News in Brief: September 2008
BICSI appoints new CEO BICSI, the professional society promoting information transport systems, appointed John D. Clark as the executive director and CEO of the Tampa, Fla.-based group. He started Sept. 22 and succeeds David C. Cranmer.
Read MoreSenior Staff Selections: August 2008
Government relations The Interactive Advertising Bureau selected Alison Pepper as its new director of public policy. She will work on legislative and regulatory initiatives related to consumer privacy and data security. Pepper joins IAB having most recently worked at Experian and the Public Affairs Council on government affairs and public policy.
Read MoreLeslie Sarasin to lead Food Marketing Institute
Search yields American Frozen Food Institute CEO Leslie Sarasin, who will be introduced to the full FMI board in Boston later this month.
Read MoreBook studies shifting environment for working women
Academic tempers scholarly findings with reality-based observations; author is proponent of creating an empowering workplace for both genders. Three volumes of scholarship, peppered with footnotes, might seem at first to be a dauntingread, but Michele Paludi had a plan.
Read MoreCulture key driver to satisfied employees
Staff satisfaction isnt directly tied to a first class health plan, a generous retirement benefit or even a paycheckthough dont think about taking those elements away. Rather, satisfaction is more closely linked to how staffers feel about their job, their contribution to the organization and how they are perceived by management.
Read MoreEmployers shape benefits to meet personal needs
From generous health care coverage to on-site gyms, nonprofits strive to keep staff members healthy, happy. In the midst of a troubled economy, family friendly perks, extended time-off and employee crisis funds have become the new traits of organizations that want to be viewed as progressive places to work.
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