The University of California, Irvine is offering a new course, “HR-Performance Management in Turbulent Times” as part of a series of short online courses geared towards business owners and managers who need to revamp their branding, financial management, talent management, leadership and operational process for business survival. “HR-Performance Management in Turbulent Times” is offered June 16, 18, 23 and 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), citing a 15-year study, reported that pregnancy discrimination rose 65%. The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) compiled recommendations for how employers and employees could reverse – or at least slow – the surprising trend.

Obtain the knowledge and skills required to successfully fulfill the role of human resources generalist.

Obtain the knowledge and skills required to successfully fulfill the role of human resources generalist.

Obtain the knowledge and skills required to successfully fulfill the role of human resources generalist.

According to a major new IBM (NYSE: IBM) study of over 400 human resource executives from 40 countries released today, more than 75 percent of HR executives say that they are concerned with their ability to develop future leaders.

Obtain the knowledge and skills required to successfully fulfill the role of human resources generalist.

Obtain the knowledge and skills required to successfully fulfill the role of human resources generalist.

Obtain the knowledge and skills required to successfully fulfill the role of human resources generalist.

As part of University of California, Irvine Extension’s new series of Human Resources Management Webinars, an online “Virtual Workplace” Webinar will be hosted Monday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m..

University of California, Irvine Extension is hosting a Human Resources Management Webinar Series beginning on Monday, September 17, 2007 through Monday, December 10, 2007. This series provides Human Resource professionals with a focused look at activities, issues and complications that can arise at the workplace and how to deal with them. Participants may enroll in the entire series for $300 or choose individual Webinars on specific issues for $45 each.

Business management software provider Sage (UK) Limited today announces the launch of its new HR Software, Sage 50 HR 2007.