Jobs: TECH LEAD PROJECT PLANNER (Project Management)
TECH LEADS / PROJECT PLANNER
PROJECT RELATED COMPETENCIES
- Solution Development and Delivery
- Provides technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration for client engagement from definition phase through implementation.
- Applies significant knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients.
- Reviews work of development team.
- Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
- Technical Effort Management
- Creates and executes development plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Keeps product sponsors / managers well informed of status of development effort and serves as liaison between development staff and project manager.
- Ensures technical teams are contributing to our code library.
- Owns the development lifecycle and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout the project.
- Communicates and enforces coding standards
- Performs code reviews and mentors junior developers.
- Manages technical resources within budget and project schedule.
- Consistently delivers high-quality services
CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES
Technical Expertise
Understands complex database concepts and effectively employs different database design techniques.
Possesses demonstrated work experience with more than one relational database management system.
Understands the benefits of the various programming languages.
Possesses significant knowledge of client/server and internet systems architectures.
Understands browser / client specific compatibility issues.
Communication
Facilitates team meetings effectively.
Holds regular status meetings with development team.
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Leadership
Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model.
Manages the development of team by ensuring that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests when possible.
Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change .
Manages the process of innovative change effectively.
Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
Teamwork
Facilitates effective team interaction.
Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovator Development
Seeks and participates in personal development opportunities above and beyond training required by us.
Trains other innovators and open source developers through both formal and informal training programs.
Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company.
Challenges fellow innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.
Internal Operations
Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.
For immediate consideration, please contact
jobs@catalystsolutionsllc.com.
Referred by: Victor Smith & Ronney John
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CALL PROCESSING ENGINEER
CALL PROCESSING ENGINEER
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide on-call support for all of Call Processing applications and systems.
Perform daily tasks related to monitoring and health of systems and applications.
Ensure all applications are properly monitored using current monitoring mechanisms and providing information to NOC for new applications/systems that need to be monitored.
Provide resolution and tracking of Call Processing applications.
Deploy call processing application. Staging and testing.
Determine and verify all production defects related to the above applications
Write and review scripts to automate processes, provide checks and display Call Processing data.
Develop and maintain documentation and procedures related to the all applications and systems.
Write procedures for the NOC to handle common tasks.
Troubleshooting any call related issues that may come up, providing ad hoc solutions to fix a customer impacting issue as quick as possible.
Troubleshooting with the Development and QA teams for any new releases of a Call Processing Application
REQUIRED
Knowledge of Linux/Unix --1-3 yrs
Scripting Knowledge -- Perl, PHP, Bash,SQL 1-3 yrs
Database technologies (Oracle, MySQL) 1-3 yrs
Strong troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills
Strong Communications skills
In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals
Ability to work well independently and on a team.
Experience and flexibility regarding on-call responsibilities.
Creative problem solving abilities.
DESIRED
Experience with VOIP, VOIP equipment, and TDM voice equipment
For immediate consideration, please contact
jobs@catalystsolutionsllc.com.
Referral by: Victor Smith & Ronney John
Jobs: Sr. Web Designer
SR. WEB DESIGNER
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Design, Develop, and Maintain new a corporate web site for developers both internal and external to the company.
Create tools, APIs, applications, etc... to promote and facilitate developer interest.
Integration of existing infrastructure with new site in the creation of APIs, and various other features.
Provide structured time lines and meet projected deadlines
Generate new and innovative ideas in design and user interface of web site
Accurate documentation and content management
Staying abreast of shifts in industry standards and on line customer expectations through research and trade publications
REQUIRED
Bachelors in a design discipline, Technical Writing, Human Factors, Library Science, or an equivalent field.
Must be a senior web designer with 5-8 years of experience.
Knowledge and experience working with Linux, Solaris, Oracle, MySQL.
Prior experience working in a team of software developers in the analysis and design of APIs, and various other tools
Partner with system engineers and testing engineers to provide post development system integrations and configurations.
Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, UDP and networking essentials.
Proven ability to design methodologies for gathering user data, interpreting the results
Superior language skills, both written and verbal.
Thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing, quick-turn-around environment.
Will be requested to bring a portfolio of prior work.
L.A.M.P. Developers preferred
Languages – Perl, Python, or PHP
DESIRED
Deep understanding of usability and industry best practices, specifically as they relate to open source design.
Be up to date on best practices in web interface design.
Familiarity on various web servers, (i.e. Jboss, Tom Cat, Apache, etc... )
Collaborative working style, respectful of other perspectives and ego-less where necessary. Focused on getting the best solution rather than your solution.
The ability to learn from mistakes and willingness to revisit past solutions for further improvements
A portfolio that demonstrates the depth and breadth of your experience
For immediate consideration, please contact
jobs@catalystsolutionsllc.com.
Referred by: Victor Smtih & Ronney John
SR. WEB DESIGNER
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Design, Develop, and Maintain new a corporate web site for developers both internal and external to the company.
Create tools, APIs, applications, etc... to promote and facilitate developer interest.
Integration of existing infrastructure with new site in the creation of APIs, and various other features.
Provide structured time lines and meet projected deadlines
Generate new and innovative ideas in design and user interface of web site
Accurate documentation and content management
Staying abreast of shifts in industry standards and on line customer expectations through research and trade publications
REQUIRED
Bachelors in a design discipline, Technical Writing, Human Factors, Library Science, or an equivalent field.
Must be a senior web designer with 5-8 years of experience.
Knowledge and experience working with Linux, Solaris, Oracle, MySQL.
Prior experience working in a team of software developers in the analysis and design of APIs, and various other tools
Partner with system engineers and testing engineers to provide post development system integrations and configurations.
Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, UDP and networking essentials.
Proven ability to design methodologies for gathering user data, interpreting the results
Superior language skills, both written and verbal.
Thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing, quick-turn-around environment.
Will be requested to bring a portfolio of prior work.
L.A.M.P. Developers preferred
Languages – Perl, Python, or PHP
DESIRED
Deep understanding of usability and industry best practices, specifically as they relate to open source design.
Be up to date on best practices in web interface design.
Familiarity on various web servers, (i.e. Jboss, Tom Cat, Apache, etc... )
Collaborative working style, respectful of other perspectives and ego-less where necessary. Focused on getting the best solution rather than your solution.
The ability to learn from mistakes and willingness to revisit past solutions for further improvements
A portfolio that demonstrates the depth and breadth of your experience
For immediate consideration, please contact
jobs@catalystsolutionsllc.com.
Referred by: Victor Smtih & Ronney John
Jobs: SR. DEVELOPER
SR. DEVELOPER:
Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Design, develop, test, and document of Software Systems.
Communicate with customers; understand their requirements and/or clearly present system requirement and design to team members as well as other teams.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting of Software Systems.
REQUIRED
Strong C/C++ knowledge.
One of the following scripting languages Perl, Python, Ruby.
Strong understanding of networking TCP/IP & UDP
Multi threading and socket programming
UNIX (Linux, Solaris, BSD etc)
Good understanding of Data Structure and Algorithms
Create APIs for existing applications / platforms to provide hooks for open source community
Familiar with MySQL
Strong documentation and design skills
Unit Test Automation.
Accurate in setting deadlines and meeting them
Superior language skills, both written and verbal.
Thrive in a fast paced, constantly changing, quick-turn-around environment.
L.A.M.P. Developers preferred
Strong VoIP, SIP and RTP experience
Must have at least 5 years of experience
DESIRED
Java
Experience working in/with open source community.
Excellent communication skills (listening, persuasiveness, oral, and written)
Ability to work under high pressure and fast-paced development environment
Strong people skills (team orientation, outgoing, mentoring, sharing ideas, interpersonal relations)
Ability to support applications in production.
For immediate consideration, please contact
jobs@catalystsolutionsllc.com.
Referred By: Victor Smith & Ronney John
The ABCs of Outsourcing
The ABCs of OutsourcingIf you've ever had to farm out services to a third-party company, you know about outsourcing. CIO.com provides outsourcing fundamentals you'll need to avoid the pitfalls.
Doing Business Effectively Collection from Harvard Business School
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Hi, It's Kendal again. Careers On TheMove has just received a position for a ComplianceDirector. The job description is listed below for your review.
Interested and Qualified candidates should submit their resume to
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Also, please feel free to refer any friends who may be qualified.
We are still very busy with lots of new positions every week, so please keep reviewing
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Junior Recruiter
Postings@CareersOnTheMove.comPosition: Compliance Director
Location: New York NY
Salary: $100,000-$150,000 Salary + Bonus
Responsibilities:
Our client, a growing brokerage and financial software company seeks a Compliance Manager to develop, lead and enforce the compliance effort company wide.This candidate will have a minimum of 5-10 years compliance experience within a financial, trading environment. The candidate must have experience establishing policies & procedures, advising departments, and have worked through NASD audits.
Serve a critical role in establishing procedures, leading, and managing many of the substantive Compliance issues arising from the business and/or Compliance to ensure the state of compliance risk across the organization is low.
Play a significant role in consulting and guiding business areas in the application of compliance laws and regulations.
Consult with leaders in trading, technology and other business units to articulate Compliance Risk strategy, tools and methodologies.
Inform Business Areas of the requirements of laws and regulations that they must comply with and provide support and advice on the application of compliance Requirements (e.g. Corrective action, New Product or Process Development, Change in Law or Regulatory Environment)
Approve all business initiatives and processes that require compliance approval ` Perform risk assessments, Analyze process documentation, flow, and results vs. regulatory compliance requirements.
Establish and Manage compliance policies & procedures; and when & where these policies and procedures are required in business areas.
Work closely with in-house Legal Staff to ensure adequacy of communication between business leaders.
Interact with Regulatory Examiners and Auditors during formal auditsEducation and Related Experience o Bachelor`s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related degree, or equivalent work experience.
Master`s degree preferred.o 10+ years compliance experience in a financial institution with experience in laws and regulations applicable to financial institutions and consumer lending o Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager, Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, or other similar certification a pluso Background in Auditing or Risk Management, preferredSkills and Abilities:
- Ability to work independently while liaising with many different groups/individuals
- Solid interpersonal skills and relationship building, including team building
- Excellent oral and written communication skillso Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities in a timely manner and drive to completion
- Ability to collaborate across areas of the company
- Ability to independently execute projects
- Ability to develop and motivate associates in an expanding organization
A Mash of New Models for Microsoft
Has Bill Gates found the hosting religion? Not likely. While his company is putting out some new hosted CRM and other business productivity apps, it's clear from recent statements that licensed software still rules. Is it possible for two business models to exist in one company? Sure, at least until the larger market decides it prefers one over the other. If there's a buck to be made either way, Gates would be a fool not to pursue.
Hosted services and mash-ups will
have a place in Microsoft's future, but it's doubtful they will fully supplant the company's traditional licensed software model. Still, Redmond is recoding some Office products to make them gel more fully with an integrated world. Microsoft recently showed
new Dynamics products that utilize interface cues from Vista and Office to form a tighter bond. The
challenges are large. Dynamics must be rewritten to accommodate .NET, but not in such a way that it competes with hosted services from MSN/Live partners. Office and Windows have to be reinvented as on-ramps for Web-based activity. And how will Microsoft migrate its servers from providers of licensed software to managers of grid-based applications? Though Google appears to be Redmond's biggest competitor in this space,
don't count out Yahoo.
Current headlines:
Gates Lays out Future of Enterprise Apps :: CIO.com
Microsoft Mixes Software for Business 'Mash-ups' :: News.com
Mashup or Meltdown for Microsoft? :: ZDnet
Google Shores up Search :: The Motley Fool
Young Black Men Face Harsh Reality
Young Black Men Face Harsh RealityAddressing the current state of employment and education appear to be two ways to combat the bleak state of many young black men today.
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How To License Your Big IdeaDon Lindemann thinks his makeover for the plastic drink bottle could be a hit at the retail counter. Since late 2004, the Minneapolis-based packaging consultant has spent about $9,000 patenting and prototyping 17 different ways his multi-chamber bottles could hold combination packages, like a granola bar and soda pop, or an aspirin and spring water.
Licensing an idea and convincing someone else to pay to use it is big business. Royalty payments generated $115 billion for U.S. companies in 2002. But before you picture yourself rolling in royalties, take this reality check to the bank.
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Service Level Agreements: Proving the Business Value of Data Protection
Service Level Agreements: Proving the Business Value of Data Protection
Service Management Made Simple For Mid-Sized Organizations
Service Management Made Simple For Mid-Sized Organizations
Careers: Don't wait till you hit your breaking point
Don't wait till you hit your breaking pointLOS ANGELES, CA -- Take responsibility for your career and financial future. Whether you're the victim of a horrid boss, office politics, or lousy industry prospects is irrelevant. The only thing that matters is what you're going to do to change your situation.You don't want to wait until you're pushed to your breaking point. No one can make good decisions when they're angry and under pressure.
The idea here is to strategize and plan. Think about where you want to be one year or three years from now. Let your boss know your career goals. Make an appointment to talk about what work you need to do and skills you need to acquire to put you in a position for a promotion. Check in every month or so to discuss your progress. If your boss isn't interested in your career progress but you like the company, scope out other opportunities at the organization.
Because you're being proactive and thinking about your future, you have the luxury of networking and investigating over months. A division you really want to work with may not have a job for you today, but if they know you're interested, you may get a call a few months down the line.
Build a rock-solid foundation for financial security Staff Writer, The Career NewsLOS ANGELES, CA - You may not be the next Apprentice, but Donald Trump would argue that if you aspire to succeed you'll need to make the right choices at the right times. One such choice would be to advance your education via Trump University, an online educational center where the business of making money is taught. Through DVDs, eBooks, online courses and more, Mr. Trump shares his business insights and the lessons he's learned over 30 years, including; invaluable career advice; entrepreneurship; street smarts vs. book smarts; leadership; learning from mistakes and more.
But see for yourself. Sign up for Trump University's introductory offer. They'll waive the membership fee and you'll receive a bonus DVD, "Conversation with Donald Trump," plus other extras, gratis - just for giving it a try. The catch? You must sign up today and there is a small investment, which carries a money-back-guarantee: "If you aren't satisfied for any reason, or no reason at all, we'll promptly return every dime you invested. As we see it, it's a no-risk proposition. Yet there's obvious value to gain."And in the words of The Donald, "Knowing the secrets to success cannot make anyone successful if they lack the courage to make decisions."
Sounds like a challenge to us. What's your next move?
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More women enjoy being their own bosses
Abridged: The New York TimesNEW YORK, NY -- A recent study by the Center for Women's Business Research in Washington found that the number of women-owned businesses with no employees grew 18 percent from 1997 to 2004, twice the rate for all businesses without employees. In addition, the revenue for such women-owned firms grew 66 percent, compared with 42 percent over all.
The center estimates that about 5.4 million firms fall into the category of women-owned businesses with no employees, and they generate an estimated $167 billion in sales annually.Michelle S. Butler, program director of the Women's Business Center of California in San Diego, said: "Women are going out and taking matters into their own hands. That's why they've become the fastest-growing demographic of entrepreneurs." The businesses they choose often dovetail with their own interests or expertise, resulting in a wide variety of start-ups.
In San Diego, Ms. Butler gave these examples: a Mexican immigrant whose family had been in the trucking business bought a tractor-trailer rig and established a company to handle cross-country hauling contracts. Another woman, who had been a nurse's aide, started a business providing health care services to the elderly in their homes.
Cover Letter Magic: Ask for a job interview-and get it!Amazing-Cover-Letters, Jimmy SweeneyCALABASAS, CA -- Just how important is it to ask for the job interview clearly and directly in your cover letter? It's everything! So the question remains: how effectively are you asking? The following four ways will help you nail down many more job interviews:
1) Attract attention with a great headline using Bold Title Caps right below the greeting in your cover letter. Example: May We Meet In Person To Discuss This Position?
2) Focus on your qualifications in the beginning of your letter. Example: I'd love the opportunity to meet with you in person and discuss how I might help [company name].
3) Be clear about time in your final paragraph. Example: I'd like the opportunity to interview with you in the next two weeks.
4) Communicate enthusiasm at the end of your letter. Example: I'm excited about meeting you in person to discuss my qualifications.
Give up the "wait and hope" job search technique. Ask for the job interview clearly, directly and sincerely in your next cover letter instead. You will land quality meetings that bring results! Take charge of your future now by asking for what you want.
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Network your resume on all the top career websites
LOS ANGELES, CA -- With the huge growth of employment-related websites on the internet, a job seeker cannot afford to under-estimate the networking potential of posting their resume electronically. Successfully navigating this frontier however, requires new skills and strategies. This means posting your resume to maximize your exposure and searching all the top career websites to increase your possibilities.
By no means should the internet be your sole means of looking for a new job. The job search game also includes a lot of traditional networking, searching classified ads daily and targeted job searches. However the internet can dramatically expand the job-hunting resources that are available to you.
To jump-start your internet job search we recommend Resume Rabbit. You fill out one easy form and in about 15 minutes you'll be well on your way to landing that job you've been searching for. One of their newest features is convenient auto-login links that let you login to the many career websites where your resume is posted with one mouse click! To get instant access to millions of job listings and other career resources, try
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Career Tip: Good networking is essential
Career Tip: Good networking is essentialL.J. Bothell, Graphic Designer and Freelance WriterSEATTLE, WA -- Regardless of whether you are currently employed or actively seeking your next position, good networking is essential. Your networking savvy and list of contacts will determine whether or not you get leads for the opportunities you want. You need to be the first person your contacts think of when an opportunity presents itself. View your networking strategy two ways:
Soft networking.This is a subtle, indirect form of getting yourself into circulation. Do this by raising your profile, marketing successes you've already achieved and developing a network of friendly acquaintances who are always on the lookout for you. For instance, join an organization or two so you can swap tips, meet new contacts and get access to hot resources. Meet new contacts while you volunteer or use your talents to help others.
Direct networking.
This is your targeted connection with a specific contact so you can learn about and explore leads. Make sure you have business cards ready and offer a self-promotional piece or a free-resource/tip early in your conversation. Have a short identity statement ready which highlights your primary skills/problem-solving capabilities. Be able to work recent achievements into your conversation so you can encourage your new contact to remember you.
Bye-Bye Retirement:
Women Earn Half of What Men Make After 65For all the economic gains made by women in recent decades, their average income after age 65 is approximately half that of their male counterparts. So, whether by choice or necessity, many are staying on the job or scrambling to return.
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Add Some Pizzazz To Your Cover Letter
Add Some Pizzazz To Your Cover LetterBy Linda Matias, CareerStrides"It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I submit my resume for your review."
Unfortunately, most cover letters are written in this humdrum tone. Cover letters do not need to be so dull, nor so uninteresting. This style of cover letter writing has been around for years; and it's a trend that has overstayed its welcome.
It's perfectly acceptable to add pizzazz to cover letters in an effort to engage the reader in your story. Taking a business approach while adding a personal touch to the cover letter will certainly make you stand out from other candidates. But many are skeptical about adding a personal story to the cover letter because rumor has it that cover letters should be completely business-oriented. That isn't true. There are occasions when it is appropriate to deviate from what others expect to read, and of course, there are times when you should remain with the "tried and true" method.
When Getting Personal Doesn't Make Sense:Getting personal can be tricky because most people have a tendency to reveal too much. Only choose to disclose personal information if doing so will help sell you for the position. Don't use the cover letter as a vehicle to make excuses, to apologize for your current situation or to describe how difficult the job search has been.
For example, the following is not a personal story that should be fleshed out in a cover letter: A few months ago, I was laid off and haven't been able to secure a position since. I have answered countless classified ads and no one will give me an opportunity. My bills are piling up and I need someone to give me a chance. I am a good worker and if you hire me, you will be happy with your decision.
The above introduction smacks of desperation, and although you may be truthful when saying you'll do a fantastic job, the reader will think either:
A) if nobody else wants this person, I sure don't or
B) this person will take on any position just to pay the bills while continuing to look for the right opportunity.
While that may not be your intention, it will be the perception.
When Getting Personal Makes Sense:Not every situation is the same and some situations call for more than just a reiteration of your resume. If you are currently unemployed, a career changer, or just have an interesting story to share about your career progression, feel open to elaborate in the cover letter.
The following is an appropriate personal story to tell in a cover letter: It's human nature to believe that life-altering events will only happen to "them," not us. With this popular notion in tow, we go about our lives doing the best we know how. Then one day, we are struck with a reality that changes our view of the world and our purpose on this earth.
Each of us has our own unique life changing events; mine was when my companion was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. When I made the decision to leave the workforce to tend to my companion's illness, I quickly realized there was never enough time to get everything done: paperwork, doctor's visits, clinical studies, and housekeeping responsibilities. Even with all that needed to be done, I welcomed the opportunity to care for him when he needed me the most. In fact, I am grateful I was able to follow him through his journey. I realize this is a luxury not afforded to everyone. Because of the experiences I had in and out of the nursing home, I decided to return to college and earn a master's degree in Health Advocacy at Sarah Lawrence College.
The above is a heartwarming tale of how one's personal experience changed their course in life. This particular story is a great sales tool because it alludes to the empathy and compassion this candidate has for others who are going through what she experienced.
Recognizing if your personal story makes sense:When getting personal in a cover letter, the key is to focus on a topic that:
A) will interest the reader
B) is relevant to your career objective, and
C) will add weight to your list of qualifications.
If you can enthusiastically answer "yes" to all those distinctive qualities, then your story is one that should be told.
Linda Matias has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, New York Newsday, Newsweek, and HR-esource.com. She is President of CareerStrides and the National Resume Writers' Association.
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Human Resources: How To Pick The Best Job Candidate
Finding Mr. Right: How To Pick The Best Job CandidateWhen you’ve only got three people working for your company, it’s vital that any new hire is the right fit for the job they’ll fill. Understanding the value of the resumes you receive and the interviews you conduct is the best start for finding the most qualified addition to your team.
Learn practical tips on how to read between the lines of a resume and to get the most information out on a job interview.
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Don’t Fence In Your Growth
Don’t Fence In Your GrowthOne conundrum facing all small-business owners is: How do I get my business to grow to the next level?
Before we decide that we really want to grow our business, we must look at why we are in business in the first place. Many business owners will say things like: “I like to be my own boss” or “I can make more money.” These are the boundaries that we establish that can limit our growth opportunities.
Find out how to overcome these limits and take your business to the next level, with advice from SmallBiz Advisor Warren G. Purdy.
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Are H-1B Visas a Cog in the Offshoring Machine?
Are H-1B Visas a Cog in the Offshoring Machine?
H-1B visas are touted as a way to fill empty IT seats in the U.S., but a new report suggests that the visa program is merely a salary bonanza for U.S. companies — and an important bonus for offshoring companies.
The technology industry has been pushing for an increase in the maximum number of H-1B visas allowed, saying the visa workers are the best way to fill empty seats in the IT sector and that these workers will create more U.S. jobs by creating new technologies. But that reasoning is a scam, according to a new report done for the Center for Immigration Studies. The report found that the H-1B visa program is merely a salary bonanza for companies as they pay, on average, $13,000 less to H-1B visa workers than comparable U.S. workers. Not only does the H-1B program undercut U.S. workers? salaries, it also acts as part of the offshoring effort; nine out of the 10 top companies requesting H-1B visas are offshoring. Congress is currently weighing whether to support a bill that would increase the H-1B visa cap from 65,000 to 115,000, with the option of adding 20 percent more down the road.
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Abolish the H-1B; Green Cards for U.S. Graduates Instead
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Microsoft's Social Networking Solutions: Wallop
Microsoft unveiled a new social
networking technology that it has developed and a startup called
Wallop that will distribute it later this year. Wallop uses special computer programs to seek out people who may be a good match.
Small and Medium Business Buyer's Guide to Online Backup and Recovery
Small and Medium Business Buyer's Guide to Online Backup and Recovery
Better Software Development Through Automatic Requirements
Better Software Development Through Automatic Requirements
Malcolm Johnson: Heading to a New Home
"When one of my former Pittsburgh Steelers teammates came to visit us in the post-partum ward of the hospital it dawned on me that at that moment I was about as removed as possible from the career track I'd begun after graduating from college"
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SQL Server Database Developer
Hello:
My name is Tim Hammack and I'm a Senior TechnicalRecruiter at Howard Systems.
Oneof my clients in Greenwich, Connecticut currently has a long term contract opportunity for someone with SQL Server expertise and I d liketo know if you are interested in being considered.
Here is the formal job description:
Our client, a large consumer products company inGreenwich, Connecticut currently has a contract opportunityfor a Data Warehouse developer to develop enhancements to an existingSales and Marketing Data Warehouse. The initial duration for the contract will be 6 months but the client anticipates that the total project duration will be 2 years. The client is seeking someone who has experience building cubes and who has worked withvery large datasets. The specific technology skill requirementis MS SQL Server development and administration. CrystalReports experience is preferred but not strictly required.
If you are interested in hearing more, please forward a Word format copy of your resume and a convenient time and phone number for me to call.
Thanks very much.
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Senior Technical Recruiter
Howard Systems
tim_hammack@howardsystems.com
Hello:
My name is Tim Hammack and I'm a Senior TechnicalRecruiter at Howard Systems.
Oneof my clients in Greenwich, Connecticut currently has a long term contract opportunity for someone with SQL Server expertise and I d liketo know if you are interested in being considered.
Here is the formal job description:
Our client, a large consumer products company inGreenwich, Connecticut currently has a contract opportunityfor a Data Warehouse developer to develop enhancements to an existingSales and Marketing Data Warehouse. The initial duration for the contract will be 6 months but the client anticipates that the total project duration will be 2 years. The client is seeking someone who has experience building cubes and who has worked withvery large datasets. The specific technology skill requirementis MS SQL Server development and administration. CrystalReports experience is preferred but not strictly required.
If you are interested in hearing more, please forward a Word format copy of your resume and a convenient time and phone number for me to call.
Thanks very much.
Tim Hammack
Senior Technical Recruiter
Howard Systems
tim_hammack@howardsystems.com
Curious About Home Sales in Your Neighborhood?
Curious About Home Sales in Your Neighborhood?
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Home Price Check from Chase.
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Register for Home Price Check and you can even receive home sales alerts via e-mail.
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Leaving Corporate America to Reach Women of Color Women who entered the corporate world with an MBA in the early 1980s were considered an oddity, but doing the same as an Afro-Latina was like being "out of this planet," says Miriam Muléy.
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Consider proposing a speaker or presentation for Computerworld'supcoming Business Intelligence Perspectives Conference, September 25-27,2006 at the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Submissions can be made
online and will be accepted until 5:00pm Eastern time Friday, May 26th, 2006 inthe following content areas:
- Best Practices in Business IntelligenceDelivered by end users (not vendors), presentations in this category areend user case studies that highlight a particular best practicedeployed/implemented within an end user organization. Submissions inthis category should describe a specific business intelligence projectfrom start to finish and focus on the creative/innovative design andapplication of various technologies to provide a custom solution for anorganization's specific business intelligence demands.
- Other categories for presentations include:
- Overview and Methodology in Navigating the BI Process
- Creating a Strategic Vision and Using BI for ROI through IT Leadership
- Planning, Designing and Building the BI Infrastructure
- Selecting and Deploying BI Technologies
- Managing Performance and Enterprise Business Analytics
- Information Retrieval and Reporting by Leveraging Off-the-Shelf Enterprise Software
- Data Visualization, Prediction and Presentation by Leveraging Customized Solutions
- Use of Competency Centers to Champion BI Technologies to Enterprise-Wide ROI
Please visit our website for the full descriptions and criteria for submitting a speaking proposal. While not required for submission, representatives of IT end-user companies are the most preferred as presenters.
If you represent an IT vendor organization, we recommend you ask and/or facilitate securing an IT end-user customer to present. If you represent an IT vendor organization and you prefer to submit an executive speaker from your company -- rather than an IT end-user customer/executive -- we strongly recommend you propose your senior-most executive -- CEO or COO -- as those titles are the most likely vendor speakers to be considered.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and speaker/presentation proposal!
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Business, InterruptedA Business Continuity Plan is a weapon against costly downtime caused byun=foreseen events. But what do you do about the 'enemies within' that canthr=eaten a successful implementation?
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Reality ROI
No project can ignore the bottom line. But watching the bottom line and
actually seeing it are two different things. Even the best-intentioned
analysis can produce inaccurate ROI data, leading to ill-fated decisions. Most
ROI estimates are doomed by unsound and undisciplined processes. These five
principles can improve your ROI aim.
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Breaking the EVM Code for PSOsIn this final part of our three-part series on earned value management,a practical primer on how professional services organizations can implement this quantitative approach to tracking project performance, including five fundamental steps to execute EVM on your next project.
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Business continuity planning is about much more than data recovery, andit =should be conducted with a project management mindset. A financialinstitut=ion's experience after Hurricane Katrina provides some how-to (andhow-not-to) tips for developing a business continuity plan. It could be you andyour company's most important project. You just never know.
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Finance industry lags in hiring of women, minorities Women and minorities are underrepresented in most of the finance industry, according to a report from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The report also found that women -- regardless of race -- advance more slowly than men in the industry.
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Debate: Threat of Baby Boomers retirement to stock market
When baby boomers begin retiring by the millions, it's likely to trigger a shift in U.S. investing patterns. That's worrying Jeremy Siegel, who expects stocks to collapse. However, Michael Milken sees a rosier scenario.
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Broker sees a "brutal" fight coming among hedge funds
Competition for new investors among hedge funds is accelerating. One broker expects "a brutal sorting process" will begin soon.
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SIA and NASAA promote investor education for Hispanic voters On Wednesday, SIA and the North American Securities Administrators Association Inc. unveiled a Spanish translation of their joint publication, "Understand Your Brokerage Account Statement." This guide seeks to provide Spanish-speaking investor's with topics on analyzing their monthly statements. It includes a frequently asked questions section, details on common features of most brokerage account statements, a step-by-step checklist on how to review them and an extensive glossary of investment terms. Click here to view SIA and NASAA's joint news release. Click here to view the joint publication.
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Basel II Operational Risk
Avoiding the seven pitfalls in Basel II Operational Risk ImplemetationBasel II calls for institutions to employ more advanced approaches to operational risk identification, measurement and reporting. But precisely what the accord will require remains a work in progress. Institutions are being directed to meet compliance deadlines as regulations are still being written, leaving them uncertain whether the approaches they take, and the expenditures they make, will ultimately pass muster.
Download the "How to Avoid the Seven Pitfalls of Basel II Operational Risk" Audio File Scenario Analysis White PaperRegister Today
THE FOX AND THE HEN HOUSEby Dr. Malcolm Slovin
On contracted initiatives, the outside consultant project manages the implementation, but organizations must still appoint their own "inside" project manager to track the actual work, or the focus on cost is bound to get blurry.
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Learn Your Lessonby John Casey, PMP
Does your organization do a good job capturing and leveraging lessons learned on its projects? If not, perhaps responsibility for this crucial practice should be shifted from occupied project managers and teams to a full-time knowledge management coordinator inside the PMO.
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THE PIVOTAL PROJECT ROLE by Kathleen Hass
The talents, competencies and heroics of project managers and technologists alone cannot drive value into the organization. For business needs and goals to be converted into innovative solutions that truly bring wealth to the enterprise, a stronger bridge must be built between the business and the technical communities.
Enter the
business analyst.
Projects at WorkProject management resources, tools and training for professional project managers.
http://www.projectsatwork.com/
"Can anyone document processes?"A major challenge today is creating and communicating processes. Many process mapping systems are complex and produce maps that are difficult to understand. Join us for a FREE Simplified Process Mapping seminar and learn how TaskMap, a Microsoft Visio Solution can help EVERYONE understand your processes.
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ITIL is becoming the next big thing in Information Technology.
This white paper outlines the origin of
ITIL, who controls its contents, who are the biggest users, and why you should care. Download the Global Knowledge white paper, ITIL: What it is and why you should care.
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Free PMO Toolkit 2.0PMP...PMO...PPM...SDLC...CMM...EMP...BCWP...The surplus of industry acronyms can be overwhelming! eProject, today's leader in project management software, has created a PMO Toolkit that includes a PMO dictionary with over 800 definitions!
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Project Management: EASI SurveyHow effect is your project management methodology? Use this interactive survey to find out.
The Environmental Assessment Survey Instrument (EASI) Survey is the latest tool to measure how well your environment supports projects. Developed by Randy Englund - former Hewlett Packard Executive and author of Creating an Environment for Successful Projects - the EASI survey has helped hundreds of companies to improve their project environments.
Evaluate your project environment in ten key areas:
1) Structure
2) Strategic emphasis
3) Upper Management Support
4) Project Team Support
5) Organization Support
6) Project Management Information Systems
7) Project Management Selection and Development
8) A Learning Organization
9) Project Office
10) Project Management Culture
Take the EASI survey.
Projects at Work:
Project Portfolio ManagementSelecting, Prioritizing and Aligning Projects Across the Enterprise
All the tools you need to manage yor project portfolio.
AARP starts selling mutual fundsThe AARP, the well-known advocacy group for older Americans, has entered the mutual fund industry. AARP has launched three low-cost, asset-allocation funds aimed at helping people save for retirement -- but the new funds are likely to face stiff competition.
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SEC looking deeper into hedge fundsThe SEC is taking a more rigorous approach to oversight of hedge fund advisers than expected, according to some industry insiders. About 2,400 investment advisers complied with a new rule that they register with the SEC by a February deadline.
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Critics gather for last time to fight Wal-Mart bank plan Critics of Wal-Mart's plan to begin limited banking operations took their final shots at the retail giant in the final series of public meetings on the proposal. Consumer activists, labor unions and bankers testified, urging the FDIC to reject Wal-Mart's request to open a bank to process credit and debit transactions.
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BofA considering card processing networkBank of America Corp., which issues most of its credit-cards through Visa USA, says it is considering launching its own card and processing network, according to CEO Kenneth Lewis. The company is already the top issuer of debit and credit cards, but could be poised to compete against Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
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Executive Profiles:
Richard Parsons: Chariman & CEO of Time Warner
Richard D. Parsons is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Time Warner Inc., whose businesses include filmed entertainment, interactive services, television networks, cable systems and publishing. He became CEO in May 2002 and Chairman of the Board in May 2003.
Click here for the full bio.
Business Plan Or Bust
Mary Helen Gillespie
Without a written document outlining your organization�s mission, goals, finances, marketing, hiring, customer recruitment and retention rates, expenses, competition, and resources that you can track over the next three years of the business, you are toast, says columnist Mary Helen Gillespie.
If you don't have a formal business plan, write one right now. Read Gillespie's tips before it's too late. Click on: Business Plan Or Bust
Fight Your Fear of New Technology
Fight Your Fear of New Technology
The super-speedy pace of technology means there's always something faster and more enterprise-ready just around the corner. For many small businesses, it also means more worry about whether their equipment will be expensive junk before the year is out.
Here's how to overcome your fear of new technology. Read: Fight Your Fear of New Technology
Small-Office Staff Conflicts Require Steady, Swift Action
Small-Office Staff Conflicts Require Steady, Swift Action
Companies of every size strive to maintain a workforce that's happy and conflict free, but small businesses in particular seem to be prone to interpersonal flare-ups and strife.
"In a small company, interrelationships are more critical than in a larger enterprise," says Pamela Lenehan of Ridge Hill Consulting. "People work more closely together, and often for longer hours. Conflicts are inevitable."
Find out you can control and resolve clashes between your employees, if and when they flare up. Read: Small-Office Staff Conflicts Require Steady, Swift Action
eSeminar: Develop Software Right the First Time
Join us at 2 p.m. ET on April 18 and find out how to help
your software development teams and improve efficiency.
Sponsored by Borland.
Great Minds in Development: Security Pitalls in SOA and Web
Services
In our third video, security expert Andrew Nash discusses
the evolutionary changes in Web services, the new security
risks (including some you haven't thought about), and how
the standards committees are addressing the issues with new
specifications. But, he cautions, we're just at the beginning.
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TIAA-CREF Execs Speak on What Went Wrong
TIAA-CREF Execs Speak on What Went Wrong
In the aftermath of IT breakdowns that denied thousands access
to their retirement funds, the organization points to the
complexity of platform integration and inadequate customer
service training.
Data Mining and the Tax Man
In this InfraSpectrum, Peter Coffee looks at data mining--now
widely used to target tax audits--with an eye toward the
enterprise applications of these techniques, in a conversation
with public sector technical director Bill Haffey of SPSS.
Will China Shift from Industry to Innovation?
China graduates hundreds of thousands of scientists a year. Foreign capital is pouring into the nation. And it seems that there is a lack of innovation infrastructure that we in the United States take for granted. Ben Worthen explains in his blog, Net Effect
Is the End Near for Internet Democracy?
The good old days of Web democracy may soon be a thing of the past. And these changes may be costly for those looking to do business online. Find out why you may have to pay to play.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Setting Up Shop
Learn how Stanley Works' Mike Stober established an information-technology project management office--from scratch--for the $3.3 billion tool manufacturer.
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Making The Best of a Lay-Off
Making The Best of a Lay-Off
By Teena Rose
Columnist, Public Speaker and Certified Resume Writer
Getting laid off is a real punch in the gut. Even when you know the axe is going to fall, actually getting the news via the impersonal pink slip in the pay envelop or the personal, face-to-face good-bye, stinks.
However, it's common. In fact, in the contemporary workplace, it's the norm. The days of putting in your 40 years and retiring with a gold watch went out with grandpa. Today's workers, regardless of level, will work at an average of five different jobs in their careers. So, lay-offs are pretty much a given. Yes, it stinks, but there are some things you can do to take the sting out of losing a job.
Develop a Doomsday Plan: If you know that you're likely to be laid off at some point in your career, doesn't it make sense to put together a contingency plan?
By planning ahead, you can avoid the panic job search. That means tucking a few bucks away out of every paycheck. To be prudent, you should try to accumulate at least three months salary; six months is better.
Keep your ear to the ground at work. News of job layoffs often slips out and spreads through the company like wildfire. It may be just office gossip or it may be the warning bell to redo your resume and start a new job search - before the axe falls. It's always better to be proactive rather than reactive - especially when living expenses are in question.
Be Cool: The worst thing you can do is fire off an email to your manager comparing her husband to a mule. Before you clean out your desk, you want some things from these people, so never burn your bridges behind you - no matter how good it might make you feel.
Negotiate Your Severance: Not always possible, of course, but in larger corporations there's usually some wiggle room for negotiations. Perhaps you'd prefer to keep your paid health insurance for 12 months rather than take a lump sum or vice-versa. If you can work it out with your soon-to-be-ex-employer, develop a severance package that best suits your immediate needs.
Career Counseling: If it's offered, take it. You've been laid off, but the company still cares enough to help you find a new job. Take advantage. It's free. And it may help you land your next job two months faster.
Re-Training: Same deal here. Larger corporations may offer to retrain you or pay for your new education. Take it. It's free, it's fast track and it works.
References: References are a must. That's one reason you must remain cool at all times. You want a good, out-the-door reference. And don't stop with your immediate supervisor. Get letters of reference from the higher-ups too.
Letters from clients and customers also look good in an employment package or brag book, so don't be shy about calling a few of your best customers and asking for a letter of recommendation. Very impressive to a future employer.
Leave the Stapler: You might be tempted to load up on office supplies, coffee, cartons of paper towels and a couple of laptops as you exit stage right. Don't do it. It's not worth it. It's unprofessional. And, even though you've been laid off, stealing is still stealing.
Leave on the best terms possible. Handshakes, smiles, and best wishes all around. Leave the stapler behind. Being laid off may be a body blow to your self-esteem, but it shouldn't be and it doesn't have to be. You need to bounce back quickly. One day of abject self-pity is allowed. After that, time to start another job search.
Only this time...you're ready!
Teena Rose is a columnist, public speaker, and certified/published resume writer with Resume to Referral. She's authored several books, including How to Design, Write, and Compile a Quality Brag Book, 20-Minute Cover Letter Fixer, and Cracking the Code to Pharmaceutical Sales.
How to deal with a Lay-Off
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Flash Drives: Data On The Go
Need to carry data from one physical location to another? Keychain Flash drives are the way to go.
Tap Into Your Customers Common Interests
Community-oriented marketing generates visibility, loyalty, and valuable info on your customers
David Frey, president of Texas-based Marketing Best Practices, says small businesses can use community-oriented marketing as a powerful tool to find out their customers' interests and learn why people do business with them. Small businesses can then use their imagination to take advantage of that knowledge.
"We all have a desire to belong to a group of people that have common interests" Frey says. "When a company taps into that inner desire and creates a community that someone can belong to, the people who belong to that community will naturally be appreciative and loyal to the company."
"People won't care about you until you show that you care about them," he says. "Community marketing does just that."
Learn more about community marketing.
Creating A Growth Environment
I received an orchid plant recently and noticed if I put it in a sunny spot and didn�t water it too much, it would bloom and grow month after month. That got me thinking: what are the factors that create the best environment to keep growing my business?
Plants need water and light; brains need food and rest; what do companies need? Read Paige Arnof-Fenn's advice on growing your business. Click on: Creating A Growth Environment
Scanning For A Winner
Color, form, and function: those aren't just the criteria for buying a couch or a jacket. Those same characteristics play a role in how to choose a document or photo scanner.
With more and more small companies and home offices using scanners these days, here's how to pick the right one for your needs. Click on: Scanning For A Winner
Learn more about small office and workgroup scanners.
Delegating Takes Trust, Gives Freedom
Delegating Takes Trust, Gives Freedom
It's logical to think, what could be better than giving away work and lightening my load. In fact, for many people, delegating doesn't come as naturally as we might expect. It challenges our ability to trust and it takes a bit of courage, too.
Find out how to take the fear out of delegating responsibility, and what you can gain from sharing the burden of running your company, from HR Coach Linda J. Lerner.
Read: Delegating Takes Trust, Gives Freedom
Moving IT Decision-Making to the Boardroom
Moving IT Decision-Making to the Boardroom
Company boards approve IT budgets all the time, but not many really pay attention to what they're approving. In an effort to avoid what one writer calls the "happy to be ignorant" attitude, more boards are organizing committees specifically for technology requests. Members include everyone from company officers to business process owners to full time IT staffers based in the departments they support. Others suggest even further specialization of committees, like one for new software, one for infrastructure improvement, one for process improvement and so on. Communication between CEOs and CIOs is also critical, and appointing former CIOs as board members may not be a bad idea, either.
VoIP and Cellular on the Move Together
The realization has taken root that mobilized VoIP and cellular services will complement and not compete with each other. Unlicensed mobile access is the tie that will bind these two platforms, enabling phone calls started on one to move to the other and back seamlessly. Allied Business Intelligence says there will be 100 million Wi-Fi-enabled mobile handsets in the field by 2009. Particularly in Europe, there is an increasing move of subscribers from traditional fixed lines to VoIP and/or cellular service. There are myriad infrastructure and device issues related to running Wi-Fi and cellular on the same network. Two industry groups � the Wi-Fi Alliance and CTIA-The Wireless Association � said earlier this month that they will develop and promote certification programs for cell phones that provide both Wi-Fi and cellular functionality. The initial focus will be on radio frequency performance mapping in an environment in which both networks are operational.
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Home Is Where the Tax Is
Home Is Where the Tax Is
A question about per diems in home-based business -- when is a job in
another state travel, and when is it relocation? The answer: It depends
Slide Show: Six Keys to Commanding Body Language
It's essential to communicate confidence when speaking in public or
meeting a new client. Here's how
Camp for Tomorrow's Moguls
You're never too young to learn how to run a business. Summer may be
just the time to take the first step
Study: It Behooves IT Staff to Sharpen Business Skills
Study: It Behooves IT Staff to Sharpen Business Skills
Deborah Rothberg
A study released last week by SIM (the Society for Information Management),
a professional society of IT executives, identified business capabilities as five
of the top 10 skills that are critical to keep in-house between now and 2008.
Promising Employment News for Techies
Deborah Rothberg
Tech sector job cuts are at lows not seen since shortly after the recession,
finds a report released the week of April 10 by employment consulting firm
Challenger, Grey & Christmas.
Boost the Bottom Line With Anytime/Anywhere Collaboration
The true value of web collaboration lies not only in travel cost &
time savings, but also in its ability to enhance the value of business
processes and positively impact the bottom line.
YOUR IDEA: CASH COW OR PASSING FANCY?
Seth Godin on how to tell whether your ingenious thought could
make a viable product -- and how to impress investors if it does
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BEST FOOT FORWARD FROM THE START
Entrepreneurs often dismiss marketing as an uncessary luxury for
their start ups. They couldn't be more wrong
CAN STARBUCKS BLEND INTO FRANCE?
The coffee chain is staging a French invasion, and it's looking to
triumph in the ultimate cafe nation
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THE ART OF MOTIVATION
What you can learn from a company that treats workers like
owners. Inside the surprising performance culture of steelmaker
Nucor
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The Foundation of a Superior Investment
Any stock investment should be analyzed on three important dimensions.
The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity List
The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity List
DiversityInc released The 2006 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list earlier this week. In its sixth year, the list is the most objective, empirical arbitrator of national standards for diversity-management success. So who made the list? And where does your company rank? And don't forget this Monday morning, DiversityInc will reveal The Top 10 Companies for Recruitment & Retention.
Diversity Inc Webinar Series
Managed Services: Five Steps to Effectively Address Evolving Market Needs
Managed Services: Five Steps to Effectively Address Evolving Market Needs
April, 25, 2006 @ 12:30 p.m. Eastern/9:30 a.m. Pacific
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Today's Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face tremendous pressure to
improve services, reduce costs, and manage risks in order to deliver
revenue and profitability in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
The traditional areas of managed services such as network design,
implementation and monitoring are getting more and more commoditized.
Intense competition is significantly increasing price pressures, thereby
impacting the revenue. To succeed, MSPs need to augment their existing
services with newer, higher-value services that provide better business
value to their customers, offer better stickiness and provide cross
-sell and up-sell opportunities. This often requires moving to a
business - focused service model and away from more traditional device -
centric service offerings.
Join this live, interactive eSeminar sponsored by Computer Associates
and learn how the Managed Services market is evolving . You'll hear from
our panel of experts as they explore how infrastructure management
solutions and OSS/BSS systems play a critical role in that evolution.
You'll have exclusive access to the five critical steps necessary to
drive business efficiency and growth in your managed services portfolio:
* "Grow-as-you-go" Flexibility: Avoid being locked into disparate
point-solutions and technologies. Invest in platforms that allow
you to "grow-as-you-go";
* Scalability and Performance: Invest in scalable, high-performance
management platforms and support solutions that attract a critical
mass of customers - quickly and cost effectively;
* Comprehensiveness of Portfolio: Implement management solutions
that address customer business needs end-to-end and provide a
flexible path to move up and across the stack, including Services
and Business Processes layers;
* Aligning Investments and Cost Efficiency: Leverage existing
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* Fast Time-to-Market: Invest in strategic, risk-sharing
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Why are IAB's benefit plans the superior choice? View this presentation to see for yourself.
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SIA expands career center services SIA recently made some modifications to its career center website to better serve member firms looking to fill staff positions. More than an average employment site, SIA's Career Center provides firms with direct exposure to the industry-experienced, professional job seekers. New features include: 1. ability to view resume postings, 2. filters to ease review of resumes, 3. email alerts of new resume submissions, 4. flexible subscription packages, and 5. access to online reports of traffic to job postings. Click here to learn more. For more information, contact Eric Erskine.
Visit the SIA Career Center today.
Panel Calls on Governments to Reveal Derivatives RisksAfter watching hundreds of towns, school districts, power utilities, port authorities and other government bodies plunge headlong into the derivatives markets over the last few years, accounting rule makers have decided those governments should reveal the extent of their involvement with the exotic instruments, and spell out what risks they may pose for taxpayers and bondholders.
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The Bank of Mom and Dad
This is not the largesse of wealthy families doled out through trust funds. Nor is the money a couple of $20 bills tucked into a card at the holidays. Mr. McGuinness and others like him are the beneficiaries of an increasingly common subsidy arriving regularly from Mom and Dad, something like a family fellowship.
It helps to pay for housing, bills and travel expenses, and the support has been increasing for the past two decades as education is extended, marriage is delayed and young people take the scenic route from adolescence to adulthood.
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America's very rich investing internationally
America's very rich investing internationally
The number of very rich Americans is up by 26% and the number of millionaires is up 11%, according to a Spectrem Group study, which found the very rich -- defined as those with $5 million or more in assets available for investing -- are gravitating toward international and alternative investments.
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Demonstrations on Immigration Harden a Divide
Demonstrations on Immigration Harden a Divide
By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK
Protests have galvanized Hispanic voters, but they have also energized those who support a crackdown on illegal immigration
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NYC Mayor Seeks to Lower a Barrier for Food Stamps
NYC Mayor Seeks to Lower a Barrier for Food Stamps
By SEWELL CHAN
New York City is trying to make it easier for adults without children to qualify for aid, even if they are not working.
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Enemy of the Planet: ExxonMobil
Enemy of the Planet: ExxonMobil
By PAUL KRUGMAN
To understand why Exxon Mobil is a worse environmental villain than other big oil companies, you need to know about how the science and politics of climate change have shifted.
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