Velaro Launches Livefluence Velaro to host live webinar detailing the release of Livefluence, a new SaaS for increasing online conversion rates for e-commerce websites. - 2008-05-05

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Praises Web 2.0 Conference Alternative Channel, the international online media company, invites Nobel Prize laureate Rigoberta Menchú and thought leaders from the corporate sector and civil society to a conference on Social Networking and Responsible Media - 2008-05-05

Agencies to Lose Over 10 Percent of Their Leadership with New Administration According to a recent report from INPUT, the authority on government business, some agencies stand to lose more than 10% of their leadership teams after the upcoming change in administration. - 2008-05-05

SNL Financial Appoints Norm Richardson Associate Director of Energy Mr. Richardson brings to SNL more than 13 years of experience in the development and use of software for these vital areas: electric market price forecasting, power supply planning and risk analysis, asset valuation, and power system operations and reliability. - 2008-05-05

MetroPartners, Developers of Luxury Rentals on Yonkers Waterfront, Named "Rising Star" During Yonkers Business Week - 2008-05-05

Hundreds of HR Professionals Gather for Nation’s Most Dynamic and Valuable Employment Law Conference Leading employment law attorneys to explain at two-day symposium how HR professionals should adjust policies in light of new laws, court decisions, and regulations. 13th annual event delivers practical, real-world answers to questions about FMLA, discrimination, harassment, union organizing, documentation, and much more. - 2008-05-03

Input Launches Free Market Research Website For Government Employees INPUT Government Community (government-community.input.com) provides free tools and information to federal and state and local agencies to improve government acquisition activities - 2008-05-02

Rural Health Hardest Hit by U.S. Doctor Shortage Physicians' Increased Specialization, Desire for Work-Life Balance Cited as Causes - 2008-05-02

HCI, Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business Offer ‘Living the Brand’ Networking Event The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, and the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business today announced that branding specialist, published author and Kellogg Adjunct Professor of Management, Dr. Lisa Fortini-Campbell, will speak at a B-School Network and Learn event for the greater Chicago-area business community on Thursday, June 26. - 2008-05-02

Over 40 Staffing Companies Launched on TempWorks Enterprise On-Demand service features Microsoft® Certified Solutions. TempWorks Software today announced the migration of more than 40 staffing companies to its on-demand Select Edition staffing software which features Enterprise, a Microsoft® certified software solution. - 2008-05-02

KNOVA® Customer QLogic to Present Best Practices in Service and Support at the 2008 SSPA Conference Leading Supplier of Networking for Storage and High Performance Computing Delivers on Commitment to Customer Satisfaction with Innovative Knowledge Management System - 2008-05-02

New Book Blows Holes in Proposed Universal Health Care System Author Carey James Kriz examines the real issues facing health care in the U.S. in his new book "The Patient Will See You Now" - 2008-05-01

IllinoisstateInsurance.com Announces New Affordable Car Insurance Service for Illinois Drivers Affordable car insurance is now available to drivers with less than perfect driving records who can now find competitive rates for auto insurance and gain instant access to downloadable auto insurance policies and ID cards. Those in search of SR-22 insurance will also find the new service useful. - 2008-05-01

Liquid Capital Implements SunGard’s Kiodex for New Commodity Desk SunGard (http://www.sungard.com) today announced that London-based Liquid Capital Markets (http://www.liquidcapital-markets.com), a leading liquidity provider in a range of exchange traded equity and fixed income options, has implemented SunGard’s Kiodex Risk Workbench, a Web-based commodities risk management solution that integrates deal capture, valuation models, risk measurement, financial reporting and independent market data (www.sungard.con/kiodex). - 2008-05-01

Human Capital Institute and Sequent Offer 'Business Transformations: Engaging the New Workforce' Networking Event The Human Capital Institute (HCI), a global professional association and educator that is advancing the science of strategic talent management, and Sequent Inc., a consulting and outsourcing services firm helping organizations improve corporate performance through the integration of people strategies, process management and technology, today announced that they will host an expert panel discussion of the blended workforce at a May 14, 2008 B-School Network and Learn event, to take place at Franklin University. - 2008-05-01

C&B Consulting Releases 10th Annual Benefit Plan Survey C&B Consulting is currently conducting its 10th Annual Benefit Plan Survey aimed at gathering insightful data on practical benefits-related topics. All participants in this year's survey will receive a free 2008 Benefit Plan Report. - 2008-05-01

Hennessy Industries to Defend EconoBalance Wheel Balancing Feature - 2008-05-01

Employee Performance and Talent Management Technology a Sound Investment in Uncertain Economic Times New research study finds numerous management benefits from investments in HR software - 2008-05-01

Aprimo Placed in Challengers Quadrant in Magic Quadrant for Multichannel Campaign Management, 2008 Evaluation Based On Ability To Execute And Completeness Of Vision - 2008-05-01

nowHIRE Implements Applicant Tracking System for Global Medical Manufacturer Terumo Medical Corporation chooses nowHIRE ATS for configurability, ease of use, customer service and cost-effectiveness. - 2008-05-01

Latest HRmarketer.com Research to Reveal Purchasing Behavior of Human Resource Professionals 2008 Survey Report will examine HR Buyers’ marketing and sales perceptions, purchasing cycles and this year’s economic outlook. - 2008-05-01

The CareerTV Show Profiles the Most Socially Responsible Employers A fat salary is not the only thing that counts for today’s young job seekers – social responsibility ranks high too according to the second episode of the new CareerTV Show which aired yesterday. - 2008-05-01

RBC Ombudsman Offices Automate Complaint Management while Improving Communication with Clients Customer Expressions announced today that the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) Financial Group has implemented the i-Sight complaint management software for ombudsman offices to improve the management of employee and customer complaints. - 2008-05-01 Friend of PRWeb - 16

Businessman's Dream: No More Cold-calling The business man's solution to bring prospects to his/her business. Video Prospector will make your phone ring with Prospects looking for your product or service. - 2008-05-01

The World's Information Services Industry Connect in Las Vegas This year's highly rated event for the directory assistance industry is coming to Las Vegas. The magnificent Wynn Hotel & Casino resort plays host to this years conference and awards on the 13th and 14th of October. The two day conference, organised by the Pierz Group, will be followed by the exclusive black tie gala dinner and awards ceremony. - 2008-05-01

Navigation Tool Steers Visitors to Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor The Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, a 165-mile thread through a five-county region in eastern Pennsylvania, launches a new online navigation tool to bridge together the people, places and experience of the Delaware, Lehigh and Wyoming Valleys. - 2008-04-30

RingtoneFeeder Launches Innovative New Service for iPhone Ringtones Consumers can now receive new weekly iPhone ringtones through RingtoneFeeder's automated service. RingtoneFeeders' original ringtones are exclusively produced and optimized to sound great on iPhones. - 2008-04-30

Two Little Hands Productions Announces Three New ‘Signing Time’ DVDs Parents get a ‘helping hand’ turning chore time into Signing Time - 2008-04-30

Insala-Designed Interactive Career Exploration Website Expects to Reach Two Million Students The careers of today's youth will be full of changes and opportunities unimaginable to us today because they do not yet exist. LIFE, Inc. the Career Exploration Tool, sponsored by Insala and the Deloitte Foundation is designed to help the next generation be prepared in ways that were just not possible for earlier generations. - 2008-04-30

Morehead Webinar Discusses Measuring Employee Retention Across the Employment Lifecycle Collecting retention-related data during the entire employment lifecycle minimizes employee turnover. - 2008-04-30

LifeCare® Partners with AGS Foundation for Health in Aging To Deliver Expertise and Resources to Clients This release offers details on how LifeCare has enhanced it Successful Aging product line, which is delivered to health care plan providers, government agencies and corporate clients nationwide. - 2008-04-30

New ACTion Assessment and Planning Tool Helps Companies Launch Worksite Wellness Programs, Avoid Common Pitfalls While wellness programs sound like a great idea, most companies’ efforts to implement wellness programs are doomed before they even start. The reason is simple: lack of preplanning. Other obstacles that impede successful implementation of worksite wellness programs include lack of employee interest, insufficient staff resources, and the inability to elicit the support of upper management. ACI Specialty Benefits is now eliminating these risk factors with ACTion – a unique six-step assessment and preparedness tool that identifies an organization’s readiness level and ultimately brings wellness from a “good idea” to a successful reality. Today’s announcement is listed below. - 2008-04-30

Kennywood Amusement Park Opening Day To Take Place Saturday, May 3 Kennywood kicks off the 2008 summer season on Saturday, May 3. The front gates open at 10:30 AM and the rides, including the all-new Ghostwood Estate, begin at 11:00 AM. (Closing time is based on weather and crowd size.) - 2008-04-30

While 9 of 10 Companies Plan to Cut Costs, Most Try to Avoid Layoffs The cuts are coming suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). According to the study, 88% of companies surveyed plan to implement cost-cutting measures within a year. - 2008-04-30

TRACOM Group Introduces New Line of SOCIAL STYLE Books New series of books apply SOCIAL STYLE to common workplace challenges, including managing conflict, effective coaching and working in teams. - 2008-04-30

Congress Passes Bill That Could Fund Bay Area Recycled Water Projects The House of Representatives today passed a water resources bill, paving the way for federal funding for seven Bay Area recycled water projects, including two in which the Santa Clara Valley Water District is a partner. The bill has already passed the senate. - 2008-04-30

ICD Global Offers Fulfillment and Site Delivery for Patient Recruitment Materials ICD Global, a print and fulfillment house specialized in clinical trial documents, announces the availability of warehousing and worldwide distribution for patient recruitment literature and marketing kits. - 2008-04-30

Blue Medora Peoplesoft Management Pack Achieves 'Ready for IBM Tivoli Software' Status Blue Medora PeopleSoft Management Pack for ITM passes rigorous evaluation and testing, adds PeopleSoft monitoring capability to IBM Tivoli Monitoring - 2008-04-29

Patent Infringement Legal Case Number 4:2008cv00583 Lawsuit Filed By St. Louis-Based Manufacturer, US Ring Binder, Against Retailer Staples A patent infringement lawsuit has been filed in a St. Louis federal court on behalf of St. Louis-based manufacturer US Ring Binder against the Framingham, Mass.-based retailer Staples. - 2008-04-29

ASD Inc. Introduces QualitySpec® K-B Analyzer -- New Process Optimization for Paper and Pulp Industry Industry first solution for accurate and simultaneous at-line measurement of Kappa number and brightness of chemical pulps will help industry reduce hazardous chemical consumption, maximize product consistency, and save hundreds of thousands of dollars. - 2008-04-29