It's The Energy Factor That Counts When Luring New Employees
The mark of companies with rich development cultures are spirited employees, and if that energy is lacking during your visit to a prospective employee, walk the other way, according to one workplace expert.
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The McLean Group and Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC present "Venture Capital Funding 2000: Trends, Traps and Tips," at the Tower Club, Tysons Corner, Va. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. Call Claudia Lewis (703) 218-2374 or e-mail seminars@ofplaw.com.
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The McLean Group and Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC present "Venture Capital Funding 2000: Trends, Traps and Tips," at the Tower Club, Tysons Corner, Va. Seating is limited, and advance registration is required. Call Claudia Lewis (703) 218-2374 or e-mail seminars@ofplaw.com.
Who's On First
Qwest Communications International Inc., Arlington, Va., has appointed Howard Seeger as vice president of sales and marketing for its Government Systems Division. Seeger will be joining James Payne, senior vice president for government markets, who jumped on board at Qwest in August 1999.
On The Job
The Telecom Hub, a Washington-based group launched late last year to create a network of industry professionals from different disciplines, will zero in on a pressing workplace challenge at a luncheon this week.
Companies Stretch the Perks To Pacify Precious Employees
When Debra Cammer bought her new house in the District of Columbia, it looked like the rigors of moving would mean she would need considerable time off from her job.
Who's On First
Dorothy Cleal is joining SRA International Inc., Fairfax, Va., as director of Navy programs. She will be responsible for program management, customer satisfaction and the delivery of information technology services. Before joining SRA, Cleal was the acting chief information officer and associate director for information systems and technology at the White House.
Firms Reel In Talent Through Acquisitions
The tight labor market in the information technology marketplace is fueling mergers and acquisitions among services companies in the government sector, a trend that is likely to accelerate in the coming year, analysts and industry officials said.
Knowledge Reigns Supreme for CSC's Bothwell
Carol Bothwell, who became Computer Sciences Corp.'s first chief knowledge officer (CKO) in December, will define the system integrator's knowledge strategy and develop, implement and manage its Knowledge Program.
'Get Rich' Campaign Hoists TRW Group's Hiring Numbers
TRW Inc.'s Systems and Information Technology Group is so hungry for high-tech talent that it gave away more than $350,000 in cash awards last year to employees who lured professionals to the $3 billion unit
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The National Capital Chapter of AIIM hosts "Best Practices & Strategies for Technology Migration into the New Millennium" at the Key Bridge Marriott, Rosslyn, Va. Guest speaker will be Thornton May, vice president of research and education with Cambridge Technology Partners. Call John Williams (301) 770-9407 ext. 5405; e-mail johnw@criticalsys.com or visit www.nccaiim.org/Programs/program0001.htm
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The National Capital Chapter of AIIM hosts "Best Practices & Strategies for Technology Migration into the New Millennium" at the Key Bridge Marriott, Rosslyn, Va. Guest speaker will be Thornton May, vice president of research and education with Cambridge Technology Partners. Call John Williams (301) 770-9407 ext. 5405; e-mail johnw@criticalsys.com or visit www.nccaiim.org/Programs/program0001.htm
Who's On First
K. Peter Maneri was named vice president of corporate and marketing communications at Computer Sciences Corp., El Segundo, Calif. He replaced Bruce Plowman, who retired in July.
On The Job
More perks for travel: High-tech workers looking for a change of scenery may be able to increase their pay substantially and gather other benefits if they relish globetrotting. Pat Newburn, president of Brelon-Page, a recruiting company in Woodland Hills, Calif., has found that programmers and information technology managers who travel often get more in salary, bonuses or comp time than their non-traveling counterparts.
Guest Opinion
In an increasingly competitive marketplace that features a more mobile work force, employers must have specific legal strategies in place to prevent trade secrets and other sensitive information from walking out the door when an employee leaves.
At SRA, Sick Calls Stay in the Building
With quality-of-life issues fast overtaking pay increases as the No. 1 job satisfaction factor among technical employees, information technology companies are taking pains to show employees that they get it.
Accessibility Looms as Key Issue in 2000
For the few government contractors with the luxury to focus beyond year 2000 computer issues, an area to watch in the New Year and in which at least one major software company plans to play a key role is accessibility for persons with disabilities.
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