Handling condolences in an appropriate manner is an essential life skill, and necessary if you want to be taken seriously in your profession.
It is good to have a system in place in your organization to communicate when there is a serious illness, death or other tragic event. This applies to co-workers, vendors and other business relationships.
There are several levels of acknowledgment in a situation of grief:
1. Sending a hand-written note shortly after you hear of the situation and address it to the individual you know.
2. Calling the person and offer to help, whether it is dropping off food, taking them to lunch or dinner to talk, offering to assist with work arrangements or childcare or picking up visitors at the airport.
3. Attending the viewing hours if the family has arranged this at a funeral home. It is always a polite gesture to drop by, whether you knew the deceased personally or not.
4. Attending the funeral. This is necessary for someone you knew well, or if you are close to the bereaved. If you attended the viewing hours and signed the guestbook, you do not need to sign the guestbook again.
5. Follow-up. It is always a nice gesture to mark your calendar for three or four weeks after the events to follow-up with the bereaved. A quick phone call, email or note asking how they are doing and offering any assistance if needed is a wonderful gesture.
Flowers can be sent either to the church, funeral home, graveside or the bereaved home. Contributions to an organization or charity, in memory of the deceased are always appropriate.
We have a policy in place at firstPRO that allows someone a specific number of paid days off for funerals. Additional days have to be taken in the form of sick or vacation days.
What is important overall, is to acknowledge the situation. Not only does it display good manners, but it is simply the right thing to do.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
firstPRO Executive Luncheon
Today, firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search was proud to host an executive luncheon at Maggiano’s. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., guests were invited to enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from featured speaker Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., Professor of Economics at Mercer University.“This is the longest, deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression,” Tutterow said. “We got into this recession due to the rise in energy cost, the generational downturn in the housing market and the credit crunch. I predict that we will return to normalcy in 2010/2011, but it will be a subdued pace.”
In addition to his position at Mercer University, Dr. Tutterow serves as Chief Economic Advisor to Henssler Financial Group. His analysis of the economic, business and political environments have been featured in a variety of media including Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, USA Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and on CNN, CNBC, NBC, CNN Radio, among others. In 2003, Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Dr. Tutterow to serve on the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors.
The presentation concluded with an interactive Q & A, as well as a raffle for two American Express gift cards. The grand prizes went to Robert Thomson of NeoMedia Technologies and Dorris Hollingsworth of Carter Real Estate.
For more information on future luncheons, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.
Monday, June 15, 2009
firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search Announces Expansion in Philadelphia
firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search announced today that they are expanding into a 4,132 square foot office located at 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard. In two years, the firm has grown 120 percent in size.
We are very excited about our success in the Philadelphia market. With our rapid growth in Philadelphia over the last two years, we needed to open this new office to keep up with our growing client base.
Founded in 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia, firstPRO was named one of Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2008. When the company expanded to Philadelphia in 2007, their focus was on Contract and Contract to Hire for IT, Finance and Accounting. Today areas of service also include Attorney Recruiting, Healthcare, Sales & Marketing and more.
firstPRO plans to host a series a quarterly events in Philadelphia, and panels will cover issues of interest to top executives in hiring positions. Key industry leaders from many of Philadelphia’s top companies will be in attendance. For more information, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.
We are very excited about our success in the Philadelphia market. With our rapid growth in Philadelphia over the last two years, we needed to open this new office to keep up with our growing client base.
Founded in 1986 in Atlanta, Georgia, firstPRO was named one of Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2008. When the company expanded to Philadelphia in 2007, their focus was on Contract and Contract to Hire for IT, Finance and Accounting. Today areas of service also include Attorney Recruiting, Healthcare, Sales & Marketing and more.
firstPRO plans to host a series a quarterly events in Philadelphia, and panels will cover issues of interest to top executives in hiring positions. Key industry leaders from many of Philadelphia’s top companies will be in attendance. For more information, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Mark Weinstein Named to Leadership Atlanta Class 2010
firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search is proud to announce that Mark Weinstein has been named to Leadership Atlanta’s class of 2010 class.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this class,” says Mark Weinstein, Executive Vice President of firstPRO. “Leadership Atlanta provides a unique opportunity for business, civic and government leaders to come together, develop relationships and learn more about how we can help lead our community.”
Leadership Atlanta’s eight month program provides a platform for approximately 70 participants selected from a group of 300 highly accomplished business executives, public officials, non-profit and academic leaders. The program is designed so that they may use their talents and positions to improve the Atlanta community.
“This is a great opportunity to develop valuable contacts and networks within the community we serve,” Weinstein says. “It will open doors to other leadership opportunities in my career and elevate my ability to contribute in my non-profit Board work in Atlanta.”
“It is an honor and a privilege to be a part of this class,” says Mark Weinstein, Executive Vice President of firstPRO. “Leadership Atlanta provides a unique opportunity for business, civic and government leaders to come together, develop relationships and learn more about how we can help lead our community.”
Leadership Atlanta’s eight month program provides a platform for approximately 70 participants selected from a group of 300 highly accomplished business executives, public officials, non-profit and academic leaders. The program is designed so that they may use their talents and positions to improve the Atlanta community.
“This is a great opportunity to develop valuable contacts and networks within the community we serve,” Weinstein says. “It will open doors to other leadership opportunities in my career and elevate my ability to contribute in my non-profit Board work in Atlanta.”
Friday, May 29, 2009
Chief Economic Advisor Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., to speak at firstPRO Executive Luncheon
On Wednesday, June 24th, 2009, firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search will host an executive luncheon at Maggianos in Dunwoody. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from featured speaker Roger C. Tutterow, Ph.D., Chief Economic Advisor to Henssler Financial Group.
The goal is to address current economic conditions while providing knowledge and ideas that can benefit their companies. During this interactive discussion, guests will be provided with a deeper understanding of the current economic environment as it relates to their profession.
In addition to his position at the Henssler Financial Group, Dr. Tutterow serves as Professor of Economics at Mercer University, as well as a consultant specializing in the application of quantitative analysis to economic, financial and business problems. His analysis of the economic, business and political environments have been featured in a variety of media including Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, USA Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and on CNN, CNBC, NBC, CNN Radio, among others. In 2003, Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Dr. Tutterow to serve on the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors.
For more information, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.
The goal is to address current economic conditions while providing knowledge and ideas that can benefit their companies. During this interactive discussion, guests will be provided with a deeper understanding of the current economic environment as it relates to their profession.
In addition to his position at the Henssler Financial Group, Dr. Tutterow serves as Professor of Economics at Mercer University, as well as a consultant specializing in the application of quantitative analysis to economic, financial and business problems. His analysis of the economic, business and political environments have been featured in a variety of media including Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, USA Today, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and on CNN, CNBC, NBC, CNN Radio, among others. In 2003, Governor Sonny Perdue appointed Dr. Tutterow to serve on the Governor’s Council of Economic Advisors.
For more information, contact Michelle Kennedy at 404.252.9422 x 442 or visit www.firstproinc.com.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search Honored as a Top Business in the U.S. by DiversityBusiness.com
firstPRO was recently honored as a Top Business in the U.S. by DiversityBusiness.com. The 9th Annual Multicultural Business Conference was held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Orlando, Florida, from April 29 to May 1, 2009.
Our clients look to firstPRO to keep them current on diversity initiatives when recruiting the top talent. To be recognized by Diversitybusiness.com for our efforts is very rewarding.
In 2009, over 650,000 businesses in the United States had the opportunity to participate in this 9th annual business survey. The awards are based on annual gross revenue and the business profile of each participant. The winners are then included in DiversityBusiness.com’s "Top Business List," a list that is seen by over 15 million people and is used by Fortune 500 companies and large buying organizations to find new business partners. firstPRO was ranked in the top 100 businesses in the U.S.
The event has over 1200 attendees and brings together America's Top Small Business Owners and Top 50 Fortune 500 companies and Government Agencies. The conference addresses a range of themes in the area of multiculturalism in business and includes numerous workshops by top researchers and practitioners in their fields.
This conference has a special focus on building business relationships for multicultural owned businesses. On behalf of our 138 employees, over 100 of whom are Atlanta-based recruiters, we remain passionately dedicated to providing diversity in the workplace.
Our clients look to firstPRO to keep them current on diversity initiatives when recruiting the top talent. To be recognized by Diversitybusiness.com for our efforts is very rewarding.
In 2009, over 650,000 businesses in the United States had the opportunity to participate in this 9th annual business survey. The awards are based on annual gross revenue and the business profile of each participant. The winners are then included in DiversityBusiness.com’s "Top Business List," a list that is seen by over 15 million people and is used by Fortune 500 companies and large buying organizations to find new business partners. firstPRO was ranked in the top 100 businesses in the U.S.
The event has over 1200 attendees and brings together America's Top Small Business Owners and Top 50 Fortune 500 companies and Government Agencies. The conference addresses a range of themes in the area of multiculturalism in business and includes numerous workshops by top researchers and practitioners in their fields.
This conference has a special focus on building business relationships for multicultural owned businesses. On behalf of our 138 employees, over 100 of whom are Atlanta-based recruiters, we remain passionately dedicated to providing diversity in the workplace.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Change Management Expert to Speak About Success in Challenging Times at a Roundtable Luncheon
On Wednesday, May 13, 2009, firstPRO Staffing and Executive Search will host a “Change is Good” luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta. From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from keynote speaker Bill Schwarz, Founder of The CEO Alliance.
Our goal is to discuss thought provoking issues, and send everyone away with knowledge and ideas that can benefit their companies. During this interactive discussion, guests will learn how to understand and adapt to the shifting dynamics of our economy.
As an internationally recognized expert in the design and implementation of organizational growth strategies, Bill Schwarz is a sought after keynote speaker and serves as a consultant to many Fortune 500 companies. He also serves on the board of a number of rapid-growth organizations, and is the author of several books including Building A Generative Organization, Six Strategies for Controlling Your Organizational Destiny and The Generative Way.
After a distinguished 30-year career, including successfully running his own businesses, founding and directing two Executive MBA programs and building a television network, Schwarz formed the CEO Alliance and established The Center for Inspired Performance. Through this group, CEOs align their organizations around their highest leverage points to achieve optimum growth and inspired performance.
“Each and every business leader at this luncheon is capable of achieving success, despite these uncertain economic times,” Schwarz says. “An event like this is so important for all of us in order to help our companies continue to grow.”
Our goal is to discuss thought provoking issues, and send everyone away with knowledge and ideas that can benefit their companies. During this interactive discussion, guests will learn how to understand and adapt to the shifting dynamics of our economy.
As an internationally recognized expert in the design and implementation of organizational growth strategies, Bill Schwarz is a sought after keynote speaker and serves as a consultant to many Fortune 500 companies. He also serves on the board of a number of rapid-growth organizations, and is the author of several books including Building A Generative Organization, Six Strategies for Controlling Your Organizational Destiny and The Generative Way.
After a distinguished 30-year career, including successfully running his own businesses, founding and directing two Executive MBA programs and building a television network, Schwarz formed the CEO Alliance and established The Center for Inspired Performance. Through this group, CEOs align their organizations around their highest leverage points to achieve optimum growth and inspired performance.
“Each and every business leader at this luncheon is capable of achieving success, despite these uncertain economic times,” Schwarz says. “An event like this is so important for all of us in order to help our companies continue to grow.”
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