) September 23, 2008 -- Taleo (NASDAQ: TLEO) and HRhome announced their partnership today, creating a comprehensive solution for the recruiting and compliance needs of HR Professionals in small to mid-sized companies.

With this partnership, Taleo Business Edition customers can subscribe to the HRhome web portal—a members-only online portal created to meet everyday Human Resource challenges. HRhome provides information, tools, and resources in the critical areas of compliance requirements, employment law, HRIS, immigration, workplace safety and policies.

) February 13, 2009 -- M Squared Consulting, Inc., a consulting industry pioneer and recognized leader in the field of flexible human capital, has appointed Sam Doying to be its Technology Industry Practice Leader.

) July 9, 2009 -- Jerry P. Nelson, President and CEO of HRN Management Group today announced the acquisition of Wichita, KS based Koker Goodwin & Associates. Koker Goodwin & Associates has been operating since 1996 providing performance-based employee compensation software and consulting services. Their two primary HR management products are Compease compensation administration software and iPerformease online performance planning and coaching solution. HRN has been a long time Compease sales, implementation and training partner.

Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. This is the second acquisition for HRN during the past twelve months. In July, 2008 HRN added an HR consulting and executive search division by merging with HRValue Group.

) November 5, 2008 -- NetSuite Inc.

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth has been especially built for 2010. It will host five first-round matches, one second-round, one quarter-final, and the third-place playoff.

) September 29, 2008 -- Jeffrey Tanenbaum, chair of the labor and employment practice at Nixon Peabody LLP, joins the Secure Talent Executive Advisory Board as its labor and employment law expert. Founded by 1099 compliance and payrolling firm, Secure Talent, the advisory board serves as an overall market indicator of emerging trends, risks and opportunities, as well as a resource for local business communities through leadership outreach.

"I'm delighted to join this impressive advisory board and look forward to assisting the board in its very important work with local businesses," says Tanenbaum.

) July 1, 2009 -- The Glowan Consulting Group today announced a new partnership providing increased reach into their market for their Leadership and Management Development practice.

Adding to their already strong group of Partners like Insync Surveys of Melbourne, Australia and Success Strategies of Rancho Mirage, California. Glowan has entered into an agreement with Lynch Associates of San Jose, California providing them with seasoned sales capabilities and additional marketing strength.

) September 16, 2008 -- Secure Talent, 1099 compliance and payrolling firm, welcomes newest member and industry executive, Kay Ring, as its business development managing director. In her role, Ring is responsible for new client acquisition and development for Secure Talent. Ring's experience includes more than eight years in contingent workforce management and nearly 20 years in business development and sales. Secure Talent’s founder and president, Jeff Phelps, says the match is “extremely well-suited.”

“I have known Kay for many years and am very familiar with her incredible track record,” says Phelps. “Kay is well-known in the industry and is a seasoned and accomplished leader in business development.”

) April 16, 2009 -- Tekademics, a radical IT company dedicated to small and medium size businesses announced today initial details of a forthcoming plan to revolutionize the role of IT companies in their communities. This program is designed to address the technology challenges facing non-profits and small to mid-size businesses in these economically challenging times. Tekademics will begin to offer FREE IT support for qualifying entities.

) June 24, 2009 -- Dynadec, a developer of next-generation optimization technology, today announced an OEM partnership with XIMES, a workforce management software developer and consulting firm based in Vienna, Austria.

Dynadec develops advanced optimization technology and solutions that help companies solve their most complex operational problems under uncertainty - the next frontier of optimization. Dynadec's solutions are built on its powerful, next-generation Comet™ platform. By utilizing real-time data, Comet enables organizations to improve staff allocation and scheduling for optimal workforce efficiency and effectiveness.

) May 7, 2009 -- Socius, an award-winning Ohio-based business and technology consulting firm and a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has acquired the Cloud Technology Consulting division of J.D. Cloud & Co. L.L.P..

This acquisition not only expands the team of experienced consultants that make up Socius' Cincinnati office but also extends Socius' Microsoft Dynamics SL (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions - Solomon) practice. In addition, through this acquisition, Socius gains access to Cloud Technology Consulting's customer base, primarily made up of Midwestern mid-market companies in several industries, including professional services.

) November 12, 2008 -- Enaxis Consulting, the premiere provider of management consulting, outsourcing advisory, and technology advisory services, was recognized as the 21st fastest

) October 1, 2009 -- According to the professionals at Guidance Consulting, Inc., a leading IT staffing and support services firm, there are actually few companies who can't benefit from IT consulting and vulnerability protection. Yet, one of the biggest misconceptions companies have regarding IT consulting is the belief that it's geared toward companies working directly with information technology. With more companies relying on online transactions and networks for shared communications, there are more reasons to consider IT consulting than ever before.

) April 15, 2009 -- The "World's Shortest Complete Book, How to Create Websites That Make Money" by world-famous web entrepreneur and best-selling author Nelson Bates, is available completely free starting today. Click here for the short-book BestWebsite.com/shortbook.pdf.

The short-book shows the best way one person can create a Web business that earns $10,000 to $20,000 per month in profit. Nelson Bates learned how to do this after 14 years of founding and building some of the Web's most-successful websites.

) March 10, 2009 -- Knightsbridge Human Capital Management, Canada's leading human capital services provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Lett as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development.

Mr. Lett spent the last five years as the Managing Partner of Axsium Group Inc., the Workforce Management (WFM) industry's leading technology and management consulting advisory firm. In 2008, Knightsbridge acquired Axsium.

) June 24, 2009 -- On June 29, 2009, Michele Whitehead, PHR, of Berkshire Associates, human resources consulting and technology firm that assists companies in building the ideal, balanced workforce, will share her expertise during a presentation at the 61st Annual SHRM Conference & Exposition, entitled: Justifying Applicant Tracking Systems: Finding the Solution that's Right For You.

) October 8, 2008 -- NetSuite CEO Zach Nelson and OpenAir CEO Morris Panner to deliver keynotes. A Leader of Professional Services Automation Software Draws Professional Services Authority David Maister as Featured Speaker

) October 13, 2008 -- Management consulting firm, Zinnov, today released the results of its study regarding the offshoring of Infrastructure Management Services (IMS) to India. Zinnov forecasts offshoring of IMS to India to grow from $1.4 billion today to $4.2 billion before year-end 2010, with hardware support services accounting for the majority of those revenues. According to the report, the banking, financial and insurance segment (BFSI) represents by far and away the largest market for such services, at 43%. The high tech/telecom, manufacturing and retail industries are the next biggest consumers of offshored IMS services at approximately 12% each.

) January 16, 2009 -- HCR Software announced today that it experienced significant growth and market success in 2008. HCR, the low cost solution for high performance automation tools for human capital management processes (including compensation planning, performance appraisals, and staffing and recruitment), is based in Jacksonville, FL. Commenting on the year, Jamie Davis, CEO, observed that "HCR Software accelerated the addition of new customers, achieved records in bookings and revenue, and significantly expanded its product footprint and capabilities.

) November 3, 2009 -- Splice Communications, a Network Solutions Provider was named one of the Silicon Valley's top 70 fastest growing private companies with revenue growth from 2004 to 2009 over 1900%. Exceptional is the fact that only 10% of the companies achieving this honor were repeats.Andy Coan, CEO and President of Splice Communications had this to say about his company's accomplishment; "It is significant that not only has Splice made the Fastest Growing Company list again, which is a great honor considering that approximately 90% of the companies on this list are new, but additionally our consecutive growth year over year proves that Splice is excelling within our industry and in this tough economy. Splice has made this list in 2007, 2008 and now also in 2009.

) April 28, 2009 -- Are you ready for E-Verify? AspireHR, Inc. and Precision Planning are presenting a webinar on Friday, May 1st, 2009 exploring the Federal government’s web-based employee verification program and employer options for verifying the employment qualifications of their employees.

The webinar will be held at 1:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time) on May 1st. It will be presented by WebEx, and there is no cost for attending. To register for the webinar, please use the following link: E-Verify Webinar.    

The speakers for the event will be Jack Hofmann, Senior SAP HR Consultant at AspireHR, and Tony Pickell, President and CEO of Precision Planning.

) June 3, 2009 -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), a leading vendor of on-demand, integrated business software suites that provide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Ecommerce software for mid-market businesses and divisions of large companies, today announced that CEO Zach Nelson will deliver the opening keynote on Tuesday, June 9 at 8:45 a.m. at the SIIA OnDemand Europe Conference being held from June 9-10 at the Hilton in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

) October 21, 2008 -- Talent Technology was ranked 450th, in revenue terms with revenue growth of 32.2% or more than double the overall growth of 14.7% for the group as a whole.

"The 2008 Software 500 results show that revenue growth in the software and services industry was healthy, with total Software 500 revenue of $451.8 billion worldwide for 2007 representing 14.7% growth from the previous year," says John P Desmond, editor of Software Magazine and Softwaremag.com "We have added over 100 new companies to the list this year. We're seeing strong growth from more companies based outside the U.S., especially from systems integration and outsourcing services firms based in India."

) October 24, 2008 -- Global contingent workforce management company The Albany Group will be a Pinnacle Sponsor of the 2008 Contingent Workforce Strategies (CWS) Summit, to be held October 28-29 at the New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge.

Produced by Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc., the fourth annual CWS Summit is the only conference that focuses on the issues of sourcing and managing a contingent workforce. Through expert presentations, case studies and peer networking, attendees will obtain a clear sense of best practices and next steps to optimize their contingent workforce programs.

) November 3, 2008 -- Digital Fuel®, the leader in IT Service Management (ITSM) solutions, has been named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Silicon Valley Software and IT companies. This year's Silicon Valley Technology Fast 50 program is co-presented by Deloitte, Silicon Valley Bank, Korn/Ferry International, Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, Cornish & Carey Client Solutions, and ABD Insurance and Financial Services - A Wells Fargo Company. Rankings are based on the percentage revenue growth over five years from fiscal year 2003-2007.

) September 15, 2009 -- TechCFO, a leading provider of outsourced CFO-level financial and management services for emerging growth companies, today announces the appointment of Paul Emery as Partner in its San Francisco Bay Area office. Mr. Emery joins TechCFO's San Francisco office following its recent opening earlier this year.

Mr. Emery brings extensive leadership expertise in roles as CFO, COO and CEO with hardware, software, media, and services enterprises ranging from start-ups, early stage businesses and public companies. Most recently, Paul held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Brilliant Telecommunications, a provider of timing and synchronization solutions for the telecommunications industry.

) October 13, 2008 -- Albany, an international contingent workforce management company, will exhibit at the NAPS 2008 Annual Conference, to be held in Orlando, Fla., from October 15-18, 2008.

This is Albany’s first year at the NAPS annual conference, highlighting its outsourced contractor management solutions for staffing suppliers and independent recruitment firms. By offloading the administration and risk, firms can focus on their bottom line – making superior placements that generate success.

) November 3, 2008 -- Redmond, Washington-based Caiman Consulting has recently been recognized by Consulting Magazine as one of 2008's "Best Small Firms to Work For." The industry's leading trade publication polled more than 13,000 consultants for its September/October 2008 cover story, and singled out Caiman Consulting for its high employee morale (ranked eighth nationally among consulting organizations with fewer than 350 billable consultants), limited employee travel (ranked sixth), and leadership (third best in the country).

) July 22, 2009 -- Sogeti, a leading international provider of professional IT services, announced today that Naveen Wadhwa will be the new Geographic Vice President of their New York office. Wadhwa has over 13 years of successful consulting management experience with a proven track-record of implementing strategy and applications on a variety of technical platforms for Fortune 500 companies. He has extensive experience in practice development, business development and global delivery.

Naveen Wadhwa

) September 18, 2008 -- Berkshire Associates Inc. the leading provider of HR software and services today announced a strategic partnership which will enhance its Web-based applicant management software, BALANCEtrak, by giving users the option to streamline their employment screening processes using Global Investigative Services, Inc.(Global).

) September 15, 2008 -- Axsium Group, Inc., North America's leading Workforce Management (WFM) consulting firm, has emerged as one of Canada's fastest growing companies, according to the ninth annual PROFIT HOT 50 ranking.

"The PROFIT HOT 50 companies illustrate the ingenuity and vitality of Canada's entrepreneurial sector. Any one who wants to start or grow a business can draw much inspiration and many lessons from the HOT 50," says Ian Portsmouth, editor.
As recognized thought leaders in workforce management, Axsium Group has seen significant growth within their target market as the need for enterprise workforce management solutions continues to increase. This growth is just one metric that contributed to Axsium's current ranking on the HOT 50.

) October 1, 2008 -- Enaxis Consulting (http://www.enaxisconsulting.com), the premiere provider of management consulting, outsourcing advisory and technology advisory services, was recognized as the 8th fastest growing company on the Houston Business Journal's Annual Houston Fast 100 Growing Companies listing according to Dhiren Shethia, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Enaxis Consulting.

) December 3, 2008 -- Clarkston Consulting, a leading management and technology consulting firm, announced that Dan Flores and Tom Hare have been hired as Associate Partners based out of the Atlanta, GA office.

) December 16, 2008 -– The Atlanta Business Chronicle recently named Kevin Sessions, president of human capital management and software solutions firm TalentQuest, to its exclusive list of the "40 Under 40" Up and Comers.

Sessions, who was chosen from among nearly 200 nominees, was recently named president of the integrated human resources consulting and software solutions firm. The 2008 class was announced during a special event at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead in Atlanta on Thursday, November 13.

) February 12, 2009 -- HRN Management Group today acknowledged its 20th anniversary by announcing the establishment of an HR consulting division and setting a September, 2009 release date for the much anticipated Performance Pro version III.

Additionally, due to judicious fiscal management, product/customer support excellence, and disciplined sales and marketing programs, in 2008 HRN matched its record setting 2007 sales revenue mark despite a challenging worldwide economic business climate.

) November 6, 2008 -- Baltimore Business Journal has named Berkshire Associates Inc. one of the top Largest Woman-Owned Businesses in the Baltimore area of 2008. Berkshire is one of the leading human resources consulting and software development firms in the industry

) March 14, 2009 -- TrustDefender, a leading provider of revolutionary online transaction security solutions, announced today that it has signed a communications agreement with Brighton Consulting to develop a marketing communications package that is simple and easy to implement for financial industry organisations.

This marketing communications package enables financial institutions to manage their TrustDefender roll-out in a professional and easy way, by providing all materials needed for the complete rollout - from newsletters announcing the TrustDefender solution and "coming soon" notifications through to the rollout and beyond. Extra care has been given to the wording to make sure that the technical solution can easily be understood by the general public.

) January 29, 2009 -- Axsium Group Inc., North America's leading Workforce Management (WFM) consulting firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations into international markets. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Axsium will continue to provide industry leading Workforce Management consulting services to overseas clients.

"The opening of this practice is yet another great achievement for Axsium," says Tim Lett, Managing Partner of Axsium Group. "The unparalleled success that we have realised to date has given us the experience, stability and opportunity to provide global clients with significant, measurable results"
   

) November 13, 2008 -- Accurate Background, Inc., a nationwide background screening company, announced today its third consecutive ranking on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500. This ranking is a list of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America based on revenue growth over a five year period, from 2003–2007.

Accurate Background’s CEO, Dave Dickerson, credits their innovative workforce, expert leadership and contemporary technology methods with the company’s exceptional 318% revenue growth over the past five years.

) February 23, 2009 -- Microsoft has officially certified WorkforceLogic as a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. This is the highest level of achievement obtainable in the Microsoft Partner Program.

As stated on Microsoft's website, "Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft." To qualify for this top rank, a company must have a specified number of employees certified in Microsoft development and networking technologies. Additional requirements include industry expertise, proven customer satisfaction and dedication to providing superior solutions and services.