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Steve Melfi of Amotec Appointed Staffing Management Association Chairperson
Steve Melfi, vice president, talent acquisition for Amotec, has recently been appointed chairperson of the Staffing Management Association (SMA), an affiliate of the Cleveland Society for Human Resource Management (CSHRM). In this new role, Melfi will provide leadership to direct and assist... - June 04, 2009 - Amotec, Inc.
TechnologyProfessional.Org Announces Phil Stevens as CIO
TechnologyProfessional.Org, an online magazine helping technology leaders create an online presence, is proud to announce that Phil Stevens has accepted the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). While he was one of the early contributors and a driving force in launching the organization, Phil... - June 04, 2009 - TechnologyProfessional.Org
Crown Executive Plants Flag at the North Pole
EMEA CEO of Crown Worldwide Shares Tale of his North Pole Trek. - June 04, 2009 - Crown Worldwide Group
YapStone Announces New Chief Financial Officer
YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ and VacationRentPayment™ divisions, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations and other property-related markets. - June 03, 2009 - Yapstone, Inc.
Questar Enhances Its On-Demand Reporting
Decision-makers can now more easily use their Employee Survey results to gain valuable strategic insights. Questar's Organizational Insights Group (OIG) is excited to announce this new on-demand analytic reporting capability, as the newest member of Questar’s suite of survey system tools. This improvement allows users to interactively slice and dice data in an almost unlimited number of ways in real time in order to get specific information very quickly. - June 03, 2009 - Questar Data Systems
Learn.com Launches the Learn.com Personal Edition Featuring Skill
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, today became the first company in history to provide a single, integrated platform for those seeking skill improvement for a particular job profile and those seeking to hire skilled, “job ready” workers. - June 03, 2009 - Learn.com
Acua Limited Appoints New Business Development Manager
A Coventry company has continued its rapid expansion with the latest in a string of new appointments. Acua Limited, which provides a range of management and leadership skills training to large companies and organisations across the country, has just appointed Jayne Boyle, from Warwick, to the role... - June 03, 2009 - Acua Limited
Herrmann International Releases the Thinking Accelerator™ Featuring HBDIinteractive™
Herrmann International's new blended learning solution provides clients with a fast, effective way of reaching global, dispersed employee populations, giving them the tools and skills to apply Whole Brain® Thinking for better business results. - June 02, 2009 - Herrmann International
Jennifer Dunleavy to Speak at Cisco Career Day
The Accuro Group, a professional services organization that provides strategic staffing, consulting and talent placement services to leading local, national and global corporations, has announced that Jennifer Dunleavy, founder and president of the company, will be speaking at Cisco System’s... - May 31, 2009 - The Accuro Group
1 Piece of Advice Wins Bronze Medal at Independent Book Publisher Awards
1 Piece of Advice has won a bronze medal in the Women’s Issues category at the 2009 Independent Book Publisher Awards. There were more than 4,000 entries in all categories from the U.S., Canada and eight other English-speaking countries. 1 Piece of Advice is an inspired and inspiring book... - May 30, 2009 - 1 Piece of Advice
The PEOPLE Academy Launches Coaching Support Site
The new website demonstrates how these different approaches can deepen the coach’s (mentor, HR/OD Practitioner’s) knowledge base freeing valuable time and contributing to client success regardless of whether the issue is personal, work or organizationally related. - May 30, 2009 - The PEOPLE Academy, Inc
Trident One Stop Career Center Winner of the 2008 International Association of Workforce Professionals
The Trident One Stop Career Center was recognized by the International Association of Workforce Professionals (IAWP), SC Chapter, as the 2008 winner of the “One Stop of the Year Award” for outstanding achievement. The award was presented at the IAWP Annual Conference on April 23,... - May 29, 2009 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
OnState Announces New Features to Its Virtual Call Center and Virtual PBX Products
Mobile Call Center Support Using an iPhone or BlackBerry Leads the Way in New Feature Set - May 28, 2009 - OnState Communications
i4cp Launches New Real-Time Customizable Research: Interactive Data
New offering allows companies interactive access to i4cp’s research data. - May 28, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
WageWatch Launches Call Center Pay Survey
WageWatch, Inc., (www.WageWatch.com) the leading online compensation and benefits survey company, announced today that it is expanding its survey scope by adding the Customer Contact Center Compensation Survey to its list of well established industry wage surveys. - May 28, 2009 - WageWatch, Inc.
KOHR Group Human Capital Management and Consulting Launches New Web Site
The newly redesigned web site of KOHR Grou Human Capital Management and Consulting went live last week on the World Wide Web. Through this new site KOHR Group aims to extend the reach of their programs for small and mid-size businesses. "Our online visitors will now be able to access a more... - May 28, 2009 - KOHR Group Human Captial Management and Consulting
Tanya S. Cook Appointed Examiner for 2009 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Tanya Cook of Custom Direct is appointed to the 2009 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. - May 28, 2009 - Custom Direct, LLC.
Keith Goldberg Joins EWI Worldwide as Senior VP, Client Strategy
Award-Winning Marketer to Lead Global Client Strategy Practice - May 27, 2009 - EWI Worldwide
PinkSlipMixers to Provide Interactive Seminar on How Job Seekers Are to Dress for Interviews
PinkSlipMixers.com have asked iT Jeans to inspire job seekers to dress professionally and fashionable to interviews. - May 24, 2009 - PinkSlipMixers.com
Learn.com Now Hiring Sales Superstars - Qualified Candidates to Receive Signing Bonus
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that the company has launched a new incentive program for accomplished sales professionals in the learning and talent management industry who are looking for the best growth opportunity. Interested individuals, Superstars Only, are asked to visit the company’s careers page at www.learn.com/careers for more information and to submit a resume. - May 24, 2009 - Learn.com
Solar Velocity’s VP of Sales & Marketing Starts East Metro Career Transition Group
Solar Velocity’s VP of Sales and Marketing Scott Burkey created the East Metro Career Transition Group to provide support and networking opportunities for individuals in employment transition. - May 23, 2009 - Solar Velocity
BusinesSuites Rewards Can do Spirit with Can DO Award
Amidst global economic turmoil, BusinesSuites values strategic problem solving, creative solutions and “Can Do” spirit. - May 22, 2009 - BusinesSuites
New Book on Team Leadership Management Recently Named as Finalist in the Business and Career Categories of the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards
The 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards has named Your Guiding Genius: Building a World Class Team as a finalist in two categories, Business and Careers. The 2009 BookExpo America, the largest industry trade show in North America with thousands of attendees from all arenas of the book industry... - May 22, 2009 - Jay LaBonte
Leading UK SEO Company Appoint Steve Logan as New Writer
Koozai appoint new Writer to bolster their growing team. Steve Logan comes onboard to further reinforce the Southampton Company's SEO services. - May 21, 2009 - Koozai
The Transition Companies Renames Business Optimization Practice Group
The Transition Companies renames its Consulting Services Group to the Business Optimization Practice Group. - May 21, 2009 - The Transition Companies
HR Professionals Must Adapt Faster to Changing Business Environment
Talent Q research reveals over a third of companies are slow to adapt HR practices in light of changed economic climate. Dangerously slow reaction most notable in troubled financial services sector, with two thirds not revising their talent management strategy. - May 21, 2009 - Talent Q
TW Allison to Offer Intensive Mini-MBA Training Solution
Joryi Tan, Senior Account Manager, announced today the release of an exciting new training solution for middle and senior managers in China. - May 21, 2009 - TW Allison Corporate Training
Entire Donation
Entire Marketing have donated badge stock to the value of £16,000 to a leading UK Cancer Charity following the bankruptcy of their existing supplier. - May 21, 2009 - Entire Marketing LTD
CV Jet Launches a Service to Accelerate a Job Search
CV Jet launches a service for job seekers to send their CV to hundreds of head hunters and recruitment companies around the world. - May 21, 2009 - CV Jet
Balfour Beatty Construction Receives 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today their selection as a winner of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award. The award, presented at a business luncheon gathering on May 13, recognizes Balfour Beatty as a significant leader in the local Dallas community for their commitment to ethical... - May 20, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
American Right of Way Associates Holds Right of Way Training Program
American Right of Way Associates will hold a training class May 23rd, 2009 at the Petroleum Club of Shreveport. The class is titled Right of Way Agent Training Program. It was developed to teach the skills necessary for new right of way agents to serve the various oil and gas companies located in... - May 20, 2009 - American Right of Way Associates
CPEhr Prepares Students from Downtown Business Magnet High School for the Workforce
CPEhr and Junior Achievement’s host their second Job Shadow Day in an effort to prepare students for their first job. Job Shadow Day includes Labor Law, Business Ethics, Financial Preparedness, and additional workshops and sessions. - May 20, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Executive Hiring Beginning to Shift According to the Recent Claymore Partners Survey
Executive hiring trends are showing signs of change in some industries while others are continuing significant downsizing. Certain functional areas are also in more demand. Overall executive hiring expected to rebound after year end 2009. - May 20, 2009 - Claymore Partners LLC
Vaco Raleigh Partner Receives 40 Under 40 Leadership Award
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in contract, special project and direct hire services in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, e-training and design, operations and executive... - May 20, 2009 - VACO Raleigh
Intelectasia Launches Media Relations Workshop
Award winning journalists roped in to provide media relations training for corporate companies and government agencies. - May 20, 2009 - Intelectasia Consultancy
Worldwideworker.com Showcases at Gastech 2009
Worldwideworker.com Team will participate in the upcoming big event GASTECH, “Where the Commercial & Technical Gas World Meet” which takes place in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from 25-28May 2009. Gastech 2009 is the largest international event serving the LNG, LPG and natural gas industries. - May 20, 2009 - Worldwideworker
eazybusiness Launch at World Cloud Computing Expo in Prague
eazybusiness have just launched the ultimate suite of cloud apps with over 20 business management and productivity applications aimed at small and medium sized businesses. - May 19, 2009 - eazybusiness
Informed Careers’ Survey Finds That 30% of Executives Still Fear Losing Their Jobs
Executives are still in fear of losing their jobs and are actively seeking new positions and careers including using career coaches to aid those efforts. - May 18, 2009 - Claymore Partners LLC
Integrated Resources, Inc (IRI) Today Announces the Launch of Their New Nursing Division
The Nursing Division of IRI leverages the broad base of current Rehab, Information Technology and Clinical clients and consultants to successfully expand recruitment to provide hospitals and health care organizations with experienced nursing staff. They provide nurses for temporary, permanent or per diem assignments spanning all specialties. - May 18, 2009 - Integrated Resources Inc.
More Companies Adopt a Pay-for-Performance Program
i4cp study: Performance management is undergoing a change as companies drop forced-ranking system in favor of alternative methods. - May 18, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Career Value Book: How to Land a Job in a Tough Economy
How does a job seeker stand out from a crowd of millions in today’s competitive market? Charismatic author and economic survivor William Uter has published an appropriate solution: The Career Value Book. Uter has been in the running with thousands of applicants competing for the same limited... - May 17, 2009 - Career Value Generation
JobsintheNetherlands.nl Jobsite Launched to Help Netherlanders in Finding Their Dream Job
Jobsinthenetherlands.nl website is officially launched and is now accepting job posting submissions for free. Jobsinthenetherlands.nl is willing to be a stepping stone for all the Netherlanders who are looking for their dream job. Markability, a Web Marketing Agency, officially announced today the... - May 17, 2009 - JobsintheNetherlands.nl
Usheroff Institute Introduces The Art of Strategic Persuasion
In this tough job market, employees need to match their performance with company needs and long-term strategic goals. To meet this need, The Usheroff Institute is offering a new program called The Art of Persuasion and Influence - Savvy Strategies to Influence Others. This program is customized... - May 16, 2009 - The Usheroff Institute
Karen Avery Joins the Business Expert Webinars Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that job search expert, Karen Avery, has joined their speaker community. "With jobs continuing to be cut in mass numbers, competition is fierce for job seekers. Yet, the interview process is a virtual... - May 16, 2009 - Business Expert Webinars
Recruitment in Financial Services Continues to Decline at Record Pace
Financial services firms’ recruitment continues to drop in response to the turmoil in the markets with the first four months of 2009 showing a record drop in employment offers from the sector. - May 16, 2009 - Powerchex
American CyberSystems, Inc. Acquires Foundation Systems, Inc.
Atlanta-based American CyberSystems, Inc. (ACS), a multinational information technology services company offering IT consulting and staffing services, acquired Foundation Systems, Inc. (FSI), a full-service IT Solutions firm providing vendor management solutions, and serving as a national staffing... - May 15, 2009 - American CyberSystems, Inc.
The Entire Range Expands
To support the extensive range of marketing and print services offered by Entire Marketing the team have acquired the equipment, production team and sales force to manufacture and supply personalised name badges to the Uk and beyond. - May 14, 2009 - Entire Marketing LTD
Company Leaders Are the Most Powerful Employer Branding Tool – Global Survey Findings
The most effective and critical activity in an employer branding program has nothing to do with marketing, and everything to do with developing capable managers, according to a wide-ranging new survey from the Employer Brand Institute. - May 14, 2009 - Employer Brand Institute
ROI Selling Effort Expanded in U.S. with Addition of New Staff
Glomark-Governan is pleased to announce the addition of a new Regional Director in the United States. Duane Dungee comes to Glomark-Governan having previously served as an account manager for several global technology providers, in addition to several senior-level national sales management roles. - May 14, 2009 - Glomark-Governan
Berkeley Heights NJ Realtor Earns Prestigious CDPE Designation to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
James Mulcahy Earns Prestigious Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure. James Mulcahy of The RE/Max Classic Group in Berkeley Heights NJ has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance... - May 13, 2009 - James Mulcahy, RE/Max Premier in Warren, NJ