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They Houston Business Journal's 2009 Best Places to work in Houston took place this past Wednesday.  Employees list everything from free tickets and dinners to good health insurance, but the managers at Houston’s Best Places to Work see a bigger picture. Many say the atmosphere is a result of carefully selected employees, while others cite their corporate culture. Below are responses from some of the winning companies on why their firms made the final ... (Read More)

The Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) is a professional, non-profit organization dedicated to the overall achievement and advancement of South Asian professionals. The primary focus of the organization is to foster a bond among South Asian professionals to unite and support each other locally, as well as to give back and contribute positively to the communities in which we live and work. Join us this year at: The 18th Annual NetIP ... (Read More)

This past weekend I had the opportunity  to take my family out for a night of fun.  We decided we wanted to go bowling.  A couple of months ago – in the course of business - I had met with the managers of the AMF300 on Bunker Hill in Houston.  During that meeting I learned a lot about the bowling alley and what makes it unique, so we decided we would head over there and check it out.  But just HOW unique it was didn’t really settle in ... (Read More)

We’ve all heard of the alpha male and female.  The dictionary defines them as the dominant person in a group, the one everybody emulates and follows.  The term was originally coined to describe behavior in wolf and dog packs, but for most of the 20th Century, it also accurately depicted the way we interacted in our careers.  One person was on top, and the rest of us brought up the rear. While wolves and dogs are stuck with this leader-follower ... (Read More)

Education is a sure fire way to increase your marketability in the workforce. Yet, if you are seeking a career change, education can be a very time intensive and lengthy process. When considering this change there are many options to weigh. • How long will the process take? • Do you need a degree or do certificates or graduate programs exist? • Is there demand for the job, once you are educated? • What is motivating your change? ... (Read More)

A lot of people are trying to find a job in today's tough environment with a wimpy career, and unfortunately, employers are kicking sand in their face. What's the alternative?  Add muscle to your work credentials and capabilities with Work Strong: Your Personal Career Fitness System. Designed specifically for the challenging workplace of the 21st Century, Work Strong not only tells you what to do for career success, but when, where and how to do ... (Read More)

The 5th Annual IMPACT Awards took place at Gulf Coast Symposium last month and honored outstanding HR departments and programs throughout the Bayou City. It was a great opportunity to see what great things folks in HR are doing. Here are this years winners in their respective categories: Communications Integrity - Fluor Diversity Excellence - Fluor Flexible Workplace - Access Sciences Corporation HR Service Technology - Archdiocese of ... (Read More)