7 Strategies with SEO to Lower Hiring Costs, Better Job Candidates - The number of qualified job seekers is overflowing and companies are trying to find the right fit for open corporate positions. As the economy returns to pre-recession levels, the challenge also increases for HR and recruiters who have to weed out the chafe and find these nuggets. Join a Blogging4Jobs.com technology webinar on June 14. read more
Industries: Human Resources, Business

Another Record-Breaking Year for Accurate Background - Accurate Background Inc., a solution leader in the background screening industry, recently closed its 2011 fiscal year as the most successful year since inception; surpassing 2010 growth by more than 40 percent. As a result of the growth, Accurate Background is opening an expansion office in Irvine, California. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Worksite Nicotine Testing a Growing Trend in Healthcare Premium Differentials and Incentives Planning. Reliable, saliva-based nicotine tests allow for easier, more widespread adoption - Employers who offer Alere Wellbeing’s industry-leading Quit For Life Program can now work directly with the company to order and implement the new Alere iScreen OFD (Oral Fluid Device). The iScreen OFD is a saliva-based nicotine test that makes worksite nicotine testing reliable and suitable for employers. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Three Powerhouse Speakers Kick Off Health Care Consumerism Conference - In today’s tough economic climate, companies of all sizes seek innovative ways to lower their health and benefit costs and comply with health care laws without sacrificing employee morale. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

SmartSearch Releases Mobile Apps for Recruiters on the Go - Advanced Personnel Systems, Inc. (APS), the maker of SmartSearch recruiting business software released mobile Apps for iPhone and Android users in tandem with its new Version 16. The mobile Apps are available for free download from Google Play or the iTunes Store. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

How To Address The Unique Learning Needs Of The Extended Enterprise - As part of a series of sponsored webinars with Brandon Hall Group, global learning technologies innovator CERTPOINT Systems invites David Wentworth (Senior Analyst Brandon Hall Group) and thought leader Charles Jennings (Managing Director Duntroon Associates) to explore the opportunities offered by today’s borderless world. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

TRACOM Webinar Gathers Expert Panel to Discuss Real-world Impact of EQ Behaviors on Bottom-Line Business Results - The TRACOM Group will host a virtual panel discussion on emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace, “The Impact of Emotional Intelligence,” on June 27 at 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST/11:00 – 12:00 noon PST. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

IHRIM Publishes Marc S. Millers Heroic HR - The International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human Resource Information Management) industry, has published a new IHRIM press book, Heroic HR by award-winning author Marc S. Miller. read more
Industries: Human Resources, Business

WorldatWork Names Charlotte Area Compensation Council Local Association of the Year - WorldatWork has awarded its 2011 Local Association of the Year Award to the Charlotte Area Compensation Council (CACC). In its third year, the award honors one compensation, benefits and total rewards group in the WorldatWork Local Network for its outstanding support of the profession in the local community. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Insurance Employers Scramble to Find Relief on Prescription Costs - According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, Americans filled more than 3.7 billion prescriptions in 2010. Because the rate at which individuals developing chronic health conditions continues to increase, the expected decline in drug costs comes as little comfort to insurance industry employers who are largely footing the bill. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Wellness & Prevention Inc. Study Finds Binge Eating Significantly Impacts Employee Work Productivity - Wellness & Prevention, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company, announced that a study published in the April issue in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine found significant associations between binge eating and work productivity impairment. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Alan Fine to Give Keynote Address at Capital Coaches Conference - Alan Fine, performance coach, author and co-developer of the GROW Model, will be giving the morning keynote address at the Capital Coaches Conference held in Fairfax, VA. Alan will be speaking Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 8:15-9:45 AM. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Empathias New Podcast Series Addresses a Culture of Health - The vast majority of enterprises depend on human capital to be successful. In the pursuit of success, more and more organizations are creating a “culture of health,” which takes into account not just disease prevention but physical wellness, emotional well-being, leadership behaviors, workplace culture, and self-leadership. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Sentric Partners with First Data to Offer Green Payroll Solutions - Sentric, Inc., a Human Capital Management software and payroll services firm, announced its exclusive partnership with First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, to reduce the number of paper paychecks and statements distributed each year to Sentric’s more than 200,000 employees currently under management. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Alere Wellbeing Helps More Than 3,000 Tobacco Users on World No Tobacco Day. Alere division sets new record for live interventions and enrollments in a single day. - Alere Wellbeing set a new company record this past World No Tobacco Day by conducting 3,342 live tobacco interventions in a single day and enrolling more than 2,000 new tobacco users. The record-breaking attempt was part of Alere Wellbeing’s push to support World No Tobacco Day. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

RELEASE: Global Leadership Key Findings - Chally Group Worldwide, in close partnership with Right Management, has released the summary results and key findings from the Second Annual Global Leadership Research Project conducted in late 2011 with C-level and senior human resources and development leaders from over 1,000 global organizations. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Services Pay Increase Budgets Show Slight Uptick - The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported the unemployment rate dropped to just over 8 percent as of April 2012. The unemployment rate continues to dwindle at a slow yet steady rate of decline and pay increase budgets are mirroring this trend by increasing at a tepid rate. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

MBA Students in the U.S. Want to Work for Google and Management Consulting Firms - Google once again takes the top position, chosen as a preferred employer by 25% among MBAs. The IT giant was followed by McKinsey & Company (2), Apple (3), Bain & Company (4) and The Boston Consulting Group (5). read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Column Technologies Launches Column Case HR 3.0 for Improved HR Service Delivery - Column Case HR is a workflow-driven, web-based case management HR service delivery software solution. This new release integrates Column Core to give organizations the flexibility of plug-and-play modules. Built on the proven foundation of BMC Remedy AR System, Column Core solutions include, Column Search, Column Data Visualization, Column Mobility, and business intelligence. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources

Sentric/First Data Offer Green Pay Solutions - Sentric, Inc., a Human Capital Management software and payroll services firm, announced its exclusive partnership with First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, to reduce the number of paper paychecks and statements distributed each year to Sentric’s more than 200,000 employees currently under management. read more
Industries: Business, Human Resources