Korn/Ferry Survey: 66 Percent Of Senior Executives Say A U.S. Jobs Bill Won’t Do Enough To Jump Start Europe’s Economy

June 18th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

- 67 Percent of Executives Also Say Public Sector Hiring at the State and Local Level is Moving in the Wrong Direction – LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — In President Obama’s June 8th press conference, he noted in regard to job creation that “the private sector is doing fine.”  While it set off a firestorm of disagreement by political parties, it brings with it the question: If Congress passes a jobs bill, can it be a hedge against international global economic trends, such as Euro…continued
     

On Assignment to Attend Two Conferences in June

June 8th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

On Assignment, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASGN), a leading global provider of diversified professional staffing solutions, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Dameris and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jim Brill are scheduled to present at the 2012 Macquarie Financials Conference on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York, New York. This will be a one-on-one format. In addition, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jim Brill…continued
     

Female Executives Believe Time-Tested Parenting Skills Provide an Edge in the Workplace, According to Latest Korn/Ferry Survey

June 6th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Despite Skills That Transfer to Their Professional Roles, Majority of Female Executives Say Having Children Has Hindered Their Career Growth LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – According to the findings of an executive survey last month by the Korn/Ferry Institute, 95 percent of female professionals think raising children has provided them with unique skills portable to the workplace.  The top transferrable skills, according to the respondents, are motivating and inspiring others, le…continued
     

Willis Publishes D&O Dictionary to Help Firms Navigate the Executive Risk Liability Landscape

May 24th, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Willis North America, a unit of Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, published today its Directors and Officers Liability (D&O) Insurance Dictionary , offering firms a comprehensive overview of terms that are likely to be used in describing their D&O insurance and liability exposures. This longstanding Willis publication, updated in response to recent significant changes to the litigation environment facing executives and their firms, as well as related develo…continued
     

Willis Launches Insurance Program to Provide Unique Solutions to Equipment Rental Industry

May 21st, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Willis Programs of New Hampshire, Inc. a unit of Willis Group Holdings (NYSE: WSH), the global insurance broker, introduced today a customized insurance solution for rental yards and the equipment rental industry. Rent-itGuard will meet the insurance and risk management needs of businesses engaged in the rental of equipment including light and heavy construction equipment, “high reach” devices such as aerial lift platforms, equipment rental for homeowners, and party supply and spec…continued
     

Chris Pierce-Cooke Joins Heidrick & Struggles as Partner

May 1st, 2012 by InvestorPoint

Will Focus on Building Global Leadership Consulting Business CHICAGO, May 1, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSII), the leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership consulting services worldwide, today announced that Chris Pierce-Cooke has joined the firm as Partner, Leadership Consulting. He is based in the firm’s New York office.  Pierce-Cooke will be responsible for helping build the Leadership Consulting business globall…continued