Top Places to Work in Associations and Nonprofits
Its hard to find a company that contributes nearly 13 percent to a retirement plan for their staff, with no matching required. And twelve weeks of paid maternity leave is almost unheard of, along with 40 days of paid leave for new employees. But some nonprofit associations are offering five-star benefits to attract and keep top talent, along with a grab bag of perks and extras. And more groups are extending amenities to help employees maintain a better balance between work and life outside the office.
Read MoreTrade groups, members join to help homeowners
In a clear response to the falling real estate market, the federal government called upon the housing and mortgage industry to work together to help homeowners avoid getting caught in foreclosure. This is not about finger pointing; it is about putting an aggressive plan together and moving forward, said Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Jr. in a speech at Georgetown University Law Center on Oct. 16.
Read MoreWork that pays ... for school
The tuition benefit can be a practical draw for staff looking to fund their undergraduate or masters degree and work at the same time. And many nonprofits offer a helping hand with school, with tuition reimbursements that range from $1,000 to $7,000 and some exceptional organizations that fund the entire undergraduate or graduate degree, with a few limitations.
Read MoreCoalition Watch: Pay It Green Alliance
As the tide of public sentiment turns toward environmental issues, the electronic payments industry hopes to ride the green wave by highlighting the environmental impact of the traditional check's-in-the-mail. NACHA- The Electronics Payments Association has formed a coalition built of popular banks and financial companies united to encourage consumers to pay bills electronically. The Pay It Green Alliance members include Bank of
Read MoreCEO Selections: September 28, 2007
American Board of Medical SpecialtiesEvanston, ILKevin B. Weiss, MD, MPH, previously Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Medicine and Director of the Institute for Healthcare Studies at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. ABMS: 847/491-9091 American Logistics AssnWashington, DCPatrick B. Nixon, previously Director and CEO at Defense Commissary Agency. ALA: 202/466-2520
Read MoreSenior Staff Selections: September 28, 2007
Government Relations/Public Policy Thomas C. Novelli joins the Washington, D.C.-based Medical Device Manufacturers Association as director of federal affairs. Novelli will work on industry issues, including timely and adequate reimbursement, efficient FDA reviews and open market access. Novelli comes to MDMA after five years serving on the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance for Sen. Charles Grassley
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