Archive: September 1999

After a few years of research, focus groups and community input, ESR Children’s Health Care System changed its name to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The new name, announced earlier this month, brands the 80-year pediatric… Continued

The clear-cut definition of what constitutes an emergency is blurring for HMO members who are increasingly confused about how to react in crisis situations when split-second decisions can mean life or death. Health plan communication… Continued

PR professionals are gaining more seats at the boardroom table than ever before. The shift in PR’s role from tactical to strategic has resulted in a proliferation of executive level positions that didn’t exist five… Continued

If you want to make a move but you’re strapped for time, an executive recruiter can help put your credentials in front of prospective employers and negotiate the terms you want. Search firms continue to… Continued

Senior Officer $230,000-$270,000+ Global/International Communications (director) $200,000 Government Relations/ Public Affairs (director) $150- $200,000 Corporate Communications (director) $150,000 Investor Relations $150,000+ Executive Communications $125,000+ Strategic Communications $120,000+ Client Services $110,000+ Branding Communications/Reputation Management $100,000+ Media… Continued

Corporate Communications/Public Relations/Investor Relations (Corporate Salary Averages by Title, Company Size and Industry) Large Cos.1 Medium Cos.2 Small Cos.3 Senior Vice President Consumer Products $237,850 $167,600 $130,000 Industrial/Manufacturing $178,500 $146,000 $103,750 Healthcare $302,000 $207,000 $153,500… Continued

While salaries rose only modestly in 1998, there are signs they are increasing more significantly in 1999, according to a new survey from the corporate and marketing communications recruiting firm Marshall Consultants, and released exclusively… Continued

Employee Benefits and Perks Climb; Just Don’t Get Sick Free parking and pats on the back aren’t cutting it any more as employee benefits. In response to record-low unemployment rates and stiff competition for qualified… Continued

Professional Organizations American Society Of Association Executives Offers a resume critique service, roundtable discussions and other career building tools. Web site "Career Headquarters" features a job bank, trend reports and job search tips. 202/626-2723;www.asaenet.org American… Continued

Leverage Your Worth by Volunteering Now there’s evidence that it is possible to have a life and a career at the same time. The trick is not to view the two endeavors as mutually exclusive.… Continued