CEU and Utah State merge into oneTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:05AMWith the exception of one house member who said he had philosophical differences with junior colleges being absorbed by four year institutions, the Utah State House of Representatives voted to merge the College of Eastern ...
Employers call for end to Mickey Mouse degreesTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:23AMSend fewer to uni, charge 'em more A recruiters group is calling for an end to government targets to get 50 per cent of school leavers involved in higher education.… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn't work
Fresno Unified must repay retireesMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:36PMFresno Unified School District must uphold its promise to give retirees free health benefits for life, a Fresno County Superior Court judge has ruled.
Job seekers challenged to fill census positionsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:13AMRecruiters for the U.S. Census Bureau are desperate to fill thousands of temporary job openings as the once-a-decade head count gets under way.
Mayor right, paper wrongSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:52AMAs we reflect on the front page of The Advocate of Sunday, Feb. 21, we continue to question the reason for such a negative headline and template. The appointments made by Mayor Pavia have been generally seen as thoughtful and positive. Many have been praised.
Maid Held for Alleged Theft of Dh390,000Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:22PMSHARJAH — A woman who was employed as a housemaid, and was absconding since stealing money and jewellery from an Arab family residing in Sharjah which had employed her, has been arrested by Sharjah Police.
Absconding house maid held for theftSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:51AMAn absconding Ethiopian maid called F.Wardoofa who stole money and jewelry worth half million from her employee was recently arrested by Sharjah Police.
Dear JeremyWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 1:42AMProblems at work? Need advice? Our agony uncle has the answers I seem to be stuck in a culture of patronage. Should I just leave? I have worked in sales and marketing roles for blue chip healthcare companies for several years. Five years ago I was a national sales and marketing manager, responsible for two departments and over a hundred direct and indirect reports. I climbed the career ladder ...
DWTC's World Class March Line Up Highlights Dubai's Leading Role in Exhibition SectorTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 4:01AMDubai, United Arab Emirates: This month will see the region's premier venue operator and event's organiser, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) , host 20 of the Middle East's leading exhibitions and conferences.
Lawyers at boutique firms find that smaller is betterMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:48AMBack when feuding couples had equity in their homes and investments worth fighting over, Scott Sagaria made a good living as a divorce lawyer.
Lawyers at boutique firms find that smaller is betterMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:48AMBack when feuding couples had equity in their homes and investments worth fighting over, Scott Sagaria made a good living as a divorce lawyer.
Small law firms adapt fasterSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:18AMBack when feuding couples had equity in their homes and investments worth fighting over, Scott Sagaria made a good living as a divorce lawyer.
Mayor right, paper wrongSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:22AMAs we reflect on the front page of The Advocate of Sunday, Feb. 21, we continue to question the reason for such a negative headline and template. The appointments made by Mayor Pavia have been generally seen as thoughtful and positive. Many have been praised.
UAE's Surging Internet Population Triggers Boom in Online RecruitmentSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:15AM27 February 2010 DUBAI - Online recruitment is gaining momentum and has become a very competitive business in the United Arab Emirates as employers are no more willing to prefer traditional recruitment, a senior executive of a job portal company said.
Abercrombie & Fitch Draws EEOC Complaint for Banning Islamic Head ScarfFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:25PMThe Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleging racial discrimination by Abercrombie & Fitch Stores Inc.
TheLadders Receives StreetWise Partners' Corporate Community Impact AwardFriday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:00AMNEW YORK----TheLadders.com, the world's leading online marketplace for $100K+ jobs and $100K+ job seekers, announced today that it has been awarded the Corporate Community Impact Award by StreetWise Partners.
TheLadders Wins Stevie® Award for Sales Department of the Year - Computer ServicesThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:50AMNEW YORK----TheLadders.com, the world's leading online marketplace for $100K+ jobs and $100K+ job seekers, announced today that it has been awarded a Stevie® Award for Sales Department of the Year – Computer Services.
Little progress in talksWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:12PMOffice, clerical and technical workers at Xstrata Nickel are being urged to attend a union meeting Thursday to hear a progress report on negotiations between the company and United Steelworkers Local 2020.[...]
Man charged with impaired driving in hydro pole accident in the Donovan Tuesday nightWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:07PMA 53-year-old Manitoulin Island man is charged with impaired driving as a result of an accident which knocked down a hydro pole in the Donovan Tuesday night. Greater Sudbury Police say a pick-up truck heading south on Frood Road about 8:40 p.[...]
Unusually Talented College Basketball Coach Is Set for a RecordMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 1:53PMWith one more victory, Herb Magee, a basketball coach at Philadelphia University, will break a tie with Bob Knight for most career wins in men’s basketball at four-year colleges.
Deloitte Takes Relationship Recruiting to a New LevelMonday, February 22, 2010 @ 7:56AMDeloitte has launched an innovative recruiting campaign aimed at showcasing the organization's culture and people to attract the next wave of high-potential talent. Â "It's your future. Â How far will you take it?" is the theme of the new campaign. Â It integrates several interactive social media channels, including a new recruiting micro-site and Twitter feed that feature profiles of Deloitte ...
Unusually Talented Coach Is Set for a RecordSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 7:31PMWith one more victory, Herb Magee, the Philadelphia University basketball coach, will break a tie with Bob Knight for most career wins in men’s basketball at four-year colleges.
BUSINESS EVENTSSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 4:21AMA listing of local business-related events.
Los Angeles Times: Finding farmworkersSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 4:43AMIn the last days of 2008, President George W. Bush 's administration gave a parting gift to agri
The Boys (& Girls) from BrazilSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 3:33AMTHEY seem to have come out of nowhere. Suddenly print ads, TV commercials, highway billboards and magazine fashion spreads are abloom with these beautifully tanned models who kinda look Pinoy, only with more chiseled features. Some have even broken into the Philippine entertainment scene.
TheLadders.com Appoints Steven Cakebread to its Board of DirectorsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 12:00PMNEW YORK----TheLadders.com, the world's leading online marketplace for $100K+ jobs and $100K+ job seekers, announced today the appointment of Steven Cakebread to its Board of Directors.
Pistons CEO Tom Wilson resignsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:34AMTom Wilson, Pistons president and CEO of Palace Sports & Entertainment, resigned Wednesday -- about one year after longtime Pistons owner Bill Davidson died.
Pistons' CEO Tom Wilson resignsThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:29AMTom Wilson, Pistons president and CEO of Palace Sports & Entertainment, resigned Wednesday -- about one year after longtime Pistons owner Bill Davidson died.
What the Big Law Economic Indicators SayWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 10:10PMApparently, some "leading economic indicators" suggest that the global economy may have begun to bounce back. The Snark also feels things may be looking up, based on some Big Law indicators: increases in tee times and voluntary departures, and a decrease in brown-bag lunches.
Lawyers Can Turn to Other Law Firm JobsTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:30PMToday, there's no need to leave the legal profession if you no longer wish to practice law. Attorneys are well-suited to several administrative roles within a law firm setting, as discussed by Saul Ewing's Leslie Kart Gross and Jennifer Smuts of Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz.
ARTICLE TOOLSTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:30PMBy now, we can all recite the sobering statistics. More than 5,500 attorney jobs lost in the last year. Major firms like Wolf Block, Thelen and Heller shuttered. The first-year associate class of 2009 essentially vaporized.
External challenges bringing the industry together, says RECTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 3:50AMWith membership renewal rates currently at their highest for four years, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has identified a number of challenges that are bringing the industry together.
Dirty Work: In-Sourcing American Jobs with H-2B GuestworkersTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:00AMWASHINGTON, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Few economists would assert that America has a shortage of unskilled labor. Yet every year, employers are permitted to import tens of thousands of unskilled guestworkers to fill jobs the employers claim no Americans want – jobs they claim are temporary or seasonal.
INDUSTRY & ECONOMYMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:51PMCOURTS/LEGAL ISSUES: Law Ministry gives nod for 3G spectrum auction Approves notice inviting bids after clause on ‘refund' dropped.
National Commercial Auctioneers Named Diamond Sponsor for TMA Southwest ConferenceMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 12:21PMNational Commercial Auctioneers, LLC is proud to be the top funding supporter of the Turnaround Management Association Southwest Conference scheduled for April 7 - 9, 2010 at the Barton Creek Resort, Austin, TX. Â Hosted by the Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana Chapters of the TMA, this is the annual regional conference of professionals in the insolvency community, including turnaround professionals ...
The big opportunities in the legal profession are at small firmsSunday, February 14, 2010 @ 11:16PMAgility counts in tough economic times, giving solo and boutique lawyers the chance to reinvent themselves and prosper. Back when feuding couples had equity in their homes and investments worth fighting over, Scott Sagaria made a good living as a divorce lawyer.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Launches “Personal Brand Week”Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 6:00AMNationwide campaign to help students develop skills that can differentiate them in a crowded job market. Week-long event starts February 22nd, 2010
Peace Corps surges in popularity for college graduatesThursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:48PMMiami University graduates are doing something different than sitting behind a desk after graduation. They are joining the Peace Corps and doing it in record numbers.
Albany IT contractors out of pocketWednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 4:29AMAn umbrella group is yet to officially tell its IT contractors about its financial status, despite its companies facing administration and a pile of unpaid invoices running into the thousands of pounds.