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CFOs 2Go Partners Releases Results of Its Survey of Employer Paid Health Care Costs for Venture Capital Funded Businesses
CFOs 2GO Partners (" CFOs 2Go") released results of its survey on how venture capital based businesses are changing their cost sharing formulas with their employees for health care coverage. The trend seems to indicate a significant cost transfer to employees particularly companies in the pre-revenue stage. The study also revealed other techniques being used by employers to control increasing health care costs. - July 30, 2010 - CFOs 2GO
Insight Global, Inc. is Named 9th Largest IT Staffing Firm in the U.S.
Staffing Industry Analysts, Inc. (SIA) released the list of the largest IT Staffing Firms in America for 2010, and Insight Global ranked number nine. There were 29 eligible companies for the list who generated more than $100 million in estimated information technology staffing revenue in 2009. Last... - July 30, 2010 - Insight Global
SafeScreener.com Embraces Social Media Technologies to Reach Customers
SafeScreener.com has begun to utilize social netoworking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to connect with customers, both new and old. - July 30, 2010 - Background Screening Consultants
Hispanic and Bilingual Career Fair Returns to Atlanta on August 26
LatPro will host a career fair for bilingual and Hispanic professionals at the Holiday Inn Decatur Conference Center on Thursday August 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - July 29, 2010 - LatPro Inc.
Insight Global, Inc. Announces San Jose, CA Relocation
Insight Global, Inc., announced today that their San Jose, CA office relocated in early July 2010. The larger office space is located on the second floor of the same building in “Metro Plaza,” near North 1st Street off of 101 at 880. The office address is: 101 Metro Drive San Jose,... - July 29, 2010 - Insight Global
Insight Global, Inc. Announces Houston, TX Relocation
Insight Global, Inc., announced today that their Houston, TX office relocated to a larger facility in early July 2010. The new space is located in “The Galleria” area, off of Post Oak Blvd and the 610 loop. The office address is: 1300 Post Oak Blvd Houston, Texas 77056 Chris Hubbard,... - July 29, 2010 - Insight Global
Insight Global Ranked 35th Largest Staffing Firm in the U.S.
Staffing Industry Analysts announces that Insight Global is #35 on the Largest Staffing Firms list this year, up from #57 in 2009. - July 29, 2010 - Insight Global
The 2GO Group Relocates Headquarters to Walnut Creek, CA
Reflecting the significant growth in it service offering, The 2GO Group of companies (“The 2GO Group”) announced it has moved its corporate headquarters to Walnut Creek, CA. - July 28, 2010 - CFOs 2GO
Sandler Training at The Ruby Group Offers Strategic Customer Care Workshops
Employees on the front lines of a business are expected to make outgoing calls, cross-sell, and up-sell – all while providing exceptional customer service. Whether they succeed or fail in these tasks depends largely on how well they’ve been trained. - July 28, 2010 - Sandler Training, OH
Nelson Cohen Global Consulting Announces Launch of Riding the Tiger: Leading Through Learning in Turbulent Times
Authored by Priscilla Nelson and Ed Cohen, Riding the Tiger is the true story of how people react, responded and courageously lead during corporate crisis. Based on the Satyam 2.5B scandal that rocked the Indian IT industry, Riding the Tiger provides leadership practices to calm the chaos and bring about organization renewal. - July 26, 2010 - Nelson Cohen Global Consulting
FAST Company Most Influential Person on the Internet
FAST Company is looking for the most influential person on the internet. The power of social media can be a social call to action... Let's have Prashanth, an 11 year old abused, abandoned and now sponsored child in India become that person. We can use his story to bring attention to the 138M homeless children in the world. Support Prashanth: http://fcinf.com/v/appe. - July 26, 2010 - Nelson Cohen Global Consulting
HCR Employee Wins Basingstoke Sandwich Competition
Chineham Park, Basingstoke’s leading business location, has announced The Blazingsmoke as the winner of its Basingstoke sandwich competition in association with Dayer’s Fine Foods, the park’s onsite restaurant. The Blazingsmoke, created by Laura Finney, was the biggest selling... - July 25, 2010 - HCR Group
eePulse Study Shows Economic Confidence Up 15 Points While Internal Organizational Confidence Down Overall
New Leadership Pulse™ results announced at www.leadershippulse.com. - July 24, 2010 - eePulse, Inc.
SmartRecruiters and TalentDrive Partner to Bring More Efficient Candidate Sourcing
SmartRecruiters, the free and easy recruitment software from MrTed Ltd., today announced a new partnership with TalentDrive, creator of the innovative resume sourcing technology, TalentFilterSM. The partnership seamlessly integrates TalentFilter’s advanced resume sourcing and matching... - July 23, 2010 - SmartRecruiters
Funding for Leadership and Management Skills Still Top of Regional Agenda in the South East
With the economy coming under increased pressure, and businesses looking to competitive advantage as they come out of recession, the need for well trained leaders and managers within our small businesses across the South East region is even more important. Despite the doom and gloom on cuts to... - July 23, 2010 - Skills South East
Birmingham Student Accommodation Receives ANUK Accreditation for High Quality of Service and Housing
HCR Group’s Birmingham based Student Accommodation, Alexandra House receives ANUK Accreditation for High quality of service and housing. - July 23, 2010 - HCR Group
Portable Career Planning Helps Military Spouses Find Employment in a Tough Job Market
Many military spouses understand the importance of finding work that can travel with them when they move. In an increasingly competitive job market, one military spouse started a business to help fellow spouses find their competitive advantage. - July 22, 2010 - Military Spouse Portable Career Planning, LLC
Business Controls, Inc., Partners with Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Business Controls, Inc. (BCI) and Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) have partnered to reduce client’s insurance premiums and risk due to workplace misconduct. - July 22, 2010 - Business Controls, Inc.
Business Controls, Inc., President Steven Foster Wins the Inaugural Million-Dollar Man Award at the 2010 CSIA Apex Awards
Business Controls’ President Steven Foster’s fundraising efforts for Colorado’s Technology Association lead to special recognition in the 10th annual CSIA Apex Awards. - July 22, 2010 - Business Controls, Inc.
GetHealthJobs.com Offers Medical Professional Fast, On-Demand Career Opportunities
Career Enhancement Strategies (CES) announces GetHealthJobs.com - a free health care career website that enables job seekers to easily identify job opportunities that match their interests and skills simply by entering one or more keywords. An advanced search option is also available to help... - July 20, 2010 - GetHealthJobs.com
i4cp Launches First Market Research Panel Dedicated to High-Performance Organizations
New survey panel for human capital professionals focuses on the next practices of high-performance organizations - July 20, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Loretta (Perry) Dawson of Career Create Provides Free Assistance to the Community
Loretta Perry-Dawson of Career Create is again offering free services to the community to assist youth in finding careers and learning to search for jobs the best way possible.. - July 17, 2010 - Career Create
Career Create Owner Loretta Perry-Dawson is Providing Free Resources to the Community at the Vallejo Waterfront
Career Create Owner and Career Coach Loretta Perry-Dawson provides free services to the Community Resource Fair on the Vallejo waterfront in Vallejo, CA on July 17, 2010. - July 17, 2010 - Career Create
Sanford Rose Associates - Beachwood Announces Natural Products Practice
Sanford Rose Associates - Beachwood announces Executive Search and Recruitment practice focused on the Natural Products industry. - July 17, 2010 - Sanford Rose Associates - Beachwood
California Job Seekers, Contractors, and Employers Get a New Deal
Founder of California startup Free Agent Source promises a new way to work for laid off workers, contractors seeking work, job seekers, and employers looking to hire with less risk but still get committed talent. - July 17, 2010 - Free Agent Source
SmartRecruiters and Brazen Careerist Partner to Improve Job Posting Reach for SMBs
SmartRecruiters, the free and easy recruiting software from MrTed Ltd., today announced a new working relationship with Brazen Careerist, a move that will further increase job board reach for clients who use the revolutionary recruitment solution. “When we developed SmartRecruiters, our goal... - July 16, 2010 - SmartRecruiters
Human Resources Management Consultancy, eePulse, Hires John York as CTO to Lead Efforts to Continue Development in Fast HRM™
Agile software development specialist to lead Fast HRM technology team at www.eepulse.com. - July 16, 2010 - eePulse, Inc.
Medical Doctor Associates Celebrates Renewal of Occurrence Form Locum Tenens Policy
Medical Doctor Associates (MDA) celebrated the renewal of its professional liability policy in the second quarter of 2010. This marked the 10th consecutive year of MDA’s relationship with Medical Protective. It also marked the 24th consecutive year that MDA has made occurrence form insurance available to locum tenens physicians. - July 15, 2010 - Medical Doctor Associates
Husband and Wife Team Create Meditations for Business Leaders
The husband and wife coaching team of Tom and Evie Caprel has just released For Your Clarity, three guided meditations written and produced for the business professional. "We had the idea about two years ago," said Evie, 53 and owner of Live Well Coaching, a firm specializing in... - July 15, 2010 - Live Well Coaching
Inclusion Improves Workforce Productivity and Engagement, But Success Isn’t Measured
New i4cp study on employee inclusion reveals most companies have inclusion strategies, but few know how to measure success - July 14, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
i4cp Membership Reaches All-Time High
Record growth pace continues in second quarter as Fortune 500 companies join i4cp membership - July 13, 2010 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Background Check Provider, USA-FACT Hires Tucker
Employment screening provider, USA-FACT is pleased to announce that Orianna “Ory” Tucker has joined its team as Manager of Client Services. Ory has been working in the consumer reporting industry since 2005 and has a proven track record in operations, compliance and customer service. - July 09, 2010 - USA-FACT
Founding Father of Chicago Lighthouse Low Vision Clinic Inducted Into National Optometry Hall of Fame
Dr. Alfred A. Rosenbloom honored for his global impact on the field of Optometry - July 09, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
AMA Selects Local Physician Recruitment Firm to Present at 2010 International Conference
The American Medical Association (AMA) has chosen NeoVocatus, a local nationwide physician recruitment firm and division of Horton, Smith & Associates, to speak at the AMA-CMA-BMA International Conference on Physician Health 2010. Their oral presentation, “Strategic Planning for... - July 09, 2010 - Horton, Smith & Associates
Ready for a Career Change? Experts Connection Explores Whether Franchise Ownership Might Be for You.
If You Are Thinking About Starting Your Own Business, Entrepreneur and Franchise Expert Terry Coker Explains the Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise. - July 08, 2010 - NETSHARE
Radisphere to Serve Central Pennsylvania Sites with Radiology Services Agreement
Radisphere National Radiology Group will provide a combination of on-site and remote interpretation services as well as full night-time radiology coverage to Berwick Hospital Center and Lock Haven Hospital, both located in central Pennsylvania. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Franklin & Seidelmann Launches New Company Named Radisphere National Radiology Group to Deliver Professional Radiology Services
Franklin & Seidelmann, a full-service radiology provider, has announced the launch of a new company called Radisphere National Radiology Group that spans the country with the highest quality radiology services. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
DR Recruit Me Completes a Recruitment Mandate for a Major Retailer
DR Recruit Me begins placing employees in e-commerce related positions in the retail sector by completing a recruitment mandate for an international footwear retailer. - July 06, 2010 - DR Recruit Me
CVPH Medical Center Partners with Avantas for Scheduling & Staffing Application
Avantas is proud to announce a new agreement to provide the healthcare scheduling software, Smart Square, to Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital (CVPH) Medical Center in Plattsburgh, NY. Smart Square is a comprehensive labor management tool designed specifically for healthcare. Intuitive,... - July 04, 2010 - Avantas, LLC.
Employers Paid to Hire Apprentices? MEGT Group Training Pays Employers to Boost Apprenticeships in Skills Shortages Industries.
Until November 2010 MEGT Group Training will pass on the $3,350 Kickstart Bonus to all Australian employers – of any sized business – if they employ an apprentice aged 19 years or under, in a skills needs occupation*. - July 03, 2010 - MEGT (Australia) Ltd
Free Webinar: Tax and Relocation with Baker Tilly - Thursday 8th July 10.30am GMT
Learn from Tax Specialist Gill Salmons how tax influences corporates and assignees on domestic and international assignments. - July 02, 2010 - HCR Group
NSK Inc Launches Pavis® Cloud Solutions
Releases custom built Hybrid Cloud Computing solutions for small to medium sized businesses. Suite includes Pavis® Backup, Pavis® Storage, Pavis® Archive. - July 01, 2010 - NSK, Inc./NSK & Associates, Inc.
Chicago Lighthouse Salutes ADA’s 20th Anniversary
In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the signing into law of the landmark Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, the Lighthouse will sponsor a special panel discussion on Monday, July 26th, from 10:30 am to noon. The discussion, which takes place on the actual anniversary date when President... - July 01, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Recognition by Design Announces Plan to Honor and Support War Veterans
Recognition by Design announced Monday it’s intentions to honor the sacrifice of returning wounded soldiers from Iraq & Afganistan. Beginning in July the company will offer “Honor Their Sacrifice” merchandise through national and local retailers to raise funds to support... - July 01, 2010 - Recognition by Design LLC
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals Selected to the Florida Chamber Foundation's Caucus System for Talent Supply and Education
Brian Hudson, Senior Vice President of Avant Healthcare Professionals has been selected to serve as a volunteer on the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Six Pillars Caucus system. Hudson will serve as a member of the Talent Supply & Education Caucus. The Florida Chamber Foundation named 135... - July 01, 2010 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
Gatszu.com Secures Significant Investment from Capital Business Media
Innovative online recruitment marketplace, gatszu.com, has agreed a deal with Capital Business Media (CBM) that sees the London-based media group take an equity stake in the fast-growing Internet technology business. - July 01, 2010 - gatszu.com
Gender Differences in Math Intelligence: Is It a Gift or a Matter of Personality?
PsychTests AIM Inc. reveals interesting gender results from their intelligence test and ponders the potential relationship between personality and IQ. PsychTests’ IQ Test can be found at http://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/2148. - June 30, 2010 - PsychTests AIM Inc.
Lisa Thomas featured on My Carolina Today Show
Lisa Thomas; New Resident Life Coach for NBC 17’s My Carolina Today. - June 30, 2010 - The P3 Group
Business Controls, Inc., President Steven Foster, and Account Manager Emily Witt All Nominated for the 2010 CSIA Apex Awards
Business Controls, Inc. announced today that it has been nominated, along with President Steven Foster and Account Manager Emily Witt, for the 2010 Apex Awards. The prestigious technology awards recognize outstanding accomplishments and leadership by Colorado’s advanced technology companies and professionals. The winners will be announced on July 15, 2010, at the 10th Annual Apex Awards being held at The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts. - June 30, 2010 - Business Controls, Inc.
Total Education Solutions Offers Low Cost Developmental Screenings, Encouraging Early Intervention for Preschoolers
Total Education Solutions is offering developmental screenings in order to identify children who are in need of special education services. - June 30, 2010 - Total Education Solutions