The Learning In Practice awards recognize industry leaders who have demonstrated excellence in the design and delivery of employee development programs. Nomination will be accepted until 11 p.m. PT on July 13.

The new features aim to enrich SuccessFactors’ holistic approach to talent management, which are continuous, social and connected.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Defense Acquisition University President Katrina McFarland to become the assistant secretary of defense for acquisition.

CEOs are changing the nature of work by adding a powerful dose of openness, transparency and employee empowerment, says a recent study.

Revenue, however, for the first quarter of 2012 was $24 million, a 52 percent increase compared to the same period in 2011.

Steve Singh has served as the CEO of Concur, a provider of integrated travel and expense management services, since 1996, and as a director since 1993. Prior, Singh was general manager of the Contact Management Division at Symantec Corp.

The annual customer networking and learning event, “Make Connections in the Cloud,” will take place June 5-7 in San Francisco at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.