Chapel Hill, NC, February 22, 2012 –(PR.com)– Career Partners International hosted its Annual General Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and celebrated its 25th Anniversary! The company, established in 1987 to provide outplacement services primarily in North America, was founded by seven firms – Career Partners International-Houston; Executive Career Services; Hazell Associates; Keystone Partners; Resnik Partners; The Ayers Group; and Torchiana, Mastrov Sapiro. Today, the original seven founding firms remain equity owners of Career Partners International and have been joined by 62 other firms from around the globe to create one of the world’s largest and most successful talent management consultancies recognized for its excellent services.

With rich roots in outplacement, Career Partners International expanded its depth and breadth of capabilities over the 25 year span to support its clients and now helps organizations effectively assess, engage, develop and transition employees.

“We are excited to reach this significant milestone,” said Elaine Varelas, Chairman of the Board for Career Partners International. “Our success can be attributed to the passion of our equity partner firms and their staffs for helping our clients succeed in the development and implementation of effective talent management strategies.”

“Clients and their employees are at the epicenter of all that we do,” added David P. Hemmer, President and Chief Executive Officer of Career Partners International. “Helping them achieve their strategic business objectives is our primary goal.”

Hemmer, who has been with the organization for more than twelve years, has seen a number of changes. “We’ve had to be responsive and resilient to the ever-changing marketplace. Through strategic growth, we’ve expanded both in size and capabilities over the last 25 years to become a significant international consultancy with expertise in assessments, engagement, executive coaching, leadership development and career transition,” said Hemmer. “We look forward to continuing our evolution in support of our clients and their business demands.”

In addition to conducting regular business at the Annual General Meeting, Career Partners International expanded its footprint and service capabilities by welcoming Reach Human Capital and Career Compass Canada to the team! Reach Human Capital will provide services in the greater Memphis area of Tennessee while Career Compass Canada will service Hamilton, Ontario.

“We are excited about our continued strategic growth to support our clients globally,” commented Hemmer, “and we look forward to the next 25 years!”

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Dallas, TX, February 22, 2012 –(PR.com)– “Steve brings a wealth of experience in corporate and agency executive recruitment to our firm and will be a huge asset to our future executives search business,” says Debbie. “His background is impressive, to say the least, and we are thrilled to have someone of his caliber on board.”

Sossamon has been conducting executive and agency search for over 6 years at the senior management level and below in a variety of functional areas, including finance, accounting, financial advisory, human resources and information technology.

“Finding a firm that is the right cultural fit for me is critical and I’m very pleased to be a part of the team at Haston//Williams,” says Sossamon. “I am looking forward to applying my knowledge and expertise to our searches and help our clients find candidates that are the right cultural fit for their organizations.”

About Haston//Williams:

Haston//Williams is a boutique search firm located in Dallas, Texas. Our specialty is attracting senior-level financial executives to companies across all industries however; we offer a full suite of search capabilities in accounting, finance, and human resources. With over 30 years of proven experience, we are recognized as being instrumental in building world-class management teams.

Our executive search process and extensive market knowledge allow us to quickly identify talent and help our clients achieve their business objectives. We partner with our clients to define market position, organizational structure, corporate culture and value proposition which allow us to deliver superior search results.

With over three decades of experience and proven search methodology, we know how to find and secure talent.

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Vancouver, Canada, February 22, 2012 –(PR.com)– Spence Diamonds is honoured to be recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2011. This is the first time that Spence Diamonds has received this national distinction by Canada’s leading business awards program, which identifies excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies.

“We are extremely proud to have received this national honor,” says CEO, Customer Experience Officer, Sean Jones. “This award is a testament to our entire team’s commitment and passion to uplift others to achieve success far greater than they ever have. Our team is truly committed to creating an environment of success for our customers, fellow team members and the people in the communities in which we live and work. This distinction celebrates all that our team does, and they undoubtedly, deserve the recognition.”

Founded in 1978, Spence Diamonds has retail locations across Canada in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto. Spence Diamonds’ unique approach to business allows its customers to freely try on thousands of different ring designs from their open jewelry showcases, in a relaxed and non-intimidating environment. Through the company’s high degree of vertical integration, Spence Diamonds is proud to offer its customers the best possible value and the industry’s most comprehensive guarantee. More information on Spence Diamonds, Canada’s largest Canadian-owned diamond specialist, can be found at www.spencediamonds.com.

Applicants to Canada’s 50 Best Managed companies undergo a rigorous evaluation process by a panel of independent judges and also receive valuable coaching from Deloitte or CIBC Commercial Banking advisors during the application process. Since 1993, hundreds of companies have competed for this prestigious national accolade. Moving beyond simply measuring financial performance, the award recognizes overall business performance and sustained growth, while also evaluating the efforts of the entire organization against its core values. For more information about the National Post 50 Best Managed Companies Program, please visit www.canadas50best.com.

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San Francisco, CA, February 19, 2012 –(PR.com)– A leading provider of core software solutions for property/casualty insurance carriers commissioned Redfish to recruit top business consultants. This company is growing rapidly, earning a reputation as the industry’s benchmark, and was just listed as one of the 25 Best Tech Companies To Work For in 2011.

The company offers short, intensive observation- and workshop-based consulting engagements designed to help insurance carriers evaluate their processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop business cases for core system replacement.

“Joanna’s initial inquiry via LinkedIn was the first ‘cold call’ job opportunity that ever piqued my interest enough to respond and engage. She made the process as easy as I could have hoped – from presenting a compelling and relevant opportunity, to coordinating the entire interview process, to following up after my start date to make sure things were going well. We have already asked Joanna to help us with another hire as our team continues to grow.” – Zachary Gustafson

Zachary Gustafson spent over 9 years in Accenture’s Technology Consulting practice. His experience centered on driving business results through the implementation of technology solutions for clients in multiple industries, including two property/casualty insurance carriers.

Through multiple promotions from Analyst to Senior Manager, Zach showed himself to be a successful and versatile leader, capable of navigating complex environments and organizations to identify and deliver business value. Zach earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame.

Redfish pursued Zach for his rich experience and qualifications, identifying his incredible fit for the position and enrolling him in this exciting opportunity. Zach couples experience in the insurance industry as well as with enterprise software implementation, with the expertise to quickly understand process issues and problems, listen active, and ultimately present analysis and solutions in a form that is both visually appealing and intellectually satisfying. He is the ideal value consultant for this role.

Visit the Redfish Featured Placement pages (http://www.redfishtech.com/employers/featuredplacements.php] on our website for more exciting placements, and see the Employer section (http://www.redfishtech.com/employers/employers.php) to hire the Best Talent Now.

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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, February 15, 2012 –(PR.com)– Every personal trainer knows that it costs a lot more – in both time and money – to acquire a new client than it does to keep the ones you already have. That’s where the Client Retention Machine comes in. This online refresher on keeping and growing clients is now available for personal trainers and other fitness, wellness and coaching pros at http://clientretentionmachine.com/

In this free online lesson, John Spencer Ellis, the founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, a fitness and personal development solutions company, and owner of the Client Retention Machine, discusses the secrets to success for personal trainers and other fitness pros who are interested in both building and maintaining their business.

“The Client Retention Machine is a simple, proven, affordable and automated way to keep more of your current clients, make them happier and then get more new clients because of that!” said Ellis. “When word of mouth starts working for you, your job will get that much easier, and you’ll be able to focus more on your existing clients and the things you enjoy, and less on seeking out new clients.”

The keys to keeping clients, all covered in the Client Retention Machine tutorial at http://clientretentionmachine.com/, are:

Make sure they are satisfied and always over-deliver
Provide them with a sense of belonging or “tribe”
Let them know that you genuinely care about them
Offer individual attention
Provide unexpected gifts or bonuses
Make sure they receive a reward for their business

“The Client Retention Machine can help you save time, save money and save your sanity while you impress your clients and turn them into raving fans and referral machines,” Ellis added. “By taking a few simple, smart steps, you can change the shape of your fitness business this year.”

About John Spencer Ellis Enterprises and the Client Retention Machine
John Spencer Ellis Enterprises is a solutions provider for fitness and coaching professionals around the world, providing education, turn-key business programs, coaching and resources for new and advanced fitness and coaching professionals. For more information about John Spencer Ellis Enterprises or the Client Retention Machine, please visit http://clientretentionmachine.com/

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