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February 17, 2010

2010 HR Educational Webinar – Employee Opinion Surveys

Filed under: Communication, General HR Buzz, HRN News — Tags: employee engagement, Employee Opinion Survey, Webinar, workplace improvement — Paul @ 9:57 am

HRN’s 2010 HR Educational Webinar series continues with a unique and informative discussion being presented on Tuesday, March 16 2010 at 2pm Eastern Time by HRN Consultant, Gene Mandarino.

The topic is:
Employee Opinion Surveys – Improving the Workplace

To register go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/640981361

An employee opinion survey is a dynamic process that generates valuable feedback. It can measure employee attitudes about important matters that affect productivity, turnover and their level of engagement. Done correctly, the survey will yield some very clear actions management and employees can take to enhance what is working well and address areas that need improvement. Done poorly, a survey will erode employee trust and leave staff feeling frustrated and demoralized.

In this 60-minute FREE HR educational webinar you will learn:
- Best practices and common mistakes made when administering an employee opinion survey
- Common areas of dissatisfaction
- Real strategies organizations have used to positively impact areas of dissatisfaction

We look forward to your participation.

Sincerely,

Paul Hendrycks
Vice President, Sales & Marketing
HRN Management Group
paul@hrnonline.com

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February 1, 2010

Around the States

Filed under: HRN News — Tags: around the states — Jane @ 10:41 am

Colorado’s minimum wage will drop slightly ($.03/hour) in 2010— the first decrease in any state’s minimum wage since the federal minimum was adopted in 1938. Colorado is one of 10 states that base minimum wage on inflation.

Washington’s “Everything But Marriage Law” has taken effect after a November referendum approved it. The law seeks to provide registered domestic partnerships (same sex and some opposite sex partners) the same rights and benefits under state law as accorded traditional marriages. Washington employers should review their benefits programs, policies and practices to ensure compliance with the new law.

A new Cleveland ordinance prohibits businesses from denying employment or housing on the basis of gender identity or gender expression.

The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”) has issued an opinion letter (DLSE Op. Letter 2009.11.23) stating that while employers can’t deduct an exempt employee’s salary for partial day absences, they can charge employee leave balances.

Previously exempt employees’ leave could only be charged in 4 or more hour increments. The federal Department of Labor has permitted this practice for some time. This is a great development for California employers.

Effective January 1, 2010, an Oregon law became effective which prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings to learn about the company’s union views.

The law also requires that all Oregon employers post a related notice advising employees of their rights.

Oregon now requires certain employers to have automated defibrillators on site.

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January 26, 2010

News Release: HRN Posts Record Sales Growth in 2009

Filed under: HRN News — Tags: Koker Goodwin & Associates, Press Release, Revenue, sales growth, Succession Pro — Paul @ 10:56 am

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (January 26, 2010) — HRN Management Group, a provider of human resource products and consulting services today announced setting the following 2009 company sales revenue records:

2009 Gross sales revenue increased 11.7% over previous 2008 sales record
2009 Product sales revenue increased by a record 35.25% over 2008
2009 Performance Pro sales revenue increased 14.5% over 2008
2009 Compease sales revenue increased an unprecedented 128.9% over 2008

Mr. Jerry P. Nelson, HRN President and CEO stated, “I could not be more pleased with our 2009 performance! We expected 2009 to be a challenging year due to the economic climate, yet we set high goals and worked hard to execute, make adjustments, and achieve our sales, product development, and customer support objectives. I attribute our success to staying focused on what we do best—providing cost-effective, time saving, world class HR products and services that fulfill the employee management and compensation administration needs of a wide range of organizations and markets.”

Making HRN’s 2009 sales performance more noteworthy is that the reported sales total does not include additional product and consulting sales revenue from Wichita, KS based Koker Goodwin & Associates (KGA), a company acquired by HRN in July, 2009.

Mr. Nelson added, “With the complete integration of KGA as part of HRN taking place in 2010 we expect this year to be a breakout year that will include the release of Performance Pro 3 and followed closely by the launch of Succession Pro, an online succession planning solution.”

In addition to new sales, high customer satisfaction significantly contributed to the successful year demonstrated by record Performance Pro annual renewal income.

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September 18, 2009

Incentive Pro Product Launch on Schedule

Filed under: HRN News — Paul @ 8:29 am

HRN Management Group is on schedule for the October 20th, 2009 release of Incentive Pro. Incentive Pro, developed by HRN compensation experts, is an online incentive compensation planning and administration solution.

With economic pressures on company bottom line performance, and high profile media barrages lambasting excesses and lack of accountability in executive pay, many companies are holding or even reducing executive base pay and increasing ‘at risk’ performance-based incentive pay components. Incentive Pro defines, establishes and measures individual and group performance against pre-determined achievement thresholds. A balanced scorecard approach is utilized to apply weightings to each objective. Overall achievements based on results vs. expectations are collectively measured and reported. Incentive pay amounts are then determined and supported by documentation.

Incentive Pro supports incentive pay programs by definitively documenting achievements and their affect on bottom line company performance. Incentive pay is directly aligned to return on investment (ROI) and supported by quantifiable data.

To find out more information and to schedule a demonstration of Incentive Pro please contact our office at 800-940-7522 or e-mail HRN at info@hrnonline.com.

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July 18, 2009

HRN shows off new look to company website

Filed under: HRN News — Tags: new, update, website — Paul @ 8:00 pm

The HRN Management Group website has a brand new look

www.hrnonline.com

has a new look and feel, not to mention additional content representing our new HR Services, Consulting and Executive Search Division. Check us out! Let us know what you think of the new design and layout. Give us your feedback by going to: http://www.hrnonline.com/Contact/contact-us.asp.

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July 9, 2009

HRN Acquires Koker Goodwin & Associates to Solidify Position as HR Compensation and Performance Management Leader

Filed under: HRN News — Tags: acquisition, compease, Compensation, HR news, HRN, HRN Management Group, iPerformease, KGA, Koker Goodwin & Associates, merger, Performance Pro — Paul @ 11:24 am

SALT LAKE CITY (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.

Mr. Nelson stated, “The merger of Koker Goodwin & Associates and HRN culminates a working relationship that has spanned well over a decade and brings together two of the premier compensation and performance management organizations in the country. The synergies will be huge and the outlook for future growth and professionalism is without limit. Clinton Koker and Mike Goodwin have been great friends and business associates for years; to be working with them within the same organization will be outstanding.”

Clinton R. Koker, CEO of Koker Goodwin & Associates added to Mr. Nelson’s remarks by saying, “During the past twelve years we have worked in partnership with HRN Management Group. That partnership has proven to be beneficial to HRN, Koker Goodwin and Associates and our clients. This merger is only natural and I believe will further the objectives of providing high quality, cost-effective human resource consulting and software solutions for our mutual clients.”

Additional information about Koker Goodwin & Associates can be found on the Internet at www.kgassociates.com.

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June 25, 2009

HRN Exhibiting at SHRM in New Orleans — Booth 2055

Filed under: HRN News — Tags: SHRM, Trade Show — Paul @ 11:23 am

Once again HRN Management Group will be an exhibitor at the SHRM 2009 61st Annual Conference & Exposition taking place June 28-July 1 at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.

Stop by and meet Paul Hendrycks, HRN Director of Sales & Marketing, and Michael Dougal, HRN Director of HR Consulting during regular expo hours at Booth 2055. They would be happy to provide a product demo, give you some literature, or just fill your bag with free HRN swag.

HRN attends this premier HR event each year as part of our commitment to the HR industry and to inform as many HR professionals as possible about our time-saving and cost-effective HR staff management products and consulting services.

We hope to see you there. For any current HRN Performance Pro clients who stop by our booth we have a special gift.

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March 16, 2009

HRN News Release: HRN Rolling Back Prices to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Filed under: HRN News — Tags: discount, job description, news release, performance appraisal, pricing, rollback — Paul @ 9:54 am

Salt Lake City, UT (March 16, 2009) – HRN Management Group today announced it is rolling back prices on many of it’s popular human resources staff management products as part of its ongoing 20^th anniversary celebration.

HRN Management Group was originally founded in 1989 by Jerry P. Nelson as an HR consulting service. Now after 20 years, HRN provides an impressive array of affordable and comprehensive HR staff management solutions and professional services to over 1000 clients around the world.

The HRN 20^th Anniversary product discounts announced today are for several of HRN’s top selling HR administrative products. Each of these products can be purchased directly from www.hrnonline.com. They are:

· Individual Job Descriptions (over 600 available for immediate download) – Now $20 each. Regular price $30 each.

· Job Descriptions Plus CD-ROM (a library of over 430 individual, and customizable Job Descriptions) – Now $200. Regular price $395.

· HR Forms & Tools Bundles – Now $20 each. Regular price $29 each.

· HR Forms & Tools Bundle Library (includes all 5 F&T bundles) – Now $90. Regular price $129.

· Performance Appraisal Forms – Now $20. Regular price $39.

Discount prices on the above mentioned products will be offered for a limited time through April 30, 2009.

About HRN Management Group

Founded in 1989, HRN develops practical and effective human resources staff management products designed to simplify and improve employee development, compensation administration, and regulatory compliance. HRN recently formed a consulting division and now provides comprehensive HR services ranging from executive search and recruitment to organizational development, management training, pre-employment background verification, and affirmative action plan preparation. HRN Management Group can be found on the Internet at: www.hrnonline.com

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February 11, 2009

HRN Kicks off 20th Anniversary by Announcing New Consulting Division and Performance Pro III Release Date

Filed under: Performance Pro — Tags: announcement, consulting, HR, Jerry Nelson, Performance Pro, Press Release, upgrade — Paul @ 8:09 am

NEWS RELEASE

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SALT LAKE CITY (February 11, 2009) — HRN Management Group today acknowledged its 20^th 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.

Mr. Jerry Nelson, HRN Founder, President & CEO stated, “As we embark upon our 21st year, I can think of no other time in our history where we have looked forward to achieving so many significant accomplishments. It will be an exciting year for HRN and our clients.”

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January 8, 2009

HRN Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Filed under: HRN News — Paul @ 2:05 pm

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2009 marks the 20th year HRN Management Group has been in business serving the human resources employee management needs of a worldwide clientele that now numbers in the thousands.

Founded in 1989 by President and CEO, Jerry Nelson as an HR consulting company, HRN has rightfully earned a stellar reputation as a company that provides high quality products and services at an affordable cost. Since 1989 HRN has grown to be a leading provider of employee performance management, compensation administration, and HR regulatory compliance solutions. In addition HRN offers a wide variety of HR professional and consulting services.

Leading HRN products are Performance Pro online employee performance management solution and Compease Salary Planning and Compensation Administration software.

HRN Management Group is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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