Hrsmart, a global provider of integrated talent management applications, reports that HRsmart Brazil has a 26-percent growth in revenue, supported by an increase in its customer base and an increase in revenue per client. HRsmart Brazil attributes its growth to greater focus on its prime market and driving revenues through its existing client base, while acquiring new business.

U.S. Department of Labor makes available to employers nationwide a free database of 1,769 new job candidates with disabilities seeking work in a wide variety of fields. Federal employers can tap into this ongoing recruitment resource online. Private sector, nonprofit employers, and other government can request unlimited searches by calling a toll-free telephone number. Hiring officials at Federal agencies can access the Workforce Recruitment Program database and conduct independent searches on the Internet by obtaining a password at https://wrp.gov. Employers in the private sector, state and local government agencies, and nonprofit organizations should contact the Labor Department's Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network at 866-327-6669 to access the database.

HireRight, Inc. releases a newly enhanced edition of the HireRight I-9 Solution, which addresses employers' need for greater visibility, control and flexibility over I-9 processes, across the enterprise, as government regulations and penalties related to employment eligibility stiffen.

Vurv Technology, a global provider of technology and services for building great workforces, announced record results for the fiscal year ended January 31. The company closes the fourth quarter by signing 23 new enterprise and 114 new SMB customers.

StepStone, a global provider of total talent management solutions, expands its operations in China through a binding agreement to acquire LEVEL4 Performance Consulting Limited, a Hong Kong company and its subsidiary in mainland China. LEVEL4 focuses on talent management consultancy services and the sale and implementation of talent solutions. It has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

Valtera, a provider of human capital consulting solutions, developed a set of survey items that truly measures engagement among employees. Proven among large companies with employee populations of 10,000 or more, the survey measures employee attitudes and actions that directly contribute to organizational success.

The stunning events on Wall Street have sent many denizens of the financial community into job hunting mode. "There has been an 8 % rise in the number of new and updated candidates on our site in just the past two days," said Robert Graber, founder of WallStJobs.com "And we have noted that the existing client base is staying online an average of almost two hours longer than last week." Graber feels that the increased company time reflects enhanced interest in reviewing the new candidates and in initiating dialogues with the new registrants.

March 27. HR Workforce Modeling: Achieving Successful Mergers and Acquisitions. Webinar sponsored by HumanConcepts.

March 31 - April 2. SHRM Global Conference & Exposition. Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston, MA.

March 31 - April 2. ERE Expo 2008 Spring. Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.

April 9-12. 23rd Annual Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Inc. Conference. Hilton San Francisco, California.

April 16-17. HRO World Conference & Expo. Hilton New York, New York City.

April 29. Recruiting Roadshow. Cleveland, Ohio.

May 1-2. Conference Board 2008 Leadership Development Conference. Grand Hyatt. New York City.

May 13-16. Kennedy Recruiting 2008 Conference & Expo: Real World Recruiting for Today's Workforce. Las Vegas, Nevada Hilton.

May 20-23. WorldatWork Conference & Exhibition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Convention Center.

May 31-June 4. IHRIM HRMStrategies 2008 Conference and Technology Exposition. Disney Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

June 4-6. Fordyce Forum 2008 Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel.

June 5-6. Conference Board 2008 Leadership Development Conference. Hotel del Coronado San Diego, CA.

June 22 - 25 60th Annual Conference & Exposition Chicago, Ill | Sheraton Chicago (HQ)

September 8-10. 2008 Staffing Industry Analysts' Healthcare Staffing Summit. Hilton San Francisco, CA.

September 9 & 10.
Online Recruitment Conference and Expo 2008. Donald E. Stevens Convention. Sponsored by Onrec.com. Center, Chicago, IL.

September 24-26. SHRM Strategy Conference Palm Springs, CA | Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa

October 27-29. Workplace Diversity & Exposition Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Marriott Marquis

October 28-29. 2008 Staffing Industry Analysts Contingent Workforce Strategies Summit. New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge, New York City.

October 28-30. ERE Expo 2008 Fall. Westin Diplomat Hotel & Spa, Hollywood, FL.