WebWire | News by Industry : Workforce Management / Human Resources http://www.webwire.com/ Workforce Management / Human Resources News by WebWire en Copyright © 2012 WebWire. All Rights Reserved. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 01:38:30 EST WebWire | News by Industry : Workforce Management / Human Resources 140 32 http://www.webwire.com/ http://www.webwire.com/imgs/webwire_logo_140x32.gif Financial Education Event Empowers Individuals To Create Their Own Economic Recovery http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152342 Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:19:26 EST Houston (February 3, 2012) – Several hundred participants from all over the world will gather this summer for financial information and inspiration at the luxurious Westin Playa Conchal Resort in Costa Rica, August 24-29. Hosted annually at select international locations by Wealth Masters International, a global financial education and entrepreneurial resource company, the m3 Private Wealth Group is an intensive educational experience aimed at empowering individuals to prosper no matter what's happening in the economy.  
                           
'More millionaires were created coming out of the Great Depression than at any other time in history,' says Kip Herriage, CEO and Wealth Masters Co-Founder. 'Opportunity doesn't go away in a down market. It just changes form and direction. We're teaching our members how to recognize trends and get in position for the next big wave of changes that's about to hit the world economy. That's what the m3 Private Wealth Group is all about.'
 
Attendees interact with global experts in finance, wellness and personal growth and learn prosperity strategies that anyone can put into action. It's a holistic approach rarely seen in the financial world. Wealth Masters President and Co-Founder Karl Bessey said, 'We're excited to announce Costa Rica as the location for our next m3. It's really the ultimate mastermind group. When you get down to what really matters, money is only a part of what it's about. Our members want to feel good enough to enjoy what they earn and have the insight to grow it, protect it and do some good with it in the world.'
 
The Wealth Masters message of individual empowerment is gaining international momentum. Participants will fly in from locations as diverse as the U.S., the UK, Norway and Australia to take part in the event. Kip Herriage explained, 'This isn't just an American idea anymore. The debt game our banks and governments have been playing isn't sustainable and people are waking up to the fact that individual education and accountability, not rescue programs, are the only way out. Our mission is to put the truth about money in the hands of as many people as we can.'
 
About Wealth Masters
Incorporated in 2005 and based in Sugar Land, Texas, Wealth Masters International is one of the world's fastest growing financial education and entrepreneurial resource companies. Promoting Wealth, Health and Wisdom, WMI serves a growing community of more than 35,000 members and consultants with operations in the US and more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about WMI at www.wmitoday.com. 

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Coming up with an idea for a new career can be challenging.  With all the careers available trying to find the one that will make someone the happiest is daunting.   This is even truer if you are forced to make the career change.

This is where the 'Definitive Guide to Career Change' can really be an amazing tool.  This powerful book will help anyone who is unhappy with their current job to find happiness and success.  Loaded with proven techniques, examples and exercises this career change workbook is sure to help.

To learn more about how to come up with new career ideas watch this powerful video, How to Find New Career Ideas, where Devin explains how anyone can use his painful experience to improve their life.

Devin writes a much read blog on career change that can be found at  - New Career Ideas.  Here he answers the most frequently asked questions about changing careers.  Along with answers to the questions that Should be asked about career change but are often overlook or unknown.

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]]> Books Lifestyle / Society Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID152302 Article Nicoll Curtin research reveals current perceptions within the IT industry http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152241 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:58:52 EST IT recruitment agency Nicoll Curtin has conducted a study into the current perceptions, expectations and experiences of hiring managers and jobseekers, with some surprising results.
 
Around 70 per cent of those involved in the study had never worked with Nicoll Curtin, which allowed the results to represent the general industry.
 
One of the most shocking results was that only 17 per cent of jobseekers tailor their CV to a role they are applying for, despite the fact that 68 per cent of them admitted to knowing that not doing so could affect their chances of being offered employment.
 
From a hiring manager's point of view, the study showed that 62 per cent thought that better communication skills would help jobseekers, as a poor understanding of communication was considered a common reason for not hiring candidates.
 
As well as this, hiring managers rated the importance of a candidate having the proper technical skills and knowledge at 36 per cent, whereas jobseekers put it at just 22 per cent. Similarly, jobseekers believed that having a history of similar job roles was worth 62 per cent, but managers only considered it at 55 per cent, meaning it is less important than many think.
 
Many jobseekers worry that having gaps on their CV will affect their employability, but the managers surveyed said they believed it did not factor into their decisions and so rated it at an astonishing 0 per cent.
 
Having industry knowledge is a must though, as hiring managers revealed when marking it at 85 per cent importance. However, only 18 per cent was given to the expectation that candidates have an understanding of the company's financial performance.
 
When it came to recruitment consultants, jobseekers said they were good at providing information on the job at hand, giving 76 per cent, but that consultants did not give enough coaching for interviews, with just 2 per cent awarded.
 
The Managing Director of Nicoll Curtin, Lawrence Hargreaves, said: 'The research demonstrates that candidates are falling short of getting a job on simple things such as poor communication or failing to recognise the importance of technical skills and qualifications.
 
'The best advice is to build a relationship with a good recruitment agency that can highlight the relevant aspects of your CV for the role, prepare you thoroughly and coach you for your interview to communicate effectively.'
 
Mr Hargreaves also pointed out that, when applying for a job, candidates need to be properly qualified, find a suitable recruitment agency, make their CV as succinct and attention-grabbing as possible and consult with the agency as much as possible to ensure their consultant keeps on top of things.
 
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About Nicoll Curtin:
Nicoll Curtin is a specialist in IT recruitment consultancy, IT banking jobs and banking analyst jobs placing contract and permanent IT experts on a contingency basis in the UK, Europe and Asia Pacific. It works with a portfolio of high profile multinational clients in the banking and finance, commercial and public sectors. After only six years in business, it now works with 85 per cent of the world's global banks and financial institutions.
 
More than just a supplier, Nicoll Curtin builds long term partnerships with its clients, acting as an extension of its teams. Its ability to source the best available talent has a significant impact on business performance for its clients, as well as boosting the careers of candidates.
 
Accolades include; ranking in the Fast Track 100 in 2010 and a 2nd place rating in the Best Small Companies to work for in 2008, with a 3 star rating. Treating employees as clients has seen the company excel in its growth, and has also helped to maintain outstanding staff retention and length of service. 
 
 
 
For more information contact:
Allison Upton
t: +44 (0) 207 397 0154
e: Allison.Upton@NicollCurtin.com

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]]> Business Announcements Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID152241 Article Jacquie Lloyd Smith to Demonstrate LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ in Atlanta http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152240 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:40:41 EST LEGO® bricks are not just for children. Facilitators, consultants, and trainers around the world are using these bricks to solve a variety of complex business problems. Jacquie Lloyd Smith, of the STRATEGIC PLAY® Group Ltd., will be demonstrating LEGO® Serious Play™ methods during Training 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia, this February.

Participants in this engaging, hands-on session will play, learn, and experience the innovative methodology of LEGO® Serious Play™. 'If you have not seen this excellent process in action, make sure to catch this opportunity.  We will be letting everyone know how you can add this process to your toolkit,' said Jacquie. 'This will be an exciting time as members from the Australian team will also be available to answer questions on their work in organizations and businesses, located in Oceania and Africa.' 

The Strategic Play session will take place on February 13 at 12:45 p.m. Jacquie is a lead trainer of facilitators with Strategic Play, based out of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In addition to offering training in LEGO® Serious Play™, Strategic Play also offers sessions based in visual problem solving, creative services, and other tools that enable organizations to improve their performance. 

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]]> Aerospace / Defense Higher Education Not for profit Publishing / Information Services Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID152240 Article Patrick Zilles to Head the Intermodal Activities of DB Schenker Logistics http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152128 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:59:16 EST Berlin/Essen - As of February 1, Patrick Zilles will take over the intermodal activities of DB Schenker Logistics. In his role as Head of Intermodal at Schenker AG headquarters in Essen, Zilles will be responsible for linking the different modes of transport efficiently, in particular DB SCHENKERhangartner. This offering provides customers from industry and trade the combination of trucking and rail services from a single source. Trucks handle pre-carriage and onward carriage, while trains handle long distances in unaccompanied combined transport.

His position at DB Schenker was created in light of the growing importance of intermodal solutions. DB Schenker Logistics is the market leader in land transport in Europe and one of the most important service providers, with roughly half a billion euros in revenues in rail forwarding alone. 'I think there are still opportunities for our customers and for further growth, particularly in the intermodal business. I therefore am delighted that Patrick Zilles, an experienced manager from the logistics sector, will be joining our team,' said Karl Nutzinger, Member of the Management Board of Schenker AG responsible for Land Transport at DB Schenker. 'With his support, we will continue to expand our range of products and services involving rail – both for transalpine traffic and for the East-West connection in Europe.'

The 38 years old expert in transportation administration most recently managed intermodal activities for a rail company.

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]]> Business Announcements Transportation / Shipping Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID152128 Article DMEC and Aetna Team Up to Deliver Programs that Increase Workplace Productivity http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152066 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:47:17 EST Aetna (NYSE: AET), one of the nation's leading providers of disability insurance and employee benefits, is now a Gold national sponsor of the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC).

As one of DMEC's Gold sponsors, Aetna will play a prominent role in the organization's key programs, research and conferences, including its new FMLA/ADAAA Compliance Conference slated for the spring of 2012 in Minneapolis, MN, as well as its Annual International Conference to be held in August (Denver, CO).

One new program that the sponsorship will support is the release of DMEC's Leave Management Survey results, which tracks employer methods, challenges and successes in leave administration, setting a baseline from which to assess future trends.

'Aetna is committed to meeting the needs of the people we serve and we are proud to support DMEC in their development of absence and disability solutions that enhance workforce productivity,' said Kate Begley, Head of Specialty Sales at Aetna. 'Working with DMEC is another way that we can help our customers better manage their workforce and help members return to work faster.'

 'This is a great fit for us. Aetna has been a supporter of DMEC's programs that improve workplace productivity for a number of years, and we are happy to have them at this new level of sponsorship,' said Charlie Fox, Esq, Executive Director of DMEC.  'We are very excited to have them join our impressive list of other national sponsors as we expand our services and support of the integrated absence management industry and profession.'

About DMEC
The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) is a non-profit organization that advances strategies and resources to improve workforce productivity by minimizing the impact of absence and disability. The primary goal of DMEC is to assist employers in developing cost-saving programs and returning employees to productive employment at the earliest possible opportunity. Visit www.dmec.org for more information about educational publications and events.

About Aetna
Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving approximately 36.3 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, group life and disability plans, and medical management capabilities and health care management services for Medicaid plans. Our customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, see www.aetna.com.

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]]> Insurance Not for profit Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID152066 Article AST Expands EVOC-101 Web™ Product Offering http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=152029 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:19:52 EST Murray, UT, January 26, 2012 – Applied Simulation Technologies, Inc. (AST) announces that several variations have been added to EVOC-101 Web™. The new versions enhance the usability of the proven online driver training program.
 
AST created EVOC-101 Web™ to provide convenient online training for police and emergency vehicle drivers. It has been shown to improve driver performance scores and reduce accidents. The new versions include Fire and EMT, No Oncoming Lanes, Metric, and a translated version for French speaking Canadians. In addition, AST offers branding of the program for those customers seeking a product with a custom look.

'EVOC-101 Web's success is measured by its ability to change behavior of emergency drivers by giving them a heightened awareness of the hazards encountered when running lights and siren.  Its popularity induced requests from customers for modifications and gave us the opportunity to create the four versions of the basic program,' said Reginald Welles, President & CEO of AST. 'Our instructional design strategy allows us to take advantage of the interactive properties available for online programs making EVOC-101 Web one of the most compelling low cost solutions to quickly reduce risk of crashes for emergency vehicle operators.'
 
About Applied Simulation Technologies, Inc.
AST develops online, simulator-based, and custom driver training solutions for police, emergency response, commercial truck, fleet, and teen drivers. AST combines extensive experience in instructional and simulator systems design with knowledgeable subject matter experts to create training solutions that have been proven to train safer drivers and reduce accidents. Further information may be obtained at AST's website: www.appliedsimtech.com. 

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]]> Education Government Health Care / Hospitals Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID152029 Article Hays reports employees remain proud to work in private sector despite stress http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151981 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:43:33 EST Stress may be on the rise, but private sector employees are still happy and proud to work in the commercial sector according to new research among employers and staff. The Hays Career Outlook Survey shows that over half (57%) say they would actively seek a role in the private sector if they were starting their career again. Private sector staff also rate their leadership, support from management and career development opportunities as better than in the public sector.

Despite 70% of private sector employers stating the sector is more stressful compared to a year ago, over 80% of employers would still encourage today's graduates to seek work in the private sector. Employees also remain proud to work in the sector, with 71% of staff rating pride in their work within the sector as six out of ten or above. Over three quarters (76%) rated their happiness at working in the private sector at six or above, with most (24%) scoring their happiness at eight.

Charles Logan, Director at Hays, said: "The survey shows that despite the tough times faced by the private sector, staff remain remarkably positive and proud to be about working there. This is good news for employers because it means they have a better chance of keeping staff motivated and engaged during what is likely to be a difficult year."

With almost half (47%) of employers stating they believe managers are to blame for poor morale it is clear that they have a critical role to play in galvanising staff. Logan said: "Employers need to make sure that managers have the skills needed to steer workers through the uncertain year ahead, keep employees proud of their work and subsequently drive performance."

But employees shouldn't rely entirely on their managers. Logan said: "If employers are not offering the training and development opportunities they want, they need to drive it themselves or consider other options."

Despite concerns about low morale and stress levels, over two-thirds (67%) of employers in the private sector still do not believe the retention of skilled people will be an issue over the coming year. Private sector employees say the economic outlook is limiting their opportunity to develop and progress their career; three-quarters (75%) call on employers to invest more in training to get the skills needed from staff. Over a third (37%) believe a lack of opportunities in their department or sector as a whole is holding back career progression.

The data also revealed employee perception of each sector:
- Over half (54%) of private sector workers think they have better leadership than the public sector, while only 13% of public sector workers believe they have more effective leaders.
- Over a third (37%) of private sector workers feel they get better support from management, compared to just a 22% in the public sector.
- Staff believe better career development is available in the private sector (44% of private sector employees, 40% of public sector employees).

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About the survey:
The findings are based on an online survey undertaken in Nov/Dec 2011 of over 965 employers (581 public sector and 384 private sector from across the UK) and 1380 employees in both the public and private sectors (716 public sector and 669 private sector).

About Hays:
Hays plc (the "Group") is a leading global professional recruiting group. The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments, including architecture jobs, manufacturing jobs, IT jobs, building services jobs and legal jobs.

PR contact:
Kathryn Jones
Hays
Stockley House
130 Wilton Road
London
SW1V 1LQ
020 7259 8821
www.hays.co.uk

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]]> Business Announcements Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151981 Article Hays urges businesses to overcome the 'hiring people like me' bias http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151969 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:30:14 EST Hays has revealed new figures showing that the number of female directors in British boardrooms has reached its highest level, suggesting that some of the UK's largest companies are embracing the business benefits of diversity. With more organisations recognising the associated benefits of a diverse workforce, mandatory quotas could become redundant.

In the latest 'Hays Journal', the recruitment specialist provides insight on how diversity in the workforce has an increasingly global relevance.
 
Charles Logan, Director at Hays, said: "Gender quotas are very much the public face of the diversity agenda and it is positive to see Britain is making progress. But many remain sceptical about the effectiveness of such quotas when it comes to driving performance, change and share value.

"Some organisations fear that a box-ticking approach to recruitment is not compatible with the aim of acquiring the very best talent. Others say that set quotas harm the notion of promotion on merit, can lead to 'tokenism' and can simply result in the same women taking on more boardroom roles, rather than bringing in new blood at higher levels. Yet the perception remains that not enough is done to promote gender diversity."

Hays has stated that inclusion must continue to go beyond gender box-ticking. If employers are actively encouraged to seek out candidates who will bring different perspectives and ways of problem-solving to the mix, the recruiter believes that the net result would be that more women - as well as people from more varied cultural backgrounds - will hold senior roles. This brings the focus to the benefits diversity can bring a business.

In March, a global poll of 241 companies by law firm Eversheds concluded that there was a clear correlation between smaller, more diverse and more independent boardrooms and company success.

"A genuine engagement and willingness to embrace diversity and inclusion when it comes to recruitment and promotion leads to the business benefit of different ways of thinking. But sometimes, it can require a shove from above, such as quotas, to encourage employers to make diversity reality," concluded Charles Logan.

For more information about Hays please visit www.hays.co.uk.

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About Hays:
Hays plc (the "Group") is a leading global professional recruiting group. The Group is the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide, being the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The Group operates across the private and public sectors, dealing in permanent positions, contract roles and temporary assignments, including retail jobs, accountancy jobs, education jobs, secretarial jobs and marketing jobs.

As at 30 June 2011, the Group employed 7,620 staff operating from 255 offices in 31 countries across 20 specialisms. For the year ended 30 June 2011:
- the Group reported net fees of £672 million and operating profit of £114 million;
- the Group placed around 60,000 candidates into permanent jobs and around 190,000 people into temporary assignments;
- 31% of Group net fees were generated in Asia Pacific, 33% in Continental Europe & RoW (CERoW) and 36% in the United Kingdom & Ireland;
- the temporary placement business represented 54% of net fees and the permanent placement business represented 46% of net fees;
- Hays operates in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, China, the Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE, the United Kingdom and the USA.

PR contact:
Emma Price
Hays
Stockley House
130 Wilton Road
London
SW1V 1LQ
020 7259 8821
www.hays.co.uk

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]]> Business Announcements Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151969 Article UK entrepreneurs praised by Prime Minister David Cameron http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151967 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:50:17 EST Last week, Prime Minister David Cameron praised UK entrepreneurs for being brave enough to follow their dreams in becoming freelance workers.

At a speech in Central London, David Cameron spoke of responsible capitalism, criticising the former Labour government for making a Faustian pact with the city. He went on to speak of how he admired "the bravery of those who turn their back on the security of a regular wage to follow their dreams and start a company", adding that he believed the UK was "fizzing with business potential".

"When people take risks, with their own ideas, energy and money, when they succeed in a competitive market where anyone can come and knock them off their perch at any time, we should celebrate entrepreneurs," he said.
 
Figures released yesterday by the Office for National Statistics revealed an increase in the number of people prepared to start their own business and become entrepreneurs, while also showing a figure of over 100,000 people registered as independent workers in the three months to November 2011, taking the total number of self-employed workers in the UK to 4.2 million.

The determination of entrepreneurs to start up their own companies has provided a welcome boost to the economy during this challenging economic environment. In addition to the new business entrepreneurs, an increasing number of self employed freelancers have emerged from wide spread redundancies, helping to combat unemployment figures. With many unemployed skilled individuals choosing to work in the freelance market, small businesses have been able to benefit as they can easily access a diverse talent pool of freelance workers capable of providing the necessary skills and service to help successfully launch their business.
 
Research carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that 27% of start up companies struggle to find staff, with there being a particular problem with school leavers who fail to have basic qualifications in literacy and numeracy. This, of course, presents problems for businesses, as candidates applying for jobs are simply not employable – which is where outsourcing to freelancers has proved useful.
 
OutsourceMyProject is an example of a freelance outsourcing website that offers such a service. It provides a platform where entrepreneurs can advertise their requirements and gain access to skilled freelance labour at competitive prices.
 
OutsourceMyProject is also popular as a result of opening up the global marketplace for professional services across a wide range of sectors, and therefore helping businesses and self-employed individuals to decrease their costs significantly by outsourcing. These savings are made possible by outsourcing work to low cost economies with a highly talented skill base (e.g. India for IT services and back office support).
 
Through OutsourceMyProject, there is complete freedom and flexibility for entrepreneurs to appoint their preferred professional and work on agreed terms to suit both parties. Connecting not only entrepreneurs and professionals from around the globe, but also providing a payment platform, associated project management facility and messaging system, OutsourceMyProject prides itself on open and clear communications.
 
About OutsourceMyProject:
Established in January 2011, OutsourceMyProject aims to bring together companies looking to outsource business functions or projects with freelance providers of professional services. Following the website launch, more than 10,000 providers, including freelance web designers, freelance graphic designers and freelance copywriters have registered with OutsourceMyProject.com to bid on over £1 million worth of freelance work.

OutsourceMyProject.com is a member of the National Outsourcing Association (NOA), which is the UK's outsourcing centre of excellence.

For press enquiries please contact:
Loren Holland
Managing Director
Email: lholland@outsourcemyproject.com
Tel: 07999 799 799
 

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]]> Business Announcements Government Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151967 Article The Spencer Institute for Life Coach Training Offers Latest Health and Wellness Coach Training Courses - http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151944 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:08:22 EST A wellness coach can address job issues, physical issues, emotional issues, spiritual issues, environmental issues and more, working in a holistic career path that's designed to help others live better, richer lives. Anyone interested in pursuing work as a health and wellness coach can now turn to The Spencer Institute's Wellness Coach Training site at http://www.wellnesscoachcertification.com/ to learn more about options available to health and wellness coaches.

The website offers information on various health and wellness coaching careers, certifications, education and more. In addition, it offers a free supplement to wellness coaching, The Ultimate Life Coach Business Book: The Last Book You'll Ever Need for Your Life Coaching Business online at http://www.wellnesscoachcertification.com/.

'We offer a complete range of wellness and life coaching resources for aspiring coaches as well as current health and wellness coaches looking to grow or enhance their business,' said Dr. John Spencer Ellis, CEO and president of The Spencer Institute and creator of the Wellness Coach Certification program. 'With online, self-paced programs that focus on skills, knowledge and values required to be a top-notch health and wellness coach, our certifications help wellness coaches set up successful businesses that can make a genuine difference in their clients' lives.'

The Spencer Institute's online certification offers a client-centered approach to wellness which focuses on the foundations of wellness, one-on-one and group coaching dynamics, marketing a health and wellness coaching business, understanding behavior change, emotional and physical wellness, wellness coaching models, special populations and more. The website also offers more information and links regarding the best training for health and wellness coaching, career paths and degrees in the health and wellness fields.

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Founded by Dr. John Spencer Ellis, an international leader in wellness coaching, personal development and fitness, The Spencer Institute offers life coaching, holistic education, nutrition coaching, sports psychology and wellness training certification programs delivered in online and distance learning formats that are designed to provide a step-by-step blueprint to success. The programs were developed to help people find the career of their dreams while helping others live better lives. For more information about the Spencer Institute or the online wellness coaching certificate programs, please visit http://www.wellnesscoachcertification.com/  

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]]> Health Care / Hospitals Medical / Pharmaceuticals Personal Services Supplementary Medicine / Nutrition Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151944 Article Edenred joins with Partech International to promote innovation http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151926 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:50:42 EST In line with its Invent 2016 strategy to prepare its expansion into new territories, Edenred recently announced a partnership with venture capital firm Partech International.
 
The Group is investing €15 million in the Partech International VI fund, which is raising an initial €100 million. The fund will invest in young, fast-growing companies involved in the digital economy and offering new web-based, e-commerce and e-marketing services as well as new payment media solutions.
 
The investment will enable Edenred to explore new opportunities in adjacent sectors. Edenred will also be able to track emerging developments, with the goal of anticipating changes that impact its shareholders: client companies, employees and affiliates.
 
Through its support for high potential companies, Edenred – in keeping with its pioneering spirit – has made innovation a priority driver of future growth.
 
Edenred UK
Edenred in the UK
Edenred helps organisations engage and motivate people for enhanced performance through the provision of flexible benefits, incentive and motivation solutions, expense management and communication services. It has 260 employees, 18,000 private and public sector clients, 1,000,000 users and 75,000 affiliates throughout the UK.
 
Edenred worldwide,
Invented the Ticket Restaurant meal voucher and is the world leader in prepaid corporate services, designs and delivers solutions that make employees' lives easier and improve the efficiency of organizations.
 
By ensuring that allocated funds are used as intended, these solutions enable companies to more effectively manage their:
 Employee benefits (Ticket Restaurant®, Ticket Alimentación, Ticket CESU, Childcare Vouchers, etc.).
Expense management process (Ticket Car, Ticket Cleanway, etc.)
Incentive and rewards programs (Ticket Compliments, Ticket Kadéos, etc.).
 
The Group also supports public institutions in managing their social programs.

Listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange, Edenred operates in 40 countries, with 6,000 employees, nearly 530,000 companies and public sector clients, 1.2 million affiliated merchants and 34.5 million beneficiaries. In 2010, total issue volume amounted to €13.9 billion, of which 55% was generated in emerging markets.
 
Ticket Restaurant® and all other trade names of Edenred products and services are registered trademarks of Edenred SA.

For further press information contact:
Emma Ward
Edenred UK Press Office
Clareville Communications
Tel: 020 7736 4022
Email: emmaward@clareville.co.uk

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]]> Business Announcements Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151926 Article The Core Assets Group Gains Place in the Stonewall List of Top 100 Gay-Friendly Employers for 2nd Year Running http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151868 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:00:00 EST The Core Assets Group, supported by 360 diversity, has been placed within the Stonewall Top 100 Employers 2012 for a consecutive year. The Stonewall list is compiled of the top 100 gay-friendly employers in the UK, promoting employers who are striving to create positive working environments for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) employees. The Core Assets Group was positioned 60th in 2011, they have now moved up 19 positions to 41st place.

With over 80 offices throughout the UK and offices internationally, 360 diversity has been instrumental in breaking down geographical barriers enabling the Core Assets Group to support their staff wherever they are located. Making use of such an innovative tool has helped them to adhere to their equality and diversity policy obligations.

The Core Assets Group has also gained recognition globally for their approach to equality and diversity. They have been placed 9th in the Stonewall global workplace index and are up there with the likes of Ernst & Young, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Accenture and Simmons & Simmons.

Stuart Bray, Business Development Manager, comments '360 diversity is very proud to have been an integral part of the Core Assets Group achieving such an excellent result in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. We have supported the Core Assets Group with their strategy, and this achievement demonstrates their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion of their staff. We aim to continue to support the Core Assets Group, and hope that 2013 will move the Core Assets Group even further up the rankings.'

360 diversity is a web based tool which consists of a forum and information resource for all equality and diversity matters. This has been a place where the Core Assets staff have been able to network online and seek guidance and support, ensuring isolation was not an issue for those working remotely.

360 diversity also offers equality and diversity training and consultancy. To arrange a free consultation to discuss your equality and diversity requirements, please call Stuart Bray on 01527 556488.

About 360 diversity
360 diversity is an online diversity forum and information resource that is available to private, public and third sector employers, helping them in managing diversity in the workplace. It was developed to support organisations to take a holistic approach to diversity and to help them meet their diversity training obligations. For further information visit the 360 diversity website at www.360diversity.co.uk.

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]]> Business Announcements Legal Issues Lifestyle / Society Religion Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151868 Article Earning a self employed income is easier than you think… http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151873 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:09:02 EST With an increase in UK unemployment figures last week, it is good to know that as a counter measure the number of self-employed workers is on the increase, showing the determination of those who are unemployed to survive, while also illustrating the fact that earning an income is easier than most people think.

With many companies increasingly having to cut fixed headcount numbers through redundancies, many of those who find themselves unemployed are seeking out their own work, opting for self-employment and freelancing instead.
 
Official figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics revealed a significant increase in the number of people who have chosen to become self-employed and take on freelance projects over the past few months; more than 100,000 people took on self-employed status during this period of time, taking the total number of independent workers in the UK to 4.2 million, according to a report by the BBC.
 
A separate report published by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) also stated that people from a much wider array of backgrounds and occupations had now turned to self-employment than in previous years.
 
Online marketplaces allow freelancers to sign up and search for work, which is advertised by companies seeking to outsource business functions to freelancers rather than employee fixed in-house teams. Last year was a particularly buoyant year for freelance marketplaces, as both the demand for freelance services increased , as companies look for flexible staffing solutions, coupled with an increase in the supply of freelancers operating within the UK.

Outsourcing business functions to freelancers has been a lifesaver for many companies in 2011, with this trend towards outsourcing looking likely to continue in 2012.

One outsourcing website in particular that has reaped the benefits of this increase in demand is OutsourceMyProject. With over £1 million worth of projects posted onto the site over the past 12 months, the business is looking forward to what 2012 will bring for them.
 
Loren Holland, Managing Director of Outsource My Project said: 'We are expecting the demand for freelance staff to continue increasing this year, as companies continue to cut fixed overheads and permanent staff numbers, and instead turn to outsourcing business functions to more flexible freelance professionals.'
 
'OutsourceMyProject offers the perfect marketplace for freelancers and businesses to connect. Businesses looking to find a freelancer or outsource business functions simply advertise their project, which becomes visible to the thousands of freelancers registered on our site who then submit their proposals to win the work.'
 
Further figures released last week by the Office for National Statistics showed that unemployment has continued to increase, especially in the three months to November, where it reached a total of 2.7 million.

The UK's unemployment rate stood at 8.4% of the economically active population by the start of November, up 0.3% during the quarter and the highest its been since 1995.

The number of jobless young people between the ages of 16 and 24 also hit another record high, with there now being over 1 million people in this age group out of work.
 
About OutsourceMyProject:

Established in January 2011, OutsourceMyProject aims to bring together businesses and individuals looking to outsource business functions or projects with freelance providers of professional services. Following the website launch, more than 10,000 providers, including freelance web designers, freelance graphic designers and freelance copywriters have registered with OutsourceMyProject.com to bid on over £1 million worth of freelance work.

OutsourceMyProject.com is a member of the National Outsourcing Association (NOA), which is the UK's outsourcing centre of excellence.

For press enquiries please contact:
Loren Holland
Managing Director
Email: lholland@outsourcemyproject.com
Tel: 07999 799 799

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]]> Business Announcements Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151873 Article Free I-COM Web Clinic Scheduled for 8th February 2012 http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151846 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:41:00 EST I-COM has announced the date of its next free web clinic, and the first of 2012. The event will take place on Wednesday 8th February 2012 at JMW Solicitors' Spinningfields offices.
 
This is the third in the series of free web clinics run by the full-service online marketing firm, and the first run in association with prominent Manchester law firm, JMW. The events give businesses from throughout the UK the chance to secure some free advice from a panel of experts.
 
The February Web Clinic will work in exactly the same way as the first two instalments. I-COM will assemble a panel of specialists, whose expertise covers web design and development, online copywriting, search engine optimisation (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) and social media.
 
Between 10am and 1pm, the panel will assess the websites and marketing strategies of the companies in attendance and offer free, constructive advice on how to improve them.
 
There will then be the chance to return to the I-COM office for a more in-depth, one-to-one discussion of any issues raised during the clinic.
 
Attendees to previous I-COM web clinics have heaped praise on the events, with James O'Sullivan of recruitment firm Leap29 commenting, "[The Web Clinic was] very informative, and useful to communicate with a panel of experts and other users. Got some great feedback. Would like to attend more of these events."
 
Sara Baines of law firm Appleyard Lees said of the function: "[It was a] great informal format - I learnt more here today than I have over the last few years! Very knowledgeable panel."
 
I-COM's Operations Director, Mike Blackburn, commented: 'Based on the feedback we've received from attendees, it seems that businesses found the first two web clinics really useful.
 
'That's why we've decided to continue with the format in 2012. We know how tough it is for business owners at the moment, and we want to help them make sure they're doing everything possible to grow their businesses online.'
 
Those who want to attend apply for a place by calling 0161 402 3170 or by visiting the I-COM website and registering online.
 
JMW's offices are at Byrom House, 1 Byrom Street, Spinningfields. I-COM's offices are at Lloyds House, 18-22 Lloyd Street, Manchester.

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]]> Advertising / Marketing Business Announcements Multimedia / Online / Internet Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151846 Article Send your Valentine's Day gift with care, says Parcel2Go http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151814 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:05:16 EST Organisation is one of those things that many people struggle with, especially men! But Parcel2Go, the UK's largest online parcel delivery company has laid down a challenge to both sexes ahead of Valentine's Day 2012 – get organised and score some serious brownie points.
 
The online parcel delivery specialist is reminding all couples that with just a matter of days to go until Valentine's Day on February 14, it's vital to get prepared now and make sure that if you are planning something special for a loved one, everything goes to plan. Making grand statements and splashing some cash is always going to be appreciated, but lots of people are feeling the pinch at the moment and small gestures that come from the heart can say just as much as lavish ones.
 
Richard Mercer, marketing director at Parcel2Go, said: "Surprises are what Valentine's Day is all about, but let's face it, no one wants a nasty surprise, which is why it really does pay to get everything planned well ahead of time.
 
"Having a gift fail to turn up is the worst possible result, which is why it makes absolute sense to ensure that you make sure your present is being shipped with a reliable courier company."
 
Many couples won't be able to spend Valentine's Day together for various reasons but that doesn't mean that the man or woman can't make a romantic gesture and let their other half know how much they care. Finding a special gift and organising for it to be delivered with a professional carrier through Parcel2Go's website takes just a few minutes and the range of UK courier services available means there is an option to suit every budget.   
 
Richard added: "The reality is that most people won't change the habit of a lifetime and will end up sending things at the last minute! Thankfully the couriers we work with are highly experienced at delivering packages and meeting deadlines so any last-minute romantics will be able to relax if they send their loved one a gift with the help of Parcel2Go."
 
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About Parcel2Go:
Parcel2Go Ltd has been offering its customers the opportunity to organise London, Birmingham and Glasgow courier service deliveries for the past 21 years. Based in Bolton, the company operates a cost-effective collection and delivery service using international couriers such as fed ex and Parcelforce throughout the UK, Europe, and countries across the world.
 
For further information contact:
Les Yates
Marketing Executive
Telephone: 08713 308066
Email: l.yates@parcel2go.com                    
Website: www.parcel2go.com

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]]> Business Announcements Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151814 Article Is Mold in School Making Your Child Sick? http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151667 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:06:19 EST Studies estimate that a third or more of American schools have mold and other indoor air pollutants that are serious enough to provoke respiratory issues, says CNN in a special report on air problems making children sick in schools.
 
The news organization also cites a national survey of school nurses which found that 40 percent knew of students and staff adversely affected by indoor pollutants, such as mold.
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) affirms that indoor mold exposure is linked to upper respiratory tract symptoms, cough, and wheeze in otherwise healthy people; to asthma symptoms in those with asthma; to hypersensitivity pneumonitis in susceptible individuals; and to respiratory illness in otherwise healthy children.
 
'Since 1981, EMSL Analytical has tested numerous schools for mold contamination and helped them begin the remediation process,' states Diane Miskowski, MPH, Business Development Manager at EMSL. 'We also rent and sell the products needed to gather samples for analysis, which simplifies the process for our clients greatly.'
 
For more information on EMSL's testing services and products, please contact EMSL at (800) 220-3675, visit www.EMSL.com, or email info@EMSL.com.
 
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical, Inc. is a full service testing company providing quality lab services under the same private ownership since 1981. Including the corporate lab facility in Cinnaminson, NJ, EMSL Analytical operates over thirty laboratories nationwide in the US and Canada. We provide analytical services for environmental, indoor air quality (IAQ), industrial hygiene, forensics and materials science, consumer products, food safety, PCR, pharmaceutical, asbestos, lead, and radiological samples. The company has an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations, as well as state and federal regulating bodies. Please see our website for a complete listing of accreditations.
 

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]]> Education Health Care / Hospitals Higher Education Workforce Management / Human Resources Youth / Children WebWireID151667 Article Haruno Yoshida appointed president of BT Japan http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151650 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:26:05 EST BT today announced the appointment of Haruno Yoshida to head its operations in Japan. As president for Japan, Haruno will drive the strategy and execution of all of BT's business operations in the country.

Haruno has 20 years of global sales experience in the communications industry, during which she repeatedly developed commercial successes with multinational enterprise customers, in Japan and around the world. She is also seen as a role model for the advancement of women in business in Japan.

Kevin Taylor, president, BT Asia Pacific, said: 'I warmly welcome Haruno to the BT family. Japan is a strategic market for us and we have worked hard at growing our business here. Haruno's accomplishments and global credentials make her one of the best leaders in our industry. She has a solid reputation for transformation and delivery. Her relationships and knowledge of the highly competitive Japanese market will serve us well as we continue to strive for excellence in customer service and seizing new business opportunities.'

Haruno started her career with Motorola in Japan and then moved to a telecommunications company in Canada. From 2000 to 2008, she held a variety of roles at NTT in Japan and in the United States. Prior to joining BT, Haruno was general manager at Verizon Business, heading the company's enterprise sales and executing the company's growth strategy in Japan.

In Japan, BT continues to strengthen its 20- year presence through, the joint venture of KDDI & BT Global Solutions (KBGS) and partnerships with IT holdings and Hitachi. It also delivers services for some of the world's largest multinational companies that are actively expanding their operations into Japan.

Commenting on her decision to join BT Japan, Haruno said, 'I am delighted to join a company that is respected in the industry for its rich and diverse heritage and global footprint. I know from experience BT's excellent reputation for innovation and customer service. I am also very proud to join a company that is recognised as a champion for corporate social responsibility and, in particular, for the cause of diversity at the work place, which I have supported throughout my career. I look forward to building on this foundation to making the most of this opportunity.'

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]]> Business Announcements Commercial Services Internet Technology Telecommunications Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151650 Article Lectrus Adds Depth to Senior Leadership Team http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151582 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:45:14 EST Lectrus Corporation, the leading electrical systems integrator and custom metal enclosure manufacturer, recently announced the addition of new strategic management talent to the company. These new leaders join the existing Lectrus management team to further growth and improve profitability at the company.
 
Jerry Driscoll has been appointed to the position of Executive Chairman. In this role, there will be no change in his day-to-day involvement in the operation of the company. Jon Nash has joined Lectrus as interim CEO.  With over 15 years of executive level experience, he brings a very strong background in manufacturing leadership in engineered-to-order environments.
 
Steven List has joined Lectrus as interim CFO. He has more than 18 years of expertise providing executive management and financial advisory services in industries such as energy, manufacturing, and telecommunications.
 
Steve Doerman will transition from his interim role in Houston to his corporate position as EVP Operations.  Andrew Whelan has been appointed interim VP/GM and is focusing on numerous improvement initiatives at the Houston Operation. He has a history of success in making sustainable improvements in productivity and working capital for companies.
 
We are excited to be adding this depth to the Senior Leadership Team at Lectrus. This will increase our focus on improvement throughout the company and continue the growth of our business. We are confident these changes will also improve customer satisfaction and profitability in the near term.
 
About Lectrus
 
Lectrus Corporation is the leading electrical systems integrator in the US. They engineer, fabricate and install equipment centers, operator centers, generator enclosures, sub-base fuel tanks and other custom metal enclosures that protect complex electrical power and control systems. Lectrus works in a wide variety of business sectors—oil and gas, power, industrial, institutional, just to name a few.  The company maintains operations in Tennessee, Texas and South Dakota with facilities covering more than 50 acres and employing over 400 people.  For more information about Lectrus, visit www.lectrus.com.

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]]> Electronic Components Mining / Metals Oil / Energy Utilities Workforce Management / Human Resources WebWireID151582 Article Occupy The Classroom! InstitutesInCanada.com Aims To Help Students Find Their Dream School And Become the 1% http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=151555 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 12:33:45 EST (Canada, Ontario, Oakville) 'Get A Job!' is a familiar refrain delivered bluntly to young people still uncertain of their future. But unless career aspirations are no higher than the proverbial burger-flipping, chances are a solid education is the sole ticket to success.

Canada is one of the top countries in the world in virtually every category measuring the quality and virtues of life. Canada is also a large, regionally diverse, culturally eclectic, and geographically massive country, And so are the education options in Canada. The www.InstitutesInCanada.com site is a fresh new information website designed by Canadians for Canadian students and international students looking to study in Canada.

Institutes In Canada aims to make sense of the choices facing young students and mature students with respect to Canada's community colleges, universities, private career colleges, vocational trade schools and Quebec CEGEPS. From a convenient, searchable and complete database with up-to-date mini-profiles of Canada's educational institutions to detailed articles, links, and other resources, Institutes In Canada wants to be the leading Canadian post-secondary education website.

CEO Andrew Kicak (http://www.institutesincanada.com) is the Canadian founder of Institutes In Canada. "Canadian education opportunities are limitless. Students who study here are well armed to enter the domestic and global workforce as leaders in their fields. Our system of education is among the world's best. And I say that from a qualitative, accessible, technological, geographical, experiential, and industry-connected perspective.'

Kicak further states, "I'm excited about the evolution of education in Canada. We are seeing more private schools being given degree-granting capabilities. Their influence is raising the game, so to speak, for traditional education. That's why we call our site institutes in Canada - it reflects the larger reality of schools beyond traditional community colleges and universities - which means more choice"

In spite of challenging economic times, Canadian post-secondary school enrollment continues to grow year after year. As the bar continues to be set higher on what employers are looking for in new hires, formal and career-focused education is not only becoming more relevant, but is widely accepted as a necessity in achieving career employment. However, as the options for education become more numerous, so too does the difficulty in deciding just where to enroll.

Kicak explains, "There are over 300 accredited institutions in Canada. If you factor in all education and training programs at the post-secondary level, you're probably looking at well over 500. That's a lot of choice. And Canada is a big place. You can enroll in a French institution located in a 95% French-speaking region of Quebec, or a Native language program near the Arctic Circle or online courses in Canada from the comfort of your own living room. It's easy to be overwhelmed.'

Institutes In Canada is designed to guide students helping them make the right choice for college, vocational, or accredited universities in Canada by exposing them to helpful information, tips, and articles in addition to an elegant searchable directory linked to whatever school a website visitor wishes to investigate further.

Institutes In Canada is a brand new Canadian-built information resource site helping post-secondary students in Canada and international students from abroad find the right college, university, online school, or private career college of their choice to study in canada.

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