August 2007 - Posts

• Mike Fitzgerald Appointed Marsh UK’s Head Of HR
  	Friday, 31 August 2007   Anonymous Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser, today announced the appointment of Michael Fitzgerald as Head of Human Resources in the UK. He will be responsible in this role for all aspects of Marsh UK’s HR management, including HR strategic...

• Jackie Lanham appointed Director of Learning & Development at Norwich Union
  	Friday, 31 August 2007   Anonymous Jackie Lanham has recently been appointed to Director of Learning and Development for Norwich Union. In this relatively new role Jackie is leading the transformation of L&D Service provision. Learning and Development has been re-organised and consolidated...

• Terra Firma's Director of Talent joins Board of EMI Group as Director of Business Transformation
  	Thursday, 30 August 2007   Anonymous Terra Firma's acquisition of EMI has resulted in a number of changes at board level, with Chris Roling taking on the dual role of chief operating officer and chief financial officer. Also joining the EMI board is Ashley Unwin, whose title is Director...

• Former Microsoft Director of HR joins IMS ExpertServices
  	Wednesday, 29 August 2007   Anonymous John Prumatico has joined the IMS ExpertServices™ team as a Client Manager. A former Executive Recruiter and Consultant with IMS Expert Services, John brings years of experience in teambuilding and cultivating client relationships. His role at IMS Expert...

• WSFS taps Eddens to be Director of Human Capital Management
  	Tuesday, 28 August 2007   Anonymous WSFS Financial Corporation , parent company of WSFS Bank, has announced that Peggy H. Eddens has joined the executive management team as Executive Vice President and Director of Human Capital Management. In her new role, Ms. Eddens will oversee all aspects...

• ARINSO announces 10-year HRO agreement with Agilent Technologies
  	Monday, 27 August 2007   Anonymous ARINSO International, a Northgate company and leading provider of HR Technology Consulting & Outsourcing Services, has announced that it has entered into a 10-year agreement with Agilent, a global leading measurement company, regarding the outsourcing...

• Aon Consulting announces senior appointments in Asia Pacific
  	Sunday, 26 August 2007   Anonymous Aon Consulting Worldwide, the global human capital consulting organization of Aon Corporation , has announced the expansion of its Asia Pacific team with the addition of new hires across the region: Boon Chong Na is the director of consulting for Southeast...

• Convergys to provide Starbucks with HR Services
  	Saturday, 25 August 2007   Anonymous Convergys Corporation has announced a long term contract with Starbucks Coffee Company to provide global human resources business process services, beginning with Starbucks North American operations. Starbucks is the world’s leading retailer, roaster...

• German HR Consultancy acquired by Kenexa
  	Friday, 24 August 2007   Anonymous Kenexa ® , a leading provider of talent acquisition and retention solutions, has announced that it has acquired Germany-based HRC Human Resources Consulting GmbH. Headquartered in Munich, HRC Human Resources Consulting GmbH (HRC) is one of the leading...

• Cable & Wireless appoints Colm Coffey as OD & Change Director
  	Thursday, 23 August 2007   Anonymous Cable & Wireless has announced a number of new appointments to key positions within its Europe, Asia and US business. This includes the hiring of Colm Coffey as OD & Change Director. In this role, Colm will drive the company talent agenda and...

• Ford Retail hires John Roberts as HR Director
  	Thursday, 23 August 2007   Anonymous Ford Retail has hired John Roberts as its new human resources director. He will be based at the headquarters in Colchester and have responsibility for all HR issues emanating from the 55 UK dealerships. Mr Roberts has extensive multi-site retail experience...

• New VP HR for Hilton Middle East & Africa
  	Thursday, 23 August 2007   Anonymous Hilton Hotels has appointed a new Vice President of HR for the MEA region . Caroline Stevens, an Australian, will be based at in Dubai and have overall HR responsibility for 17,000 staff.

• All Blacks HR Manager is promoted to take on wider role
  	Wednesday, 22 August 2007   Anonymous The New Zealand Rugby Union today announced the appointment of Kirsten Patterson as General Manager, Corporate Services. Kirsten Patterson, who was previously the NZRU’s Human Resources Manager, joined the organisation from Stagecoach in 2003. She will...

• The Reserve Bank appoints Lindsay Jenkin as Head of Human Resouces (NZ)
  	Wednesday, 22 August 2007   Anonymous The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is New Zealand's central bank.Yesterday it announced the appointment of Lindsay Jenkin as Head of Human Resources. Ms Jenkin brings with her a wealth of experience to the role, having worked in a number of human resource...

• HR Search Firm hires Kathy Rapp (USA)
  	Tuesday, 21 August 2007   Anonymous HR Search Firm, an award-winning executive search and professional services firm focused exclusively on the human resources profession, has announced their expansion to the Houston market. Kathy Rapp (pictured) has joined the company as Managing Director...