Business Management - HR

Tom Lamont is proud to be an instructor at one of the top 25 high schools in the U.S., Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School in Upton, Mass. Each year, more than 1,000 students apply for 320 spots. “The locals call it Valley Tech,” says Lamont, “Parents throw big parties when their kids get in.”

In today’s environment of short attention spans and over-crowded schedules, an association is unlikely to survive without a strong staff, with equally strong opinions and ideas of where an association must move to stay ahead.

The current unemployment rate is less than 4%, hovering near the lowest it’s been since the late 1960s. There are now more job openings than unemployed job seekers — a huge shift from last decade’s recession, where more than six unemployed people were vying for each job opening.

Trade show exhibitors normally have many representatives working their booth. They are aware of the fact that their behavior and attitude can have an impact on the company and its future. What they may not be aware of is the fact that it can also have an important impact on potential future employees and customers.

Employees are an investment. The right recruitment methods and selection tools can improve the odds of success.

NAPCO Media announced that Frank Tueckmantel has joined the team as Executive Vice President of Business Development.

In this interview with APDSP Managing Director Ed Avis, Denise M. Gustavson describes her career and her current work.

Avery Dennison promoted Robyn Buma to VP, global procurement for Label and Graphic Materials, and Industrial and Healthcare Materials.

These changes include a new Sales Support Specialist and Customer Service Manager. Both changes will be effective Sept. 23, 2019.

Drytac is excited to announce the appointment of Gilbert Espinosa to the position of West Coast Territory Manager in the USA.