Archive for September, 2009


Viet Nam lacks IT human resources (Vi t Nam News)

Viet Nam lacks IT human resources (Vi t Nam News)
Ha Noi Viet Nam remains a favoured software outsourcing partner of Japan, but the country still lacks adequate information technology (IT) human resources.

Media Advisory/REMINDER: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Marketwire)

Media Advisory/REMINDER: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Marketwire)
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(Marketwire – Sept. 25, 2009) – The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, along with the Honourable Gord Mackintosh, Minister of Family Services and Housing for Manitoba, will highlight the …

Media Advisory/REMINDER: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Marketwire)

Media Advisory/REMINDER: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Marketwire)
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(Marketwire – Sept. 25, 2009) – The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) and Member of Parliament for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, along with the Honourable Gord Mackintosh, Minister of Family Services and Housing for Manitoba, will highlight the …

Media Advisory/REMINDER: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Marketwire)

Media Advisory/REMINDER: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (Marketwire)
MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Sept. 24, 2009) – Mr. LaVar Payne, Member of Parliament for Medicine Hat, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will announce Government of Canada support to 1228206 Alberta Ltd. (HR Solutions) to help local youth find jobs. Mr. Payne will be available to answer questions from the media following the …

UT human resources director retiring; position cut (Knoxville News Sentinel)

UT human resources director retiring; position cut (Knoxville News Sentinel)
The executive director for the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s human resources office will retire at the end of the year, and the university is eliminating the executive level position in an effort to cut costs, UT announced Thursday. Alan Chesney has spent nearly 13 years at UT, according to the university. The position elimination is not part of the statewide HR redesign announced last …

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Carol J. LaPunzina Senior Vice President – Human Resources (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Carol J. LaPunzina Senior Vice President – Human Resources (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
GREENWICH, Conn.—-W. R. Berkley Corporation today announced the appointment of Carol J. LaPunzina as senior vice president human resources, a newly established position. She will be responsible for human resource operations and personnel development for the corporation.

Media Advisory: Service Canada (Marketwire)

Media Advisory: Service Canada (Marketwire)
CAMROSE, ALBERTA–(Marketwire – Sept. 21, 2009) – Mr. Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Crowfoot, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, will participate in the official opening of the newly renovated Camrose Service Canada Centre. Mr. Sorenson will be available for a photo op and to answer questions from the media following the event …

Today’s Lean Office: Smart and Stylish, Not Just Smaller (Manage Smarter)

Today’s Lean Office: Smart and Stylish, Not Just Smaller (Manage Smarter)
Corporate branding is not a new concept, but in the race to attract and retain talent, workplace strategies around portfolio management, cost efficiency, and human resources are driving a new generation of branded workplaces.

Intersouth leads $5 million round in S.C. human resources services firm (Local Tech Wire)

Intersouth leads $5 million round in S.C. human resources services firm (Local Tech Wire)
Pair of veteran executives in Charleston buy Columbia-based Acadia Human Capital Solutions. Intersouth, C&B Capital provide financial backing for acquisition and plans for expansion. Acadia will move to Charleston, launch a software-as-a-service model.

Intersouth leads $5 million round in S.C. human resources services firm (Local Tech Wire)

Intersouth leads $5 million round in S.C. human resources services firm (Local Tech Wire)
Pair of veteran executives in Charleston buy Columbia-based Acadia Human Capital Solutions. Intersouth, C&B Capital provide financial backing for acquisition and plans for expansion. Acadia will move to Charleston, launch a software-as-a-service model.