Don’t Forget Social Networking for Recruiting, Says nowHIRE

Don’t Forget Social Networking for Recruiting, Says nowHIRE

New white paper advises companies to consider the applicant experience when building their career site.

Detroit, MI (PRWEB) August 7, 2008

Social media has changed the game in recruiting. Organizations need to be creative and compelling in their communications to attract the best job candidates, and support it with an interactive career site (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm).

In Social Networking and Your Career Site: Innovating for a Better Applicant Experience (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm), applicant tracking vendor nowHIRE urges organizations to take the time to understand the new breed of applicants. Job seekers today are highly connected through online social networking (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm) sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and MySpace. And they expect that same level of interaction from potential employers.

“Static career sites no longer work,” said Joseph Impastato, president of nowHIRE. “Many of the applicants live online, and expect more than one-way communications from companies they’d like to work for. Companies need to reach out with new media like blogging and video tours, which brands their company as forward-thinking and applicant-friendly.”

Since applicants are consumers of the corporate brand, companies that design or redo their career site must remember specific candidate demographics. These include the age of the applicants, what their primary language is, their education level and what type of job they’re looking for (hourly or salaried).

Since career sites are the front end that integrates into the company’s hiring system, companies can do much to keep the conversation going. Pre-screening assessments (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm) should be designed so applicants can stop and start on their own time. Automated responses to applicant interaction personalize the company’s keep-in-touch communications (such as interview scheduling, status checks, etc.)

The nowHIRE application tracking system is the only system on the market focused on the applicant experience. nowHIRE provides the frontline technical support for candidates, with experts that respond to their questions quickly. Candidates can check their status online, and the system supports multiple languages. All these functions help candidates feel valued and respected during the application process.

To discover other key considerations for social media interaction and today’s applicants, download a copy of the white paper, “Social Networking and Your Career Site: Innovating for a Better Applicant Experience,” at http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm (http://www. nowhire. com/register_SN_whitepaper. htm).

About nowHIRE

Since 1998, nowHIRE has been a premier provider of applicant tracking systems for companies of every size within diverse vertical markets. Their industry-defining solutions feature fully integrated, Web-based recruiting and applicant tracking software modules. Companies are able to configure the software to their specific recruiting needs—whether it be for hourly, salaried, internal or contingent employees, or any combination thereof. nowHIRE’s solutions give clients what they call “Zoom”—the competitive edge.

Media Contact:
Joseph N Impastato II
586-778-8491 (15)
Joseph. Impastato(at)nowHIRE. com

Gail DeLano
Fisher Vista, LLC / HRmarketer. com
831-685-9700
Gdelano(at)fishervista. com

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Accurate Background Introduces New Vice President of Technology

Accurate Background Introduces New Vice President of Technology

Stephen Schultz joins the company with more than 15 years of technology experience.

Lake Forest, Calif. (PRWEB) January 5, 2010

Accurate Background, a leader in the background screening (https://www. accuratebackground. com/products/background_screening. htm) industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Stephen Schultz as their new Vice President of Technology.

Schultz joins Accurate Background (https://www. accuratebackground. com) with more than 15 years of experience in technical environments across a variety of industries. During his career, Schultz has specialized in network and application security, system integration, and process and procedure development. He was most recently the Security Director at California State University where he was responsible for the operational management of a complex system infrastructure in support of the Oracle/PeopleSoft enterprise system, known as the Common Management System (CMS). CMS is the largest administration system of its kind in higher education and is utilized by all 23 California State University campuses with an estimated 450,000 users.

In his new role with Accurate Background, Schultz will be responsible for overseeing the product development, programming and technology departments to maintain and improve security initiatives as well as ensure timely delivery of technology enhancements and system integrations (https://www. accuratebackground. com/products/integration_solutions. htm).

"Stephen's strong technology background is instrumental in our continuous objective to develop industry-leading technology that is designed with the latest security protocols in place and simplifies the background screening process for our clients," said Dave Dickerson, president of Accurate Background. "His expertise and knowledge will certainly elevate our already impressive and innovative technology offerings."

About Accurate Background
Accurate Background, a nationwide company based in Lake Forest, Calif., is a technology leader in the background screening field. They continue to be at the forefront in their industry, offering innovative background check and security research products to organizations nationwide and globally. Through expert leadership and a commitment to quality information, they have illustrated their ability to meet the needs of their clients in employment screening, vendor certification and fraud prevention. They are HX-XML Certified and recently launched AccurateNow (https://j2ee. accuratebackground. com/accuratenow. com), a background screening solution for small to midsize businesses. In 2008, they were ranked for the third year in a row on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 and their pre-employment screening solution was awarded the American Bankers Association's exclusive endorsement through its affiliate, the Corporation for American Banking. For more information about Accurate Background and its products, call 800.784.3911 or visit their web site at www. accuratebackground. com.

This press release was distributed through PRWeb by Human Resources Marketer (HR Marketer: www. HRmarketer. com) on behalf of the company listed above.

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PAIRS Foundation Offering Free Classes to Help Combat Veterans Impacted by PTSD

PAIRS Foundation Offering Free Classes to Help Combat Veterans Impacted by PTSD

The nonprofit PAIRS Foundation will offer a series of free 90-minute online classes this month to help returning combat veterans and family members impacted by PTSD. Early intervention through effective education and skills training is critical for combat veterans and families.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) November 11, 2009

The nonprofit PAIRS Foundation will offer a series of free 90-minute online classes this month to help returning combat veterans and family members impacted by PTSD. "Early intervention through effective education and skills training is critical for combat veterans and family members," said Seth Eisenberg (http://setheisenberg. pairs. com), President and CEO of PAIRS Foundation (http://www. pairs. com).

An estimated one in five U. S. veterans returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan is reported to have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eisenberg said. Symptoms include flashbacks and nightmares that may cause memory and attention problems, anxiety, irritability, depression, insomnia, isolation and withdrawal. PTSD also impacts many others; an estimated quarter of a million Americans will develop PTSD at some point in their lives after a terrifying experience, from car accidents to hurricanes, abuse, rape and other traumatic events.

Eisenberg delivered a plenary address at the "Spiritual Trauma of War" conference sponsored by the Veterans Administration in Chicago this month and a workshop for VA professionals on educational approaches to help couples impacted by combat deployment improve communication, emotional understanding, and strengthen marriages (http://participant. pairs. com/about).

PAIRS Foundation is actively collaborating with the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and other military and VA facilities nationwide to help active duty, reserve, guard, veterans and family members impacted by combat deployment.

"We're honored that our collaboration with the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center was recently selected as a 'Best Practice' by the Veterans Administration," Eisenberg said.

Chaplain Ron Craddock, Chief of Chaplain Services at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, said the program is making a difference. "PAIRS is changing the lives of returning combat veterans and their spouses," he said.

"Combat deployment can significantly impact couple relationships," said Eisenberg. "The added impact of PTSD and TBI on many returning veterans requires urgent attention."

Eisenberg cited research conducted on a pilot group at Charlie Norwood that showed a 25 percent increase in the number of couples experiencing marital distress following deployment. "Early, effective intervention is needed to reduce the impact on these couples and their children," Eisenberg said, "Curriculum-based educational programs based on emotional literacy can make an immediate difference for these soldiers and their families," Eisenberg said.

"Following a weekend PAIRS retreat for returning combat veterans and spouses," Eisenberg said, "the percentage of couples able to effectively communicate with each other increased from 26 to 79 percent."

Laurie Ott of the CSRA Wounded Warrior Care Project (http://www. projectaugusta. org/index. htm) in Augusta, GA was one of the program sponsors. "PAIRS is exactly what we were looking for in terms of real relationship skills for combat-returned and wounded warriors and their spouses," she said. "Our survey before and after PAIRS shows a profound impact on both couples' perception of their relationship and hope for the future... helping our heroes and their families reconnect after combat, and giving them the skills to improve their relationships and communication."

PAIRS Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization established in 1983 to develop, refine and deliver educational programs that enhance interpersonal relationships, conduct research and train course leaders.

For more information, contact PAIRS at 877 PAIRS 4U (724 7748) or visit www. pairs. com. A current schedule of classes is available online (http://consumer. pairs. com).

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Hull Barrett Attorneys Licensed in Georgia & South Carolina

Hull Barrett Attorneys Licensed in Georgia & South Carolina

Hull Barrett’s Thomas L. Cathey & Chris Driver sworn into the South Carolina Bar

Augusta, GA (Vocus) October 4, 2010

Hull Barrett, PC is pleased to announce that Thomas L. Cathey and Chris Driver have been sworn into the South Carolina bar. The South Carolina Bar began in 1884 as an organization of approximately 200 lawyers. Today the Bar serves more than 13,000 members through a variety of programs and services designed to advance justice, professionalism and understanding of the law.

Hull Barrett, PC now has 13 attorneys who are licensed to practice in both Georgia and South Carolina. “Real estate and labor and employment matters are important issues to businesses in South Carolina and Georgia,” said Rand Hanna, senior member at Hull Barrett. “Having more attorneys who can provide representation in both states in these and other related matters helps our firm better serve the CSRA area and outlying areas in both states.”

Tom graduated cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Chappell Hill School of Law in 2000. Senior member of Hull Barrett’s labor and employment practice group, Tom is licensed to practice in Georgia, North Carolina and now South Carolina. His practice focuses in the area of general civil litigation with extensive experience in employment litigation, governmental liability and public employment litigation and worker’s compensation law. Using his vast knowledge of state and federal employment laws and keeping up to date on current employment trends, Tom is equipped to counsel a number of public and private entities in employment and personnel matters, including employee discipline and termination issues. From his first hand experience and to better serve clients, Tom has drafted employment policies and handbooks that meet the business needs of the employer and comply with state and federal regulations. He also assist employers during investigations by the EEOC or Department of Labor and helps employers navigate personnel matters with attention to the intersection of worker’s compensation laws, the American with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act.

Chris graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia School of Law in 2002. Since joining Hull Barrett, he has practiced in the areas of construction and real estate law, both transactional and litigation, with a focus on the use and enjoyment of real estate, including land use, zoning, eminent domain, and property rights. He also practices local government law and has been Columbia County’s primary counsel for its right-of-way acquisitions and eminent domain litigation. Chris is instrumental in working with both large national employers and small local businesses for their transactional needs and provides counsel to help prevent litigation. He is a member of the institute of city and county attorneys and currently serves on the board of the Kiwanis Club of Augusta.

About Hull Barrett, PC:
Hull Barrett, PC is a full service law firm with 28 attorneys firm wide. The firm is engaged in a general civil practice providing a broad range of legal services with an emphasis on general litigation, trials and appeals; securities and corporate law; mergers, acquisitions and public offerings; local government law and eminent domain actions; health care; computer and technology law; internet ventures; trademark and copyright law; taxation; public finance; commercial real estate; construction law and disputes; employment law; banking law; insurance law; trusts, estate planning and probate; First Amendment and media law and environmental matters. Hull Barrett represents a broad client base of major corporations, small businesses, professional entities, financial and lending institutions, local governments, public authorities, public utilities, railroad companies, insurance companies, health care institutions and individuals.

Hull Barrett is also a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Primerus), which is the leading alliance of small and medium-sized, top-rated, independent firms. Primerus has 160 law firms located in Canada, China, Cyprus, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, and 44 states in the United States. Primerus firms provide clients with responsive, partner-level service at reasonable fees. Law firms in the U. S. and Canada must be AV-rated using the Martindale-Hubbell peer review service. For firms outside of North America, consideration is given to respected resources, such as, Chambers Global Guide, Legal 500 EMEA, and IFLR 1000. Additionally, once approved for membership, every Primerus firm is audited, annually, to ensure that the legal services they continue to provide to clients are of a consistent, high quality, year after year. Each member is committed to the following standards: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility and Community Service.

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Agency Offers HUD-approved Home Buyer Education Class Saturday, March 27, 2010

Agency Offers HUD-approved Home Buyer Education Class Saturday, March 27, 2010

Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management is pleased to announce the expansion of their First Time Homebuyer seminar to the Las Vegas community.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) March 19, 2010

Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management, a HUD-approved housing counseling agency, offers a free First-Time Homebuyer class where prospective homeowners can learn what to expect in the home buying process.

Springboard's pre-purchase education class is approved by HUD www. hud. gov, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. Upon completing the First-Time Homebuyer class, participants will receive a certificate of achievement. The certificate meets the requirement of many mortgage lenders and eligibility requirements for down payment assistance, closing cost assistance and affordable homebuyer programs.

Springboard is pleased to announce the expansion of their First Time Homebuyer seminar to the Las Vegas community. Headquartered in Riverside, California, Springboard has branch offices in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada. Springboard is a nonprofit consumer credit counseling and comprehensive housing counseling agency that works to strengthen communities and improve the lives of consumers by offering services that promote financial literacy, homeownership and a healthy economy.

“We’re very pleased to offer first time homebuyer education to the Las Vegas community,” said Melinda Opperman Springboard’s senior vice president of community outreach and industry relations. “As we continue to weather the worst housing crisis in 60 years, studies indicate that consumers who receive pre-purchase education are less likely to default on their loan,” said Opperman.

Springboard’s seminar to the Las Vegas community will be held Saturday, March 27 from 11:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. at the Las Vegas Library located at 833 Las Vegas Boulevard North, Las Vegas, NV 89101. A light lunch will be provided.

The workshop is free however registration is required. Two hours of course prep time are also required and may be completed online. To register, call 800.947.3752, ext. 7820 or send an email to education(at)credit(dot)org.

About Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management
SPRINGBOARD® Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit personal financial education and counseling organization founded in 1974. Springboard is a HUD-approved housing counseling agency and a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, a national organization of nonprofit credit counseling agencies. The agency offers personal financial education and assistance with credit counseling, housing counseling, debt and money management through educational programs and confidential counseling. Springboard is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, signifying high standards for agency governance, fiscal integrity, counselor certification and service delivery policies. The agency provides pre-bankruptcy counseling and debtor education as mandated by the bankruptcy reform law. The agency has locations in California, Arizona and Nevada and offers face-to-face and nationwide phone counseling services. For more information on Springboard, call 1-800 WISE PLAN (1-800-947-3752) ext. 7750 or visit their web site at www. credit. org.

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GlobalSign Releases Code Signing Certificates for Individual Software Developers

GlobalSign Releases Code Signing Certificates for Individual Software Developers

GlobalSign’s publicly trusted Code Signing Certificates now available to qualified Independent Software Developers.

RSA San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 2, 2010

GlobalSign Inc (www. globalsign. com), one of the longest established Certification Authorities (CA) and specialists in supplying Digital Identities used to authenticate the publisher of software and produce tamper evident virtual “shrink-wrapped” software, has today announced the introduction of GlobalSign’s Code Signing Certificates for Individual Developers. GlobalSign Code Signing Certificates support many popular developer platforms ranging from Microsoft Authenticode (including the new Windows 7 and VBA) to Adobe AIR.

Up until recently, developers of downloadable software had little choice on how to secure their application, protect their brand identity, and reduce download abandonment due to un-trusted warning messages that result from unsigned or self-signed code. More and more operating systems insist that code available for installation be digitally signed to provide the recipient assurances that the identity of the publisher has been verified by an independent and trusted source and that the code was not altered after it was signed. Pop-ups ranging from Running Unsigned Code / Executables can be dangerous! to Publisher = Unknown; “Are you sure you want to install this application to you computer have significant negative business impact, slowing distribution as would-be installers are cautioned to pause or even abandon installation completely.

GlobalSign will continue to offer Code Signing Certificates to publishers affiliated with legal organizations such as enterprise, educational institutes, and government entities; however independent software developers will now be provided an alternative method to obtain a “vetted” digital identity using alternative identity verification processes focused on the individual applicant. In both the case of individual software developers and organization software vendors, the end user experience will be the same in that a trusted message will appear encouraging increased downloads and installations.

“GlobalSign sees expanding publicly trusted code signing to individual developers as an important way to increase the security model for applications developed on key platforms such as Microsoft Authenticode and Adobe AIR. Delivering a secure method to publish software to both Organizations and Independent software developers moves the market one step closer to expecting publically verifiable code as the standard for acceptance.” according to Lila Kee, Director of Product Marketing.

For more information on GlobalSign Code Signing Products, please visit:
Http://www. globalsign. com/code-signing/ (http://www. globalsign. com/code-signing/)

About GlobalSign
Established in 1996 and as a WebTrust accredited public certificate authority, GlobalSign offers publicly trusted SSL Certificates, EV SSL, Managed SSL Services, S/MIME email security and Code Signing for use on all platforms including mobile devices. Its Trusted Root solution uses the widely embedded GlobalSign Root CA certificates to provide immediate PKI trust for Microsoft Certificate Services and internal PKI, eliminating the costs of using untrusted Root Certificates. Its partnership with Adobe to provide Certified Document Services (CDS) enables secure digitally signed PDF documents, certified transcripts and e-invoices. These core Digital Certificate solutions allow its thousands of authenticated customers to conduct secure online transactions, data transfer, distribution of tamper-proof code, and protection of online identities for secure email and access control. The company has a history of innovation within the online security industry and has offices in the US, UK, Belgium, Japan, and China.

GMO Internet Group
GMO Internet Group, headquartered in Japan, is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services worldwide. The group holds top domestic market share in domain registration, web hosting, and payment processing and provides a host of other Internet services including global online security services, e-commerce solutions, and Internet advertising to both businesses and individuals. At the centre of the group is GMO Internet, Inc. a company listed on the prestigious first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE: 9449). Please visit www. gmo. jp/en (http://www. gmo. jp/en) for further details.

For further details please contact:

Steve Waite
GlobalSign
+603-570-7060 / 1-877-SSLGLOBAL

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Boris’ Bright Idea - The Mayor adds Tim Campbell to his team

Boris’ Bright Idea - The Mayor adds Tim Campbell to his team

Tim Campbell, of BBC's 'The Apprentice' fame and now CEO of Bright Ideas Trust, has been appointed the Mayor's Ambassador for Training and Apprenticeships.

(PRWeb UK) July 11, 2010

Boris Johnson's drive to create more apprenticeships and training opportunities across London has steered him towards Tim Campbell, CEO of Bright Ideas Trust. He has appointed Tim as the Mayor's Ambassador for Training and Enterprise.

As CEO of Bright Ideas Trust, Tim is helping young people aged 16-30 develop their business idea. They offer support in the form of funding as well as continual advice from business experts. Tim stated “Through my discussions with the Mayor’s team the synergy of their goals and ours became obvious. We both wish to improve the situation for young people in London and feel in these particular times, things are very difficult”.

Initially, the voluntary role will focus on a major campaign to increase the number of apprentices across London and develop the Mayor’s overall apprenticeship strategy. The Mayor also wants to draw on Tim’s unique motivational, business and leadership skills to inspire business and Londoners and companies to develop and become involved in new training opportunities, as well as setting up new businesses in the capital. The Mayor felt Tim, through his role at Bright Ideas Trust, was “incredibly suited to this important challenge, bringing extensive business experience and investment in London's aspiring entrepreneurs.“

On his appointment, Tim commented “London is a great city of opportunity brimming with ideas and talent that we continually harness. There is also a huge, untapped talent pool hidden within businesses and individuals across our capital. The key to unlocking it is the development of real in-work training initiatives that allow people to realise their potential and businesses to develop those home-grown skills to the benefit of the company.

“Some of those on apprenticeships will come up with bright ideas for creating wealth and this will also be a key focus for me. I am looking forward to working closely with the Mayor and his team in supporting exciting new training opportunities across London."

Boris Johnson believes “London’s future prosperity depends on the quality and skills of its workforce and it is essential at this time that we step up a gear in our drive to create more training opportunities across the city. His [Tim’s] understanding of London and its businesses, plus his unwavering enthusiasm, will inspire and motivate others to ingrain training initiatives into the heart of their business planning and make the most of the talent we have in London."

Notes to editors

1.  The Mayor’s Ambassador for Training and Enterprise is an unpaid, voluntary role.
2.  Tim is CEO of Bright Ideas Trust, which invests in start-up businesses started by Londoners who are Not in Employment, Education or Training. For more info on Bright Ideas Trust go to www. brightideastrust. com

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