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CPEhr and New Directions Prepare Veterans for Workforce with Free Career Day
December 5th event hosted by New Directions and presented by CPEhr in West Los Angeles will help veterans search for, locate and maintain civilian jobs. - December 02, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc.
ID Superstore Promotes Jeremy Biberdorf to Internet Marketing Manager
ID Superstore a division of PICS Smart Card Inc., a pioneer in providing id card solutions to industry and institutions announced that Jeremy Biberdorf has been appointed as Internet Marketing Manager. In this role Mr. Biberdorf will be in charge of all aspects of marketing the ID Superstore... - November 29, 2008 - ID Superstore
Exhibit Resources Names New Marketing Manager
Lana Calloway, president of Exhibit Resources (www.exhibitresources.com), a full-service exhibit design agency, has announced that Page Ballenger has joined the agency as marketing manager. In this position, Ballenger will reinforce and enrich Exhibit Resources’ relationships with clients and... - November 28, 2008 - Exhibit Resources
Lawyer Raises the Bar
Employers struggling with the worst labor issues and conditions in decades will find dozens of ways to re-engage with workers hearts, souls and minds in the workplace in the stirring new book, “Humanity At Work - Encouraging Spirit, Achievement and Truth to Flourish in the Workplace” by veteran Fortune 1000 leader Santo J. Costa, Esq. - November 28, 2008 - Santo J. Costa
VicinityJobs.com Now Provides Free Career Advice to Job Seekers in Greater Toronto
Ontario’s Vicinity Jobs Network now provides online access to a searchable library of hundreds of non-advertising career advice articles. - November 27, 2008 - IT-Challenger Consulting Group
Excentive Confirms Globalisation with Simultaneous Opening of 5 New Offices. London.
Excentive, the innovator of Enterprise Incentive Management (EIM) solutions, today announced details of its international expansion and the opening of a London office to service the UK & Ireland regions. Excentive UK, will provide a local hub for sales, distribution, consulting and training as... - November 26, 2008 - Excentive International
Media Genesis Partners with Wellco to Promote Healthy Living at the Office
Media Genesis, a web development company in Troy, Michigan, has partnered with Wellco, a health seminar and testing company, to promote healthier corporate culture and a healthy workforce altogether. - November 26, 2008 - Media Genesis
SIRVA Relocation Ranks 2nd in Performance & Satisfaction Among Top 6 Largest Relocation Providers
According to the Trippel Survey & Research LLC Seventh Annual Relocation Managers Survey: Relocation Management Company Industry©, SIRVA Relocation LLC ranked second in overall performance and satisfaction among the industry’s top six largest relocation companies. The company... - November 25, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
ReviewSNAP™ Announces New Features
The Web-based performance management system, ReviewSNAP™, announces the addition of several new modules. These additional features will help organizations make their performance review process even more effective and productive. - November 25, 2008 - ReviewSNAP
The Grimes Companies Hires New Client Services Manager
The Grimes Companies (TGC) is pleased to announce that Felipe de la Guardia has joined the company as Client Services Manager. de la Guardia’s primary responsibility is the development and oversight of the client service group. He will focus on staffing, training, and the development of the... - November 24, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Employee Engagement Drives Sales Results in Tight Economy
Companies can now leverage employee engagement survey data to improve retention and drive sales process improvements through a new partnership between Quantum Market Research and the Customer Research Center. - November 24, 2008 - Customer Research Center
Mustakbil.com – Pakistan’s Leading Jobs Site Certified to Display TRUSTe Privacy Seal of Approval
TechnoBird Becomes TRUSTe Seal holder, Demonstrates Commitment to Consumer Privacy Protection. - November 23, 2008 - Mustakbil.com
McGrath Systems Makes the Philadelphia 100® as the Region’s 2nd Fastest Growing Privately-Held Company
The President of McGrath Systems, Michael Wiley, is pleased to announce that McGrath Systems has been recognized as the 2nd fastest growing privately held company in the Greater Philadelphia area. McGrath Systems provides recruiting and staffing services in the areas of Information Technology,... - November 21, 2008 - McGrath Systems
VACO Named to Inc. 500 List
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 that the firm has been ranked No. 320 on Inc. magazine’s... - November 21, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
Genesis Custom Jetliners Adds Dubai Sales Office
Genesis Custom Jetliners, the leading value option in the commercial aircraft conversion and luxury business jet markets, has opened a primary sales office in Dubai, headed by Bilal Yousuf. The announcement was made during the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition. - November 20, 2008 - Genesis Custom Jetliners
Kodi Owens Joins Lamar Associates as Training Coordinator
Lamar Associates, a Washington, D.C.-based professional services company, is pleased to announce the addition of Kodi Owens as Training Coordinator for the company’s nationwide training division. - November 20, 2008 - Lamar Associates
Most Executives Rank Succession Planning Among Top Challenges in the Future
Despite recognition, most companies lack a formal succession planning process, according to the latest report from i4cp. - November 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Multi-Dimensional Diversity™: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Leverage Diversity as a Competitive Asset
Diversity issues today have never been more complex. Cultural, racial, religious, gender, and generational diversity, among others, have organizations scrambling not only to meet the challenge of diversity’s multi-dimensional nature, but also to leverage it to their advantage. Through an... - November 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Health & Safety for Small Businesses
DataSound Health and Safety Consultants provide Health and Safety management services to UK businesses. - November 20, 2008 - Data Sound LTD
Survival Rests on Leaders Boosting Employee Morale
Organisations experiencing a plunge in employee morale and productivity due to fear of redundancy need to take radical action by demanding that senior management take a more active front line role to help rebuild confidence and loyalty, says the MD of leadership consultancy Dynamic Transitions. - November 20, 2008 - Dynamic Transitions
New Device from My Medical Memory Offers Portable, Private, Updateable Medical Records…in a Flash
Designed by doctors, My Medical Memory is a private, portable, updateable device that allows patients to carry their medical records everywhere they go. At a time when nearly 100,000 people die each year due to preventable medical errors, this information can help physicians provide better care and save lives. - November 19, 2008 - My Medical Memory
Pedersen & Partners Opens Offices in South Africa and Armenia
Pedersen & Partners, a leading international executive search firm, announces the opening of its offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and Yerevan, Armenia. - November 19, 2008 - Pedersen & Partners
EmPower Research Appoints UK Account Director
In an effort to show its relentless commitment to clients in UK, EmPower has appointed a new Account Director, Mr. Ajay Dighe, specifically to serve clients in the region. - November 19, 2008 - EmPower Research LLC
American Right of Way Associates Has Booth at The Haynesville Shale Expo
ARWA (American Right of Way Associates) announced today that they will have an exhibitor booth at the Haynesville Shale EXPO November 21st, 2008. American Right of Way Associates (ARWA) is the subsidiary company of Texas Right of Way Associates (TRWA, Inc) based out of Fort Worth, Texas. ARWA now... - November 18, 2008 - American Right of Way Associates
New Employer Site Offers Companies Best Practice One-Stop Shop for Hiring Military Job Seekers
MilitaryStars launches a new employer site to expand and enhance both online recruiting and hiring event activities. The company's Sourcing3 approach takes effective hiring practices and combines them into one fluid candidate pipeline to feed companies' hiring managers with highly sought after military talent. The company also announced the release of an industry whitepaper, "The Top 10 Things Your Competition Does Not Want You to Know About Hiring Former Military Professionals." - November 16, 2008 - MilitaryStars
Verifile Limited Acquires Tigerbrook Employment Screening Division
Verifile Maintains Rapid Growth in Difficult Times. - November 16, 2008 - Verifile Ltd
CS3 Technology Achieves Sage Software Million Dollar Club Status for 2008 and to Sage Software President’s Circle for 2008
CS3 Technology Achieves Club Status for the First Year and Makes the President’s Circle for the Second Time. - November 16, 2008 - CS3 Technology
New Way to Beat the Bad Economy with Seasonal Jobs
Free Job Postings Site Helps Employers and Job Seekers. - November 14, 2008 - WorkingAway
VACO Raleigh Ranked No. 12 on Triangle Business Journal’s Fast 50 List
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 that the firm has been ranked No. 12 on Triangle Business... - November 14, 2008 - VACO Raleigh
Customer Satisfaction Tops List of Reasons to Train Customers
Research by Expertus and Training Industry, Inc. Delves into Motivation for Customer Training. - November 14, 2008 - Expertus Inc
Environmental Remediation Expert Receives Life Achievement Award
Dr. James Dragun has addressed the extent, risk, and cleanup of chemicals at sites of national and international concern. He was recently recognized for his work in this area. - November 13, 2008 - The Dragun Corporation
Spencer Fane Attorney David M. Kight to Address Employment Law Issues at Sterling Education Seminar
David M. Kight, a shareholder with the Kansas City law firm Spencer Fane Britt & Browne, LLP, will serve as one of the key speakers at an upcoming conference, addressing employment issues in the paperless workplace and how to negotiating separation agreements in difficult termination situations. This seminar will be held on January 28, 2009 at the Residence Inn by Marriott at 1303 East Kingsley St. - November 13, 2008 - Sterling Education Services
Career Workshop in Weyers Cave, VA
Palladian International will present a workshop for job seekers focusing on resume writing and interviewing. Job seekers will learn how to promote their potential to an employer and stand out from their competition. The workshop will be held on November 20, 2008 at the Weyers Cave Community Center. - November 13, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
Lodestone Appoints New Managing Partner for North America
Lodestone Management Consultants has appointed Horst Eylerts as Managing Partner for North America to further strengthen its presence in this important market. - November 13, 2008 - Lodestone Management Consultants
California Firm to Offer Progressive and Unique Human Resources Management Products to Help Firms Manage Their Human Capital in a Poor Business Climate
Curtin Associates, a California based human resources consulting firm, to offer effective employee assessment, development and new screening products to assist businesses and organizations to survive tough time through better, proactive human capital management. - November 12, 2008 - Curtin & Associates
Threadsmith.com’s Custom Embroidered Baby Gifts Now Include American Apparel
Threadsmith, an online service offering custom embroidered products and gifts, recently added baby garments from American Apparel. - November 12, 2008 - Threadsmith
Restaurant Executives Take Over the North Texas Foodbank
Over 60 top leaders from the restaurant industry will serve with their competitors at the North Texas Food Bank, November 12th, 2008. - November 12, 2008 - People Report
Business Expert Webinars Adds Jim Stewart Its Speaker Portfolio
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that growth expert, Jim Stewart, has joined their speaker community to deliver business eLearning seminars. “Jim Stewart's teachings are so important to small businesses as he helps them grow, particularly... - November 12, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
Despite Economy, Most Companies Expect Hotter Competition for Top Talent in the Next Five Years
However, i4cp survey shows their “Employer Brands” may not be up to the job. - November 12, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Xtra Pair of Hands hires Director of Business Development
Xtra Pair of Hands announced the hiring of Lelia Mack-Balenciada as Director of Business Development. She will be responsible for sales, marketing and client relations for celebrity clients and corporate executives. She will also handle Social Butterflies, a new division of XPH that focuses on networking and event planning. - November 12, 2008 - Xtra Pair of Hands, LLC
Questar Reveals Newly Upgraded Hierarchy Manager Application
Questar has implemented a new hierarchy manager tool into their portal system, allowing companies performing employee surveys to manage the departmental structures of their organization on their own. - November 12, 2008 - Questar Data Systems, Inc.
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Releases “Beyond Benefits” - - Third Edition of Wellness Trend Report is Now Available
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (KELLY) has published Beyond Benefits – Wellness Trend Report, the third edition of its analysis of health care trends and spending in America, as well as the unseen potential for workplace wellness programs to promote employee health, morale and... - November 12, 2008 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Shannon Kavanaugh Joins Business Expert Webinars to Deliver "Go to Market Strategies" Training
Business Expert Webinars (BEW), the leading provider of business eLearning, announced that Shannon Kavanaugh has joined their speaker community to deliver business eLearning training on "go to market strategies" for business leaders. “We are delighted to add Shannon Kavanaugh to... - November 12, 2008 - Business Expert Webinars
IT Job Prospects Still Strong at ComputerTraining.com
On the same day the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped over 500 points to a 5 year low, 16 businesses showed up at ComputerTraining.com's Burlington, MA center www.computertraining.com/campus_BURLINGTON-MA.shtml looking to hire students and graduates. Most employers were looking to fill technical... - November 10, 2008 - ComputerTraining.edu
SIRVA Appoints Senior Vice President, Operational Excellence, People & Infrastructure
SIRVA Inc. announced the appointment of Sean Fernandez as the company’s new senior vice president, operational excellence, people and infrastructure. - November 10, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
SIRVA Appoints Gordon Smith as Chief Financial Officer
SIRVA Inc. announced the appointment of Gordon Smith as the Company’s new chief financial officer. - November 10, 2008 - Sirva Inc.
IT Contractors Left Out in the Cold by the Credit Crunch
Financial services firms employed half the number of IT contractors in October compared to the previous month. - November 09, 2008 - Powerchex
TOWER EPM Software and Pearson’s Talent Assessment Group Announce Integration Partnership
TOWER EPM Software, a leader in providing talent management software solutions to hospitals and health systems throughout the United States, and Pearson’s Talent Assessment Group, announced an integration partnership between the two applications. The integration will streamline the talent assessment and performance review process as it relates to an organization’s talent management process. - November 09, 2008 - TOWER EPM a division of Raeder Landree, Inc.
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Names New Account Manager
Bill Land, vice president of sales at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced that Jason Martin has joined the firm as account manager. In this position, he will be responsible for growing the company’s customer base by attracting potential clients and... - November 08, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Los Angeles Management Consultant, Dan Curtin Predicts the Impact of the Coming Obama Era on U.S. Business and the Workforce
Los Angeles, CA Human Resources Consulting firm, Curtin Associates Principal predicts that the new Democratic controlled Congress and white House has profound implications for US business. - November 07, 2008 - Curtin & Associates