4-Traders (01/15/13)
Michael Page International’s Americas gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2012 was £17.0 million versus £18.6 million a year earlier. Market conditions in North America remained difficult. Headcount across the Americas fell by 5.2% during the quarter.
Buyers of a business generally expect sellers to be responsible for certain liabilities relating to when the seller owned its business—a concept mergers and acquisitions professionals refer to as indemnification. Indemnification is one of the most heavily negotiated, and potentially most significant, provisions of a purchase agreement, and understanding the terminology common to such agreements is essential when negotiating a deal. Attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP explains what sellers are liable for, how a seller’s liability may be limited, and how buyers may seek to fund potential indemnity claims.
New York Times (01/15/13) Tim Moran
Employees at the Nissan plant in Canton, MS, are considering unionizing. Many of the employees are long-term temporary workers who do the same work as permanent employees but have no job security. Nissan spokesperson David Reuter says the company is operating within its rights. Furthermore, the company says the wages it pays are considerably higher than the average for the state.
Can you explain what your staffing firm does in the form of a compelling story about your contributions to the world? Simon Mainwaring says your staffing firm needs to be not just a company but a contagious social brand.
The award-winning branding consultant, best-selling author, and international speaker will share strategies you can use to reach more clients and convert them into loyal brand evangelists during the ASAPro webinar “How a Staffing Firm Becomes a Contagious Social Brand,” Tuesday, Jan. 22, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.
This webinar is free for ASA members and qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. Register online at americanstaffing.net.
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