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Upside Learning Selected as a Red Herring 100 Asia 2008 Finalist - Short Listed as One of the Most Innovative Technology Companies in the Asia Pacific Region
Red Herring Magazine announced that Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has been short listed as a finalist for the Red Herring 100 Asia 2008 awards. The 100 winners will be announced at the Red Herring 100 Asia event in Hong Kong, on December 2-3, 200f8. The 200 finalists are based in 16... - November 27, 2008 - UpsideLMS HR Tech Pvt. Ltd.
The EliteExchange Group Eyes Asia, to Partner with China's Largest Education Group EIC
The two groups have agreed on allocating mutual resources on bringing the world-class practices to China. International students, especially Chinese with lower English proficiency and minimum experience might seek the wise path to stand out in this turbulent market place. - November 26, 2008 - The EliteExchange Group
Arizona Business Explores International Match-Ups
When Monique Rider, owner of BodyLife Dynamics, LLC, says she’s taking on the world with her business efforts, she isn’t joking. Last week Rider met with eight Chinese and one international business at meetings that led the Arizona business woman to Shanghai, China. Rider’s... - November 26, 2008 - BodyLife Dynamics, LLC
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
Bodylife Dynamics, LLC, Adds Two New Team Members
Beverly Brewer Karpinski and Jim Laligdon have joined the BodyLife Dynamics team. Brewer has joined the wellness department as a personal trainer. She will also be assisting in in the training department as a corporate facilitator. Brewer owns Fit to the Core personal training company. Jim is an... - November 25, 2008 - BodyLife Dynamics, LLC
New Executive-to-Expert website Tests Networking Power
It was announced today LinktoEXPERT.com, a new interactive website that globally connects executives and experts is testing their networking power by promoting a press release blast to promote one of their author’s (Sheryl Nicholson, CSP) newest books, The Working Woman’s Bill of Rights... - November 24, 2008 - Commanding View, Inc.
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
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)
Healthcare Scouts Commitment to the Environment Will Expand in 2009
Healthcare Scouts commitment to the environment will expand in 2009 with a tree planted for every placement made. CEO, Don Langmo, announced the commitment on America Recycles Day. - November 20, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
TimesJobs.com Kolkata Jumbo Job Fair Witnesses Over 5,000 Walk-ins
Over 3,000 candidates short-listed, and over 1,500 job offers made at the venue. - November 19, 2008 - Times Business Solutions Limited
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
Forte Consultancy Group Sees the Economic Downturn as an Opportunity for Companies Operating in the Middle East
With consultants experienced in numerous countries across four continents, Forte Consultancy Group recently launched its Middle East unit, aiming to assist companies make the most out of the current economic downturn and thereafter. - November 16, 2008 - Forte Consultancy Group
Join Explore Talent at the Largest Industry Networking Event of the Year
Explore Talent will be hosting one of the largest acting/modeling networking event of the year. They will be inviting talents, casting directors, directors, models, actors, and many other celebrities to the event. It will be a great opportunity for people to rub elbows with industry insiders. - November 16, 2008 - Explore Talent
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
The Economy is No Excuse for Poor Sales Performance
For the first time in India, Talent Craft & Indiatimes Mindscape introduce the Strategy Summits with Robert B. Miller, co-founder of Miller Heiman. - November 16, 2008 - Times Business Solutions Limited
New Way to Beat the Bad Economy with Seasonal Jobs
Free Job Postings Site Helps Employers and Job Seekers. - November 14, 2008 - WorkingAway
EdgeTech Consulting Recognized by Inc. Magazine for Second Consecutive Year
IT Contract Staffing Continues to Thrive. EdgeTech Consulting Inc. is proud to announce that it has been recognized for the second year in a row in the list of Inc. Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing private companies in the U.S. - November 14, 2008 - EdgeTech Consulting, Inc
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
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
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
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
TimesJobs.com Mumbai Jumbo Job Fair Witnesses Over 26,400 Walk-Ins
Over 3,500 candidates short-listed at the venue. - November 09, 2008 - Times Business Solutions Limited
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
MagicBricks.com and HomeBay Present a Mega Property Exhibition in Chennai This Weekend
MagicBricks.com, India’s No. 1 Property site in association with Homebay, a Subsidiary of Jones Lang La Salle Megharaj, India’s leading Real Estate consulting firm, presents the Chennai Property Bazaar on 8th & 9th November 2008 at Mayor Ramanathan Chettiyar Hall, Santhome High... - November 08, 2008 - Times Business Solutions Limited
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
JobDig Ranks in 50 Fastest-growing Private Companies in Minnesota
On October 23, 2008 the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal released its 50 Fastest-growing Private Companies in Minnesota. JobDig ranked 47th on the list with a growth rate of 60% over the past three years. - November 06, 2008 - JobDig
Strong Communication Allows for Better Physician Recruitment with The Carlisle Group
The Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is celebrating the new addition to their dedicated team of healthcare providers. - November 06, 2008 - The Carlisle Group
Voice Actress Melanie Haynes Out Voices Hurricane Ike
Professional voice actress Melanie Haynes worked through the devastation of Hurricane Ike to keep her clients satisfied. - November 06, 2008 - Voices.com
Hull Students Wanted to be Part of the New Employgo Embassador Scheme
Getting a job might be as simple as working for Employgo. The recruitment website employgo.co.uk invites all Hull students to refer their friends online and get to be paid for it. - November 06, 2008 - Employgo
TimesJobs.com Bangalore ITES Job Fair Witnesses Over 1568 Walk-Ins
Over 105 candidates short-listed at the venue. - November 06, 2008 - Times Business Solutions Limited
Proticon Career Services Launches Contract Staffing Service Offering
Proticon is a leading career management firm specializing in professional level recruitment, placement, career development consulting, coaching and training. Proticon - Professional, Motivational Consulting. - November 05, 2008 - Proticon Career Services
Most Companies Encourage Their Employees to Take Part in the Voting Process
Not feeling very civic minded come voting day? Your employer might just provide the nudge you need, suggests a recent study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp). Giving employees the chance to vote is often mandated by state laws, but many employers go beyond legal requirements to... - November 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Bilingual English and Spanish Voice Talent Dan Hurst Goes Platinum at Voices.com
Dan Hurst offers one of the only unaccented bilingual voice recording services for clients seeking Spanish and English voice overs for their organizations and corporations. - November 04, 2008 - Voices.com
Adults Need to Prepare Kids for the Real World -- or Plan on Having Them Live at Home for a Long, Long Time
Two former HR marketing executives have published valuable career exploration materials that help adults mentor kids about the importance of staying in school to develop marketable skills. - November 03, 2008 - tailwag studio
Powerchex Up for Three Awards as Judges at the Thames Gateway Business Awards Shortlist Powerchex for the Second Year in a Row
Following on from their 2007 triumph at the Thames Gateway Business Awards, Powerchex have been shortlisted for two more awards this year. Powerchex have also been shortlisted for The Small Business Award at the Thames Valley Business Magazine Awards 2008, to be presented in another black tie ceremony, this time by former Foreign Secretary, and now Housing Minister, the Rt Hon Margaret Beckett MP. - November 01, 2008 - Powerchex
Industry Staffing Leader Announces Vice President, Regional Manager
Linda Stewart and Josie Castro have joined the residential leasing division of JWilliamsStaffing. Based in Irvine, Calif., JWilliams handles the full spectrum of staffing needs for multi-family leasing offices with candidates at every skill level and needs-based placements for bilingual or specialized consultants. - October 31, 2008 - JWilliamsStaffing
Numeric Analytics Joins Tealeaf Partner Network
Partnership enhances Numeric Analytics’ ability to make customer data actionable. - October 30, 2008 - Numeric Analytics
Simply Hired Launches Sites for Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and India
Today, Simply Hired launches international job search websites for Canada (www.SimplyHired.ca), the United Kingdom (www.SimplyHired.co.uk), Australia (www.SimplyHired.com.au) and India (www.SimplyHired.co.in). The sites will include over 1.5 million job listings aggregated from the leading job... - October 30, 2008 - Simply Hired, Inc.
Terry Trimmer Celebrates 3 Years with Florida-Based Executive Search Firm
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., an executive search firm specializing in the building materials industry, congratulates Terry Trimmer for 3 years of recruiting excellence. - October 30, 2008 - Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Grimes Legal, Inc. Drives for Next Level in Legal Recruiting
Grimes Legal, Inc. / GLI - Global Recruiting Network launches a state-of-the-art job portal website tailored to suit the job searching needs of legal professionals. The site was launched on August 11th, 2008. "The site is designed to make it easy for legal professionals to locate and apply... - October 30, 2008 - Grimes Legal, Inc. / GLI - Global Recruiting Network
InStepp, Inc. Wins JobLink Community Partner Award
InStepp Inc was awarded the JobLink Community Partner of the Year award at the Durham JobLink Career Center Annual Recognition Ceremony at Durham City Hall on Thursday, October 16, 2008. County Commissioner Reverend Michael Page presented the award to InStepp in recognition of its efforts to help... - October 29, 2008 - InStepp, Inc.
For Most Companies, Layoffs Are Tough to Avoid
Study: Six of Ten Companies Have Trimmed Their Workforce, and Almost Half Expect More Cuts in the Next Six Months. - October 29, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Anderson & Anderson Releases New Physician Client Workbook, The Practice of Control
Anderson & Anderson, the major provider of coaching for “disruptive physicians”, has now published its comprehensive workbook specifically designed to address the new JCAHO required intervention for “disruptive physicians”. This is the first and only curriculum in... - October 29, 2008 - Anderson & Anderson, APC
JobsGroup.net Grows Sales and Account Management Teams with Six New Appointments
JobsGroup.net has today announced the appointment of six new people to the award-winning online recruitment company’s sales and account management teams. Nick Johnson joins from Barkers and will work within the new JobsGroup.net ad agency team in London. Stephen Poulton, Darren Dinnage and... - October 29, 2008 - JobsGroup