CBIZ acquires the actuarial and retirement plan consulting practice of PSA Insurance and Financial Services. [Market Watch]
Genuent acquires Segula Technologies’ North American operations. [Green Technology World]
Barton Associates announces a strong close to 2011 with a 70% increase in temporary nurse practitioner staffing volume between Q1 and Q4. Barton Associates forecasts continued growth in the temporary nurse practitioner staffing market in 2012 and is preparing to meet demand through significant hiring and expansion of locum tenens NP staffing and recruiting operations. [PR Web]
Medical Connections Holdings, Inc. announced its travel headcount has increased over 43% since completing the restructuring of its operations. In addition, the Company has maintained its gross margin for its Travel Division at 22% as the Company has continued to control costs and obtain higher margin contracts. [Market Watch]
3 easy-to-make mistakes job candidates should avoid at all costs. [Business Insider]
U.S. Department of Labor announces new adverse effect wage rates for H-2A temporary agriculture workers. [Market Watch]
Robert Half International named to most admired for HR list by Human Resource Executive Magazine. [Market Watch]
Paradigm Companies unveil new brand identity. [Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce]
ManpowerGroup launches new three-year partnership with vietnamese government to boost economic development. [Market Watch]
David R. Rhode, managing partner of Vaco Raleigh has announced the firm’s new Triangle area headquarters at 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 400, positioning the company for continuing future growth in 2012 and beyond. [The Open Press]
Both the House and Senate have passed a massive fiscal year 2012 appropriations package (pdf) that would allocate $14.5 billion for the Department of Labor and $278 million for the National Labor Relations Board, but includes a number of restrictions on this funding. [D.C. Employment Law Update]
