Santa Barbara County Is Open for Business The Gap Fire is 90 Percent Contained; Some National Forest Lands Remain Closed to Public Access - 2008-07-17

Paquin Healthcare and North Shore-LIJ Health System Join to Launch Huge Retail and Ecommerce Initiative - 2008-07-16

Employers Plan Average Pay Increases of 3.9 Percent Next Year, Despite Poor Economy Preliminary results from the 35th Annual WorldatWork Salary Budget Survey, the largest survey of its kind, show pay budgets growing steadily from 2008 to 2009 in the U.S. and Canada. The actual increase in salary budgets was 3.9 percent in 2008 and is projected to rise again by 3.9 percent in 2009, according to the survey. - 2008-07-16

Lucas Group Celebrates Its 38th Anniversary Lucas Group focuses on recruiting top executives within the accounting and finance, advertising/marketing, aerospace and defense, call center, engineering/manufacturing, hospitality, human resources, legal, medical device/pharmaceutical, military transition oil and gas/alternative energy and technical industries. With offices nationwide and its expansion into Europe, Lucas Group performs search assignments for Fortune 100+ companies, as well as regional businesses and entrepreneurial firms. - 2008-07-16

Human Capital Institute to Host First Annual Talent Management Forum for Government in Washington, D.C. on September 17, 2008 The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, announced today that it is hosting its first-ever Talent Management Forum for Government, a leadership event for government human capital and personnel leaders and their teams, in Washington, D.C. on Weds., Sept. 17, 2008. Keynote Speakers include Paul Light, NYU Professor of Public Policy and Congressman James Moran, 8th Congressional District of Virginia - 2008-07-16

Premier Inc Automates their Compensation Management Processes, Chooses HCR Software's CompensationXL Product HCR Software, a best-of-breed supplier of compensation management solutions, today announced that Premier Inc. has selected HCR's CompensationXL Software to automate and upgrade their compensation process. - 2008-07-16

New SDL White Paper Explores Shared Leadership Trends in Family-Owned Businesses Shared leadership of corporate leadership within private industry is increasingly common; management and succession planning trend important and complex in family-owned businesses. - 2008-07-16

Talent Technology Releases Update to HireDesk New release delivers customer-driven enhancements for increased flexibility and time savings. - 2008-07-16

TalentQuest Webinar Discusses How Companies Transform Their Internal Cultures to Benefit Customers and Employees July 24 event with Duane Reade will teach HR professionals how to develop cultural skills, knowledge, behaviors and abilities needed for people in key roles to succeed. - 2008-07-16

Senior IT Executives to Discuss Economic Challenges and Market Opportunities at CompTIA Breakaway 2008 Executive panel session set for August 6 - 2008-07-15

Cutting Corners: Pinched by the Economy, Older Adults Put Themselves at Risk Evidence is mounting that older adults are cutting everyday expenses to keep up with the economic downturn. In a report released in May by AARP titled "The Economic Slowdown's Impact on Middle-Aged and Older Americans, "59 percent of seniors 65 and older surveyed said they'd found it more difficult to pay for essential items such as food, gas and medicine." Local senior-care experts warn families to be on alert to make sure seniors aren't cutting too deeply. Warning signs include skipping medications, pulling the plug on air conditioning and canceling social outings. - 2008-07-15

Rock 'n' Roll San Antonio Marathon Announces “Texas Showdown” Elite Runners From Throughout the State of Texas Invited To Participate in Distance Championship - 2008-07-15

Perquest Offers Free Resources for Small Businesses Perquest, a provider of payroll outsourcing services, introduces a free quarterly email newsletter for small business professionals. - 2008-07-15

Top U.S. Clinic Boosts Employer of Choice Status With Halogen Software Illinois-based Carle Clinic and Health Alliance select leader in employee performance and talent management. - 2008-07-15

Cytiva Announces Free Webcast: Recruiting in a Down Economy First webcast in the six part Sonic TalentTalk Series. - 2008-07-15

Lucas Group to Host Military Hiring Conferences in Washington, DC; Irvine, CA and Dallas, TX Lucas Group’s Military Hiring Conferences are avenues for companies seeking former military as part of their hiring initiatives. These are invitation-only events that give progressive companies an opportunity to proactively interview the U.S. Military’s best leaders. - 2008-07-15

Interaction Associates Helps In Energy Company Turn-Around With Innovative Leadership Development Methods Interaction Associates releases new case study: How STP Nuclear Operating Company overcame a shutdown and became a leader in the industry using powerful leadership development practices. - 2008-07-15

AspireHR Launches Webinar Program AspireHR has launched a webinar program which will feature a series of events covering a wide range of topics to be held over the next several months. - 2008-07-15

On The Border® Brings A Premium-Quality Frozen Selection Home - 2008-07-15

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Offers Grand Explorations: Exotic Winter Voyages In 2009 Ultra-luxury ships visit over 100 ports of call in exotic lands on a series of fourteen 12 to 24-night voyages - 2008-07-15

The G30 releases "Distorting the Micro to Embellish the Macro: The Case of Argentina" by Domingo Cavallo and Joaquín Cottani The Group of Thirty (G30) released "Distorting the Micro to Embellish the Macro: The Case of Argentina," an occasional paper by Domingo Cavallo and Joaquín Cottani. Cavallo and Cottani discuss the fallibility of Argentina's "New Economic Paradigm" and the reasons for its longevity. - 2008-07-14

myStaffingPro® Applicant Tracking System Increases Web 2.0 Functionality myStaffingPro increases job sharing with Web 2.0 functionality on clients’ career search screens. - 2008-07-14

Ceridian To Host 21st Annual Customer Conference Attendees will have opportunities for training, accreditation, and networking at INSIGHTS 2008. - 2008-07-14

New TalentQuest White Paper Details Key Personality Traits, Competencies of Effective Performers Greater talent pool provides unique opportunity for financial institutions to develop “all-star” teams during sluggish economy - 2008-07-14

Axiom Consulting Partners Announces that Don Ruse and Karen Jansen have Joined the Firm By adding Don Ruse and Karen Jansen, Axiom Consulting Partners announces two additions to its New York office. - 2008-07-14

Electronic Credit Reference Exchange and Premier Web-Enabled Business Credit Bureau for Financial and Non-Financial Institutions Introduced in Africa Innovative internet-based Credit Bureau provides banks in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa with quick credit risk scores on their corporate customers. - 2008-07-14

Bellwether Software Releases Web-based Version of Purchasing Management eXtra Web-based version of Purchasing Management eXtra now Available, ePMX. - 2008-07-14

WorkforceLogic to Sponsor Human Capital Institute 'Blended Workforce' Innovation Tour in Costa Mesa, Chicago and San Francisco The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, has announced that WorkforceLogic, an innovative workforce management company focused on risk mitigation, talent acquisition management and contingent workforce planning, will sponsor a live, three-city HCI Innovation Tour focused on creating an effective, blended workforce that satisfies the demands of multi-generational talent. - 2008-07-12

ELI® Addresses JCAHO Alert on Disruptive Behavior in Healthcare Building a Culture of Safety is Key. With the release of a new JCAHO Sentinel Alert underscoring the risks of disruptive and inappropriate behavior by healthcare professionals, ELI is providing clients with resources, services, and programming to address new JCAHO standards, engage leadership, and build a culture of safety and professionalism. An ongoing ELI survey will delve further into the specific behaviors creating the greatest patient safety and quality risks. - 2008-07-12

iCIMS Reaches 600 Client Milestone Software-as-a-Service Provider Reaches 600 Customer Mark, Adding Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Jamba Juice, Room and Board, and more, as New Clients - 2008-07-11

Cytiva Announces Free Talent Management Webcast Series Sonic TalentTalk Series to Include Six Information Packed Webcasts by Recruiting and Performance Management Experts - 2008-07-11

You Don’t Need a Broker to Take Out Some 'Career Insurance' Advises Online Recruiter, WallStJobs.com So think, “Lean” and “Green” to help stay on the team! - 2008-07-11

ARAG® General Counsel Named to American Prepaid Legal Services Board of Directors Ann Cosimano stresses importance of legal plans to serve consumer needs. - 2008-07-11

The Virtual Interactive Educational World for HR Professionals Celebrates 6 Months Online and Serves Over 10,000 HR Professionals Virtual Conferences offer the most value, both in terms of cost per lead and quality of leads generated, for companies looking to reach busy senior HR executives. - 2008-07-11

Tourists and Small Business Owners Both Win at AllCaribbeanBiz.com New Online directory, AllCaribbeanBiz.com offers Internet users a quick, easy to navigate listing of Caribbean companies offering services and attractions like airfare, beaches, cruises, concierge services, casinos, hotels, souvenirs and boat charters. Click on "Transportation," for example, and you'll find nearly a dozen businesses specializing in car rentals on various islands. Click on "Attractions" and you'll find contact information on Island Bike Hikes (Gros Islet, St. Lucia), Sailaway Tours (Gros Islet St.Lucia), Green Grotto Caves (St. Anne, Jamaica) and Seven Mile Beach (Negril, Jamaica). Users can search by business category, by location or by rate, which is determined when customers visit the site to rank a business' services with one, two, three, four or five stars. - 2008-07-11

Innovative Blogs Launched by Energetica to Raise Awareness for Cerebral Palsy Community Energetica, IT consultancy specialist in the not-for profit sector, together with Australia's The Spastic Centre, have developed and launched four innovative blogs designed to provide a voice for people living with cerebral palsy (CP) at http://www.cpblogs.org.au. - 2008-07-11

Sapien Named Finalist in Best New Product or Service Competition by 2008 International Business Awards Newly Formed Sapien Human Resources Augmentation (HRA) Service Recognized as the New Model for Traditional HRO - 2008-07-10

Peter Hart is an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Finalist Rideau CEO Peter Hart makes it as an Entrepreneur Of The Year finalist - 2008-07-10

Talent Technology Corporation Acquires PeopleFilter Key Acquisition Accelerates Recruiting Software Company’s Strong Organic Growth, Broadens Product Portfolio and Strengthens Management Team - 2008-07-10

Cargill Meat Solutions Brings Innovation and Higher Margin Potential to the Meat Case with Newly Branded Beef "Value Cuts" Colorful names, mid-range prices, and helpful menu cards entice consumers to try previously unknown beef products - 2008-07-10