In The News - Hudson North America

CIO.com – Download Stakeholder Relationship Worksheet

On August 26, 2009, CIO.com featured an article from the CIO Executive Council discussing stakeholder relationships. Hudson’s CIO and EVP of Operations Mike Whitmer shared his business techniques on how best to improve communication in order to build a strong relationship between IT and key stakeholders. To read this story, please visit: Download Stakeholder Relationship Worksheet

LoveToKnow Jobs - Find Jobs on Twitter

In August 2009, Hudson Legal’s Kara Nickels, general manager of the Chicago office, shared her recruiting perspective on how job seekers can find a job on Twitter. Follow Mrs. Nickels on Twitter @KaraNickels. You can view the full Q&A at: Find Jobs On Twitter.

T + D – Season of Sales Discontent

In August 2009, T+D magazine's editorial section titled "Intelligence Sales Training" featured key findings from Hudson's Sales Survey on the career trends among sales professionals. Anna Matuszewska, senior consultant with Hudson Talent Management, provided additional insight on sales professionals' career behaviors and important retention motivators for employers to consider. To learn more about Hudson's Sales Survey findings please visit: The Sales Profession In An Economic Recession.

LoveToKnow Jobs – How To Become A Consultant

In July 2009, Hudson Financial Solutions' Evan Keene, vice president, shared his expertise on how job seekers can break into the consulting world, the benefits and drawbacks of these positions and how to work with a company like Hudson. You can view the full Q&A at: How To Become A Consultant.

BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT – THE DENTIST OR THE GAME?

On June 29, 2009, Hudson's Peg Buchenroth, senior vice president of Human Resources, was quoted in an article that explored how women approach salary negotiation. Mrs. Buchenroth provided insight on how women's expectations and approaches on salary vary depending upon their generation. To read this story, please visit: The Dentist or The Game.

BUSINESSWEEK – ENOUGH TO MAKE A MONSTER TREMBLE

On June 25, 2009, Hudson's Kara Nickels, general manager for the Chicago office, was quoted in an article that investigated the recruiting industry's changing landscape from job boards to social media. Mrs. Nickels discussed the efficiency of using Twitter to fill 40 lawyer positions for a client within a matter of hours. To read this story, please visit: Enough to Make a Monster Tremble. Also, you can follow Kara Nickels on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KaraNickels.

DOW JONES NEWS SERVICE – US HIRING TO STAY FLAT AS BUSINESSES LOOK FOR RECOVERY SIGNS

On June 24, 2009, Hudson's Stephan Carter, CEO for North America, was quoted in an article that discussed the outlook of the labor market for 2009. Mr. Carter provided insight on the current and future growth of temporary staffing positions in the United States. To read this story, please visit: US Hiring to Stay Flat as Businesses Look for Recovery Signs.

Gantthead.com – Going The IT Recruiter Route

On June 15, 2009, Hudson IT's senior recruiter, Todd Harootyan, was interviewed for a two-part article discussing the "win-win" benefits Hudson IT recruiters offer independent consultants. These include identifying and securing the best project opportunities and streamlining the billing and payment process. "This is what we do best," said Mr. Harootyan. Gantthead is an online publication for IT project managers. You can review the article at "Going Solo: Part Two."

FOX & Friends (FOX News) – Rested and Ready

On May 22, 2009 - FOX News featured Hudson on its FOX & Friends national morning show segment titled, "Rested and Ready." Hudson's very own senior vice president of Human Resources, Peg Buchenroth, served as the guest expert discussing the proposed U.S. legislation: Paid Vacation Act of 2009 (H.R. 2564). Peg spoke on the importance of paid vacation time and the results of Hudson's 2007 workplace survey on vacation leave in relation to employee productivity. FOX & Friends' anchor Gretchen Carlson conducted the live satellite interview. To view this interview, please visit the FOX & Friends' Web site. Also, to review Hudson's 2007 Workplace Survey, please visit the Hudson Market Insights Web site.

WGN-TV Chicago - How to Find a Job on Twitter and LinkedIn

On May 20, 2009, WGN-TV Chicago featured Hudson on the Midday News segment titled, "How to Find a Job on Twitter and LinkedIn." Hudson's Kara Nickels, general manager of the Chicago office, provided top tips on the best ways to use both Twitter and LinkedIn for job searching. To view these tips, please go to WGN's Web site. Also, you can follow Kara Nickels on Twitter and join Hudson's LinkedIn Group.

Rick Gray Moderates Panel at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs

Hudson's senior vice president of global communications and marketing Rick Gray moderated a panel during The Chicago Council on Global Affairs corporate program series titled "Focus on China and India" on Monday, March 16, 2009.

Telemundo Chicago – How To Survive a Job Loss, Next Steps

On March 13, 2009, Telemundo Chicago (NBC affiliate) featured Hudson during its "How to Survive a Job Loss, Next Steps" week-long segment on their 10:00 p.m. evening news. Our very own Chicago office employees participated in the segment that was filmed in the office. They modeled proper interview attire and gave top tips on resumes and interviews.

BALTIMORE BUSINESS JOURNAL

CFOs Adding Management ‘Clout' as Turmoil Swirls

Hudson's Managing Director of Financial Solutions, Glen Parrillo, sits down for a one-on-one interview with the Baltimore Business Journal. In this discussion, Mr. Parrillo provides his predictions of a 360-degree shift in the CFOs role and the changing nature of financial consulting in this era of downsizing and restructuring.

Precarious Economic State Breeds Sales Profession Unrest

While both corporate recruiters and sales professionals are cautiously optimistic about the longer-term outlook for the sales industry as a whole, only six percent of sales pros say they plan to stay in their current position during the next six months, according to a new study by Hudson (NASDAQ: HHGP) and Monster.com.