The Occupational Safety and Health Administration will launch a workplace safety program in response to a recent federal report that shows an increasing incidence of nonfatal occupational injuries among healthcare workers. [OSHA]
In the fashion of being thankful, NY senior care and nanny agency Penelope’s People is thanking customers and Facebook fans with a contest giving away an electric turkey carver. [PR Inside]
UnitedHealth Group salutes America’s veterans, expands commitment to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership. [Market Watch]
The Judge Group announced the renaming of its China-based talent solutions business of outsourcing services to “Judge China.” [Market Watch]
“What has happened in this recession is that the psychology of hiring has completely changed,” said David Arkless, president of global corporate and government affairs at Manpower Group. “Employers are saying this could kill my company if I do the wrong kind of hiring now and it turns into a double dip recession,” said Arkless. “They are stretching the human element of their company to breaking point because they are so scared of hiring any more people right now.” [Reuters]
Safeguard Security Holdings, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, SGI Protective Services, has entered into an agreement to provide security services to one of Dallas’ newest real estate management companies. [Market Watch]
Employees from Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. Payroll Department recently donated their cash rewards to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Baltimore. [Market Watch]
Kelly Services, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on Kelly Services Class A and Class B common stock. [Market Watch]
Randstad Canada announced an exciting new sponsorship deal with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. Randstad logos and advertisements will now proudly appear on rink boards, LED signage and the penalty box during Leaf games in Toronto’s Air Canada Centre. [Digital Journal]
On Assignment, Inc. has signed a seven-year lease for 5,986 square feet of office space at Malkin Properties’ MerrittView. [Real Estate Rama]
Hiring Demand for Truck Drivers Continues, reaching new 4-year high. [Wanted Analytics]
‘Excusez-Moi’ Robert Half Survey and Companion Video Series highlight importance of office etiquette; wackiest workplace blunders revealed. [Market Watch]
UK: Jobs may be tight but here are areas with skills shortage, [Daily Mirror]
CFO concern about overall U.S. business conditions remained extremely high in October, according to the monthly survey results just in from corporate-finance services and recruiting firm Tatum. [Computer World]
