PAC receipts grow, donations to Democrats balloon
The final PAC report for the 2007-2008 election cycle from the Federal Election Commission shows that a majority of association-related political action committees grew in the latest cycle, with Democrats receiving more donations for their election campaigns.
Read MorePAC receipts grow, donations to Democrats balloon
The final PAC report for the 2007-2008 election cycle from the Federal Election Commission shows that a majority of association-related political action committees grew in the latest cycle, with Democrats receiving more donations for their election campaigns.
Read MoreHeidrick & Struggles cuts search staff, may close several offices
In response to the downturn in the economy and a slowdown in the executive recruiting industry, search firm Heidrick & Struggles has reduced its global workforce by 12 percent, including several layoffs to its association search practice, based in the D.C. suburb of Tysons Corner, Va. The Chicago-based firm said the staff reductions and possible office closures are part of a global restructuring plan and are expected to save the company $31 million over the course of the next year.
Read MoreSenior Staff Selections: January 2009
Government Relations The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America has announced the selection of Bob Filippone and Tom Moore as the new vice presidents of Federal Government Affairs. Filippone, who has worked in the office of the Secretary of Defense and at the Raytheon Co., most recently served as staff director of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Moore worked at PhRMA as director of federal affairs until 2005, then joined
Read MoreAdvice on layoffs: If needed, take time and do it right
Careful planning and documenting, as well as communication and civility, minimizes the layoff stingand reduces the potential for litigation Though executives sometimes have little choice but to cut staff, they do have leeway on how its done. Employment experts say that maximizing communication, minimizing psychological pain and providing continued benefits when possible, can be best for all parties. It all begins with a plan.
Read MoreAssociation Leader: Neil Offen, Direct Selling Association
From cosmetics to financial products, an army of salespeople have been the grassroots force behind companies like Avon and Amwayall members of the Direct Selling Association. And for more than three decades, Neil Offen has been their Washington advocate, lobbying international governments, federal and state legislatures, and even city councils, to remove legal barriers for the industrys sales force.
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