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Retail Recruiter Urges Return to Cross-Training Programs Utilized By Old-Line Department Stores

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:39:35 MST

With the retail industry clearly needing to invest more in employee development, companies desiring to groom executive talent should consider taking a page from the past and emulate the cross-training management training programs once used by major department stores, advised Lloyd A. Lippman, CEO of Career Management, a retail, direct mail and e-commerce executive search firm with offices here and in Manhattan.

Nike To Participate in Contingent Workforce Strategies Council

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:35:08 MST

Staffing Industry Analysts today announced that Nike Corporation has joined its Contingent Workforce Strategies Council, an innovative service that helps the Fortune 1000 better manage their growing reliance on temporary and contract labor. "The Council is a terrific way for Nike to learn how it can maximize its return on investment in contingent labor, share best practices, and
achieve the increasingly important objective of attracting and retaining the best talent," said Daniel Hanyzewski, Staffing Director of Global Functions.

Industrial Directory's 12-Month Report Shows Georgia Manufacturing Jobs Down 2.2 Percent

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:11:37 MDT

Georgia's manufacturing employment dropped 2.2% over the past 12 months according to the 2008 Georgia Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI) Evanston, IL. MNI reports Georgia lost 12,771 manufacturing jobs and 256 manufacturers since April 2006.

WWD Fashion Career Expo May 17th in downtown Los Angeles

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 10 May 2007 10:34:39 MDT

You are invited to the WWD Fashion Career Expo May 17th in downtown Los Angeles! Sponsored by 24 Seven Inc., the leading recruitment firm for the biggest brands in fashion and retail, this is the ideal event for experienced fashion, retail & beauty professionals to explore new career opportunities. Pre-Register now for face-to-face interviews with marquee companies in the industry.

You Want to Be in the Fashion Business?

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 02 May 2007 13:55:19 MDT

If you are obsessed with fashion and have decided to make a career out of it, a degree is a good first step. But education can only get you so far. From her recent appearances on FOX and NY1, here are Anne Maxfield’s top ten marketing tips for landing your first gig after graduation.