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Reveille and Hyperbole:
BellSouth (BLS)
is proud to announce it has earned
a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2006 Corporate
Equality Index. The HRC is the nation's largest lesbian and gay political
organization. Its 2006 Equality Index surveyed and rated 446 companies on a
scale of 0 percent to 100 percent on several factors, including whether they
have a written non-discrimination policy covering sexual orientation; support
transgender employees with written non-discrimination policies and benefits;
offer inclusive health insurance, bereavement and family leave policies to
employees with same-sex partners; offer diversity training; have Gay Lesbian
Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) employee groups; engage in appropriate and
respectful advertising to the GLBT community; contribute to GLBT community
organizations; and decline to engage in any activities that would undermine the
goal of equal rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
Click here to see a copy of the Corporate Equality Index 2006.
For the fourth consecutive year,
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)
scored 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index (CEI)
for its inclusive practices for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT)
employees, customers and investors.
Job search site
JobKite.com has launched eRez, a free online resume offering. Produced and
hosted by JobKite, eRez offers candidates new capabilities for capturing and
displaying work history and helps job seekers to avoid the technical
difficulties and delivery complications associated with e-mailed resume
attachments. eRez is available immediately in two formats: the free eRez, a
customizable, hosted resume Web page, and eRez Interactive, a professionally
produced flash-based resume. Both eRez formats are protected from cataloging by
online search engines to eliminate the privacy concerns created by resumes
posted to public Web sites.
Employers Rx
LLC, a South Florida HR consulting firm launched their new B-2-B
website peo-quote.com at the (NAPEO)
National Association of Professional Employer Organization annual conference.
Attending the 3 day event were many industry leaders, including Dale Hageman,
CEO of Accord HR, Robert Beck II, Chairman of AlphaStaff Group, and Michael
Viola, Executive VP of Oasis Outsourcing, Inc.
Lincoln National Corporation (LNC),
the parent company of the Lincoln Financial Group (LFG) of companies, recently
announced the official launch of its Employer Markets division. Lincoln Employer
Markets includes numerous employer-based businesses that were previously
dispersed throughout the organization. Offering a broad breadth of products
focused on Retirement, Group Protection and Executive Benefits, the newly formed
division was strategically created to provide employers with integrated
solutions for all non-healthcare-related benefits.
BrassRing, a leading provider of talent management
solutions, announces that its fourth annual European Summit will be held
September 26-28, 2006 at the Novotel Paris Les Halles in Paris, France. This
year's Summit theme is Transformation Through Talent, and the event is an
opportunity for BrassRing clients, partners, HR industry experts and thought
leaders to network and share their knowledge and experience on a variety of
topics, including global recruiting operations; managing and developing critical
talent pools; achieving recruiting effectiveness; global recruiting success
stories; and, more. Attendees will benefit from the opportunity to network with
peers and learn about global talent acquisition during two days of educational
sessions.
A change in the composition of new directors
seated around the board table and corresponding, significant improvements in a
board's abilities to deliver improved independent and strategic oversight are
two results that have been reported in the 21st annual
Spencer Stuart Board Index survey of
S&P 500 corporations. Spencer Stuart focused its annual survey on changes in
board rooms since 2001, a time when corporate scandal was roiling markets, and a
year before the Sarbanes- Oxley Act became law in 2002. "The most dramatic
change has been in the area of CEO representation," said Julie Daum, leader of
the firm's North American board services practice. "Boards have had to expand
their views on what they seek in a new director due to the continued trend of
active CEOs taking on fewer directorships."
Heidrick &
Struggles International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire
substantially all of the assets of Highland Partners, a retained executive
search boutique and division of Hudson Highland Group. Heidrick & Struggles will
acquire Highland Partners' business through an asset purchase funded from
existing cash for $36.6 million in initial consideration to Hudson Highland
Group. Hudson Highland Group will also be eligible to receive additional
payments through 2008 based on certain performance metrics of the acquired
business, which could increase the total purchase price to a maximum of $51.6
million. The deal is expected to close within 30 days, subject to a minimum
number of Highland Partners consultants agreeing to join Heidrick & Struggles as
well as other customary closing conditions.
iCIMS, a
Hazlet, NJ-based provider human resource software and services, has formed a
partnership with Knowledge Management Systems for use of its boarding tool
XpressHR. Through the alliance with KMS, iCIMS' customers can further expand the
functionality of their iCIMS' iRecruiter Applicant Tracking System to include
all notifications associated with the new hire process, improving efficiency and
lowering the costs associated with onboarding
Deck Chairs:
Multiple Fast 50 Award
winning ACC Staffing announced the
hiring of Rachael Geedey as Talent Scout. Rachael has more than 2 years
experience in the staffing industry, most recently as an administrative
recruiter in Washington, DC. At ACC Staffing, she will focus on recruiting and
staffing while continuing to develop client relationships ....
James P. Williams, previously serving as
corporate vice president human resources of Danaher Corporation, is the new
senior vice president human resources of
Cooper Industries
.... Spherion Corporation, a leading
provider of recruiting, staffing and workforce solutions, announced that
Zawdie Pride, a flexible worker located in Nashville, Tenn., has been named
Spherion® Flexible Employee of the Year for 2006 and has been nominated for the
American Staffing Association's National Staffing Employee of the Year.
.... Wesley
A. Coleman, previously serving as vice president global human resources of Nike,
is now the executive vice president and chief human resources officer of
The Walt Disney Company .... Executive
search firm Edward W Kelley & Partners
Limited has added Marjorie Kean as vice president in its Miami office. In
her new role, Ms. Kean will work closely with Jean Callahan, vice president of
Sao Paulo office, to spearhead the firm's expansion in Latin America, and will
pursue cross border opportunities throughout the Americas ....
You Should Know:
UK:
Workers 'want retirement at 65'
Many of those questioned had no desire to extend their working life
The majority of people in Scotland do not want to work past the age of 65, a
study has shown. Help the Aged Scotland said 80% of adults questioned did not
intend to work beyond the state pension age. The findings come despite
forthcoming legislation enabling people to keep their jobs for longer. The
charity cautioned the 80% not wanting to work beyond state pension age to
realise that the future may not be as rosy as they imagine. (BBC)
US:
Whistle While You Work, Everyone Else Is
It's 9:00 AM: Let the Music Begin.
Not long ago the background hum of a typical workplace was the clacking of
typewriter keys and ringing phones, or the thump and roar of heavy machinery.
That is not what many workers hear today.
According to the "Workplace Snapshot" survey conducted by Harris Interactive for
the staffing firm Spherion, almost a third (32%) of adult US workers listen to
music at work on an MP3 player or similar personal music device. The survey also
found that 10% of these listeners spend more than 50% of their time tuned in. (emarketer)
Brokerages Failing on Retirement Planning
Don't count on your friendly brokerage to steer you to a comfy old age. If
you're counting on your trusty brokerage to help you plan sufficiently for your
golden years, think again. (MSNBC)
Deep Release:
An overview of recruitment within the
Sustainable and Energy job markets
Sustainability, Energy and Climate change has seen
huge growth in 2006 as company jump on the environmental bandwagon. As a result
any individuals with any skills related to these industries are highly sort
after...
Recruitment within the Climate Change and Energy division has seen a boom within
the first half of 2006. Consultancies, Developers and Utilities are all facing
the challenge of how the can compete with each other to win the best candidates
to fill their requirements, clearly making this an employees market.
Sustainable Development within Environmental Consultancies is one example of the
current market, experienced candidates who are seeking their next career move
within this sector are in a very fortunate position as they will receive job
offers from several consultancies for the same role-their decision will come
down to prestigious projects ( within the UK and on an International level ),
cross training especially within renewable energy technologies, career
development, financial gain and their perception of the client offering
employment. Within the past month I have received a number of calls from
Consultancies seeking to create, develop or expand their sustainability
divisions in the past sustainability would have been a sub division of an
Environmental or Building Services division but due to increasing environmental
legislation and greater corporate awareness of key issues such as climate
change, energy policy and sustainable development this sector will carry on
growing from strength to strength.
The same now can be said for the wind sector both on-shore and
off-shore developments throughout the UK and Worldwide need experienced
candidates within the Development ( EIA, Ecology and Planning divisions ),
Construction and Operations ( Chartered Civil, Mechanical and Electrical ) again
with such a demand our clients are competing against each other for leaders
within their chosen field. Last year this was being overshadowed in the UK by
the financial and political restraints on some projects causing the over running
on the development of both onshore and offshore projects leading to frustration
inside the industry, the start of this year however has seen Turbine
Manufacturers, Developers and Utilities recruiting professionals for projects in
the UK and Overseas but with the shortfall in experience in UK offshore
development companies are looking abroad and even sourcing professionals in
other industries where key experience can be developed and re-trained into an
industry that will lead the Renewable Energy Sector for some time to come.
Many graduates seeking to enter these markets are faced with the opposite
problem, as demand is greater for experienced professionals who will be able to
‘hit the ground running' on projects. Graduates are faced with the chicken and
egg scenario how do they get a position working within their chosen field if
they have no commercial experience. The answer do your research, Environmental
Consultancies, Developers and Utilities all have web sites carrying information
on their specialist inputs within Climate Change, Sustainability and Renewable
Energy Development. Make a shortlist of potential employers and contact them
directly to discuss opportunities and whether they offer voluntary positions to
graduates wanting to gain experience within these fields as this proves that you
have a genuine interest, motivation and keenness to develop you career as an
individual. For more information visit
www.greenengineeringjobs.com
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Nat'l Association of Personnel Services (NAPS)
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Oct 11-15
San Francisco, CA
$999
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2006 SHRM Workplace Diversity Conference
October 16-18, 2006
Century Plaza Hotel
and Spa
Los Angeles, California
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9th Annual Talent Acquisition & Staffing Summit
October 16-19 2006
Renaissance Atlanta Downtown Hotel
$2099
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Hunt Scanlon Advisors present
"Defining
Leaders"
New
York city
October 18 - 20, 2006
New York Palace
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HR.com's Employers of Excellence 2006
October 25 - 27,
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Red Rock Resort
Las Vegas, Nevada
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HR-XML Consortium's
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Barcelona, Spain
$265
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Design, Deliver & Evaluate Effective Training
November 13-16, 2006
Disney's Contemporary Resort, Orlando FL.
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