Training Magazine - June 2008 - (Page 12)

training today Products&Services >> Richardson, a sales training and consulting firm, launched its first edition of an electronic audio book series, Richardson NanoSalesBooks, a series of 15-minute audio podcasts that focus on sales topics, and can be listened to on most portable audio players, online, or downloaded to a computer. >> Vurv Technology, a provider of technology and services for building workforces, launched Vurv Perform 4.0, an integrated, on-demand solution that brings employees into the performance management process through career development and workplace feedback, competency-based job modeling, succession planning, and compensation management. >> ACT, a not-for-profit assessment, research, information, and program management services provider, expanded its WorkKeys system to offer three Personal Skills assessments for Performance, Talent, and Fit. >> Fetch Technologies introduced Fetch Footprint, a new service that leverages the Web to vet employment candidates. Using artificial intelligence and Web extraction technologies, Fetch Footprint accesses candidate data from public local, state, and federal information sources, and social and professional network posts to facilitate informed hiring decisions. >> AIRS, a company of The RightThing, and a provider of recruitment training, technology, and outsourcing, launched AIRS Sourcing Report, a free monthly report with tips, techniques, and new technologies designed to help recruiters find the best talent online. Complementary to AIRS training courses, AIRS Sourcing Report article topics focus on tips and techniques for helping companies find passive and active candidates through social networks, unique search strings, and professional organization and college Websites. 12 Who’s News • Hawks Cay, a resort in the Florida Keys, appointed Alice Brennan, PHR, director of human resources. Brennan is responsible for human resources operations and initiatives, including professional development, recruitment, training, employee relations, benefits management, and related support for all operating departments. • Karren Fink was named VP of human resources for Edmunds Inc., a provider of automotive information. She is responsible for overseeing Edmunds’ HR processes including employee development, staffing, and benefits for the company’s 400 employees. Fink joined Edmunds in December 2007. Previously, she was vice president of human resources at Westfield, LLC. •The International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) named Capella University faculty member Darlene Van Tiem the new president-elect of ISPI’s international board of directors. Van Tiem teaches training and performance improvement in the School of Education at Capella, an accredited online university with more than 22,000 students. •Convergys Corporation, a provider of relationship management, elected Thomas L. Monahan III to its board of directors. Monahan became chairman of the board in January, and has served as chief executive since July 2005. TechTalk >> Acron Capability Engineering released its Acron SimX middleware application, which facilitates the use of Microsoft ESP in High Level Architecture (HLA) and DIS networked simulation environments. Acron SimX allows rapid integration of Microsoft ESP into an HLA or DIS by providing the simulation data interface. >> Medversant Technologies LLC, a provider of Web-based credentials verification solutions for the healthcare industry, launched HRSource, a Web-based human resources platform that has the combined functionality of viewing each employee “at a glance”; continuously monitoring professional licenses and certifications; and generating a digital, Web-based employee record. >> Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Presentation Products Division introduced its WL6700U, a 5000 ANSI lumen, WXGA resolution (1366 x 800 pixels) projector. The WL6700U can create side-byside images for enhanced video conferencing applications that include a live video feed and simultaneous presentations on the same screen. It also offers RJ45 networking support to facilitate online management and control. >> eTelemetry launched Metron 2.0, a Web monitoring technology that allows “recreational” video Website access to employees who have valid reasons to visit these sites, and blocks those who do not. The system looks at the network traffic generated by each employee and department, as well as time spent on each site, allowing management to make informed decisions about who does, and who doesn’t, need to watch online video as part of their job. | JUNE 2008 t r a i n i n g w w w. t r a i n i n g m a g . c o m http://www.trainingmag.com

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Training Magazine - June 2008

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