I must not fear.
Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.
Only I will remain.
(From
Dune by Frank Herbert, courtesy of
wikipedia)
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Reveille and Hyperbole: LBi Software Engineering, a systems integration services provider, announced LBi CaseManager, a call tracking and help desk management solution for employee call centers. CaseManager is based on proven LBi technology already in use today by high-volume call centers across the U.S. It improves service levels and decreases costs associated with human resource (HR) management and benefits administration.
ELI, a training company that teaches professional workplace conduct, announces the release of a new white paper, "The End of Law, the Rise of Values," addressing the steps organizations need to take in building a values-based culture.
SilkRoad Technology, Inc., a leading provider of talent management solutions, announced that the company achieved record growth, revenue and customer acquisitions in 2006. SilkRoad posted its seventh straight quarter of 100 percent or greater revenue growth over the prior year and expanded its global footprint with several new clients in the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
You Should Know: BC: Jobs Galore in BC Technology Industry, but Talent Shortage Threatens Growth
British Columbia's growing technology industry will offer thousands of new jobs in the upcoming year, but will have a hard time filling them if serious skill shortages are not addressed, a new report from the British Columbia Technology Industry Association (BCTIA) says.
The study, TechTalentBC: Labour Trends in the British Columbia Technology Sector points out that the technology industry, which employs approximately 65,000 workers today, forecasts adding 15% more employees in the upcoming year and shows no indication of slowing down. At this anticipated rate of growth the industry headcount would double to more than 130,000 employees by 2010.
The study of 146 small, medium and large companies across all technology sectors in BC - 10% of the technology workforce -- and selected focus group research, extrapolated data to show that more than 9,000 new jobs are targeted to be filled in the upcoming year.
(BC Technology Industry Association)
Deep Release: TriNet Announces Release of 2007 HR Trends Report: People to Profitability
According to TriNet's newest report, available to interested readers at no cost, business executives care about attracting talent almost as much as maximizing revenue.
Small and medium-sized businesses care more about attracting and keeping talented employees than maximizing profits, according to a new survey by TriNet, "2007 HR Trends: People to Profitability." TriNet is providing the information to interested readers at no cost; business professionals are invited to download HR trends survey and read the full report.
Conducted in the first quarter of this year, TriNet's HR Trends Survey is the product of responses received from more than 500 business executives in the industries of technology, financial services, and professional services. The numbers underline a major shift in executives' perception of human resources and its importance to their strategic thinking.
Companies no longer see human resources "only as a people-oriented, back-office business process," according to the report. "Instead, executives see it as a potential source for developing a competitive advantage and increasing profitability."
Twenty-three percent of the companies said attracting and keeping people was their most important business concern, while 29 percent said maximizing revenues was more important. The talent problem even exceeded profitability as a pressing issue for business owners.
About TriNet Group, Inc.
Founded in 1988, TriNet delivers outsourced human resources throughout the United States and Canada and specializes in serving technology, financial service, and professional service firms. Its offerings include human asset administration, employer risk management, online employee benefits administration and support, payroll processing, tax compliance, workers' compensation, group health and welfare products, and strategic human capital consulting services. More than simply an HR services provider, TriNet contractually assumes certain legal and financial responsibilities regarding employer rights, legal compliance and risk management.
Study States: Study Reveals Non-profit Pay On the Rise
The average salary adjustment for senior executives of non-profit organizations increased by 4.6% from 2005 to 2006 according to a new study released today by Total Compensation Solutions (TCS) a human resources consulting firm. This is a significant change in the salary adjustments of non-profit organizations and it may indicate that non-profits are reacting to the increased competition for highly qualified employees in the U.S. labor force.
The 2006/2007 Not-for-Profit Compensation Survey, conducted by TCS, compiles data on 69 unique positions found in over 380 non-profit organizations located throughout the U.S. TCS also observes a significant change in the way non-profit organizations pay their employees. In particular, non-profits are concerned about relating pay to individual performance and best practices in the market. This may be a response to increased Federal and state regulation of the industry.
The study reports average pay levels for executives in "mission critical" and "support" departments among non-profit organizations. To view the results of the study click on the attached table.
The study concludes that non-profit organizations are compelled to pay base salaries and total cash compensation that are roughly equivalent to pay in for profit companies. "This is one of the primary tactics that non-profits can use to effectively compete for staff in an increasingly competitive market place" according to Paul Gavejian, Managing Director of TCS.
The study also reports that many non-profit organizations have adopted formal bonus plans for their senior executives. These plans use a variety of performance measures. However, executive bonuses are most often linked with operating budget variances and effectiveness of development activities. "This gives non-profits a means of rewarding executives for achieving specific strategic and tactical performance objectives" according to Gavejian, "and it helps them retain executives who might otherwise be attracted to big pay packages in the for profit world."
Another retention device used by non-profits is a generous benefits program. Employees of non-profits typically get better health insurance benefits and wellness programs as part of their total rewards. "The for profit sector is still wrestling with significant cost increases in health benefits and continues to pass these costs on to their employees in contrast to non-profits" according to Gavejian.
Copies of the survey are available from TCS. If you have questions regarding this report, please call TCS offices at (914) 730-7300 or email questions.
Total Compensation Solutions is a human resources consulting firm dedicated to assisting clients in achieving their strategic compensation objectives. The firm uses market data to identify best practices in a variety of topical areas including: board compensation; executive, middle management and staff compensation; performance management; organization structure; health and welfare; and retirement benefits. With client interaction, TCS gathers and reports information on compensation, personnel practices and benefits and applies the most effective, market-driven solution to each organization's unique set of circumstances. From offices in Armonk, NY and Los Angeles, CA, TCS is able to link with clients via traditional and online media.
Total Compensation Solutions-East
(914) 730 7300
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Richards named his firm ResultsLab because he has a track record of causing big results and because he uses a continuous improvement testing methodology. Some of his most unique approaches are
Radical truth and honesty - He builds your positioning, tag line, headlines and other grabbers by discovering a deep truth about you that resets the standard and disqualifies competitors.
But what if your advantages over competitors aren't compelling to prospects - and indeed aren't different enough as a basis for powerful positioning? In that case, Ron recommends changes in your offering, or even your infrastructure, that make a powerful positioning you develop with him become true - one that disqualifies your competitors.
As needed he develops names, tag lines, grabbers, arguments that devastate qualms, and results-multiplying calls to action. He applies these to your site, ads, and emailings.
ResultsLab's approach is different from any other agency or consultant. Read how here.
Call Ron for your free session where he'll listen closely to your goals, flag what's improvable and to what extent, and say some of the specific improvements he envisions.
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April 17-19, 2007 More Info
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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May 15, 2007
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June 5,2007
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June 24 - 27, 2007
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