AOL to Layoff Nearly 900 Workers
In February, AOL made an agreement to purchase the Huffington Post, and it is planning on integrating the news company and restructuring itself. As a result…
Monthly Archives: March 2011
22,000 Jobs May Be Saved with New Blockbuster Deal
Blockbuster Inc. has received a ruling on March 10 on what it can do with the company after having filed for bankruptcy on September 23. …
Hutchinson Technology Plans on Layoffs for Hundreds of Workers
Hutchinson Technology is planning a big consolidation that will affect hundreds of their local employees. Residents of the small town of Hutchinson, Minnesota, said that…
Federal Government Contract with TRICARE Will Save Over 800 South Carolina Jobs
With all of the jobs being lost across the nation, it’s good to see that some are still being saved. Thanks to a $23.5 million…
Relationships, Inefficiency, and Your Career
One of the greatest obstacles for efficient businesses is the influence of relationships. In fact, relationships are sometimes so strong that they can ultimately end up crippling a business.
The Role Of The Recruitment Agency
A recruitment agency acts as a bridge between job seekers and their potential employers. Organizations outsource the functions of recruiting employees to recruitment agencies so as to focus on their core business.
Quora – Is the Knowledge Crowdsourcing Website the Next Big Thing?
Quora is a social networking website with a difference. It is a combination of Wikipedia and Facebook. The website allows people to post questions on any topic and get answers from the experts in that field. Till recently it was mostly used by people in the IT field, especially those in Silicon Valley. So it became more of a networking forum and a way to increase one's own visibility among potential venture capitalists for startups. For some users, the site is a way to highlight their resume by giving out detailed answers to show their skills.
Leadership Positions Finalized by Healthways, Jeff Klem Picked as Vice President, HR
Healthways Inc., which is based in Franklin, TN, finalized several leadership appointments on March 8, 2011. Jeff Klem has been promoted to Vice President for Human…
150 Jobs to be Created by BlueChip Energy LLC in New Solar Farm
Florida based BlueChip Energy LLC has recently signed an agreement to purchase property in Central Florida. Originally the company planned on leasing the property, but…
“Mac & Jinx” Hits Twitter
Crispin Porter + Bogusky, the ad agency responsible for Burger King's ad campaigns for over the past ten years, is helping Kraft get the twitter-verse…