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New Virtual Resource Center

September 16th, 1999 by

A new Web site targets consumers who want to take a more active and assertive role in their healthcare choices with easy-to-follow tutorials. Launched by The Cooper Institute for Advanced Studies in Medicine and the… Continued

Children’s Hospital Sports New Name, Gets Community Buy-in

September 16th, 1999 by

After a few years of research, focus groups and community input, ESR Children’s Health Care System changed its name to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The new name, announced earlier this month, brands the 80-year pediatric… Continued

Salary Levels Increase as Demand for PR Talent Exceeds Supply

September 13th, 1999 by

While salaries rose only modestly in 1998, there are signs they are increasing more significantly in 1999, according to a new survey from the corporate and marketing communications recruiting firm Marshall Consultants, and released exclusively… Continued

Employment Trends

September 13th, 1999 by

Employee Benefits and Perks Climb; Just Don’t Get Sick Free parking and pats on the back aren’t cutting it any more as employee benefits. In response to record-low unemployment rates and stiff competition for qualified… Continued

Career Resources

September 13th, 1999 by

Professional Organizations American Society Of Association Executives Offers a resume critique service, roundtable discussions and other career building tools. Web site "Career Headquarters" features a job bank, trend reports and job search tips. 202/626-2723;www.asaenet.org American… Continued

Beyond the Office

September 13th, 1999 by

Leverage Your Worth by Volunteering Now there’s evidence that it is possible to have a life and a career at the same time. The trick is not to view the two endeavors as mutually exclusive.… Continued

Job Tracker

September 13th, 1999 by

Senior Account Executive Top 10 agency in metro-DC seeks Senior Account Executive. Must have 2-4 years agency experience, including news release/brochure writing, media pitching and event planning. Dynamic, fast-paced office. Ability to advance quickly. Excellent… Continued

Language Barriers…

September 13th, 1999 by

More than a third of the world’s corporate executives are unfamiliar with the term "stakeholder," according to a survey spanning 26 countries. The research, conducted by Indianapolis-based Walker Information Global Network, gauged the degree to… Continued

Put Me in, Coach

September 13th, 1999 by

Leadership/management coaching is becoming standard fare in employee professional development programs, according Lee Hecht Harrison, an international outplacement and career services firm. In a recent study of 488 HR professionals, the firm found that nine… Continued

Jumbo-Sized Compensation Study Slotted for 2000

September 13th, 1999 by

PRSA and IABC are joining forces to produce an extensive compensation study for the year 2000. Both organizations have previously churned out separate benchmarking reports every two to three years. To broaden the perspective, the… Continued