Archive | September, 2010

Ericsson Appoints Bina Chaurasia as New Senior VP of HR

26. September 2010

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Ericsson Appoints Bina Chaurasia as New Senior VP of HR

Ericsson, Inc. has appointed Bina Chaurasia as the new Senior Vice President of Group Function Human Resources and Organization.  Her position will come into effect November 15, 2010. With over 2 billion subscribers, Ericsson leads globally in providing technology and services to telecommunications operators, including specialty mobile networks.  The company, founded as a telegraph equipment [...]

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Omnicare Welcomes Erin Ascher as New VP of HR

26. September 2010

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Omnicare Welcomes Erin Ascher as New VP of HR

Erin Ascher has been announced as Omnicare Incorporated’s new Vice President of Human Resources.  As VP of HR, she will be responsible for Omnicare’s HR utilities, such as the design and execution of strategies for attracting, preserving, developing and rewarding employees.  The appointment comes at the same time that Omnicare is hiring Timothy J. Hopkins [...]

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New Full-Service HR Consultancy Formed

22. September 2010

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New Full-Service HR Consultancy Formed

A newly-formed human resources consultancy was announced Wednesday. Dubbed Anchor Planning Group, the company will focus on helping organizations systematically improve their employees productivity, while reducing cost, through creative, innovative approaches to HR. According to a press release, Anchor Planning Group will provide a full range of HR services, including recruitment/staffing, employee/labor relations, insurance, financial education, [...]

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Willis Group Holdings Announces Celia Brown as New HR Executive VP

20. September 2010

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Willis Group Holdings Announces Celia Brown as New HR Executive VP

Celia Brown has been appointed the new Executive Vice President, Group Human Resources Director of Willis Group Holdings. Brown will start immediately, reporting to Tim Wright, the Chief Operating Officer of Willis Group, working in New York. She will be responsible for driving the development of Willis Group Holdings’s global HR function and delivering top-notch [...]

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Ideal Financial Situations in Final Talks with Unnamed Lead HR Firm

20. September 2010

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Ideal Financial Situations in Final Talks with Unnamed Lead HR Firm

Ideal Financial Situations announced that it is in the final motions of negotiating with a lead human resources firm to upgrade their Ideal Financial H.R. suite of services. The addition of these benefits would work two-fold, enhancing both member retention and appealing to prospective members. The potential human resources partner already provides assistance to 3000 [...]

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Actuant Names Sheri Grissom New VP of HR

20. September 2010

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Actuant Names Sheri Grissom New VP of HR

Sheri Grissom has been named as the new Vice President of Human Resources at Actuant Corporation, an industrial company operating in more than 30 countries and grossing $1.2 billion. Headquartered in Butler, Wisconsin, Actuant Corporation is a leader in producing industrial equipment such as branded hydraulics and electric tools and supplies, creating energy and products for [...]

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Brian Gifford Named Vice President of Human Resources for Lufkin Industries

20. September 2010

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Brian Gifford Named Vice President of Human Resources for Lufkin Industries

Brian Gifford has been named Vice President of Human Resources for Lufkin Industries.  Gifford will be the responsible party for all company policies, employee benefits, compensations, labor relations, and any environmental, health, safety, or security operations worldwide. Lufkin Industries, Inc. produces and services high quality and high value-added oil field equipment and power transmission products globally. [...]

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Saba Impressions Named Best Product of 2010 by Human Resources Magazine

19. September 2010

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Saba Impressions Named Best Product of 2010 by Human Resources Magazine

Human Resource Executive Magazine has selected Saba Impressions as one of the best products of 2010.   Saba Impressions is a network-based, real-time, performance feedback application, produced by Saba, the premier people systems provider, headquartered at Saba Software Inc. in Redwood Shores, California. Saba Impressions allows people in an organization to submit quick feedback on [...]

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Karen Ketchmark Named Pearson VUE’s New Vice President of Human Resources

19. September 2010

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Karen Ketchmark Named Pearson VUE’s New Vice President of Human Resources

Karen Ketchmark has been named the new Vice President of Human Resources for Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing company. Owned by British media company Pearson PLC, Pearson VUE was founded in 1994 as Virtual University Enterprises.  Pearson VUE is currently operating in over 5000 authorized centers in more than 145 countries. The company provides testing [...]

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National Human Resources Association Launches Website

14. September 2010

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National Human Resources Association Launches Website

The National Human Resources Association (NHRA) has announced the launch of their new website. A tool for the HR industry, the site is offering an array of benefits, services, and networking opportunities for professional members. Taken from their website: “Established in 1951, the National Human Resources Association (NHRA) is focused on advancing the development and [...]

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