ATS selection gets easier??

Posted on May 13, 2008
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Two of the larger Applicant Tracking System providers in Las Vegas recently merged.  Publicly traded Taleo bought Vurv Technology for some $128 million. 

Vurv entered the Las Vegas marketplace through some health care clients (St. Rose Dominican Hospitals) many years back when they were known as RecruitMax.  They strengthened their position in the marketplace when they partnered with Arte Nathan to develop the ATS that allowed Wynn Las Vegas to open. 

Taleo strengthened its position in the Las Vegas marketplace through the acquisition of JobFlash who has been battling it out on the Las Vegas Strip with HRLogix.  HRLogix was acquired by First Advantage a ways back. 

All things considered, it is interesting to watch Las Vegas as the accelerator.  With the massive amount on jobs in Las Vegas being created each year, it is no wonder this is the battle ground for Applicant Tracking Systems.

Congrats to Wyndham

Posted on May 13, 2008
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Arda AwardCongratulations to Wyndham Vacation Ownership for being named “Employer of the Year” by the American Resort Development Association. 

At the ARDA annual convention held in Las Vegas on April 15, Wyndham Vacation Ownership received a Circle of Excellence Award for their creation of the iGo orientation program. 

CareerBuilder ’sex’ video causes ruckus

Posted on May 12, 2008
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CareerBuilder posted a very ‘risque’ video on You Tube last week.  It caused quite the stink on Cheezhead and was quickly removed.

The folks over at ERE discovered the video on another platform and have quite a bit of commentary on it here.

It is always interesting to watch players jockey for position in a down market.  Some take the high road, while others do not.  In the meantime, it does make for good entertainment.

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