Social Media Program Helps HR Master Employee Relations 2.0

Social Media Program Helps HR Master Employee Relations 2.0

Social Media Training and Policy Development Support Tailored For Human Resources Aims to Educate and Protect Businesses

CHICAGO — Oct. 26, 2009 – Perspectives Ltd, a high-touch provider of workplace resources, specializing in employee assistance program (EAP) and organizational development services, has launched the Social Media Policy Pack program to help educate and protect businesses now that employees widely use social media at home and at work.

Specifically, the program aims to help HR professionals and business leaders understand the power and challenges that social media brings to each organization.

“Social media has a profound impact on the way we communicate in today’s world – both personally and in business,” said Maureen Dorgan-Clemens, vice president of organizational consulting services at Perspectives. “HR professionals are at the epicenter of this exciting and anxiety-provoking advance, which has provided amazing tools for recruitment and networking, while opening a Pandora’s Box of employee relations issues.”

According to an August 2009 study by Forrester Research (“The Broad Reach Of Social Technologies,”) more than 80% of U.S. adults online use social media at least once a month, and half participate in social networks like Facebook. However, ample resources and polls suggest that companies are not addressing potential implications to their business. For example, a September 2009 AdAge.com article titled, “The 7 Biggest Legal Risks to Your Company When Using Social Media,” states that 87 percent of companies still don’t have a social media policy.

“Perspectives is bringing together proficiency from different fields, including deep legal knowledge, to examine social media through the lens of human resource practitioners in today’s workplace,” said Jon Vegosen, who has more than 33 years of experience in employment law, and is a founding member of Chicago law firm Funkhouser Vegosen Liebman & Dunn Ltd (FVLD). “Offering this type of counsel to businesses provides an unparalleled advantage. It’s very different from most social media education efforts today, which are about using social media to promote your business.”

Through the Social Media Policy Pack program, Perspectives provides:

• Social Media 101 Training
• Policy Development Support
• Employee Recruitment and Selection Training

Training seminars are tailored to the needs of each business and answer questions, such as: What is social media? How do I use it for myself, my job and my business? What risks and considerations should I be aware of – and, how can I avoid them?

Perspectives can also help businesses gain unparalleled insight into risks and considerations for their unique workplace by surveying employees and leadership to determine: how employees use social media at home and at work, how marketing and sales teams are using social media for business, and the overall legal implications for businesses.

Maureen Dorgan-Clemens, who has more than 22 years of organizational consulting expertise, recently wrote a blog post about employees talking about employers in cyberspace. It sheds light on one of many social media developments impacting employee relations and business.

For more information about Perspectives’ Social Media Policy Pack program contact Maureen Dorgan-Clemens at mclemens@perspectivesltd.com, 847.793.2435.

ABOUT PERSPECTIVES LTD
Perspectives Ltd is a Chicago-based workplace resources firm specializing in the nationwide delivery of employee assistance programs (EAPs), managed behavioral healthcare, work/life services, organizational development and wellness. We believe in taking an individualized approach with each customer organization and creating tailored solutions that have practical applications in their workplace. www.perspectivesltd.com.

CollegeRecruiter.com Announces the Integration of the New Jobg8.com Pay-for-Performance Product Module

CollegeRecruiter.com Announces the Integration of the New Jobg8.com Pay-for-Performance Product Module

CollegeRecruiter.com becomes the first college job board to allow employers to advertise their job openings for free and only pay for applications which match the qualifications specified by the employer.

Matt Hoffner of Jobg8PORTLAND, MAINE (October 26, 2009) – Jobg8, creator of an online network allowing job boards to share postings in an open market system and charge employer clients only for qualified candidates based on pre-screened criteria, has begun the roll-out of its new Pay-for-Performance (P4P) product. One of the first network members to integrate this new private label application is CollegeRecruiter.com of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Matt Hoffner, president of the Jobg8 North America, stated that, “CollegeRecruiter.com is a very well respected board having won the Weddle’s User’s Choice Awards for best job boards the last three years. CollegeRecruiter.com has a great position in a very targeted market and a loyal user group. They have also been a great member of our network for the last six months by including in their search results many of the performance-based job postings that we’ve sold to employers through some of our other partners. We are excited that CollegeRecruiter.com has chosen to expand its relationship with Jobg8 by also selling the Pay-for-Performance job posting product. We believe that their employer clients will love the new P4P product, especially given the traffic and user base that CollegeRecruiter.com has developed over the years.”

Steven Rothberg, president of CollegeRecruiter.com, agreed. “Almost since the day we went live in 1996, we’ve been big believers in purchasing and selling advertising on a performance basis. As a business owner, I’m much happier when my interests are aligned with those of my vendors and clients and performance-based advertising allows for that to happen. With job postings, the traditional model is that employers pay a set fee to advertise their openings whether or not those advertisements generate applications or hires. With Jobg8′s new Pay-for-Performance application, we’re able to sell our clients job postings which run on our site and across a network of leading job boards and the client only pays when they receive well qualified candidates. That aligns our interests with the interests of the client as we both prosper only when the client receives well qualified candidates.”

About Jobg8

Jobg8.com has created a sophisticated application that allows a job board to increase the number of jobs listed on their web site while maintaining their brand to employers and job seekers. Jobg8 creates an online network in which job boards can distribute their jobs to other job boards which can then provide qualified candidates for those positions. In August 2009, the company announced their new Pay-for-Performance module that job boards can implement under their own brand. Those job boards can then offer a very innovative new pricing method to clients based on receiving only qualified applications. For more information about the company, please visit www.Jobg8.com or contact Matthew.Hoffner@jobg8.com.

About CollegeRecruiter.com

CollegeRecruiter.com is the leading job board for college students hunting for internships and recent graduates looking for entry level jobs and other career opportunities. CollegeRecruiter.com features hundreds of thousands of job openings and tens of thousands of pages of employment-related blogs, articles, podcasts, and videos. For more information, please visit http://www.CollegeRecruiter.com or contact Steven Rothberg at Steven@CollegeRecruiter.com or 800-835-4989 x704.

New Job Search Strategy Leads to Outplacement Opportunity: Management of Online Identity on Social Media Sites

New Job Search Strategy Leads to Outplacement Opportunity: Management of Online Identity on Social Media Sites

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX – October 26, 2009 – Insala, the global leader in outplacement and career transition software, announces the publication of it’s most recent whitepaper, Outplacement Opportunities in Online Identity Management: Leading the Next Job Search Paradigm Shift. The latest addition to Insala’s research resources reveals recruitment trends and reasons why jobseekers should properly manage their online identity to be a standout in cyberspace.

Now available on request “Outplacement Opportunity in Online Identity Management: Leading the Next Job Search Paradigm Shift” highlights the importance of creating an online identity management strategy, the growing role of social media in recruitment with figures from employer and employee surveys demonstrating hiring and web tendencies related to social media sites.

Highlighted topics include employers’ use of social media sites for recruitment and potential candidates, high percentage of job seekers with accounts on popular sites, but most are missing the boat on how proper use of these sites can help them capture the attention of prospective employers and an online solution with bundled tools and resources to create and use online identity branding.

According to a Q4 2008 Careerbuilder.com survey of over 31,000 employers, 22% had searched for online profiles of their candidates and used them to influence their decisions, compared with 11% in 2006, with an additional 9% indicating that they planned to do so.

Social media sites are more often used for personal than professional endeavors, 89% of adults on social network sites use their accounts to keep up with friends compared to 28% who use them to promote themselves professionally says The Pew 2009 Research Center survey. A study by Harvey Nash, a global recruitment consultancy, indicated that only 12% of online 18-24 year olds use social media sites to find job leads.

EmploymentTalk Version 4 provides tools and resources for outplacement firms to create online identity management strategies for their clients. Features include:

Bio Pages – Allows clients to build professional Online Bio Page
Google Optimized – Client Bio Pages can be found on Google
Privacy Controls – Clients restrict bio information in different networks
LinkedIn – Integration with LinkedIn, making virtual networking faster and easier
Advice – Everything you need to know on creating, building and managing your client brand online

To learn how to capitalize on the new online job search networking paradigm, read Outplacement Opportunities in Online Identity Management: Leading the Next Job Search Paradigm Shift at http://www.insala.com/request-whitepaper.asp

About Insala

Insala partners with organizations to develop and deliver business strategy solutions and maximize human capital in today’s competitive and changing social economic environment. Insala’s powerful outplacement and careers service technology solutions are used by organizations worldwide. Please visit http://www.employmenttalk.com/ to learn more.

The Insala Solution Suite spans mentoring solutions, succession planning, career development, performance management, leadership development and employee surveys. Delivering unique solutions through advanced technology, content and consulting services. Insala solutions offer sustainable, measurable value with long-term impact for organizations worldwide. Please visit us at http://www.insala.com/ for more information.

Early Bird Registration Now Open for IHRIM’s 2010 Conference & Expo

Early Bird Registration Now Open for IHRIM’s 2010 Conference & Expo

Save by registering before Dec. 31

LAS VEGAS – Take advantage of discounted rates by registering before Dec. 31 for the International Association for Human Resource Information Management’s (IHRIM) 2010 Conference and Technology Exposition.

Held May 2-5, 2010, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev., IHRIM’s 30th annual conference brings together the best in HR information management. Various experts will share real-world solutions, timely ideas and innovative perspectives to help companies and HR systems professionals improve their efficiencies and competitiveness.

“If you can attend only one event in 2010, make it the must-see conference for HR information technology education, solutions and networking,” said Lynne Mealy, IHRIM’s president and CEO. “Our conference is a critical part of IHRIM’s ongoing learning and sharing experience, and participants can continue to draw upon the professional contacts made here.”

The more than 50 educational programs will increase participants’ knowledge of industry best practices and future trends. They will learn more about talent management, Web 2.0, Software as a Service (SaaS), data management, metrics, HR technology strategy, and HR systems selection and implementation.

Additionally, attendees can view the latest products, interact with industry leaders and learn more about HR technology companies on the rise at the IHRIM Exposition Hall. Those interested in taking IHRIM’s new Professional of Human Resources Information (HRIP) certification exam – to demonstrate proficiency of the defined body of knowledge in HRIM – can do so on Sunday, May 2 as well.

Both the conference and IHRIM’s pre-conference courses are approved for recertification credit hours toward IHRIM’s HRIP certification, as well as for PHR, SPHR and GPHR certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute.

“I try to come to the IHRIM conference every year,” said one HR technology specialist from the Social Security Administration, who attended in 2009. “I am reminded of what to do and what not to do from the presenters and others in attendance. They share how they solved the very problems I am experiencing.”

Register by Dec. 31 to receive the special early bird discount of $875 for IHRIM members and $1,130 for non-members. Those who want to join IHRIM and attend will pay just $1,070. For more information, visit http://www.ihrim.org/Events/2010Spring/index.htm.

About IHRIM
Since 1980, the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM), the world’s leading HRIM clearinghouse, has been uniting a dynamic group of practitioners, vendors, consultants, students and faculty to share best practices and the latest technological trends. Through membership, educational programming, listservs, CORE, certification, networking forums and IHRIM’s annual conference, HRIM professionals can receive valuable knowledge that will enhance both their own careers and their companies’ success.

National Business Group on Health Unveils Employer Toolkit For Childhood Obesity

National Business Group on Health Unveils Employer Toolkit For Childhood Obesity

Toolkit Includes Employer Case Studies, Ideas To Help Promote Healthy Childhood Living

WASHINGTON, DC, October 21, 2009 – Saying that employers can no longer afford to ignore the epidemic of childhood obesity, the National Business Group on Health today announced the launch of “Childhood Obesity: It’s Everyone’s Business,” a toolkit designed to help U.S. employers address the growing problem of overweight and obese children.

Studies have shown that the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has nearly tripled over the past 30 years, with nearly one-third of children now considered either overweight or obese. The United States currently has the highest percentage of overweight youth in its history.

“There is a great deal at stake for U.S. employers,” said Helen Darling, President of the National Business Group on Health, whose members include 280 large U.S. employers. “An obese teenager has a 70 percent chance of become an obese adult. And with health care for obesity-related illnesses costing employers at least $45 billion annually, the price tag of this childhood epidemic could become unaffordable if we don’t change course.”

The new toolkit was developed with support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Health Bureau. It reflects growing employer interest in childhood obesity and practical solutions to the problem. Toolkit recommendations for employers intentionally build on the infrastructure and resources that many large employers already have in place.

“Employers are in a terrific position to be leaders in the battle against childhood obesity,” said LuAnn Heinen, a vice president and director of the Institute on the Costs and Health Effects of Obesity. “That’s one of the primary reasons we developed this toolkit. Our goal is to provide a range of options – and employer examples — that they can easily implement in their own company.”

The toolkit is divided into seven major components including an overview of childhood obesity and the major ways it impacts businesses. Four core components illustrate how initiatives employers already have in place may be expanded or leveraged to promote healthy child weight. These core components include:
• Benefit Design: Aligning Stakeholders to Change Behavior
• Employee Education: Equipping Employees for the Battle
• Employer-Sponsored Programs and Onsite Facilities: Using What You Have
• Community and Philanthropy: Reconsidering Company Contributions

“As overweight and obesity increases among children, employers are clearly going to be affected in many ways. Childhood obesity will lead to increased health care utilization and higher costs for employers. Poor child health will also decrease employee productivity as working parents often must leave work early and be absent to care for their child. Schools, child care facilities, communities and families have begun to respond but more focused efforts are urgently needed. Employers and health care providers also have roles to play as part of a comprehensive solution. Clearly, childhood obesity is everyone’s business,” concluded Heinen.

The toolkit is available free of charge to the public and can be found at www.businessgrouphealth.org.

About the National Business Group on Health

The National Business Group on Health is the nation’s only non-profit, membership organization of large employers devoted exclusively to finding innovative and forward-thinking solutions to their most important health care and related benefits issues. The Business Group identifies and shares best practices in health benefits, disability, health and productivity, related paid time off and work/life balance issues. Business Group members provide health coverage for more than 50 million U.S. workers, retirees and their families. For more information, visit www.businessgrouphealth.org.

Media contact:
Ed Emerman
Eagle Public Relations
609-275-5162
eemerman@eaglepr.com

WorkForce Software Sponsors Human Capital Institute’s “Enterprise Workforce Management” Online Education and Research Initiative

WorkForce Software Sponsors Human Capital Institute’s “Enterprise Workforce Management” Online Education and Research Initiative

Inaugural Webcast, “Three Cornerstones of Enterprise Workforce Management,” Scheduled for October 29 on www.hci.org

Washington, D.C. – October 20, 2009 – The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association advancing the science of strategic talent management, and WorkForce Software, the leader in enterprise workforce management (WFM) solutions for organizations with complex policies and compliance concerns, announced today that WorkForce Software is sponsoring HCI’s “Enterprise Workforce Management” education and research track.

“Enterprise Workforce Management” is among several topics addressed in HCI’s Talent Development community of interest, an online community HCI and its more than 160,000 members consider critical to organizations working to leverage human capital. The track and its content, part of www.hci.org, can be accessed directly at http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/tracks_enterprise_workforce_management.guid

“We are delighted to accept this invitation from HCI as the exclusive sponsor of HCI’s Enterprise Workforce Management Track,” said 35 year HCM veteran Howard Tarnoff, SVP of sales and marketing for Workforce Software. “Contributing to the evolution of WFM, helping HR evolve from a tactical support to a strategic role has afforded me opportunities to work with most of the industry’s top organizations. HCI stands alone as it provides HR professionals with human capital management (HCM) best practices and education, and we are proud to participate in this initiative to further solidify the HR professional as the strategic member of their respective management teams.”

The track’s inaugural webcast, “The Three Cornerstones of Enterprise Workforce Management: Mitigate Complexity, Ensure Compliance, Enable Strategic HR,” will be broadcast live on Thurs., Oct. 29 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on www.hci.org. WorkForce Software presenter Dan Hilbert, CEO of Orca Eyes Inc., will examine the various ways Enterprise WFM solutions help organizations. Pre-registration for the free event is required at http://www.humancapitalinstitute.org/hci/events_register.guid?_trainingID=2625&_trainingScheduleID=23836

“Done successfully, the benefits of an enterprise WFM solution are significant; the hard cost savings and productivity improvements related to ensuring compliance, mitigating complexity, and enabling strategic HR can result in investment paybacks measured in months, not years,” said Bill Craib, Vice President, HCI Center for Human Capital Excellence. “We’re very pleased to have WorkForce Software, masters in this area, share their critical knowledge with the growing HCI community through our Enterprise Workforce Management track.”

HCI’s “Enterprise Workforce Management” track presents the benefits of enterprise Workforce Management solutions. Workforce Management (WFM) is a term used to define any technology or business solution designed to automate the most common and complex labor policies, manage labor regulation compliance, and enable strategic HR by automating interactions between employees and employers. Common WFM software includes time and attendance, scheduling, activity based costing/labor distribution, multiple assignments, absence management, fatigue management, and employee and manager self-service.

More information about “Enterprise Workforce Management,” as well as HCI’s other education and research tracks, is available at www.humancapitalinstitute.org.

ABOUT WORKFORCE SOFTWARE
WorkForce Software, Inc. is the leader in workforce management solutions for organizations with complex policies and compliance concerns. Its EmpCenter system enables strategic HR by automating and streamlining interactions between the employer and its workforce. These interactions include time entry, time-off requests, request for personal information, and schedule preferences. By automating these interactions, organizations can better manage payroll and processing costs, help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and increase the productivity and satisfaction of their employees. The EmpCenter suite is composed of numerous integrated applications, including Time and Attendance, Activity Based Costing, Multiple Assignments, Absence Management, FMLA Manager, Advanced Scheduling, and Fatigue Management. WorkForce Software’s diverse customer base includes large employers such as Duke Energy, the University of California, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, Activision Blizzard, and Compass Bank. For more information, visit www.workforcesoftware.com.

ABOUT THE HUMAN CAPITAL INSTITUTE
The Human Capital Institute (HCI) is a catalyst for innovative new thinking in talent acquisition, development, deployment and new economy leadership. Through research and collaboration, our global network of more than 160,000 members develops and promotes creativity, best and next practices, and actionable solutions in strategic talent management. Executives, practitioners, and thought leaders representing organizations of all sizes, across public, charitable and government sectors, utilize HCI communities, education, events and research to foster talent advantages to ensure organizational change for competitive results. In tandem with these initiatives, HCI’s Human Capital Strategist professional certifications and designations set the bar for expertise in talent strategy, acquisition, development and measurement. www.hci.org

PRESS CONTACT
Human Capital Institute
Aimee Diehl
866-538-1909
press@hci.org

ORLANDOJOBS.COM Announces Virtual Career Fair, Identifies Job Openings in Central Florida

ORLANDOJOBS.COM Announces Virtual Career Fair, Identifies Job Openings in Central Florida

Orlando, FL October 19, 2009 – Central Florida Unemployment is currently 11.5%. However, there are companies out there hiring. OrlandoJobs.com is committed to indentifying these companies and broadcast their jobs opening through our virtual career fair technology as well as our social media channels.

OrlandoJobs.com is hosting its 3rd Annual Online Holiday Hiring Career Fair from October 15 through December 24, 2009. Over 100,000 job seekers and over 1,800 employers will be invited to participate in this online event, to be held at http://careerfair.orlandojobs.com.

The Online Holiday Hiring Career Fair will feature seasonal, part-time, contract and temporary positions from retail, hospitality, and other customer service industries seeking eligible candidates. “Virtual Career Fairs” allow job seekers to explore jobs by Central Florida companies without having to stand in a line.  For employers, job seekers apply to jobs in a convenient, efficient, and innovative platform.

By creating an event that focuses on specific hiring needs we make it easier for job seekers to find what they are looking for and we provide employers with a better qualified pool of candidates.

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About OrlandoJobs.com
OrlandoJobs.com Ltd. is the premier online employment website in Central Florida. Over 1,800 Central Florida employers utilize OrlandoJobs.com to connect with quality jobseekers throughout the region.  OrlandoJobs.com delivers a highly targeted candidate audience with a dedication to local marketing that includes print and mobile advertising, event marketing, and our #1 position for Orlando Jobs in all major search engines (Google, Yahoo, and MSN). We are the official employment website of the Central Florida Human Resource Association (CFHRA.org). More information available at www.OrlandoJobs.com or call Bradley Sparrow 407-645-4224 ext. 2124.

EAP Provider Offers Workshops to Help Businesses Understand Employee Substance Abuse and Its Impact

EAP Provider Offers Workshops to Help Businesses Understand Employee Substance Abuse and Its Impact

CHICAGO, IL— October 19, 2009 – More than 8% of full-time employees in the U.S. were drug users and nearly 9% of full-time employees reported heavy alcohol use in 2007, according to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). To help business mitigate the impact of this challenge on operations and the bottom line, Perspectives Ltd, a high-touch provider of workplace resources, is partnering with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to offer training workshops on employee substance abuse.

“Businesses that promote drug-free workplaces, like those that use Perspectives’ EAP services, have a better chance of protecting their business and retaining employee talent, because they understand that you’re invested in an employee the moment you hire them,” said Jerry Roper, President and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.

The collaborative effort launches today in support of national Drug-Free Work Week (October 19-25, 2009). It is being driven by the Chamber’s Workplace Well Being & Addiction Prevention Practices Committee and includes two workshops designed and delivered by Perspectives – which has presented thousands of substance abuse seminars to businesses nationwide.

“Drug-free workplaces are an important initiative for us,” said Terry Cahill, senior vice president at Perspectives Ltd, which specializes in employee assistance programs (EAPs). “Employee substance abuse eats away at businesses profits through absenteeism, presenteeism, lawsuits, customer service complaints, worker’s comp claims, and more. Working with the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce allows us to help more people understand how to identify and manage employee substance abuse issues, so that your business is protected and you end up with better employees.”

The workshops may be of most critical interest to small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs). According to another SAMHSA report, nine (9) out of 10 full-time workers with alcohol or illicit drug problems work for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs).

Drug-free workplace workshops by Perspectives are typically 1-2 hours in length and include a presentation, group scenario brainstorming and Q&A – tailored to participants needs based on an initial discussion. Workshops available through the partnership, include:

Substance Abuse Awareness: Eyes Wide Open
Facilitates understanding of substances, substance abuse and chemical dependency so that employees can face themselves, their families and their workplace with open eyes regarding substance abuse.

Identifying the Substance Abusing Employee
Coaches HR and supervisory personnel in the identification of substance abusing employees through attention to job performance and reasonable suspicion behaviors in order to promote productivity and reduce HR/supervisory strain.

Workshops are NO COST to Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce members and are available to single-company and mixed-company audiences. Workshops are available to non-members for a fee.

For more information about these workshops, please visit www.perspectivesltd.com/services_train.htm.

ABOUT THE CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce was the first regional Chamber of Commerce in the United States and has served independent business throughout the Chicago metropolitan area since 1904. The Chamber’s 2,600 plus members employ more than 1.2 million individuals throughout Chicagoland. The mission of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is to make Chicagoland the most business-friendly region in America and enhance member success through aggressive programs of advocacy, member benefits and services, and actionable information. More information is available at www.chicagolandchamber.org.

ABOUT PERSPECTIVES LTD
Perspectives Ltd is a Chicago-based workplace resources firm specializing in the nationwide delivery of employee assistance programs (EAPs), managed behavioral healthcare, work/life services, organizational development and wellness. We believe in taking an individualized approach with each customer organization and creating tailored solutions that have practical applications in their workplace. www.perspectivesltd.com.

Media Contact:
Rachelle Lockhart
Director of Communications
Perspectives Ltd
312.558.7228
rlockhart(at)perspectivesltd.com

Hodes IQ Receives High Marks in Newly Published Bersin & Associates Talent Acquisition Report

Hodes IQ Receives High Marks in Newly Published Bersin & Associates Talent Acquisition Report

Research study cites employer branding experience and powerful sourcing tools as industry leaders

NEW YORK CITY, NY— October 15, 2009 — Hodes iQ, Bernard Hodes Group’s award-winning talent acquisition and management product, was recently recognized in a comprehensive research study by Bersin & Associates as an industry leader in the crucial areas of employer branding, source-of-hire tracking and customer service. Furthermore, the study names Hodes iQ as a top choice for mid-market and enterprise-level companies seeking to improve employer branding and streamline recruitment processes.

“Talent Acquisition Systems 2010: Facts, Practical Analysis, Trends, and Provider Profiles,” is the first study to thoroughly assess the state of the talent acquisition market and serves as a buyer’s guide to talent acquisition software systems, and the objective of the research was to address market shifts and best practices, along with profiling the leading talent acquisition systems. The report explores and reviews each talent acquisition company including background, core and advanced features offered, service offerings, key differentiators and quality of user experience.

According to Bersin & Associates’ research, Hodes iQ is a leading SaaS (Software as a Service) talent acquisition and management system with the combination of a top-ranked, job-posting system, résumé data mining system and expertise in best-in-class corporate career sites.
Other key differentiators for Hodes iQ, according to the study, include:

• Having the ability to provide both the technology and the branding for customers.

• Developing a strategy of investment in additional support and technology for customers.

• Continuing to grow during an economic downturn.

• Providing users the ability to track and analyze the source of hires through its embedded and native job sourcing and distribution technology, SmartPost, which is cited for being a “great source of data for customers looking for insight on the best job boards”.

“This study confirms that for recruiters as well as for HR leaders, Hodes iQ is ahead of the curve as candidate behavior and talent management solutions continue to shift, and employers need the kind of tools and support to work efficiently, productively and with measurable results,” said Dwaine Maltais, senior vice president, E-Recruiting Solutions.

Hodes iQ also stands out from other companies in this space by providing excellent customer service and support.

ABOUT HODES iQ
Hodes iQ makes talent management work for companies that know what they want from a talent management system by delivering flexible software solutions for talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, onboarding, career websites and recruitment process improvement. Hodes iQ also integrates seamlessly with best-of-breed solutions for performance management, succession planning, assessment, and background checks. Hodes iQ is supported by superb customer service, best-practice consulting and decades of experience through Bernard Hodes Group, offering unparalleled expertise in the recruitment marketing and employment branding industry. Hodes iQ offers several products lines for the Fortune 1000, mid-sized companies, as well as growing businesses. Hodes iQ is on the web at www.hodesiq.com.

ABOUT BERNARD HODES GROUP
As a fully integrated talent solutions provider, Bernard Hodes Group (www.hodes.com) offers solutions that often combine multiple service offerings from the Company’s core competency areas: Recruitment Marketing; Sourcing/Response Management; Hiring Process Re-engineering; and Staffing Technology (www.hodesiQ.com). All solutions are developed and measured within the company’s 360-degree process methodology. The company is headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe. Bernard Hodes Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of Omnicom Group, Inc., (NYSE – OMC), one of the world’s leading marketing communications companies. Bernard Hodes Group serves thousands of clients in virtually every industry, helping them to attract and retain talented workers in every skill set.

RecruiterEarth.com to Host “EmployeeScreenIQ Week” on October 19-23

RecruiterEarth.com to Host “EmployeeScreenIQ Week” on October 19-23

Podcasts, videos, and articles will highlight week-long showcase of background screening provider

CLEVELAND / October 16, 2009 – EmployeeScreenIQ (www.employeescreen.com), a global leader in employment background screening services, will be spotlighted next week in a special series of events at Recruiter Earth (www.recruiterearth.com).

“EmployeeScreenIQ Week” will offer a series of podcasts aimed at recruiters and HR professionals, as well as videos and other downloadable content. The presentation will take place October 19-23; it’s part of an ongoing series hosted by Recruiter Earth, a social networking Web site for recruiting and staffing professionals.

“EmployeeScreenIQ is the de facto company for background checks and we are excited to learn everything there is to know about them,” said Jim Shaki, founder of RecruiterEarth.com. “We hope recruiting and staffing professionals will join us in learning why background checks are essential to their profession.”

The week will include the following:

- A welcome podcast by EmployeeScreenIQ principals Jason Morris, president and chief operating officer, and Nick Fishman, chief marketing officer.
- A podcast featuring EmployeeScreenIQ and partner iCIMS (www.icims.com), a leading talent management platform.
- A podcast with Dawn Murphy of Continental Airlines, an EmployeeScreenIQ client, who will explain their experiences with background screening providers.
- Free download of EmployeeScreenIQ’s new article about diploma mills.
- A video introducing the EmployeeScreenIQ management team, their roles, and what drives the passion for their jobs.
- Finally, the week will conclude Friday with the podcast, “This Week in Background Checks,” examining what’s new in the world of background screening.

Those who participate will also be entered into a drawing for an Amazon Kindle.

“This upcoming event will give recruiters an opportunity to experience different trends and best practices in the employee background screening world, “said Nick Fishman, chief marketing officer for EmployeeScreenIQ.

About EmployeeScreenIQ
EmployeeScreenIQ is a Cleveland, Ohio-based employment screening company offering a variety of employment screening services to mid- and large-cap organizations throughout the world, including those in North and South America, Europe and East Asia.

Media Contacts:
Nick Fishman, EmployeeScreenIQ
(847) 564-5410
nfishman@employeescreen.com

Elrond Lawrence, Fisher Vista/HRmarketer.com
(831) 757-9100
elawrence@fishervista.com