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Yasni Offers HR Managers Free “Social Reference Checks” for Screening Job Applicants
As the number of job seekers increases, and the pressure to reduce costs continues, companies seek alternatives to paid background checks. Criminal and financial background checks don’t tell the whole story and hiring managers must be more selective for fewer opportunities. Yasni.com – the world’s leading people search engine – says that “social reference checking” is on the rise, enabling hiring managers to research an applicant’s online reputation and social references for free. - January 16, 2009 - yasni.com
CKR Interactive Announces New Recruitment Marketing Solution “OpporTUNEty™” in Partnership with USA Music Cards
CKR Interactive has released OpporTUNEty, its downloadable music, recruitment marketing solution. This innovative solution brings together CKR Interactive’s recruitment advertising expertise and USA Music Cards’ hard-hitting promotional products, to give the marketing power of downloadable music to clients’ recruitment efforts. - January 15, 2009 - CKR Interactive, Inc.
C&A Industries Named Among Best Omaha Employers
C&A Industries, Inc., parent company to a portfolio of leading staffing and recruiting firms, has been named among the top employers in Omaha by Omaha Magazine. C&A made the exclusive list, along with PayPal and First National Bank of Omaha. The announcement is featured in the... - January 15, 2009 - C&A Industries
Employers Warned of Increasing Number of Dishonest Job Applications as NHS Director is Jailed for CV Exaggerations
A study by Powerchex found a rise in CV lies as the NHS’s pre-employment screening practices come under scrutiny after director jailed for CV exaggerations. - January 14, 2009 - Powerchex
Shawnda Lembke Joins Perrone Group
The Perrone Group, Hingham MA, is pleased to announce that Shawnda Lembke has joined their team as Senior Director of Development Services. Ms. Lembke will manage Perrone Group’s new office in Thousand Oaks, CA and oversee the development of client relationships nationally. Specializing in... - January 12, 2009 - Perrone Group
Diversity Search Partners and WEUP Team Up to Help Employers and Job Seekers During Tough Economic Times
The partnership focuses on targeted recruitment strategies helping corporations find diverse candidates in the Huntsville, Alabama area in niche fields. - January 12, 2009 - Diversity Search Partners
Four of 10 Companies Expect Healthcare Costs to Increase Under Obama
Companies See Reduced Healthcare Enrollment as Cost Crisis Continues. - January 12, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Profiles International Releases Online Offering Advice to Employers and Job Seekers
Jim Sirbasku, company Co-Founder and CEO, comments on December 2008 labor statistics. - January 11, 2009 - Profiles International
Miller Heiman Adds New Leadership to Executive Team
Miller Heiman has promoted Elizabeth Vanneste to chief marketing officer and expanded its team of regional sales vice presidents with the addition of Susan Simon and Ray DiCenzo. “Due to our recent growth and current expansion goals, I am pleased to announce the appointment of three... - January 08, 2009 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
New Personal Branding Book for Job Seekers Helps People Find Work in the Economic Downturn
In her new book, How YOU™ Are Like Shampoo for Job Seekers: the proven Personal Branding System to help you succeed in any interview and secure the job of your dreams, author Brenda Bence shows readers how clearly defining and communicating a job-seeker personal brand is one of the most powerful ways to make that all-important connection with the interviewer and get offered the job they want. - January 08, 2009 - Brand Development Associates International Ltd
ShindigZ Adding 200 Seasonal Jobs
ShindigZ party suppliers brings good news to the Northeast Indiana economy by announcing 200 new seasonal job openings. The positions include a variety of jobs from customer service to warehouse and production and will need to be filled through May. - January 07, 2009 - ShindigZ Party Supplies
Amotec, Inc. Announces Opening of New Office in Toledo, Ohio
Amotec Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new office location in Toledo, Ohio. This new location will allow the company to provide high quality recruiting services to clients in the Toledo area on a local, regional and national level. Amotec Inc second office location is 1,500 square... - January 07, 2009 - Amotec, Inc.
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Low Cost Alternative Group Health Plans Available to Eligible Employers
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. is pleased to announce low cost alternative Group Health Plans are available to eligible employers located in approved states. United Group Programs, Inc. and Robert D. Edelheit are please to have the OptiMed Product line available. OptiMed... - January 06, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Kids Birthday Ideas for the New Year: Make-a-Bear Parties for Boys and Girls
Stuff a Zoo® offers creative ideas for your child's birthday party. With a stuff-a-bear party at Stuff a Zoo®, kids get to stuff their favorite teddy bear or other zoo animal. For a new and creative birthday idea, try the Bake 'n Bear Birthday Bash where every child gets to bake a cake and stuff an animal. - January 06, 2009 - Stuff a Zoo
Option Quest, LLC Announces Seminar to Reveal Fortune 500 Internet Profit Secrets
The Manor Inn in Milldale will be home to a free seminar on January 10th and 13th that promises to bring energy, ideas and insight to both business owners and wage-earners looking for a shot at a solid side income online. A number of secrets and misconceptions about making money online will be revealed and discussed, critical to online success in a fluctuating economy. - January 01, 2009 - Option Quest, LLC
Awareness is Key to Increasing Sales of Online Education E-Learning Products and Services
Marketing directors responsible for increasing sales of Online Education Training products and services whether college level classes or self help modules or Public seminars or training should spend less time finding prospects and invest more time and resources in getting listed in training specific directories where prospects can find them says President of FindOnlineTraining.com and FindaSeminar.com. - January 01, 2009 - FindOnlineTraining.com
In 2009, Retooling is Essential for Career Success
Personal Branding is Best Strategy for Surviving Job Loss, Image Consultant Says. - January 01, 2009 - Marva Goldsmith & Associates, Inc.
Meet Rebecca McClain, Founder and CEO of Life Treasures LLC
A Life & Career Enrichment Company: “Helping to achieve greater successful and fulfillment in work and life.” - December 31, 2008 - Life Treasures LLC
Centrifuge Media, Inc. Names Cindy Schultz Office Manager
Brian Rivers, president of Centrifuge Media, Inc., a full service multimedia, audio-visual and technology solutions company, has announced that Cindy Schultz has joined the team as office manager. In this position, Schultz’s key responsibilities include facility management, various... - December 31, 2008 - Centrifuge Media, Inc.
Webinar Wednesdays Makes Career Coaching Affordable to All
Move Into Action has added Webinar Wednesdays to the life balance coaching services available. Participants have an affordable alternative to enhancing their nine life areas starting with the Employment Jump-Start Webinar. - December 30, 2008 - Move Into Action
Naukriforwomen.com - the First Indian Website for Women Only Jobs
Nobody ever thought it was possible. A career portal where men are not allowed? Yes, it’s correct. Navedas Technologies Private Ltd has launched a career website that is targeted specifically at the women in India. www.naukriforwomen.com aims to be the first job site in India that is dedicated to bringing out “women-only” jobs and nothing else. - December 29, 2008 - Naukriforwomen.com
Human Capital Management Technology Failing to Capitalize on Promises
Study: One-third of Companies Are Dissatisfied. - December 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Employment Offers in the City Continue to Tumble
Financial services firms’ recruitment drops significantly in response to the turmoil in the markets. - December 26, 2008 - Powerchex
Mercer Advisors Announces Hiring of Dr. Mark Murphy as Vice President of Educational Services
Mercer Advisors is pleased to announce the hiring and appointment of Dr. Mark Murphy as Vice-President of Education. Dr Murphy will join Mercer Co-founder Howard Rochestie as the primary educators for Mercer Advisors in presenting seminars to dentists across the country. - December 25, 2008 - Mercer Advisors
VACO Raleigh Announces the Launch of Denver Office
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (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 the launch of a new VACO office in Denver located at 5445 DTC... - December 25, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
FSA Signals Tougher Vetting Requirements for Approved Persons Warns Pre-Employment Screening Company Powerchex
The credit crunch and bank bailouts give rise to enhanced scrutiny of senior management competency by the financial services regulator. - December 21, 2008 - Powerchex
Dr. Erik Camayd-Freixas is Elected Inttranet™ Linguist of the Year for 2008
Dr. Erik Camayd-Freixas has been elected Inttranet™ Linguist of the Year for 2008, for his courage in testifying as a court interpreter at the arraignments and proceedings for the immigrant workers arrested during an U.S. Immigration Customs Enforcement raid in Postville, Iowa. The... - December 21, 2008 - Inttranet
Human Resource Consulting Services Moves to New Offices in Colorado
Human Resource Consulting Services, LLC (HRCS) has recently moved to a new office location at 5280 Red Pass Lane, Castle Rock, Colorado 80108. Phone: 303-400-1510. HRCS serves clients in Colorado and throughout the U.S. in a variety of businesses and industry. The firm was established in 2002 to... - December 20, 2008 - Human Resource Consulting Services, LLC
LTS Advisors Announces New Efforts to Assist Individuals with Career Advice in These Difficult Times
From the graduate to the manager, professional career guidance is just a page and a phone call away. In these economic times LTS stresses personalized, experienced and timely career advice. - December 20, 2008 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Washington Hospital Selects Integral’s Applicant Tracking System
Integral Systems, Inc. a leading provider of Human Capital solutions announced today that The Washington Hospital has selected Integral’s i-Trust Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to increase efficiencies and broaden recruitment strategies within their hiring processes. - December 17, 2008 - Integral Systems, Inc.
Swift HR Solutions Expands Support of Early-Stage Companies with the Addition of a New President
Swift HR Solutions, provider of comprehensive, strategic HR solutions to early-stage companies, has made a bold move in these unusual economic times and announced the addition of Kathi A. Jones as President, Products. Jones will focus her energy on the expansion of the company’s product division. - December 17, 2008 - Swift HR Solutions
Study: Holidays Put the Humbug on Productivity
In a down economy, 15% of workers say they’re afraid to take time off for the holidays. - December 16, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
South Florida Beach Boot Camp Instructor Reveals Training Secrets in New Book
Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein takes his successful fitness beach boot camp programs on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and shares them in his new book, Change Made Easy – Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is... - December 15, 2008 - The Health Colonel
VACO Raleigh Names Senior Technical Recruiter
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (www.vaco.com), an executive placement and consulting firm specializing in the fields of accounting and finance, information technology (IT), operations and executive search, has announced that Tommy E. Dalton has joined the firm as senior technical... - December 14, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
24-7 Removals Expand Into 8 European Countries
24-7 Removals, a leading UK courier and removals company, have expanded into 8 European countries. 24-7 Removals now offer a nationwide removals and courier service to France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Ireland. 24-7 Removals offers 10 different types of courier service:... - December 13, 2008 - 24-7 Removals
Past-Employ.com Adds Unemployment Insurance Claims Management to Its Services
Offers Free Webinar: “5 Secrets to Gaining the Advantage in UI Claims.” - December 13, 2008 - Past-Employ.com, Inc.
The LTS Career Firm Announces Free Limited Time Offer
From the graduate to the manager, professional career guidance is just page and a phone call away. - December 12, 2008 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Profiles International Surveys Businesses to Assess Impact of Economic Crisis
Company teams with Sam Houston State to assess the impact on business strategy caused by the current economic crisis. - December 11, 2008 - Profiles International
Virtual TimeClock 2009 Roadmap: Helping Businesses Navigate a Challenging Economy
New features, new products, and free software maintenance enrollment help businesses manage payroll costs. - December 11, 2008 - Redcort Software
Timbercon Adds Scott Christian to Account Management Team
Timbercon adds defense specialist to Account Management team. - December 10, 2008 - Timbercon, Inc.
New Chief Market Analyst at Easy-Forex™
Easy-Forex announces the addition of Michael J. Malpede to its market analyst division. Mr. Malpede will be based in the Chicago office of Easy-Forex. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Carroll Publishing Names Wade President Nensel Appointed Director, Editorial
Carroll Publishing, the nation’s leader in federal, state and local government contact information for over 37 years, today announced the promotion of William Wade to President, effective immediately. Mark Nensel was named Director, Editorial. Wade will be responsible for marketing, IT and... - December 09, 2008 - Carroll Publishing
“The Economic Report” Show to Feature Palladian International, LLC
The producers of The Economic Report are pleased to announce that Palladian International, LLC, will be featured in an upcoming episode on “Finding the Best Talent for Your Organization,” as part of the show’s “Report on Business” series. An executive search firm... - December 08, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
Beverly, MA Employer Hiring 50 Sales People
Donald Barrett, President and CEO of Direct Marketing Concepts, announced today that his company is in the process of rebuilding a world-class, on-site sales team to work out of the 55 Cherry Hill Drive corporate office located in Beverly. “These are tough economic times,” said Barrett,... - December 06, 2008 - Direct Marketing Concepts, Inc
Job.travel Launches New Site for Travel and Hospitality Employers in Chicago
Job.travel introduces an incredible deal for travel and hospitality employers in Chicago. Job.travel offers employers both unlimited job postings and unlimited candidate searches for an annual subscription of $198. - December 06, 2008 - Job.travel
Jill Wine-Banks Joins F&H Solutions Group to Expand Its Consulting Practice
Jill Wine-Banks, head of Chicago’s Career and Technical Education, CEO of Winning Workplaces, Motorola and Maytag Executive, and COO of the American Bar Association Joins F&H Solutions Group to Expand its Management Consulting Practice. - December 05, 2008 - F&H Solutions Group
WABC Recognizes New Chartered Business Coach
The Worldwide Association of Business Coaches (WABC) has awarded Ton de Graaf of the Netherlands, the prestigious Chartered Business Coach designation. - December 05, 2008 - Quest Coaching Netherlands
VACO Raleigh Announces the Launch of Austin Office
David R. Rhode, managing partner of VACO Raleigh (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 the launch of a new VACO office in Austin, Texas located at 9600... - December 04, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
BRANDEMiX Selected to Launch Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS Metro Services New Strategic Plan
The Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State's Metro Services has chosen BRANDEMiX, the NYC-based communications consultancy known for innovative branding around human resources initiatives, to brand and launch an employee communications campaign in support of their new strategic plan. - December 04, 2008 - BRANDEMiX
New Job Finding Resource Helps Surgeons of All Subspecialties Locate Jobs Nationwide
SurgicalSubspecialtyJobs.com is an innovative, new job finding website dedicated to helping surgeons find the best available jobs within their given fields. SurgicalSubspecialtyJobs.com matches surgeons with medical practices nationwide. SurgicalSubspecialtyJobs.com hosts the best opportunities in surgical employment across the U.S. - December 03, 2008 - Remwes Media