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Business Services:Human Resources headlines from the week of June 30, 2008
DA declines to prosecute Austin CIO Collins (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:48:40 GMT)
The Travis County District Attorney's office says it will not charge city of Austin Chief Information Officer Pete Collins with a crime related to allegations that he used city resources for personal gain.
Laid-off workers get extended benefits (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:38:21 GMT)
Hawaii's recently laid-off workers will be eligible for additional unemployment benefits through a federally funded program.
U.S. jobs fell by 62,000 in June (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:26:19 GMT)
The latest government figures show that employers nationwide have slashed jobs for six consecutive months.
Hopkins County company lands $8.9 million Navy contract (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:20:17 GMT)
Explosives maker Donovan Commercial Industries Inc. said Wednesday that it was awarded an $8.9 million contract by the U.S. Department of Navy to provide an indefinite number of explosives charges.
Birmingham publisher Oakstone bought by equity firm (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:10:13 GMT)
Birmingham's Oakstone Publishing has been bought by private equity firm Boston Ventures.
More than 36,000 in Kentucky might qualify for added jobless benefits (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:54:47 GMT)
Kentuckians who filed unemployment insurance claims on or after May 7, 2006, and have exhausted those benefits might be eligible for up to 13 weeks of extended benefits if they still are unemployed, according to the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training.
Poll: Option to telecommute would be top perk (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:03:54 GMT)
Many times, big draw to a company is not just the base salary, but the little perks.
Douglas lands 700 jobs with Advanced Call Center facility (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:58:48 GMT)
Advanced Call Center Technologies LLC is setting up shop in Douglas with plans to employ nearly 700 people in the next few years.
U.S. jobs fell by 62,000 in June (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:15:04 GMT)
The latest government figures show that employers nationwide have slashed jobs for six consecutive months.
U.S. jobs decline by 62,000 in June (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:17:15 GMT)
The latest government figures show that employers nationwide have slashed jobs for six consecutive months.
Geary closing Ellis Park; track's future uncertain (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:08:23 GMT)
The Ellis Park Thoroughbred racetrack in Henderson, Ky., is shutting down for good because of an anticipated lack of revenue triggered by a dispute with a horsemen's group.
Engineering firm maps downtown strategy (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:47:25 GMT)
The expansion of O'Brien & Gere Engineers Inc.'s Syracuse headquarters will have some positive ripple effects in Buffalo.
PIDA loans to help create 120 Phila.-area jobs (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:37:41 GMT)
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell announced the award of $6.5 million in Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loans on Wednesday that will result in the creation of more than 120 jobs in the Philadelphia area.
Midwest CEO to take 40 percent salary cut; Other employees see pay reduced (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:30:28 GMT)
Midwest Air Group Inc. CEO Timothy Hoeksema will have his pay cut by 40 percent as part of a restructuring aimed at keeping the airline operator in business and out of bankruptcy. (NWA)
Modine plant in Kentucky expanding production (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:14:22 GMT)
Modine Manufacturing Co. said Thursday that its plant in Harrodsburg, Ky., will double its work force after assuming production from a plant in Camdenton, Mo., that the Racine manufacturer will close over the next 18 to 24 months. (MOD)
Dr Pepper Snapple cautions investors about TRC offer (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:03:18 GMT)
Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. said it doesn't recommend or endorse an unsolicited "mini-tender offer" it received from TRC Capital Corp., a private investment firm based in Toronto. (DPS)
United Way to give $8.9M to area groups (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:36:09 GMT)
The United Way of the Greater Dayton Area will dole out $8.9 million to local nonprofits, roughly the same amount it gave last year. (GM)
Powers Agency acquires stake in Ontario's Tri-Media (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:13:10 GMT)
Cincinnati advertising firm Powers Agency said it has acquired an ownership stake in Tri-Media Integrated Marketing Technologies, headquartered in Welland, Ontario.
Pediatrix buys Georgia Perioperative (Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:43:30 GMT)
Pediatrix Medical Group said it has bought Georgia Perioperative Consultants LLC, an anesthesia physician group practice in the Atlanta metropolitan area. (PDX)
AMR to take $1B charge to cut capacity, June traffic down (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:36:06 GMT)
American Airlines Inc.'s parent company said it will take a $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion charge in its second quarter as a result of its plans to cut capacity this year. (AMR)
American may lay off 900 flight attendants (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:16:26 GMT)
American Airlines Inc. has told its flight attendants' union it may furlough 900 flight attendants beginning Aug. 31.
Children's Hospital denies laid off workers got security escorts (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:39:06 GMT)
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland says published reports that laid-off workers were escorted from its premises Tuesday were incorrect.
Kaminski hired to coach Mississippi RiverKings (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:03:10 GMT)
Kevin Kaminski, who was previously head coach of the Youngstown Steelhounds, has been hired as the new head coach of the Mississippi RiverKings.
Tang Capital makes bid for Northstar Neuroscience (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:48:47 GMT)
Tang Capital Partners LP said it wants to buy the remaining 82 percent of Northstar Neuroscience Inc. that it doesn't already own, for $2.25 per share. (NSTR)
Big G, Securian named 'best place to work in IT' (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:15:46 GMT)
Two Minnesota companies cracked the top 11 slots on ComputerWorld magazine's list of the "100 Best Places to Work in IT" for 2008.
$1.7M awarded for Sacramento job training (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:37:05 GMT)
The Sacramento Employment and Training Agency and seven local employers have been awarded a total of more than $1.7 million in employment training contracts, the state labor agency announced Wednesday.
San Antonio health foundation, Workforce Solutions combat nursing shortage (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:36:39 GMT)
The Greater San Antonio Healthcare Foundation and Workforce Solutions Alamo are teaming up to launch a new program designed to help reduce the shortage of nursing professionals in the area.
UMKC Chancellor Bailey will leave to be Texas Tech president (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:34:10 GMT)
University of Missouri-Kansas City Chancellor Guy Bailey said Wednesday that he is the sole finalist for president of Texas Tech University.
Gaymar buys Utah manufacturer (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:19:42 GMT)
Gaymar Industries said Wednesday it has purchased Sunshine Manufacturing, LC, an innovative manufacturer of specialty gel components located in Alpine, Utah.
Meter maker Sensus to expand in Raleigh (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:46:14 GMT)
Sensus Metering Systems will grow its north Raleigh presence after expanding its space at The Forum office park off Six Forks Road. (HIW)
Griffith resigns from Health Alliance (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:29:51 GMT)
Another high-level Health Alliance executive, Bob Griffith, is leaving the hospital group.
WK Dickson opens Ky. office (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:29:12 GMT)
WK Dickson & Co. Inc. has opened a regional office in Louisville, Ky., to support its growing client base.
Midwest CEO to take 40 percent salary cut; other employees see pay reduced (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:27:45 GMT)
Midwest Air Group Inc. CEO Timothy Hoeksema will have his pay cut by 40 percent as part of a restructuring aimed at keeping the airline operator in business and out of bankruptcy. (NWA)
SRA International buys Interface & Control Systems (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:03:27 GMT)
SRA International has paid an undisclosed sum for Interface & Control Systems. (SRX)
MMAC: Milwaukee-area economic weakness continues (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:43:53 GMT)
Indicators of economic activity in the Milwaukee area continued to show weakness in May, with total job figures posting its largest decline in recent months.
Richardson taps national expert as women's issue advisor (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:26:31 GMT)
Gov. Bill Richardson has appointed Martha Burk as his senior advisor on women's issues.
Immigration measures lack signatures to make ballot (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:15:12 GMT)
A proposed ballot measure that sought to shut down businesses hiring illegal immigrants the first time they were caught will not be appearing on the November ballot.
VIA is in the process of finding replacement for retiring CEO (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:04:53 GMT)
VIA Metropolitan Transit President and CEO John M. Milam has decided to retire from the transit authority.
American may lay off 900 flight attendants (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:57:02 GMT)
American Airlines Inc. has told its flight attendants' union it may furlough 900 flight attendants beginning Aug. 31.
6 St. Louis labor attorneys make top 100 list (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:43:04 GMT)
Six St. Louis-area labor attorneys were named to the Labor Relations Institute Inc.'s 2008 Top 100 list of labor attorneys, putting them in the top 1 percent of labor attorneys in the country, according to the firm.
Sems to replace Hayes at National City (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:21:04 GMT)
Richard Sems will replace Shaun Hayes as president of Missouri banking for National City Bank, the bank announced Wednesday. (NCC)
Texas unemployment insurance claims continue to climb (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:16:53 GMT)
Initial claims for unemployment insurance in Texas rose last week to 14,608, a 7 percent increase over the prior week.
Top Graham exec headed to retirement (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:12:25 GMT)
Graham Corp. said Wednesday that J. Ronald Hansen, will retire as vice president - finance & administration and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 1.
Downtown KC Rotary Club gets 98th president (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:47:24 GMT)
Rotary Club 13 in downtown Kansas City has inducted Myron Sildon as its 98th president.
University of Arizona searches for VP of health affairs as it restructures health sciences program (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:39:54 GMT)
University of Arizona is restructuring its Health Sciences Center creating the new position of vice president of health affairs to its colleges in Phoenix and Tucson.
Herenstein on IAP Worldwide board (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:11:32 GMT)
IAP Worldwide Services Inc. named Andrew J. Herenstein to its board of directors Monday.
Daxko secures $7M in funding to expand (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:51:58 GMT)
Software firm Daxko Inc. has received $7.75 million in funding from Frontier Capital to expand the business.
Roetzel & Andress expands to Fort Lauderdale (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:50:16 GMT)
Law firm of Roetzel & Andress LPA said five attorneys formerly with Arnstein & Lehr have joined its firm in Fort Lauderdale.
Patriot Coal names Billiot to head HR (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:14:35 GMT)
K. Susan Billiot was hired by Patriot Coal Corp. as the company's new senior vice president of human resources, effective July 15, Patriot Coal announced Wednesday. (PCX)
Furniture orders still falling (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:12:46 GMT)
The latest survey of residential furniture manufacturers finds new orders continuing their steady decline, down 8 percent in April compared to a year earlier.
Novant plans shift in billing operations (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:04:10 GMT)
Novant Health Inc. will make changes in its billing operations, but the switch will not result in job losses, the company said.
Direct Energy cutting staff at Dublin office (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:07 GMT)
Direct Energy Inc. told the state this week it plans to cut an unspecified number of workers at an office on Frantz Road in Dublin as the company reorganizes after a recent acquisition. (GXP)
Boston Private taking $66 million charge in Westfield Capital Management deal (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:51:16 GMT)
Boston Private Financial Holdings Inc. will incur a one-time charge of approximately $66 million in its restructuring of Westfield Capital Management Company LLC.
Clinton County casino advocates aim for 700,000 signatures (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:40:26 GMT)
Lakes Entertainment Inc., which with MyOhioNow.com is planning a casino resort in Clinton County, said Wednesday it expects to gather more than 700,000 signatures on petitions statewide to place the issue on the November ballot.
Bullock Smith design firm merges with Hnedak Bobo of Memphis (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:40:09 GMT)
Nashville architecture, design and project management firm Bullock Smith & Partners has merged with the Memphis-based Hnedak Bobo Group Inc.
Unemployment benefits extended by 13 weeks (Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:07:07 GMT)
Federal unemployment benefits have been extended by 13 weeks, which will benefit 50,000 people in Tennessee.
McKesson Corp. opens service center in Wales (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:39:29 GMT)
McKesson Corp. opened a shared service center on June 27th in Bangor, Wales to provide payroll and human resources services to the United Kingdom's National Health Service. (MCK) (ORCL) (IBM)
Sam Adams hoists one for entrepreneurs (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:07:51 GMT)
The Boston Beer Company, which makes the Samuel Adams beer line, is teaming with a micro-lender to start its Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream program. (SAM)
Union files complaint against Christos Building Services (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:58:31 GMT)
Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ has accused Christos Building Services Inc. of unfair labor practices at a Pentagon City apartment complex.
Community colleges to offer cheaper e-texts (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:55:29 GMT)
Colorado's community college system announced an agreement Tuesday with textbook publisher Pearson Education to provide reduced-price texts in a digital format for students taking courses online as a way to reduce student costs. (PSO)
Thunder Over Louisville to be rebroadcast by AFN on July 4 (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:25:56 GMT)
Thunder Over Louisville 2008, the air show and fireworks display held April 12 to mark the opening of the Kentucky Derby Festival will be reaired Friday, July 4, on Armed Forces Network.
Top retail banking exec out at WaMu (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:02:50 GMT)
Beleaguered Washington Mutual Inc. reported Monday it is replacing the president of its retail banking division, James Corcoran. (WM)
Minnesota to join federal unemployment extension program (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:56:38 GMT)
Laid-off workers who have exhausted their unemployment benefits may find some reprieve from a new federal program.
Mulvane State Bank's name change well received locally (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:49:45 GMT)
Frank Carson III sounds like he's glad it's over.
Hawaii luxury magazine names new publisher (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:28:22 GMT)
Modern Luxury Hawaii magazine has a new publisher.
Texas unemployment insurance claims continue to climb (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:04:24 GMT)
Initial claims for unemployment insurance in Texas rose last week to 14,608, a 7 percent increase over the prior week.
Baltimore Sun dropping its daily business section (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:59:46 GMT)
The Baltimore Sun will eliminate its daily business section later this month.
Greater Cincinnati stocks take beating (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:45:34 GMT)
Shares in Macy's Inc. sank to a five-year low Tuesday, as major indexes experienced volatility on fears of high oil prices and weak consumer confidence. (M) (SKS) (DDS) (AKS) (BGC) (CQB) (FITB) (CTAS)
Kentucky Chamber plans workers' compensation seminar (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:43:28 GMT)
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will hold its 18th annual Kentucky Workers Compensation Seminar at the Galt House Hotel and Suites in Louisville on Tuesday, Aug. 19, and the Hyatt Regency Lexington on Tuesday, Sept. 23.
Jobless rate continues rise in Northern Kentucky (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:39:43 GMT)
For the second month in a row, the unemployment rate in Northern Kentucky has topped 5 percent, the state's Office of Employment and Training reported.
Port Authority won't get new Keystone trial (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:24:21 GMT)
The Jacksonville Port Authority's request for a new trial to determine what it must pay to take 70 acres of industrial waterfront property by eminent domain was denied Tuesday.
Unemployment benefits extended by 13 weeks (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:16:36 GMT)
Federal unemployment benefits have been extended by 13 weeks, which will benefit 50,000 people in Tennessee.
Hawaii tech firm opens Chicago office (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:45:15 GMT)
Phase 2 International announced Tuesday it has opened a Mainland office.
Spurned InBev committed to Anheuser-Busch takeover (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:29:42 GMT)
InBev chief executive Carlos Brito told investors Tuesday the company is committed to its $65-a-share buyout offer for Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. after the St. Louis brewer spurned its proposal last week. (BUD)
Lipid wins third patent for core technology (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:25:23 GMT)
Lipid Sciences Inc. said Tuesday it landed a third patent covering its treatment for removing plaque from arterial walls. (LIPD)
Eight other Pittsburgh-area bridges needed fixes, PennDOT says (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:45:00 GMT)
Following a structural problem on the Birmingham Bridge in Pittsburgh, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said Tuesday that it discovered eight other bridges with similar issues that needed repairs.
Fisk names acting co-provosts (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:31:20 GMT)
Fisk University has named Arnold Burger and Sessi Aboh as acting co-provosts effective July 1.
MillerCoors officially launches Tuesday (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:08:56 GMT)
The MillerCoors joint venture officially begins operations Tuesday. (TAP) (BUD)
Spurned InBev replies to Anheuser-Busch rejection (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:04:38 GMT)
InBev CEO Carlos Brito told investors Tuesday the company is committed to its $65-a-share buyout offer for Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. after the St. Louis brewer spurned its proposal last week. (BUD)
Judge: Wal-Mart violated MN labor laws, must pay $6.5M (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:51:38 GMT)
A Dakota County judge has found Wal-Mart Stores Inc. guilty of violating Minnesota's labor laws. (WMT)
HCC launches work force training program (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:38:09 GMT)
Houston Community College has created a new program to deliver employee training to Houston businesses.
The WorkSource becomes Workforce Solutions (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:37:06 GMT)
The Gulf Coast Workforce Board has changed the name of its human resource services from The WorkSource to Workforce Solutions.
Spurned InBev replies to A-B (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:11:01 GMT)
InBev CEO Carlos Brito issued a statement Tuesday saying the Belgian brewer is committed to its $65-per-share offer price for Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. and said InBev "will pursue all available avenues" to allow A-B shareholders to have a direct voice in the process. (BUD)
Radio Disney, Azteca America sign partnership (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:02:57 GMT)
Radio Disney WDYZ-AM 990 and TV station Azteca America W21AU signed a partnership in Central Florida to provide Hispanic entertainment to local residents.
Study finds Georgia needs to raise college graduation rates (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:34:57 GMT)
Georgia is among the nation's leaders in raising students' reading achievement in the early grades, but it needs to work harder to raise college graduation rates and other measures of education progress, says a report issued today by the Southern Regional Education Board.
Eckerd Youth Alternatives names chief development officer (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:24:33 GMT)
Ken Massey is the new chief development officer of Eckerd Youth Alternatives.
Realignment of Girl Scouts takes hold (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:07:42 GMT)
The Girl Scouts have completed a merger, effective July 1, bringing together councils from four Upstate regions.
United Arts raises $3.75M (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:44:20 GMT)
United Arts of Central Florida announced Monday it raised $3.75 million to fund arts and culture in Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties.
Elk Grove Ford closes (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:40:31 GMT)
Elk Grove Ford, one of 13 dealerships at the Elk Grove Auto Mall and a major sales-tax revenue generator, closed its doors late Friday.
Hawaii public hospitals face job cuts (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:50:08 GMT)
Officials at the Hawaii Health Systems Corp., the state's 13-member public hospital network, said Monday that it is facing a $62 million deficit for fiscal 2009 and will likely make cuts in staff and health-care services as a result.
CWork Wireless, ACS plan layoffs in Fort Worth (Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:18:26 GMT)
CWork Wireless and Affiliated Computer Services Inc. were among the companies that notified the Texas Workforce Commission this past week of pending layoffs. (ACS)
Alliance Benefit Group buys Red Wing consultancy (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:25:09 GMT)
Alliance Benefit Group Financial Services Corp. announced Monday it has acquired RGS & Associates Inc.
Charles Schwab to pull out of Pleasanton offices (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:58:12 GMT)
Charles Schwab & Co., the San Francisco financial services giant, plans to move out of administrative offices in Pleasanton when its lease expires in 2010. (SCHW)
Prudential California Realty names top execs (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:57:14 GMT)
Michael Levedahl has been named chief financial officer and Joe Coute chief administrative office of Prudential California Nevada Texas Realty, which has headquarters in Pleasanton. (BAC) (WSTF)
Charles Schwab to pull out of Pleasanton offices (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:48:18 GMT)
Charles Schwab & Co., the San Francisco financial services giant, plans to move out of administrative offices in Pleasanton when its lease expires in 2010. (SCHW)
Denver law firm Fife and Associates adopts longer name (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:54:31 GMT)
The Denver law firm of Fife and Associates now is called Fife, Charles, Mangall & Mossinghoff, the company reported Monday.
Business alliance aims to reduce drunk driving (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:47:33 GMT)
A new business alliance has formed focused on the reduction of alcohol-related crashes in Albuquerque.
East Point tightens it belt with job cuts, halting of holiday pay (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:36:43 GMT)
East Point, Ga., city officials have cut 60 jobs this fiscal year, will not fill another 60 in fiscal 2009 and will cut holiday pay, East Point Mayor Joseph Macon's office said Monday.
Appeals court rejects Hallmark's employee arbitration program (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:56:59 GMT)
Hallmark Cards Inc.'s dispute resolution program is not legally enforceable, the Missouri Court of Appeals said in a decision handed down Monday that returns a wrongful termination lawsuit against the company to Jackson County Circuit Court.
Employers report decline in benefits as a piece of payroll (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:58:17 GMT)
The average total value of benefits as a percentage of payroll declined for the second straight year, according to a survey by the Human Resources Association of the National Capital Area.
Kitay Productions expanding with new office in New York (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:56:29 GMT)
Kitay Productions, a television and video production company, will open a New York office in August.
Anheuser-Busch to reduce salaried employee benefits (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:48:22 GMT)
Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.'s plans to cut costs and increase profitability will include reductions and changes to some employee benefits, according to a memo sent Friday, June 27, to salaried employees by Tim Farrell, vice president of corporate human resources. (BUD)
Volunteers of America of Kentucky to receive $300,000 federal grant (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:39:37 GMT)
Volunteers of America of Kentucky will receive a $300,000 job-training grant from the U.S. Department of Labor's Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program and Veterans' Workforce Investment Program.
Employers report decline in benefits as a piece of payroll (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:18:00 GMT)
The average total value of benefits as a percentage of payroll declined for the second straight year, according to a survey by the Human Resources Association of the National Capital Area.
Honolulu online job ads up in June (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:14:56 GMT)
Advertised jobs on the Internet fell last month across most of the nation, but such advertising in Honolulu was up nearly 12 percent, according to a report by The Conference Board released Monday.
Anheuser-Busch to take $400M in charges from early retirement offer (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:14:14 GMT)
Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. said in a regulatory filing Monday that it expects to take a one-time pretax charge in the fourth quarter of $300 million to $400 million in connection with its offer of an enhanced retirement plan and severance costs. (BUD)
General Cable buys majority stake in Philippine joint venture (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:09:27 GMT)
General Cable Corp. has boosted its stake in joint venture Phelps Dodge Philippines (PDP) Inc., from 40 percent to 60 percent, the company said Monday. (BGC)
UMass works to boost businesses in Haiti (Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:03:30 GMT)
Higher Education for Development (HED) has joined the University of Massachusetts – Boston with the State University of Haiti – National Institute of Administration and Management and International Studies (INAGHEI) to help create better management for Haitian business.