Bridgeport, Connecticut-based Prime Line announced it recently added a new state-of-the-art enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to improve its customer service.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel Forced to Lay Off 1,800 Immigrant Workers (Latina.com)
After a lengthy investigation by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, American Apparel owner Dov Charney has been forced to fire 1,800 employees (about a quarter of the company’s workforce) because of their immigration status.
Read MorePPAI Board Of Directors Chooses New Members
The PPAI board of directors announced it has selected four new members to be part of its Class of 2014. Two new members represent distributor companies and two represent supplier companies.
Read MoreCintas Corporation Announces Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results
Cinncinati-based Cintas Corporation reported results for the first quarter of its fiscal year 2010. Revenue for the quarter, which ended August 31, 2009, was $892 million and represents a 1.5% revenue increase as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009
Read MoreNoteworthy Acquires Krieger-Ragsdale’s Memo Book Division
Amsterdam, New York-based Noteworthy announced the acquisition of Krieger-Ragsdale’s memo book division. The purchase of technologically advanced equipment combined with hiring of key personnel, will allow a portion of Krieger-Ragsdale’s 100-year-old product line to continue under new ownership.
Read MoreAnswer-mania!
I’ll get to the correct answer to last week’s question in a bit, but first I thought I would run through some of my favorite miss-guesses I received via e-mail. Though incorrect, I feel they are definitely still worth sharing. Arranged in no particular order, here are my top three:
Read MoreSecrets of the Simple
There might not be anything more basic than promotions involving badges, or buttons or lanyards for that matter. Place a logo on a piece of plastic, metal or cloth, give it to someone to wear, and you’re set. Basic, however, doesn’t necessarily mean less of a promotion.
Read MoreSharp Dressed Man
George Clooney is better dressed than you. Yes, he has movie-star looks and more money than several third-world countries, but the secret to his success is the suit—the man practically sleeps in a three-piece. Aside from style, there’s an air of authority and respectability associated with a suit. In essence, he’s made a career out of being dapper.
Read MoreWinners Are Made
The mechanics of a successful awards program are fairly straightforward. Someone does something you like. You give them an award to show your appreciation. They accept said award and smile. Handshakes ensue. Clapping and/or cake may be involved. That’s not the hard part.
Read MoreThe Perfect Pitch
There’s something in the air, and unfortunately it’s not the sound of music or the homey aroma of cookies baking in the oven. It’s stress blowing down the streets and wafting freely from room to room.
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