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- Company perks keep morale high, turnover low Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:03AMBy John-John Williams IV, Baltimore Sun Friday, September 3, 2010 BALTIMORE — Planit's sleek orange floors in the lobby lead to a sweeping view of Baltimore's Inner Harbor. The trendy-looking bar table in front of a gigantic refrigerator is filled with beer, wine, energy drinks and other beverages. A few short steps deeper into the 15,000-square-foot space reveals colorful art, funky chairs, a ...
- Hamburg Court Limits YouTube’s Use of Copyrighted Material Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 9:35AMGoogle Inc.’s YouTube online video distribution service is forbidden from showing users’ postings of copyrighted video material that doesn’t have permission for rebroadcasting, Hamburg Regional Court said today in an e-mailed statement.
- 60,000 NRIs back! India lures talent away from US Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:56PMThis year, for the first time, NRIs returning from the US are expected to outnumber those coming to this country from India.
- Indian employers try to lure country's talent back from US Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 12:54PMThree weeks after being accused by US Senator Chuck Schumer of bringing in lower-paid workers from India and stealing jobs from Americans, those dreaded Indian employers — as well as US and other multinational corporations — were in Edison, New Jersey, this past weekend, this time to entice highly skilled Indians in the US to head in the opposite direction. The Indian job portal Shine.com ...
- Cell phones: Make talk cheaper Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 9:24AMYou've heard iPhone users gripe about their mammoth monthly charges -- but it's not just those with the fanciest smart phones who are paying a bundle. "The average consumer overspends by $300 a year," says Schwark Satyavolu of BillShrink.com, which helps consumers save on expenses. Knocking that much off your tab isn't hard, experts say: You can do it by changing your plan, your carrier, or the ...
- Rise in food prices greater than in UK and Guernsey Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:19AMTHE price of food has risen by 30 per cent in Jersey during the past five years – significantly more than in both the UK and Guernsey.
- Apple TV Shrinks, iTunes Gets Social, iPod Touch on FaceTime Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:08PMBig news coming from Apple’s highly anticipated press event in San Francisco this morning; Steve Jobs unveiled the all new Apple TV, iTunes 10 with a Ping social network, and completely redesigned iPods across all its models. This raises the bar for competitors like Amazon, which made an announcement regarding its own streaming initiatives this week [...] Apple TV Shrinks, iTunes Gets Social ...
- The term “Foreign Talent” itself is rubbish! Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:22AMThe PAP government is unable to define what a real ‘foreign talent’ is. The term itself is rubbish. The top-tier ‘talent’ of any country, its crème de la crème will never leave their homeland for a place like Singapore. Those who leave for Singapore, be they long-term talents or transiting ones, hoping to use Singapore [...]
- Lloyd's Of London Takes Facebook To The Board Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:38AMLloyd's of London has made Facebook a priority for customer communications. Ted Schadler blogs on what you can take from it to empower your employees to solve customer problems.
- SeniorCareMarketer.com Named as a Member Benefit for International Mature Marketing Network (IMMN) Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:00AMPartnership with Boomer Authority(TM) Association makes online marketing software available to IMMN members
- These steps can lead you to a better career Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 2:09AMBy Irv Dupre, Special to the Times Friday, August 27, 2010 iStockphoto.com You mailed, faxed and even hand-delivered dozens of resumes in an effort to get the attention of HR or the hiring manager. One of the companies just contacted you to schedule an interview. Now is the time to prepare. • How do you ensure the interview is a positive experience and that you give the best, most correct ...
- More HR involvement urged Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 1:45AMHow much does it cost to hire an employee? Or to fire one? Those are issues that human resources people study, but too often they are not at the table when key decisions are made, the head of a Monterey company said at a seminar Thursday.
- Does your 'digital reflection' show your true self? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:44AMManaging your internet appearance means much more than just touching up your profile pictures on Facebook and new software is being developed to show you exactly how you seem to others.
- Jason Warner of Intellectual Ventures Joins Onrec Expo 2010 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 1:33AMJason Warner , Head of Global Talent Acquisition of Intellectual Ventures , is the on rec Expo 2010 emcee and opening day Key Note presenter.
- Supercharge Your Business with Google Apps Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:23AMAll businesses need basic services such as e-mail hosting, document sharing, and file editing. The ways to set up these functions vary greatly, however--pick the wrong method, and you'll waste time and money.
- GetApp Provides Directory Of Business Apps Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:13AMThe business-only directory includes apps in more than 300 categories with information to help assess needs and make choices from among the mix of free and paid listings.
- A Glut of Hiring Alternatives Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:44PMPrivate-sector job creation has been weak in recent months, as few companies seem comfortable taking on the risk of new hires. But anemic job reports may also be attributable, at least in part, to hiring alternatives that are becoming increasingly attractive to small businesses.
- SaaS BI Vendor Analyzes Online Marketing Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 12:13PMmyDials business intelligence service measures Web campaigns, paid search and Facebook and Twitter activity.
- Tweet, tweet: Atlassian seeks nest builder Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:07PMRenovates offices, prepares for new arrivals?
- German Privacy Law Bans Firms From Using Facebook to Vet Potential Employees Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 12:21PMGoogle given the wink over Facebook in Germany's proposed privacy law A proposed privacy law in Germany will outlaw the use of Facebook for employee vetting, says Spiegel Online . Thomas de Maiziere , the country's Interior Minister, has drafted a data privacy law that aims to put a stop to bosses checking out potential subordinates via their Facebook pages. As it stands, the draft legislation ...
- Carl Sandburg College CABI Classes for September Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:07AMGALESBURG — Carl Sandburg College Center for Agriculture, Business and Industry (CABI) is offering the following workshops and courses during September. Classes will be held at the Educational Technology Center in the Sandburg Mall, the Center for Manufacturing Excellence building on the Main Campus or at CSC. Pre-registration is required and early registration is advised. For more information ...
- Collaborative working is forcing IT directors to learn new skills Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 6:00AMA trend towards flatter and more collaborative structures in the workplace isdriving demand for IT directors with the skills to manage virtual teams andmotivate them to ensure the smooth delivery of projects.
- Collaborative working is forcing IT directors to learn new skills Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 5:24AMRachel Fielding, Computing , Monday 23 August 2010 at 13:00:00 As hierarchical structures disappear, managers need skills in leading virtual teams A trend towards flatter and more collaborative structures in the workplace is driving demand for IT directors with the skills to manage virtual teams and motivate them to ensure the smooth delivery of projects. As the trend towards less hierarchical ...
- Mahindra Satyam bags over 40 deals in last 18 months Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:51AMWorking with renewed vigour under trying circumstances, Mahindra Satyam (formerly Satyam Computer) has secured nearly 40-50 contracts big and small over the last 18 months, according to Mr A.S. Murthy, Chief Technology Officer.
- Mix and Match Microsoft Office with Web Apps: Three Tips Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 3:58PMDespite Microsoft Office's still strong grip on the corporate world, there is a subtle shift at play: More companies are complementing Office with lower-cost and Web-based alternatives, according to a new report from Forrester Research. In other words, they're taking a mix and match instead of either/or approach.
- Count on me, YOG: The infectious apathy of Singaporeans in pictures Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:22AMOPINION The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games is becoming an embarrassing farce for the PAP regime which has spent nearly $400 million dollars on it. Despite the mammoth efforts taken to publicize and promote the YOG, the response from ordinary Singaporeans has been most disappointing so far. [Get instant updates and discussions about the YOG on our Facebook page [...]
- Global Research & Consultancy Firm to Identify Top Companies to Work for in the UAE Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:59AMDubai, 16 August 2010: The Great Place to Work® Institute, a global research and consultancy firm that recognizes the best workplaces in over 45 countries worldwide, has expanded to the Middle East. Following increased demand for its workplace evaluation services, the Institute today launched its 'Top Companies to Work For' program in the UAE. The program is an annual ranking of the nation's ...
- No Shortage of Jobs For EEs and IT Professionals In The Asia-Pacific Region Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:03AMHigh-tech companies in the Asia Pacific region (APAC) —including many American companies— have job openings for engineers, information technology specialists, and other technical professionals.
- The Torch 9800: BlackBerry's Big Jump Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 2:21PMThe BlackBerry Torch offers many improvements, including a touchscreen, but may not be able to reverse RIM's reputation as a tired brand
- Demand Media's IPO: Everything You Need To Know Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 11:19AMDemand Media is the biggest pure-play SEO company in existence. And SEO is one of the fastest-growing marketing channels. So if you want to know what the marketing industry as a whole will look like, the best way to do it would be to take a look at Demand Media’s financial data.
- HP: My Day In The CEO Interview Hot Seat Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:13AMEver wonder what it would be like to interview for the top spot at the world's largest IT company? Here's one possibility for how it might go.
- How to Network Effectively Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:01PMMaking connections and maintaining relationships with the people who support you throughout your career can be the key to success for most individuals. By effectively building a network of colleagues, business associates and more, you are ensuring that whenever you need a new client, a new job, or to develop your skills further, you can call upon your network to help you. Networking is perhaps ...
- Unemployment Is High And Employers Are Still Struggling To Fill Low Wage Jobs Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 8:21AMWhat's Your Reaction? But the Journal article seems to overlook one important factor. Even in an age of historic underutilization of the labor force, the laws of supply and demand apply.
- Philly-Based Incubator DreamIt Ventures Graduates 14 Startups Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 6:05AMEditor's note: This guest post is written by Michael Levinson, the co-founder and managing partner of DreamIt Ventures , a startup incubator. Philadelphia-based DreamIt Ventures , a pre-seed stage venture firm and incubator founded in 2007 by David Bookspan, Steve Welch, and myself is graduating 14 startups today. It’s been a busy third year for DreamIt as prior companies incubated, including ...
- Trilogy Global’s Top 5 Holdings in June Worth $662M - cbl Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 5:12AMBy citybizlist StaffWINTER PARK, Fla. -- Trilogy Global Advisors LLC's top five holdings in June, ov...
- Google faces court in age discrimination case Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 2:00AMThe California Supreme Court has ruled that Google will have to defend itselfin front of a jury against charges of age discrimination.
- Google Voice Transcripts: Failures in Communication Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 6:50PMGoogle’s Web-based phone service sends voicemail transcripts to your inbox. Whether they make any sense is another matter entirely. Google - Google Voice - Voicemail - Searching - Search Engines
- Google Voice Transcripts: Failures in Communication Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 6:00PMI've been using Google Voice for a few years now, since the days before Google bought the service and it went by the name Grand Central. One of the service's best features is its ability to transcribe voice messages and send them to your inbox, making it easy to keep up with incoming calls without disrupting what you're doing at any given moment. If those transcripts actually made sense most of ...
- Court finds against Google on age discrimination case Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:03PMGoogle will have to defend itself in front of a jury against charges of agediscrimination the California Supreme Court has ruled.
- Demand Media Files For IPO Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:48PMPlatform for freelancers Demand Media just filed for an IPO. According to the filing, Demand revenues reached $114 million for the six months ending June 2010. That's an increase from $91.3 million over the same period a year ago.
- Court finds against Google on age discrimination case Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:25PMIain Thomson in San Francisco, V3.co.uk , Friday 6 August 2010 at 21:08:00 “Fuddy duddy” gets his day in court over stray remarks Google will have to defend itself in front of a jury against charges of age discrimination the California Supreme Court has ruled. A former Google director is claiming he was fired because of his age and said that he was routinely made fun of by younger staff. He is ...
- Google faces court in age discrimination case Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:25PMIain Thomson in San Francisco, V3.co.uk , Friday 6 August 2010 at 21:08:00 'Fuddy duddy' gets his day in court over stray remarks The California Supreme Court has ruled that Google will have to defend itself in front of a jury against charges of age discrimination. Brian Reid, a former Google director, is claiming that he was fired because of his age, and that he was routinely ridiculed by ...
- The lure of a start-up Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 8:08AMAlok Kejriwal tells Vanita KoHli-khandekar why exits in the Internet business are tough.
- Temasek Holdings invests $35m in China’s Tudou Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 1:37AMSingapore state investment firm Temasek said on Thursday it has invested $35 million in Chinese online video sharing website Tudou. The $35 million investment was part of a $50 million fund-raising by the Chinese firm, a Temasek spokesman said. Tudou, which means potato in Mandarin and alludes to the image of an Internet couch potato, allows Internet [...]
- BPO firms hunt for profiles on social media sites Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 8:34PMIn February this year 7,000 people walked in for interviews across cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and others. The page received a total of 20,000-25,000 hits.
- IT-BPO firms hunt for profiles on social media sites Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 12:56PMDeepak D, a business head at an IT infrastructure solutions provider, began to feel the pinch as clients started tightening their purse strings at the height of the recession in 2009. He thought of shifting jobs. However, with declining business, job opportunities were few. It was at this point that Deepak was approached by a Bangalore-based Energy Consulting Firm through LinkedIn. He was not ...
- Goddamnit, Now I Want to Work at Twitter [Twitter] Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 1:55AM# twitter Any company that produces a Rushmore parody video as a recruitment tool instantly gets put on my list of Amazing Places To Work At. Google hasn't done a Wes Anderson video to my knowledge, but obviously the cafeteria compensates there. More »
- Megliola: Youk's injury the latest in 'interesting ride' Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 9:41PMAnother night, another segment of "Days of Our Lives" at Fenway Park. "It's been an interesting ride," said Red Sox manager Terry Francona. Not a fun ride. Definitely not. Interesting in the sense of OK, who's hurt now? Who can't play tonight?
- B.C. RCMP removes French from website to comply with Official Languages Act Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 3:20PMA service on the B.C. RCMP website that allowed users to translate any news release into French using Google Translate has been removed after a report criticizing the practice by CBC French.
- Small HR Firm Proves Size Doesn't Matter on the Web Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 4:00AMA small human resources (HR) firm that's outranking competitors several hundred times its size in online search is proving real life David and Goliath stories are possible on the Internet.
