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Human Resource News Archives for May 2008

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17 hrs ago | Houston Business Journal

Magellan to put down $240M for Houston-area projects

Magellan Midstream Partners LP plans to invest $240 million to connect its East Houston terminal to Motiva Enterprises LLC 's Port Arthur refinery. via Houston Business Journal

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Monday | Washington Business Journal

BearingPoint Inc.

Washington Business Journal - by Jeff Clabaugh Staff Reporter Consulting firm BearingPoint Inc. via Washington Business Journal

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Saturday May 10 | 105.9 the X

Hypnotize - System Of A Down

Like many late-'90s metal bands, System of a Down struck a balance between '80s underground thrash metal and metallic early-'90s alternative rockers like Jane's Addiction. via 105.9 the X

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Friday May 9 | Imaging Magazine

COMFORCE Corporation Announces First Quarter 2008 Results

COMFORCE Corporation , a leading provider of outsourced staffing management services, specialty staffing and consulting services today reported results for its first quarter ended March 30, 2008. via Imaging Magazine

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Thursday May 8 | Business Wire

New Research Supports Softscape's Approach to People Management and Pay-for-Performance

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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Wednesday May 7 | WisInfo

Skilled trades most in demand

“And (data) in the white paper especially..”

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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Wednesday May 7 | ChicagoBusiness.com Breaking News

Hewitt rebounds from Monday drop

(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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Tuesday May 6 | CBS 11 | Posted by CBS 11

Several Firms Inform Regulators Of Texas Layoffs

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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Tuesday May 6 | Boston Herald

FBI raids special counsel's office

“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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Related Topix: Law, Employment / Labor Law

Tuesday May 6 | Canadian Business Magazine

Staffing firm Adecco posts 3 pct profit rise in 1Q, but won't reach 2008 revenue target

“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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Monday May 5 | TulsaWorld.com - Business

Paychex prospers

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

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Sunday May 4 | Post and Courier

Couple give back to Footlight

“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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Saturday May 3 | Forbes

Concur Technologies expects 3Q profit above Wall St forecast

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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Friday May 2 | New Delhi News.Net

Monster Worldwide reports first quarter 2008 results

“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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Friday May 2 | Business World

Irish pension funds in April recovery

Irish managed pension funds staged a modest recovery after nine months of falling values, the latest Hewitt Managed Fund Index from Hewitt Associates showed today. via Business World

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Friday May 2 | Houston Chronicle

Computers figure out how to beat anti-spam tests

“What we're noticing over the last year is that these tests meant to tell the difference between a human and a computer are being targeted by more and more malicious groups”

Are you a human or a computer? Over the Internet, it's getting harder and harder to tell. via Houston Chronicle

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Thursday May 1 | M2.com

Automatic Data Processing Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

The board of directors of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share payable July 1, 2008 to shareholders of record on June 13, 2008. via M2.com

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Thursday May 1 | White Collar Crime Prof Blog

Former President of Monster Indicted

A DOJ Press Release of the U.S. Attorneys Office of the Southern District of New York announces that the former chief operating officer and president of Monster Worldwide, Inc. via White Collar Crime Prof Blog

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