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You pick. What’s your favorite new (or new to you) HR product/app for 2008? More…

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Is selecting a shiny new HR system one of your New Year’s resolutions? We’ve compiled a list of HR product offers that could help you get a jump. More…

Is selecting a shiny new HR system one of your New Year’s resolutions? Here’s a list of free trials and discount offers (in no particular order) that could help you get a jump.

AIRS
Buy One Training Get One Free. Offer Expires December 31, 2008.
Also – 30% savings on one SourcePoint license + Recruiter Academy Membership.

BioIQ – At Home Biometric Screening
Register now and receive a 5% discount.

Job.com
Buy any job posting and resume searching monthly package and get a second month of service free. Packages starting at $199.

Staff Files® HR Software
Free Trial

Standout Jobs
Offering Pro version for SMB pricing (per Twitter message from @Standout_jobs); free 45-day trial

Ceridian LifeWorks – free public access to financial and stress information on www.lifeworks.com through Dec. 31. (Public User ID: Ceridian, Password: financial)

Ascentis HR & Payroll
Free Trial

BillQuick Time & Expense Tracking
Free 30-day trial

Halogen Software Performance and Talent Management
Free Trial

Taleo Recruiting Solution
Free 30-day trial

ASR HR Software
Free Downloads

Simply Personnel
Free Download

Web Timesheet Time & Attendance
Free Trial

Compare HRIS
Free HRIS Buyers Guide

Apex HRIS
Free Trial

EffortlessHR
Free 30-day Trial

Umantis Human Resource Solutions
Free 30-day trial

Have one to add? Leave a comment below or drop me an email.

Dan Karleen is Marketing Director at PBP Media, parent of HRMorning.com. He frequently publishes marketplace updates of interest to both practicing HR pros and HR suppliers alike. Contact him at dkarleen@pbp.com or find him on Twitter.