARTFORD, Conn. --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced that it has received a Platinum Award as 2011 Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles from the National Business Group on Health. Aetna is one of four dozen U.S. employers honored for their ongoing commitment to promoting healthy … [Read more...]
Globoforce Brings New Real-Time Measurement Capabilities to Employee Recognition Industry
May 24
Company’s best-in-breed benchmarking services and interactive dashboard technology provide HR leaders new insights on ROI and program optimization SAN DIEGO, Calif., SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass., and DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globoforce®, the world’s leading provider of SaaS-based employee recognition … [Read more...]
Inaugural Issue of Workplace 411 Meets with Overwhelmingly Positive Response
May 20
AP Workplace Media Publishes Issue Two of Employee Digital Magazine Phoenix, Ariz. – May 18, 2011 – AP Workplace Media, a B2B provider of leading-edge workplace communication products and related services, today published the second issue of Workplace 411®, following the successful launch of … [Read more...]
Staff Retention, Employee Morale, Workloads, and Health Care Costs are Top Workforce Issues for State and Local Governments
May 20
A majority has fewer workers since economic downturn WASHINGTON, May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Retaining staff needed for core services, reducing employee health care costs, and addressing employee morale and workload problems are the top workforce issues facing local and state … [Read more...]
New Study Shatters Myth That Work-Life Is a Women’s Issue
May 19
Global Men’s Study reveals men are equally concerned with work-life integration View video WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Results from a research study of employees around the world conducted in the fall of 2010 reveal that, when it comes to work and family, men and women are more alike than … [Read more...]
Now is the time for progressive, proactive recruitment – Accsys
May 16
Issues such as skills shortage and changing requirements, the need for experienced candidates, job security and increasing costs-to-company mean that it is getting harder for local job seekers to secure employment. PRLog (Press Release) – May 16, 2011 – This is the view of human resource experts … [Read more...]
