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10,000 Small Businesses Get a Free Mobile Career Site

10,000 Small Businesses Get a Free Mobile Career Site »

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 22, 2011 Free recruiting software vendor SmartRecruiters has created a mobile career website for each of its 10,000-plus small business customers. In keeping with its mission, the sites were developed free of charge by SmartRecruiters, and are accessible via any web-enabled smartphone or tablet. SmartRecruiters will build a free mobile career website for every company that uses its software. The service is intended to make hiring easier by capitalizing on widespread use of mobile devices by consumers and job seekers.

Nearly half of all Internet use is mobile, yet most companies haven’t optimized their websites to make finding jobs easy — which means it’s harder than it should be to find quality candidates. SmartRecruiters addressed this by developing a proprietary style sheet that makes viewing and navigating job data on a mobile device as natural as it is on a desktop computer.

SmartRecruiters Mobile Career Sites are clean, customizable and touch-friendly. Candidates can search for openings the same way they check their Facebook news feed, by tapping their screens, and apply for a job with a single click using their Facebook and/or LinkedIn profiles.

Mobile Career Sites is the latest sans cost recruiting tool from SmartRecruiters.

● Earlier this year the company created a free Facebook application that allows small businesses to quickly and easily display jobs on corporate Facebook pages.

● SmartRecruiters also launched Job Manager, a free tool that allows users to publish jobs within any WordPress environment, such as a company blog.

● Small businesses using SmartRecruiters have hired over 17,000 workers since the free recruiting software platform launched in September 2010.

“We’re determined to make hiring easier and more cost-effective for small businesses,” said Jerome Ternynck, CEO of SmartRecruiters. “Smartphones are everywhere so it makes sense that companies should target these devices like they do the desktop. By optimizing career sites to improve the mobile experience, candidates are more likely to search from their smartphones and companies will find it easier to locate good candidates.”

“For employers, mobile is the new paradigm shift,” stated Michael Marlatt, a mobile recruiting expert and founder of mRecruitingcamp. “SmartRecruiters Mobile Career Sites are a great way for candidates and employers to connect on mobile devices.”

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Brendan Courtney Named President of Randstad Finance & Accounting, Randstad Human Resources

Brendan Courtney Named President of Randstad Finance & Accounting, Randstad Human Resources »

BOSTON, Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Randstad US, Professionals is pleased to announce that Brendan Courtney will assume leadership of its finance and accounting business, which includes Randstad Finance & Accounting, Randstad Human Resources and The Mergis Group. Courtney, who has served as president of The Mergis Group for the past three years, will be responsible for integrating, growing and taking the new organization to a greater level of performance.

“By combining these businesses, due to the acquisition of SFN Group, we have created the third largest provider of finance and accounting recruiting and staffing services in North America. Brendan is a proven leader whose extensive experience in professional recruiting, particularly in the finance and accounting, legal, sales and marketing and HR professions, makes him an ideal leader for our combined business,” said Daniel Foley, president of Randstad US, Professionals. “Having come up through the ranks of the organization, Brendan brings a wealth of grassroots knowledge that will translate into success for us,” he said. “We are pleased to have him at the helm of our F&A and HR businesses.”

Courtney is a seasoned recruiting executive with more than 20 years of experience in the professional services arena. He joined SFN Group as a vice president in 1998 with responsibility for strategic planning, sales and operations for multiple professional recruiting offices in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions after his previous company, A.J. Burton, was acquired by the company. In 2006, he assumed leadership of the company’s professional services group, which specialized in recruiting and staffing in technology, finance and accounting and other professional skill sets. Two years later, he was promoted to a corporate role as senior vice president for corporate development and field operations, leading all acquisitions and integration and process development initiatives. Shortly after, he was named president of The Mergis Group and Todays Office Professionals.

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GIS Named to HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen for Employee Screening

GIS Named to HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen for Employee Screening »

Chapin, SC (PRWEB) November 21, 2011 General Information Services, Inc. (GIS), a leading provider of background screening and talent acquisition solutions, has been named to HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen for Employee Screening.

To determine the ranking, clients of top background screening providers complete a short survey that discusses services provided, scope of services and quality and satisfaction with the services. HRO Today then compiles and ranks the information.

“Ultimately, GIS was included in this ranking because of our clients’ satisfaction with our services,” said Ray Conrad, owner and CEO of GIS. “In spite of that, we are not content with sitting idly by and letting these services carry us. Instead, we are always anticipating client needs by adding new products and improving on existing ones to remain a leader in client satisfaction.”

In the past year alone, GIS has grown their Pangea Talent Acquisition Suite to facilitate salaried hiring in addition to high-volume hourly hiring and, in a move that has aided many, has begun providing a domestic regulatory research map. This solution details regulations by state and helps clients determine what screenings they must (or must not) perform. The background screening regulations map is similar in nature to the International Screening Information System, an international regulatory research map that GIS began providing in 2005.

More importantly, these innovations have not lost their value over the years. As one of the first background screening companies in the U.S., GIS is well known for being one of the first to provide a secure online background screening portal. They are also recognized for having KwikScreen (one of the largest national criminal databases in the industry) and for using KwikScreen to help clients ensure that the people they hire remain free of adverse findings.

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Volt Workforce Solutions Receives Supplier Award from Rosemount

Volt Workforce Solutions Receives Supplier Award from Rosemount »

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Volt Workforce Solutions, the staffing business unit of Volt Information Sciences, Inc., announced that it has earned a 2011 Supplier Award from Rosemount Measurement and Flow Divisions of Emerson Process Management. Rosemount, a leader in safety measurement instrumentation, announced the annual awards at its Strategic Supplier Summit held in Minneapolis.

As a supplier of contingent employees to Rosemount, Volt received recognition for continuous improvement in the key areas of quality & delivery performance, lean/continuous improvement, price/strategic positioning, customer service, technology and cycle time.

“As a valued supplier, Volt Workforce Solutions has demonstrated excellence in key areas and consistently meets or exceeds Rosemount’s expectations,” stated Julie Goodlund / Global Strategic Sourcing Mgr – Indirect, Rosemount Measurement Division. “This recognition acknowledges Volt’s performance and the commitment of Volt’s entire team to share Rosemount’s vision going forward.”

Volt supplies Manufacturing, IT, Engineering and Administrative support. Volt has provided talent acquisition services to Rosemount since 2007.

“This is a great honor for Volt, and we are extremely proud of our successful relationship with Rosemount,” said Howard Zimmerman, Senior Vice President of Volt Workforce Solutions. “This recognition validates the efforts of every member of our service team to showcase our efficiency and quality in achieving Rosemount’s exacting requirements.”

Founded in 1950, Volt delivers innovative talent, technology and consulting solutions, operating through an international network servicing North and South America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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Bullhorn Workplace DNA Project: How Education Level, Age, Gender and Location Shape How We View Our Workplaces

Bullhorn Workplace DNA Project: How Education Level, Age, Gender and Location Shape How We View Our Workplaces
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BOSTON, Nov. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — What factors determine how you view your workplace’s culture? Bullhorn, Inc. tackled this very question today when it released the findings of its Workplace DNA Project. Education has the biggest impact: 55 percent of what matters to us ties back to our level of education. The next biggest factor is age (25 percent); followed by gender (15 percent); and geographic location (5 percent).

“When people take jobs with new organizations, they frequently analyze responsibilities and compensation closely while relying on gut feel developed during the interview process to decide if they’ll actually like working there,” said Art Papas, CEO of Bullhorn. “But given that cultural fit is so important to hiring success, it’s not surprising that 46% of new hires leave within 18 months. We embarked on the Workplace DNA Project to better understand the critical issue of workplace fit.”

The Bullhorn Workforce DNA Project is a study that reveals the factors that influence which workplace attributes matters to employees. Workers with higher levels of education seek inspiration, while others are more likely to look for personal enjoyment and rewards. Men tend to seek cutting edge technology, while women cite female leaders more often as desirable workplace traits. Older workers cited earning potential, while younger workers appear to gravitate toward fun, or as Bullhorn listed it, “laugh factory.”

While the greatest variance in the attributes came from those with higher and lower levels of education, one of the most interesting findings of the survey is that despite the rivalry, there is very little difference between the West Coast and the East Coast. In both Boston and San Francisco, workers highlighted work-life balance, constant learning and flexible schedules as the traits that matter most in their workplaces.

Highlights of the Bullhorn Workplace DNA Project include:

Education: People with higher education levels seek inspiration, while those with less education gravitate toward more service-oriented workplaces

Workers who have completed a higher level of education are 23 percent more likely than workers who have completed a lower level of education to choose an inspiring mission as a trait relevant to their workplace.
Workers who have completed a lower level of education are 12 percent more likely than workers who have completed a higher level of education to choose delighted customers as a trait relevant to their workplace.

Age: Older workers want to make money, while younger workers want to have fun

Older workers were more likely to choose earning potential as a relevant trait to their workplace.
As a top trait, younger workers picked “laugh factory.”

Gender: Men look for technology and money, while women look for female leaders and balance

Men were 11 percent more likely than women to say that cutting-edge technology was most relevant to their workplace. Other traits that men considered important include earning potential, inspiring mission, total freedom, rapid growth and promotion potential.
Women were 14 percent more likely than men to pick female leaders as a most relevant trait. Other top traits for women include being family friendly, having incredible mentors, constant learning, high IQ coefficient and flexible schedules.

The full report is available at http://www.bullhorn.com/news-event/workplace-DNA-project

Report Methodology

The survey was conducted online during May and June 2011. 4,996 professionals in the U.S. participated. Respondents ranged in age from 22 to 45 years old, and reside in either Greater Boston or the San Francisco Bay Area. They had at least some college education, and have been employed for at least six months by an employer during the last 10 years. Respondents conveyed information on their work experience, and indicated characteristics that describe the culture of the companies where they have been employed. The data has a statistical accuracy of +/- 1.4% at the 95% confidence level.

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iCIMS Ranked 30th Fastest Growing Company in New Jersey

iCIMS Ranked 30th Fastest Growing Company in New Jersey »

Hazlet, NJ (PRWEB) November 21, 2011 iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent management solutions, announced today that it ranks number 30 on the 2011 NJBIZ list of New Jersey’s Fifty Fastest Growing Companies. The awards program celebrates New Jersey’s most dynamic companies that progressively contribute to the success of the state’s economic growth and stability.

To qualify, companies had to meet selection criteria that included revenue of at least $500,000 in three out of the past four years and revenue growth in fiscal year 2010 as compared to 2007. Presenting sponsor, Rothstein Kass, calculated the nominations and then ranked the companies, taking both dollar and percentage increases into consideration.

Between 2007 and 2010, iCIMS’ revenue grew 100%, securing its place on the list of NJ’s fastest growing companies for the third consecutive year. The company now has more than 1000 clients using its Talent Platform, which streamlines all stages of the talent management lifecycle and includes applicant tracking, onboarding, and employee data management. iCIMS will be highlighted in a special supplement to NJBIZ on November 21, 2011.

As a further testament to its rapid growth, iCIMS has also been recognized on the 2011 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list of the fastest growing technology companies in North America, as well as the 2011 Inc. 500 | 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the US.

“We are humbled by all of the recent attention we have received due to our rapid expansion,” said Colin Day, CEO, iCIMS. “We look forward to a strong finish to a great year, and plans are in place to continue our aggressive growth over the next 3 years and beyond. We will always remain committed to the things that have made us successful- delivering easy-to-use, robust functionality along with exceptional customer support.”

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TalentWise Earns Top 5 Ranking for 4th Consecutive Year in HRO

TalentWise Earns Top 5 Ranking for 4th Consecutive Year in HRO »

Bothell, WA (PRWEB) November 17, 2011 TalentWise, a leading Hiring Process Management (HPM) solutions provider, announced today that HRO Today magazine has ranked the company one of the top five screening providers in two categories – “Overall” and “Quality of Service” – in their 2011 Baker’s Dozen Customer Satisfaction Ratings: Employee Screening. TalentWise is the only employment screening solution provider to earn a top five ranking in both categories for four consecutive years.

HRO Today’s rankings are based on customer survey data from the top screening providers’ customers. Each respondent was asked about services provided, scope and scale of services, and the quality and satisfaction with the services.

“At TalentWise, we strive to be a trusted business partner and to ensure our solutions drive the bottom line results our clients expect,” said Todd Owens, COO, TalentWise. “Competing among a field of over 1,200 companies, TalentWise is proud to be recognized by HRO Today as a leader in our industry for the 4th consecutive year. We look forward to delivering increasingly innovative technology and award-winning service for many years to come.”

The report’s results were based upon provider data and an anonymous satisfaction survey completed by customers of the top screening service providers from around the country. Survey results comprise of both large and small employers, with simple to very complex needs.

The rankings are based on point assignments and weightings of questions – plus a predetermined algorithm that calculates the overall score based on breadth, scope and scale, and quality. Rankings and weightings are determined statistically, and all feedback is from customers.

“Talentwise consistently ranks among the best screening providers and has, once again, demonstrated their commitment to service excellence with great quality of service ratings from their customer respondents,” added Elliot Clark, CEO and Publisher of HRO Today Magazine.
This news comes on the heels of TalentWise being recognized for several other awards this year, including Workforce Management magazine’s “The Hot List” and Taleo Business Edition “Partner of the Year.”

For more information about TalentWise, visit http://www.talentwise.com.

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Gary Rudnicki Named Head of Recruiting for Jackson

Gary Rudnicki Named Head of Recruiting for Jackson »

LANSING, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jackson National Life Insurance Company® (Jackson®), has appointed Gary Rudnicki head of recruiting. In his new role, Rudnicki, 52, will have responsibility for Jackson’s nation-wide talent acquisition initiatives. He will continue to be based in Lansing at the company’s national headquarters, and will report to Jim Sopha, Jackson’s chief operating officer.

“Jackson’s rapid growth and the sophisticated technology demands of our business require a consistent and dedicated focus on attracting and retaining top talent,” said Sopha. “Gary’s broad experience at Jackson in the areas of technology and recruiting will be a major asset to the organization as we continue to expand our capabilities and cultivate the next generation of Jackson’s leadership.”

Jackson has added more than 200 professionals across its domestic operating units in 2011 and anticipates similar expansion of its workforce in 2012.

Rudnicki will work in tandem with senior management to expand and enhance Jackson’s recruiting strategy, with particular emphasis on attracting top-tier candidates for the company’s Systems and Programming, Operations and Finance teams. He will also assume primary responsibility for organizing and overseeing Jackson’s on-boarding initiatives for new associates across the organization.

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Milicruit Partners with ClearedJobs.Net to Deliver Nationwide Virtual Career Fair for Cleared Professionals

Milicruit Partners with ClearedJobs.Net to Deliver Nationwide Virtual Career Fair for Cleared Professionals »

CHICAGO, Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — UBM Studios’ Milicruit, the recognized leader in virtual recruitment environments for veterans and military spouses, announces a strategic partnership with ClearedJobs.Net, the industry leader in career search services for the security cleared community. The partnership will kick off on January 19, 2012 with a nationwide Clearance Career Fair for professionals with active or current security clearances. This will be the first virtual cleared job fair serving both the Milicruit and ClearedJobs.Net communities.

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“Partnering with ClearedJobs.Net allows us to showcase career opportunities for service members, veterans and military spouses who attend our virtual career fairs. Having a partner like ClearedJobs.Net ensures we are providing the critical career opportunities needed by the military community which we serve,” stated Kevin O’Brien, VP Business Development, UBM Studios Milicruit.

The Clearance Career Fair will be open to all professionals with an active or current security clearance only. The virtual career fair attendees may attend the career fair from the comfort and convenience of their home or office. Milicruit provides a very user friendly interface for both the job seeker and the employer which does not require any software to download. Milicruit also provides a full customer service team to support exhibiting employers and participating job seekers with the technical support they may need to participate in the career fair. Interested candidates should register today at www.clearancecareerfair.com.

“It is important for ClearedJobs.Net to join forces with a strategic partner who provides superior customer service for our community, which mirrors the high quality products and services we provide the security cleared community,” says Kathleen Smith, CMO, ClearedJobs.Net. “From the current security cleared professional located anywhere in the United States to the military family overseas preparing to come home, we want to offer a career transition event that supports our nation’s on-going mission.”

The first Clearance Career Fair will be held on January 19th, 2012. For more information contact, John Nixon at [email protected] or Kevin O’Brien at [email protected].

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Sidley Wins Recruitment Award at the Black Solicitors Network UK Diversity Legal Awards

Sidley Wins Recruitment Award at the Black Solicitors Network UK Diversity Legal Awards »

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sidley Austin LLP* is pleased to announce that the firm was recognised with an award for recruiting and attracting talent from diverse backgrounds at the Black Solicitors Network (BSN) UK Diversity Legal Awards 2011 ceremony. These national industry awards recognise the work of those organisations and individuals who are making significant contributions in the area of promoting diversity within, and equality of access into, the legal profession.

Sidley received an award in the Recruitment category for the innovative ways in which the firm has recruited diverse talent.

“We feel proud and honoured to be acknowledged by our peers for promoting a cause about which we at Sidley feel passionate,” said Elizabeth Uwaifo, partner and London Chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. “We believe that to achieve greater diversity in the future, we must start by facilitating the diversity of candidates that will become eligible to enter the profession. We thank the Black Solicitors Network for their tireless drive for greater diversity and also thank the Windsor Fellowship for giving Sidley the opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to diversity.”

“Sidley is dedicated to promoting diversity within the legal profession globally,” said Thomas A. Cole, Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee. “This award demonstrates this commitment and further validates the importance of our firmwide diversity and inclusion efforts.”

Sidley was recently ranked the 7th most diverse firm in London according to research carried out by BSN for its Diversity League Table (DLT). BSN is committed to achieving equality of access, retention and promotion of black solicitors.

Sidley is a leading and progressive proponent of law firm diversity and inclusion and has been a pioneer in creating opportunities for women and lawyers of diverse backgrounds. Sidley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has included the creation of the Sidley Prelaw Scholars Initiative, launched in 2006 and the first program of its kind among U.S. law firms. The Initiative seeks to encourage greater diversity in law schools by providing financial support during the law school application process to racially and ethnically diverse undergraduate students.

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Robert Half Legal Survey: Making Partner Takes Attorneys an Average of Seven Years

Robert Half Legal Survey: Making Partner Takes Attorneys an Average of Seven Years »

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Does it take longer than it used to for law firm associates to make partner? Not according to a new survey from Robert Half Legal. Attorneys interviewed said they believe it takes an average of seven years to reach partner status today, down from eight years when the survey was conducted in 2003.

The survey was developed by Robert Half Legal, a premier legal staffing firm specializing in lawyers, paralegals and other highly skilled legal professionals. It was conducted by an independent research firm and includes responses from 175 lawyers at the largest law firms in the United States.

Lawyers were asked, “What would you estimate is the average number of years it takes for an associate to make partner?” The median response was seven years.

“The time it takes to make partner has declined slightly, but competition remains high,” said Charles Volkert, executive director of Robert Half Legal. “Some firms have reduced the number of partner positions, which has prompted associates to seek alternative career options, such as a non-equity partner track or another less traditional path.”

The demographics at a given firm also can impede or hasten an associate’s route to partner, Volkert noted. “If a firm’s most senior partners have postponed retirement, there may be fewer openings for associates,” he said.

Robert Half Legal offered the following advice to lawyers interested in advancing their careers:

Focus on professional development. In addition to legal skills, concentrate on helping the firm improve client service levels and grow revenue.

Align yourself with a mentor or career coach. Find a more senior attorney who can provide advice and guidance, as well as help you identify ways to raise your visibility at the firm.

Immerse yourself in the profession. Become involved in the local chapter of the bar association, do pro bono work, volunteer in the community or contribute to well-regarded legal publications or forums online. All these activities will enhance your professional reputation.

Network consistently. Expand your roster of professional contacts and stay in regular communication with them. The more people you know, the more likely it is that you’ll hear of new opportunities that could help you keep your career on track.

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SimplyHired.com Recruitment Advertising Network Grows to 25,000 Partners

SimplyHired.com Recruitment Advertising Network Grows to 25,000 Partners »

Mountain View, Calif. (PRWEB) November 17, 2011 SimplyHired.com®, the world’s largest job search engine, today announced that its recruitment advertising network has grown to more than 25,000 partners with the addition of Business Insider, one of the fastest growing news sites online.

With 25,000 partners, SimplyHired.com offers the industry’s largest recruitment advertising network comprised of social networks, blogs and content sites. It enables employers to tap into passive job search candidates as they go about their daily lives online by aligning job postings with site content — creating relevance and sparking the interest of readers. Hiring companies can also utilize SimplyHired.com’s partner network for posting their open positions, ultimately reaching millions of job candidates.

Since establishing its recruitment advertising network in 2007, SimplyHired.com has connected job seekers at popular news sites such as IDG Properties, CNNMoney, The Washington Post and Bloomberg Businessweek to their dream job postings. Visitors to SimplyHired.com’s partner sites benefit from targeted job content while potential employers get visibility among high-quality passive candidates.

“SimplyHired.com has more than doubled our recruitment advertising network over the past three years, and we are proud to have grown to more than 25,000 partner sites,” said Gautam Godhwani, co-founder and CEO at SimplyHired.com. “This is a significant number because it helps us to further our mission to help people find a job they love — connecting great candidates with employers looking for heir future top performers, wherever they are on the Web.”

Business Insider, the most recent addition to the Simply Hired network, now provides their 12 million monthly users access to more than eight million job postings on http://www.SimplyHired.com via the Business Insider website.

Simply Hired operates its partner network through Job-a-matic, a fully hosted job board software.

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Nicole Phillips Joins CTPartners as a Principal in the New York Office

Nicole Phillips Joins CTPartners as a Principal in the New York Office »

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CTPartners (AMEX: CTP), a leading global retained executive search firm, announced today that Nicole Phillips has joined the firm as a Principal in the Retail & Consumer Practice. Nicole specializes in the fashion, retail, consumer and beauty industry sectors, recruiting across a broad range of disciplines including CEOs, general management, marketing, sales, operations, stores, creative and merchandising. Her clients are leading specialty, mass, direct-to-consumer/ecommerce retailers and wholesale companies. Nicole also has depth of experience in the recruitment of executives within the beauty industry, both wholesale and retail.

Nicole brings with her more than 14 years of experience in executive search. Most recently she was Vice President with Kirk Palmer & Associates, a boutique search firm dedicated to consumer and retail clients. Her earlier search experience includes Korn/Ferry International and Heidrick & Struggles.

A former industry executive, Nicole was Director of Leadership Talent with Limited Brands. She was a key member of the team that built its in-house executive search function and recruited numerous senior executives to the business.

Jim DiFilippo, Head of the Retail & Consumer Goods Practice at CTPartners, stated, “We are very pleased to welcome Nicole. Her reputation and expertise in the fashion, retail, beauty and consumer sectors will be a great complement to our team.

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Pinnacle Technical Resources Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Major Acquisition, Continued Growth

Pinnacle Technical Resources Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Major Acquisition, Continued Growth »

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) November 15, 2011 Fifteen years ago, Pinnacle Technical Resources launched from a living room. Now, as the firm celebrates a landmark anniversary, it has grown into a major force among staffing and workforce solutions companies, with 4,000 consultants serving clients at more than 450 sites across North America.

Pinnacle’s status as an industry leader was further cemented earlier this month, as the company acquired Provade, Inc., creating an unprecedented union between a company focused on staffing and a business that provides the vendor management technology relied on by Fortune 500 companies.

“As we reach our 15th anniversary, we’re not just celebrating how far we’ve come,” said Nina Vaca-Humrichouse, CEO and founder of Pinnacle. “We are looking forward to unprecedented growth and a new way to delight our customers, thanks to the acquisition of Provade.”

The Provade acquisition is just one of the recent major happenings at Pinnacle:

For the seventh straight year, the company was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.
Pinnacle was ranked the third-fastest-growing staffing firm in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts. It was the company’s seventh consecutive year to be ranked among the top 10 fastest-growing firms – something no other organization has accomplished.
Pinnacle was honored as the country’s top minority-owned firm by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
Pinnacle was one of only seven companies to receive the 2011 AT&T Supplier Award for helping AT&T deliver outstanding service to its customers.

In addition, Pinnacle team members continue their involvement in business and community organizations. With their fingers on the pulse of the employment markets, Pinnacle leaders can provide insights and strategies beneficial to these groups as they work to create positive change:

Vaca-Humrichouse serves as chairman of the board for the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as well as a founding board member for Startup America Partnership.
Jim Humrichouse, president for Pinnacle, was just named to the board of directors for the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce
Senior vice president Freddy Vaca recently joined the board of directors of the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Executive Vice President of Technologies for Randstad US, Professionals Joins the TechServe Alliance Board of Directors

Executive Vice President of Technologies for Randstad US, Professionals Joins the TechServe Alliance Board of Directors »

WOBURN, Mass., Nov. 15, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Robert M. Dickey, Executive Vice President of Technologies for Randstad US, Professionals, has been added to the Board of Directors for the TechServe Alliance.

TechServe Alliance is a collaboration of IT services firms, clients, consultants, and suppliers dedicated to advancing excellence and ethics within the IT services industry. TechServe Alliance serves as the voice of the industry before the policymakers and the national and trade press. By providing access to the knowledge and best practices of an entire industry and tapping the “collective scale” of its companies, TechServe Alliance supports its members in the efficient delivery of best-in-class IT services for clients and exceptional professional opportunities for every IT consultant.

As a newly added member of the association’s governing body, Bob will be working with the TechServe Alliance CEO and staff to provide the strategic direction for the association as it advances its mission on behalf of its members and the industry.

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