The structured two-year programme will recruit up to 25 apprentices across the remainder of 2010 and into 2011, with the majority of the recruits working within Plumb Center and Parts Center. Other Wolseley UK businesses will be implementing a similar programme over the coming months. All apprentices enrolled in the programme will complete a Level Two Apprenticeship in Customer Service in year one, and a Level Three Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Service in year two. To ensure that all the participants are maximising their potential, they will each receive regular ...

100,000 managers use 360-degree feedback First ever survey finds there is no single best practice More than 100,000 employees receive 360-degree feedback, according to the first survey of major employers. Survey responses from private-sector companies employing 2.3 million people are released by ETS as the 360-degree feedback review. While management development has been the traditional focus of 360-degree feedback, today nearly four in ten (38%) companies now target non-management employees, specialists and talented individuals who may not be in management positions. 360-degree ...

Interview with: Marc Moret, Founder, Lobnek Wealth Management The traditional business model of private wealth management is rapidly becoming obsolete, according to Marc Moret, Founder of Lobnek Wealth Management. Wealth managers need to adapt to a new paradigm based on independence, full transparency, and cost efficiency. There has to be a complete alignment between the interests of the client and those of the wealth manager. A keynote speaker at the upcoming marcus evans Elite Summit 2010 in Switzerland, 15 - 17 November, Moret shares his thoughts on how the sector ...

WINDOWS and doors company Safestyle UK is beefing up its internet presence to boost its online profile. The firm, which is renowned for its television adverts featuring a host of celebrities, is keen to play a bigger role in the cyberspace revolution. Safestyle UK has already successfully promoted its famous BOGOF (you buy one, you get one free) offer on its website and the response has so far been excellent. Now it is aiming to move its internet profile to the next level. The company has hired internet marketing specialists Optimise Media to improve its web presence. ...

Cadac Organice BV, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and developer of Cadac Organice (a SharePoint based engineering document management solution), introduces Cadac Organice Gatekeeper. Cadac Organice Gatekeeper helps companies to define and enforce design standards on AutoCAD drawings and saves substantial time and effort in the design and control process. Cadac Organice Gatekeeper helps companies by allowing them to define and automatically enforce design standards, thereby ensuring the quality of their CAD files. With Cadac Organice Gatekeeper you define design standards ...

The Poet Local series explores poets' lives and writing styles. Kaufman is a poet and a playwright who has published a handful of poetry collections, Family of Strangers (Nightshade) and Still Life Burning (South Carolina Poetry Society), to name a few. Visitors will learn about Kaufman's approach to publishing her work, which has appeared in publications such as the Virginia Quarterly Review, Room of One's Own and Pembroke. Kaufman's latest book, The Next Moment (Jacar Press) was released in October 2010. "Debra's led writing workshops, written plays and received grants. ...

The smart phone devices have outclassed its prime adversary landline phones. Today the peripheries of smart phones have moved beyond corporate houses to universities. Content development in mobile devices is a new concept that had been thought of for quite some time now and that makes a lot of sense — the adoption of these devices around the world is just tremendous. Mobile Learning is growing at an expeditious pace. Business professionals and universities are embracing mobile learning on all sorts of devices. As advancement of mobile applications continues to expand ...

Prior to placing an order for a large consignment of this unique grade of flour Taiwanese partners tested the samples of the product. Tests ran successfully as the new partners were satisfied with the baking qualities of this protein and vitamin rich flour. Following the tests, they placed the order and the flour was shipped to Taiwan via Nakhodka port. The parties agreed to pack "Zhitnitsa" into three-layered 20 kg paper bags. "Just a couple of years ago it was difficult to hold negotiations with the Far East partners as they didn't see Russian companies as flour exporters. ...

Asking prices for properties in the five Olympic boroughs have grown twice as fast as the non-Olympic London boroughs in the last year, new research from FindaProperty.com shows. Between September 2009 and September 2010, the average asking price for properties across the Olympic boroughs of Greenwich, Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest increased by 3.0% from GBP 276,751 to GBP 284,936. In the same period, prices in the non-Olympic boroughs grew by an average of just 1.6%, while across the whole of the UK asking prices fell by 0.3%. Newham, in East ...

Internationally famous LEGO brick artist Nathan Sawaya returns to Agora Gallery in RED - an exhibition featuring his all new work, which presents for the first time the recent artistic shift which Sawaya's work has undergone. While the sculpture retains its surrealist charm, the artist says that his work is in many ways 'the antithesis of my previous work. It is an introspective show. By working with an unconventional medium, I work within the trappings of a self-imposed prison.' Nathan Sawaya works in his studio with over 1.5 million LEGO brick components. By this ...

In this day and age of cutbacks and austerity, going to the hairdressers or beauty salon is becoming much less of a regular occurrence and much more of an occasional luxury. Consumers are increasingly looking for not only the best treatments, but also a luxurious environment that offers a welcoming break from their daily routines. To guarantee happy and returning clients, salons must ensure that they meet the growing demands of their customers and investing in their salon furniture to create that luxurious ambience is essential. This is something that Kevin Lewis of ...

Parallel to the e-Arab Vision conference, Business and Electronic Commerce Council awarded Middle East and North Africa Internet Technologies (MenaITech) the Most Secure Software award. The Arab company, specialized in building and deploying software solutions and human resources applications, stated that their participation falls under the international and regional efforts invested in the information and software security, formulating a strategy that protects the users and the sectors privacy. MenaITech CEO, Dr. Bashar Hawamdeh said, "This conference consolidates the ...

EMW, The Smart Convergence Experts and leading supplier of services and products in the telecommunication, ICT, Engineering and Project Management sector has won the CNME ICT Achievement award for Systems Integrator of the Year 2010. The trophy was presented to Mr. Serjios EL-Hage, CEO, EMW Middle East, at a function held during GITEX Technology Week. The award recognizes EMW's excellence in not only delivering projects on time and on budget, but also ensuring that the end-user organization gets the technology it needs not just for today but also tomorrow. Speaking ...

Greenomics 2010, a conference jointly hosted by the UAE Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW), leading technology innovator in consumer electronics, LG Electronics and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) is set to urge UAE business leaders to adopt more sustainable practices in their production of goods and services. Garnering insights and case histories from more than a dozen experts and industry leaders, the conference will focus on the concept of 'clean production' and how sustainability changes do not have to affect a company's bottom-line ...

As thousands of women head to The Long Beach Convention Center for the Women's Conference 2010, Lime Green MonkeyÒ, a small eco-business sponsored by WE Invest, will be there with a full regalia of USA made organic cotton hankies. "We are starting the handkerchief revolution, encouraging people to use cloth hankies instead of disposable tissues. Organic cotton handkerchiefs are better for the environment, a great eco-fashion statement and better for your nose" said Kristin Anderson, owner of Lime Green Monkey. These are not your ordinary handkerchiefs. Each organic ...

Guests of Elle Marie Hair Studio have recognized their salon as one of the best in Evening Magazine's "Best of Western Washington" contest on KING 5 TV for the third straight year. Following a fifth place finish in the Hair Salon category in 2008, Elle Marie moved up to fourth in 2009 and, once again, retained that number four spot in 2010. With so many nominees in each category, contest organizers consider reaching the top five to be a major accomplishment in the beauty industry, indicative of great service and highly trained stylists, and therefore recognize all five. ...

Grand Master Zhou Ting-Jue, recognized as a "Chinese National Treasure," has been cultivating Qi powerfully for over 70 years. A natural gift for healing, as well a life-long dedication to the practice and principles of Qigong, makes Grand Master Zhou elite among his peers, both in China and the U.S. His practice of Qigong has not only allowed him to develop his phenomenal healing abilities but also to train others in this powerful Chinese method of personal health care and well-being. On Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 2:00-4:00 pm, the Boulder community will have the ...

Dr. Jeremy Benedetti (www.benedettibreastenhancement.com) is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation for Tampa, Florida. He sees patients from all over the country and abroad, in large part because of his "fly in for surgery" program. For women wanting to travel to his practice for breast enhancement, Dr. Benedetti offers the convenience of virtual consultations to allow evaluation before committing to travel and the procedure. This travel program helps accommodate patients who might otherwise not be able to see Dr. Benedetti. "I wanted ...

The number of new jobs on offer across the country rose by three points (three percent) compared to last month, to reach its highest level since the Index began. Job demand has risen seven per cent compared to 11 months ago, and beats the previous highpoint of 105 (recorded in February) by two points to give a Reed Job Index reading of 107. Salaries for new jobs slipped further back compared to last month to give a Reed Salary Index reading of 94, two points below last month. While job numbers have risen, the number of applicants per job has risen at a faster rate, ...

Benko Products, Inc. introduces advanced electrical control capabilities on all of their electric Sahara Hot Box drum ovens. The ovens feature low-watt density heating elements and an industrial digital temperature controller to ensure precise heating, with independent high temperature cutoff to prevent overheating. They also exhibit all-steel construction, plus integrated framing and structural members to provide superior durability. Models with 304 stainless steel construction are available as well. Applications. Electric drum ovens are primarily used in the chemical, ...

Page 1 Solutions, a Colorado-based Internet marketing agency, just received awards for two of their newest website designs. The first award is the MarCom Gold Award, in the category of Design/Web Site Home Page, for Page 1 client, Dr. Adam Chapnick, a Toronto cosmetic dentist. Website designer, Jay Darnell, said, "Dr. Chapnick's website had started to look a bit dated. For this redesign my goal was to modernize, smooth and brighten the look & feel of his existing brand. He wanted a site that was clean, intuitive, lively & personable. It was truly a pleasure to work ...

Taryn Lomas and Lauren Palazzo were announced as finalists on the October 12 release in the 7th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business, the international competition recognizing the accomplishments of outstanding women executives, business owners, and the organizations they run. Ms. Lomas and Ms. Palazzo received average scores of at least 7.0 out of a possible 10 in the preliminary judging, which took place over five weeks in September and October. This year's finalists represent the top 30% of all entries submitted. Ms. Lomas, nominated in the Best Executive - ...

Leading cheap deals website DiscountVouchers.co.uk has introduced its latest deals to assist UK shoppers in finding savings at leading name fashion stores and also at top family restaurants this autumn. DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers shoppers deals for more than 500 leading stores. The new batch of deals can help ladies save on the latest autumn and winter fashions, with the website presently being home to deals for leading fashion outlet BooHoo. Among deals to be had right now are dresses starting from GBP8 at BooHoo.com, and shoppers can also find as much as 50% off ...

Online casino purveyors CrazyVegas.com are once again lending their hands to a charitable cause with a pledge to donate 25% of all profits achieved in the entire month of November on three selected Video Slots games to a worthy charitable organization, yet to be announced, on World AIDS Day - 1 December 2010. Playing on the following three video slots during the entire month of November will contribute 25% of profits towards the ongoing struggle against this devastating global pandemic: - Adventure Palace - Avalon - Age of Discovery According to published medical ...

Pardee Homes scored big in the 2011 SoCal Awards, receiving 11 top honors for individual new home neighborhoods; brand identity and promotion of its green building program and responsiveness to homebuyer needs with its "What Matters Most" campaign. Pardee Homes' best-selling LivingSmart Homes design series in Beaumont was the evening's big winner, taking the coveted Community of the Year and Consumer Choice designations for detached homes. Additionally, the homes won "Best in Show" with the overall Consumer Choice honor, selected from Consumer Choice winners in the ...