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Softscape , the global leader in integrated people management software, today announced new research that reveals a critical need for organizations to change their workforce compensation management practices. via Business Wire

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Skilled manual trades like carpentry, plumbing and welding top the 2008 list of most difficult positions to fill on a global scale, with sales representatives coming in second, the 2008 survey from Manpower ... via WisInfo

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(AP) - Hewitt Associates Inc. stock rebounded Tuesday as analysts remained positive about the outsourcer and consultant's direction in spite of Wall Street's initial reaction to its fiscal second-quarter results. Hewitt's profit more than tripled in the quarter ended March 31, but it fell a ... via ChicagoBusiness.com Breaking News

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Several companies have recently disclosed pending layoffs in Texas, including a number involving more than 100 workers apiece, according to regulatory filings.

Citigroup, the nation's largest bank by assets, notified the Texas Workforce Commission in a letter received Tuesday that it will cut 125 jobs by closing an office in the Fort Worth suburb of Bedford.

Citigroup plans to cut at least 4,200 jobs this year and close eight branches in Texas and 11 in other states as part of a restructuring under new Chief Executive Officer Vikram Pandit. Read more

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“It's like finding out that your town fire chief is an arsonist”

Federal agents raided the office and home of U.S. Special Counsel Scott Bloch today while investigating whether the nation's top protector of whistle-blowers destroyed evidence potentially showing he retaliated ... via Boston Herald

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“These are excellent results as the company was able to boost its operating margin despite higher investments and holidays”

Adecco SA on Tuesday reported a 3 percent rise in first quarter net profit but the temporary employment firm warned that it won't reach its revenue target in 2008 because staffing markets are deteriorating ... via Canadian Business Magazine

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Paychex , a payroll processor , recently reported quarterly earnings, featuring net income up 12.6 percent. via TulsaWorld.com - Business

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“When you dehumanize the person, you create something shameful; however, when you celebrate the individual spirit, the personality and the body beautiful, you create a work of art.”

Dr. Carl Korn, an actor in plays at the Footlight Players 40 years ago, has returned to Charleston with his wife, Sandra. via Post and Courier

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Shares of Concur Technologies Inc. , which makes corporate expense management software, soared Thursday after the company said it expects fiscal third-quarter profit to widely beat analyst expectations. via Forbes

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“We are taking decisive action to redirect and integrate our sales resources to take advantage of the tremendous untapped opportunities to add customers in the large, medium and small company segments. This new "go to market”

New York, May 2 : Monster Worldwide, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. via New Delhi News.Net

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