Ask the Recruiter: Incoming executives should negotiate their own contracts
Question: Should I hire my own counsel to negotiate my contract and salary?Charles IngersollSector leader, government specialty practiceKorn/Ferry International
Read MoreAssociation Forum sets attendance record with focus on value
Annual meeting urges rethink approach to solving industrys challenges; event features flash mobs and real-time speaker feedback RELATED CONTENT Interactive panel tackles common ethical dilemmas
Read MoreMicro-unions ruling by NLRB keeps lobbyists busy
Broad coalition steps in as one union in a womens shoe department on New Yorks Fifth Avenue has retailers stomping Trade associations are continuing to wage a bare-knuckled campaign against the National Labor Relations Board on a number of issues, but the biggest fight for retailers and other groups now concerns the boards ruling that employees can organize into small bargaining units within a workforce.
Read MoreNew WGR president, board look to grow membership
Incoming executive committee at Women in Government Relations sets strategy to build on programming and reputation Government relations is all about relationships and information, said Katie Vlietstra, incoming volunteer president of Women in Government Relations, the 800-member Washington, D.C., networking and professional development group. And she says WGR can work as a catalyst for people in the field.
Read MoreNew York revises plan to replace Javits Center
Talks to build nation's largest convention center in Queens fall apart, leaving fate of Manhattan's Javits Center in doubt New York state officials have backed out of talks with a resort company that wants to build the nations largest convention center, giving Manhattans Jacob K. Javits Convention Center what could be a temporary stay of execution.
Read MoreSIA moves into Silver Spring offices
Association cites access to public transportation and cheaper lease rate as reasons for move The $5 million-revenue Security Industry Association has a new home next to the Metro rail station in Silver Spring, Md. SIA moved into its new headquarters at 8405 Colesville Rd. June 22. The organization had been located at 635 Slaters Lane in Alexandria, Va., for more than 12 years.
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