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Training Firm in Rapid Expansion

A major training company is moving up in the world just six months after taking a new headquarters in Coventry. Acua Limited, which provides a range of work-based management skills training to large companies and organisations across the country, moved its HQ to a new base at the Coventry... - May 13, 2009 - Acua Limited

Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium, Marriott Putrajaya, 14th May 2009

LSS Academy Sdn Bhd, an MSC Status Company, is organising the inaugural Changing with Lean Six Sigma Colloquium that is scheduled to take place on the 14th May 2009 at Marriott Putrajaya, Selangor. The theme of the colloquium focuses on change that is required for Innovation, Cost Savings and Continuous Improvements in a Challenging Economic Climate. - May 12, 2009 - LSS Academy Sdn Bhd

HR Data Manager Announces New HR Software Release

HR Data Manager today introduced a new version of their popular Human Resource Management System (HRMS / HRIS) software for Small and Medium Businesses. The new version includes a number of new features geared toward helping automate data tracking in Human Resources offices and providing a more comprehensive solution in a single software package. - May 12, 2009 - HR Data Manager

Centre For Behavioral Science and STET Homeland Security Services to Launch Jointly Awarded Graduate Diploma in Counter Terrorism and Security

The Centre For Behavioral Science is proud to announce the launch of the Graduate Diploma in Counter Terrorism and Security Management programme, jointly awarded by the Centre For Behavioral Science and STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd. This collaboration is part of the Centre For... - May 11, 2009 - STET Homeland Security Services Pte Ltd

Payslips Plus Ltd Announce Online Range of Payslip and P60 Solutions

Payslips Plus Ltd, a leading supplier of computerised payslips, wage slips and replacement P60s in the UK, has announced that a wide range of payslip and P60 solutions are now available to order on their website. Payslips Plus Ltd provide computerised payslips to meet a number of needs. Their high... - May 09, 2009 - Payslips Plus Ltd

CityJobs.be Jobsite Launched to Help Belgiums in Finding Their Dream Job

CityJobs.be website is officially launched and is now accepting job posting submissions for free. CityJobs.be is willing to be a stepping stone for all the Belgians who are looking for their dream job. - May 09, 2009 - CityJobs.be

MCS Worldwide Inc. Host Career Boot Camp Seminar to Help Unemployed Conduct a Successful Job Search

The class will also include a Free Resume Review and a Free Personal Coaching session, a $250.00 value. The class cost is $149.99 in advance, and $199.99 at the door, lunch will be provided on site. Registration can be done at http://www.trainingup.com. All major credit cards, checks, or Cash are accepted. Meet at DePaul University, Rolling Meadows Campus, 2550 West Golf Road, East Tower, Suite 255 – 2nd floor, Room 217 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Call MCS Worldwide to register 847-991-9999 - May 08, 2009 - MCS Worldwide Inc.

New CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Combo Book Release from ASHI

The American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) introduces an enhanced, content-rich upgrade to the CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid Combo Program. - May 08, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)

Health & Safety Institute and National Traffic Safety Institute Announces Partnership

Health & Safety Institute (HSI) and National Traffic Safety Institute (NTSI) announced today a partnership between the two national training organizations to offer expanded education and training opportunities in the areas of driver safety and emergency care. - May 08, 2009 - Health & Safety Institute (HSI)

Vaco Joins Greater Raleigh Chamber Economic Development Campaign

David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh, LLC (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology, operations and executive search, has announced that Vaco has joined the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - May 08, 2009 - VACO Raleigh

Guardian Testing Services Offers Background Check Services for Summer Time Employers

Affordable Background Check Services Assists with Child Safety During the Summer Season - May 07, 2009 - Guardian Testing Services

Negotiating Executive Compensation for the New Economy is Topic for May Experts Connection Teleseminar

Salary Expert Nicola James Explains the New Rules of Salary Negotiation to Give You More Leverage in Today’s Business Climate. - May 07, 2009 - NETSHARE

Amotec, Inc. Announces New Office Location in Nashville, TN

Amotec Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new office location in Nashville, TN. This is the second office opening for the company in recent months. Last fall, Amotec opened a Toledo, Ohio area office. Amotec Inc Vice President, Talent Acquisition, Steve Melfi, says “the Nashville... - May 07, 2009 - Amotec, Inc.

Amotec, Inc. Featured in March Issue of Inside Business Magazine

Amotec, Inc. was recently featured in the March issue of Inside Business Magazine as a 2009 NEO Success Award winner for the third consecutive year in a row. Amotec’s President Carmine Izzo and Vice President Steve Melfi were highlighted in the article discussing the keys to their success. - May 07, 2009 - Amotec, Inc.

execUchange President Linda Leake to Explain the Art of Interviewing at CareerNet Meeting

CareerNet has announced that Linda Leake, president of execUchange, will be the speaker at the ministry’s next meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, May 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall of Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, located at 7506 Falls of Neuse Road. In her... - May 06, 2009 - Career Transformations

Maeda Koichi Joins DES Options as Head of Director of Client Services

Maeda Koichi has joined DES Options, a premier brokerage and investment firm, as Director of Client Services. Prior to joining DES Options, Maeda had a successful career at Investment Bank of Osaka spanning 10 years. Koichi spent the last 8 years as a Vice President of at Prime Brokerage unit,... - May 06, 2009 - DES Options

Predictivedollars.com Announces Further Expansion to Hollywood California

Predictivedollars.com the largest supplier of leads in the debt settlement industry continues expansion of it's workforce. - May 04, 2009 - Predictivedollars.com Advertising L.L.C.

Low-Performing Companies Put Too Much Emphasis on Employee Cost Metrics

i4cp study also finds HR metrics track how many people leave, but not those in pivotal roles - May 04, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)

Cindy Heath with Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters Named 2009 HR & Staffing Impact Leader

Cindy Heath, Principal, Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters, a responsive staffing firm focusing on Administrative and Accounting placements in the Triangle, has been named one of the 2009 Business Leaders Media's HR & Staffing Impact Leader. Heath joined a group of 35 triangle... - May 03, 2009 - Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters

Free Personalized Job Search Advice from Award-Winning Career Coach and Resume Writer

Career professional offers job search assistance and advice to laid off professionals at no charge. - May 03, 2009 - Career Directions, LLC

Kelly Welch of YES Career Services, Earns CPRW Certification

Kelly Welch, principal of YES Career Services earned the Certified Professional Resume Writer designation (CPRW) on April 27, 2009. The credential is awarded by the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARW/CC). Welch has 14+ years experience in the human resource... - May 01, 2009 - YES Career Services

Dallas Firm Approves Bailout of Corporate Training Programs

Pursuit of Excellence Inc., to recruit and certify independent trainers to fill the void created by the slashing of corporate training budgets. - April 30, 2009 - Pursuit of Excellence, Inc.

Intronis Technologies Appoints New Vice President of Business Development

Industry Veteran Ron Corriveau to Help Expand Strategic Partnerships - April 30, 2009 - Intronis Technologies

Sid Mitchener of Vaco Raleigh Named Impact Leader

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... - April 30, 2009 - VACO Raleigh

American CyberSystems, Inc. Launches Permanent Placement Services Division

Atlanta-based American CyberSystems, Inc. (ACS), a multinational information technology services company offering IT consulting and staffing services, announced the expansion of its service offering to include a Permanent Placement Services Division. The division formalizes ACS’s already... - April 30, 2009 - American CyberSystems, Inc.

Timesheet Software Leader, Replicon, Inc., Releases Web TimeSheet 8.8

New additions to Web TimeSheet based on valued feedback from Replicon customers. - April 29, 2009 - Replicon Inc

Great Hotels Organisation Expands Sales Team

Great Hotels Organisation (GHO) a London-based luxury sales and marketing alliance has announced two new appointments within its sales team. - April 29, 2009 - Great Hotels of the World

OrangeHRM Partner with ROSS Canda

OrangeHRM, a leading provider of open-source HR Management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises worldwide, is delighted to announce a new exciting and exclusive partnership with ROSS in Canada. The new partnership between OrangeHRM and ROSS, an innovative provider of Human Resources... - April 29, 2009 - OrangeHRM Incorporation

Florida-Based SAP® Systems Integrator SophLogic Announces New QuickStart Program for Small to Medium sized Businesses

Florida-based SAP® software, consulting, and professional services company SophLogic Global LLC announced today the release of its latest economical pricing program for its signature product SAP Business One. The SophLogic QuickStart Program was created to offer three robust packages – at a fixed price. SAP Business One is designed for the small to medium sized business desiring to move beyond the out-of-the-box software program. - April 28, 2009 - SophLogic Global LLC

Swine Flu Update: US Declares Public Health Emergency -- Gallaway Safety Offering CDC Recommended N95 Respirator Face Masks for Swine Flu Protection

Gallaway Safety & Supply offers a full range of N95 respirator surgical masks as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect individuals against the current outbreak of swine influenza. - April 28, 2009 - Gallaway Safety & Supply

AHRM (Association for Human Resource Management) Workshop: 'Surrender, Survive or Succeed in These Tough Times?'

AHRM (Association for Human Resource Management) Workshop for HR Professionals Offers Practical Advice in Difficult Economic Times: 'Surrender, Survive or Succeed in These Tough Times?' - April 28, 2009 - Association For Human Resource Management (AHRM)

Pepper Virtual Assistant Services is Giving Away US$6,684 Worth of Services

As part of its official launch, Pepper Virtual Assistant Services announces “The Peppered Customer of the Year” promo. It is ongoing until June 2, 2009. The winner will be given One-Year Free Virtual Assistant Services. - April 28, 2009 - Pepper Virtual Assistant Services

Investment Banks Increase Employment Offers by 115%

Financial services display a show of strength as employment offers increase across the industry. - April 26, 2009 - Powerchex

2009 EACE Annual Conference Registration Open for Employers

The Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers is taking registrations for employers to attend the Association's annual conference, held this year in Buffalo, New York, from June 17th to the 19th. This is a great way for employers and recruiters to connect with college career services professionals from institutions from Maine to Virginia. - April 25, 2009 - Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers

ReadyToManage Inc Announces Partnership with Management Pocketbooks

HR / Training and Development webstore, ReadyToManage, signed as online distributor of highly popular UK-based Management Pocketbook series as downloadable PDF's. - April 24, 2009 - ReadyToManage Inc

Myjobsearchhelp.com Launches 'Job Woe Blog,' the Ultimate Online Joint for Job Seekers

Myjobsearchhelp (available online at http://www.myjobsearchhelp.com) is website for Arathi Dar's latest book "Maximize your chance to land your ideal job ... especially in this economy", which is an authentic, no-nonsense guide to conduct your best job search. As a complement to this... - April 24, 2009 - Myjobsearchhelp.com

High-Volume Hiring Just Got Personal

Response Rates to CareerPlug's Personalized Recruiting Campaigns Are More than Twice the Industry Average - April 24, 2009 - CareerPlug

WiHire.com Launches Free Web Service to Help People Hire and Get Hired - the Completely Free Website Can Help Job Seekers and Employers by Tapping Into Social Networks

WiHire is a free web service that helps employers and job seekers leverage existing social networks to hire and get hired. The website's unique employment community integrated with social networks and online media outlets provides a powerful tool to help people hire and get hired in today's tough economy. - April 23, 2009 - WiHire

Triangle Benefits Forum Elects HPG Audit in-Charge as COO

Clayton Christian, a CPA with Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP, has been selected to serve as chief operating officer with the Triangle Benefits Forum. In addition, Christian has been chosen to serve on the Durham Jaycees board of directors. - April 23, 2009 - Hughes Pittman & Gupton

In the Company of Sacred Cows: a True Story of Organizational Turnaround

Newly released book "In The Company of Sacred Cows" tells the story of Ottawa based telecom producer Mitel Corporation’s struggle to survive during the last economic downturn – and its dramatic turnaround, led by authors Geoff Smith and Stephen Quesnelle. Together they worked to help the company emerge both competitive and 40 times more profitable. - April 22, 2009 - Sacred Cow Company

Gama Corporate Travel Announces Opening of New Travel Agency Office in Mumbai, India; India Travel Service Provides Greater Access to Local India Travel Options

Responding to increased client demand for business travel to India, and overall growth in India business travel, Gama Corporate Travel has expanded its international travel operations with a local travel agency in Mumbai. The Mumbai office will work closely with the company’s headquarters in Boca Raton, FL to ensure that the best travel options, lowest airfares, and highest levels of travel policy support are provided to Gama client companies and corporate travelers. - April 22, 2009 - Gama Corporate Travel

Visual Staff Scheduler® Pro 11 Makes Employee Scheduling Even Easier

Version 11 of VSS Pro staff scheduling software includes a new hours column, schedule editing, soft options, employee skills report, query report, and much more. - April 22, 2009 - Atlas Business Solutions, Inc.

The Integral Enneagram Institute Becomes the Institute for Integral Enneagram Studies

The Integral Enneagram Institute has changed its name to the Institute for Integral Enneagram Studies, as it launches an expanded series of studies and courses with a unique approach. The name change will offer the general public a clearer and more differentiated brand in the crowded field of... - April 21, 2009 - Institute for Integral Enneagram Studies, Inc.

Novus Origo Welcomes Jason Sneed as Senior Vice President of Service Delivery

Novus Origo names Jason H. Sneed as Senior Vice President of Service Delivery responsible for the delivery of service across all Novus Origo service lines consisting of Project Management, Outsourcing Consulting, and Relationship Management. - April 20, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC

Cebu Jobs Are in CebuCareers.com, a Cebu Job Portal

Employers in Cebu can expect a boost in reaching out to potential local applicants through a new online initiative launched today by Arsco Creative Media Systems. Called CebuCareers.com, the portal aims to introduce jobs in Cebu and become Cebu’s leading and most definitive online job directory. - April 20, 2009 - Arsco Creative Media Systems

Skills Network Links HR Professionals Ahead of Layoffs

The Skills Universe is a social network for HR professionals to log in, read news, share advice, ask for assistance and meet a number of experts in similar industries. In a time of unease and recession, it is crucial that HR professionals collaborate and share knowledge as a means to nurture talent. - April 19, 2009 - The Skills Portal

CPEhr Releases Article Providing Small Employers Five Strategies to Avoid Employment Litigation

CPEhr released an article entitled “Five Ways To Protect Your Company Against Employment Litigation” which reviews the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date personnel files as a method of protecting against employee lawsuits. - April 18, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.