Convention calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
League of Black Women 5th Annual Leadership Conference May 6-9;
Orlando, FL; 708-754-1676; www.leagueofblackwomen.org
Independent Feature Project (IFP) Documentary Rough Cut Lab May
6-9; New . . .
Marvin A. Russell.(On The MOVE)(Brief article)
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New Position: Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource
Officer
Organization: Continuum Health Partners
Location: New York
Responsibilities: Leading Continuum's . . .
Racquel White.(appointment as Communications Director)(Brief
article)
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New Position: Communications Director, Africa Group
Organization: Coca-Cola
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Responsibilities: Managing internal and external . . .
Edith Cooper.(appointment as head of human capital
management)(Brief article)
New Position: Global Head of Human Capital Management
Organization: Goldman Sachs
Location: New York
Responsibilities: Oversight for all of the functions that relate to
staffing, leading . . .
Carolyn Mosby-Williams.(appointment as chief marketing officer
)(Brief article)
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New Position: Chief Marketing Officer
Organization: Kiwanis International
Location: Indianapolis
Responsibilities: Providing strategic leadership and direction . . .
Jimmie Paschall.(appointment as senior vice president)(Brief
article)
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New Position: SVP, External Affairs and Global Diversity Officer
Organization: Marriott
Location: Bethesda, MD
Responsibilities: Spearheading the company's . . .
Style change.(career changes)(Brief article)(Column)
QA Halfway through my engineering training, I discovered I have a
passion for fashion. Although it has not been easy getting to the point
where I am now, an assistant fashion stylist, and though I . . .
New kid on the job: how to get off to a good start.
No matter how prepared you may be for the opportunity, entering a
new job can be overwhelming. Kesner Dufresne Jr., a certified financial
planner with Morgan Stanley in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, . . .
Everybody counts: how a professional people person manages his
staff.
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Which combination of sensibilities is essential to navigating the
rank and file of retail?
Successful leaders have a very good knack for selecting talent.
They understand . . .
Belgium-based eco-tech company United Pepper
(www.unitedpepper.org), has created technology solutions that are based
on fair-tra
Belgium-based eco-tech company United Pepper
(www.unitedpepper.org), has created technology solutions that are based
on fair-trade cooperation with developing nations. One of the
company's flagship . . .
Meeting the future.(training sessions through virtual
meetings)(Brief article)(Column)
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QA have three employees who work remotely from a couple of
locations. I would like to meet with them, maybe do training sessions. I
know I can do virtual meetings, but . . .
Green ... by the numbers.(TECH FACTS)(Brief article)
5.9 BILLION The amount in U.S. dollars it would cost to fill an
Olympic-size swimming pool with ink
8 MILLION The amount in tons of office paper the U.S. used in 2004.
That equals roughly 178 . . .
Tiny tech: small devices that pack a productivity punch.(Buyers
guide)(Brief article)
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WHETHER YOU WORK FROM HOME OR HAVE CORNERED a hot spot at your
favorite coffeehouse, chances are you want productivity tools that are
light, efficient, and worry-free. . . .
A just cause: Van Jones uses "green tech" boom to
create jobs, opportunities.
"THE GREEN MOVEMENT IS NOT MARGINAL HIPPIE stuff, you
know--your grandmother's environmental cause" says Van Jones,
founder and president of Green For All in Oakland, California, and
co-founder and . . .
In good company: by seeking success on their own terms, our 2008
nominees share a common goal.(SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS)
Now in its 13th year, our annual Small Business Awards highlight
companies or entrepreneurs that are exceeding, excelling, and
enlightening the free enterprise space. The winners will be announced . . .
Tax adjustments.(Brief article)(Column)
Q A I'm expecting an unusually large tax refund this year. How
can I better assess whether my withholding is correct?
--R. Peters Atlanta
You, my friend, are not alone, All too often, people . . .
Three places to find high yields: as the fed lowers interest
rates, here's how to avoid puny payouts.
The U.S. economy is sputtering, so the Federal Reserve is slashing
interest rates. That may help borrowers and stimulate business activity,
but those lower rates also mean skimpy investment . . .
Market mirror: Calvin Baker's portfolio closely tracks the
larger market.(Brief article)
A MAKER OF PRESSURE-CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR oil and gas production
supplied lots of power for the portfolio that Calvin H. Baker chose in
March of 2007. But while Cameron International Corp. rose 48% . . .
Trend spotter: Graceful Grady keeps an eye on a few contrarian
picks in a turbulent market.
The current anxiety many investors feel isn't surprising.
While they'd like to hear, "Come on in, the water's
fine," market watchers seem to be saying anything hut. Investment
adviser Graceful . . .
Smart money moves: industry-focused investments can help you
profit in a slowing economy.(INVESTMENT STRATEGIES)
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EDWIN KENNEDY IS NO BUY-AND-HOLD INVESTOR. HE'S always
scouting for opportunities to boost the upside potential of his $150,000
stock and mutual fund portfolio. Recently, . . .
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