Career Partners International

Talent Management Firms Merge: Career Partners International Houston and The McKee Group

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

HOUSTON, TX (March, 3, 2010) - Career Partners International – Houston and The McKee Group have formed a partnership to better serve their growing list of local, national and international corporate clients in the area of talent management. Based in Houston, the two organizations will continue to serve the Houston and Austin markets under the brand name Career Partners International – Houston offering consulting services and products to support organizations in hiring, developing, retaining and transitioning talent. The McKee Group has become a division of Career Partners International – Houston and will continue to operate under this brand to serve C level and officer levels for career transition and executive coaching services. Michael McKee was named Managing Partner and Sheryl Dawson Executive Partner of the partnership. Michael McKee, CEO of The McKee Group, has over 30 years in the career transition and talent management field. Formerly, he grew his original consulting firm...

CPI Announces Joint Venture with Job Search Television Network

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 16, 2009) – Job seekers will now be able to tap into some of the top experts in career management through their televisions and the Internet. Career Partners International (CPI) (www.cpiworld.com), the world’s largest partnership of career transition and coaching firms, announces a joint venture with Job Search Television Network (JSTN) (www.myjstn.com). As part of the venture, CPI will provide viewers with expert advice on a range of career management topics such as setting career direction, developing a compelling resume, networking and interviewing. In addition, JSTN and CPI will connect job seekers and individuals with expert career coaches through PowerMyCareer (www.powermycareer.com), a new online career center developed under license from CPI. It offers the latest career tools and resources supplemented by some of the best career coaches in the industry. With more than 15 million unemployed Americans, there is tremendous demand for career management...

Naughty or Nice? How Job Seekers Can Shine During the Holiday Season

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 11, 2009) – Have you been naughty or nice? No one is too old to consider this seasonal question. According to John Paul Tier, a career consultant for Williams, Roberts, Young, a Winston-Salem, N.C.-based partner firm of Career Partner International (CPI) www.cpiworld.com, the world’s largest partnership of career transition and coaching firms, to maximize the unique job-search advantages that the entire holiday season offers, become your very own Santa Claus and make sure your efforts reflect the Nice list. Naughty. Be a humbug! Nice. Take time to recognize your individual blessings. Enjoy the holidays, join in the celebration, and remember that we all have something to feel good about. This will actually endear you to friends, family, and others. Naughty. Give up and restart your efforts in the New Year. Nice. Bump your job search efforts up a notch by increasing your holiday activities to stand out from those job searchers who simply give up during the...

CPI Global Executive Coaching Summit Explores Leadership Challenges Facing Today's Executives as Organizations Head Toward Economic Recover

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Career Partners International (www.cpiworld.com) recently hosted its second annual Global Executive Coaching Summit for the company’s international partners and clients. Held in Boston by CPI partner Camden Consulting Group, the summit brought executive coaches together from around the world to discuss emerging industry trends and pressing leadership challenges. Three of the key discussion topics were leadership demands in a recovering economy, reinventing the new normal in the workplace and executive coaching at a global level. Jonathan Rosin, vice president of talent management for Fidelity Investments, served as the summit’s keynote speaker and reflected on current leadership challenges. The role of leaders today is becoming increasingly complex, said Rosin. They are weathering unprecedented economic and workplace challenges that demand both new and enhanced capabilities and skills to navigate this perfect storm. This summit provides an excellent opportunity for us as coaches to...

Effectively Managing Today's New Employee Mix of Traditionalists, Boomers, Xers and Millennials

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (JUNE 23, 2009) -- While most companies and managers are doing their very best to remain strong and deliver on expectations through the recession, managing a multigenerational workforce just became even harder. Right now another new graduation class enters the job market while at the same time thousands of would-be retirees, their retirement accounts depleted, remain in the ranks of the employed. These factors only add to the complexity of managing a workforce, that for the first time in history, is comprised of four distinct generations – Traditionalists, Boomers, Xers, and Millennials. Sherri Elliott with Career Partners International (www.cpiworld.com) firm Optimance Workforce Strategies in Dallas and the author of the new book Ties to Tattoos: Turning Generational Differences into a Competitive Advantage, explains that each group has strong assets that managers can tap into: • Traditionalists and Boomers bring drive, determination, and vast amounts of...

Career Partners International Launches New Horizons Innovative Retirement Coaching Program

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (July 22, 2009) – Career Partners International (www.cpiworld.com) announces today the launch of a new retirement coaching program called New Horizons. Designed as a program that companies can offer to their eligible employees, New Horizons will help prepare individuals for a successful retirement customized to meet their personal needs. Baby boomers are exiting their jobs in significant numbers – some voluntarily as they reach retirement age and some involuntarily as a result of corporate downsizings, says Dave Hemmer, president and chief operating officer of Career Partners International (CPI). Regardless of their circumstances, these individuals need assistance in transitioning into retirement whether that means a complete withdrawal from the job market or perhaps crafting a career that enables them to work on part-time basis. According to a survey by AARP, 70 percent of baby boomers intend to keep working and earning in retirement. The majority of respondents...

Why Companies--Now More Than Ever--Should Offer Outplacement Services

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Apr. 29, 2009)—In the current economic environment, companies are being forced to make tough staffing decisions, including the who, when and how of managing layoffs. Some companies may view outplacement services to displaced employees as a luxury when budgets are tight. However, companies that plan on being in business tomorrow must realize that outplacement has immediate, short-term, and long-term implications to their business. Why Should Companies Today Offer Outplacement Service? The economy is always cyclical, said Barbara Greene, Founder/CEO of Greene and Associates, a Career Partners International (CPI) firm in San Antonio, Texas. It will turn around. And when it does, you may want those employees back. The better they are treated now, the more likely they will come back when you need them. Another factor: You want to keep the employees you have. Survivors, those who remain with the company, watch to see how their colleagues are treated, said Bill...

CPI Firm Career Development Partners Announces Dr. William D. Young as Vice President, Leadership Development

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Tulsa, OK (April 7, 2009) - Career Development Partners, Inc., one of Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas’ leading career transition firms announces the appointment of Dr. William D. Young as Vice President of Leadership Development. Young has over 30 years of experience in human resources including significant experience in transition counseling and consulting, leadership and management development, succession management planning and program design and executive coaching. Most recently Young was Managing Consultant with Williams Companies, a Fortune 200 company headquartered in Tulsa where he was responsible for managing the company’s Talent Development Process, Succession Management Process, employee career development initiatives and other leadership development programs. Prior to joining Williams in 2000, Young founded Career Development Services (Career Development Partners) which he led for 12 years. We are extremely pleased to have Bill return to the firm which he founded, says...

Career Partners International Bolsters Global Presence in Talent Management Industry

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Mar. 24, 2009) – Career Partners International (CPI) announces today the addition of four new partner firms bolstering the company’s already strong global presence. With approval from members at its annual meeting held in early March, CPI invited the following firms to join the company: Career Partners International – Chile based partner - Santiago, Chile CareerPlan – Vancouver, British Columbia The Regency Group – Nashville, Tennessee Valuar - Buenos Aires, Argentina We are very pleased to expand our global presence by adding such a talented and diverse group of new firms, says David Hemmer, president and chief operating officer of Career Partners International. With our network of more than 160 offices in 20 countries, Career Partners International delivers unparalleled expertise on a world-wide scale while still maintaining our focus on local service tailored to the specific and unique needs of each client. All four of CPI’s new partner firms will...

CPI Partner VantagePoint, Inc., Announces Jonathan P. Davidson as Senior Vice President of Client Services

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

OMAHA, NEB. (Mar. 18, 2009) – VantagePoint, Inc., one of Nebraska’s leading outplacement firms, announces today the appointment of Jonathan P. Davidson as Senior Vice President of Client Services. Davidson has nearly 20 years of client development and relationship management experience, primarily in the financial services industry. Previously, Davidson was Vice President and Wealth strategist for US Bank, working with business owners and corporate leaders in development and implementation of wealth management strategies.

“We are very pleased to have Jonathan join the VantagePoint team with his outstanding commitment to delivering the very best in client services,” said Judith Davies, VantagePoint chief executive officer. “In today’s challenging economic times, it is more important than ever for companies to align their people-strategy with their business-strategy to improve overall business performance.”

Davidson is an active member of the Omaha community. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity and the Alegent Health Foundation. Davidson is a graduate of Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa.

VantagePoint, Inc. is a leader in talent management and outplacement (www.vantagepointcpi.com) and a member of Career Partners International (CPI), one of the world’s largest providers of talent management solutions with more than 160 offices in 20 countries around the world and serving every state in the United States. Established in 1987, CPI focuses on talent management, outplacement and executive coaching services backed by the expertise and experience of more than 1,600 highly trained professionals. (www.cpiworld.com).

Talent Management Specialists, Hazell & Associates, Appoints Jennifer Collins Ridout as Managing Director

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, CANADA (Mar. 11, 2009) – Hazell & Associates, one of Canada’s leading talent management firms, announces today the appointment of Jennifer Collins Ridout as Managing Director. In her new role, Ridout leads the overall management and operation of all service areas and works with the Executive Team to determine the company’s strategic direction.

“Jennifer has an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and best practice that is so crucial in our industry,” says Mike Hazell, chief executive officer of Hazell & Associates. “In addition to her new responsibilities, Jennifer will serve as our key liaison with Career Partners International which enables us to deliver our services to clients throughout Ontario and around the globe.”

Founded in 1979, Hazell & Associates specializes in acquiring, developing and transitioning human capital. Since its inception, the company has served more than 850 organizations and provided individual talent management programs to more than 15,000 people. The firm’s clients represent a broad spectrum of Canada’s leading organizations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Hazell & Associates has offices in Toronto, Mississauga and Markham to serve the greater Toronto area and partner offices in ten other locations across Ontario.

Hazell & Associates (www.cpiworld.ca) is an original founder of Career Partners International (CPI), one of the world’s largest providers of talent management solutions with more than 160 offices in 20 countries around the world. Established in 1987, CPI focuses on talent management, outplacement and executive coaching services backed by the expertise and experience of more than 1,600 highly trained professionals. (www.cpiworld.com).

Outplacement Experts at Career Partners International Provide Tips on Recareering

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Outplacement Experts at Career Partners International Provide Tips on Recareering CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Feb. 24, 2009) – According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of unemployed persons has increased by 4.1 million over the last 12 months. The job market is tighter than ever and competition for jobs is fierce, especially in shrinking industry segments like automobiles, manufacturing and financial services. An emerging workforce trend is to recareer, a term quickly becoming mainstream in the U.S. vernacular. Whether you are already unemployed or see the writing on the proverbial job-loss wall, the first inclination is often to take whatever job you can get as soon as possible; and that may be your best option, said Gerriann Fagan with Career Partners International firm The Prism Group in Birmingham, Ala. But your situation may also give you a valuable opportunity to reassess your vocational direction and see if recareering is right for you. In the past, we worked...

Leading Oklahoma Outplacement Firm Kicks Off 2009 with New Name

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Leading Oklahoma Outplacement Firm Kicks Off 2009 with New Name TULSA, OK (Jan. 20, 2009) – Career Development Services, one of Oklahoma’s leading talent management firms, begins 2009 with a new name, Career Development Partners. As a full-service talent management company, Career Development Partners offers outplacement, executive search and executive coaching services to organizations across Oklahoma and Arkansas. In today’s very challenging economy, it’s more important than ever to go beyond customer satisfaction by providing long-term solutions that positively impact the lives of our clients and candidates, says Travis Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Career Development Partners. We replaced the word ‘Services’ from our old name with the word ‘Partners’. For us, the word ‘Partners’ takes service to a new level and emphasizes our commitment to building strong relationships with our clients that deliver results. In addition to a new name, Career Development Partners unveils a...

MCO Business Group Inc., of Ottawa, Ontario Names Brett Filson as Managing Director and CEO

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Leading Ottawa Talent Management and Outplacement Firm names Brett Filson as Managing Director and CEO OTTAWA, ONT (Feb. 5, 2009) – MCO Business Group Inc., Ottawa’s leading talent management and outplacement firm, announced today the appointment of Brett G. Filson as Managing Director and CEO. Filson brings more than 14 years of executive management and 10 years of human resources experience in policy development, career coaching, training, pay equity, search and recruitment, coaching, labour relations and mediation. He has worked in a number of industries including health care, engineering, manufacturing, retail and trucking across diverse cultural settings. Joining MCO Business Group is an exciting opportunity, not only to work with a great team of professionals, but also to provide client service in the Ottawa region, said Filson. MCO has a long-standing respect in our community as a leader in talent management and outplacement services as well as for being a source for...

Jim Ratliff, principal of Ratliff & Taylor, a Cleveland-based outplacement and talent management firm, discusses, What Every College Grad Should Know About Landing Their First Job.

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (Dec. 11, 2008) – For most college seniors returning home after final exams, this holiday season will be more about resumes and networking than laundry and mom’s cooking. This year’s graduating class will enter one of the tightest job markets in history, according to recent surveys of top companies. Compounding shrinking employment indicators is the fact that most college graduates lack the basic skills to compete for the jobs they want. The question I hear most often from concerned parents is why their son or daughter cannot find a good job, said Jim Ratliff, vice chairman of talent management firm Career Partners International (cpiworld.com) and chairman of Cleveland-based Ratliff & Taylor. The reason is not about the degree or work experience, but the lack of fundamental job search skills. They are simply not prepared to compete effectively against more seasoned interviewees vying for those same positions. Career Partners International hosts job search seminars...

Talent Acquisition Expert Joins Ratliff & Taylor, a Cleveland based Outplacement and Talent Management firm

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:15:00 GMT

Cleveland, Ohio. Tom Tomasula will lead the Ratliff & Taylor Search Services practice. The company provides a variety of Retained Executive Search models that allows clients to select the offering that best matches their search needs based on budget, time, internal resources and involvement desired. Tom will leverage his experience in training and consulting to support organizations in effectively and efficiently attracting, selecting and retaining top performers. His areas of expertise include staffing strategy development, direct recruiting, college recruiting programs, recruiting process assessments, behavioral interview skills training, orientation/on-boarding, succession planning and other employee retention programs. Tom has a diverse professional background that includes 17 years of business experience in senior accounting, operations, human resources and recruiting roles with Arthur Andersen, Indiana University, Cole Vision Corporation and Employers Resource Council. His...

West Hartford-based Executive Talent Services (ETS) announces today that it has joined Career Partners International, the largest career transition partnership in the world

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

HARTFORD, CT (Nov. 6, 2008) – West Hartford-based Executive Talent Services (ETS) announces today that it has joined Career Partners International, one of the world’s largest providers of talent management solutions with more than 160 offices in 20 countries around the world. In joining CPI, Executive Talent Services will extend its reach and professional services by accessing and collaborating with CPI partner firms in the United States and abroad. As recent economic events have demonstrated, the world is even more interconnected and interdependent than ever, said John Madigan, president and CEO of Executive Talent Services. By collaborating with CPI’s exceptional network of talent management professionals, we will sharpen our own skills and enrich the talent services we provide to our local and national clients. Executive Talent Services was founded in 2007 by Madigan as a full-service talent management and human resources consulting firm. Throughout the Northeast, ETS is...

Human Resource Dynamics Launches New Site, HR Tool

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 25, 2008) – Human Resource Dynamics, LLC (HRD), a multi-service human resource consulting firm, located in Columbia, SC has re-launched its website, with a greater emphasis on keeping managers and HR professionals informed about current HR trends, labor laws and breaking news in the human resource arena.

“Our new site is easy to navigate, and chock full of information on talent management, leadership development, employee training and coaching, team building, conflict resolution and outplacement,” says JoAnn Moss, President of Human Resource Dynamics. “We’re also inviting HR professionals to bookmark our site, because we’ll be the go-to source for explaining what’s new in the labor community and changes to laws.”

The improved Human Resource Dynamics site reinforces the company’s philosophy – it’s all about people, planning and policies. Serving companies of all sizes, HRD also offers an unparalleled global network of technology and resources as a partner firm of Career Partners International (CPI), all available through the new site. Clients can click on the e-learning library link (SkillSoft) for access to thousands of interactive courses regarding everything from business skills to personal assessments. There will also be links to a wealth of industry news, research and white papers.

“The new site was the perfect way to emphasize our CPI connection,” says Sallie Bottorff, CEO of Human Resource Dynamics, which is also a woman-owned business. “Case studies of our work and changing weekly factoids regarding HR are also on the site. Companies that invest in human resources see an impact on their bottom line, and we want our visitors to see the full range of services our firm and consultants offer.”

Visit www.HumanResourceDynamics.com to spend some time on HRD’s new website. For more information on Human Resource Dynamics, call (803) 748-1120 or (877) 748-1121.

Atlanta-based HR Expert Ron Strieker, Ph.D., to Speak on Executive Decision-Making Skills and Talent Retention Strategies

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

ATLANTA (Sept. 29, 2008) – As an executive coach, Ron Strieker works closely with many of Atlanta’s top industry leaders to hone their management and decision-making skills. Next week, he’ll share his expertise with the more than 1,000 human resource professionals attending the annual conference of the Society for Human Resource Management-Atlanta on Oct. 6-7. Strieker, who is the director of executive coaching and talent development for Atlanta-based CMI International, was chosen to speak about how decision-making styles impact an individual’s rise to the executive suite, as well as the ongoing struggle to retain top talent. In today’s highly globalized and change-oriented business environment, it is absolutely imperative that leaders be able to think and lead clearly, said Strieker. Not only do these skills directly impact the bottom line, they also form the crucial foundation for effective team building, talent retention and long-term organizational success. In most cases,...

Kensington International Announces the launch of it's subsidiary, The Laramie Group, LLC

noemail@https://cpiworld.com — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

OAK BROOK, IL (August 15, 2008) – Oak Brook Illinois-based Kensington International, Inc. – a leading provider of talent management solutions with practice areas that include Executive Search, Executive Coaching and Leadership Development, and Outplacement today formally announced the launch of a new subsidiary, The Laramie Group, LLC. The Laramie Group is a National search firm headquartered in Chicago that will concentrate on the recruitment of middle management and professional level personnel. Rick George, a Managing Partner of Kensington International states The Laramie Group is an excellent addition to our Executive Search practice and our Talent Management Platform overall. The new subsidiary will bridge the gap between our existing Retained Executive Search business and the traditionally contingency markets. The outcome is a hybrid search solution that targets middle management and professional talent within key industry sectors on a nationwide basis. Leading the efforts at...