Edmond L Lonergan, President/CEO of Green Planet Group stated, “Filing the plan of reorganization is allowing Lumea to conduct its ‘business as usual’ while at the same time provide a relief from its legacy debt and provide the opportunity to build Lumea into a national business.” Lonergan continues, “The positive impact on our cash position is another indication that our reorganization efforts are succeeding.” [Market Watch]
Amazon is investing about $139 million in two distribution centers. 3,000 temps will be among the 4,500 employees Amazon plans to hire. Integrity Staffing Solutions is hiring for these positions. [Times Free Press]
Staffmark Holdings abandons IPO after acquisition by Japan-based Recruit Co. [Renaissance Capital]
Mastech Holdings, Inc. announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2011 with a 24% increase over the corresponding quarter last year. [Market Watch]
ManpowerGroup participated in a panel discussion entitled “International Labor Mobility,” at the event “Employment and Growth: Comparing UK and Belgian Policies Inside the Europe 2020 Framework.” [Market Watch]
De Novo Legal announced that Barry Bova has joined the company as Managing Director — Senior Level Placement and will manage the legal permanent placement division. De Novo Legal will now provide executive search for law firm senior management, partners, associates and paralegals. [Market Watch]
Staffline wins welfare-to-work contracts. [Recruiter]
Casey Alseika, a Partner with the Accounting & Finance Recruiting Firm of WatsonBarron LLC, wonders if you are ready for the next talent war. [PR Web]
A report by recruiting firm, Hudson, said the uncertain global environment is impacting hiring expectations. [Channel News Asia]
In honor of BlizzCon and everyone attending it in the next couple days (here’s looking at you, Korey VanDeWalker), I leave you with this:
