Entries by Ed

Innovation re Harvard… Learning Agility

NEW YORK — Crimson Oak Academy has a bold special report on Learning Agility. The report — a reframing of learning agility latticed onto select Harvard innovation initiatives — provides actionable insights for recent college graduates who are dogged by 50% under-employment. The MBA prep and career leadership development provider, Crimson Oak, has produced a […]

Germany Relaxes Visa Rules for Entrepreneurs and Skilled Workers. Germany Trade & Invest legal experts welcome EU Blue Card and streamlined processes.

BERLIN, July 31, 2012 — Starting tomorrow, many foreign investors and their foreign employees will have an easier time obtaining a residence permit in Germany. Two key changes have been made to streamline the visa process for these groups. The EU Blue Card will be introduced tomorrow. Also, capital and job creation requirements have been […]

EMPLOYMENT LAW: Virginia Supreme Court Ruling Opens Up Corporate Managers to Individual Liability in Wrongful Discharge Lawsuits for First Time in Virginia

The full text of the Supreme Court of Virginia’s decision in VanBuren v. Grubb can be found here: http://www.courts.state.va.us/opinions/opnscvwp/1120348.pdf WASHINGTON DC, November 5th 2012 — The Virginia Supreme Court, on November 1st 2012, issued a decision on whether it recognizes a common law tort claim of wrongful discharge against an individual who was not the […]

WINNER ! Chestnut Global Partners + Caterpillar Inc. win BEST Vendor Partnership

FEM 2012 EMMA Awards Chestnut Global Partners LLC, currently provides services to more than 80 employer groups throughout the world. Bloomington IL, September 21, 2012— Chestnut Global Partners along with their customer Caterpillar Inc. have won the Best Vendor Partnership at Expatriate Management’s 2012 EMMA awards. The award was announced Thursday September 13 by the […]

LEGAL NEWS: Re-examine Social Media Policies re COSTCO NLRB decision

… union organizing protectionsNEWARK, N.J., Sept. 27, 2012 — A recent Decision and Order issued by the National Labor Relations Board that invalidated electronic posting or social media limits enacted by Costco Wholesale Corp. could have a chilling effect on many companies,” according to Joseph P. Paranac Jr., a shareholder in LeClairRyan’s Newark office who […]

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT EXAMPLE: V.I.P. Mortgages' Employee Retention Strategy Shoots Straight from the Heart

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona, September 25, 2012 — In today’s recession, retaining productive employees has its tricks. And while bigger companies can dangle in employees’ faces perks like free healthcare or beer and game rooms featuring ping-pong and foosball or Xbox, V.I.P. Mortgage – www.vipmtginc.com – takes aim closer to the heart, genuinely hoping to make employees’ […]

MOSCOW Report: VTB Capital announces the launch, 2012 ELEVATE programme

VTB Capital, Russia’s leading investment bank, targeting young professionals who are interested in working for the company. MOSCOW, 3September 2012 – – On 3rd September, VTB Capital will launch its 2012 ELEVATE programme, targeted at young professionals who are interested in working for the company. The ELEVATE programme was first launched in September 2011. This […]

UK REPORT: 31% companies worldwide plan to increase HR spend to combat recession; 44% will change HR structure

greater efficiency …encourage collaboration … improve quality … lower costs. Mike DiClaudio, head of Towers Watson’s EMEA HR service delivery practice, said: “In many ways, this year’s findings are surprising. Despite the obvious pressure on budgets over the past few years, many companies have decided that investment cannot be postponed any longer, as HR departments […]

UK view: Creative Line Managers Taking on More HR Responsibility

LONDON, August 6, 2012 — As the importance of good HR practice grows, line managers in the creative industry agencies are increasingly stepping up, according to the 2012/2013 HR guide called Major Players’ latest workpocket, produced by parent company, Randstad, provides a brilliant reference tool for HR professionals and line managers alike. Some responsibilities are […]