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Don’t Blame Your Incompetent Boss; Blame the Peter Principle
Workforce surveys are released each year where workers lament over incompetency of their bosses. Dr. Noelle Nelson, author of Got a Bad Boss? Work that Boss to Get What You Want at Work, says it is not necessarily the fault of the boss that he or she is so incompetent so that work suffers and... - August 19, 2014 - Dr. Noelle Nelson
Lumber and Log Imports to China Slowed in Early 2014 But Picked Up in the 2Q to Reach Close to Record Highs
Wood buyers in China were more active in the late spring after a slowdown during the winter months. This resulted in increased importation of logs and lumber during the 2Q, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest gains were in lumber from Russia and softwood logs from New Zealand. - August 18, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Junction Creative Solutions Celebrates Its Five-Year Milestone
Junction Creative Solutions (Junction), celebrating its fifth year, provides marketing and strategic services and solutions that support feasible long-term growth across business, brand development, and digital execution for small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises. - August 18, 2014 - Junction Creative Solutions
Health Briefs Explores the Food Not Chosen in New Segment
Today’s health-conscious consumer is excluding specific food and beverage items when grocery shopping. The provocative show explores what they are. - August 17, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts Receives Eleven Holidaycheck Quality Selection 2014 Awards
Putahracsa - Hua Hin, Nishaville - Prachuap Khiri Khan, Twin Lotus – Koh Lanta, Saree Samui - Mae Nam Beach, The Sunset Beach Resort & Spa Taling Ngam, The Treasure – Koh Madsum, Cham’s House – Koh Kood, Sukhothai Heritage Resort, De Naga Hotel Chiang Mai, The Sevenseas Resort – Koh Kradan and Paradise Beach Resort - Samui receives Holidaycheck Quality Selection 2014 Awards. - August 17, 2014 - The Unique Collection of Hotels and Resorts
Health Briefs Offers Segment on Healthy Sodium Tips
The informative cable program reports on how viewers can find the right amount of sodium to consume on a daily basis in a new segment. - August 16, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
SPS to Provide Continuing Ed to Florida CAMs
Sustainable Performance Solutions is now a Continuing Education Provider for Florida-licensed Community Association Managers. - August 16, 2014 - Sustainable Performance Solutions, LLC
Hill, Chesson & Woody Hosts Free Seminar on Healthcare Reform in Greensboro Thursday, Aug. 21
Benefits Consulting Firm Hosts Educational Event to Inform Businesses About the Effects of Healthcare Reform. - August 16, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Lucintel’s Report Outlines High Growth for the Global Boating Industry During 2013-2018
The global recreational boat market is expected to witness high growth during 2013 and beyond because the boat market bottomed out recently. The global boat market is expected to grow to $23.8 billion in 2018 with significant growth over the next five years (2013-2018). Inboard and stern drive... - August 16, 2014 - Lucintel
Register Now for Early Bird Discount to L2:Learn-Lead from The John Maxwell Company
Register early to hear international author/speaker John C. Maxwell via live simulcast on October 10th at the Embassy Suites Northwest Arkansas. The content-filled morning from 7:30am-12:00pm will also include time with Linda Kaplan Thaler (creator of the duck for Aflac) – “How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary,” and Tim Sanders (Yahoo executive) – “People Centric Tools for Success.” - August 15, 2014 - AFM
Daniel Levine: Customization Trend is Dominating Consumer Business
The noted trends expert and public speaker is seeing an increase in personalized products. - August 15, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Lucintel Estimates $2,314 Million Market for Global Inspection and Testing Equipment by 2018
The global inspection and testing equipment market in civil engineering is poised for robust growth in the next five years. The testing market is gradually becoming more influential with each passing day as safety and quality control are becoming the basic needs of the civil engineering industry. In APAC region, China and India are the two burgeoning markets for civil engineering inspection and testing equipment. - August 15, 2014 - Lucintel
Clean Footprint to Host Webinar Regarding Solar for Massachusetts Businesses
Attendees will learn how rule changes make going solar in Massachusetts an affordable and easy way for businesses to stabilize energy costs. - August 14, 2014 - Clean Footprint
Lucintel’s Analysis of the Global Smart Grid Market: APAC is Expected to Drive the Global Industry Growth
The global smart grid market has experienced good growth over the last five years and is expected to continue its growth momentum, reaching approximately US $64.3 billion by 2017 with a CAGR of 17% over the next five years. APAC is forecast to lead the market due to the greater potential for generation and consumption increase rates are higher cumulatively for APAC regions. - August 14, 2014 - Lucintel
Health Briefs Presents Eye-Opening Segment on Sleep and Junk Food
Sleep-deprived adults can cut cravings for salty and fatty foods by more than half if they hit the sack earlier. - August 14, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
i4cp Study: Focus Performance Management on Customer Metrics
Performance management is generally considered one of the most unpopular and contentious practices in human resources management. And although the consensus has long been that performance management is a drag, it is not going anywhere—most companies continue to use it in some form or... - August 13, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
EPP Sponsors the 2014 NJEPA Conference for 12th Straight Year
Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) is proud to announce its endorsement of the 2014 NJEPA Conference. This is the twelfth year in a row that EPP has sponsored this event, which offers comprehensive educational content delivered via training sessions, lectures, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships
EPP’s Caffrey Receives Merit Award from Atlantic City Electric
Michael Caffrey, Vice President of Operations for Emergency Preparedness Partnerships (EPP) has been presented with Atlantic City Electric’s eighth annual Merit of Excellence Award for Commitment to Public Safety, which is given to individuals or organizations that have demonstrated a strong... - August 13, 2014 - Emergency Preparedness Partnerships
Clarion Group Joins Food Consultants Group
Clarion Group, consultants to companies, colleges and institutions in food service operations, has joined Food Consultants Group, an alliance of independent consulting firms that specialize in food- and food service-related disciplines, Tom Mac Dermott, Clarion Group’s president announced. - August 13, 2014 - Clarion Group
Lucintel’s Report Forecasts APAC to Witness Maximum Growth in Global Home Care Products Industry
The global home care products industry manufactures and sells life improvement and home cleaning products such as dishwashing products, fabric care products, toilet care products, air freshener products, and other general-purpose cleaners. The industry is expected to offer good growth opportunities and reach approximately $146 billion in annual revenue over the next five years. Asia Pacific (APAC) is estimated to experience maximum growth during that period. - August 13, 2014 - Lucintel
Global Speakers Federation Names Internationally Renowned Consultant Lenora Billings-Harris of Excel Development Systems President and Executive Council Chair
Lenora Billings-Harris to lead eleven associations world-wide. - August 12, 2014 - Excel Development Systems
SINGH360 Rebate Services Help Supermarkets Recoup Energy-Efficiency Incentives from Utilities
Supermarkets in the United States can now get expert help to secure energy-efficiency rebates from utilities. The service is for supermarkets that invest in initiatives to improve energy efficiency but may not collect all the utility rebates for which they qualify, said Abtar Singh, chief... - August 11, 2014 - Singh360
E.D. Bellis, Inc. Offers Continued Education Course on Obamacare
Health Policy Consultant Provides CE Program for Department of Insurance on Tracking Health Insurance Reforms - August 10, 2014 - E.D. Bellis, Inc.
Linea Group Announces Double ISO and OHSAS Certification
Linea Group is proud to announce it is now certified to Internationally recognised quality operating standards. - August 10, 2014 - Linea Group
Log Exports from Canada and the US to Asia Have Increased This Year with the Shipment from the US South Being 130% Higher Than in 2013
North America continues to supply China, Japan and other Asian countries with logs for their forest products sectors. Log exports from the US and Canada in the 1Q/14 were up 14% from last year, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review, with shipments from the US South having increased the most. - August 09, 2014 - Wood Resources International LLC
Daniel Levine: Consumers Are Looking for the Unique
The trends expert is seeing a rise in demand for products that are exotic and new. - August 09, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Health Briefs Presents Air Dates for Omaha, Nebraska
FOX KPTM-TV will broadcast the definitive health and medical show in August. - August 08, 2014 - Health Briefs TV
Professor Patrick Wright Talks Next Practices on CEO Succession
i4cp Issues Latest Edition of From Now to Next - August 08, 2014 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Zone Marketing Hosting a Day of Smiles to Raise Money for Charity
Zone Marketing is teaming up with Operation Smile, a charity that provides surgeries for children born with a cleft. Zone Marketing will be at Tavern on the Square in downtown Grand Rapids collecting donations and fundraising from Noon-5pm on Sunday August 10th. - August 08, 2014 - Zone Marketing
Inventory Industry Organizations Create Joint Code of Ethics
The National Inventory Certification Association and The Inventory Institute established a combined Code of Ethics for the asset inventory industry. - August 07, 2014 - National Inventory Certification Association
North Carolina’s Five Major Medical Carriers to Discuss Healthcare Changes, Business Impact Aug. 28
"Healthcare StormTracker" Panel Discussion Returns to the Triangle with Local Broker as Host - August 07, 2014 - Hill, Chesson & Woody
Wealth and Investment Research Shows a Market in Recovery
The Wealth and Investment Research Digest is a digest of all the most important research in the wealth and retail investments industry each quarter, gathered from over 50 sources including associations, consultants, market intelligence companies, investment banks, and industry participants. It covers the retail investments and wealth management industries globally. - August 07, 2014 - The Business Research Company
Lucintel Anticipates Market for Adhesives in Global Composites Market to Reach $1,170 Million by 2019
Adhesives in global composites market is expected to reach an estimated value of $1,170 million by 2019. - August 07, 2014 - Lucintel
Optima Expands ECM Business Solutions with Acquisition
Reseller and Services Provider of leading Enterprise Content Management software solutions acquires InformaXion Solutions, LLC. - August 06, 2014 - Optima ECM Consulting
FlexSim 7.3 Released with a Focus on Convenience
By combining new features for improved organization and workflow with enhanced visuals, FlexSim version 7.3 maintains the product's status as an industry leader in 3D simulation software. - August 06, 2014 - FlexSim Software Products
Lucintel Anticipates Global Phenolic Resin Market to Reach $13.3 Billion by 2019
The global phenolic resin market is expected to reach an estimated value of $13.3 billion by 2019. The major drivers of phenolic resin market are increasing use of fire retardant materials in automotive, construction and aerospace industry. Phenolic resin is being used in various parts in an... - August 06, 2014 - Lucintel
New Online Ordering System for Restaurants Now Live
Daniels & Company has officially launched their new Online Ordering Platform System for food establishments to increase customer loyalty and overall profitability for the businesses they will be working with. - August 05, 2014 - FaceMyDoc
LCG Consulting to Release Comprehensive 2015 CAISO CRR Auction Values Just Prior to Auction
LCG Consulting of Los Altos, California is to release California ISO (CAISO) Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR) Annual Auction results prior to the Tier 1 nomination window close on September 18, 2014. - August 04, 2014 - LCG Consulting
Arizona Company Teams with New International Partner for Online Coaching iTelecoach, LLC and International Coach Federation (ICF) Create Partnership
Scottsdale based iTelecoach.com, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of iTel Companies, Inc. (iTel), a Video-as-a-Service (VaaS) company, has formed a partnership with the largest and fastest growing coaching organization worldwide, the International Coach Federation (ICF), a Kentucky corporation, to... - August 04, 2014 - iTel Companies, Inc
Lucintel’s Analysis of Global Skin Care Products Industry: APAC and Rising Living Standards to Drive Revenue to $102.3 Billion in 2018
The global skin care products industry revenue is forecast to reach an estimated $102.3billion in 2018 with good growth over the next five years. Rising living standards and increased spending power are anticipated to drive demand for newer skin care products. - August 02, 2014 - Lucintel
Yvonne Ulmer of Coaching by Design Facilitates Cultural Diversity and Mediation Workshop for Local Lawyers
Certified Professional Coach Yvonne Ulmer of Coaching by Design facilitated a Cultural Diversity and Mediation Workshop as part of a continuing mediation education program for Charles N. Castagna Mediation, Inc. Attendees were local attorneys and judges certified as mediators, professionals... - August 02, 2014 - Coaching by Design
ETR Laboratories Names Lab Manager
Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories is pleased to announce that Ramakanth Ananthoji, PhD, has assumed the position of Laboratory Manager. Ananthoji comes to ETR Laboratories with a broad level of experience including leadership, management and technical work in both a laboratory and... - August 01, 2014 - Environmental Testing and Research Laboratories, Inc.
Lucintel Estimates Global Commercial Aerospace Seating Market to Register Moderate Growth over 2013-2020
During the period of 2007-2012, the global commercial aerospace seating market registered significant growth; however, in 2013-2020, it is likely to witness moderate growth and reach $3.5 billion. - August 01, 2014 - Lucintel
Register Now for Early Bird Discount to L2:Learn-Lead Springfield from The John Maxwell Company
Register early to hear international author/speaker John C. Maxwell via live simulcast on October 10th at the Springfield Expo Center. The content-filled morning from 7:30am-12:00pm will also include time with Linda Kaplan Thaler (creator of the duck for Aflac) – “How Ordinary People Become Extraordinary,” and Tim Sanders (Yahoo executive) – “People Centric Tools for Success.” - August 01, 2014 - AFM
MSSU's Taylor Auditorium site for International Acclaimed Author / Speaker
MSSU's Taylor Auditorium opens to the Joplin community to hear international author/speaker John C. Maxwell via live simulcast on October 10th, 7:30am-12:00pm. Maxwell has written over 75 books and trained over 5 million leaders worldwide, having spoken to diverse audiences such as Fortune 500... - August 01, 2014 - AFM
The John Maxwell Company Presents L2:Learn-Lead at Fort Smith Convention Center
The John Maxwell Company presents international author/speaker John C. Maxwell, along with Linda Kaplan Thaler and Tim Sanders via live simulcast at the Ft Smith Convention Center on October 10th. Early bird registration is open now to hear Maxwell who has trained over 5 million leaders worldwide,... - August 01, 2014 - AFM
ASW Global Expands Brand Marketing Fulfillment Services
André Thornton, CEO of Akron-based ASW Global announced that its marketing fulfillment division, Global Promotions & Incentives (GPI) will grow in size, scale, and services with the acquisition of Indianapolis-based firm, Main Event Merchandise Group. Both firms specialize in outsourced... - August 01, 2014 - ASW Global
EdTrIn Reveals Its Innovative Business Model to the UK’s Top E-Learning Suppliers
Graeme Coomber, CEO of EdTrIn, has explained his organisation’s aim of managing a lifetime of learning for large numbers of the world’s population. - August 01, 2014 - Learning Light
Lucintel’s PESTLE Analysis of Spain: Economy is Estimated to Reach $1.42 Trillion by 2018
The Euro zone crisis and high fiscal deficit are expected to maintain their adverse effect on Spain’s economic growth, leading to a slow growth rate over the next five years. Lucintel estimates the Spanish economy to grow to $1.42 trillion by 2018. Lucintel, a leading global management... - August 01, 2014 - Lucintel
Kingsgate Recruitment: Can the Recruiter Survive the Rise of the Robots?
The automation of jobs across many industries including recruitment, among other threats, means traditional employment agencies are facing a dilemma felt across the sector: adapt or die. Having just launched their specialist marketing branch, Kingsgate Recruitment explains how small employment agencies can survive the inevitable while championing the heart of any business: its people. - August 01, 2014 - Kingsgate Recruitment