Daily Archives: April 10, 2012

Business

Experts Connection Shows Executive Recruiters How to Predict a Great Hire through the Behavioral Interview

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Recruiting Expert Matt Gill Explains How Hiring Managers Can Minimize the Risk of a Bad Hire Using Interviews that Can Be Adapted for Any Role.

NOVATO, Calif. (April 10, 2012) – A recent survey reveals that a bad hiring decision costs an employer between $25,000 and $50,000, yet many companies use an ad hoc approach to hiring. Behavioral interviewing minimizes the risk of a bad hire, as recruiting expert Matt Gill will explain in the next session of the Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx) webinar series for executive recruiters. The session, entitled “Predicting the “Right Hire”: The Art of the Behavioral Interview,” is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

Behavioral interviewing is based on the premise that past behavior or performance will predict future behavior and performance. When correctly crafted, a behavioral interview allows the interviewer to learn how a candidate actually performed in his or her previous job, and whether they should be a good fit for the position at hand. When included as part of the hiring process, a behavioral interview can be an excellent barometer that managers can use to identify the best candidate.

In this online class, Matt will explain how to develop, administer, and evaluate a behavioral interview that can be customized to suit any position. Matt will reveal how to incorporate the needs of the company, the department, and the position, and how to prepare for the interview itself. Matt will include tips on how to work with the hiring managers to ensure that they will gather the right information for evaluation.

Specific topics to be covered include:

– Creating a behavioral interview that can be adapted for any job role.
– Conducting a behavioral interview, including how to use specific behavioral questions.
– How to guide “off-message” candidates to drill down to get to relevant, even critical information.
– How to assimilate that information to make the best hiring decision.

“Many companies continue to make bad hiring decisions because they don’t have the right interviewing processes in place for job candidates,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “Behavioral interviews are a proven way to screen candidates to determine whether they will perform as required, and if they will be a good fit for the company. Understanding how to use a behavioral interview for candidate selection minimizes the risk of making a disastrous hiring decision.”

The cost of the Experts Connection seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx.

About Matt Gill
Matt Gill, is the Managing Partner and a founding member of MICA Consulting Group, a retained recruiting firm specializing in connecting people in marketing, interactive, creative and advertising disciplines. Matt has been active in the recruiting industry for the past 17 years, and over the last decade has served as a retained search recruiter in marketing, sales and advertising. He is also a certified Behavioral Interview Trainer. Matt has served on a number of boards including the Susan G. Komen Foundation, serving as head of governance. He is a graduate of Saint Michael’s College and resides in Boston.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd. to Attract More Discerning German Travelers with its Business Representative in Germany

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Luxury Travel Ltd has announced the addition of representative office in Germany and appointed Pham Duy Tien, a German- Vietnamese as its Business Representative in Berlin, Germany.

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 10, 2012 — Luxury Travel Ltd., (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) an award winning luxury travel tour operator and destination management company (“DMC”) in Vietnam, has announced the addition of representative office in Germany and appointed Pham Duy Tien, a German- Vietnamese as its Business Representative in Berlin, Germany.

Mr. Tien will be responsible for German speaking markets, trade shows, sales call and marketing activities with Luxury Travel Ltd’s business partners throughout german speaking countries, seeking new business opportunities and coordinating the company’s marketing program.

“I was born and raised in Vietnam, but I’m currently living with my wife Sina in Berlin. However, I still love Vietnam and its destinations and want to that ensure travelers feel the same way. Therefore, I hope that by working with German tourists I can do something good both for home and adopted countries. I work for Luxury Travel Ltd. as a representative in Germany, and it is a great opportunity to promote Vietnam and Southeast Asia. I hope that working in the luxury travel segment will lead to an increase in the company’s market share and cultural exchange here in the German speaking markets.” Said Pham Duy Tien.

Vietnam now has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture. The country receives 100,000 German tourists yearly, and the number of tourists increases year after year. The new slogan of Vietnam tourism, “Timeless charm,” was created with an aim to attract long haul travelers from Germany and elsewhere, who wish to experience its defining characteristics: Thrills, nature, heritage, festival, pristine, enjoyment, scenery and essence. Luxury Travel has the very first website in German in Vietnam to promote the charm and luxury of Vietnam.

“Germany economy is still strongest in euro zone. Germany is a great market for us and we have beautiful products for German tastes and preferences and target the right clients with personalized products and services. We have increased both FITs and GITs bookings from our partners and direct customers. Travelers choose Vietnam for their vacations for safety, affordable prices, authenticity and convenient direct flights. Our German teams have native Germans and Vietnamese, who are passionate and motivated. With our representative, we will expand and expect to stay strong in Germany. We take part in more trade shows, revamp our website in German language, will launch german brochures both online and offline. We are delighted to have Tien as our representative in Berlin, Germany.With our vision, marketing efforts and commitments, we will attract more discerning German travelers who wish to experience the timeless charm of Vietnam in style and luxury and we are targeting 100% growths from this market for 2012.” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Luxury Travel Ltd is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand.

Luxury Travel Ltd (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is a long established specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is excellent in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator.

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Travel

South India Tourism, offering best travels

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South India, a place blessed with nature’s bounty is a place worth exploring and a South India Tour is the only way that can make you best explore this place. South India tourism has always been very popular among the avid tourists, who are always on a lookout to take a trip to this place. South India Tourism has something for everybody to explore, it offers the travel enthusiast with a variety of South India tours and tour packages that take the tourist to the most alluring places of South India and makes their trip a memorable one.

South India Tour Package

If you are planning to take a trip to South India, the best way to experience a well planned journey into the land of greens is to avail a South India Tour Package that will save your time from all the thinking in terms of planning your trip to this place. There is a variety of tour packages that are offered to the avid travelers that provide them with a golden chance to explore the various draws of South India like its magnificent temples, exotic beaches, serene backwaters, awe striking hill stations, unique wildlife and Ayurveda, a treasure of self healing. You will not be missing out anything if you avail a well planned tour package of your choice, it will provide you with a wonderful travel and stay.

Ooty Hill Station

Ooty, popularly known as the Queen of Hills is a place that is well known for its palpable beauty, a place where one can witness the floating clouds, lofty mountains, lush green valleys, wild beautiful flowers, mesmerizing meadows, it is considered as one of the most popular tourist attractions in India. Ooty hill station is not only famous among the global travelers but it is the most talked about among the natives as well, its awe inspiring landscape and pleasing climate make it a perfect spot for honeymooners.

Kerala Ayurveda tour

The most ultimate way towards self healing can be none other than Ayurveda which is said to have been bestowed upon Kerala by the Gods themselves. Kerala is thus an ultimate place to relax and rejuvenate as the Therapeutic Ayurveda treats a vast spectrum of ailments and soothes your soul. Kerala Ayurveda tour is the best to avail by for the ones who truly believe in the power of self healing.
About Us: South Tourism is a leading ground handling South India travel agency that is known to deliver consistent and quality services to all its clients in terms of travels to South India. Our teams of dedicated professionals give their best in creating the most cherished and memorable trips of all for the avid travelers. For more details please visit us at http://www.southtourism.com/

Contact us: http://www.southtourism.com/

 

Automotive

SmartTV by Mods4cars: TV-In-Motion Module for Bentley

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The aftermarket video-in-motion unlocker SmartTV offered by Mods4cars is now available for all modern Bentley models. It allows passengers to enjoy multimedia playback on the front screen while the car is in motion. The hardware based video-in-motion unlock can be quickly enabled or disabled on demand.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), Tuesday – April 10th, 2012 — The video-in-motion unlocker offered by aftermarket electronics specialist Mods4cars ( http://www.mods4cars.com ) under the name SmartTV is now available for all Bentley models with CAN bus technology. It gives passengers the freedom to enjoy multimedia content and operate the front screen while the car is moving. It can easily be enabled or disabled on the fly.

“Our professionally designed SmartTV module is a permanent solution.” says PR manager Sven Tornow. Since it is a hardware module, it will continue to work even after system software updates done by the dealer during service or routine inspection. “We are happy to offer Bentley owners a second add-on module after the Bentley convertible top module SmartTOP has been available for some time.” Sven Tornow concludes.

Mods4cars has been in the aftermarket business for 10 years, mainly with top and convenience add-on modules for almost all convertible and roadster models. SmartTOP modules allow use of the top while driving as well as top operation via the original key fob remote. Each module also offers a set of bonus features.

Every module comes with a standard USB port for firmware updates and quick and simple configuration through a Windows software program. Updates and software are available free of charge online.

The SmartTV module is designed for and compatible with all Bentley models using modern CAN bus technology.

Similar modules are available for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda and Volkswagen.

SmartTOP add-on kits are available for Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

The SmartTV module for Bentley is available for 149 Euros + tax.

Further details and purchasing information can be found at: http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

For more information visit http://www.mods4cars.com

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Healthcare

Nature’s Sunshine Online Storefront BetterSunshine.com Introduces New Natural “Relief Formula”

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The new “Relief Formula” from Nature’s Sunshine Products is a natural solution for relief of minor aches and pains associated with physical activities and exercise. It’s well tolerated and absorbed by the body.

Nashville, TN (USA), Tuesday – April 10th, 2012 — Relief Formula contains a proprietary blend of herbal extracts, including a protease enzyme blend and a special hops extract.

The protease blend provides excellent support for soft-tissue soreness. Proteases support a healthy inflammation response, which may promote the recovery process.

The hops extract used in Relief Formula contains a high concentration of alpha acids, isolated and enriched by state-of-the-art supercritical carbon dioxide extraction technology. Alpha acids are strong antioxidants, recently linked to support the body’s natural response to inflammation and pain.

Relief Formula is now available at a 33% savings (off retail), online at http://www.BetterSunshine.com

BetterSunshine Online Wholesale Store offers Natures Sunshine Products that, in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, can help keep your body healthy and strong.

For savings up to 50% off retail, see all the Weekly Sunshine Specials.

About Natures Sunshine Products:
Natures Sunshine Products online storefront BetterSunshine.com is your budget-friendly, shopper-friendly natural health store offering the highest quality vitamins, minerals, and herbs and purist, most potent and safest nutritional supplements for better health, at wholesale prices with fast shipping.

Press & Media Contact:
Melanie Amanda
BetterSunshine.com
P.O. Box 738
Ridgetop, TN 37152-0738 USA
O: (855) 855-1759
F: (615) 855-1004
news@BetterSunshine.com
http://www.bettersunshine.com

Business, Human Resources

Engage PEO and Sapoznik Insurance Announce Partnership

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Engage PEO and Sapoznik Insurance today jointly announced that Sapoznik Insurance has selected Engage PEO as its preferred PEO partner.

St. Petersburg, Fla. – April 9, 2012 — Engage PEO, a leading professional employer organization providing HR outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, and Sapoznik Insurance, a leading South Florida full-service, employee benefits agency, today jointly announced that Sapoznik Insurance has selected Engage PEO as its preferred PEO partner. Through its extensive insurance agent network, Sapoznik will make available Engage’s suite of HR and benefits solutions to employers and employees throughout the state of Florida as part of its benefits and wellness solution offering.

“As one of the most influential employee benefits firms in Florida, Sapoznik’s focus on benefits and wellness solutions, as well as its outstanding commitment to customer service is a natural fit for Engage’s ‘Expect More’ philosophy,” said Jay Starkman, Engage’s chief executive officer. “The Engage PEO model is to distribute its products and services through top-notch insurance agencies and there are few, if any, higher on that list than Sapoznik.”

Engage PEO launched in December 2011 as the brainchild of Starkman, together with veteran human resource industry executive, Marjorie “Midge” Seltzer, who serves as the company’s president. Within weeks, the company announced it had become the first PEO start-up in history to receive accreditation through the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC).

“As healthcare and benefits costs have increased exponentially, we’ve made it our responsibility to find partners who can help reduce the costs and administration burdens for business owners while maintaining high quality of care for employees,” said Rachel Sapoznik, president and CEO of Sapoznik Insurance. “With its strong broker promise and commitment to client service, we are excited to be able to feature Engage PEO’s offerings in our preferred solutions choices.”

As an additional validation of its belief in the power of PEO, Sapoznik’s own HR functions will be managed by Engage.

About Engage PEO
Engage PEO delivers comprehensive HR solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, sharpening their competitive advantage. Comprised of the industry’s most respected veteran professional employer organization executives, certified HR professionals and attorneys, Engage PEO provides hands-on, expert HR services and counsel to help clients minimize cost and maximize efficiency for stronger business performance. The company’s superior service offering includes a full range of health and worker’s compensation insurance products, payroll technology and tax administration, risk management services and best-of-breed technology as part of an extensive suite of HR services. For more information, visit http://www.EngagePEO.com.

About Sapoznik Insurance Agency
Founded by Rachel A. Sapoznik in 1987, Sapoznik Insurance is South Florida’s leading provider of affordable health and wellness solutions.Built around the concept of education combined with great service, Sapoznik Insurance offers value-added features that help employers focus on their bottom line. The agency works with some of the top insurance companies in the country to come up with great plans, but also factors in how employees and corporate culture play in health care solutions. For more information, visit http://www.Sapoznik.com.

Media Contact:
Sandra Fine, rbb PR
Engage PEO
3001 Executive Drive Suite 340
St. Petersburg, FL 33762
(305) 567-0535
kristy.kennedy@rbbpr.com
http://www.engagepeo.com