Released on: November 6, 2008, 7:59 am

Press Release Author: Sarah Swailes

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Hays Taxation has revealed that expatriate tax professionals are in high demand

Press Release Body: Hays Taxation, the UK and Ireland’s premier specialist in tax jobs, has revealed that there is currently a high demand for expatriate tax professionals.

Hays Taxation has suggested that those who may be specialising in expatriate tax in today’s market could broaden their experience by including US work. Those who are working within practice who wish to move in house might also benefit from a secondment spell. This not only allows the individual to develop their skills working on the other side of the fence but also offers the opportunity to try their hand at tax jobs or treasury jobs before deciding on the right career move. Those holding qualifications such as the ATT (Association of Taxation Technicians), CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor) or US Enrolled Agent will find themselves at an advantage, according to Hays, particularly if they wish to work for one of the Big 4 accountancy and professional services firms, namely Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Ernst & Young and KPMG.

“The expatriate tax market is buoyant and candidates are proving extremely marketable within practice, both in the big 4 and in boutique consultancies,” commented Gemma Reeves, director at Hays Taxation in London.

“All candidates looking to move into a new tax role should highlight recent experience, achievements and successes,” she continued. “Being flexible on location can often open up a wide range of opportunities especially if you have very specific experience. Tax is a great sector to work in as it offers so much diversity and opportunity.”

Hays Taxation is the UK and Ireland’s premier specialist in tax jobs, providing taxation professionals to organisations in the practice, commercial and financial services sectors. With nine offices around the UK, Hays Taxation is unique in having locally based, specialist consultants who can make the best connections for candidates and help them find the most applicable tax job in the UK. The in-depth market knowledge of the tax team means that the candidate’s career is in the hands of industry experts.

About Hays Taxation:
Hays Taxation is part of Hays plc, the leading global specialist recruitment group. It is market leader in the UK and Australia, and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe. At the end of June 2008, the Group employed 8,872 staff operating from 393 offices in 27 countries across 17 specialisms including recruitment for finance jobs,accounting jobs and audit jobs.

Web Site: http://www.hays.com

Contact Details: PR Contact:
Sarah Swailes
PR Executive
Charter House
13 - 15 Carteret Street
London
SW1H 9DJ
020 7222 6543
www.hays.com

Released on: November 4, 2008, 6:52 am

Press Release Author: Search Consultancy

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Even when work is just a means to an end to pay the bills, it’s important to enjoy as much of it as possible as it’s where most of us spend the bulk of our waking hours.

Press Release Body: Even when work is just a means to an end to pay the bills, it’s important to enjoy as much of it as possible as it’s where most of us spend the bulk of our waking hours.

Most people feel they are in the wrong role, underpaid and undervalued at some stage in the week but the hardest thing of all is knowing what might make things better.

Sadly, the laugh a minute job doesn’t exist for most people, and the scope to be a racing driver or a supermodel is severely limited. But no-one should routinely dread getting up in the morning on weekdays, and if they do, they are probably in dire need of a change.

The secret to getting the most out of your job is knowing what’s important to you, according to the experts at leading recruitment agency, Search Consultancy. For some this might mean freedom, and for others it might be routine. Some like personal challenge and some thrive on teamwork.

Sadly, many people are reluctant to leave the devil they know to explore what else might be open to them. But the consultants at Search argue that a good recruitment consultant can help you identify your options and what it would take to make the change.

Sarah McParland, Director with Search said, “A good recruitment consultant is not in the business of putting round pegs into square holes and will spend time with candidates exploring their strengths, skills and ambitions before putting them forward for a role.

“Just as importantly, they will have taken a clear brief from their client about the job on offer and what sort of person would do well there. This takes into account the culture of the organisation and the make-up of the team in which the candidate would be assigned.

“There’s no point in putting a quiet, methodical character into a lively, unstructured environment if that would make them unhappy. And that holds true whether they have the technical skills for the job or not.

“At Search, we don’t just look for a match of paper qualifications, we look for the best fit available between the candidate and client.”

To achieve this, Search offers one to one interviews to prospective clients at all levels. They can also use psychometric or other testing methods to assess candidate suitability, always with the aim of finding a good match.

A good recruitment consultant helps individuals to be realistic about their options and will advise on any skills gaps which the candidate might need to work on to achieve their goal. There’s no point in just wishing for the moon and it can be a revelation to some people just how easy it is to make a change which suits their current circumstances much better than staying in the same old rut.

McParland adds, “It’s not unusual for people to investigate their options and decide that all they need is a change of firm or culture to give them back their drive. Sometimes, a different boss or change of hours and conditions is all that’s required. At other times, a radical revamp of lifestyle and goals is in order. No two people are the same”.

http://www.searchconsultancy.co.uk/

Web Site: http://www.searchconsultancy.co.uk

Contact Details: Search Consultancy
198 West George Street
Glasgow
G2 2NR

Released on: October 14, 2008, 9:10 am

Press Release Author: Joslin Rowe

Industry: Human Resources

Press Release Summary: Joslin Rowe have revealed research reveals that product control will become an ever more important function leading to changing product control job specs.

Press Release Body: Joslin Rowe, one of the leading UK financial services recruitment firms, have released research that suggests the type of candidate most likely to be hired into a temporary product control job is going to change, following a warning from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) that firms need to maintain their valuation and product controls more stringently.

Tom Forrest, associate director of Joslin Rowe’s temporary accountancy & finance recruitment division, clarifies: “The UK Financial Services Authority has issued a ‘Dear CEO’ letter, cautioning banks and investment firms with trading operations that they will be visiting in the first half of 2009 to focus on valuation control processes. For many firms, this will be the impetus to change the type of person they look for in both temporary and permanent product control hires.”

According to Joslin Rowe research, product control departments have evolved enormously in the last 5 years and because of that, the parameters of product control careers have changed.

“Over the years, the number crunching of profit and loss figures have all been offshored,”explains Forrest. “Today, the typical temporary product control job in the UK market is a very analytical and risk orientated position. Product control job specs are asking for a totally different class of person for what’s essentially seen as a new breed of role.”

The current climate of concern over risk exposure and writedowns will also add fuel to the demand for strong product controllers.

“Confidence can only return to the market when product valuations and controls are watertight,” believes Forrest. “The product control function will be vital in achieving this. Candidates need to demonstrate, at interview, that they can build robust relationships with the trading floor and can control the big personalities that often dominate.”

Forrest predicts that the market will see a real shift in the type of temporary product control jobs being recruited for over the remainder of the year.

“Obviously, there’s a massive amount of market caution, so hiring the right staff to support a more rigid infrastructure, whether that’s on a temporary or permanent basis, will be the main focus” states Forrest. “Anyone with product control experience typically gained within overseas banks or securities firms, who’s risk aware with a strong attitude, will find themselves in demand for any temporary product control jobs on offer. It’s worth noting good candidates are still securing multiple job offers even in this difficult market. Rates aren’t dipping either, at up to £500 a day for a temporary product control job.”

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Note to Editors

Established in 1982, Joslin Rowe is one of the leading UK financial services recruitment firms in the UK. Joslin Rowe consultants, candidates and clients work together to achieve the best employment opportunities and long term relationships. Joslin Rowe recruits forfinance jobs and banking jobs across London, Edinburgh and Glasgow including long-term contracts, temporary and permanent roles. Joslin Rowe is a Randstad company - the second largest HR services group globally.

Web Site: http://www.joslinrowe.com

Contact Details: PR Contact:
Belinda Walmsley
Joslin Rowe
Bell Court House
11 Blomfield Street
London
EC2M 7AY
+44 7789 682 754

Released on: October 13, 2008, 5:40 am

Press Release Author: SAPCareers.com

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: SAPCareers.com ventures into the fast growing market of dedicated industry job websites where SAP professionals can connect with recruitment agencies and employers with ease.

Press Release Body: Specialists always produce better quality service and have a wider range. That’s the approach of the leading SAP employment portal serviceSAPCAreers.com when tackling the big players in the employment industry.

Focusing solely on work in the SAP sector, SAPCareers.com provides an excellent set of tools to help facilitate the perfect match between employer and job seeker.

One tool allows SAP job seekers to upload their resumes which then become searchable via parameters such as category and location. SAP professionals also list their skill set & experience which all combine to produce a detailed profile which potential employers and recruitment agencies can run through.

Christian Wade of SAPCareers.com is confident that by providing job seekers with the option to advertise their skills makes it an easy task for employers and recruiters looking for a suitable candidate.

“I would encourage job seekers to spend a good amount of time polishing up the resume and making sure that all relevant skills & experience are clearly listed. We have a lot of recruiters who work specifically in finding SAP clients so they really do know what they’re looking for.” said Wade, stating that the website currently has a database of over 2000SAP resumes online and near 7000 registered SAP job seekers.

Wade also added that there were benefits also for recruitment agencies. “There are general job websites where the audience isn’t very focused into a specific sector. In my experience, the real professionals in each industry avoid the general websites and are more likely to use an industry specific website. I feel that they have more confidence in a website that’s dedicated to their industry. When you post a job on SAPCareers.comyou know for sure that anyone that visits the site is a SAP candidate.”

He further said that recruitment agencies are always trying to get the best candidates for each role, to keep their relationship with the employer at a high level. “As a recruitment agency, if you’re sending A grade candidates to the employers for positions then you’re going to keep getting jobs to fill”.

SAP is experiencing tremendous growth, and there appears to be a shortage of qualifiedSAP staff with good experience. Wade says he hopes to increase the number of registered job seekers heading into 2009. “We’re looking at adding plenty of resources for the SAP community in the new year. We see a great opportunity to continue our work as one of the leading websites for SAP jobs and candidates.”

For more information visit www.SAPCareers.com

Web Site: http://www.sapcareers.com/

Contact Details: Level 16
177-199 Pacific Highway
North Sydney
NSW 2060
AUSTRALIA

Released on: October 3, 2008, 7:30 am

Press Release Author: Sarah Swailes

Industry: Human Resources

Press Release Summary: Hays Retail and Barclays Commercial Bank have revealed that only 53% of employees feel that they are offered room for progression in their jobs, according to results of a new survey.

Press Release Body: Hays Retail announced the results of a new survey carried out by the recruitment specialists Hays Retail and Barclays Commercial Bank revealing that a lack of career opportunities is the main motivator for changing roles in the retail sector.

The report, which aims to reveal the truth behind attracting talent in the retail market is the result of a programme of extensive research involving retail employers and employees.

Almost half (47%) of employees working in a retail job feel that they aren’t offered the scope to progress within their organisation and therefore, have to look elsewhere to move up the career ladder.

However, according to the report from the recruitment specialists, it seems employers have a very different perception. 80% of those surveyed feel they give their staff room to progress and two thirds believe that their staff have the skills required. Yet they still state in the survey a lack of suitable candidates as their greatest recruitment challenge.

According to Clare Kemsley, Managing Director of Hays Retail, for employers to attract – and keep – the best employees, “employers need to communicate and give more detailed information of what training and career development opportunities are available within their brand and set clear career paths from the outset, before their staff look elsewhere.”

Jane Galvin, a director in Barclays Commercial Bank’s Retail and Wholesale team, commented on the findings: “The report identifies a perception gap between what staff and employers think about opportunities for career progression. At a time when retailers need a motivated workforce to navigate challenging trading conditions, recruiting and retaining good staff remains key. The most successful companies will continue to be those who keep staff happy and tap into their customer knowledge which can help retailers quickly identify trends that will increase sales and customer retention.”

Retailers continue to look to e-commerce for opportunities, with 93% of respondents believing this sector still has scope for continued growth over the coming years.

“This new Guide gives a deeper than ever insight into the retail profession and the challenges facing employers as they go about attracting talent into their organisation,”concluded Clare Kemsley.

About Hays Retail:
Hays Retail is a subdivision of Hays Plc, the FTSE 250 Company which employs 7,753 staff operating from 376 offices in 25 countries across 17 specialisms including marketing jobs, finance jobs and legal jobs. Hays Plc placed circa 68,000 candidates into permanent jobs and paid circa 46,000 temporary workers weekly during the year ending June 07.

Web Site: http://www.hays.com/

Contact Details:
PR Contact:
Sarah Swailes
PR Executive
Charter House
13 - 15 Carteret Street
London
SW1H 9DJ
020 7222 6543

Released on: October 2, 2008, 5:08 am

Press Release Author: Dollar Compensation Statements

Industry: Human Resources

Press Release Summary: SBF Communications launched DollarCompensationStatements.com, a web-based total compensation and benefit statement generator that employers and benefits brokers can use to create personalized total compensation and benefits statements for $1 to $2 per personalized statement.

Press Release Body: Atlanta, Georgia, September 30, 2008 – SBF Communications launched DollarCompensationStatements.com, a revolutionary new web-based total compensation and benefit statement generator that will change the way the industry approaches creating benefit statements. We offer the only self-service tool that employers and benefits brokers can use to create personalized total compensation and benefits statements for $1 to $2 per personalized statement.

DollarCompensationStatements.com saves employers up to 75% off of the amount they would otherwise pay traditional compensation and benefit statement service providers. Our straight forward pricing approach makes it cost effective to provide personalized total compensation and benefit statements to companies of all sizes. We have:

• No set up fee

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The total rewards package employers provide their employees is one of their biggest expenses, yet employees don’t recognize the cost of health benefits and other perks as part of their total reward package. DollarCompensationStatements.com provides an inexpensive solution for employers of all sizes. Employers can:

• Customize their introduction letter

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• Create statements with attention-grabbing charts

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The self-service functionality is easy to use, you:

• Select your statement

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For more information about DollarCompensationStatements.com visit www.dollar-compensation-statements.com or contact us directly at 404.474.7947 or info@dollar-compensation-statements.com

Web Site: http://www.dollar-compensation-statements.com

Contact Details: 2526 Mount Vernon Road, Suite B, PMB 278
Atlanta, GA 30338
404.474.7947
jill@dollarcompensationstatements.com

Released on: September 30, 2008, 9:01 am

Press Release Author: Dubai International Capital

Industry: Human Resources

Press Release Summary: Dubai International Capital named in top ten percentile of the world’s top employers by independent survey

Press Release Body: Dubai Holding, has announced that Dubai International Capital LLC (‘DIC’), its international investment arm, has been ranked in the top ten percentile, against regional and global benchmarks, in the TRI*M 2007 Employee Satisfaction Survey. TRI*M is a global leader in customer stakeholder management research, and part of TNS, a global market information and insight group.

H.E. Mohammed Al Gergawi, Chairman of Dubai Holding said: “DIC made outstanding progress in 2007 under Sameer Al Ansari’s leadership. Sameer Al Ansari and the Dubai International Capital team have built a highly profitable international investment company in a remarkably short time and these exceptional results reflect DIC’s high standards of corporate governance and high levels of employee satisfaction. The results reinforce the UAE’s status as a career destination for talented professionals in the financial sector and also demonstrate its position as a leading global financial centre.”

Sameer Al Ansari, Executive Chairman and CEO of DIC said: “DIC has achieved a great deal in a short time with a significant investment push into Asian markets this year and the closing of several major transactions in 2007. We are building on this momentum with an ambitious recruitment drive at a senior level with a target of 130 employees by the end of 2008 compared to 85 in 2007. We are hiring the resource and senior talent we need for the next phase of DIC’s ambitious growth strategy.”

The assets under management of Dubai International Capital now total over US$12 billion with a target to double assets under management to US$25 billion within the next two years. DIC has been profitable since its inception in 2004 and has earned global recognition as a world class investment company.

DIC Emerging Markets division made its first direct investment in the region with the family-owned Rivoli Group, a luxury retail chain based in the UAE. DIC’s Jordan Dubai Capital, a US$300 million fund, acquired a 51% stake in the Central Electricity Generating Company through its energy investment arm ENARA Energy Arabia. DIC recently announced the launch of China Dubai Capital, a $1billion fund to invest in China in partnership with First Eastern as well as Saudi Dubai Capital, a $1 billion fund to invest in KSA.

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About Dubai International Capital:
Established in 2004, DIC is an international investment company focused on both private equity and public equity. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Dubai Holding, DIC manages an international portfolio of diverse assets that provide its stakeholders with value growth, diversification, and strategic investments. Assets under management total over US$12 billion. DIC was named MENA Private Equity Firm of the Year in the 6th annual Awards for Excellence in Private Equity Europe 2008, organised by Dow Jones Private Equity News.

About the survey:
The survey results were measured by the TRI*M model which gives a single number score representing the level of employee commitment including overall satisfaction, recommendation, rejoining, motivation of colleagues and market strengths.

In the findings, 85% of DIC employees believe DIC has a strong reputation in the market which reflects that staff are proud to be working for the firm. 83% of employees would recommend DIC as a company to work for, compared to 74.5% in 2006.

Web Site: http://www.dubaiic.com

Contact Details: Dubai International Capital LLC PR contact:
Mark Lunn
PO Box 72888
Dubai International Financial Centre
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
UAE
Tel: (+971-4) 362 1888
Mob : +971 50 156 6737

Released on: September 30, 2008, 8:29 am

Press Release Author: Creative Bube Tube - Advertising and Production Company

Industry: Human Resources

Press Release Summary: Cranberry Resort offers a wide range of affordable corporate and small business events starting as low as $29.90 per person.

Press Release Body:Treat your employees to a holiday party they’ll never forget at Cranberry Resort

Book your next holiday party for an affordable price at beautiful Cranberry Resort

in Collingwood. Cranberry Resort offers various deals for the holiday season including buffet style or plated dinner parties, and two charming locations to choose from.

Enjoy your very own corporate party at either Bear Estate in the well-appointed William Watts Ball Room, or at the lovely Atoka House, set against the panoramic backdrop of Blue Mountain. For the low price of $34.95, you’ll enjoy a specialty catered dinner, free hors d’oeuvres, fruit punch, late night coffee and delicious Christmas cookies. Cranberry Resort will also be offering the chance for someone at the party to win a grand prize of a one week vacation at Cranberry Resort.

If a corporate party isn’t what you’re looking for, Small Businesses from all over Ontario have the chance to come together. There is a special evening available which caters to small businesses, with something for every industry of every kind. You will also have the chance to win a grand prize of a one week vacation at Cranberry Resort at this event as well. The Small Business Christmas party is to be held on Friday November 28th, and Saturday December 6th. You’ll enjoy a delicious Turkey and Roast Beef Dinner Buffet, and then boogie on the dance floor to the beat of Soundscapes d.j. If you book by October 6th, you’ll receive a discounted rate of only $29.95 per person for the evening and only $89.95 for the Accommodation Rate. A fantastic price for a fantastic night!

For more information e-mail mwilliams@thecranberryresort.com or give them a call at (705) 445-6600 X 253.###
Cranberry Resort, set against the panoramic backdrop of Blue Mountain and the beautiful waters of Georgian Bay, is a world-renowned, 750 acre year-round vacation destination.

At the Cranberry Resort, a Gold Medalist in Canada’s Golf Ranking Magazine of the top golf resorts in Canada, you can experience an expansive 18-hole golf

course, full-service marina, fine dining, a luxurious spa and a wide range of outdoor and indoor fun the whole family can take part in. Cranberry Resort is a 4-season vacation paradise!

Web Site: http://www.thecranberryresort.com

Contact Details: CRANBERRY RESORT
19 Keith Avenue, Hwy 26 West
Collingwood, ON L9Y 4T9
Reservations 1-800-465-9077
Phone (705) 445-6600
Fax (705) 446-0270

Released on: September 24, 2008, 7:33 am

Press Release Author: Alex Krenke

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Quest CE promotes Patrick Torhorst to Vice President of Information Technology.

Press Release Body: Milwaukee, WI - Quest CE President and CEO Alan Krenke announced the promotion of Patrick Torhorst to Vice President of Information Technology.

“We are very pleased to promote Patrick in recognition of all that he has done for Quest,”Krenke said. “Patrick has been instrumental in the building and growth of our Learning Management System along with our corporate website and our internal IT systems, including Quest’s proprietary administration tool ‘questtrak’.”

Torhorst joined Quest in July 2005 and acts as the company’s Chief IT Officer. Prior to joining Quest, Patrick worked for SC Johnson in Racine and Harley Davidson in Milwaukee. Patrick is a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering.

About Quest CE:
Quest CE offers customized continuing education and online compliance management programs to financial service firms across the country. With over 100 clients in the insurance, mutual fund, and banking industries, Quest has the resources and expertise necessary to create and administer successful training programs for organizations of all sizes.

For more information about Quest CE you may also contact Quest CE at 877-593-3366 or visit their website at www.questce.com.

Web Site: http://www.questce.com

Contact Details: Quest CE
10850 W Park Place
Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53224

Released on: September 24, 2008, 7:29 am

Press Release Author: Alex Krenke

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Quest CE Promotes Mike Kufahl to Vice President - Client Relationship Management

Press Release Body: Quest CE President and CEO Alan Krenke announced the promotion of Mike Kufahl to Vice President – Client Relationship Management.

“We are very pleased to promote Mike in recognition of all that he has done for Quest,”Krenke said. “Mike has contrib¬uted greatly to the success of Quest, especially the client services area and has shown his com¬mitment to ensuring our clients receive the best and most professional treatment in the financial services industry.”

Kufahl joined Quest in March 2006 and acts as the company liaison for several key accounts. Prior to joining Quest, he worked as an Account Executive for Strong Funds in Milwaukee.

About Quest CE:
Quest CE offers customized continuing education and online compliance management programs to financial service firms across the country. With over 100 clients in the insurance, mutual fund, and banking industries, Quest has the resources and expertise necessary to create and administer successful training programs for organizations of all sizes.

For more information about Quest CE you may also contact Quest CE at 877-593-3366 or visit their website at www.questce.com.

Web Site: http://www.questce.com

Contact Details: Quest CE
10850 W Park Place
Suite 1000
Milwaukee, WI 53224