Archive for October, 2008


Discrimination at Dell alleged again (AP via Yahoo! News)

Discrimination at Dell alleged again (AP via Yahoo! News)
A former human resources manager at Dell Inc. has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the computer company, the second such complaint this week.

Finley again Human Resources Minister (The Brantford Expositor)

Finley again Human Resources Minister (The Brantford Expositor)
Diane Finley is again Human Resources Minister in Stephen Harper s cabinet announced today. The Haldimand-Norfolk MP served as Human Resources Minister in 2006. She switched [...]

Class-action suit alleges Dell layoffs targeted women 2:32 PM CT (Dallas Morning News)

Class-action suit alleges Dell layoffs targeted women 2:32 PM CT (Dallas Morning News)
Four women who once worked as executives in Dell Inc.’s human resources department have filed a $500 million class-action suit against the company, alleging that recent layoffs have unfairly targeted women and workers over 40.

People on the move (Denver Post)

People on the move (Denver Post)
COLORADO CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY: Elected James P. Stevens, vice president of human resources for Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., to the board of trustees.

W&L’s Office of Human Resources Announces Two Appointments (Rockbridge Weekly)

W&L’s Office of Human Resources Announces Two Appointments (Rockbridge Weekly)
Washington and Lee University announces two appointments to the Office of Human Resources, one of whom fills a new position in the office.

City’s fill-in staffer earned $224,000 Payout needs to be explored, says Bratina (Hamilton Spectator)

City’s fill-in staffer earned $224,000 Payout needs to be explored, says Bratina (Hamilton Spectator)
Hamilton councillors were startled to learn yesterday that a fill-in human resources director was paid almost $224,000 for a year’s work.

Getting to know your county government (Powhatan Today)

Getting to know your county government (Powhatan Today)
Meet Stephanie Davis – Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology Director

GTCR Announces Partnership with John Long to Form Human Resources Information and Technology Services Company (Centre Daily Times)

GTCR Announces Partnership with John Long to Form Human Resources Information and Technology Services Company (Centre Daily Times)
GTCR, one of the nation’s leading private equity firms, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with John Long, David Kennedy and Ezra Schneier to form ExcelusHR. The new company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, will focus on acquiring and operating technology-based businesses in the human resources information and services industry. GTCR plans to invest up to $200 …

Global Manufacturer Improves Human Resources with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro(R) Delivered through SaaS Business … (INO News)

Global Manufacturer Improves Human Resources with Ultimate Software’s UltiPro(R) Delivered through SaaS Business … (INO News)
(AP:WESTON, Fla.–) (BUSINESS WIRE) _ Oct. 15, 2008–Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that Alfa Laval, a leading global provider of specialized products and engineering solutions, has improved its human resources and payroll processes with UltiPro delivered through Ultimate …

Center for Hospitality Research Explores Human Resources (Hospitality Net)

Center for Hospitality Research Explores Human Resources (Hospitality Net)
Nearly two dozen practitioners and academics discussed a number of current and future issues regarding strategic human resources at an industry roundtable held in September at the School of Hotel Administration. The roundtable, chaired by Bruce Tracey, an associate professor at the School of Hotel Administration, was part of a series facilitated by Cornell’s Center for Hospitality Research.