HR.com and AthenaOnline today announced that they have entered into an agreement

HR.com and AthenaOnline today announced that they have entered into an agreement that will allow HR.com to sell individual and enterprise-wide AthenaOnline subscriptions to its online community and social network of 150,000 global members. In addition, HR.comís Premier Members will receive free access to Athenaís extensive online knowledge library, which includes over 1,000 short video briefings on subjects from creativity to organizational strategy.

ìThis partnership with AthenaOnline offers our membership tremendous value in that it answers a critical need for fast, reliable and easy-to-access learning,î says Debbie McGrath, CEO, HR.com. ìAthenaís just-in-time knowledge delivery system allows us to deliver critical concepts, strategies and tactics directly to our community and network of global HR professionals. HR.comís commitment to shared knowledge on best practices, trends, industry news and ongoing HR education, makes our partnership with Athena a natural fit.î

The Athena Business Knowledge Library is a collection of over 1,000 short video briefings (Athena SmartBytes) and articles by renowned consultants, authors, and educators. SmartBytes provide a quick overview of key management and leadership subjects through online video and is presented by leading edge thinkers such as Drs. Homa Bahrami, Judith Bardwick, Marshall Goldsmith, Mitchell Marks, Larraine Segil, Al Vicere, and many others. Topics range from coaching and feedback skills to merger and acquisition issues. Information is delivered in five minutes or less, allowing employees to get back to their jobs quickly and apply what they've learned.



ìWe have always considered HR.com to be one of the best sources of information for global HR professionals,î says Jon Peters, CEO of AthenaOnline. Weíre very excited about this partnership, the synergies it offers, and the benefits that it will provide to the HR community.î

Individual yearly subscriptions for all Athena content will be available for purchase on HR.comís online marketplace for $325 USD. Corporate subscriptions are available for purchase through an HR sales representative and costs will be determined based on the number of users. For more information on purchasing an individual or corporate subscription to AthenaOnline, please visit www.hr.com/marketplace or contact a representative at 1-877-472-6648.

For more information on the long list of benefits HR.comís Premier Membership offers, including free access to the AthenaOnline library, please visit www.hr.com/memberships.