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1	TALENT PLUS PRESIDENT, KIMBERLY RATH, WINS DUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Full Article Talent Plus President, Kimberly Rath has been recognized by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) as the recipient of the 2013 Business Excellence Award. The College of Business Administration Advisory Board selected Rath to receive the Business Excellence Award, which is presented annually. With this award, UNL recognizes the contributions of an outstanding business leader in the area of entrepreneurship or innovation. Just a day later, Rath was also awarded the Delta Gamma National “Shield Award.” The Shield Award recognizes alumnae who have achieved leadership in church activities, civic affairs, volunteer work, or in business or professional fields. Rath’s leadership through Talent Plus is exemplary and is making a huge difference to the business community both locally and internationally.
2	Talent Plus Associate Featured in Strictly Business Full Article Talent Plus associate, Kyle Bruss, is featured in the Star City Six section of the January 2013 edition of Strictly Business. Click here to read the full story.
3	Talent Plus Ranked Six on Great Place to Work 2012 Best Small & Medium Workplaces List Full Article Lincoln, Neb. – Great Place to Work ^® named Nebraska-based Talent Plus as one of the best small and medium workplaces in the United States on their annual 2012 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list, published today in FORTUNE magazine. Ranked 6, the list recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. Now in its ninth year, the competition is divided into two categories, Small (50-250 employees) and Medium (251-999 employees). This is the second consecutive year Talent Plus has been named to the list. Talent Plus was selected among hundreds of companies vying for a place on the list this year. Applicant companies opt to participate in the selection process, which includes an employee survey and an in-depth questionnaire about their programs and company practices. Great Place to Work then evaluates each application using its unique methodology based on five dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie.
4	Talent Plus Goes Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Full Article (Lincoln, Nebr.) – There’s a pink glow on 67th & Pioneers Boulevard for the month of October. During evening hours, Talent Plus has turned their building lighting pink to draw attention to October being Breast Cancer Awareness month. Signage in the lobby and along Pioneers Boulevard draws attention to those traveling the east-west thorough fare for the month.
5	Talent Plus, Again, Recognized as One of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in the United States Full Article August 27, 2012- Talent Plus, Inc. today announces its recognition as one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in the United States for the second consecutive year. This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees. “The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ understand these practices are not only good for employees but also the bottom line. Companies that focus on employee engagement tend to perform better financially, attract and retain the best talent and enjoy improved customer service and client retention,” said Razor Suleman, Founder and Chairman of Achievers. “These companies serve as role models for other businesses to engage their own employees and build success.” The Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.
6	Talent Plus Client Partners Named to U.S. News Best Hospitals 2012-13 Honor Roll Full Article Five Talent Plus client partners have been named to the U.S News Best Hospitals 2012-2013 Honor Roll. "The medical centers in the Best Hospitals Honor Roll are members of an unusually exclusive club, one that makes up less than 0.4 percent of the nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide that U.S. News evaluated for the 2012-13 rankings. The 17 hospitals on the list, most of them household names, excel across a broad spectrum of patient care, scoring at or near the top this year in at least six of the 16 Best Hospitals medical specialties." Read the full story by clicking here. Talent Plus client partners featured on the honor roll list: Barnes-Jewish Hospital Mayo Clinic Northwestern Memorial Hospital Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center UCSF Medical Center To learn more about Talent Plus' work in health care, visit www.talentplus.com/healthcare.
7	Mercy and Dear World Featured on CNN Full Article Talent Plus client partner Mercy and Dear World were featured on CNN May 22, 2012. Dear World founder, Robert X. Fogarty, told of one of the Mercy system heroes who was photographed as a part of today’s commemoration of last year’s tornado. Philip Wilkinson, one of the plant managers at Mercy’s location is a relatively unknown hero who took a wrench to a gas line at the hospital, ensuring that it didn’t blow up. Wilkinson's hands read “faith” and “hope.” To view the powerful photos from this event go to http://startingpoint.blogs.cnn.com/2012/05/22/tornado-survivors-pose-at-disaster-sites/.

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8	Talent Plus, Inc. Celebrated for its Commitment to Rewards and Recognition Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 10.27.11 "They (Talent Plus) live and breathe recognition," founder and CEO of Achievers, Razor Suleman. Lincoln, Neb. - Achievers announced that Talent Plus, Inc. was named not only one of their 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ in the United States but was recognized in their 2011 Elite Eight - representing Rewards and Recognition, one of the eight dimensions of an engaged workplace. Each year, eight companies are highlighted by the judging panel because they excelled in one of these Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™. Other 2011 Elite Eight winners include: Leadership: North Shore-LIJ Health System Communication: Yammer Culture: Zappos.com, Inc. Rewards & Recognition: Talent Plus, Inc. Accountability & Performance: Caesars Entertainment - Las Vegas Region Professional & Personal Growth: Sybase, an SAP Company Vision & Values: Akraya, Inc. Corporate Social Responsibility: Alcoa This annual award recognizes top employers that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees. Talent Plus is the Rewards and Recognition category winner because, "they live and breathe recognition. When you start at the organization, on your first day, they ask you how you want to be recognized," said Razor Suleman, founder and CEO of Achievers, "they ask you what's meaningful to you. It is truly engraved in their DNA and it is clearly what made them the category winner."
9	Talent Plus Named Sixth on 2011 Great Place to Work Best Workplaces List Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 10.18.1 (Lincoln, Neb.) - The Great Place to Work^{^®} Rankings: 2011 Best Small & Medium Workplaces Presented by Entrepreneur^{^®} list was announced on October 18 and Talent Plus, Inc. was ranked sixth on the list. This annual list recognizes companies that have exceptional workplace cultures. In its eighth year, the competition is divided into two categories, Small (50-250 employees) and Medium (251-999 employees). Talent Plus was selected among hundreds of companies vying for a place on the list this year. Applicant companies opt to participate in the selection process, which includes an employee survey and an in-depth questionnaire about their programs and company practices. Great Place to Work then evaluates each application using its unique methodology based on five dimensions: credibility, respect, fairness, pride and camaraderie. Creators of the list, Great Place to Work, has found that employees believe they work for great organizations when they consistently trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.
10	GES Business Leaders Summit 2011 Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.12.11 GES Business Leaders Summit 2011 Follow @TalentPlusInc About GES Do you have at least two people with the potential to take your role? If so, how are you investing in them? The following survey conducted by SHRM highlighted the challenges that many organizations face in launching a successful succession planning process. One of the most critical challenges facing senior executives in global organizations today is preparing new leaders who will continue the innovation, growth and the strategic objectives of the organizations they currently lead. In order to emerge, organizations must place a strong focus on innovation and increased productivity. An organization's talent strategy must address short-term and long-term leadership succession requirements to ensure innovation, productivity gains and growth. As the global economy confronts challenges and instability, the importance of talent strategy only increases. At a time when most organizations face the uncertainty between recession and recovery, talent strategy is as important as ever. Companies can "grow their own" by creating a deep talent bench at every level, so that within five years there will be almost no need to recruit managers or leaders from the outside. Additionally, Talent Plus recommends you consider asking these questions as part of your succession planning initiative. 1. What results are your people achieving and what behaviors are they demonstrating to achieve those results? 2. Who are your critical talent and about whom do you have concerns? How can you tell if someone has leadership potential? Succession planning not only drives performance and results but also ensures that organizations avoid talent pitfalls or risks that can inhibit success. The following article by Karen Caruso highlights how you can avoid Four Critical Leadership Risks through succession planning. Increase Innovation and Growth through Succession Planning How to improve the effectiveness of job interviews? Several research studies have indicated "structured interviews" are a more reliable way of predicting an employee's future performance. Wiesner & Cronshaw1 (1988) highlighted that structured interviews produced "mean validity coefficients" twice as high as unstructured interviews. This means if you conduct a structured interview to explore the individual's inner thoughts, feelings, intentions and values, you can increase your assessment's effectiveness, thereby increasing your chances of selecting the right candidate. Complete article published at Human Reources Magazine here: Seeing Talent in the Right Light How should leaders prepare for the shift of the younger employment force from generation X to generation Y? In terms of merging the next wave of talent, it's incumbent upon the current generation of leaders to look at the talent they have on the bench and in their pipeline - to have an understanding of each of these individuals. What are their specific talents? What are their interests? What do these individuals have the potential to do? Having this understanding allows a leader to look at the resulting Human Capital Balance Sheet and determine where there are spaces. Knowing who you have on that balance sheet and who you don't allows you to create an actively engaged recruitment plan and a plan to engage those in your current employ. How do you rehire the individuals in your employ every day? How do you tap into the potential that those individuals and create a platform for their growth? How do you communicate to them that they are the future? It's important for leaders today to understand that their leadership legacy is not only the financial balance sheet that their company has - but that the Human Capital Balance Sheet is a part of that legacy as well. Truly great leaders think about people every day - helping the next generation understand their individual talent, providing platforms for them to grow and keeping them engaged in both the present and future states of the organization. I'm not very interested in discussing differences between generations - this has been discussion that has been going on for centuries between the older and younger generations. The conversation I am interested in is one where today's leaders engage with those future leaders who have leadership potential - in the creation of that relationship is the treasure. Today's leaders can tap into that potential and share with them what they know and what they believe. Individuals learn more from others with whom they have a relationship - it's not about teaching down or training down - it's about standing shoulder to shoulder and looking at that future state together. Kimberly Rath, President and Managing Director, Talent Plus. "People are not your most important asset," "The right people are" Jim Collins. The case of Oregon's Gray Farms: "Hire five, work like 10, and pay like eight" . What are some of the key essentials for business leaders to drive breakthrough growth? The Flair Factor View more documents from TalentPlus Ges 2011 View more documents from TalentPlus Twitter Feed
11	Talent Plus Chairman to Present at Strategic HR Forum Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.04.11 Strategic Human Resources Best Practices Forum
12	Talent Plus in Beryl Institute's Article About Client Partner UCLA Health System Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 07.12.11 Talent Plus in Beryl Institute's Article About Client Partner UCLA Health System The Beryl Institute article "Healing Humankind One Patient at a Time," tells the story of how Talent Plus client partner UCLA Health System has worked to help its people reclaim their passion for patient care. Read the article.
13	Talent Plus Featured in Omaha World-Herald Article Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 06.06.11 Talent Plus Featured in Omaha World-Herald Article Talent Plus is featured in an article by the Omaha World-Herald entitled, "Help for Joplin." The article highlights local organizations and individuals sending assistance to Joplin Missouri following the EF-5 tornado that swept through the town. Read the full article.
14	Nebraska Organizations Send Support to St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo. Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 06.02.11 Nebraska Organizations Send Support to St. John's Regional Medical Center in Joplin, Mo. A truck holding supplies left Omaha, Nebr. today, Wednesday, June 1, headed to Joplin, Missouri, for a Thursday morning, June 2, arrival as an outcome of Talent Plus reaching out to help one of its client partners, St. John's Regional Medical Center, devastated by the EF-5 tornado that swept through the town last week. When Talent Plus associates Rachel Lemkau, client relationship manager; and Kimberly Rath, president and managing director; talked to Cynthia Bentzen Mercer, senior vice president, human resources at Mercy Health System, they learned that St. John's, a part of the Mercy Health System, had been hit even harder than pictures could show. Fifty of their co-workers had lost everything and they still hadn't heard from nearly 1000. When asked how Talent Plus could help, Mercer asked for simple items - stuffed animals to comfort those children who had been left without anything -. Lemkau and the members of Talent Plus' social responsibility team swung into action. An email was sent to Talent Plus associates and they began making calls. Thursday evening boxes of stuffed animals and children's toothpaste and toothbrushes were shipped overnight thanks to Talent Plus and The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry. While Mercy asked that items for children to be sent overnight, Talent Plus continued to gather other donation items useful to the efforts in Joplin. No Frills Supermarkets responded to the call and had 13 pallets of goods to be donated - water bottles, paper towels and paper plates and granola bars. Bill Loneman, Vice President Marketing & Merchandising, mentioned to a Talent Plus associate, "We've talked here about what it would be like to have our employees endure such a great loss and to not have been able to communicate with all our employees. This hit home with us. This donation is made on behalf of the No Frills Supermarkets associates and their customers."" Crete Carrier responded by supplying a truck at cost to deliver the materials, Jack Peetz, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, said the event struck a chord at Crete as well. "Crete Carrier Corporation and its Schaffer Trucking division is honored to be able to help Joplin, Missouri, residents and send our very best wishes for a swift and strong recovery." Talent Plus agreed to cover the charges and items began to roll to Joplin. Talent Plus associates continue to collect more stuffed animals and personal care items and will ship the additional items at the end of this week. Says Talent Plus president Kimberly Rath, "At Talent Plus, we form such strong partnerships with our clients and their employees. As soon as news of the tornado was broadcast, we had Talent Plus associates asking 'How can we help?' The need will be there not only today but for months to come and we will continue to work toward providing for the needs that our client partner has as they rebuild." St. John Regional Medical Center calls their employees "physicians and co-workers" and their patients "those who serve." Physicians and co-workers at St. John's have spent 115 years serving those in their community. Today, a community returns their mission by taking care of those who have served. St. John's relocated 183 patients from their facility to nearby hospitals and continues to work with their employees to plan their future. To learn the latest on St. John's and their plans to rebuild or to donate directly through the website, please visit http://www.mercy.net/#search-mercy. A picture of the hospital and the aftermath following the Sunday May 22, 2011, tornado. The first shipments depart from Talent Plus, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Talent Plus and St. John's are grateful for the support that has been provided by Talent Plus associates and members of the community - The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, No Frills Supermarkets and Crete Carrier.
15	Talent Plus Associate, Thomas Wai, Quoted in, "Acing a Phone or Skype Job Interview" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 05.27.11 Talent Plus Associate, Thomas Wai, Quoted in, "Acing a Phone or Skype Job Interview" Talent Plus director of the Asia Pacific office, Thomas Wai, is quoted in "Acing a Phone or Skype Job Interview" posted on marketing-interactive.com. Wai's "first rule is ensuring you are in a quiet spot where you will not be interrupted during the interview." Read the full article to learn more.
16	Free Webinar with Bon Secours Health System: Creating a Health Care Award-Winning Culture Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 05.18.11 Free Webinar with Bon Secours Health System: Creating a Health Care Award-Winning Culture Talent Plus is pleased to host Kim Coleman, administrative director of talent acquisition at Bon Secours Virginia Health System for an hour-long discussion, "Creating a Health Care Award-Winning Culture: A Five Year Transformation and a Call to Serve." Sign up for this complimentary webinar where Coleman will share the journey she and her team embarked on to transform their selection process and become one of the Best Workplaces in the World. Register today to learn how they transformed their culture and reduced first-year turnover from 50 percent to 10 percent in only five years! Creating a Health Care Award-Winning Culture: A Five Year Transformation and a Call to Serve Tuesday, May 24 Noon CST Featuring: Kim Coleman administrative director of talent acquisition, Bon Secours Virginia Health System and Lisa French senior business consultant, Talent Plus For more information about Talent Plus' work in health care, visit www.talentplus.com/healthcare.
17	Talent Plus Hosts Minute Mentoring with Dana Perino Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 05.17.11 Talent Plus Hosts Minute Mentoring with Dana Perino Talent Plus hosted a Minute Mentoring event with Dana Perino at their corporate headquarters on May 12, 2011. Perino the former White House press secretary and current Fox News commentator started Minute Mentoring in 2009 and this was the first event held in Nebraska. There were a total of 130 women mentors and mentees in attendance. According to their website, "Minute Mentoring was spurred by the laws of supply and demand-young professional women are hungry for mentoring from professional women, and professional women very much want to share their experiences with them. The problem is there isn't enough time in the day to reach as many young women as we'd like, so Dana though of trying to bring together a group for a fun, fast-paced, advice-packed evening where "mentees" can get the best advice that esteemed professional women have to offer." Read the L Magazine article. Follow Minute Mentoring on Facebook.
18	Talent Plus Chairman to Present at Strategic HR Forum Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.18.11 Talent Plus Chairman to Present at Strategic HR Forum, April 26, 2011 Talent Plus chairman, Doug Rath will present at the Strategic Human Resources Forum on April 26, 2011. The event is in Lincoln, NE and will Doug Rath, chairman focus on "What is Talent and how do you find it?" Register on the event LinkedIn page or view the full invitation. The Strategic Human Resources Forum is a series of workshop style forums organized by Lincoln area HR leaders. These forums showcase presentations by industry experts on strategic HR topics. The purpose of the forums is educate, connect and empower human resources leaders in the greater Lincoln area.
19	EXPOTALENTO 2011 Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 04.04.11 EXPOTALENTO 2011 EXPOTALENTO 2011, Hotel Sheraton de Bogotá, Colombia los días Jueves 12 y Viernes 13 de Mayo Nos complace anunciar la segunda cumbre de Talento para latinoamérica EXPOTALENTO 2011. Este evento exclusivo se realizará en el Hotel Sheraton de Bogotá, Colombia los días Jueves 12 y Viernes 13 de Mayo, 2011. Para registrarse contacte a Ximena en: registro@enfoqueseminarios.com Para participar de forma virtual visite nuestro blog en o lo invitamos a seguirnos en twitter: http://twitter.com/expotalento.
20	Free Educational Webinar: What We Have Learned From Studying Health Care Professionals Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 03.10.11 Free Educational Webinar April 6, 2011 What We Have Learned From Studying Health Care Professionals Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Noon - 1 p.m. (CST) Presented by Talent Plus chairman, Doug Rath chair of Talent Plus research, Dr. Scott Whiteford director of leadership consultants, Talent Plus, Dr. Susan Hirt Health care organizations must have a focus on talent at all levels, from the CEO to nurses to administrative assistants to physicians. A team of talented nurses working with a team of talented aides to support a team of talented physicians creates a patient-centric health care experience like no other. We've discovered excellent patient care requires a team of talented individuals focused on innovation and creativity, who can look to what could be rather than what might not, and foster meaningful interpersonal relationships that improve quality of care and speed of recovery. For more information about Talent Plus' work in health care, visit www.talentplus.com/healthcare.
21	Mercedes-Benz Recognized as J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 03.07.11 Mercedes-Benz Recognized as J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion Talent Plus client partner, Mercedes-Benz USA was recognized at the J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Roundtable. They are one of only 40 companies to have earned the distinction this year. Read the full release and learn more about Mercedes-Benz USA.
22	Free Webinar: Practically Radical Trajectory for Health Care and Others Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 03.02.11 Free Webinar March 8, 2011 Talent Plus is pleased to host Gerard van Grinsven, CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, and cofounder of Fast Company magazine/bestselling author William C. Taylor for an hour long discussion, "Practically Radical Trajectory for Health Care and Others." Join them for this session that will look at how health care leaders and others are producing sustainable results by shifting their thinking beyond the ordinary and in the case of Henry Ford West Bloomfield - selecting for natural talent not simply technical expertise. Sign up today to take advantage of this opportunity and learn how your organization can implement "Practically Radical" solutions! Practically Radical Trajectory for Health Care and Others Tuesday, March 8 Noon CST Presented by: Talent Plus Featuring: Gerard van Grinsven, president and CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital and William Taylor, bestselling author, entrepreneur and cofounder of Fast Company magazine In his latest best seller, "Practically Radical," Taylor considers today's climate, "In an era of hyper-competition and non-stop dislocation, the only way to stand out is to stand for something special. The most successful organizations don't just out-compete their rivals, they redefine the terms of competition by embracing one-of-a-kind ideas. The challenge for leaders is to emerge from turbulent times with closer connections to their customers, with more energy and creativity from their people, and with greater distance between them and their rivals." Taylor illustrates big ideas, proven techniques and insightful case studies to help readers meet the challenge. Henry Ford West Bloomfield is one of those case studies. Featured in Taylor's new book is van Grinsven's recruitment to Henry Ford Health System from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to design, build and staff a hospital that takes health care on a new trajectory. "Over the long term, our focus on wellness and prevention will reduce overall health-care costs for the community, as people learn to take better care of themselves and avoid, or at least better manage, chronic diseases, which account for a huge portion of health-care spending in the country. This is a hospital designed to keep you well, and that design lowers costs for everyone." Van Grinsven's vision includes a passion for service, a total commitment to creating an environment of excellence, and building successful relationships - with the community, patients and employees. His vision for Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital is for the community to embrace it as a wellness center instead of a traditional hospital. The hospital features state-of-the-art equipment and best practices as well as exterior amenities such as a pond and landscaped courtyards, all of which will contribute to a healing environment. The hospital is an important source of information and education for the community. For more information about Talent Plus' work in health care, visit www.talentplus.com/healthcare.
23	Talent Plus Associate, Susan Hirt, Quoted in EcSELL Institute's Blog Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 02.08.11 Talent Plus Associate, Susan Hirt, Quoted in EcSELL Institute's Blog Talent Plus associate, Susan Hirt, was quoted by Bill Eckstrom in EcSELL Insitute's sales leadership blog. Click here to read the post entitled "Acquiring Top Sales Talent by HOPE or PLAN. Learn the difference!"
24	Talent Plus' Health Care Talent Online Assessments Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 01.28.11 Talent Plus' Health Care Talent Online Assessments After rolling out their latest product to their own clients, Talent Plus is now pleased to offer the Clinical and Non-Clinical Health Care Professional Talent Online ^® Assessments to health care organizations globally for front line selection and development. Talent Plus has taken its practice of studying top performers online with assessments designed specifically for front line employees. Through the use of Talent Plus' Health Care Talent Online Assessments (TOAs), health care organizations can improve patient satisfaction, increase employee engagement and reduce turnover. They can also save organizations millions in reducing employee turnover costs and defects while improving employee and customer engagement. Additional outcomes can include: diminished medical errors and infection rates, better team dynamics, increase caring and empathy, refocus patient centricity, improve efficiencies and processes and do more with less. These validated, online solutions assist health care organizations in the selection of individuals with the talent to be outstanding health care professionals - delivering care at the front line. An individual development component makes Talent Plus' Health Care Talent Online Assessments one of the most complete online assessments available to health care organizations in the marketplace today. Delivering more than just a score or status, hiring managers receive auto-generated or person-to-person feedback on each applicant along with strategies to aid in individual development. As well, these assessment tools can be utilized with current team members to more effectively maximize potential and provide development. Benefits of Talent Plus Health Care TOAs include: + Ability to customize selection based on a clinical role or a non-clinical role + Faster selection and increased efficiency + 24/7 availability wherever the Internet is accessible + Ability to handle a high volume and wider range of applicants + Consistency of test administration and instructions + Real-time data analytics + Technical support + When evaluating candidates, hiring managers receive: + A Talent Intensity Index ^® for each candidate showing their total score, theme scores and cut-score with Talent Benchmark ^® information. + Feedback with recommend/not-recommend status, assessment of strengths and weaknesses, and questions for face-to-face TalentFit ^® interviews. + Development tools for newly selected individuals and their managers, including coaching strategies and theme-based discussions. + Additional features include Feedback Cards, Team Mapping and Customized Talent Benchmarks ^®. Talent Plus' TOAs meet the highest standards of validity with specific design to overcome online response distortion and social desirability. Care has been taken to accurately measure how top performers respond and how they can be selected from an applicant pool. Using industry-standard integration methods, Talent Online Assessments can be incorporated into existing selection processes with most third-party Talent Acquisition Systems. Talent Plus' integration services are highly configurable, allowing quick partnership with the majority of Talent Acquisition Systems. Talent Plus is a Taleo Alliance Partner for both Taleo Business & Taleo Enterprise Editions and has integrated with several other Talent Acquisition Systems including: + iApplicants™ + Hodes iQ + Greentree Systems, Inc. + HealthcareSource: Position Manager ^® + Oracle's PeopleSoft Recruiting Solution Talent Online rounds out Talent Plus' person-to-person interviews for selection from front line to managers and supervisors to physicians to senior leaders and tools for development based on The Science of Talent ^® -- all of which can be tailored to existing selection processes. And, Talent Plus Talent Online Assessments for Clinical and Non-Clinical Health Care Professionals add to Talent Plus' other online assessments for other front line positions. Although there are other online tools available to organizations, Talent Plus' Talent Online Assessments consistently select outstanding performers - built on the strength of studying the best for the best - spending time and resources on the selection of people with the aptitude to be excellent and "fit."
25	Talent Plus Client, Mercedes-Benz USA, named to "100 Best Companies to Work For" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 01.25.11 Talent Plus Client, Mercedes-Benz USA, named to "100 Best Companies to Work For" For the second year running, Talent Plus client, Mercedes-Benz USA was named to Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list. They moved on the list from 49 last year to 15 this year. "Flexible work schedules, compressed workweeks and a generous telecommuting policy" were some of the reasons given for their selection. Read more.
26	Talent Plus Associate Josh Berry Earns Global Professional in Human Resources Certification Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 01.05.11 Talent Plus Associate Josh Berry Earns Global Professional in Human Resources Certification Josh Berry, Chair of Client Relationships at Talent Plus, recently earned certification as a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR). The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Berry possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in international human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the field. The HR Certification Institute awards two other levels of certification: Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). "Today, more than 108,000 HR professionals hold a certification from The HR Certification Institute which demonstrates a mastery of key HR principles," said Executive Director Mary Power, CAE. As of August 2010, 1,053 individuals held the GPHR certification. Talent Plus president, Kimberly Rath, says, "We're pleased to have someone with this prestigious certification and expertise to assist our client partners." To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience. The HR Certification Institute is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world's largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The HR Certification Institute's purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards. Berry graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University, with a major in business administration and Spanish with an emphasis in international business and marketing. Berry began his journey with Talent Plus in 2003 and works to integrate Talent Plus concepts with client partners throughout the world. As a senior consultant, Berry partners with Talent Plus clients to help them understand the philosophies of strength development and The Science of Talent ^®. Through his relationships with key Talent Plus clients, he has become a trusted advisor to top leaders across industries in the areas of human capital selection and development, strategic talent management planning and organizational behavior.

27	Talent Plus Takes Holiday Card to New Level in 2010 Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 12.21.10 Talent Plus Takes Holiday Card to New Level in 2010 View the 2010 Electronic Holiday Card Talent Plus took a fresh approach to our holiday card by not only wishing recipients a happy holiday season but also educating and empowering them to make a difference. During the economic recovery, we are challenging people to give back. Not by investing monetarily but through an investment of time in someone's growth in 2011. "Think of someone who invested in you - at work, in your family, in a community organization, in your neighborhood. What difference did it make? How can you pass that on? This year, consider investing in someone's growth. It might be a family member, a work associate or someone you met while volunteering. Take that investment and pass it on in 2011." To aid people in giving back and investing in others, Talent Plus offers five key questions to get started. The key is not only to ask questions but to actively listen: + Do you have talents, skills or knowledge you would like to share with others? + What is your greatest talent? + What is the most meaningful recognition you've ever received? Why? + What is the best way for you to learn something new? + What are your long-term aspirations? Relationships are the foundation of Talent Plus' business. The plus in our name stands for relationships. Kimberly Rath, president, Talent Plus, "Talent is optimized as a result of great relationships. Relationships create engaged associates that hold organizations together. By taking the time to invest in someone in 2011, we can bring out the best in each other and use relationships for the good of organizations and the good of people in general." View electronic card by visiting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TLJHLI2SbI.
28	Talent Plus Champion and Client, Horst Schulze, Wins Award for Lifetime Excellence Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.30.10 Talent Plus Champion and Client, Horst Schulze, Wins Award for Lifetime Excellence Talent Plus champion and client, Horst Schulze, won the Fred Tibbitts and Associates 2010 Hospitality Award for Lifetime Excellence. Schulze is currently the chairman and CEO for The West Paces Hotel Group. He has worked closely with Talent Plus since 1991 as a valued partner and champion of The Science of Talent ^®. The award was presented during the nineteenth annual FTA "An Autumn Evening in New York with Very Special Friends" at The Union League Club. The event was attended by one hundred-twenty guests, who included the FTA 2010 honorees, hotel and restaurant senior executives, vice presidents, managing directors, industry VIP's, industry press and sponsors. Click here to view photos and read more about the event.
29	Talent Plus Client, UCLA Health System, Featured in NRC Case Study Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.29.10 Talent Plus Client, UCLA Health System, Featured in NRC Case Study Talent Plus client, UCLA Health System is featured in an NRC Picker case study for their compassionate, patient-centered care. The philosophy of patient-centered care is clearly working. The organization is proud to be in the 95th to 99th percentile for the majority of its units, up fro "Patient-centered care is our singular focus and each decision is based on maintaining it. It is why we exist." - Dr. David T. Feinberg, CEO of UCLA Hospital System m the 38th percentile just two-and-half years ago. Implementing patient-centered care initiatives may be easier said than done for some health care organizations, but at UCLA Health System it's a way of life, led first and foremost by the executive team. UCLA uses the NRC Picker survey and feedback cards to gather comments and feedback from their patients and families. They share this information with all levels of the staff, whether they're complimentary or not.
30	Talent Plus Client Featured by Hotel Interactive Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.17.10 The Talent Plus interview "pulls out a person's natural strengths and will give us a better idea of how they work and what they are naturally good at." Talent Plus Client Featured by Hotel Interactive Talent Plus client, Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, was featured by Hotel Interactive. The article, by Steve Pike, entitled "Hands-On Hiring," focuses on what the spa considers when hiring a massage therapist. Glorianna Wood, assistant spa director at the Spa Las Palmas, discusses their hiring process and what they look for in a massage therapist. One step to help them in their decision is taking the candidate through at Talent Plus structured interview. Wood says they look for therapists who have a "passion for the job." The interview, "pulls out a person's natural strengths and will give us a better idea of how they work and what they are naturally good at." Read the full article here.
31	Talent Plus Associate, Susan Hirt, Featured in ECSELL Institute Newsletter Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.16.10 Talent Plus Associate, Susan Hirt, Featured in ECSELL Institute Newsletter Talent Plus associate, Susan Hirt, was featured in the EcSELL Institute's special edition Sales Coaching Newsletter. Her article titled, "The Collaborative Leader - Nature Versus Nurture" discusses why a collaborative style of leadership is critical for more than just your "C suite." Click here to view the newsletter and read Hirt's article in its entirety.
32	Talent Plus Client Comes out Tops in Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Magazine Reader's Poll Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.05.10 Talent Plus Client Comes out Tops in Business Traveller Asia-Pacific Magazine Reader's Poll Talent Plus client, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has been voted Best Business Hotel Brand in Asia Pacific for the tenth consecutive year and won a total of seven awards in Business Traveller Asia-Pacific magazine's 2010 Readers' Poll. The inaugural Best Business Hotel in the World title was given to Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore. The hotel was also voted Best Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific and Best Business Hotel in Singapore. Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong; Makati Shangri-La, Manila; and Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai each won the Best Business Hotel awards in their cities. The poll was conducted among the magazine's frequent traveller subscribers based mainly in the Asia-Pacific region. Results will be published in the October 2010 issue of Business Traveller Asia-Pacific. Click here to read more about Shangri-La and their accomplishments.
33	Talent Plus Client, Idaho Central Credit Union, Named to Top 25 List Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.25.10 Talent Plus Client, Idaho Central Credit Union, Named to Top 25 List Talent Plus Client, Idaho Central Credit Union, has been named to the 2010 Top 25 Credit Unions with less than $1 billion in assets list according to the Bancography Brand Value Index (BBVI). BBVI is a quantitative ranking of the brand strength of all US banks and credit unions. The firm developed the system so that it could assist financial institutions with evaluating the strength of their brands. The index calculates the value of an institution's brand and ranks that institution comparatively among its peers. Idaho Central Credit Union was among the notable newcomers to the 2010 list. View the entire list by clicking here.
34	Talent Plus Chairman, Doug Rath, Presents at Global Entrepolis @ Singapore Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 10.25.10 Talent Plus Chairman, Doug Rath, Presents at Global Entrepolis @ Singapore Talent Plus Chairman, Doug Rath, presented at Global Entrepolis @ Singapore on Friday, October 8. Rath participated on a CEO panel entitled, "The Future Business Leader." The panel discussed how CEOs drive the success and culture of a company. What role models and value systems should future business leaders rely on to create companies that are admired by employees, customers, shareholders and all other stakeholders? Fellow panelists included Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group Holding & DBS Bank, Dang Thi Hoang Yen, Chairwoman and CEO of Tan Tao Group and Harish Manwani, President, Asia, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, Unilever. Davy Lau, Global Partner with Egon Zehnder International, moderated the panel. Designed to bring together global thought leaders, top business executives, entrepreneurs and policy makers from the region, GES offers an international platform to discuss and address the key issues facing organizations as they grapple with the changes and uncertainty of the 'new' economy. Presented by the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Singapore Business Federation, the 7th of their events, is an opportunity to debate and discuss key issues facing business today and trends that will shape the future. GES 2010 offers a platform to tap into the growth in Asia and gain insight into the renaissance of Asian businesses in the global economy.
35	Free Educational Webinar Series Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.12.10 Free Educational Webinar Series Talent Plus, Inc. is offering a free, five-part, educational webinar series. We understand that your time is valuable and finding large blocks of time can be difficult. It's our hope that these shorter educational sessions spread across several weeks will fit more easily within your schedule. Please sign up now and hold these times for educational opportunities you won't want to miss. Click on the registration links below to learn more about each webinar session. All sessions will be recorded and made available via our website at the end of the series. Wednesday, October 27, Noon-1 p.m. (CST) - A Focus on Talent and Wellness Jodi Wacker, selection, learning, and development manager with Lincoln Industries Dan Krick, vice president of people resources with Lincoln Industries Register Thursday, November 4, Noon-1 p.m. (CST) - Selecting Great Sales Associates Kyle Bruss, senior consultant with Talent Plus Register Thursday, November 11, Noon-1 p.m. (CST) - What We Have Learned From Studying Production Workers Doug Rath, chairman of Talent Plus Scott Whiteford, chair of the research team with Talent Plus Register Thursday, November 18, Noon-1 p.m. (CST) - Improving Employee Engagement to Drive Customer Loyalty Ryan Magnon, vice president, quality for The West Paces Hotel Group Register Monday, November 22, Noon-1 p.m. (CST) - Pella's Best Practices in Selecting Managers Al Carlson, senior manager of leadership and organization with Pella Register
36	Talent Plus Client Named to "100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.17.10 Talent Plus Client Named to "100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry" Talent Plus client, Mercedes-Benz USA, has an employee who was named to the Automotive News "100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry" list. Tracey Matura, General Manager of Strategic Retail Development was named to the highly coveted list. The list was compiled by a team of editors and reporters - with assistance from Terry Barclay, CEO of Inforum; Craig Giffi, U.S. automotive leader at Deloitte; and Katherine Otrompke, Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation board member - weighed the qualifications of each nominee. They looked for influential women at automakers, Tier 1 suppliers and dealerships who make major decisions. Read more about Tracey and her successes here.
37	Talent Plus Chair of Research Places in SIOP Fun Run Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 08.31.10 Talent Plus Chair of Research Places in SIOP Fun Run Talent Plus Chair of Research, Dr. Scott Whiteford, participated in the 2010 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Fun Run in Atlanta, Georgia. Whiteford placed fourth in the men's division and third in his age division. To read more about this event please visit the SIOP website.
38	Talent Plus Honored by Better Business Bureau Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 08.31.10 Talent Plus Honored by Better Business Bureau The Better Business Bureau will honor Talent Plus at the 2010 Lincoln Integrity Awards luncheon on Thursday, September 9 at the Cornhusker Hotel. The year 2010 marks Talent Plus' 20th anniversary as a BBB accredited business, which distinguishes them as a Silver Member. Talent Plus will receive a plaque and recognition at the event. To view Talent Plus' Better Business Bureau rating click here.
39	Gerard Van Grinsven Addressed Cornell University Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 08.11.10 Gerard Van Grinsven Addressed Cornell University Gerard Van Grinsven, president and CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital participated in a panel entitled, "Entrepreneurial Opportunities At Convergence of Hospitality and Healthcare" as part of the Entrepreneurship at Cornell Celebration event hosted in April 2010. "The problem is that we have all been taught to focus first on financials when we ought to be focusing first on creating the right culture." Click here to view video clips of this panel and learn more about how Henry Ford West Bloomfield is creating a Talent-Based Organization^®.
40	Talent Plus Associate, Thomas Wai, Honored by Nanyang Technological University of Singapore Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 07.29.10 Talent Plus Associate, Thomas Wai, Honored by Nanyang Technological University of Singapore To foster ongoing relationships with their collaborators and partners, The President of the Nanyang Technological University of Singapore has invited Talent Plus Senior Analyst Thomas Wai to attend the graduation ceremony for their graduate students on Saturday, July 31 in Singapore. Wai will interact with the doctorate and master graduates from the School of Electronic Engineering. More details can be found on the Nanyang Technological University website.
41	Talent Plus Sponsored "Going Radical" with Henry Ford Health System Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 07.28.10 Talent Plus Sponsored "Going Radical" with Henry Ford Health System Talent Plus sponsored our client partner, Henry Ford Health System, as they put on the "Going Radical" summit in Detroit, Michigan, May 25-27, 2010. This educational symposium offered perspectives on clinical excellence, quality, safety and wellness integration. It showed participants ways to embrace change not simply for the sake of change, but for the purpose of setting their brand apart and creating passion and inspiration for their teams. Participants were able to meet the team who wasn't afraid to reimagine it all, the team that built the new Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. This team examined everything from the food they serve patients to the way the hospital smells in order to build not just another hospital, but a new health care experience. View presentations from "Going Radical" by clicking on the links below. Creating a Culture of High Performance with Gerard van Grinsven, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Radical Outreach: Relationship Building to Win Over the Community and Recruit Staff with Rose M. Glenn, APR, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Henry Ford Health System and Rita Fields, Vice President, Talent and Workforce Strategies, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital To hear Gerard van Grinsven speak more about the West Bloomfield Hospital click here.
42	Talent Plus Associates to Speak at the National Police of Colombia Summit Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 07.20.10 Talent Plus Associates to Speak at the National Police of Colombia Summit Talent Plus associates Josh Berry and Andrés Traslaviña are featured presenters at the "First Annual National and International Selection and Recruitment Processes Summit" on July 27 and 28 in Bogotá, Colombia. The summit is presented by the National Police of Colombia and will focus on sharing knowledge around continually improving the selection and development processes within organizations. HR Directors of the 50 largest companies in Colombia, the Director of Human Talent for the National Police and many other high profile business leaders will be in attendance. Berry will lead participants through "Eight Recruitment Strategies of Successful Companies." Many organizations put more emphasis on the development and training of their employees than the recruitment and selection of talented individuals. If the goal is to achieve performance excellence, both the selection and the development of the right people are important. Without a doubt, the majority of organizations can multiply the effectiveness of their training and development plans by putting more emphasis on selecting individuals with high potential to achieve excellence. In the session, Berry will share eight recruitment strategies practiced by some of the most innovative organizations and HR professionals in the world. Traslaviña's presentation, "The Science of Talent^{^®}," will discuss selection processes as a foundation to maximize individual talent and development. During this session, he will review the scientific selection processes as a foundation to create development plans. The principles of The Science of Talent are based on the philosophy of strength-management and positive psychology. The culture of an organization is determined by who is selected, promoted and developed through the organization. Leaders who promote the value of their human capital are those who achieve world-class success.
43	Talent Plus Associate, Susan Hirt, to Speak at EcSELL Institute Summit Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 07.12.10 Talent Plus Associate, Susan Hirt, to Speak at EcSELL Institute Summit Talent Plus Associate, Susan Hirt, PhD, will speak at the EcSELL Fall Sales Management Summit on Thursday, October 14. The EcSELL Institute Summit is a gathering of sales managers from across the country, who will come together to learn and discuss the critical components of collaborative leadership and accountability coaching. This roll-up-your-sleeves, interactive sales management conference includes keynote presentations by industry leading instructors, developmental breakout sessions and peer-to-peer learning. Hirt will be presenting, "Collaborative Leadership: What Successful Sales Leaders Show Us," which is based on the findings of a longitudinal study of top-performing leaders. She will discuss the patterns in leadership behavior and attitude that impact the intricacies of collaboration. To Register.
44	Talent Plus Supports 2010 National Special Olympic Games Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 06.30.10 Talent Plus Supports 2010 National Special Olympic Games For the third year in a row, Freedom Fest, an annual company event that commences with one of the largest private fireworks shows in the state of Nebraska, was scaled down so that Talent Plus can focus on an important non-profit cause. This year, in lieu of a larger community event, Freedom Fest was celebrated by Talent Plus associates and their families so that Talent Plus can support the Special Olympic athletes from across the country who will be competing in Lincoln, Nebraska a t the 2010 USA National Special Olympic Games. In honor of each Freedom Fest guest, Talent Plus has made a financial contribution to the 2010 USA National Special Olympic Games. In addition to the financial support, 31 Talent Plus associates will be volunteering 320 hours during the weeklong Games. Talent Plus is a Founders Club sponsor of the 2010 Special Olympics, which will run from July 18-23, 2010, in venues across the city. The 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games in Lincoln, Nebraska, will unite the country through sport and serve as a living legacy of founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver. These Games will provide an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the Special Olympics movement and athletes, while illustrating the power of sports to educate and inform about the true abilities and achievements of people with intellectual disabilities. While providing opportunities for all to get involved, the USA National Games will present a nationwide platform to engage youth as "agents of change" to foster and promote unity, inclusion, acceptance, respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities. Everyone at Talent Plus hopes you took a moment this Independence Day to reflect upon the sacrifices others have made so that we can live in a country which celebrates its freedom. While Talent Plus scaled down Freedom Fest's entertainment this year, their donation in honor of our Freedom Fest guests will provide support for the athletes competing in the 2010 USA National Special Olympic Games. For more information, or to find out how you can support this cause, please visit http://www.2010specialolympics.org. Talent Plus is featured in the Omaha World-Herald for their continued support of the 2010 USA National Special Olympic Games.
45	Talent Plus Chairman, Doug Rath, to Speak at Global Entrepolis @ Singapore Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 06.16.10 Talent Plus Chairman, Doug Rath, to Speak at Global Entrepolis @ Singapore Talent Plus Chairman, Doug Rath, will speak at the Global Entrepolis @ Singapore on Friday, October 8. Designed to bring together global thought leaders, top business executives, entrepreneurs and policy makers from the region, GES offers an international platform to discuss and address the key issues facing organizations as they grapple with the changes and uncertainty of the 'new' economy. Presented by the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Singapore Business Federation, the 7th of their events, is an opportunity to debate and discuss key issues facing business today and trends that will shape the future. GES 2010 offers a platform to tap into the growth in Asia and gain insight into the renaissance of Asian businesses in the global economy. To register.
46	Talent Plus Channel Partner, Heidi Guest, Spoke to Westfield, New Jersey, Rotary Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 06.16.10 Talent Plus Channel Partner, Heidi Guest, Spoke to Westfield, New Jersey, Rotary Heidi Guest, of The Guest Experience, addressed the Westfield Rotary on June 8. She spoke about her partnership with Talent Plus and how together, they launched one of the first talent identification and strength-based leadership and mentoring programs for the students of St. Anthony High School in Jersey City. To learn more, click here.
47	Talent Plus Client Named to "45 Best New Hotels of 2010" list by Travel + Leisure Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 06.14.10 Talent Plus Client Named to "45 Best New Hotels of 2010" list by Travel + Leisure For the fifth year in a row, Travel + Leisure magazine has produced their "It List" of the "45 Best New Hotels of 2010." According to Travel + Leisure, the hotels on the list were selected on the basis of how they "are reshaping their destinations." They recognized Talent Plus client, Capella Singapore on Sentosa Island, for its "colonial grace and modern accents." Click here to view a complete list of the "45 Best New Hotels." And click here to learn more about Capella Singapore.
48	Larry Sternberg to Speak at International Business Brokers Association Spring 2010 Conference Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 06.11.10 Larry Sternberg to Speak at International Business Brokers Association Spring 2010 Conference Talent Plus associate, Larry Sternberg will be the keynote speaker at the International Business Brokers Association on Friday, June 18. He will be presenting about, "Why Sales Training Doesn't Work," to business professionals from around the country. If sales training worked, everybody would sell as much as Zig Ziglar! Sternberg's session will explain how each person creates his or her success in their own way, using their own unique configuration of strengths and talents. He will provide the tools needed for participants to find their own unique formula which will allow them to better use their time and create improved results. To learn more.
49	Talent Plus associates and champions spoke at EXPOTALENTO 2010, Bogota, Colombia Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 06.11.10 Talent Plus associates and champions spoke at EXPOTALENTO 2010, Bogota, Colombia Talent Plus associates Susan Hirt, Ph.D.; and Larry Sternberg, J.D.; along with Talent Plus Channel Partners Steve Marx, Chairman Emeritus, Center for Sales Strategy; Dan Baker, Ph.D., author of What Happy Companies Know; Jim Bagnola; and Felipe Gomez spoke to over 100 leaders in April at ExpoTalento 2010, Bogota, Colombia. To learn more.
50	"Beyond the Boundaries of Imagination" with Gerard van Grinsven Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 04.21.10 "Beyond the Boundaries of Imagination" with Gerard van Grinsven Gerard van Grinsven, president and CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital (HFWBH) recently spoke to Talent Plus associates and clients on the eve of the Hospital's one-year anniversary. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital's vision? A passion for service; a commitment to creating an environment of excellence; and successful relationships with the community, patients and employees. The outcome? Turnover at just 4% among employees (after selecting 1,200 from 25,000 applicants) and 99% satisfaction scores when compared to hospitals nationally, hospitals of only their size and hospitals in Michigan (Press Ganey). Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital has become a benchmark for health care moving forward in America with visitors from around the world visiting each day. Watch his presentation below.
51	Jim Meehan quoted in The Guest Experience's Facebook status Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.15.10 Jim Meehan quoted in The Guest Experience's Facebook status Talent Plus Senior Analyst and British psychologist Jim Meehan's quote "I mean you no harm. I seek your greatest good." was posted as The Guest Experience's Facebook status this week. To see Jim on The Guest Experience.
52	Talent Plus Senior Analyst Ian Gray Wins Iowa Cycling Race Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.14.10 Talent Plus Senior Analyst Ian Gray Wins Iowa Cycling Race Talent Plus Senior Analyst and cyclist Ian Gray used a race in Woodbury County, Iowa, Sunday, April 11, as a tune-up for a dash through the mountains of New Mexico in 2.5 weeks where he will race against the legendary Lance Armstrong. Gray, 29, defeated Aaron Poole in the 68-mile tour for "A" racers. The two were separated by three or four seconds in a race that lasted just under three hours. Sioux Cityan Clark Priebe took third place. To read the article from the Sioux City Journal.
53	Talent Plus Client Speaks at 2010 Great Place to Work Conference Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.13.10 Talent Plus Client Speaks at 2010 Great Place to Work Conference For the past ten years, King's Daughters has partnered with Talent Plus focusing on talent and selection. King's Daughters set out on a journey to create a Great Place to Work and has created a framework to achieve a winning culture at KDMC, focusing on talent, recognition and relationships. Hear Susan Graham, director of learning and organizational development for King's Daughters Medical Center, describe the organization's journey to a Fortune Great Place to Work.
54	Talent Plus Leader Speaks on Employee Retention and Development Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 03.23.10 Talent Plus Leader Speaks on Employee Retention and Development Human resources professionals must be proactive in efforts to improve their organizations' abilities to retain and develop valuable people. April 21, 2010, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, Talent Plus chair of consulting, education and recruitment Larry Sternberg will share retention tools and techniques human resources professionals can not only use, but teach to others. Sternberg's teaching ability and sense of humor give him the reputation as one of the most talented and effective teachers and facilitators in the country. To join one of the most innovative thinkers in the field of human resources today as he speaks to the Wichita SHRM chapter, click here.
55	Senior Consultant Mark Juron and Talent Plus' Booth Subject of NADA Blog Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 02.22.10 Senior Consultant Mark Juron and Talent Plus' Booth Subject of NADA Blog One blogger spoke about Talent Plus during this year's NADA conference, "Numerous booths caught our eyes and we stopped for chats. Of course the Talent+ was an interesting one where Mark W. Juron offered some insight into choosing talented employees via interview processes specific to profit center manager, sales, customer development and service to build top-performing dealerships. To read more about one person's perspective from NADA.
56	Talent Plus' Life's Board of Directors Session Highlighted in The Guest Experience Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 02.19.10 Talent Plus' Life's Board of Directors Session Highlighted in The Guest Experience In Heidi Guest's blog this week, she describes a preValentine's Day gift from a session that Larry Sternberg, chair of consulting, education and recruitment, led with a group gathered in Arizona, Friday, February 12, 2010. If you want to have extraordinary relationships with other people, focus on identifying areas of their giftedness. People identified on one's Life's Board of Directors don't remind you of your failures and weaknesses. "They don't expect us to change. The truth is: they have wisely recognized that it is highly unlikely that we are going to 'fix' our weaknesses. Instead, why don't we follow a proven formula that has worked in our lives . . . choosing to focus on the strengths of those we love . . . those who sit on our board have invested their time and their unconditional belief in what is right about us . . . our performance and our spirits soar in and out of their presence. By focusing on what is right about us, our confidence and our relationship grow exponentially and simultaneously. To read more.
57	Talent Plus Chair of Leadership Development on the air Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 02.17.10 Talent Plus Chair of Leadership Development on the air Larry Sternberg, Talent Plus chair of consulting, education and recruitment will appear on Ric Franzi and Doug Gfeller's broadcast of Critical Mass for Business, Thursday, February 18, 6:00 p.m. CST. When organizations seek to create breakthroughs, they turn to Larry, one of the most innovative thinkers in the field of human resources today. The purpose of Larry's time with Ric and Doug is to highlight his time with Talent Plus and the changes he has seen when client organizations focus on The Science of Talent^®. To log on octalkradio.net
58	Upcoming Webinar: "On the Ground in Haiti" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 02.12.10 Upcoming Webinar: "On the Ground in Haiti" In the spirit of International Friendship Month, we have invited Suzanne Bermann, field coordinator for CARE, and Rick Perera Jr., CARE's Haiti communications coordinator and USA's emergency media officer, to provide Talent Plus' webinar audience with an update more than a month out from the earthquake disaster. On January 14, 2010, less than 48 hours after the earthquake that shattered Port-au-Prince, Perera was on the ground, capturing stories of crisis and resilience as the people of Haiti recover and begin to rebuild. Previously, Rick was the European correspondent for IDG News Service and a writer and producer for CNN's Headline News, World Report and Special Reports. He holds degrees from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and Brown University. Join us for an up-to-the-minute report on CARE's work in Haiti. Register here!
59	Part II of Jim Meehan's Webinar Series: "The Power of Human Recognition" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 02.12.10 Part II of Jim Meehan's Webinar Series: "The Power of Human Recognition" British psychologist Jim Meehan presents Part II in his 2010 series and this time deepens the discussion he began on the power ofhuman relationships to probe the power of human recognition in its various forms. Most times people considerhuman recognition as something to be givenafter anoutcome of some sort. Jim will talk about the importance of fundamental forms of recognition inherent in human relationships which are or can be given before the assignment of a task, during its execution and after its completion. Join Jim Meehan Tuesday, February 16, at noon (Central Time) for "The Power of Human Recognition," the second in a series of webinars. Learning more about the power of human relationships to make an impact on those around you - whether at work or at home. Save the date and make your reservation today! Space is limited. Reserve your webinar seat now.
60	Half the Sky: One Night Only Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 02.10.10 Half the Sky: One Night Only Talent Plus invites you to experience CARE's one-night-only presentation of "Half the Sky" on March 4, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. (local time) in select movie theatres across the country. Talent Plus is a proud supporter of CARE, a humanitarian organization fighting global poverty by empowering marginalized women and girls to bring lasting change to their communities. Inspired by the bestselling book from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, this will be an exciting night of musical performances, celebrity commentary and uplifting stories about women and girls overcoming tremendous obstacles. Watch as the pages of "Half the Sky" come to life in "Woineshet," a powerful short film by Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei and Lisa Leone. "Half the Sky" is much more than a night at the movies. With appearances by Nicholas Kristof, Melanne Verveer (U.S. Department of State Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues), Dr. Helene Gayle (CARE), Marisa Tomei, India Arie, Michael Franti, Angelique Kidjo and others, this event will move you to help women around the world turn oppression into opportunity. Click here to find a participating theatre near you. Together we can take a stand against the oppression and human rights violations that keep half the world's population from fulfilling its potential.
61	Talent Plus Clients Named on Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For" List Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 02.08.10 Talent Plus Clients Named on Fortune's "Best Companies to Work For" List Six Talent Plus clients were recently honored among Fortune magazine's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For": Alston & Bird King's Daughters Medical Center Mercedes-Benz USA Microsoft Mayo Clinic Meridian Health According to the Great Place to Work Institute, which produces Fortune magazine's list, the "100 Best Companies to Work For" are selected on the basis of their employees' responses to a proprietary employee survey. Further information used for selection to the list is provided by completion of a management questionnaire. Click here to view a complete list of the Top 100. And click here to hear Susan Graham, director of learning and organizational development for King's Daughters Medical Center, as she describes her organization's journey to a spot on the list.
62	Talent Plus' Sternberg to Speak at Phi Beta Lambda Conference Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 01.28.10 Talent Plus' Sternberg to Speak at Phi Beta Lambda Conference Larry Sternberg, chair of consulting, education and recruitment at Talent Plus, is the morning keynote speaker at the Path to Success Conference. Hosted by the Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) business organization at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, the conference will be held on February 1, 2010, in the Nebraska Union. Held each year, the Path to Success Conference gives approximately 300 high school students from across Nebraska an opportunity to practice networking skills, learn about business topics, and gain deeper insight into becoming successful future business leaders. For more information, please visit www.unl.edu/pbl/conferences.
63	Talent Plus Senior Analyst Jim Meehan to Hold Webinar Series Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 01.19.10 Talent Plus Senior Analyst Jim Meehan to Hold Webinar Series British psychologist Jim Meehan spent a great deal of time studying with Dr. William E. Hall, one of Talent Plus' co-founders. Indeed, Dr. Hall passed on insights into his own life's work to Meehan, which has enriched Meehan's understanding and experience of relationships and how to use them to help people optimize their growth potential. Join Jim Meehan on Thursday, January 21, at noon (CST) for "The Power of Human Relationships," the first in a series of webinars where he will share key concepts and skills with you. As you begin 2010, you won't want to miss the opportunity to learn more about human relationships and the positive impact they can have on accelerating your own growth and the growth of others.Register here!

64	NFL's Bill Parcells Donates $100000 to St. Anthony's Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 12.01.09 NFL's Bill Parcells Donates $100,000 to St. Anthony's Jersey City - St. Anthony's High School announced today that former NFL coach and current football executive Bill Parcells donated $100,000 to the school. Home of the much heralded St. Anthony's basketball team, the subject of an upcoming PBS documentary, a select group of students at the school recently participated in the Priceless People Program sponsored by Talent Plus' Young Leaders Academy. Parcells made the donation to the school after a friend with close ties to the school told him the school has to raise $1.2 million every year to keep their doors open. "I get it; I've coached enough and seen enough to know how important a good, solid education is," Parcells said. "I have a lot of respect for what the faculty and staff is doing at St. Anthony's. I'm glad to help in whatever way I can." For more information on helping St. Anthony's, or to get involved in mentoring, tutoring, providing internships or volunteering, visit their Web site at www.stanthonyhighschool.org. For more information on Talent Plus' Young Leaders Academy, please contact Talent Plus.
65	Conde Nast Traveler Names Aqua Expeditions a "World Saver" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.12.09 Conde Nast Traveler Names Aqua Expeditions a "World Saver" Peru-based Aqua Expeditions is a Talent Plus client offering eco-conscious Amazon River exploration in a luxurious river ship. Condé Nast Traveler recently listed Aqua Expeditions among 26 travel and tourism companies that it recognizes as "World Savers." The list honored companies that, according to the magazine, are "turning travel's enormous potential to improve the planet into reality." Nominations were made for excellence in the areas of education, poverty, wildlife, preservation and health. Aqua Expeditions, however, was honored to find itself on the "doing it all" list, reflecting its efforts in every one of the above categories. To read more, click here.
66	Talent Plus President to Attend 2009 APEC CEO Summit in Singapore Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.02.09 Talent Plus President to Attend 2009 APEC CEO Summit in Singapore Talent Plus President and Managing Director Kimberly Rath
67	Four Talent Plus Clients Named Best Places to Work in Healthcare Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.26.09 Four Talent Plus Clients Named Best Places to Work in Healthcare
68	Talent Plus and Microsoft Partnering to Select the Best Talent for Maiden Microsoft Stores Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.22.09 Lincoln, Neb. - Microsoft Corporation is working exclusively with Talent Plus as they delve into the retail market. The software giant is using The Science of Talent to select highly talented people for nearly every position in their first-ever retail stores. According to Cheryl Hibbard, manager of the first Microsoft Store opening today in Scottsdale, Ariz., "The store design and experience is centered on three core principles: elevating customer choice, providing more value and delivering great service." The next store opening is planned for October 29, 2009, in Mission Viejo, Calif. Customers who experience the Scottsdale and Mission Viejo stores will help guide the company's plans for the development of additional stores.
69	2009 Talent Plus Beyond Imagination Summit Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.14.09 2009 Talent Plus Beyond Imagination Summit Wednesday, October 14, 2009 So what's the big deal about Detroit, you ask? Ask anyone here about their favorite venues in the "Motor City" and you'll hear about venerable places like the entertaining Sweet Georgia Brown restaurant and jazz club, or The Bosco, an urban playground for nightlife who once redefined the lounge experience, and of course, the adored Detroit Red Wings hockey team. But, if you ask someone about which hospital you should go to for the best quality-of-care experience, the name that seems to pop up time-and-time again is the new Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital in West Bloomfield, Mich. But hey, we're not biased. Talent Plus began working with Henry Ford Health System in 2004. When we learned they wanted to pioneer a new hospital with a completely different philosophy behind the care and healing of a human being, we stood up ready for the challenge to help them select over 1,200 people to bring this vision to life. A vision created by Gerard van Grinsven, President and CEO of Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, and former General Manager of the Ritz-Carlton, Dearborn. A vision brought to reality in March 2009, when they presented themselves to the world at their grand opening. Today, West Bloomfield Hospital has changed the face of health care altogether, from the way patients are treated and cared for by the hospital's staff, to the innovative thinking and injection of the hospitality industry in a health care world. Talent Plus associates spent a half-day today collaborating with several companies around the nation at Henry Ford's new hospital, and listening to Gerard tell the story of how West Bloomfield Hospital has taken health and healing beyond the boundaries of imagination. We also heard stories from Gregory Jackson, owner of Mercedes-Benz of St. Clair Shores, winner of The Best of The Best Award by Mercedes-Benz USA; and Kimberly Rath, president and owner of Talent Plus. And, in Talent Plus Summit style, we engaged in some heavy relationship building with our client and prospective client partners. Today was about vision. Today was about imagination. And it was about dreaming of the future - the possibility for any organization to set their mind on their own vision and continue to push forward without indecision. Enjoy the following video highlights from today's Talent Plus Beyond Imagination Summit which took place in Henry Ford's Demonstration Kitchen ("The DK"), brought to you by the Talent Plus Summit Team. Stay tuned Thursday and Friday for more highlights from the Summit. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, October 15, 2009 It's Day Two in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Summit participants made their way to the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital for a full day of inspiration and shared stories. The Talent Plus crew pulled up to the main entrance of the hospital at 7 o'clock Thursday morning. With valet parking signs in sight and a red carpet placed to greet us, Alan, an employee of the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, welcomed us with a warm smile, offered to cart our bags inside and walked us to our room to begin setting up. Later today, we are breaking bread with West Bloomfield's executive chef Frank Turner. Petite samplers are passed around the audience to enjoy, and as I finish my last bite and barely set it back on the table, it floats away by the hand of Sidney, another Henry Ford employee. Finishing up dinner this evening, I drop a piece of my tofu cheesecake lollipop on the ground and bend down to pick it up. Ken Michaels, Manager of Sales, VITA and Wellness, meets me there and says, "Oh please, no. I will get that." I think, wow, thanks Ken. And I remember once again why this place and these people are so amazing. Inspiration and shared stories today came from Susan Graham, vice president, service excellence/organization development, King's Daughters Medical Center; Gerard Dulac, general manager, Eastside Dermatology; Lynn Whipple, senior consultant, The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-day Saints; and of course our charming host, Gerard van Grinsven, president and CEO, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital. There were special presentations by Sherry Wiggins-Baker, supervisor, rehabilitation services, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital; executive chef for West Bloomfield Hospital, Frank Turner; and Dr. Michael Seidman, head of integrated medicine and medical director for VITA spa. Enjoy highlights from each of these speakers in the following video. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, October 16, 2009 It was a packed house at The Inn at St. John's Hotel in Plymouth, Michigan at the Talent Plus Beyond Imagination Summit on Friday. Coast to coast, Talent Plus clients and channel partners joined us for another day of inspiration, imagination and possibility thinking. Dr. Joseph Michelli, author of The New Gold Standard, kicked us off with his repartee and insightful wisdom, teaching us about his own customer service experiences from the Seattle Fish Market to his treasured mentorship with Horst Schultze himself, founder and former CEO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. Talent Plus associates also educated participants about the new developments at Talent Plus this year, including the Relational Leadership Model, Talent Online^®, Client Recruitment and FutureSizing. Please take a moment to view the following clips from the last day of the 2009 Beyond Imagination Summit. To learn more about Talent Plus' solutions, please visit us online at www.talentplus.com or call 1.800.VARSITY. --------------------------------------------------------------------
70	Talent Plus Champion Wins 2009 Human Resources Strategist of the Year Award Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 08.25.09 Talent Plus Champion Wins 2009 Human Resources Strategist of the Year Award Richmond, Va. - Titan Group LLC and Richmond SHRM are excited to announce Bonnie Shelor, senior vice president of human resources, Bon Secours Richmond Health System, as the winner of the 2009 Human Resource Strategist of the Year Award. The award recognizes outstanding human resources practitioners for strategic accomplishments within their organization. To read more, click here.
71	With Swedish Addition, QSP Now Available in 30 Languages Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 06.22.09 With Swedish Addition, QSP Now Available in 30 Languages
72	Marriott Awards Eight Employees with Company's Highest Honor Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 05.20.09 Marriott Awards Eight Employees with Company's Highest Honor Bethesda, Md. - Today, Marriott International, Inc. honored eight employees, including Sharen Lee of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, with its J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence. Lee, credit manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, is a longtime Ritz-Carlton employee and was first selected though Talent Plus' Quality Selection Process^®. The honorees were chosen among 300,000 Marriott employees. Established in 1987 in honor of the company's founder, the Award of Excellence is presented to Marriott employees nominated by their supervisors or peers for their outstanding performance and for demonstrating over a period of time the five key traits inscribed on the award medallion: achievement, character, dedication, effort and perseverance. To learn more about Sharen, click here.
73	Talent Plus Associate Keynote Speaker at ASTD Event Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.28.09 Talent Plus Associate Keynote Speaker at ASTD Event Longtime Talent Plus associate Lisa French is the featured speaker at an upcoming event hosted by the Metro DC Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) on May 14, 2009. French's presentation will encourage attendees to consider how much time they spend doing work they are good at and enjoy. For more information, please click here.
74	American Press Institute Seminar to Feature Talent Plus Consultants Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.14.09 American Press Institute Seminar to Feature Talent Plus Consultants Reston, Va. - Talent Plus consultants Lisa French and Mark Juron are featured speakers at the American Press Institute seminar taking place on April 20-22, 2009. "Maximizing Revenue Across All Channels" is an in-depth seminar for media industry executives interested in properly organizing, staffing, training, compensating and supporting sales departments to take advantage of increasing online revenue growth. French and Juron will focus on how to develop a plan to select and retain the new talent needed to reengineer the industry. They will also offer advice on compensation plans that can drive business. For more information about this seminar, please send an e-mail to eclisham@americanpressinstitute.org.
75	Talent Plus Recognized as an American Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company Full Article FEATURED RELEASE \| 04.13.09 Talent Plus Recognized as an American Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company Lincoln, Neb. - Talent Plus has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association's Start! movement for helping employees eat better and move more. "Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at Talent Plus. We are honored and excited to be recognized by the American Heart Association's Start! movement as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company," said Chad Thies, who directs the company's wellness program. "We're committed to providing the best working environment possible. This will benefit our employees' health and produce even more positive results for our company overall." Platinum-level employers: Offer employees physical activity options in the workplace Increase healthy eating options at the worksite Promote a wellness culture in the workplace Implement at least nine criteria outlined by the American Heart Association in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and culture Demonstrate measurable outcomes related to workplace wellness The Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program is a catalyst for positive change in the American work force by helping companies make their employees' health and wellness a priority. Start! is sponsored nationally by Subway Restaurants, Healthy Choice and AstraZeneca. For more information about the Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program and how it is helping improve the health of Americans by focusing on an activity that is convenient, free and easy, visit startwalkingnow.org.
76	UNL Top Award Winners Include Talent Plus Third-Party Consultant Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 03.25.09 UNL Top Award Winners Include Talent Plus Third-Party Consultant Lincoln, Neb. - University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken today announced Calvin Garbin, a UNL psychology professor and a third-party Talent Plus research consultant, as a winner of the Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award, one of the university's most prestigious awards for research. As Published Online
77	Talent Plus President to Discuss "How to Select Your Next Great Sales Manager" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 03.03.09 Talent Plus President to Discuss "How to Select Your Next Great Sales Manager" Kimberly Rath, president and managing director of Talent Plus, will be a guest at an upcoming webinar to provide insight into selecting sales managers. This webinar is sponsored by the EcSell Institute. There are those who can sell and those who can lead. Do you know who is who on your team? Do you think promoting your top sales producer is the best idea? You might be surprised. Please join EcSell Institute and Kimberly Rath and learn what you should look for to ensure you promote the most effective person to be your next sales manager. Webinar Topic: "How to Select Your Next Great Sales Manager" Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Time: 1 p.m. Eastern / Noon Central / 10 a.m. Pacific Duration: 60 minutes Registration Required: CLICK HERE Presenters: Kimberly Rath, President and Managing Partner, Talent Plus Demonstrating a strong commitment to others, Kimberly Rath uses her skills as a leadership management consultant to help clients reach their highest growth potential. She provides executive management consulting and training to organizations worldwide. Bill Eckstrom, Founder, President/CEO, EcSELL Institute While a senior VP of sales for a publicly traded organization, Bill Eckstrom found a market void in educational and developmental resources for his sales management team. As a result, he founded the EcSELL Institute. EcSELL Institute is a progressive organization that provides sales executives and their management teams' educational tools that enable them to be more proficient and effective in their sales leadership and management role. Who should attend: VP sales, sales managers, regional sales execs and CSOs
78	First Annual Greater Wichita Talent and Strengths Conference Features Talent Plus President Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 02.18.09 First Annual Greater Wichita Talent and Strengths Conference Features Talent Plus President
79	Talent Plus President to Speak at July 2009 EcSELL Institute Summit Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 01.05.09 Talent Plus President to Speak at July 2009 EcSELL Institute Summit Kimberly Rath, president and managing director of Talent Plus, will be an instructor at the EcSELL Institute Summit taking place on July 28-29, 2009, at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. The EcSELL Institute Sales Management Summit will bring together sales leaders from across industries to focus only on topics that impact sales productivity, sales leadership and management skills in this difficult economic climate. Rath's session will focus on how to maximize sales team performance by leveraging the differences between selection vs. hiring and talent vs. training. Building on the momentum of their membership base, the EcSELL Institute Sales Management Summit will bring together vice president of sales, sales managers and CSOs from every corner of North America for hands-on learning, rich discussion and an opportunity to meet with and learn from world-renowned experts in the key areas that impact sales productivity. Interested vice presidents of sales and sales managers can learn more and register online at www.ecsellinstitute.com/summit09 or by calling 402.261.6948.

80	Longtime Talent Plus Client Loews Regency Hotel Named a Best Place to Work in New York Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.17.08 Longtime Talent Plus Client Loews Regency Hotel Named a Best Place to Work in New York
81	Talent Plus, Global Business Leadership are Topics at UNL's Chancellor's Leadership Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.12.08 Talent Plus, Global Business Leadership are Topics at UNL's Chancellor's Leadership
82	Talent Plus Champion Honored on List of "40 Under 40" Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.30.08 Talent Plus Champion Honored on List of "40 Under 40" Detroit - Crain's Detroit Business, a leading source of information on Detroit's business community, today honored Rita Fields, vice president of talent and work force strategies at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, a user of Talent Plus' science, as one of the 40 Under 40 Class of 2008. For the past 18 years, Crain's Detroit Business has honored the best and brightest in Southeast Michigan who have made their marks in business before age 40. Crain's evaluated candidates based on personal achievement and community impact. One of the paradigm shifts Fields accomplished at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital was to overhaul the system's recruiting and retention process, incorporating Talent Plus' technology. "We added a lean process borrowed from the auto industry to our recruiting and hiring that wrings out the waste in the system and helps us attract the very best candidates possible," she said. "After candidates apply online, a software program screens people out who do not meet the minimum requirements. People fitting the bill are then selected for structured interviews, which range from 30 minutes to two hours for executives." "We cross-trained (human-resources employees) and took out some steps and we have it down to seven to 10 days [from up to four weeks previously]," Fields said. For more information, click here.
83	Talent Plus Exhibiting at 2008 Business to Business Tradeshow Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.16.08 Talent Plus Exhibiting at 2008 Business to Business Tradeshow
84	Talent Plus Receives YWCA Tribute to Women Award Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.01.08 Talent Plus Receives YWCA Tribute to Women Award
85	AARP Recognizes Bon Secours Richmond Health System Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.24.08 AARP Recognizes Bon Secours Richmond Health System
86	Talent Plus Receives Award from Governor Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.22.08 Talent Plus Receives Award from Governor
87	Talent Plus Associate to Attend The Liverpool Summit Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.18.08 Talent Plus Associate to Attend The Liverpool Summit Talent Plus associate Lisa French will be on hand at The Liverpool Summit at the BT Convention Centre in Liverpool on Oct. 1 - 2, 2008. This two-day international management summit is the primary business event of Liverpool's European Capital of Culture program. Conference attendees will be immersed in world-class thinking and groundbreaking ideas from authorities such as Michael Porter, Sir Terry Leahy and Kofi Annan. For more information, please visit www.theliverpoolsummit.com.
88	Talent Plus a Platinum Partner of SHRM Nebraska State Human Resource Conference Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.17.08 Talent Plus a Platinum Partner of SHRM Nebraska State Human Resource Conference Talent Plus is a platinum partner of the SHRM Nebraska State Human Resource Conference, held at the Qwest Center in Omaha, Neb., on Sept. 18 - 19, 2008. Talent Plus associates will be on hand during both days of the event. SHRM is the world's largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Their mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources and to advance the profession by promoting HR's essential, strategic role. Founded in 1948, SHRM represents more than 225,000 individual members in over 125 countries and has a network of more than 575 affiliated chapters in the United States as well as offices in China and India. For more information, please visit the SHRM Nebraska State Council Web site at www.shrm-ne.org or the national SHRM Web site at www.shrm.org.
89	Jim Meehan Named Chartered Scientist Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.15.08 Jim Meehan Named Chartered Scientist
90	Talent Plus Associate to Address Marymount University Students Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.15.08 Talent Plus Associate to Address Marymount University Students
91	Second Annual Talent Plus Symposium Planned Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 07.25.08 Second Annual Talent Plus Symposium Planned Talent Plus will hold its second annual Talent Plus Symposium on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. During this event, leaders from area institutions of higher learning visit Talent Plus' corporate office to learn more about Talent Plus and the opportunities available for their organizations, current students and alumni. It is Talent Plus' goal and mission to recruit, select, develop and retain the best talent in the world. Since their inception in 1989, Talent Plus has found that Nebraskans have impressive talent and work ethic and the institutions in our state help refine that talent and drive. In fact, most Talent Plus associates hold degrees from Nebraska's colleges and universities. As Talent Plus continues to grow, additional Talent Plus Symposiums will be held to build and strengthen relationships with members of the Lincoln, Neb., community. For more information, please contact Chad Thies.
92	Talent Plus Sponsors "Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow" Seminar Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 06.23.08 Talent Plus Sponsors "Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow" Seminar Talent Plus is a proud sponsor of a unique seminar titled "Kids Today, Leaders Tomorrow? How Generation Y Will Change Business." The by-invitation-only event is hosted by the London Business School, iOpener and Roberts & Corr and will be held on July 8, 2008, at the London Business School. As the global economy stumbles and some pundits predict a 10-year slowdown, who will shape the world in 2020? Today's brightest and best school leavers will be the leaders of tomorrow. But what do we know of Generation Y? Who are they and what expectations do they have? How much are they prepared to give? This seminar will explore these questions by bringing together Ivy League and Oxbridge students on the cusp their working lives with leaders from the worlds of finance, industry and the media. Eight 18-year-olds will speak about their visions of their working futures. Participants will then be invited to debate the issues raised in an open-floor session chaired by BBC anchor Nisha Pillai. Key themes will be attracting, retaining and nurturing young talent in a globally competitive marketplace; leadership of the older generation by the younger; and innovative ways of recruiting and working in the Internet Age. The event will be covered exclusively by The Times newspaper. Said Jessica Pryce-Jones, co-founder and partner of iOpener: "Our students today will be tomorrow's leaders, so it is essential that we understand what makes them tick. This event will help business leaders and employers to plan ahead in terms of their long-term quest for talent. And it will help lay the foundations to support this generation in achieving its full potential." Kimberly Rath, co-founder and president of Talent Plus, remarks: "We are looking at a dramatic shift in the work force. The Gen Ys have brought many societal issues to bear. On the whole, people are looking to be respected and in a position where they feel their talents are best utilized in a position, team and culture that are a fit for them. This group - the Millennials/Gen Y - are savvy and, perhaps more than their predecessors, understand this. They want to be in a culture that, they perceive, cares about them, rewards and recognizes them and helps them in their path for the future. This event provides participants an opportunity to gain a better understanding."
93	Talent Plus President Kimberly Rath Featured on Radio Show Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.25.08 Talent Plus President Kimberly Rath Featured on Radio Show Kimberly Rath, president and managing director of Talent Plus, was featured on the radio show "Leadership Development News" as a special guest on Monday, April 21, speaking to The Science of Talent^®: Applying Strength-Based Development. Rath has nearly 25 years of experience in the human resources field and is a recognized leader in the field of executive development and human resources. Demonstrating a strong commitment to others, Rath uses her skills as a leadership management consultant to help clients reach their highest growth potential. She is keenly interested in the selection and retention of talented performers and in organizations building Talent-Based Organizations^℠. Rath provides executive management consulting and training to organizations worldwide, including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company (the only hospitality company to have twice won the U.S. Department of Commerce Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award), The Estée Lauder Companies, Mercedes-Benz USA, The Cheesecake Factory, DFS and Cadbury Schweppes to name only a few. A captivating speaker, Rath recently presented at a national HR hospitality conference with a Talent Plus client, The West Paces Hotel Group. Her ability to speak to leadership and to groups about strength development through The Science of Talent and creating platforms for others to grow is inspiring. A recorded broadcast is available at http://tinyurl.com/2rc7sl.
94	Talent Plus Chairman Presents at Nanyang Technological University's Talent Seminar Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 04.07.08 Talent Plus Chairman Presents at Nanyang Technological University's Talent Seminar Singapore - Talent Plus Chairman Doug Rath presented "Keeping Your Talent Edge Sharp: Hire Right, Hire Great" at Nanyang Technological University's (NTU) inaugural Talent Seminar on March 6, 2008. HR professionals from a variety of Singapore-based companies were in attendance. "Of the 83 participants, over 90 percent of them found the seminar useful and relevant to them," says Wong Mun Yee Lora, Senior Assistant Director, NTU Career Services. "They expressed that they had a better concept of talent management. Some of them put the quote from Kimberly Rath 'Select Hard, Manage Easy^℠' as one of their key learning points of the seminar." To learn more, click here.
95	Michigan Quality Council Names Talent Plus Client as 2007 State Quality Award Recipient Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 01.18.08 Michigan Quality Council Names Talent Plus Client as 2007 State Quality Award Recipient The Michigan Quality Council announces Henry Ford Health System, a valued Talent Plus client, as the 2007 Quality Leadership Award recipient. Modeled after the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the Michigan Quality Leadership Award is the highest honor for organizational performance excellence in the state of Michigan. As Published Online

96	Nelnet Board of Directors Elects Talent Plus President Kimberly Rath as Member Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 11.02.07 Nelnet Board of Directors Elects Talent Plus President Kimberly Rath as Member Lincoln, Neb. - Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) announced today that its Board of Directors elected Kimberly Rath, managing director and president of Talent Plus, and Kathleen A. Farrell, associate professor of finance at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, to the board. Rath will serve on the Compensation Committee, and Farrell will serve on the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. "We are very fortunate to be adding new members to our board with such impressive credentials and a wealth of experience in their professional fields," said Mike Dunlap, chairman and chief executive officer of Nelnet. "With Kathy's expertise in finance and Kimberly's rich background in leadership development and human resources, they both will be terrific additions to our board and will contribute to the long-term success of Nelnet." Rath has nearly 25 years of experience in executive development and human resources. She is a recognized leader in these fields providing executive management consulting and training to organizations worldwide, including The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Estée Lauder Companies, Mercedes-Benz USA, The Cheesecake Factory, Duty Free Shops, and Cadbury Schweppes. As an executive at Talent Plus, a company she helped form in 1989, her initiatives have driven the company's growth rate in excess of 20 percent per year. Prior to founding Talent Plus, Rath worked with The Gallup Organization for seven years, developing relationships with clients through training and development programs. As an active leader in the community, Rath is a member of the Young Presidents' Organization, serving as the membership chair for the Nebraska chapter, and Cather Circle, a mentoring and networking program for women. She has recently served on the senior pastor selection committee for First-Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln, Neb., and has previously served as a member of the Lincoln City/County Child Care Advisory Board and the Executive Advisory Board of the Nebraska Center for Entrepreneurship. Rath holds a bachelor's degree in education and human development from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. As Published Online
97	Talent Plus Volunteers Motivate Students Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 10.01.07 Talent Plus Volunteers Motivate Students What are the ingredients for a recipe for success? Take a look at the partnership between Talent Plus and Maxey Elementary, and you just might figure it out. The past three years, Talent Plus volunteers have been enriching the lives of Maxey students with hands-on activities that tie in with their current lessons. "It is not very often you can find programs that intertwine and weave right in with the existing curriculum," said Pat Decker, principal at Maxey Elementary. Decker said the Junior Achievement program has done an excellent job of matching its units to Lincoln Public Schools' objectives. The program enhances what is already taught to the kids, he said, and adds a hands-on business perspective. "It takes the book learning we do in school and enhances it," Decker said. "Kids can see it applied in the real world, and it goes hand in hand." Kylie Fisher, company coordinator for Talent Plus, said the JA program is a good way for volunteers to get out in the community and be involved in the classroom. "It is really motivating to help them out and inform them of different things they might think about that might not get covered in the classroom," Fisher said. It is a refreshing feeling, she said, to see how excited the kids are to learn and have someone new teaching in the classroom. Decker said it is good for students to be exposed to as many teachers as possible, and the Talent Plus volunteers motivate students to be interested in the material they are speaking about. "It really becomes the highlight of the kids' week when the volunteers are here," Decker said. "It makes the rest of the week pleasant because the kids look forward to it and just love it." For more information on the Junior Achievement organization, please visit www.jalincoln.org. As Published Online
98	Talent Plus Supports New Mentoring Program Targeting Hispanic Community Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 09.14.07 Talent Plus Supports New Mentoring Program Targeting Hispanic Community Lincoln, Neb. - Talent Plus is a proud supporter of Academia de Talento en la Americas (ATA), a newly formed mentoring program committed to guiding Hispanic students through school and into college. The program pairs Hispanic middle school students with individual mentors who help each scholar develop an understanding of their strengths. By focusing on what they do well - their talents - the mentors help to enhance each student's confidence and maximize their personal growth potential. Students and mentors engage in one-on-one mentoring sessions as well as participate in group strength-building activities. The impact of ATA is assessed through qualitative and quantitative measurement. For additional information, please contact Leticia Casarin at lcasarin@talentplus.com.
99	Gold-Standard Performance Recognized by Talent Plus Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 08.27.07 Gold-Standard Performance Recognized by Talent Plus 2006-07 Gold-Standard Award Winners Lincoln, Neb. - Talent Plus associates and their guests gathered at the Country Club of Lincoln on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007, for the company's annual Gold-Standard Award Night. Talent Plus' Gold-Standard Award is designed to highlight the outstanding individual performance of associates who have gone above and beyond each and every day to meet and exceed associate and client expectations. Each business unit has developed a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that include qualitative and quantitative measures to assist in identifying these top role models for Talent Plus. Each award winner must be a full-time associate, have completed their second year of service, and exemplify a positive attitude through the changes that accompany the growth Talent Plus has experienced over the last year. Thirty-nine associates were recipients of this award for the 2006-07 fiscal year. "We know that one of the best ways to produce desired results is to provide recognition when another's performance warrants it," noted Talent Plus President Kimberly Rath. "If we do not recognize talent and the activity that leads to talent, the person will never reach their fullest expression." A celebration was also held in Singapore to recognize an award winner in Talent Plus' Asia-Pacific office.
100	Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Honors Talent Plus Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 08.15.07 Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Honors Talent Plus The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce lauded seven local companies and two individuals Tuesday at its 12th annual Celebrate Business awards luncheon at The Cornhusker Marriott. "Business is the backbone of the community, and it's important to recognize the way it has helped shape Lincoln," Chamber President Wendy Birdsall said in her opening remarks. As Published Online
101	Talent Plus Celebrates With Midwest's Largest Private Fireworks Display Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 07.03.07 Talent Plus Celebrates With Midwest's Largest Private Fireworks Display Lincoln, Neb. - Talent Plus will host Freedom Fest, a private dinner party held for associates and their guests, this evening at Hidden Valley Golf Club in southeast Lincoln. The celebration is held each year to cap off the company's annual meeting and concludes with a 50-minute fireworks display choreographed to music. The display is the largest private fireworks show in the Midwest in terms of pyrotechnics. Nearly 2,000 people will attend tonight's 18th annual Freedom Fest. Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a shot fired from a Civil War replica cannon manned by The Cannon Man from Fort Kearney. Dinner is being catered by Chances "R" Restaurant from York, Neb. At 8:30 p.m. parachutists from Lincoln Sport Parachute Club in Weeping Water, Neb., are scheduled to deliver the American flag to the ground. Shortly thereafter, remarks by Talent Plus Chairman Doug Rath and Master of Freedom Fest John Becker will be made, followed by a patriotic medley of armed services themes sung by Tom Westfall. Maj. Gen. Roger P. Lempke, the adjutant general of the Nebraska National Guard, will then address the audience. At 10:05 p.m., Tom Westfall will be joined by his wife, Fran, to kick off the fireworks show with the singing of the national anthem. Kevin Wiech, director of pyrotechnics, has shot fireworks at the Statue of Liberty and has provided stage pyrotechnics for Jimmy Buffet, Dave Matthews Band, Joan Jett and the Grateful Dead. He was also involved in the fireworks celebrating the inauguration of former President Bill Clinton.
102	Dr. Michael Kneale Speaks at Talent Plus' Annual Meeting Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 06.29.07 Dr. Michael Kneale Speaks at Talent Plus' Annual Meeting Lincoln, Neb. - Dr. Michael Kneale speaks at Talent Plus' annual meeting on Monday, July 2, 2007, at the Lancaster Event Center. He shares his belief in direct investment in individuals and the power relationships bring. Kneale received his doctorate from Harvard University and his undergraduate and master's degrees from Kent State University. Founder of Kneale Enterprises, national lecturer, education consultant, motivational speaker, and self-made millionaire, Kneale holds a strong belief in free enterprise and education and has impacted education systems nationwide. He believes positive, listening, enlightened people can make a profound impact on any environment and that a strong nation must rest on a foundation of quality homes, schools and businesses. Over the last 20 years, Kneale has averaged over 150 keynote addresses throughout the United States and Canada, addressing the importance of valuing people and the institutions that develop them. He is a mentor to many and derives his greatest personal satisfaction from helping people reach their potential. Kneale has been a carpenter, an elementary teacher, a high school teacher, and an assistant principal; in 1970 he became the youngest principal of a comprehensive high school in Ohio. He served as the superintendent of schools in Holdrege, Neb., Grand Island, Neb., and Colorado Springs, Colo. As president of Kneale Enterprises, he provides direction on leadership development, strategic planning, team building, time management, and positive change. Kneale has been recognized as Outstanding Man of America; Outstanding Male Citizen of Kent, Ohio, and Grand Island, Neb.; President of Nebraska Association of School Administrators; Chamber of Commerce Boss of the Year; United Way General Campaign Chairman in Grand Island, Neb., and Colorado Springs, Colo.; Hospital Board Member; State of Nebraska Governor's Advisory Committee on Education Reform; Admiral in the Nebraska Navy; and the Hall of Fame at Theodore Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio. He has been a visiting professor and hosted his own radio and TV programs.
103	Talent Plus Opens Asia-Pacific Office Full Article PRESS RELEASE \| 05.04.07 Talent Plus Opens Asia-Pacific Office Doug Rath, Kimberly Rath and Dr. Goh Jin Hian Singapore - On Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at 11 a.m., Talent Plus associates and guests cut the ribbon to their Asia-Pacific Office located at 50 Armenian Street #03-02 Wilmer Place in Singapore. Doug Rath, chairman of Talent Plus, spoke along with Dr. Goh Jin Hian, vice president of Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), and Kimberly Rath, president of Talent Plus. A lunch followed the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Novus Restaurant in the National Museum of Singapore, located at 93 Stamford Road. An opening celebration took place that evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Chihuly Room at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, located at 7 Raffles Avenue. Allan Federer, general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, provided comments, along with the Raths. "The opening of this office represents the work we have been doing with several of our clients for many years. Two of those, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Duty Free Shops (DFS), have rapid expansion goals in Asia. It is essential to be able to work with them in 'real time' as they work toward these goals," offered Doug Rath. "Singapore is an excellent choice for our first global office because the culture here is based upon building relationships. We believe talent thrives when people can form relationships." Talent Plus' design is to have a full staff assisting in building Talent-Based Organizations^® (TBO^®) from the office in Singapore, deploying them throughout Asia with current clients and others in the region who share an interest in recruiting, selecting, developing and promoting their best. For the invitation to these events, Talent Plus chose a piece of artwork from its corporate headquarters in Lincoln, Neb., as their design. "The Eight Immortals" is a painting given to Larry Sternberg when he opened The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore as general manager. Now a Talent Plus associate, Sternberg gave it to Talent Plus when he joined the organization. "The Eight Immortals" depicts how ancient the concept of talent is and how that concept transcends cultures.

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Talent Plus Dedicates the Hall Hospitality Center Full Article

PRESS RELEASE | 12.10.06

Talent Plus Dedicates the Hall Hospitality Center

Lincoln, Neb. - Talent Plus will dedicate the Hall Hospitality Center, the centerpiece of their building, on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. In attendance will be Louise Rasmussen, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Hall, co-founders of Talent Plus, and her husband, Wayne, as well as Dr. John Hall, the Halls' son, and his wife, Charlotte. There will be a guided tour of Talent Plus' new headquarters immediately following the dedication.

Dr. Hall was a professor at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln (UNL), where he was chair of the Psychology Department. While teaching at UNL, he began the Nebraska Human Resources Research Foundation (NHRRF), now known as the Nebraska Human Resources Research Institute. It was while working with NHRRF that Dr. Hall first met Talent Plus Chairman Doug Rath, then a college student counselor in that program.

Throughout his life, Dr. Hall focused his studies on those of successful people. He began by running various trials with college students to determine the best way to differentiate between highly talented and less talented student leaders. After initially observing students in a variety of settings and then using paper-and-pencil tests, he eventually used a structured interview process that allowed for the open expression of ideas, thoughts and feelings, which he grouped into "themes of personality." The themes from the research identified the most accurate and reliable characteristics in differentiating students who excelled and those who did not. The science and validity of the structured interview process is in use by Talent Plus today with its clients across the globe and is in more than 20 languages.

Dr. Hall earned his doctorate degree at Ohio State (one of only two schools at the time where psychology departments studied talented people) prior to his arrival at UNL. Hall left academia in 1969 to use the structured interview to identify top performers in the business world. In 1989, Dr. Hall formed Talent Plus with Kimberly and Doug Rath and Sandy Maxwell. Talent Plus has continued that study of talented people and the relationships necessary to help talent grow.

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City to Contract With Talent Plus to Assess Lincoln Fire and Rescue Procedures Full Article

PRESS RELEASE | 10.05.06

City to Contract With Talent Plus to Assess Lincoln Fire and Rescue Procedures

Lincoln, Neb. - Mayor Coleen J. Seng announced today that the city of Lincoln will contract with Talent Plus to conduct a management assessment of the personnel and administrative procedures of the Lincoln Fire and Rescue Department.

Talent Plus will focus on three items in working with the city. First, they will conduct individual assessments of administrative, management and supervisory positions within Lincoln Fire and Rescue. Second, Talent Plus will conduct an assessment of the management and administrative polices of Lincoln Fire and Rescue and identify changes to improve the business operation of the department. Third, they will identify an ongoing management and leadership program for the personnel in the department to enhance ongoing management practices and performance.

"This assessment, and the implementation of changes it may recommend, will establish a business administration plan for the department and provide management development for its supervisors," states Mayor Seng.

Talent Plus has assigned John Becker, a senior consultant, to be the project manager of this six-month contract for the three purposes stated by Mayor Seng. "John has a broad understanding of city government having worked for the Lincoln Police Department for 31 years prior to working for Talent Plus," states Kimberly Rath, Talent Plus' managing director and president. "He will lead a team of Talent Plus associates who will assist with the assessment and interviews. As project manager, John will serve as the management consultant to Lincoln Fire and Rescue administrators."

"Talent Plus made a very strategic decision several years ago to continue its presence in Lincoln and built the building we are standing in today. Talent Plus continues to look for ways to strengthen the community, not only by employing nearly 120 individuals, but by improving opportunities and life outcomes for all citizens in Lincoln and its client cities through financial contributions and community outreach. By partnering with the city in this cooperative venture, Talent Plus is again extending itself."

Talent Plus will begin Monday working with Lincoln Fire and Rescue managers on these initiatives. Initial assessments will identify the best-qualified individual to serve as interim fire chief. Advertisements for a permanent fire chief will begin by September 1. Talent Plus will consult with the city's Personnel Department to interview finalists for this position. As well, the six-month contract should allow Talent Plus to assist with the transition of the permanent fire chief selected.

Offers John Becker, senior consultant, Talent Plus, "Talent Plus is an organization that works with companies across the globe. In fact, last week alone found Talent Plus associates in Singapore, Hong Kong, Moscow, Grand Cayman, as well as locations across this continent. Each day we are working to help our clients retain and acquire top talent."

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