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The Best Places to Look for Work Online

September 4th was Newspaper Carrier Day, named in honor of the very first paperboy in America. In 1833, Benjamin Flaherty was hired to deliver newspapers by the New York Sun. Looking for something a little more lucrative than a paper route? The Internet offers a wealth of resources for job seekers. Here are five places to look for job postings online—and the red flags to watch out...

Jose vs. Joe: Name Discrimination in the Hiring Process

A Business Insider article told the unfortunate story of Jose Zamora, a job seeker who decided to alter his "ethnic name" on his resume in an attempt to get a callback. And, apparently, his tactic worked. According to the article, over the past few months, Zamora applied for 50-100 jobs each day without receiving any responses. He decided to remove the "s" from his name when sending...

iCIMS Releases New Research on Increasing Employee Engagement and Retention

iCIMS, Inc., a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent acquisition software solutions, has announced a new research eBook, Increase Employee Engagement Retention, focused on how businesses can create an onboarding program focused on career development and mentoring. Key highlights from the research eBook include: More than half of employees say a mentor would be...

Glassdoor Releases Top 25 Companies for Culture & Values (2014)

Glassdoor recently released its Top 25 Companies for Culture Values (2014), rankings based entirely off employee feedback over the past year (with ratings based on a 1-5). Social networking site Twitter landed in the no. 1 spot this year, receiving a 4.5 rating for culture values. PR agency Edelman took the no. 2 spot with a 4.4 score while Google, also earning a 4.4, helped round out...

Technomedia Streamlines TM Processes with Talent Stream and Smart Assistant Features

Technomedia, a leading provider of Talent Management Solutions, has announced the release of its second feature pack of 2014. The latest update brings greater efficiency and streamlined processes to enhance talent alignment with business objectives. The feature pack offers new features and enhancements across all modules of Technomedia's talent management suite. Highlights...

InfoTronics Announces Employee Self Service Mobile App with Adaptive Technology

InfoTronics, Inc., a technology provider of time and attendance solutions, has announced the release of Employee Self Service (ESS) Mobile featuring adaptive mobile technology and employee notification. The new tool adapts the employee's home screen to what the employee needs to do and how the employee works. Notifications alert employees only when necessary such as when they need to take...

4 Win-Win Alternatives to Laying Off Staff

Thank goodness we are coming out of the recession in most countries, but even in a growing economy companies can still falter. Microsoft announced 18,000 layoffs this year, which is the fourth biggest tech layoff in history. JP Morgan announced 8,000 layoffs earlier this year and Cisco announced recently that it's laying off 8 percent of its workforce, which is 6,000 people. Now, I don't...

Are You Reading their Resumes all Wrong?

Paul is a manager for a well-known banking branch. When an employee quits, it is his job to read resumes and interview those that seem like a fit. When a solid resume passed through his fingers, he quickly placed the applicant into his interview pile. A week later, Paul was sitting across the desk from a recently graduated, very intelligent young lady who could not speak louder than the room's...

10 Pop-Tech Threats to Talent Development [Part II]

"Pop-tech"—the technology that supports pop culture—is a double-edged sword that is, in its worst aspects, cutting away and into talent development by stifling, squandering, obstructing, discouraging, frittering and scattering it. The following is the completion of the list of top-10 ways it is doing this: 8. Elimination of paper-and-pencil thinking and drawing: There's a strong...

Beeline, OnForce Merge, Deliver Consolidated Management of Contingent Workforces

Beeline, a global leader in software solutions for managing the extended workforce, today announced a merger with OnForce under Beeline's portfolio of workforce solutions. These solutions include a vendor management system (VMS), Ellegro learning solutions (ELS) and now OnForce freelancer management system (FMS). Beeline and OnForce will deliver the first integrated solution that offers customers...

Gatekeeper Business Solutions Introduces New Features for its Cloud-based LMS

Gatekeeper Business Solutions, Inc., a labor management systems company, offers a proprietary suite of software tools (LMS) that includes time and attendance, scheduling, and integrated payroll software, for mid-level private and public sector companies. The company has announced the addition of extra tracking features to enable clients to record and monitor company issued equipment, employee...

Are Candidates Rejecting Your job Offers?

Recent research from McQuaig in the form of their 2014 Global Talent Recruitment Survey has given some insight into the current job offer process and in particular why candidates are currently turning down offers from employers. They identified the top five reasons that candidates rejected an employment offer, which include: 1. Total compensation is not high enough (39%) 2. They accepted an...

Underemployment Study Finds Most Workers Feel Underpaid, Gender Gap Prevalent

PayScale, Inc. has announced its report, Underemployment: Overeducated, Underpaid, and Underworked. The report also includes new findings about the Skills Gap, based upon employer responses. "Underemployment is a real concern for today's job seekers as the economic recovery continues to be sluggish," Katie Bardaro, lead economist at PayScale, said. "Hiring in many industries remains...

Professional Diversity Network Releases September Diversity Jobs Report

The Professional Diversity Network, Inc. recently released its September Diversity Jobs Report (DJR) and Diversity Jobs Index (DJI.) The new report examines the diversity employment situation in Financial Services while exploring the benefits of employing more women, particularly in leadership positions. The September DJR found that women and minorities are generally well represented in the...

Should You Discuss Religious Practices During a Job Interview?

The interview question was seemingly simple, "How do you relieve stress?" And as Michael sat looking at his two interviewers awaiting his response, a myriad of things went through his head. "How do you overcome stressful situations?" one of his interviewers added to the originally posed question. At that point Michael began to get nervous 1) because he felt like he was taking too long...

Claims for Unemployment Benefits Rise at Rate Higher than Forecast

Applications for unemployment benefits rose more than forecast last week, following a steady decline to pre-recession lows. Jobless claims climbed by 21,000 to 311,000 in the period ended Aug. 9, the highest in six weeks, a Labor Department report has recently shown. The jump represents a shift from a run of low readings that showed employers had been holding firm on staffing levels in order...

Are You Subconsciously Basing Your Hiring Decisions Off Personality?

Ding, ding, ding! That interview just went swimmingly: unwavering eye contact, a warm and inviting presence, plus an appropriate well-timed joke? Are you in a recruiter's dreamland? That candidate was pure interviewing gold and now you're ready to hire your next emplo... HOLD IT RIGHT THERE! TAKE YOUR HAND OFF THE TRIGGER! Yes, she was dazzling, but before you onboard this extroverted...

The Truth Behind Our Titles set for Oct. 1 in NYC, Reveals "Secrets" Behind Successful Women

Successful, high-achieving women have more than their credentials in common, and an upcoming women's event in New York City plans to "spill the beans" when it comes to the secrets behind working women. The Truth Behind Our Titles™ – Strength, Resilience and Hope for the Professional Journey is a movement founded by Michelle Tenzyk— a veteran recruitment and HR expert of East Tenth...

4 Reasons Veterans Make Great Recruiters

According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for Gulf War-era II veterans – those who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces any time since September 2001—was 9 percent in 2013. And the jobless rate for all veterans was 6.6 percent. And although the job search can be a challenge for most people, research shows that veterans oftentimes...

ThinkHR Unveils Cloud-based Training Solution for Business Compliance

ThinkHR, a provider of expert HR resources, has introduced ThinkHR Learn, a cloud-based training solution that enables companies to maintain compliance, lessen risk and increase employee productivity. ThinkHR Learn offers unlimited access to more than 300 courses, designed to keep employees up to date with the training, such as sexual harassment and discrimination courses that can help reduce a...

Is Past Performance A Reliable Predictor of New Hire Success?

Most employers and recruiters take behavioral interviewing for granted. It is thought to be the most reliable form of interviewing, with studies as recent as 2004 and 2007 suggesting that structured behavioral interviewees have a 62 percent predictive validity, meaning that they will accurately predict the future performance level of a candidate 62 percent of the time. This makes it the second...

CSC and Workday Ally to Accelerate Transition to Cloud-based HCM

CSC, a global in next-generation IT services and solutions, has announced an alliance with Workday, a leading enterprise cloud-applications firm for HR and finance. Through the alliance, CSC will establish a commercial consulting practice that will enable customers to transition on premise human capital management (HCM) applications to the cloud. Separately, CSC will deploy Workday HCM...

10 Pop-Tech Threats to Talent Development [Part I]

Pop culture is a threat to talent development. No, I am neither a "culture snob" nor a technophobic Luddite, but I believe the threat— rather, set of threats— is real. More precisely, it poses threats to any talent that is not a pop-culture talent. By "pop-culture talent" I mean talent engaged in the creation, marketing, distribution and staging of pop culture. That is talent...

Four Ways to Make the Most of Any Networking Event

Networking events come in all shapes and sizes: massive multipurpose career fairs for college students, industry-specific conferences, launch parties, etc. The sheer variety can make attending these events befuddling. What do you wear to a book launch, and is it the same as what you wear to an alumni mixer? Should I bring business cards to a party? Who do I talk to at career fairs? I won't...

CareerBuilder: Most Employers Discover Lies on Resumes

According to a recent CareerBuilder survey, 58 percent of hiring managers said they've caught a lie on a resume; one-third (33 percent) of these employers have seen an increase in resume embellishments post-recession. About half of employers (51 percent) said that they would automatically dismiss a candidate if they caught a lie on his/her resume, while 40 percent said that it would depend on...

Are Your Line Managers a Talent Magnet or Deterrent?

In these times of low employee engagement levels, job insecurity, lack of trust in senior management, and lack of career development opportunities, employees are taking to the road in their droves. The Hay Group has gone so far to suggest that we are in the midst of a talent exodus and they are predicting elevated employee turnover levels for the next four years. What's interesting is that...

Verint Workforce Optimization Solution Available on Major Mobile Platforms

Verint Systems, Inc. has announced that its Verint Mobile Workforce Optimization (WFO) solution is now available on multiple mobile platforms, including Android and iOS. Verint Mobile WFO enables frontline employees and managers to engage and deliver on-demand intelligence on-the-go and respond and take action from their mobile devices. By enabling supervisors and employees to execute better from...

(Bio)Logical Interview Questioning: The Uses and Limitations of 'Tree' Formats

You've almost certainly used or been exposed to a "tree" question format in an interview, at least as part of the interview, if not as its sole or dominant format. But, which of its many and quite distinct forms, if any, is best or at least useful in a specific interview situation and for a given interview objective? Equally importantly, when is it better to switch to another tree or...

Small Businesses See Economic Improvement but Remain Cautious

According to the most recent Business Confidence Survey released by Insperity, Inc., more small business owners think we are in an economic rebound and are indicating a slight improvement in small businesses and business activity since Q2. However, most respondents were more conservative in adding new products and services. Approximately 41 percent plan to add employees compared to 39 percent in...

Three Common Payroll Problems and How to Fix Them

Payroll departments administer the most important agreement between a company and its workers: accurate payment by the employer for time worked to the employee. Additionally, payroll teams serve as an invaluable strategic resource, providing clarifying information to the company about its labor costs and overtime trends. As with any department, maximizing performance requires a broad...

Should you ask or Pitch for Your Next Raise?

Have you ever asked for a raise in your job or even in your career? It's quite likely you haven't as a July 2014 CareerBuilder study of around 5,000 workers suggests that around 56 percent of you haven't asked for a raise, ever! And if you haven't asked for a raise in your career, there is a good chance that you have left money on the table, (or more likely it's been grabbed by a more bold and...

Job Ad Tells Mushy Pleasers, Vapid Granolas to Keep Walkin'

I ran across a Yahoo! News story "GOP congressman seeks 'true patriot' fall interns — 'vapid granolas' need not apply." The story was about a recent job ad for, Yahoo! alleges, Texas Representative Steve Stockman. Apparently this congressman is seeking very "particular" types of interns to fulfill some duties for the remainder of 2014. The Yahoo! headline caught my attention, but it...

Infinisource Announces Cloud-based HCM Solution for Service Bureaus

Infinisource has announced the iSolved Network, a membership program for service bureaus to offer a cloud-based human capital management solution to their clients in addition to their traditional service offerings. Becoming an iSolved Network Certified Partner enables service bureaus to perform multiple functions on one platform including payroll, time and attendance, benefits enrollment and...

Conformance Technologies Unveils Data Incident Management Program

Conformance Technologies, a provider of operating systems, education systems and expertise used in managing business compliance requirements, has announced the launch of its Data Incident Management Program. The Program is a comprehensive suite of services that provides expert assistance in the event of a data incident while also enhancing business performance by saving time and money. Program...

Breaking Bad Recruiting Habits

Many working professionals have received a message from a local recruiter, offering an "outstanding opportunity with rapid career growth for a fast-growing organization that serves fortune 500 companies." Sorry if I sounded a little salesy there, but that's usually how the pitch goes, right? According to research, recruiters will speak with at least 13,000 different people annually. WOW,...

6 Job-Hunting Tips for Baby Boomers

Job-hunting doesn't necessarily get easier as you age. In fact, older generations face a unique set of challenges that their younger counterparts don't. Even if you're nowhere near ready to retire, hiring managers may be more likely to invest in younger, tech-savvy workers who are willing to accept lower pay. And job-hunting rules have changed significantly in recent years, resulting in a...

The Top 12 Most Laboring Cities in America

If we can be honest, Labor Day usually means one thing for most Americans: having the day off. I know I and everyone else I know was happy to have an extended break this past weekend. Some people I know threw hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, others simply relaxed and did nothing (which is always nice). Although we celebrated in many different ways, I can tell you that one thing was common...

Customized Assessments Can Aid in Making Better Hiring Decisions

In 2012, a study by Robert Half international found that supervisors spent over 17 percent of their time – nearly one day in a week— just overseeing poorly performing employees. Additionally, 95 percent of the respondents of the study believed that a poor hiring decision impacted the overall morale of the entire team, with more than one-third saying that morale is greatly...

Behavioral Closure: Knowing When You're Done

At the end of the interview, the HR manager shakes your hand and says, "Thanks for your interest and for coming today!" Does that sound like the beginning, or more like the end, of your relationship with the company? Compare that close with, "Thanks for the chance to get better acquainted today!" Doesn't that sound more like a door opening than closing? Such closes can be (un)intentionally...

Monster Survey Finds Job Seekers Unwilling to Compromise on Benefits

Monster has revealed the results of a survey of nearly 1,100 registered U.S. Monster users around job search activity, job satisfaction and what is required to pursue or accept a new job opportunity. This is the second in a series of releases covering a range of the results from Monster's Workforce Talent Survey (infographic), including current job seeker challenges, motivating factors driving...

Berkshire Associates Releases White Paper on Top HR Practices in Automation

Berkshire Associates, a human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building their ideal, balanced workforce, has released its latest whitepaper, "Today's Top Practices in HR Automation," which discusses the most popular automation practices and how HR professionals should be implementing them in their day-to-day operations. Berkshire Associates is a human...

Interaction Associates Releases eBook Guide to Workplace Feedback

Interaction Associates, a consultancy firm offering business management training services, has released a new eBook on workplace feedback designed for use across the spectrum of any organization. The eBook, entitled "Workplace Feedback: The Complete Guide to Giving and Getting – For Top Bosses, Entry-levels, and Everyone in Between", is a handbook with strategies and methods for individuals...

Do Interviewers Read Too Much Into Handshakes?

There is quite a lot of attention, (perhaps too much attention), given to the handshake as an indicator of the underlying suitability of job candidates. Does a strong handshake mean that the candidate is bold, brave, and assertive, or are they none of these things, but just able to give a strong handshake? Do they crush your palm, turning it to pulp, and does this mean they are overwhelming and...

The Case for Giving Your Employees — and All Americans — Paid Vacation Time

The cynical will no doubt hear about Hotels.com's Vacation Equality Project and assume it's one giant marketing opportunity: of course a company in the travel industry would want more people to take vacations! However, if you talk to Taylor Cole, Director of Public Relations for Hotels.com in North America, you'll find that the company is in it for more than profit. "There are a number of...

How to Produce a Video Resume

It seems like a slick way to get attention: produce a video resume. But how and why you do it can make all the difference in your job hunt. TechRepublic.com has put together, naturally, a video report on the topic of video resumes. Frankly, the video itself ignored some of the rules of video resumes but it still provided some useful information that could help you produce a video resume. By...

SuiteHR Offers HR, Benefits, and Payroll Solution for Benefits Brokers

SuiteHR, a joint venture that combines market leading technology with local services provided by employee benefits brokers, has launched a payroll, HR, and benefits technology and services solution for small to mid-sized employers. The solution is designed for employers looking to have a single technology platform and local, high-touch services. These services are delivered through local employee...

Michael C. Fina Releases List of Top 5 Employee Recognition Programs

Michael C. Fina, a global incentives and rewards company, has ranked and broken down recognition initiatives into five categories, in descending order: Service awards (programs that recognize milestones like years of service). Above and beyond recognition programs (those that call attention to workers who do more than the bare minimum). Peer-to-peer initiatives. Manager-to-peer...

Should You Tell Colleagues About Your Job Search?

2014 is predicted to be the year of high employee turnover, according to the Hay Group. It's no surprise, really, as most surveys indicate that the average worker is disengaged at work and fed up with pay cuts, long hours and the habitual job insecurity of the recent recession. But, now with most economies bouncing back and candidate confidence having returned, many of you are ready to start...