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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)
Novotus Announces First Recruiting Product with Guarantee at HR Southwest Convention
Novotus, a leading recruitment process outsourcing firm headquartered in Austin, announced an industry leading product promise of filling open positions within 30 days. - October 24, 2008 - Novotus
Limelightllc.fowler Announces Introduction of Limelight Advisor Blog
Limelightllc.fowler, a career management, career transition organization assisting mid, senior and executive level individuals, recently created "Limelight Advisor," a blog designed to give insight into the intricacies of a career search and provide a road map for success. - October 22, 2008 - limelightllc.fowler
Trident Workforce Investment Board Appoints Executive Committee Members
The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) elected the following Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester county board members to serve as the Executive Committee for the 2008 – 2009 year. Lou DuBon was elected Chair; Jan Cappellini, was elected vice chair; and Jennifer Hook was elected 2nd... - October 22, 2008 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Trident Workforce Investment Board Prepares One Stop Career System Students for Careers in Manufacturing
The Trident Workforce Investment Board, Lowcountry Manufacturing Council, and Trident Technical College celebrated the success of another group of students after they completed the Trident Workforce Investment Board’s Manufacturing Certification Training Program. - October 22, 2008 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Trident Workforce Investment Board
The Trident Workforce Investment Board (TWIB) has announced the appointment of new members for the 2008 – 2009 year. Steven Brower is an Owner/Partner in Carolina Starches, North America’s leading supplier of specialty potato starch derivatives for the pulp and paper and allied... - October 22, 2008 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Trident Workforce Investment Board Annual Awards Ceremony
The Trident Workforce Investment Board recognized three area companies and four One Stop customers at its 18th Annual Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Customer Awards Ceremony held in the Trident Technical College Complex for Economic Development. Janet Cappellini, Vice Chair of the Trident... - October 22, 2008 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Almost One-Third of Employers Fail to Teach Business Basics to First-Time Bosses
According to a recent survey by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), when it comes to showing first-time managers how to do their jobs, close to one-third of employers surveyed said they do not teach budgeting, time management, and project management. Twenty-six percent of employers... - October 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Company Names Wayne Wisong SR Director, Erisa Compliance
Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held international compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of Wayne Wisong, JD as Senior Director, ERISA Compliance. Mr. Wisong joins the firm as an integral member of the company’s Compliance & Audit Services Department. - October 18, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Employers Rx Founder Bruce Silver is Featured on the South Florida Business Report, Segment Will Focus on Ways to Reduce Small Business Costs
Bruce Silver, Founder of employee management and HR Outsourcing consulting firm Employers Rx LLC will discuss how small business owners can greatly reduce the cost of employee administration, benefits and compliance. He is featured on this week’s edition of “The South Florida Business Report” airing on WPEC-CBS Channel 12 on Saturday October 18th at 12:00 noon. Employers will learn how to provide affordable health care, and take control of their HR administration and compliance issues. - October 17, 2008 - Employers Rx LLC
Mahoney & Associates Names Christopher Gammill, MBA as Benefits Consultant
Appointment fills key role for company. - October 17, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Palladian to Attend the Military Job Fair of Virginia
Palladian International will be attending the Military Job Fair of Virginia on October 21, 2008 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. - October 16, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
New Job Board Aims for Growing Consultant Market; Company Exclusive-Based Site Skips Middlemen, Saves Money
Company exclusive job board helps growing number of unemployed find a place to network for either a permanent or interim position. Most candidates can't afford the luxury of taking time off, so consulting or contract employment may fill a gap or lead to a fulltime position. The site also helps companies lessen the cost of recruitment with reasonable subscription and posting rates without competing for candidates with 3rd parties. - October 01, 2008 - Starfishpeople.com
Bradbury & Outhwaite Launch with Recession-Busting Agenda for UK Bosses
Executive development and corporate performance consultancy Bradbury & Outhwaite launch in Leeds, UK with recession-busting agenda for Yorkshire bosses. - September 25, 2008 - Bradbury & Outhwaite
Diversity Programs Now Essential in Corporations
Study Shows that Most Companies Either Have or Will Expand Diversity Strategies Thanks to Globalization. - September 24, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Thomas International Launches Newly Redesigned Website
Thomas International, a global leader in the provision of on-demand behavioral assessments has announced the launch of their newly redesigned website. The new site will incorporate a more user-friendly interface and provide prospective clients and existing clients with a more fluid online... - September 19, 2008 - Thomas International
Corporate America Votes: McCain Better for Business
As presidential race heats up, employees are feeling political pressure at work. - September 17, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Stillwater Mining Company Engages Employees by Outsourcing Total Compensation Statements to Benefit Software Inc. (BSI)
BSI provides Stillwater Mining Company with Total Compensation Statements that help an employee measure the total value of his or her compensation and benefits. Recognizing that Total Compensation Statements are effective in engaging employees in company efforts to improve operations; Stillwater... - September 17, 2008 - Benefit Software Inc
Limelightllc.fowler Announces Its Opening as a Career Management, Career Transition Organization
Limelightllc.fowler announces its opening as a career managemet, career transition organization to assist mid., senior and executive level individuals involved in a career transition. - September 17, 2008 - limelightllc.fowler
Outside the Lines, Inc. Announces the Addition of Online Alcohol Server/Seller and Food Safety Classes
Outside the Lines, Inc. (OTL), the Sonoma, CA based Wine & Hospitality Industry consulting firm, has announced the addition of online alcohol server/seller and food safety classes to their list of services. These classes join the already popular sexual harassment prevention class in the OTL virtual university. - September 13, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Novotus Staffing and Recruiting Outsourcing Firm to Attend HR Southwest
Booth visitors to receive free copies of exclusive report on recruitment metrics by Staffing.org - September 13, 2008 - Novotus
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp) and The Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS) Announce Partnership
Alliance provides HRPS members with access to highly acclaimed research studies and peer interaction on workforce productivity issues. - September 11, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Retaining Corporate Knowledge: i4cp Launches Exclusive New Program to Help Companies Hold on to Their Most Important Asset
It’s a fact: over the next 10 years, a large percentage of the labor force will be eligible for retirement. Today, many companies are already anticipating a steady decline in qualified employees available to fill key leadership roles which will soon be vacated. In addition, many of these same... - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Secret Mission?
i4cp Study: Most Companies Have Mission Statements, but Don’t Ask Employees to Repeat Them. - September 10, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
The Optical Society Uses Total Compensation Statements to Help Employees Focus on Organizational Goals
Benefit Software Inc. (BSI) provides OSA with high-impact, professional quality Total Compensation Statements that help employees see the total value of their compensation and benefits. To help educate OSA employees on the total value of their compensation and benefits, the Board of Directors gave... - September 10, 2008 - Benefit Software Inc
Tele-Commuting the Number One Solution Recommended by HR Executives to Combat Rising Gas Prices
86 percent of HR executives revealed that their employees have voiced to management increasing concern about the rising of gas prices, according to a recent HR Solutions’ national poll targeting over 500 HR professionals across all industries. Of that 86 percent, 79 percent responded that... - September 05, 2008 - HR Solutions, Inc
Virtual Teams Now a Reality
Two out of Three Companies Say They Will Rely More on Virtual Teams in the Future. - September 04, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
New Self-Study Interview Preparation Course for Job Seekers
Palladian International, LLC introduces a Self-Study Interview Preparation Course for Job Seekers interested in improving their interview skills. The course is delivered by email and is free for any job seeker interested. - August 29, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
Anita Shaw Recruiting, Inc. Has Been Awarded Best Employment Agency in Silver Springs
Anita Shaw Recruiting, Inc. Receives 2008 Best of Silver Springs Award. U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement. Anita Shaw Recruiting, Inc. has been selected for the 2008 Best of Silver Springs Award in the Employment Agencies category by the U.S. Local... - August 29, 2008 - Anita Shaw Recruiting, Inc.
The New Generation Gap
i4cp Study: Almost 70% of Companies Don’t Have Programs to Deal with the Different Generations in the Workforce. - August 27, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
FutureOffice Network™ Introduces OSHATracker©
FutureOffice Network™ announces the release of OSHATracker©. OSHATracker helps employer’s master OSHA Log and State-specific First Report of Injury recordkeeping with one touch in the FutureOffice Network’s new OSHATracker product. OSHATracker allows employers to easily load... - August 23, 2008 - Davidson Marketing Group, LLC.
Organizations Are Failing to Create Trust Internally
Senior Management Credibility Seen as a Problem in a Quarter of Companies. - August 20, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Franklin Moomaw Completes Prestigious Client Service Training Program
B. Franklin Moomaw IV, an Executive Recruiter at Palladian International, recently attended and completed the Client Service Training Program offered by the Morgan Consulting Group. This training is regarded by many as the finest training program for client service in the executive recruiting... - August 18, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com Announces Pre-Release Party / Private Screening of the Movie Bottle Shock, for Wine Industry Professionals
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com, the wine & hospitality industry business & social network, today announced details of a pre-screening party for the movie “Bottle Shock.” Producer Brenda Lhormer, will speak to the group about the making of the movie, which is based on the true story of “The Judgment of Paris” in which a California wine trumps the French competition for the first time in a Paris blind tasting in 1976, forever changing the California wine industry. - August 15, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Two-Thirds of Companies Are Not Prepared for Sudden Loss of Leadership
Lack of succession planning is more acute in small-to-medium sized organizations. - August 13, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Engaged Vs. Disengaged Employees - How They View Their Boss
A significant difference between how Disengaged Employees feel about their boss versus Engaged Employees, across all industries, was discovered in a recent HR Solutions’ research study. Employee Engagement Survey results revealed that Disengaged Employees registered 56 percentage points lower... - August 13, 2008 - HR Solutions, Inc
National PEO Announces New PERKS Page
National PEO announces the release of the NPEO PERKS online employee perks and discount web page. National PEO and the Employee Network have teamed up to bring client employees a vast assortment of discounts and special offers to hundreds of popular activities including; retail stores, vehicle... - August 13, 2008 - National PEO
Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc. Launches a Complete System to Evaluate, Manage, and Lead Private Club Teams to the Next Level - and Beyond
The CLEAR Solution™ is a Comprehensive Labor Evaluation, Action, and Reporting Solution (CLEAR) ensuring Private Clubs are properly documenting, training, goal setting, and maximizing their greatest asset – their team. - August 09, 2008 - Crystal Clear Concepts, Inc.
How Much Money do Companies Waste on Tuition Reimbursement?
Study Finds Most Firms Provide Tuition Assistance But Don’t Track the ROI. - August 06, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Cover Letter Best Practices
Results of Palladian's 2008 Cover Letter Benchmarking Survey. - August 01, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
Winning the War for Talent: Most Companies Actively Partner with Educational Institutions
Two-thirds of respondents viewed quality of teaching as the most critical issue for future workers. - July 28, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Palmetto Youth Connections Celebration of Achievement Ceremony
Friends, family, and supporters gathered at the Trident One Stop Career Center to congratulate and share in a celebration of the accomplishments of youth in the Palmetto Youth Connections (PYC) program, a program for out-of-school youth aged 16-21 funded by the Trident Workforce Investment Board... - July 24, 2008 - Trident Workforce Investment Board
Medix Staffing Solutions Announces Opening of New Jersey Office
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the healthcare, insurance and scientific industries, recently opened a new office in Parsippany, New Jersey. The new office, located at 2001 Route 46, Suite 310, is one of... - July 23, 2008 - Medix
TLT Consulting Services Launches Personal Branding and Career Reinvention Strategies for Job Seekers in Southern California's Ailing Job Market
TLT Consulting Services, launches personal branding and career reinvention strategies that drive competitive advantage for job seekers, displaced workers and those forced to look and compete for employment opportunities in new industries. - July 21, 2008 - TLT Consulting Services - Personal Branding and Career Reinvention Strategists
Medix Staffing Solutions Expands Market with New Houston Office
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the healthcare, insurance and scientific industries, recently opened a new office in Houston, Texas. The new office, located at One Riverway, Suite 1700, is one of... - July 20, 2008 - Medix
Medix Staffing Solutions National Sales Conference to Teach the Value of Team Building
Paul Engen, head football coach for Appleton North High School in Appleton, Wis., carried his lessons off the field and to Chicago when he delivered a keynote address on “Building a Winning Team” at Medix Staffing Solutions’ National Sales Meeting on Friday, June 27. Medix... - July 19, 2008 - Medix
Sexual Bias and Glass Ceiling Issues Remain Intact in the 21st Century
i4cp study finds more than half of companies have faced sexual discrimination complaints; most choose to handle them in-house and quietly. - July 16, 2008 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Michael Page International is i-Admin’s Latest Asia Regional Payroll Outsourcing Client
i-Admin adds Michael Page International to its regional client portfolio. Michael Page has recently signed i-Admin as its Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai payroll service vendor. Michael Page International is a leading professional recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of... - July 11, 2008 - i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Palladian International Introduces Career Resources Newsletter
Palladian International introduces a biweekly newsletter for job seekers, providing articles on resume writing, interviewing and job search strategies. - July 10, 2008 - Palladian International, LLC
GRASP is Pleased to Announce the Formation of the San Diego County Chapter of the Global and Regional Asperger’s Syndrome Partnership
GRASP is a free self-help network designed to share ideas and resources, and to offer a supportive forum and community for all adults (and older teens) that share characteristics of the autistic spectrum including Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified. Coming to San Diego for the first time, information and registration is online through www.grasp.org where there are articles and many links about Asperger’s Syndrome and Autism. - July 10, 2008 - Global and Regional Asperger's Syndrome Partnership, San Diego Chapter